Surprising ministerial reshuffle in Great Britain marked by Churchill rise
London July 17 Sir Edward Carson quits first lord of the admiralty to join the war cabinet. Winston Spencer Churchill becomes minister of munitions, while Sir Eric Geddes takes the admiralty post. Edwin Montagu to India secretary, with others reshuffled amid reconstruction plans. Churchill’s rapid ascent noted as a break with political tradition.
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Winston Spencer Churchill
Munte Tlons
Keke
First Admiralty
Addison
London
Sir Edward Carson
Admiralty
Edward
Erle Caribean
Inston Spencer Churchill
Christopher Addison
Edwin Samuel Montagu of
Beaulieu
India
Mme
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Asquith Adminisstration
Lloyd George
J. Austen Cha Verlain
Chamberlain
Andrew Bonar Law
Ease of ‘Commons
Eric Geddes
Churchill
Tard Cowdray
Air Board
Mu i
Fone
Amiratty
Livya George
Coal operators pledge to meet government coal needs
Coal operators from four eastern states met officials in New Washington to assure government representatives they would supply the amounts allotted for the coming year. Prices were not set amid an FTC inquiry into production costs and the total government requirement was stated as more than 8,000,000 tons for the next year.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Butte News and Classifieds Highlight Local Topics
Fragmented text notes Tabor council rejection of a proposal in business blocks of Drummond, maritime mention of a son out of admiralty, and War summary at Butte playhouses. A recreation center draft start, Trident Income from new Jasen, with multiple regional items including Anaconda and Helena notes, sports, cartoons, and ads.
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Butte
Peel
Trident
New Jasen
Emory
Ansconda News
Malone probes perturbing news at the White House
Sixteen suffragists arrested during a demonstration in front of the House were sentenced in the police court to 60 days in the District of Columbia Workhouse for obstruction. They were sent to Occoquan, Virginia, to begin prison life, with plans to assign work in the sewing room. Dudley Field Matone testified, while Malone left for a long White House conference with President Wilson, fueling rumors of resignation and renewed support for the suffragists.
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Ington
Dudley
Field Matone
New York
Malone
White House
Wilson
Bureau Expert Resigns From Export Control Office
Washington reports Dr. Kawara F. Pratt chief of the commerce department bureau of foreign and domestic commerce resigned at Secretary Redfield’s request. The move follows long standing differences over export control administration under the espionage act. Pratt had directed export licenses and began a division led by Dr. Richards. Redfield avoided detailing the reasons, praising Pratt’s qualities while stating a change was for the service’s good.
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Washington
Kawara F. Pratt
Commerce Department
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Redfield
Pratt
DR. Richards
New York
Secretarfield
Dr. Pratt
Mount Brka Eruption Reaches New Height
Scattered notes from July 16 describe Mount Brka erupting with enormous lava flows. Reports state lava columns rose to about 2590 feet above the crater, with lava advancement rapid and thickness ranging from 18 to 20 feet.
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Scara
Catania
Sielly
Mount
Brka
Neechy Aimtrits
Gischartedhich
Washington appeals to business world for wartime patriotism
A July 11 formal statement by Mr. Vrooman calls on business leaders to conduct wartime actions with integrity and heroism. He condemns profiteering by steel and coal interests and argues that financial pirates and traitors threaten national honor while soldiers fight abroad. He demands a political realignment with patriots in service to the country.
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Washington
United States
Vrooman
Shipping Board
Aviation bill faces Senate delay by small group
Washington July 17 plans of the party leaders for quick action on the aviation bill to strike at Germany through the air were blocked by a small group of senators led by La Follette and Gronna who plan to reopen conscription questions. An emergency meeting was set for 10 o'clock tomorrow to take up the measure with hopes of a final vote before further debate.
