Movement threatens wartime supply and harvest output
Washington reports a grave menace to key wartime industries as a World War era strike threat spreads from the Northwest to seven states. Officials say the mobilized effort aims to disrupt government prosecution of the war, with plans for a nationwide strike on August 20 unless demands are met. Authorities monitor copper mining, aircraft production, and logging sectors as the president weighs swift action and possible prosecutions.
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German Naval Officer A Spy
Lieut Irving F Schneider of the German navy was arrested on a presidential warrant amid accusations of spying. He and Theodore Kasinger, a former department store employee, allegedly aided by four Austrian officers, occupied apartments linked to a spying mission. Authorities say maps and papers with incriminating significance were found, and the pair are held without bail pending further action.
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Senate approves liquor tax hike amid bill revisions
Washington reports the Senate tentatively approved key tax bill provisions including a ten million dollar levy on distilled spirits and a sixty dollar per hundredweight tax on further production from foodstuffs. Beer and other malt taxes rise by forty five million with broad amendments on cameras, perfumes, and sporting goods. Senator Jones supported the liquor tax increase, saying it aids those opposing prohibition.
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Panorama of wartime news and civic items
In Today's Standard a wrap of wartime danger and peace talks is followed by reports of a German defense push, a spy arrest, Rotary addresses, theater plans, forest fires, a state bar program, and dispatches from France. Also Milwaukee electrification, Cascades, silver recovery, exam notes, a district attorney explanation, sport news, mining and finance, classifieds, slacker location exchanges, and a Red Cross women’s appeal.
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Anglo French drive deep in Flanders and Ypres gains
British forces report major success on the Ypres front with Langemarck and other positions captured. More than 1800 prisoners taken, war continues to shift in the Lens and Yser canal areas as Canadians advance east of Leos north of Lens. German losses mount, with 2700 Allied prisoners over two days.
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European standard to prevail in army restructuring
Washington reports a complete reorganization of all army branches to European standards as urged by Major General Pershing. Infantry units shrink to 250 enlisted and 56 officers per company, split into four platoons led by lieutenants, with two captains per company to prevent disorganization. Regiments grow to about 3,600, divisions drop to roughly 19,000, and overall infantry count reduces from 28,000 to about 15,000 for a division.
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Riots and Charges Spark Probes in St. Louis Area
In St. Louis area July riots left over 100 killed among white and Negro residents. Of 103 indicted, 4 were taken into custody while 30 were white men. Police, including Meehan and O'Brien, face murder and rioting charges amid criticism of police stance during the campaign for intolerance. National guard testimony links Meehan to the riot investigation. Several officers including Healy and Otto are held on rioting and conspiracy charges. Thomas Benton and others named in political and local leadership ties.
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Berlin gas consumers put on half rations in rise in fuel crisis
Berlin gas regulations cut ordinary consumers to half rations due to fuel shortages. Heating and cooking are severely restricted with minimum hot water hours limited and alcohol kerosene banned for cooking. Lighting options are scarce and vegetable preservation schemes are disrupted. Hamburg gas supply now limited to morning hours. Printer s Colorado Springs note reports Scranton winning 1918 Typographical Union convention.
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Britain Sees Optimistic Talk on Future under Lloyd George
Indications of British views show optimism about prosperity and future security, with Premier Lloyd George addressing the people of Great Britain. The exchange reflects belief that the pound will remain stable and the nation will endure, amid concerns over famine and hunger.
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Peace aims and British resolve in WWI era speech
In a report reflecting wartime diplomacy, Lloyd George signals cautious hope for peace terms while urging unity and patience. The piece describes Allied and German positions, with emphasis on food conditions, submarine threats, and potential preconditions for peace negotiations amid shifting front dynamics. It notes American wounded arriving at Bath and London’s framing of the war’s trajectory as the year turns.
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Speculation in Sugar Stopped by Hoover Action
New York August 1. Speculation in sugar, which had been advancing, was banned on the New York Coffee and Sugar exchange at the request of Herbert C Hoover food administrator. He urged the exchange to suspend all futures trading and limit itself to cash transactions between sellers and buyers for their own needs to stabilize prices. Sugar prices had been rising steadily, reaching peaks never before seen.
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