Western Union chief refuses to quit presidency stance
New comb Charlton president of the Western Union Telegraph company says he has no intention of resigning as head unless the president desires it. He notes government control may take over the system but believes the president sees farther and will act to avoid disrupting telegraph service as Congress agrees. He expects only trunk lines to be taken over with wages likely rising within 30 days after take over.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
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Senate
Wirer
Chariton
Senate Committee
Washington
Ali Cumber
Baseball Classified as Essential Industry in Draft Appeal
NEW YORK July 13 Baseball was classified as an essential industry under the war order by a local draft board for Jos Finneran pitcher for the New York Americans He was notified that since he could support his wife and child better by playing ball than in other war work he could remain with the team His classification under the draft was 4A.
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New York
Wi Phat Orange
N. J
Jos. Finneran
New York Americans
British Air Superiority Shown On All Fronts In War
An Associated Press report from London notes British and allied air forces destroyed or forced down hundreds of enemy planes across the Western Front Wallon Saloniki and Middle East campaigns. The statement cites 2 115 hostile machines destroyed on the Western Front 1 083 forced down out of control and 623 downed by allied air forces in conjunction with the navy. It reports significant losses among British aircraft and asserts aerial superiority will grow as American air power comes fully into play.
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Royal Air Force
Navy
Wallan
Saloniki
Egypt
Palestine
America
Associated Press
Belgium
Germany
Peace Moves by How Predicted Washington
German diplomatic circles discuss peace terms while Belgium's status is debated. A Washington report notes Berlin may seek eastern gains over Russia, with Bolshevik stability questioned. Reinforcements to France reach 1,100,900 troops, forming three new army corps as peace feelers emerge.
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Washington
Germany
Russia
Washigton
France
Four Die in Fire on Spanish Ship Beranes in New York Harbor
A blaze and explosion aboard the Spanish steamship Beranes, a 3000 ton vessel loaded with oil and leased to Standard Oil, caused four deaths and left the ship a blackened bulk near Bay Ridge. Thirty one crewmen were rescued. the fire trapped others in the after part of the ship as it burned overnight.
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Beranes
New York Harbor
Standard Oz Company
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Spain
Bay Ridge
Bautile Day Observed With French Flag Display
Washington July 13 President Wilson ordered that the French flag be flown over public buildings and ships both home and abroad to honor France’s role in liberty. A special flagpole on the White House will bear the French ensign beside the Stars and Stripes.
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Dd.c
America
France
Wilson
White House
Congress Begins Summer Recess as Senate Plans Three Day Break
Washington reports Congress prepared to adjourn for a summer recess starting Monday with a three day break through August 24. The Senate planned a similar recess and House action failed to pass a program today but is expected to succeed when it reconvenes. Only a few members will stay for perfunctory duties, while many lawmakers depart on trains to summer resorts.
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Washington
D. C
Congraas
President May Take Hand in Prohibition Question
The U S senate postponed national prohibition legislation until August 26 while affirming it will have priority when sessions resume. Prohibition advocates seek a drastic amendment. opponents anticipate possible modifications. President Wilson may weigh in next month to decide on whether prohibition is desirable and oppose actions reducing internal revenue.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
Wilson
Astounding Military Plan Doubly Readied for Overseas Move
Washington July 13 Gen March announced three full army corps organized by Pershing with over 1,100,600 American soldiers overseas. Two field armies may be in France by Jan 1 1919, backed by American supply lines, signaling rapid progress toward a right flank army for the Allies in France.
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March
Pershing
France
Moe
Marchafd
British Reinforcements Move Toward Siberia
Washington reports British reinforcements are being dispatched to Siberia to aid the Czecho Slovaks at Vladivostok and along the Trans Siberian line. Allied plans and American approval remain unsettled as marines already guard war stores at Vladivostok and President Wilson's stance on large scale intervention holds.
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Russia
Murman
Washington
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Vladivostok
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Wilson
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Rugela
Exit German Alliance by Formal Act of Congress
The House passed the Senate bill repealing the act creating the National German Alliance. Debate was brief and no further record noted.
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Washington
House Today
Senate
National German Alliance
Free legal and business advice for drafted men
The War Department announced a nationwide system to aid drafted men and families with legal and business matters. The plan, created by the judge advocate general, the Red Cross, and the American Bar Association, will route cases to the man's home region via a Red Cross home section and local advisory board for settlement.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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Judge Advocate General of
Army
Red Cross
American Bar Association
Italians Smash Retreating Austrians in Albania and Italy
Italian forces repelled attacks on the Coreone slopes and kept pressure on fronts at Taoublo and Freneela Brenta valleys. Ten enemy planes shot down. In Albania, troops held enemy positions east of Devol while retreating columns were dispersed. Over 1,800 prisoners captured.
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Taoublo
Freneela
Brenta
Albania
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Devol
Somen
Voyuss
Aken
Daly
British Premier Aims Dominion Voice in Peace Terms
Lloyd George tells Canadian editors that dominions will have a voice in shaping postwar policy and peace terms. He warns against a hasty peace, urges a just enduring settlement, and says an imperial war cabinet will guide policy and war aims with Canada Australia New Zealand and Newfoundland contributing to decisions. He condemns brute force and cautions against fraud in any settlement.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
England
Lord Leaverbrook
Europe
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
New Foundland
Cloudburst at Lefthand Canyon Causes Wide Damage
A cloudburst three miles west of Ward California damaged property and disrupted transport. Rain overwhelmed Lefthand Canyon with a torrent washing away cabins and railroad track, destroying the mine foreman's house and its machinery. Wires were down, delaying details.
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Albanian Offensive Expands Across 85 Mile Front
Allied forces widen the Albanian front to about 85 miles amid ongoing battle, with French progress near Jongpont clearing the Savieres river opposite Catlfer farm. The campaign remains active though weather hampers ground operations and delays German actions. Large portions of the line see renewed pressure and prisoner captures as the Western front continues.
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