Evacuation of Stanislau as German forces drive in Galicia
Stanislau is being evacuated by Russian forces as Teutons advance along a broad front from the Carpathians to Tarnopol. Reports from Copenhagen and Petrograd describe heavy Russian losses, disaffection among troops, and German pressure driving retreat toward lines near Vilna and the Dniester.
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Kerensky
Galicia
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Korniloff
Stanislau
Podhaytse
Halicz
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Black Sea
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Vilna
Davincskh Vilna
Krego
Smorgon
Petrograd
Stannislau
Sereth
Mihuhce
Dmester
Bvinsk Vilna
Bogush
Roumanian
Domuk AD Artillers
Copenhagen
Parliament Votes Record War Credit in Britain
London July 24 in the house of commons a credit of 3.26 billion dollars was approved, raising Britain's war outlay to about 26.46 billion. Andrew Bonar Law cited daily expenditures near 35 million dollars, noting America's entry as crucial to funding allies. He praised U S support while urging inflation control and warned Serbia and Salonika concerns. Reginald McKenna and John Dillon pressed costs and peace aims, with Lord Robert Cecil reaffirming war aims and anti German aims before the vote passed and the house adjourned.
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London
House of Commons
Great
Great Britain
Bonar Law
England
America
U. S
United States
Reginald McKenna
Exchequer
John Dillon
Saloniki
Dillon
Serbia
Austria
Robert Cecil
Germany
Wilson
Villistas take Parral and three southern Chihuahua cities
Special to The Washington Post El Paso Texas July 24 Villa forces backed by German troops surge across Chihuahua taking Parral Santa Rosalia and Jiminez as Carranza troops desert in numbers. Reports say German money fuels Villa while border officials fear raids the Chihuahua state and neighboring border areas. In Port Clifton Ohio a New York Central train crashes into a stalled automobile killing six and injuring one. A honeymoon party perishes as a limousine is struck near Camp Ferry Catabwa Island visit planned. Martinsville Indiana sees an interurban freight collision killing four and wounding two, as a Lutheran pastor and his family perish.
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Carranza
Francisco Villa
Parral Santa Rosalia
Jiminez
Chihuahua
Villistas
Villa
United States
Mexico
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Marcelo Caraveo
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Francisco Marquis
Port Clifton
Ohio
New York Central Mail
Distence Joseph
Ciceroii
Frank Joseph
Luckey
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Shelby
Herman Hohls
Fred Sherman
Pemberville
Esther Joseph
Tuckey
Clarence Joseph
Hohls
Notacker
Sherman
Mr Sherman
Camp Ferry
Catawba Island
Martinsville
Ind
George Scherer
Rochester
Mahlon Scherer
Frederick Scherer
T H Sutton
Michigan
George L Scherer
Eula Scherer
Scherer
Earl Grey in Serious Condition After Operation
London reports Earl Grey former governor general of Canada has undergone a serious operation. Official announcements say his condition is grave due to great weakness causing anxiety. The news originates from the London Times via the Washington desk and dated July 24.
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London Times
Public Ledger Company
London
Earl Grey
Canada
Secretaries Puts Forward New War Revenue Bill
The Senate Finance Committee was told of awaiting new estimates to cover additional war expenditures totaling nearly 5.0 billion dollars. Secretary McAdoo urged delaying the existing 1.67 billion tax bill while departments submit details, prompting a cautious push to raise taxes on excess profits and estates to fund a second army and allied aid.
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Shipping Board
Navy Department
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Treasury Department
Simmons
Dave
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United States
Smoot
U S Officers Back From France Say German Line Is Invincible
Nine American officers who served with Gen Pershing in France returned to Washington to report on front conditions. They described the German line as virtually impregnable, with 4.2 million German reserves ready for a spring drive while Allied forces, though superior in manpower and air, cannot break the line without major U S assistance.
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New York
New York World
Washington Dispatch
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Western Front
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General Staff
Pershing
War Department
War College
Joseph Kuhn
United States
Germany
Fire at Point Breeze Oil Works Blazes Seven Tanks
In Philadelphia on July 24 a night fire at the Point Breeze Oil Works has seven tanks burning and burning oil hampering firefighters. Explosions followed after the blaze broke out in one tank reportedly caused by crossed electric wires. Six men were reported missing late tonight.
