Western Front
British news-film “The Topical Budget,” showing footage of the downed dirigible, among other news: http://film.iwmcollections.org.uk/record/index/5390
Battle of the Somme: Battle of Guillemont phase of the Battle of the Somme ends (see 3rd).
British gain Leuze Wood.
South-west of Barleux and south of Belloy, Generals von Stein and Kirchbach make ten attempts against the French, all counter-attacks beaten by "75's" and "105" guns.

Eastern Front
Tutrakan (Dobrudja) taken by Bulgarian forces (see 2nd).

Asiatic and Egyptian Theaters
Sinai: At Mazar, British airmen raid camps, supply depots and camel lines, good results.

Naval and Overseas Operations
East Africa: British checked north of Kissaki (Uluguru Mountains).


Political, etc.
United Kingdom: Trades Union Congress insists on restoration of Trade Union customs and practices after the war.
Simla, India: Viceroy's important speech, re: supply of labour to Colonies, and record of India's great services during the War.

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