Swiss export controls deny cotton sales to Germany
The Bund in Berne explains American claims that Switzerland exported American cotton and Italian fruits to Germany. It states no cotton has been exported since autumn 1915, and asserts trade controls with the Entente have been strictly observed. It adds Southern fruits to Germany continued with Italian government knowledge, as a wartime compensation traffic.
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Berne
Switzerland
Germany
Bund
Entente
Italy
Crown Prince Departs for Western Front
Berlin reports that the German crown prince, who had been in Amsterdam amid a political crisis, left last night for the western front.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Western Front
General Edwards to Ayer Camp for all day inspection
General Edwards goes to Ayer Junction this morning to inspect the National Army cantonment construction. He plans another trip to Plattsburg in early August for further observations.
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Edwards
Ayer Junction
National Army
Plattsburg
Kaiser Fails to Check Sentiment for Peace
Reports from Berlin indicate Chancellor Michaelis faces resistance as Reichstag leaders resist the peace program. Erzberger pushes electoral reform and peace negotiations, while Hindenburg Ludendorff conferences aim to win support for the Junker plan. Public opinion doubts reforms and warns of a harsher war stance if declared.
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Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Dr. Michaelis
Herr Erzberger
Catholic Centre Party
Austria-Hungary
Berlin
Reichstag
Press Views on Michaelis and parliamentary control
Copenhagen July 16. German papers debate Georg Michaelis as imperial chancellor and the fate of parliamentary oversight. Critics say his appointment signals the death of efforts to parliamentarize the imperial government while others urge Reichstag power to compel officials.
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Copenhagen
Georg Michaelis
Reichstag
Imperial Council of Representatives
Bavaria
Bundesrath
Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg
Germania
Vossische Zeitung
Tageblatt
Vorwa
Michaelis
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Vorwaerts
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Germany
Berliner Tageblatt
Frankfurter Zeitung
von Bethmann Hollweg
King George awards military medal to three Americans
London July 16 King George has conferred the military medal for bravery in the field on three members of the American legion of the Canadian forces. The men are Lance-Corporal F P Dick of Boston and Sergeant H Harlan and Private C Porter, both from New England.
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London
King George
American Legion
Canadian Forces
F. P. Dick
Boston
H. Harlan
C. Porter
New England
Big Fire Burns Goods in Storage for Britain
A fire at a Trondheim storage warehouse in Norway destroyed goods ready for shipment to Great Britain. The blaze caused damage estimated at many millions of crowns.
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Britain
Copenhagen
Trondhjem
Norway
Great Britain
War in Brief Rumbles Across European Fronts
British attempts to retake positions at Lombaertzyde were repulsed with heavy losses. Russian front reports claim broad battle from the Gulf of Riga to Romania. French assaults to reclaim ground south of Courtecon failed with heavy casualties. Russians pushed Austrians from Lodziany as Germans attacked near Kalusz. German strikes between the Somme Aisne and Champagne were repelled except near Mont Haut.
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Lombaertzyde
Berlin
Gulf of Riga
Rumania
Petrograd
Washington
Courtecon
Lodziany
Lomnica
Kalusz
Somme
Aisne
Champagne
Mont Haut
Paris
Berlin Crisis Report Says Von Bethmann-Hollweg Resigned
Amsterdam dispatches recount Berlin turmoil over the week as Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg resigns after clashes with the Crown Prince Hindenburg and Ludendorff. Bavaria and Austria backed reform steps including a Reichsrat and a no annexations pledge, but military leaders opposed them.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
von Bethmann-Hollweg
von Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Royal House
Bavaria
Austria
Wlndendorff
Emperor William apologizes to Bethmann Hollweg on chancellors resignation
The Reichs Anzeiger prints a graphic letter from Emperor William to Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg on accepting the chancellor’s resignation. The Emperor notes eight years of devoted service and heavy duties in crises faced by the nation and thanks him for loyal service.
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The
Hague
Berlin
Reichs Anzeiger
William
von Bethmann-Hollweg
German potato and fruit crops bad
Paris reports the intelligence department of the United States Army has perfected a method for obtaining the desired advantage in agricultural yields and crop production related to potato and fruit crops.
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Paris
Intelligence Department
United States Army
Germany
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Dean’s
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Boston readers share their experiences with Doan's Kidney Pills. W C Stevens, a city fireman, says the remedy cured kidney weakness begun by a cold and keeps him able to sleep through the night. Mrs. L A Leonard reports relief from rheumatic pains after using the pills. J A Racell recounts kidney weakness from elevator rides and backache, noting two years of relief after trying Doan's Kidney Pills.
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Northampton St
Doan
Mr. Stevens
Dean
J. A. Racell
Sumner St
Boston
Doan's Kidney Pills Credited by Two Claimants
Mrs Henry M Foster of Everett reports back pain kidney trouble and relief after one box of Doans Kidney Pills. John M Brewer of So Boston says the pills ease backache and kidney stiffness and maintains lasting reliability with repeated praise.
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Henry M. Foster
Clinton St
Everett
Dean
John M. Brewer
Emerson St
Boston
Doan
Mrs Dunning Recommends Dean's Kidney Pills
Mrs Dunning of Somerville says her back was sore and stiff before using Dean's Kidney Pills. She reports quick relief and ongoing benefit, adding she is pleased to recommend the medicine.
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George Dunning
Medford St. Somerville
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