Reichstag Strikes Hold Up Credit Bill In Berlin
Serious news from Berlin reports the Reichstag has gone on strike suspending the full house and main committee to force a political settlement. The stalemate leaves the war credit in abeyance while Emperor William calls Hindenburg and Ludendorff to a conference amid cabinet parliamentary tensions. A communication from the Austro Hungarian government warns Bethmann Hollweg’s continued tenure as chancellor may be crucial to avoid a fatal misstep.
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Gopenhagen
Berlin
Reichstag
Emperor William
Piet Marghis von Hindenburg
General von Ludendorff
Lokal Angelger
Bethmann- Hollweg
Russian Drive Advances Across Forty Mile Front
Petrograd reports a westward Russian push along a fifty mile front from Halicz toward Lemberg. Northwest of Halicz gains north of the Dnelster, key heights between the river and Buka zowslce captured, two villages taken. In the Lomnica region Russians win crossings and push toward Dolina with Perehinsko crossings secured.
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Lomnica
Dolina
Perehinsko
Kalusz
Bohorodozany
Governor Campbell Receives Wilson Telegram on Arizona Disorder
The telegraph from President Wilson dated July 13 urges Secretary of War Parker to deploy officers to Arizona to aid in maintaining order. It warns against citizens taking the law into their own hands and stresses the grave responsibility of such precedents.
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Thoenix
Ariz
Campbell
Wilson
Secretary of War
Parker
Arizona
Woodrow Wilson
Steamers Clear Port to Evade Allied Blockade
Ten Dutch and one Scandinavian steamers loaded with grain and cargo cleared for European ports after Wilson embargo. The vessels left without British letters of assurance, attempting to pass under the Allies' blockade as neutral ships.
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Wilson
Woman Convicted of Murder in Hartford
Mrs Amy E Archer Gilligan was found guilty of first degree murder by the Hartford Superior Court. She was sentenced to be hanged on November 17. The murdered party was Franklin R Andrews, an elderly resident at her home for seniors in Whadsor.
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Hartford
Conn
Amy E. Archer Gilligan
Sive Wee
Franklin R. Andrews
Andrews
Whadsor
One Killed and Fifty Injured in Riot Near Flat River
A riot between American and foreign miners near Flat River, Missouri, left one man dead and about fifty injured. The clash occurred south of St Louis in St Francois County, around July 1, as reported from St Taouls.
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St. Taouls
Lat River
St. Prvaeh County
St. Lotis
Riveters at Union Iron Works Strike for Higher Pay
About 2000 riveters at the Union Iron Works shipbuilding plant in Alameda on San Francisco Bay quit work Friday to demand an advance of 82 a day for riveters.
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San Pranelwo
Union Iron Works
Alaieda
San Francisco Bay
Rivetera
Government to purge German influence from 1 W. W. organization
The United States government plans to remove the German dominated segment of the 1 W. W. organization, reflecting a broader cleansing of influence deemed unfavorable. The move follows an official review completed this week and signals a shift in internal leadership and foreign alignment within the group.
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Heathlee
United States
W. W
Cioran
Ale Bevieenment
Thursby
German Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg Resigns Rumor
Berlin report states Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg may have resigned with Emperor William postponing a decision on acceptance. The crown prince’s intervention is cited and rumors say the entire government could resign amid Reichstag pressure for reforms and peace policy. An imperial proclamation is expected.
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Berne
Switzerland
Vosaiche Zeitung
Berlin
von Bethmann- Hollweg
William
Reichstag
Holland
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Indian Outbreak in Utah Stirs Settlers and Indians
Telephony reports say Deep Creek Utah tribe unrest flared July 12 after two Indians, jailed for draft registration evasion on June 6, led to horse thefts and threats near Snake creek. Northern Snake valley settlers fled to Baker amid tensions. Also note Mary Bradford nominated for National EducationAssociation president, a historic first by a nominating committee. Ella Flagg Young previously led the association.
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Fly
Deep Creek
Utah
Snake Creek
Snake Valley
Baker
Portland
Ore
National Education Association
Mary
Bradford
Consul Wesley Frost Reports German Submarine Outrages
Wesley Frost United States consul at Queenstown says the submarine war grows more barbarous daily and has reached deliberate murder for every ship sunk. He rests at Be rea Kentucky before continuing to Washington to file a full report to the state department.
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Wesley Frost
United States
Queenstown
Berea
Washington
State Department
Millar Resigns From Union Pacific After Long Service
New York Alexander Millar longtime secretary of the Union Pacific railway resigns July 12 due to ill health after forty seven years in its employ. He is succeeded by Thomas Prive.
Interstate move to create Division of Car Service
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced July 12 the creation of a Division of Car Service to manage the movement distribution exchange interchange and review of freight cars in Washington.