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Philadelphia
Point Breeze
Washington Exempt Board First in U S to Call Out Drafted Men
Division No 5 Washington first of 4557 exemption boards to mail notices to fill its draft quota for physicals. Board meets at Fifth precinct station with Chairman Clifford Lanham. 182 notices to go out today. Members are Lanham Van Nest and Dr John Stotenburgh. Master conscription list to be posted, boards ready to assemble first section of the national army today. Second increment expected to be called soon for October deployment and France.
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United States
Fifth Premet
Fifth
E Streets
Clifford Lanham
Mr. Lanham
Garrett B. van Nest
John Stotenburgh
National Army
McAdso
Congress
France
Sec
Germans Hide Fatal Blasts Reported From Letters
London dispatch describes captured German front letters dated May 22 and June detailing two munitions factory disasters. One at Adiershot caused unspecified deaths and fear of further explosions. The other at Detmold killed at least 30 workers, including a mother who lost four sons and now three daughters, with Westphalian papers silent on the events.
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London ‘Times
Washington
Pulite Ledger Company
London
Germany
Adiershot
Detmold
Conscription Bill Passes Canadian House in July Vote
Ottawa July 24 The conscription bill passed the house of commons by 54 majority and goes to the senate where speedy enactment is assured by government support The vote was mainly English and saw 22 Liberal allies break away for the measure while five French members backed the opposition The Liberal Whip Pardee backed conscription and coalition government Laurier noted the unusual party split and the use of coercion to apply the law CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE
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House of Commons
Senate
Commons
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Brok
Sir Wilfrid
J G. Turriff
France
Pardee
Wilfrid Laurier
Work in U S for Spanish Republic campaign
Special to The Washington Fest from New York reports Spanish Republicans plan active propaganda in the United States to support their movement against King Alfonso XIII. Antonio Farce de Zuniga, linked to Ferrer’s movement nine years ago, is en route from Cuba to New York to advocate republicanism in Spain. He says he will tell America of the republicans' aims and speak against the Spanish government. he has recently been in South America.
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New York
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Antonio Farce de Zuniga
Francisco Ferrer
Cuba
New York City
Spain
Senor Zuniga
America
Alma
South America
Russian Retreat and War Council Signals on Galicia
British drive and Russian cabinet reshuffle dominate front page as Parliament votes on Galicia retreat and a war council along with calls for a new troop quota. Canada contemplates conscription of shipbuilders amid a looming naval buildup. defense spending cited at six billion dollars.
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Galicia
Big Credit Army
Canada
Senate
Sima
Paris
War Council
Air
Tan Hay
News of
Alexandria
Teutons Meet as Emperors Exchange Greetings in Galicia
Berlin reports Emperor William and Emperor Charles met briefly at Podgorze Galicia near Cracow. Cordial greetings followed a lively exchange before William continued to the eastern front while Charles returned toward Vienna. Czernin was directed to accompany William.
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Reuter's Limited
Copenhagen
Berlin
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Podgoritze
Charles
Vienna
Count Czernin
Podgorze
Galicia
Vistula
Cracow
Tampico Strike Envelops Oil Fields With 15000 Workers
A general strike of Tampico oil field workers began today affecting about 15,000 men across the territory and refineries. No disorder reported so far as Mexican authorities shield property. earlier river boatmen’s action for higher wages prompted the stoppage, with a company refusal to grant raises. The strike follows labor unrest and plans to expand to other trades in the region.
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Mexico City
Tampico
Hurley and Capps to Build U. S. Ships
President Wilson removes Denman and Goethals from key posts in the shipping program. Edward N Hurley named chairman and Bainbridge Colby appointed to the board. Goethals to head the emergency fleet, with Rear Admiral Capps taking over shipbuilding duties. Nominations sent to Senate for prompt confirmation.
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Brent
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Goethals
Wilson
Shipping Board
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George W Goethals
Emergency Fleet Corporation
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Edward N Hurley
Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
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New York
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White
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