Germans Fight for Warsaw and Reinforced Fronts
London July 16 reports two German armies pressing toward Warsaw while Austrians renew cross river assaults on the Dniester. Von Hindenburg reinforced by four corps pushes to close on the Russians from the north, with heavy activity across the entire front as Russian defenses fray and retreats continue.
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Romania Defies Germany Over Munitions Transit Through Kingdom
The correspondent notes Romania has refused German demands to allow munitions for Turkey to pass through its territory. The move signals allied support against the Dardanelles and Constantinople objectives. Britain and allies see Germany’s stance as an indicator of broader strategic aims in the eastern Mediterranean.
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Britain Defended by German Envoy Skill Says Spring-Rice Urges Change
Special to The Washington Post from New York July 17 The World prints that Britain has been put on the defensive by German submarine tactics and by officials recognizing the need to revise sea policies. Count von Bernstorff and Sir Cecil Spring-Rice influence moves toward concessions to US protests and possible peace prospects. The Geneva talks and impending note from President Wilson shape hopeful shifts in neutral trade and diplomatic posture.
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U S Packers Accused Had 6000 Mile U Boat Letters Read at Hearing
London July 16 Third day of the British prize court meat packers case featured letters between Hamburg firm Aschers and American packers. The attorney general read letters claiming reexport of Danish goods and a remark We shall have to take a chance. He argued a conspiracy to deceive belligerents and noted Americans would supply goods to Germany if they could get them through. Adjourned to next Tuesday for further crown statements on consignments by Cudahy and Mortis, with Armour and Swift to follow.
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British Get Note Draft From American Draft Probe
London July 16 The American ambassador Walter Hines Page met with the foreign office to brief the British government on the draft of the new American contraband note. The talks centered on the anticipated note outlining policy.
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Thaw Gains Free to Come and Go in City Welcome
Harry K Thaw walked freely through New York and into New Jersey amid cheering crowds after a judge accepted the jury verdict that he is sane. He was released on $35,000 bail pending appeals and declared he may go where he pleases, with reporters and police following his every move. Thaw refused to answer questions about Evelyn Nesbit Thaw.
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Montenegrin Consul General Seferovich Rearrested in Chicago Indictment
Special to The Washington Post Montenegrin consul general Anto Seferovich was rearrested on a Chicago indictment accusing him of participating in a nationwide conspiracy to violate U S neutrality laws by recruiting Americans to fight for Montenegro. He waived preliminary proceedings and posted 6000 bail for a July 26 Chicago appearance as the local charge was dismissed on consent.
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Turks Supplies Short in Clash With Generals
Milan dispatches report food and medicines scarce in Constantinople as Turkish morale sinks. Death of Count Lutzow, the German military attache, rumored assassinated by Turks. Diplomatic tensions rise with Enver Pasha and Generals von der Goltz and Sander. Germany doubts Turkish loyalty and fears arms loss to Allies.
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Two Armies Strike at Warsaw and Other Wide War News
Today’s issue indexes major items from War fronts and politics. Reports cover battles near Warsaw, Britain adopting a defensive stance, miners defying new acts, U S Packers accusations, legal pleas, and a recall of editor McKelway. Also noted are floods, export plans, naval skill praise, cotton attitudes, andBridgeport vote signals.
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Money by New Method Hopes to Free Feldkamp
Peter Feldkamp, jailed for counterfeiting, writes to Secretary McAdoo offering his chemic secret and a new process claimed to render counterfeiting impossible. He says his method colors notes with a tint that cannot be bleached and requests a Treasury job in exchange for liberty. Five men arrested in Chicago in a large scale counterfeit operation with $75,000 face value seized, led by Samuel Robbins.
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Peace Talk Stirs Germans in Berlin Pamphlet Demand
A Berlin dispatch, censored by German authorities, reports growing excitement among Germans over socialist pamphlets urging a rapid end to the war due to rising prices. It notes the likelihood of martial law to curb demonstrations and mentions travel fares and railway matters as context.
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New Note to Germany Subordinates Mediation Idea at Sea
The note to Germany will subordinate the mediation offer and focus on neutral rights at sea. President Wilson plans to lay out U S policy with Secretary Lansing and Cabinet. Officials expect the United States to assert high seas rights without extending Lusitania concessions.
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Wilson Deliberates United States Berlin Policy
President Wilson, after studying the German situation, plans to brief Secretary Lansing and his cabinet on next steps. He discussed Austria Hungary protests over munitions shipments and British interference with neutral trade, with Lansing and the Berlin envoy Count von Bernstorff. The ambassador sent a report to Berlin, and Lansing indicated no firm course without the president's direction.
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Cotton not essential for high explosives says Reid
London July reports Reid inventor of smokeleaf powder and ex president of the Society of Chemical Industry told a meeting there that cotton is not needed for high explosive shells. He said there is practically no cotton used and the bulk of explosive consists of coal products, urging scientists to speak only on their own branches. Ad noting weekly round trip Baltimore ads.
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Mustn't Strike at Krupps: German Warns Workers of Tolerated Strike
Munich dispatch says German military authorities informed Krupps management and union officials that strikes will not be tolerated amid a rising cost of living. A mass workers meeting is planned for Sunday and appeals to patriotism are expected to yield a settlement.
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Cotton Held for Court Items From Kirkwall Arrival
London July 15 The Swedish steamer Texas from Galveston and Newport News to Christiania and Gothenburg reached Kirkwall on July 19 and discharged certain items of her cotton cargo for the prize court.
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