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Washington
Car Service
Interstate Commerce Commission
Arizonans Drive Out J. W. Widlers
More than 1100 alleged I W W deported from Bisbee on July 12 after deputy sheriffs and about 2000 armed citizens rounded up men. Two were killed during deportation. prominent Bisbee and Lowell figures forced into trains with the crowd. The raid followed a strike by the Metal Workers' union and protest against I W W activity.
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Bisbee
Arizona
Citizens’ Protective League
Metal Workers
IL W. W
Harry O. Wheeler
Cochise County
Ball Park
Lowell
William Cleary
Cleary
I. W. W. Move- Het
Kitchens of Rich to Be Invaded by Food Administration
Summer homes of the rich at Newport and eastern resorts will be visited by Food Administration representatives to curb waste. Lectures will be given to domestics on food saving, announced Thursday. Liberia severs relations with Germany, and Germany threatens to punish smaller powers after the war for damages to its interests. The steamer Kansan was sunk by a German submarine off the French coast with a crew of fifty.
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Washington
Newport
Food Administration
Liberia
State Department of
Germany
New York
Wedmuemlny
Sweden Files Protest Over Torpedoed Swedish Vessels
Sweden protests to the German government after Swedish fishing boats were torpedoed. The Swedish minister at Berlin was instructed to file official objections and demand an end to assaults on Swedish ships.
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Sweden
Kiockholtine
Her- Nu
Ul Tinea
Sinking of Fourteen Huntieh Merchantsmen Reported
London reports a weekly shipping summary noting the loss of fourteen Huntieh merchantsmen over 1000 tons. The week’s maritime disasters reflect increased dangers at sea.
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London
Stackera Gent Sentenced to Prison in Conspiracy Case
Ammon A. Heonasay and Harry K. Townsley convicted of conspiracy to defeat the army conscription law receive two years in federal prison at Atlanta.
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Stackera
Columbus
Miners Resume Work After Gallup Mine Strike
Operating officials of the Gallup American Copper Company said mine operations resumed on Monday after several days of shutdown due to a strike. The move ends a work stoppage that affected local production and labor relations.
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Gallup, N. M
Gallup American Cou) Company
German Chancellor vows to press war and reject peace without annexations
Berlin reports quote Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg telling the Reichstag that peace without annexations is unacceptable. He asserts Germany must fight to victory despite great difficulties and defends his post while urging continuation of the war with full effort. He criticizes Matthias Erzberger for advocating peace terms without concessions.
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Berne
Switzerland
Berlin
von Bethman-Hollweg
Reichstag
Mathias Erzberger
Catholic Center
Hraberger
Essen Raid Report Describes Minimal Bomb Damage
London-Berlin dispatch says the Essen raid left only two bomb holes at the Krupp plant site while six other bombs damaged windows in a village about twenty five miles away. The official account emphasizes limited destruction from the airstrike.
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Essen
London
Berlin
Krupp
Hioki Seen as Likely Next Japanese Ambassador to U.S.
Eki Hioki, vice president of the American Japan Society of Tokyo, is widely regarded as the probable future Japanese ambassador to the United States.
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Eki Hioki
American-Japan Society of Tokyo
United States
Bombs Kill Two in Chicago Black Hand Attack
Three bombs planted by black hand agents killed two men in Chicago Tuesday night and injured several others, some seriously. Police investigated but details remain sparse as authorities hunt for suspects.
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Chicago
Black Hand
Hildegard Sunk After Attack. Crew Safe at Sea
The American barkentine Hildegard was sunk after an attack while sailing from Havre to the West Indies. The crew have landed unharmed and are reported in good condition. The incident occurred near the Caribbean trade routes as the vessel neared its destination.
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Becalmed Barkentine Bank
London
Barkentine
Hildegard
Havre
For &T. Toonmad
Weat Indies
Bheenlmert
Every Man on the LST to Be Drafted
The United States will draft all 9 500 000 registered men with a single national draw. A million numbers will be drawn first, determining who is called in order, with further drawings if needed to reach a 600 000 front. Secretary Baker announced the plan after interviews with reporters.
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Washington
United States
War Department
Baker
Food Control Vote Set As Hoover Warns Of Losses
Washington reports a senate agreement to vote on President Wilsons food control bill July 21, five weeks after its submission as an urgent war measure. Herbert Hoover released a detailed report warning farmers and the public face serious losses unless federal food control authority is granted quickly. Democratic senators agreed to strip drastic features including stringent prohibition provisions, and committees produced a substitute for the measure.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Congress
White House
Herbert Hoover
Democratic Steeling Committee
Agriculture Committee
Hoover Urges Nation to Eat Less Meat Daily
The Food Administration asks every American to cut at least one ounce of meat from daily intake. Studies show average daily consumption is about a third of a pound of beef and a fifth of a pound of pork per person.
