Great British Gains On 4 Mile Front On Somme
London reports second phase of Somme offensive opened at dawn. British forces penetrate German second line along four miles, reach Bazentin le Grand Bazentin le Petit and Longueval, advance at Trones Wood, and repulse German counterattacks. British gains widen alignment with French, with heavy bombardment and substantial infantry progress amid fierce fighting.
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Russo Japan Pact Guards U S Rights
In a statement to the Associated Press minister Sazonot says American rights are not harmed by the new Russo Japanese accord. The convention, signed May 9, upholds equal opportunity for trade and industry in China and defends Russian and Japanese territorial interests without injuring U.S. rights.
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France Reaffirms Alsace Lorraine Return After Allied Victory
President Poincare denounces German occupations in a national day address, urging restitution of Alsace and Lorraine and demanding guarantees of France’s independence. He notes the Allied forces reviewing in Paris as decorations are awarded to families of fallen soldiers. Allies parade past the Petit Palais as troops depart to strong public enthusiasm.
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Grand Duke’s Offensive Pushes Turks Across Armenia
Petrograd reports Grand Duke Nichalis scoring continued successes against Turkish forces in Armenia and preparing a major strike toward the empire’s heart. Observers note renewed offensives near Erzerum and the Caucasus with Turkish posts falling and Russian troops advancing west of Freirom. Turkish resistance and depot explosions are described as heavy fighting persists.
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Sinn Fein Riot in Cork Sparks After Prisoner Release
A Cork disturbance followed the release of prisoners after imprisonment since the Datha recon era. Feiness wrecked a segment of the area as fires chased military pickets, and republic songs were sung amid the disorder.
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Senate program Clarke to be justice U S war on sharks
Democrats plan work still undone at caucus tonight as CREW takes to small boats. Navy reports Hector sunk off Charleston after storm. 60 Marines aboard. Captain of tug Vigilant saw wreck. rescue talks, distress calls, and SOS messages trace the loss. Separate item: John Heeston Clarke nominated for associate justice of the Supreme Court. confirmation expected. Sharks attack bathers along New Jersey coast. federal and state efforts planned to combat creatures.
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Deutschland submarine tale stirs Atlantic undersea saga
Washington dispatch reports Britain captured the first Deutschland type merchant submarine off the Irish coast during a trial voyage due to engine trouble. Scientists and sailors aboard were interned in England. U S officials possess the facts as to the seizure and status of the vessel.
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Plan to Free Civilians in British Note
London July 14. The notes on relief for internees were released by Lord Robert Cecil. Proposals include repatriation of those over age 21 and those between 45 and 50 unfit for service. Remaining civilians to be interred in equal numbers in a neutral country awaiting Germany and Britain replies.
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Make Big Gain and Senate Program in Today's Index
The index lists major items including a British advance, Poincare victory certainty, a naval collateral sunk, Democrats shaping Senate plans, Clarke nominated for justice, war updates on ships and liners, and various notices across districts. It shows political, maritime, and societal items with brief mentions of outcomes and actions.
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Fire Destroys Greek Royal Summer Palace and Forest
A wireless Athens dispatch reports the burning of Greece's largest forest near the King Constantine summer palace, destroying the pavilion of Queen Mother Olga and the crown prince, possibly wiping out King George's tomb. The king escaped in an automobile and several officers perished in the flames. The loss is estimated at 49,900,000 francs.
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Fire at State Arsenal Kills Man and Wipes Out War Stock
A fire at New York's State Arsenal on Seventh Avenue and Thirty-First Street killed Thomas McNall and injured many firefighters. The blaze ruined 500000 rounds of ammunition, armored trucks, rifles, crates, and uniforms. Sergeant Charles Lenz saved lives by flooding the magazine to avert a catastrophic explosion.
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Italians Blow Up Mountain Summit at Castelletto
Rome reported a mine explosion at Castelletto summit in the Tofana region buried the Austrian force there. The war office said heavy fighting continued on the Sette Comuni plateau with enemy positions at Cantellette summit captured after the July 11 night mine blast.
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Bacon a Lieutenant in Twelfth New York Infantry
Robert Bacon former Ambassador to France has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the Twelfth New York Infantry now at We Allen Tex. He will join the machine gun company and is en route to Mr Allen. Bacon participated in the preparedness campaign and was in Platteburg, Fort Og Etrope, Ga training later. His son serves as a first lieutenant in the First Field Artillery.
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Deutschland deemed peaceful merchant ship under US law
Neutrality board findings say the Deutschland is a peaceable merchant vessel and should be treated as such in American waters. The State Department need not act, with rulings limited to existing laws as asserted by officials.
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