Exemption Question Stirs Draft Secrecy and Plans
Circular from Provost Marshal General Crowder outlines the draft selection process. It details exemption rules for agricultural and industrial workers, posting of red ink card numbers, and the drawing method to determine call order. Local boards must post lists, and appeals go to higher boards within ten days. The system envisions Washington handling the selection with a possible jury-wheel device as quotas are issued.
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Washington
Crowder
Humber
Lot
Demand for Reforms Signals Historic German Parliamentary Upheaval
Berlin reports a shifting political landscape as reform factions unite behind sweeping electoral changes. The chancellor von Hethmann Hollweg and the old guard clash over reforms while committees debate constitutional policy and a delayed plenary session raises stakes for a landmark federal assembly. Rumors place Adolf von Harnack as Prussian education minister candidate amid opposition to broad reforms.
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Berlin
London
Facf
Von
Hethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Adolf von Harnack
Herr von Trott Zu Solz
Miners vote on affiliation amid crisis in German affairs
Reports from Today’s Standard Page note miners in Butte weighing affiliation amid German internal affairs, a daring aviator saves a life, and registered men told to be ready. Sweden aids Germany as government tightens export controls while Russia advances. Also coverage of Butte and Anaconda theater, war summary, a death at the Anaconda company’s camping trip, and a memorial service.
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Sweden
Germany
Russia
Anaconda
Butte
Nathan R. Leonard
Anaconda Company
Unjaentinen
Generals To See Kaiser In Berlin Conference
Berlin July 7 officials report Hindenburg and Ludendorff arrived for a conference with the emperor. The Tageblatt names Nathlax Erzberger as the Reichstag leader who sparked the debate on Germanys situation. Social democrats urge a government declaration opposing annexation and call for an overhaul of policy amid international impressions from Stockholm meetings.
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Kaiser
Berlin
London
Feldstag
Marshal von” Hindenburg
General von Ludendorff
Reichstag
Tageblatt
Nathlax Erzberger
Hert Erzwerger
Stockholm
Germany
Social Democrats
Tageb
Campbell saved by his rare daring and coolness in flight
A French Front dispatch describes Sergt. Andrew Campbell of the Lafayette squadron braving death in a high altitude emergency. His plane damaged, he steadied the craft by shifting weight and wing control, then glided to a safe landing. The unit had just received a flag presentation when several aviators were promoted for bravery.
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Campbell
Associated Press
France
Andrew Campbell
Lafayette Squadrola
Squadrilla
Treasury Department
Washington
Squadillas
Bridgeman
Hewitt
Hinkle
Drexel
This Little Polish Girl Knows What Patriotism Is
A fragmentary report describes a Polish girl declaring devotion to patriotism and a brother killed in the Russian army. Police arrest a man for draft law defiance as readers glimpse a tense wartime scene with fragmented, late-bleeding wording.
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Silice
Ella
Sweden a Source of Supplies for Germany
A government report details Sweden feeding Germany with vast munitions inputs, including 9 million tons of iron ore in two years, and supplying 200,000 tons of wood pulp for explosives. It accuses Sweden of rail favoritism for the axis, detaining Russian-bound machinery, and hoarding 600,000 tons of idle port tonnage while Sweden’s total deadweight runs about 1 million tons.
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Washington
Sweden
Germany
United States
Norway
Russia
Industrial workers ordered from Golconda strike area
Reports say organizers of the Industrial Workers of the World were ordered to leave Golconda and Chioriding after alleged intimidation attempts near the Union Bagin mine. U S soldiers dispersed about 800 workers forbidden to meet at Bankers garden. meeting moved a mile away while strike leaders said no meeting would occur.
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Ingman
Arts
Industrial Workers of the World
Golconda
Chioriding
Union Bagin
United States
Banker's Carden
Garden
A. G. Fisher
Miami Road
Membe National Union of 3 Smelter Workers
Ninety Per Cent Stick At United Verde Mine Jerome
Ninety per cent of the day shift at the United Verde copper mine in Jerome Arizona reported for work after union members rejected a proposal to hold a strike vote. The move related to the metal workers industrial union strike declared Saturday in the Jerome copper district.
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Stick
Jerome
Ariz
United Verde
International Union of Mine, Min and Smelter Workers
Washington forecast partial clouds Monday and Tuesday
Partly cloudy conditions are expected in Washington town on Monday and Tuesday with little temperature change.
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Washington
Towa
End of Manchu Rule in China Reported
Washington reports indicate Manchu rule is ending as pro republican factions, led by Feng Kuo Chang, prepare a provisional government in Nanking. Peking is reported to be surrounded by republican forces, with abdication of the Hsuan young emperor and strategic bombardment near the capital.
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Washington
Chi
Nanking
Feng Kuo-Chang
Peking
Hsuan
Chang Haun
Rew
London
Hsvan ‘Tank
China
Kang Haun
I Fang
Chang ‘Haun
Peking-Kulkan
Chang Hsun
Lang Fang
Tientsin
Reutera
Venterda
Forbidden City
Prohibition Pigiee May Delay Food Bills in Congress
Washington July 8 The prohibition issue in congress may cause a revision of legislative plans and indefinitely prolong the war. The House favors prohibiting manufacture of all intoxicants while the Senate backs a ban on manufacture and importation of intoxicants. Leaders say it may take weeks to settle revenue and related problems once Congress decides its course on liquor.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Russians gain ground in renewed Stanislau drive
Berlin via London reports Russian troops have advanced during another assault at Stanislau south of Halicz, the gate to Lemberg. The German headquarters issued a supplementary statement tonight noting the gains as the battle continues.
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Berlin
London
Stanislau
Halicz
Lemberm
Gereman
Russia seeks American support for wartime mobilization
Prominent Russian officials report optimistic shifts in army spirit and reconstruction efforts amid revolutionary influence. They cite needed financial aid from America, transport and munitions improvements, and a plan to leverage the Stevens rail commission. The note highlights taxation readiness, food stock sufficiency, and a forecasted July position pending harvest outcomes. A union decision from metal mine workers is noted.
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Petrograd
Interior
America
Prince Lvoft
Russia
Iiny
Fudge & Com
Riko
Bette
Guinea
Stevens Ralt- Foad Commission
American Mission
Miners Weigh LF Labor Affiliation Amid Turmoil at Pinlander Hall
Turbulent meetings at Pinlander hall involve President McNalty and Walter Davidson urging miners to join an AFL affiliated organization. Tom Campbell faces pressure as his Metal Mine Workers' union votes on joining the AFL and a separate plan to align with the International Mine Mill and Smelter union. Key players anticipate a narrow vote, with crisis day ahead over the Montana Power Company agreement as Campbell’s leadership is challenged.
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McNalty
Elortetotans
Walter Davidson
Pinlander Hall
Finlander Hall
Tom Campbell
Metal Mine Workers’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Campbell
International Labor Unions
Butte
Mil and Smelter
Meno Union
Cam
LW W
Elece Fricane
Montana, Powee
Bi i. Ds
Kiven
Dunne
Inten
Montana Power Company
Hie
Fe Ce
Campbell Union
International
Nine Workers
Moyer
Government to regulate exports to take effect July 15
The allies push for controls on coal coke fuel oil kerosene gasoline food grains flour meats fats pig iron steel billets iron and scrap and more. A possible 60 day embargo on food exports is under discussion to free supplies for domestic use and align with allied needs. Regulations will curb shipments and mobilize ships and industrial output for the war effort.
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Cen
Steel
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