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Washington
Congress
Germany
la Follette
Gronna
Senate
Chamberlain
The
Hill
House
French Launch a New Attack on the Meuse
Paris reports a morning assault by French forces on the left bank of the Meuse. French troops captured German positions along a front of over a mile and a half, penetrating about two thirds of a mile. German defenders offered strong resistance and suffered heavy losses, including in counterattacks.
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Paris
Meuse
War Office
Washington July Fair Forecast Mild Midweek Trend
Weather forecast for Washington calls for a fair spell on Wednesday and Thursday. Highs likely in the 80s with cooler readings expected in the eastern areas on Wednesday and in the western zones on Thursday.
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Washington
Fire destroys a Drummond block in Montana town
A major blaze swept the Main Street block in Drummond destroying the Shannon hotel, Faust Bassett Mercantile store, four saloons, a barber shop, a restaurant, and storage, threatening other structures. Firefighters worked through the night, aided by Deer Lodge crews, to stop the fire with wind absence aiding containment. Several guests escaped with belongings, one hotel guest, Frank Wharf, helped move vehicles but risked himself. Loss estimated in the thousands with some insurance.
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Shannon
Faust & Bassett Mercantile Company
Whiteworth
Deer Lodge
Whitworth's
Ralph “Wells
Mauries James
Pat Chivens
Hannava
Shannon Hotel
Frank Wharf
Motor Sales and Service Company of
Anaconda
Wharf
Overland
Fie
New Ideas for Food Control Coming to Senate Confer
Fresh proposals on food control are discussed as several more ideas are expected to reach the Senate conference stage. Key lawmakers consider supply chain tools, pricing oversight, and consumer safeguards amid ongoing debates.
Revisions aim to curb power over food and fuel contracts
A Senate debate on food and fuel control proposals intensified as amendments drawn by joint Democrat and Republican leaders seek to replace individual control with a salaried board. Proposals include minimum prices for commodities, government purchases and sales, and restrictions on vendors, with widespread concern about graft and wartime profiteering.
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Senate
Northern Wheats
Neensias
Stefensure
McKellar
Myer
Goresly
Nd Myers
Wer
Shipping Board Corporation
Hi Ton
Industrials warned to exit and to spay out Bisbee
In Bisbee Arizona on July 17 Industrial Workers of the World members and sympathizers were warned to leave the Warren district. Placards in stores wind barber shop and other places carried the warning and sheriff's office announced the action. A leading mining man claimed 1500 American mining men are needed in the district and said the area would be an American controlled camp where newcomers would not be molested by IWW members or labor leaders.
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Bisbee
Ariz
Industrial Workers of the World
Warren
Wage Readjustment Dispute Ties Butte Unions and Employers
Butte wage talks faltered as Silver Bow Trades and Labor council urged direct talks with Silver Bow Employers Association. Delegates criticized the employers’ group as undemocratic and demanded arbitration between workers and those who hire them. Hod carriers walked out in solidarity with wage demand refusals and a looming work stoppage. A miners’ union committee rejected affiliating with the American Federation, fearing control by Movers. The discussion continues with upcoming actions and possible council resolutions.
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Tatter
Central Labor Council
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Council
Central Labor Beady
Butte
Dennis
Silver Bow
Council and
Building Trades Council
Indies
C.C. Willis
Silver
Butterrestall
Ers
Fs’ Association
Gillie
Snacontta
James “Hl Rowe
Butte Miners Refuse Talks With Employers After Council Rejection
Labor council blocks negotiations as central body rejects outreach. Butte miners decline to engage with management, signaling stalled talks and growing impasse in labor disputes.
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Central Body Butte
Senator Myers Defends Hoover in Senate Speech
Montana Senator Myers rose in the Senate to back Herbert Hoover as federal food administrator defending him against Senator Reed’s earlier attack. He praised Hoover’s credit and argued wartime food regulation was necessary, urging swift passage of related food legislation to shield American troops and citizens from high prices and shortages.
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Myers
Montana
Senate
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Missouri
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United States
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