Russians Reach Brody in Galicia Front Break Through
Russians occupy the Brody railway junction northeast of Lemberg with a major breakthrough against Austro German lines west of Lutsk. 9,000 prisoners and many guns taken. Brody’s capture threatens Lemberg as Russian forces advance, while the Teutonic front suffers heavy losses and disruption.
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Furious Fighting on Somme in World War I Epic
Readers are told of furious Somme fighting described as the fiercest battle in history. The piece praises Allied bravery and compares German formations to ancient heroes while noting the clash features a mix of primitive and modern weapons and signals no signs of Allied weariness.
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Thermopylae Marathon
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Somme Battle Rages Amidst Giant Guns and Unyielding Wall
Special correspondent reports the Somme conflict continues through a fourth week with French and British forces pressing despite heavy German resistance. Grand scale fighting persists from north of the Ancre to south of the Somme, with up to 1.6 million troops and thousands of cannons involved, the German defense described as an unbroken anvil ready to strike back.
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London
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New York World
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German Faithful Stand Firm In Somme Clash
Special correspondent notes that German troops hold firm under immense assault as British and French forces press the Somme offensive. He compares the scale to historic battles and cites diverse allied forces including Indians Senegalese troops and Canadians fighting alongside British, French, and Irish units, with immense casualties reported on all sides. The piece emphasizes German Spartan resolve and Allied ferocity amid a world war turning in the west and east.
British Capture Longueval and Delville Wood from Germans
British troops have captured all of Delville Wood and Longueval after days of heavy fighting around Pozieres. The German stronghold in Longueval fell with hand-to-hand fighting near Sainte Marie Faas, while French and Russian advances report progress on the Meuse and in Champagne as German trenches are cleared by grenades and bayonets.
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Vosges
Champagne
Meuse
Teutons
Foreaux Wood
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Pozieres
Sainte Marie Faas
Delville Wood
Bomme
Auderive
Bronx Riots As 3000 Police Ready For Strike Spread
Day of near continuous rioting in the Bronx ends with few arrests and no casualties. Police report 30 streetcar derailments and extensive damage as gunmen are used by both sides. Mahon says general strike plans to be discussed by delegates from all trolley lines.
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New York
Teadera
Manhattan
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Mahon
National Union of Street Railway
Serbian Forces Open Offensive Against Bulgars in Greece
Paris July 28 Serbia has begun an offensive against Bulgarians in Greece per a Havas dispatch from Safonik. Serbians seized several heights and hold against Bulgarian artillery and counterattacks. For three days they had prepared to drive Bulgarians from positions six to seven miles south of the Greek frontier.
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Greece
Havas
Safonik
King Christian of Denmark Survives Yacht Capsize Near Aarhus
London reports King Christian of Denmark narrowly escaped drowning when a small sailing boat capsized off Aarhus. He toppled into the water but clung to the hull until rescuers arrived as bystanders watched from shore. Reuter dispatch from Copenhagen confirms swift救 aid to the monarch.
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Christian
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Reuter
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Lloyd George says Irish pact should have been accepted
London July 28 British War Secretary David Lloyd George voiced optimism about eventually solving the Irish question while defending a home rule settlement. He praised the talks that brought nationalist and Ulster leaders to a handshake and argued the revised plan offered broad home rule, urging nationalists to have accepted the offer despite changes. He highlighted Irish soldiers serving with Britons and asserted Ireland’s potential to govern itself.
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Wilsons On Weekend Cruise Aboard Mayflower Naval Yacht
President and Mrs Wilson departed Wellington late yesterday for a weekend cruise on the Mayflower down the Chesapeake Bay. A stenographer accompanied them as the President planned to work on his acceptance speech during the trip. He likely will not return until Monday morning.
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Mayflower
Chesapeake Bay
Execution of Captain Fryatt Sparks British Protest
London reports the execution of Captain Fryatt of the Brussels provokes a protest from the Foreign Office. Germany claims the act as merited expiation for franc tireur actions at sea while British officials defend the Brussels defense and caution that prize regulations treat rams and attacks as warlike but subject to law and prisoners of war.
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Cers
United States
McNear Contracts Stand Says Lord Cecil Amid US Blacklist Tension
London and San Francisco tied in war trade dispute as Lord Robert Cecil states George W MacNear of San Francisco holds contracts with Australian firms that would not be affected by Britain’s blacklist. The US protests note to Britain is prepared for Monday release amid near-diplomatic shock over consequences for global trade.
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Tests of Ulier Engines Continue In Submarine Project
Baltimore July 21 An extra crew boarded the tug Thomas F Timmins to tow the submarine Deutschland to the capes. A conference followed aboard the tug among Capt Koenig commander of the Deutschland Capt Hinach of the Neckar and Capt Culmann of the tug. Engine tests continued, with officials denying any defect though speculation persisted that issues remained to be resolved.
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Russians Capture Brody and Fierce Laurme Lee Fight
The index notes a Russian capture of Brody and brutal action on the Laurme Lee as crucial tests for armies. British gains continue while Germans kill a captive captain. fear of a car strike spreads as Mexico readiness is mentioned. Reporting on war, transport, and medical needs frames the issue.
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Laurme Lee
Mexico
Hughes
Tarif
Loral News
German Air Fleet Raids British East Coast
German airships raided the east coast of England early today. An official statement said the number of raiders is not yet established. Reports of raiders crossing the coast come from Yorkshire and Leicestershire. Bombs were dropped but details are lacking.
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England
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Emcolnehire
Ready to Arbitrate Border Differences
Acting Secretary Polk signals readiness to form a joint international commission with expanded powers to resolve the border issue with Mexico. Washington plans immediate selection of American members and aims to assemble the commission in the United States soon. A note handed to Mexican Ambassador Eliseo Arredondo confirms the démarche and anticipates formal agreement and a replying note within days.
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Mote
Mexico
Washington
Carranza
United States
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Wilson
Admiral Perry in Hospital Acknowledges Mexican Commission
Baltimore dispatch reports Rear Admiral Perry responds to a July 12 note from the Mexican government proposing a three‑commission conference to discuss evacuation of American forces in Mexico and a reciprocal frontier crossing. US President approves in cordial spirit but urges an enlarged, nonbinding panel. Perry’s message indicates readiness to appoint a special Washington Post commission to meet in Baltimore.
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Constitutionalist Army
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Anme
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Washington Post
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Thomas Perry
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