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Washington
United States
The
Food Administration
Small men Enlist in Regular Army Under New Height Rule
Washington reports the War Department has directed recruiting stations to accept men no taller than five feet one inch and weighing at least 110 pounds as regular army soldiers, reversing prior standards and expanding the pool of volunteers.
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Washington
War Department
Wen
Ogden Man Confesses Murder Linked to River Bank Find
An Ogden suspect confessed to murdering Bonnie Thogem of Login whose body was found on the Weber River bank. The statement tied his trousers to a serge coat located beneath the victim and identified the deceased as 21 year old Mike Baka, a Mexican national, unrelated to the case.
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Ogden
Utah
Mike Baka
Bonnie Thogem
Login
Weber River
Editors Meet in Minnesota Elect National Association President
Minneapolis Herbert Hotaling of Mapleton Minn was elected president of the National Editorial association at the closing session in Minnesota with Little Rock Springs Ark and Boston among places mentioned. The War Relic Fund was discussed and the Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Bike approved about 1 million dollars for war relief work.
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Minnesota
Minneapolis
Herbert
Hotaling
Mapleton
Minn
Associaion
Little Rock Springs
Ark
Boston
Patrionam
Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Bike
Wilson asks business leaders to back war effort with fair prices
President Wilson appealed to coal operators and manufacturers to set aside profit motives and support wartime unity. He pledged government payment of just prices while warning against extortion and shipping rates that hindered the war effort, urging loyal cooperation and condemning shipowners for high freight schedules.
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Washington
Wilson
France
Germany
IWW official denounces federal probe into copper strikes
Chicago W D Heywood secretary treasurer of the Industrial Workers of the World declares the attorney general is investigating alleged outrages against the I W W. He blames German influence and money for copper strikes at Bishop Aria Butte Mot and other western sites.
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Garman
Chicago
W. D. Heywood
The
Industrial Workers of the World
United States
W. W
Bishops Aria
Butte
Mot
West
Ax Slayer Convicted in Flemington Murder Trial
A jury found Paul Maywoon guilty of murder in the Meuse Miensiue farm killings near Flemington New York. He received a sentence to dig in the line during the week of August. Willis H Queen Mrs Oneen and daughter Eleanor were killed with an ax at the Meuse Miensiue farm in June.
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Flemington
Paul Maywoon
Maywoon
Willis H, Queen
Oneen
Danter
Eleanor
Tbebe
Meus Miensiue Eary
Hetty Green's Son Married in Chicago
Edward H R Green son of the late Mrs Cletty Green married Migs Mabel Har low of Highland Park on July 10. Har low is described as 47 and active in charity work. Colonel Green, aged 48, comments that his millions cannot buy happiness.
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Hetty Green
Chicago
Edward H.R. Green
Cletty Green
Migs Mabel
Harlow
Highland Park
Miss
Lin Colonel Green
Educators Back Government Probe in Portland Meeting
In Portland Oregon educators including heads of schools and superintendents spoke at a luncheon supporting the government’s prosecution of the twenty four speakers. The event showcased unanimous backing from the educational community for the ongoing case.
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Portland
Ore
America
Eomment
Uw Lunc
Woman Congressman Seeks Labor Probe for Women in Government
Representative Ror of Montana says he will ask the House Labor Committee to investigate the working hours of all women government employees across the nation. The move aims to determine if current standards meet needs and if adjustments are required.
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Washington
Rorin
Montana
House Labor Comillr
Russians Fight On in Renewed Action Around Lemberg
In renewed hostilities around Staniaiia and Hallex, German and Austrian troops press to Lemberg as Russian forces clash, with conflicting reports from the war office about ground gained and losses.
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Berlin
Staniaiia
Hallex
Lemberg
War Office
Record Wheat Crop At Oren Path Farm In Kansas
Valley Center reports a wheat crop on the Oren Path farm now being threshed. About Kon-Two hundred acres yield averages around fifty bushels per acre, a Kansas record for the season. Farmers say the grain quality is high and the crop stands well across the field.
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Kansas
Valley Center
Kon
Oren Path
Farners
Former Emperor Seeks Liberty Amid Provisions Government
Unclear text suggests former ruler and family seeking relief or liberty under the provisions government. Mentions Petrograd and monarchy context with references to reform or amnesty. Details are fragmentary and attribution tentative.
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Caar
Petrograd
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Prince
William Haas
Division of Car Service
Arizonians
J. W. Widlers
Minere
Kaiser
Bethman- Hollweg
Eki Hicki
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