World Capitals. Canadian Front Advances Near Cite du Moulin
Canadian forces push into Cite du Moulin between Reservoir Hill and Lene, capturing about 1000 yards of difficult terrain with over 400 yards depth east of the previous front. Gas was fired into enemy trenches, and a daylight assault during ongoing bombardment secured western Cite du Moulin amid heavy opposing fire.
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France
Reservoir Hill
Cite du Moulin
Lene
Hill 78
Cite St Laurent
Deported Belgians Die in German Camps Under Harsh Rule
A London report cites Soltau and four other camps where Belgian civilians deported to Germany faced severe hunger and overcrowded infirmaries. Mortality rose until rations increased, with many deaths from debility and heart failure. Belgian priests were barred from civilian camps, leaving the sick without religious consolation.
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Soltau
Goldlora
Belgium
Litchtenhorst
Einared
Baby Week In England Brings Queen Mary To Westminster Exhibit
London correspondence reports a national baby week launched to reduce infant mortality. At Central Hall Westminster Queen Mary opened an exhibition with many babies on view, reflecting rising concern as Britain faces a birth rate decline and 85 000 deaths among newborns last year. Buckingham Palace sent a message of royal support urging action to safeguard children’s health and happiness.
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London
Central Hall
Westminster
Queen Mary
Guildhall
Lord Rhondda
Buckingham Palace
Germans Ban John R. Mott and Ogilvie from Mission Board
Berlin reports that German members of the Edinburgh world mission conference continuation committee declare John H. Mott of New York and Francis G. Ogilvie of Edinburgh expelled for alleged neutrality breaches. They accuse Mott of accepting missions and violating pledges to uphold neutrality amid German actions and colonial aims.
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Berlin
London
Edinburgh World Mission Conference
John H Mott
New York
Francis G Ogilvie
Edinburgh
Weon
Russians Make Stand Teutons Entering Russia
Russian and Austro German forces clash along the Zbrocz frontier with Russian troops retreating toward the Carpathians as Teutons push into Bukowina and along the Moldova and Dniester regions. Berlin reports Russians on Russian soil after clashes east of Zbrocz and General Staff notes gains for German forces in Suchawa valley and upper Moldova areas.
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Carpathians
Zbroes
Galicia
Russia
Bukowina
Suchawe
Seidyn
Berlin
Zbrocz
Dniester
Pruth
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Roumanian Front
Suchane
Bukeowina
Seletyn
Zale-Ssexyky
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Stomnatik
Capul
Preeaure
Stpot
Kenerai
Moldova
Jakobody-Kimpolung
Fourdaus
Dornéi
Saroul
Fokshant Ajoud
Price of Japan's ships too steep
Faris July 30 The chamber of deputies discussed an interpolation on the mission sent abroad to buy ships Anatole de Monzie undersecretary for sea transportation and merchant marine said the merchant marine needed 14900 tons of material to finish 17 large packet boats repair 46 ships in shipyards and construct lighters for service to England and Algeria He noted reinforced concrete later ships in service and that private for state negotiations would replace state talks as Japanese demands made purchase impractical France disposed mercantile 4 percent tonnage of the entente service with 32949990 for public service and hospital and Saloniki needs England aided with 2500000 tons Cap Andre Tardieu activity praised by Premier Ribot in ship purchases lighters hiring and construction contracts for 1917 1518
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Japan
France
Saloniki
M de Vonzie
United States
Andre Tardieu
Igh
Ribot
Tardieus
Boy on U boat sinks fishers
Special Times cable reports Scheveningen fishing folk endure German submarine raids in the North Sea safety zone. One lugger fired upon, crew abandoned and later sunk by shell fire. Survivors describe a young German commander who boasted that if not sunk by him, the British would seize ships.
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London Times
Washington Post
Coperight
Public Ledger Company
London
Hague
Times
Scheveningen
Scheven
Ingen
Wuone
Reporting on submarine losses and British wartime spin
London dispatch notes the New York Merchants Association calls for truthful submarine loss returns while critics condemn British wartime censorship. The Times denounces “Useless Reticence” as government bulletins hide daily artillery duels in Flanders, risking public confidence amid conflicting telegrams from Kaiser and German artillery activity.
