Hertling Tells Reichstag Germany Loves Peace and Will Listen to Any Plan
Imperial Chancellor von Hertling told the Reichstag Germany seeks peace and will consider any serious peace proposal. He defended the government’s policy and discussed Koehlmann’s retirement, wartime duties, and economic strains from the eastern situation. He backed the peace note spirit while warning against enemy provocation. He cited unity with the army leadership and noted July discussions at the Kaiser’s general headquarters. He addressed Russia, pledging to honor the Brest-Litovsk terms and blaming Allied actions for renewed tensions.
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Hertling
Reichstag
Germany
London
von Hertling
Richard Koehlmann
East
Army Administration
Mer
Russia
Moscow
Allied Advance in Albania Becomes a Balkan Offensive
Allied forces push north through Albania as Berat falls and Austrians retreat leaving supplies destroyed. Italian and French troops extend a 200 mile front from the Adriatic to Saloniki with advances toward Monastir and Bulgarian positions. British lines near Seres and activity in the Aras valley accompany regional gains and prisoner captures. More than 400 prisoners reported taken on the Kayany heights along the Devolli river.
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Associated Press
Albania
Berat
Monastir
Taly
Ar#a
Dornone
Varamina
Devoli
Kayany
Paris
Captel
Miotly-Rabeyal
Picardy
Castel
Aguiin
Prohibition Vote Postponed for Rest and Recess
Washington July 12 The senate plans postponement of a prohibition vote until late next month and a mid summer recess through August 26 while leaders push a temporary agrees plan Weldon Simmons briefed President Wilson on revenue impact and sought careful study before a vote The $11 million emergency agricultural bill with a prohibition amendment was promised prior to the postponement vote.
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Associated Press
Washington
S. C
Senate
Yale
Tomorow
Sessiow
House
Wilson
Simmons
Leadera
Soldiers Mutiny in Turkish Regiment Amid Mesopotamia Move
A dispatch from Athens reports a Turkish 4th Regiment bound for Mesopotamia mutinied, fatally harming German officers. The revolt drew many soldiers into the rebel group, while Turkish premier Tallest Washa visited Smyrna and granted amnesty to the mutineers.
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Athens
Bayrna
Mesopotamia
Tallest Washa
Smyrna
Utah Copper Announces Daily Wage Increase for Miners
The Utah Copper company announced a 50 cent daily wage increase for 5,000 employees. The mines are at Bingham, about 6 miles from Salt Lake City.
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Bingham
Wilson Vetoes Bill Over 2.40 Wheat Price Amendment
President Wilson vetoes the annual agricultural appropriation bill due to an amendment fixing a 2.40 per bushel minimum for wheat. He argues such elastic price limits harm producers and consumers and warns the fixed price would raise flour costs and ripple globally. He also vetoes the post office bill over a rider for mall tubes and delays on railroad relinquishment extensions.
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Washington,d. C
Congress
Canada
Mms
Prohibition Urged to Save Coal as War Needs Rise
Washington reports that the National Coal Association told Fuel Administrator Garfield that immediate nationwide prohibition is necessary to mine an extra 100 million tons of coal annually for the war on Germany. Garfield has the association's recommendations and is expected to present them to President Wilson. The group warned the nation cannot have both alcohol limits and enough coal this winter.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Garfield
National Coal Association
Wil
Denver and St. Luke (Moffatt) railroad loan approved
The U S government will loan the Denver and St. Luke (Moffatt) railroad 1,200,000 immediately with 900,000 of the sum to be used for improvements. Work will begin at once. The loan was made possible when Judge Lass authorized accepting 1,009,000 worth of receiver certificates which will draw interest from the government.
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Brighton
Colo
U. S
Denver and St. Luke
Moffatt
Judge Lass
Stu
Cates
All Six American Planes Downed, German Claim
Washington reports the sixth American bomber was shot down while attempting to bomb Dobles. Occupants of the other five planes are believed captured or prisoners. The German communiqué notes the five did not return, with Pershing citing their failure to come back. Guides say fuel shortage or storm may explain the losses.
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Washington
Dobles
Mitchell Death at Gerstner Field Due to Belt Failure
Washington July 12 The official report states Major John Purroy Mitchel died in the Gerstner Field crash because he failed to buckle his safety belt and the plane nosed over for a glide. Investigators conclude the death occurred in line of duty and not due to misconduct.
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Associated Press
Washington
John Purroy Mitchel
Gerstner Field
War Department
Mittchel
Murman Coast 5 Giving Concern to the Germans
German officials in Amsterdam quote a dispatch in the Rhenische Westfalle Zeitung of Berlin saying that if Russia falls into civil war Germany would have to act to eject the British from the Murman coast region. The report adds that Japanese intervention in Siberia would be of secondary importance.
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Amsterdam
Rhenleche Weetfaella Zeitung
Benen
Russia
Germany
Murman Coast
Japan
Siberia
Introducing New Siberian Ruler Proclaimed Governor
London reports Horvath vice president and general manager of the Chinese Eastern railway has been proclaimed as governor of Siberia by the temporary Siberian government according to Marble mail dispatches.
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London
Lleul
Horvath
Himoost
Siberia
German Interests Suspected in U S Chemical Firms Sale
New York July 12 Suspicion by A M Palmer that German interests used subterfuge in the sale of Gorman owned chemical companies to American interests prompts an inquiry by State Attorney General Lewis. Palmer aims to determine if stock transfers were deceptive and if German control persists in Roeaster and Hasslather Chemical Co New York Niagara Biochemical Labs Perth Amboy Chemical Co. The trio previously viewed as American owned shows prewar German refinery ties and rising American ownership.
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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 High Command Delayed Offensive Under Scrutiny
Secretary Baker said Germany delays its western front offensive for reasons beyond tactical concerns. Allied activity from Ypres to Rhelme continues as about 6000 enemy prisoners are reported captured, while German and French men employ similar tactics in a tense stalemate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Quining
Miccedn
Baker
Ypres
Rhelme
Prench
Gritoharmen
Lo Focbk
Supplementary report notes local engagements near Ave eastern bank
Fragmentary report describes engagements south west of Caillew and along the eastern bank of the Ave with unclear details and at night. The terse data hints at a local disturbance or operation but specifics are missing.
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Caillew
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