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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1916

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England Reveals Tragic Tale Of Great Sea Fight

A British admiralty report details the Battle of Jutland with losses among British ships including Invincible and Queen Mary. It notes German destroyers and cruisers damaged, heavy weather hindering casualty counts, and praises both sides while honoring fallen officers Arbuthnot and Jellicoe references. The narrative emphasizes courage under peril and the high cost of the engagement.

England Arbuthnot Ames Roy Jellicos

English Fleet Tragedy as North Sea Battle Claims Royal Ships

Admiral Jellicoe reports the loss of several His Majesty's ships including Queen Mary Indefatigable Invincible Defence Black Prince Warrior Tipperary Ardent Fortune Shark Sparrow Hawk Wester Yomad and Turbulent. He laments the death of gallant officers Hood Arbutnot Sowerby Prowse Cay Bonham Wintour and Ellis and pays tribute to the valor of the fleet and the enemy’s gallantry.

Bia Queen Vary Invincible Defence Black Prince Warrior Tipperary Ardent Fortune Shark Sparrow Hawk Nestor Romat Turbulent Sellmore Arbuthnot Sowerby Prowse Menham Charles J Wintour Stantey Gallan Ry Queen Mary Invincible Defence Black Prince Warrior Tipperary Ardent Fortune Shark Sparrow Hawk Wester Yomad Turbulent Hood Cay Bonham Charles J. Wintour Stanley B Ellis Navy Grand Fleet

Meat Probe At Issue In House Hearing On Meat Industry

Cattle growers and big packing houses faced a House judiciary subcommittee final hearing on Rep Borland’s resolution for a Federal Trade Commission inquiry into the meat industry. Cattlemen urged inquiry to lower consumer prices, while packers argued it would harm the industry, citing profits and economic efficiency. A substitute resolution broadening the inquiry was offered by Walter Fisher and supported by 125 Congress members.

House Borlands Federal Trade Commission Armour Swift Cudahy Sulzberger Morris Judiciary Committee Walter L Fisher American National Live Stock Associaton Borland Congress Me Fisher

Killed in Domingoo and Battlefront Turmoil Reported

Reconciling dispatches describe 28 killed in Santo Domingo during a clash with rebels and Marines led by Rear Admiral Caperton. Private J. K. Daley seriously wounded, Corp. George France dead, six others hurt. The engagement occurred as disarmament talks followed intense fighting with 250 rebels routed and taking wounded with them.

George France J. K. Daley Santo Domingo Navy Department Caperton Revo Admiral Caperton Guayacanen United States J E Daley Tweney Next of Kin John Dale Frookaville Stichtl R B Putnam Oscar J Johnson Merriwether J Tanck Qates Privatso &F RK. Paine

Demand to feed Syrians triggers U S protest in Constantinople

The State Department pressed Turkey again over allowing neutrals to feed starving Christians in Syria. Chargé Miller reported no progress and warned continued inaction could strain US Turkish relations. Separately, up to 5,000 men will be recalled from the regular army reserve under the new National Defense Act to hasten formation of seven infantry regiments, two cavalry, three artillery and engineer units.

State Department Hargé Miller Constantinople Sora United States Turkey Syria Ambissador Morgenthau Miller Turksh Foreign Office Iyria National Defense War Department Cobrs Itta

French Front Heavily Attacked Amid Gains by British

British forces report gains on the French front as heavy enemy assaults continue. Allied observations note improved tempo and successful repulses, with cautious optimism over evolving battlefield positions and tentative advances.

Teuton Berlin Belloy-en-Santerre Verdun Rheims

New York Progressive Party Favors Seabury for Governor

In New York City the Progressive county organization rejected Hughes for President and urged members to vote their choice. They invited Judge Samuel Seabury to run in the state primaries for governor, pledging support if he accepts, after a two hour meeting marked by clashes between Rooseveltians and supporters.

Judge Seabury Washington Port New York New York County Charles E . Hughes Seabury The County Progressive Organization Samuel Seabury

80 Mile Russian Retreat From Bagdad Report

Petrograd dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports Russians retreating about 80 miles in the Bagdad region. Turkish forces pressure, with a large Turkish army and Bulgar forces redeployed, amid claims of reasons for the withdrawal and potential resumption of the Russian advance.

Petrograd Daily Telegraph Bagdad Ogres Atvan Arong

Villa Near Parral Report Invasion Rumor

A Funston War Department report forwards a border rumor that Francisco Villa was seen near Las Cuevas, 18 miles south of Parral. The note claims Villa was moving from his Nievas headquarters and had committed various depredations. The item notes the border situation and a local seashore extraction listing dates.

Funaton War Department Francisco Villa Las Cuevas Parral Nievas Tre Ently Inte

Todays Issue Index and Front Page Notes

A compact index lists highlights across sections 4 7 8 9 10 and 14 with brief mentions of Jellicoe s battle story Hearings and debates on shipping bills and infantile paralysis alarm. Summaries point to international war news and domestic finance and society items within the issue.

Jellicoe Nes US Ordway 7—Society

Bathers witness deadly shark attack at Spring Lake beach

Charles Proder 28, a hotel bellboy, was fatally mauled while swimming 100 feet beyond the lifeguard line at Spring Lake. A rescue party brought him ashore. bystanders saw the shark fin and warned him, but he did not hear. Lifeguards rushed out in a boat but could not save him. He died after physicians worked on him on the beach.

Spring Lake Charles Proder Proder

Three Bandit Leaders Quit as Morelos Falls to Rebels

Mexico City dispatch reports three bandit leaders surrender to constitutionalist authorities in Puerto Mexico and Rio Grande. Generals Gonzales and and other officers outline plans to grant railroad franchises aiding the revolutionary cause as campaigns shift toward Guerrero. Train service resumes Cuernavaca to Iguala amid the complete domination of Morelos by de facto forces.

Mexico City Rio Grande Hermenegildo Flores Cot Guzman Cuernavaca Tguala Morelos Zapata Department of State Tlaltizpan Zapatas el Jilguero Zapatistas Amaro Carreon Cepeda Madero Huerta Zapatas Cartridge Pablo Gonzales Alemin Gonzales State of Mexico Obrego Guerrero

U S Offers Funds to Save Carranza Plan for Direct Negotiations

U S proposes funds to support Mexico's de facto government under Carranza and agrees to settle all issues via direct diplomacy. Ambassador Arredondo notified. draft note ready. Lansing notes an initial step toward a broader pacific solution and border tranquility with potential foreign backing.

Fletcher Polk Federal Reserve Board Arredondo Mexico Eliseo Arredondo United States Carranza Lanning Wilson Lansing Washington

Lloyd George Appointed Secretary for War and Grey Earldom

London July 6 David Lloyd George becomes secretary for war while Sir Edward Grey gains an earldom for his foreign affairs role The Earl of Derby the director of recruiting is named undersecretary for war and reshuffles continue in wartime leadership.

Lord Derby Gray London David Lloyd Georges Edward Grey Earl of Derby

Betting Odds Spell Change in Washington Race

Odds shift reported with Hughes at two to one and a special on the New York market. The Washington scene lists broker McQuade of Seourb wagering a total of 1060 dollars at three to one. Woodrow Wilson demand noted.

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