Explosion Shakes Capitol Senate Wing Wrecks Reception Room
A blast at 11 40 P M last night damaged the Capitol Senate side reception room with shattered mirrors windows and torn floor tiles. No one was hurt, guards and telephones on duty reported. investigators led by Superintendent Woods found no bomb remnants and pursued multiple leads while doors remained closed.
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Capitol
Senate
Elliott Woods
Supt Woods
Highins
Faw
G Jones
Hivett Woods
Loughton
United States Senate
Russia wing at sea German cruiser of the Magdeburg type report sunk
A German Magdeburg type cruiser was reportedly sunk after a mine layer was driven ashore. The clipping notes a maritime engagement with losses on the German side and details remain unclear from the fragment.
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Russia
Becker Framed Up Not About Rosenthal Killing, Lawyer Says
The lawyer for Becker insists the framing claim has no link to the Rosenthal homicide. The defense argues the accusation arose from separate matters and seeks to clarify Becker's involvement.
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Killin
Rosenthal
Exports of Wheat and Beef Dominate War Food Trade
Foodstuffs valued at 724 million dollars were exported in the eleven months to June, led by wheat at 315.9 million and 349.6 million bushels, with beef shipments rising sharply and bacon total near 305 million pounds. Also noted were ship sinkings near Scilly Islands by German submarines and Baltic combat reports.
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United States
Department of Commerce
London
Inglemoor
Welbury
Hark Sardowne
L. C. Towers
Scilly Islands
South Ireland
L. C. Tower
Powder blast kills ninety in Marseille factory
In Marseille on July 2 a pyrotechnic factory explosion killed about ninety people, mostly women. Only four entire bodies were recovered as searchers worked through the debris. the factory produced rockets for the French army.
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Army Rocket Factory
Marseille
France
Zeppelins Explodes in Brussels Shed Destruction
Amsterdam reports a German Zeppelin exploded while departing its shed in Brussels on a Wednesday. The blast totally destroyed the airship and casualties are unknown. Dispatches indicate no confirmed cause or death toll yet.
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Brussels
Amsterdam
Parachutes on Air Bombs Reported by Austrian Aviators
Special Cable to The Washington Post from Rome notes Austrian aviators drop self propelled bombs with parachutes. Bombs timed to explode on reaching trenches. Italian sharpshooters try to destroy bombs midair to cause premature, less effective explosions. Brea Dancing at Great Falls Va Adv.
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Washington Post
Rome
Brea
Great Falls
Navy officers refuse retirements keep nation safe
President Wilson denied twenty commander and lieutenant commander retirements as Navy officials said experienced officers are urgently needed. Benson, acting secretary, said the department recommended the move to preserve active service strength, noting no offers from munition makers to the applicants. Officials added some officers declined retirement to join ordnance firms but would breach neutrality if on the retired list.
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Benson
Navy Department
Wilson
Secretary of the Navy
Munition Makera
Department
German on leave flies 1100 miles to Halle and back
Berlin reports Lieutenant von Gotha flew 650 miles home to Halle after the Lemberg capture, then returned to German HQ near Lemberg after a three day furlough. Dispatch notes his safe arrival. Also advertises Atlantic City and Baltimore and Ohio rail excursion details with July 4 pricing.
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Berlin
London
von Gotha
Lemberg
Halle
Germany
Atlantic City
Baltimore and
Ohio
Union Stapene
Bomb Explodes in Capitol and Sea War Headlines
An index page lists major items including a 1 bomb explosion in the Capitol, Russia’s sea battle win, Becker claims he was framed, a record year for experts, navy service issues, submarine sinkings, Diaz’s death, a Russian fortress capture, Huerta entry blocked, Brightwood fete entry, a British arms plant wreck, Dardanelles gains, a German note due July 8, plus local city and financial notes and sporting results.
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Capitol
Russia
Becker
Porfirio Diaz
Huerta
Mexico
Henry Case
Brightwood
Dardanelles
Whitman
Society
News of the Sporting World
City News
Porfirio Diaz Dies in Exile After Four Years
Paris reports Porfirio Diaz former Mexican president died at seven this evening in exile with his wife Carmen Romero Rubio Diaz and son Porfirio Diaz Jr. at his bedside. Col Diaz said the death likely resulted from heart failure and disease linked to old age. The body cannot yet be sent home with ceremony, and Diaz’s daughters in Mexico were not informed. The exiled ruler had lived simply in Paris since fleeing in 1911 after resigning amid the Mexican revolution.
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Paris
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Col. Diaz
Gen Ding
Jose Yves de Limantour
London
Francisco de la Barra
United States
Guillermo de Landa
Maxieco
Blarrits
France
Gen Diaz
Parla
Bola de Boulogne
Chapultepec
Mexico City
Biarritz
Diaz
Diax
Francisco Madero
Gen. Diaz
Vera Cruz
Europe
Caraca
Archduke Maximilian of Austria
Lerdo
Teutonic Breakthroughs and Eastern Advances Reported
London dispatch describes German artillery on the western front with new vigor while Austro German forces push in Galicia and Poland. Zamosc fortress falls as London notes renewed pressure toward Warsaw, with British authorities warning the public to recognize war's full scale and economic mobilization.
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France
Galicia
Russian
Warsaw
London
Poland
Teutons
Zamosc
Berlin
Snd
Nancy
le Pietra
Ablain
Angrey
David Lioys George
House of Lords
TAPAN PROTESTS TO CHINA
Japanese Minister to China denounces Chinese boycotts and patriotic societies. He repeats protests to the foreign office urging stronger measures against China, claiming public temper may overpower the government.
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Peking
Patriotic Societies
Eki Hioki
Jai China
Japan
Foreign Office
Ching
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Walla
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Riga
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Politi- Ken
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Reuter
Telegram Company
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Russian War Office
Courland
Wittelsbach
Madgeburg
Breslau
New York
Charles Becker
Sing Sing
Herman
H. T. Marshall
Bridgin Webber
Mr. Marshall
Jack Rose
Bridgie Webber
Harry Wallon
Bridgis Webber
Marshall
Bartlett
Court of Appeals
Martin T Manton
W. Bourke Cochran
United States Supreme Court
Manton
Mr Marshall
Harry Vallon
Marshell
Hartlett
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Jacksonville, Fla., Company
Cornwall
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Cunard Line
Old Head of Kinsale
Ireland
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Pla
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Stives
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Monarch
Opposin
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Seatond
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Verdun
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Wiar
Tapan
China
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