German Crown Prince leads gains near Verdun and Argonne
German forces under the crown prince storm northeast of Jeane to Chateau and push French back over half a mile. They claim 2 681 prisoners and capture posts near Hull No 280, seize two field guns and render eight cannon useless. Arras and Soissons bombarded as long range guns target the Aisne.
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Soissons
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Argonne Forest
Teuton
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Washington Post
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Jeane
Chateau
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Argonne
Cites
Arryn
Yateau
Aisne
Nolat
Seissons
Nave
Five dead as Swedish schooner Oats hit mine
A Router dispatch from Stockholm reports the Swedish schooner Oats was struck by a mine off Freedtans Lighthouse, sinking with the captain and four crew members killed.
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Fleestans
Freedtans Lgunhouse
Stockholm
Girl Boxers Battle for Championship
In New Orleans Tulane Seminary students look on as Miss Stevens of Louisiana fights Miss Coleman of Mississippi for the 133 pound state championship. Earlier Miss Kline of Louisiana defeated Miss McDonald of Mississippi in a three round bout stopped after McDonald was knocked down several times. Both combatants wore bloomers and shared friendly relations after the event as anticipation builds for tomorrows title fight.
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Washington Post
New Orleans
Tulane Seminary
Miss Stevens
Loussiana
Miss Coleman
Mississippi
Miss McDonald
Miss Kline
Louisiana
Hanson
Trolley Men Strike in Rhode Island
Two thousand four hundred Rhode Island Company trolley workers statewide walked out at midnight after a mass union meeting. They demand better wages and working conditions and threaten further action unless union-selected arbitrators are accepted. No disorder was reported.
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Rhode Island
Providence
Rhodes Ialand Company
Marye to resign post wife closes capital home
Ambassador George Thomas Marye has asked the President to accept his resignation and appoint a successor promptly so he can return to the United States with his daughter. Fletcher or Reinsch are discussed as possible Petrograd successors. a trade treaty with Russia may hinge on the new appointee. The note also references a planned Atlantic City excursion for $3.00.
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Petrograd
Marys
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Mayre
California
State Department
Maryes
Tierry P Fletcher
Chile
Paul Remsch
China
Fletcher
Reinsch
Tme
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Paria
Thla Witt
Russia
United States
Chonsing
Lansing
Count von Bernstorf
Foreign Office
Germany
Packers Ask State Dept to Press Britain Over Seized Goods
American meat packers appealed to the State Department to demand Britain stop interfering with cargoes to 10 neutral ports and to settle 14 million dollars worth of products now held in prize courts. After two conferences with Chandler Anderson, special counselor, the department said it would make a direct representation to Britain. The packers accuse Britain of delaying settlement and threaten further action. Continued on fourth page.
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State Department
Great Britain
United States
Chandler Anderson
Council Against
Germany
Anderson
$80,000,000 war order and new Baldwin plant plan
Philadelphia firm plans a new Ed dyatone plant and expansion to handle an $80,000,000 war order for shrapnel while continuing work for Russia. Baldwin Locomotive Works may form an independent Delaware company to accept war orders, with royalties to Baldwin and a return to full-time work for many employees.
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Eddyatone
Russia
Boam
Washington
United States
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Financial District
Baldwin Company
Delaware
Eddystone
Remington Arms Company
Baldwin Com
Bss Locomotive Company
Pope in Berlin Sees Peace Hope Dwindle in 1915
Special dispatch from Washington Post Berlin reports the Pope is saddened by ongoing human slaughter and discouraged by failed peace efforts. neutrals discuss a conference but progress is limited. Russia appears strong, France belligerent, Germany quiet, with a looming winter campaign anticipated.
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Washington Post
Berlin
Europe
Germany
Lunderat
Russia
France
Petrograd
Paris
Presa Publishing Sea
Fortifications Grow Deep Around Constantinople
A Times dispatch from Constantinople reports German forces expanding and strengthening defenses on a grand scale. Thousands of laborers dig trenches along the sea front from San Stefano to the western outskirts, with mine approaches entanglements and concealed batteries of varying sizes. Gun supplies are ample, though the source offers no details on procurement channels.
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Loni
the Times
Constantinople
Turkish minister of justice to seek separate peace talks
A Bucharest telegram reports Nedjemkdem Effendi the Turkish minister of justice and Fassum Ef tenai traveled via Sofia and are en route to Switzerland to confer with Entente representatives on a separate peace. The move signals diplomatic efforts to end hostilities without full Axis settlement.
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Washingtom
Milan
Bucharest
Corriere Della Sera
Nedjemkdem Effendi
Greek Villagers Tortured by Turks Spark Athens Anger
A report from Athens dated July 14 describes outrage over alleged Turkish anti Greek abuses in interior villages. Greek inhabitants of Armaki Kyzios and Marmora reportedly tortured for refusing Islam. About thirty thousand Greeks expelled from Muslim villages with homes looted as government orders consuls to investigate.
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Washington Post
Armaki Kyzios
Marmora
Musaulman
Cholera Drives Austro German Troops From Lemberg
Petrograd reports the cholera epidemic forces withdrawal of Austro German forces from Lemberg. Refugees flood into Russian territory as famine follows enemy requisitions. Escapees, including cabmen from Lemberg, reach Kiev area amid naval sights and camp scenes. Galician population suffers severe starvation while many flee through enemy lines.
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Petrograd
Lemberg
Kiefi
Galera
Russia
Austria Hungary demands embargo on arms trade with neutrals
Vienna warned that neutral governments cannot trade in war materials as war expands. The Austro Hungarian foreign ministry noted that US Britain and allies’ commerce in munitions could force Washington to reassert neutrality. It urged that US authorities suspend such exports to prevent derailing impartiality.
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Amsterdam
Reuters Telegram Company
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United States
Great Britain
Austria Hungary
Germany
Washington
Wallawere
German Viewpoint Outlined in Berlin Note on Neutral Rights
Ambassador hopeful US aid can secure sea pact and mediate with England on neutral rights. Berlin signs express willingness to work with America, while Lansing reviews German actons and a cabinet plan for a note to Wilson on submarine warfare. Counts von Bernstorff to brief Lansing before talks and possible mediation role.
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Argonne
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Becker
von Bernstorft
Lansing
Wilcon
Berlin
Balkan
Remington
Carranza
Mexico City
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Edison
Denlea
Albemarle
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News of Alexandria
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Sporting Bivente
Aftmosit
U. S
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Amerca
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Count von Bernstorff
Nia
Extreme Heat Grips Juneau Alaska in July 14 Record
Tarnel Wave reports southeastern Alaska endures unprecedented heat with 90 degree shade readings and 100 degree street readings in Juneau. Forest fires burn along Lynn Canal while glaciers discharge ice unusually fast. Long sunlight hours and lack of usual winds contribute to bumper crop indicators though weather strains persist.
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Juneau
Alaska
Weather Bureau
Lynn Canal
60000 clergy in army in Italy report
Rome July 13 Vatican dispatch reports about 60 000 Italian ecclesiastics serving in the Italian army in roles such as chaplains Red Cross workers or officer soldiers. Cardinal Nic former Apostolic delegate visited the ancient Franciscan monastery of San Antonio where he found more than no chosen fellow members in military uniform.
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Red Cross
Nic
United States
San Antonio
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