Allies Press for U S Support in Balkan War Effort
The article reports that Allied powers seek U S recognition of the need to confront Germany and its Balkan allies. It cites US war status, supply blockages, and bureaucratic controls delaying steel coal and munitions to Italy and Greece, risking stalled Balkan operations unless American action improves.
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American General Sibert Faces Front Line Fire in France
General Sibert, commander of America's first expeditionary force, came under fire on the French front for the first time. Shells burst within 200 yards of his observation post as he donned a trench helmet and climbed into a treetop for a close view of trench warfare. His staff also gained a vivid picture, flying over enemy lines to inspect German trenches from battle planes.
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Sibert
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Hindenburg
Andreyev Urges Faith in Russian Revolution's Future
Russian writer Leonid Andreyev tells readers not to despair as Russia moves toward a republican government. He calls the autocracy four months toppled and praises the brave who shot fleeing traitors while condemning Black Hundred loyalists, predicting Russia will endure hardship and gain strength through suffering.
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New York Herald Co
Revolt Splitting China Near Complete North South Rupture
Shanghai dispatch reports the north and south of China edging toward rupture with the Yangtze as a rough divider. Sun Yat Sen fled to Canton to organize southern provinces while a Canton proclamation refuses to recognize the Peking government. Most moderates stay in Beijing as loyal units drift toward Canton. The central issue remains who will prevail.
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Public Ledger Company
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the Times
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Navy Fleet Grows As War Looms In Atlantic
The Atlantic battle fleet, four months after mobilization, nears peak efficiency with older ships modernized for action. Indecision in Washington delays essential equipment and training of 25,000 naval reserve recruits. The navy expands crews for new ships and transports, with gun crews ready as Admiral Capps and Hurley push to field a larger merchant marine.
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Rail schedule fragment for Niagara Falls to Baltimore and Chicago
Train service reports a Niagara Falls to Baltimore and Chicago route with a Washington leg at 7.45 am. The note mentions continued details on page 12 and a return within 15 days.
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Censor Tries to Hold Up AP Soldier Landing Dispatch
The Associated Press reports a request from the committee on public information to withhold a dispatch announcing a contingent of American troops landing in Europe. The AP, noting no military risk, questions why the dispatch was censored abroad and cites past actions by the War Department under Secretary Baker. The piece details tensions over control of cables and press freedom during wartime and notes the information office sought pre‑publication review for troop movement reports.
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War Plot Excluded Moltke and Von Jagow Revealed
London Times reports a correspondent's note on the 1914 Potsdam meeting linking Archduke Ferdinand's assassination and the German response. It says Von Jagow denied knowledge of the Austrian ultimatum before publication and suggests Moltke's exclusion sheds light on the war's early stages. The piece hints at forthcoming disclosures on the German campaign.
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New U S Expedition Arrives in Europe
A fresh American contingent landed at a European port aboard the same steamer as Kermit Roosevelt and family. Troops cheered the quiet arrival, with no civic demonstration observed. Representatives of the general staff oversaw the debarkation before the units moved to their quarters.
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Paris Bombed by German Planes in Night Raid
German airplanes raided Paris at 11 pm dropping two bombs near key rail and military sites. Firemen warned districts as defense planes scattered overhead and lights failed citywide. No injuries reported, though Paris had seen no raids since January 1916.
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War Tax Bill Seeks $2 Billion Increase in Income Levy
Senate finance committee moved to revise the war tax bill to raise about 1.943 billion or more, with roughly 230 million from higher individual taxes and the rest from corporations. The plan would lift the annual income levy past 1.0627 billion, targeting higher rates for individuals and corporations and possible tweaks to excess profits and consumption taxes. The House is seen as deciding how to finance the broader 5 to 7 billion bond or certificate plan, with action slated for next week and December session in view.
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Prussians Lose Half of Force in Key Battle
Gerald Campbell, telegraphing from French HQ, reports on a six day clash for the plateau between Craonne and Hurtebise. The crown prince directed the operation as 60 guns per 1000 yards pressed a narrow front of just over three miles. German losses are described as severe with regiments suffering heavy casualties.
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U-Boat Captured by Belgian Cavalrymen on Coast of France
A submarine ashore west of Calais was not destroyed when its crew set fire to fuel. Belgian cavalry rode to the scene, surrounded the U-boat, and captured the crew after a customs officer alerted nearby horsemen, thrilling the watching countryside.
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Two More Die as Chester Riots Escalate
Special to The Washington Post Chester July 28. After 24 hours of calm, two more fatalities occurred at 11 p.m. as race rioting gripped Chester. White chauffeur David Schwartz died of a heart wound, and an unidentified Black guard also died. Deputies Roller and Terrell were wounded during a confrontation with two intoxicated Black men. The shooting erupted after a pursuit near Seventh and Tilghman streets in the Black Belt. A high speed police car pursued the suspects. Schwartz’s car continued, with guards in the tonneau returning fire as deputies and state police arrived and overpowered the assailants.
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Pershing Foregoes Political Office Rumors Denied
A letter from General James Pershing to his brother James F Pershing states there are no political ambitions upon his return from France. He emphasizes he will remain a soldier and has no desire for office. The note addresses circulating rumors about possible high political roles.
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James F Pershing
Exemption Rules Hit Draft Examinations For 1858 DC Quota
Exemption policies are enforced as the District of Columbia prepares to furnish 929 men for the national army. Examinations begin tomorrow with boards instructed to deny exemptions for personal business. Bronze exemption buttons are issued to those deemed unfit or exempt, while legal aid is limited and no attorney may appear before boards.
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