Democratic campaign start after Sept. 1 outlined
A plan to launch the Democratic national campaign soon after September 1 was disclosed at a conference in Washington among President Wilson and Democratic leaders Vance McCormick and Homer Cummings. They discussed notification ceremonies, possible adjournment timing, and speaker engagements across the nation.
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Paving Way for Trial of War Office Official
London reports that David Lloyd George moved a second reading of a bill to allow civilians to appear before military tribunals and to permit civilian members on juries in cases involving civilians. He credited late MP Sir Arthur Basil Markham with raising the issue and noted officers also sought a prompt, full inquiry.
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Arthur Basil Markham
War Office
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French Socialists Vote To Sever All Relations
Paris Aug 7 The National Council of French Socialists adopted by 1824 to 1075 a motion to sever international relations with the German socialists. A minority urged resuming ties and calling a congress with allied nations to prepare for revival of international relations.
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Irish Woman a Sergeant In a Serbian Regiment
Paris reports Miss Flora Sandes an Irish woman serving as a sergeant in the Serbian army has arrived at Toulon en route back to her unit after a holiday in Ireland. She joined Serbia’s efforts at the war’s start, served in a hospital and as a regular soldier, participating in the retreat to Durazzo.
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Serbia
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Berlin editor jailed for inciting hatred over war pamphlets
Telegram from Amsterdam via Berlin to Central Vorwaerts notes the Berlin leading socialist editor who has clashed with German authorities. In February he received a one week imprisonment sentence for inciting hatred and disobeying military orders. His pamphlets Who Is Responsible for the War and the Annexation Mania drew wide attention.
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Meyer
Pope protests deportation of Northern France residents
The pope, after studying protests against the deportation of inhabitants in Northern France, will protest to Germany. The measure will request that at least women and young girls be allowed to return home. He will publicly condemn the German military authorities’ action if needed.
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Berlin
Wool Prices Rise as U.S. Wool Fleeces Grow Heavier
Unusually high wool prices persist with June average at 28.7 cents per pound, yielding about $1.99 per fleece based on 8.92 pounds. The census shows the heaviest wool weight per fleece this year at 6.22 pounds, up from historic averages, reflecting steady production gains per sheep across decades.
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Bureau of Crop
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United
How Alcohol Is Made From Wood Lumberman Article
The piece explains wood alcohol or methyl alcohol is produced by destructive distillation of cordwood in a retort, yielding gases liquids and charcoal. Sawdust with dilute acid creates sugars then fermented and distilled to ethyl alcohol. An alcohol lamp uses heat from this process for steam disinfection.
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Japan Loses Distinguished Naval Officer Kamimura Dies
Vice Admiral Hikonojo Kamimura of the Japanese navy, aged 67, died. He led the navy second squadron in wartime operations against Germany at Tsingtao in 1914 and participated in the Sea of Japan battle that destroyed Russian naval power. He was awarded the title of baron and the grand cordon of the Rising Sun.
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Manage Hughes campaign in the West Chicago chair to direct effort
Kentucky Republican National Committee member Ken Hort will manage the Hughes campaign weapon branch with headquarters in Chicago. National Chairman Willcox announced the appointment after consulting central state leaders. Hitchcock had been named but declined due to time constraints while Mitchell offered to assist in every possible way.
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Oklahoma Navy Dreadnought Joins Atlantic Fleet
The new super dreadnought Oklahoma joins the Atlantic fleet at Newport today after departing yesterday to join first division bio warships. A three week cruise to train 1,000 officers and men is planned as she completes equipment including two anti aircraft guns making her the first U S warship with such armament.
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Hospital Ship Donoga Arrives at Bombay With Heat Deaths
The Peninsular and Oriental liner Donoga, serving as a hospital ship, arrived at Bombay from Basra with 120 heat related strokes reported and 17 deaths during the voyage. Crew ventilated wards by turning the ship to counter wind shifts.
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Amendment to Montana Constitution creates County and State Boards
A long archaic draft proposes amending Article XII to create County and State Boards of Equalization. It details powers to adjust and supervise valuation of property, with statewide and intercounty equalization, plus a separate official ballot for November 1816 and procedural notes for canvassing votes. The document is signed by A. M. Alderson, Montana Secretary of State, with dated attestations.
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Montana Constitution Amendment Notice Summary
Notice of proposed amendments to Article XVI Sec 2 and Article XII Sec 2 of the Montana Constitution. The measure would submit to voters at the next general election. It seeks tax exemptions for U S property, state, counties, cities, towns, school districts, municipal corporations and public libraries with related provision wording.
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Monavia
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