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London Times
Washington Post
Public Ledger Company
London
New York Merchants’ Association
Admiralty
Nks
Bottomley
Illustrated Pictorial
Times
Western Front
Flanders
Galicia
War hinges on U S ships says observer
A London observer argues western allies can win without Russia if the United States supplies the required tonnage. The piece says no single country can meet American needs alone and calls for at least 4,000,000 tons of shipbuilding next year to outrun submarines, matching Lloyd George’s Paris figure.
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London
the Observer
Russia
United States
Lloyd George
Paris
Great Britain
German Trick Revealed by Government at Petrograd
British Admiralty wireless press reports an official Petrograd communication denying German claims that a German thrust routed Russians on the southwest front caused Allied impotence. The note attributes Russian retreat to army instability and external pressures, debunking German efforts to sow discord among the Entente.
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Petrograd
London
Russia
Raid Berlin Restaurants Closes Two Dens Under Food Rule
Berlin authorities shut two fashionable Lin den District restaurants on charges of violating food ordinances. Proprietors jailed for charging prices above limits and for giving favored patrons extra food cards. Officials claim establishments served only exclusive patrons, signaling strict enforcement. Violations carry fines and jail terms.
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Berlin
London
Hillers
Dresasels
Linter den Linden
Trentino Front Active With Prisoners Taken
Rome reports notable activity on the Trentino front with minor fighting favoring our side in upper Val Parva east of Lake Cardi, St Bellegrino valley, and Monte Pisna where prisoners were taken. Artillery duels intensified in the Lagarina valley and enemy air activity occurred on the Julian front, with one machine shot down east of Tolmino.
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Rome
Italian War Department
Trentino
Val Parva
Lake Cardi
London Streets Deadlier in Air Raids and Accidents
London figures show 366 killed and 1092 injured by air raids in the metropolis since hostilities began while 2412 killed and 7863 injured in ordinary street accidents in the same area. Home Secretary Sir George Cave reported the figures in the House of Commons.
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London
George Cave
Home Secretary
Lufbery Downs Enemy Over German Plane
Paris July 80 The Lafayette squadron of American aviators issued an official communication. Ace Adjutant Raoul Lufbery fought yesterday firing 100 shots at a German machine which disappeared in thick clouds. The aircraft was undoubtedly disabled but the cloudy sky prevented locating the crash site.
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Berlin
London
General “Headquarters
German War Department
Flanders
Chemin-des-Dames
Cerny
Winterberg
Craonne
Paris
Lafayette Cacadrille
Raoul Lufbery
Lufbery
German Governor Leaves Warsaw for Berlin Conference
A Weser Zeitung telegram from Cracow reports Gen Von Bene, German governor of Poland, leaving Warsaw to meet Chancellor Michaelis in Berlin. The Kreith Zeitung campaigns against Polish autonomy, noting the Polish state’s development may be paused for a long time and comparing to a thousand idle Welsh coal mines in the dispute.
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London Times
Washington Post
Public Ledger Company
London
Amsterdam
Serbs Form Union With Jugoslavs Declared
A July accord at Corfu unites Serbs Croats and Slovenes into a single nation under the Kara Georgevitch dynasty. The compact, to be a democratic parliamentary monarchy with universal suffrage and equal rights, includes Serbia Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, totaling about 12 million people. It pledges unity against German aggression and links with France England the United States and Russia as allies of liberty.
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London Times
Washington Post
Public
Ledner Company
London
Balentki
the Times
Jugoslav
Austria-Hungary
Alexander
Serbia
Corfu
M Pashitch
Ante Trumbitch
France
Berbin
Montenegro
Falkenhayn Leads Turks In Middle East Command
Copenhagen July 30 reports confirm Gen von Falkenhayn former German chief of staff has gone to Turkey to succeed von der Goltz as commander and adviser. A Berlin Lokal Anzeiger illustration shows von Falkenhayn with Djemal Pasha reviewing troops at Jerusalem. It is believed he will take charge in Mesopotamia.
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Copenhagen
von Falkenhayn
Turkey
von der Goltz
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Djemal Pasha
Syria
Jerusalem
Mesopotamia
British Forces Press Front in Flanders Aerial Supremacy Cited
London dispatch reports Perry Robinson from British headquarters saying the front line near Lens remains intensely shelled with heavy artillery though large scale infantry action has not occurred. He notes British initiative, raiding, gun superiority, and aerial control despite German gas shell use. Proceeds from a separate St. Teresa's lawn fete in Anacostia will reduce school debt.
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Lectger Company
London
Perry Robinson
Lens
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