Wilson Eyes Peace Moves Before Election Drive
American diplomats monitor European sentiment as President Wilson seeks a chance to advance peace overtures before the November election. Francis and Page coordinate with Rome and Petrograd to push talks while Allies press their offensive. Francis pursues a Russian peace push under White House guidance.
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Saloniki Drive at Hand Invasion Pressures Fronts
The article reports Entente forces and allied troops pressing at Saloniki as Austro-Hungarian and Turkish positions retreat in Asia Minor. Russians are stated to be pushed back and Greek and Balkan fronts see continued fighting along the Vardar. Serbia Montenegro redemption aims are mentioned with Bulgaria near a decisive move. King Ferdinand's doom is hinted amid shifting fronts.
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Asia
Serbia
Montenegro
Salonthi
Vardar
Ferdmatt
West Virginia man applies for U.S. Army enlistment amid rain delay
A fragment from the archive shows a West Virginia applicant seeking entry into the United States Army, noting delays and the applicant’s physical and personal details. The brief text hints at recruitment efforts and a contested offer, with unclear surrounding context and incomplete names.
U S to Recall Troops Carranza Notified
Mexico City July 18 James Linn Rodgers representative of the American government informed the Venezuelan secretary of war today that the American expeditionary forces in Mexico would be gradually withdrawn from Mexican territory. Mexican commissioners have been designated to reach a settlement of the outstanding questions in the United States.
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James Linn Rodgers
American Governament
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Mexico
United States
Dardanelles Prize Seized by Russia in Telegram Summary
A news dispatch reports that Russia seeks the Dardanelles as a prize and claims joint control of both sides of the strait. The committee on shell research notes a recent trip to Entente and allied countries and cites Milne on shared interests. An agreement was promised by Russia and other powers, with officials stressing the strategic significance of the straits.
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London
Tha Hassa
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Dardanelles
Sermon by Kaiser to Army Chaplains
Kaiser delivers a World War sermon to army chaplains urging spiritual focus and moral resolve. The address emphasizes unity, discipline, and steadfast duty, urging chaplains to teach faith, courage, and resilience amid wartime hardship.
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Fire on militiamen across the Rio Grande clash
Reports describe a ten minute exchange of gunfire between mounted Mexican riders and Company L of the Ninth Massachusetts infantry near El Paso across the Rio Grande. One Mexican reportedly fell, guardsmen suffered no casualties, and both sides fired roughly 50 shots before the attackers withdrew. Local authorities said no official reports confirmed the incident.
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Ninth Massachusetts] Infantry
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Mesquite
Castro Granted Entry to United States by Labor Secretary
Former Venezuelan President Cipriano Castro and his wife were admitted to enter the United States by Secretary Wilson of the Labor Department after answering questions and denying complicity in the murder of political opponent General Paredes. The decision overrid the New York immigration board, allowing them to remain in the U S or proceed to Porto Rico. they had been held at Ellis Island since arrival from Trinidad.
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Venezuela
Wilson
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Special Board of Immigration
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Porto Rico
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Castro
Ellis Island
Trinidad
Howe
France
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Ral
Questons
Denyimr Eurtt
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Brazilian Ambassador Attacks German Militarism in Buenos Aires Address
In Buenos Aires during the centenary celebration of Argentine independence, Brazilian Ambassador Ruy Barbosa delivered an address criticized German militarism. Back in Rio, Deputy Moncro urged recording the speech, accusing certain American governments of neutrality that aids oppression and endangers Western civilization. He argued for alignment with threatened Western civilization against perceived aggression.
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Chamber of Deputies
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Argentina
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Europe
Kings George and Czar salute Haig troops gains
King George sends congratulatory message to Gen Sir Douglas Haig praising the continued successful advance on the Franco-Belgian front. The Emperor of Russia asks to convey warm congratulations to the troops for their achievements. Haig replies with thanks and requests the Emperor’s thanks be shared.
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London
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Douglas Haig
Russia
Haig
France
Russians Fight Turkish Forces in Caucasus Snow
Petrograd reports that in an impetuous Caucasus advance_cossacks captured 34 Turkish officers and 608 men and took two machine guns. A Turkish flag was taken near Biaburt by Nicholas Bromenek. Mountain cossacks pushed from powerfully held positions reaching the snow line near Medjidag, capturing two machine guns and prisoners. A complete Turkish company was captured in Taurus.
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Biaburt
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Medjidag
Taurus
Two Neutral Ships Sunk by Torpedoes
The Ritzau News Agency reports two more neutral vessels, the Dutch iron ship Denula and the Swedish schooner Bertha, torpedoed and their crews landed at Nyborg Tond on July 18. Lloyds notes the British steamer Wiltonhall, unarmed, has also sunk.
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Doctor shoots presumed rival fiancé in Boston tryst
Dr Eldridge D. Atwood of Woburn shot and mortally wounded Dr Wilfred E. Harris at the Hotel Westminster after fiancé Celia Adams of Brookline confessed they could not wed. Adams, who had overdosed, died two hours earlier. Atwood admitted intent to kill, was jailed on assault and battery with intent to murder. Harris, 43, was in critical condition at city hospital.
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Verdun's Fall Near Says Private Messages From Crown Prince Army
Berlin reports private advices claim Verdun siege nears its end as German forces press the crown prince front with renewed vigor. Dispatches note heavy artillery on Tavannes and Souville and that the Somme offensive has not diverted German operations despite British gains near Longueval and Posieres.
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Oth
Wilson Again to le Peace Mexicans Fire on Mr Tinian
A scrambled index lists multiple terse items on Wilson, Mexico, and military actions with disjointed phrases. It hints at protests, blacklist concerns, and local notices across various sections including society, sport, and finance.
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Bnet
France Calls Older Men in July Draft
The government has mobilized men aged 47 to 48 for service in July except those in ammunition areas and farmers who are currently occupied with harvest duties.
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Mmmumition Fae
Submarine Deutschland watch tightens as loading doubled
Reports from Baltimore and Norfolk detail Germanys Deutschland receiving extra mail and fuel oil while covert loading of canned goods beef and rubber continues. Allied vessels patrol the Virginia capes as observers note attempts to shield the craft from view during its departure preparations.
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Virginia Beach
U Liner Bremen In U S Harbor Report
New York July 18 The Herald reports a supposed supersubmarine Bremen, flying the German merchant flag, reached Tong Island Sound near Bridgeport Conn and is expected to berth tomorrow morning. The Bremen, a sister ship to the Deutschland, is said to carry war cargo and about 1000 tons of shells or munitions.
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T Oatschland
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Germans Attack Line at Longueval in Night Battle
British and German forces clash near Longueval and Delville Wood amid heavy rain and fog. Haig reports progress on a 1000 yard front near Ovillers as new gas shells and asphyxiating fumes aid Royal artillery. French and Belgians engage in trench raids with troops advancing despite difficult weather conditions.
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Somme
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