Hertling Presses Peace, Warns Against Prolonging War
Imperial Chancellor von Hertling told the Reichstag Germany seeks peace but will not concede to entreaties that would prolong the war. He cited the Pope Benedict peace note, criticized Allied statements, and said discussions July 1–2 at Kaiser headquarters shaped a cautious, peace‑oriented stance with Russia.
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Hertling
Reichstag
Germany
Benedict
Pacific
John
Wilson
Balfour
Army Administration
Mer
Russia
Moscow
Allied Advance in Albania Becomes a Balkan Offensive
The French and Italian forces push north in Albania with Berat fallen and Austrian supplies destroyed. British reports place advances toward Monastir while Bulgarians and Serbians face intensified assaults. Italian and Allied troops report a 200 mile front from the Adriatic to Saloniki and Albania operations continue with gains and prisoner captures.
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Albania
Balkan
Associated Press
Berat
Monastir
Rome
Macedonia
Adratic Sea
Salonki
Aegean Sea
Prohibition Vote Delayed for Rest and Recess
Washington July 12 The Senate debated the wire control bill and agreed to postpone a final vote on prohibition until late next month. Leaders planned a mid summer recess through August 26 and a three day interim break, with ratification expected barring President Wilson veto. Prohibition advocates backed the plan as Ways and Means debated revenue implications and the $11 million emergency agricultural bill with a prohibition amendment.
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Associated Press
Washington
S. C
Senate
Yale
Tomorow
Sessiow
House
Wilson
Simmons
Leadera
Turkish Mutiny in Mesopotamia Tarnishes German Officers
A copied dispatch from Athens dated July 12 reports a Turkish 4th regiment bound for Mesopotamia mutinied, fatally harming German officers. The rebels allegedly drew many soldiers into the revolt and received an amnesty from Prime Minister Tallest Washa at Smyrna.
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Athens
Bayrna
Mesopotamia
Tallest Washa
Smyrna
Utah Miners to Get 50 Cent Daily Wage Increase
The Utah Copper company announced a wage hike of 50 cents a day for 5,000 employees. The mines are at Bingham, about 6 miles from Salt Lake City.
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Bingham
Wilson Vetoes Bill Fixing $2.40 Wheat Price Amendment
President Wilson vetoed the annual agricultural appropriation bill over its $2.40 per bushel wheat price amendment. He argued price controls distort market conditions and warned a $2.50 minimum would raise flour costs and burden consumers. He noted administrative methods succeed and urged removal of the price fix. The House may pass with the element eliminated. He also vetoed a post office bill rider and a second veto on rail line relinquishment time extension.
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Washington,d. C
Congress
Canada
Mms
Prohibition Urged Over Coal Shortage in War Effort
The Fuel Administrator and the national coal association urge immediate nationwide prohibition to free 100 million tons of coal for the war against Germany. Dr Garfield has presented the association’s recommendations to President Wilson. The operators warn the nation cannot have both liquor and enough coal this winter.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Garfield
National Coal Association
Wil
Son
Government to loan rail line for improvements
Brighton Colorado May 12 The U S government will loan Denver and St Luke Moffatt railroad 1 2 million immediately with 1 0 million to be used for improvements Work will begin at once The loan became possible when Judge Lass authorized receipt of 1 0 9 million in receiver certificates to be bought by the government for the road
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Brighton
Colo
U. S
Denver and St. Luke
Moffatt
Judge Lass
Stu
Cates
Six American Planes Downed, Germans Claim
Washington reports that the sixth American bomber was shot down while attempting to bomb Dobles. The fate of the occupants is clear, while the five other planes are believed captured or missing, possibly due to fuel exhaustion or a storm.
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Washington
Dobles
Mitchel's Death At Gerstner Field Blamed On Belt Failure
Washington July 12 The official report says Major John Purroy Mitchel died in the line of duty at Gerstner Field La when his safety belt failed and the plane nosed over for a glide. Investigators found no misconduct and blamed the accident on the buckle strap defect.
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Associated Press
Washington
John Purroy Mitchel
Gerstner Field
War Department
Mittchel
Murman Coast 5 Giving Concern to the Germans
Amsterdam reports German official circles fear a Rus sian civil war would compel Germany to eject British forces from the Murman coast. The dispatch notes Japan's possible Siberian intervention would be of secondary importance to German interests.
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Amsterdam
Rhenleche Weetfaella Zeitung
Benen
Russia
Germany
Murman Coast
Japan
Siberia
Introducing New Siberian Ruler Proclaimed Governor
London reports Gen Horvath vice president and general manager of the Chinese Eastern railway has been proclaimed as premier of the temporary Siberian government and declared governor of Siberia. The Marble mail provides the dispatch.
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London
Lleul
Horvath
Himoost
Siberia
Teutonic Interest Contention In Chemical Firms Probe
New York reports State Attorney General Lewis opens an inquiry led by A. Mitelie Palmer into possible German control of three American chemical companies. Palmer questions stock transfers and whether German interests still own a majority, potentially triggering seizures.
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Associated Press
New York
A. Mitelie
Palmer
America
América
Lewis
Frankfort
Germany
United States
West Wep
Roeaster and Hasslather Chemical Company
Niagara Bioetric Cheamies Company
Niagara Falla, N
Perth Amboy Chemmical Company
Perth Amboy
German Military Leaders Far From Free Hard Press
Washington reports Secretary Baker says no definite reason known for German delay in striking on the western front. Allied activity from Ypres to Rhlme continues with updates of local advances and about 6000 prisoners taken, reflecting similar German and French manœuvres and the ongoing nibbling process in foco ks general play.
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Paris
Captel
Miotly-Rabeyal
Picardy
Castel
Aguiin
Associated Press
Washington
Quining
Miccedn
Baker
Ypres
Rhelme
Prench
Gritoharmen
Lo Focbk
Supplementary report describes engagements near Caillew and eastern Ave bank
A fragmentary report notes local engagements southweast of Caillew and along the eastern bank of the Ave, with unclear timing and minimal details about forces or outcomes.
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Caillew
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