Greece declares war and mobilizes in Balkans alliance
The Greek government severed ties with the central powers and is in a state of war with them. Venizelos leadership mobilizes an army potentially reaching 300000 with munitions, joining the 700000 allied troops in the Balkans. a Greek mission may visit the United States to arrange war supplies and discuss postwar reconstruction.
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Washington
Greece
State Department
Paris
Yench
Saloniki
Venizelos
Balkans
Ermer
Constantine
Comrgeloner Jonnart
United States
German booze sold at sealed bid auction in New York
Thousands of bottles of rare German wines were auctioned by sealed bids in New York. The collection, seized with the German ships Vaterland Hamburg Lincoln and President Grant when war was declared, was handled for the federal government.
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New York
Vaterland
Hamburg
Lincoln
President Grant
Ferguson Named Deputy Sheriff at Conrad
R. L. Ferguson has been appointed deputy sheriff at Conrad, marking a new assignment in the local law enforcement ranks. The announcement lists Ferguson’s expected duties and his prior service in the county.
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R. L. Ferguson
Conrad
Pauline Frederick heads four day hunt after Nanette of the Wilds wrap
Pauline Frederick leaves for a four day hunting trip after completing Nanette of the Wilds for Famous Players. The film, written by Willard Mack and featuring him in a key role, unfolds in the Canadian Northwest with the Mounties and a smuggler's daughter.
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Pauline Frederick
Nanette of
Willard Mack
Wilds
Butte Miners Vote To End Strike With wage Rise Pact
In Butte on July 17 metal trades unions comprising the Metal Trades council voted to end the walkout by returning to work. Electricians accepted a Montana Power Co contract ~6 dollars daily. machinists blacksmiths and boilermakers voted near unanimously to end sympathy strikes. The Metal Mine Workers union planned to continue the strike seeking rustling card reforms while AFL officials signalled wage negotiations. Anaconda Copper miners returned in large numbers, threatening to break the strike if gains last only a few days.
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Butte
Metal Trades Unions
Metal Trades Council of
American Federation of Labor
Electrical Workers’ Union
Montana Power Company
Metal Mine Workers’ Union
Anaconda Copper Mining
Austria urged to detach from Germany over war aims
In Vienna the Austrian Reichsrat heard former Czech minister Praschock claim world hatred targets Germany not Austria. He pressed Austria to break with Germany, question peace without shifting sides, and warned Czech deputies faced imprisonment for seeking alliances with Russia and France.
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Zurich
Herr Praschock
Austria
Germany
Vienna
Herr Praschek
Russia
France
Lion Still at Large in Central Illinois
Three hundred armed men scoured woods near Monticello in pursuit of the fugitive lion terrorizing central Illinois. The search continued after another sighting despite efforts, with a $250 reward offered for the capture dead or alive.
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Decatur
Monticello
Central
Ilinois
Socialist Candidate Says War Nearing End
Allan I. Benson, former presidential candidate, says he will not resign from the Socialist party. He believes the war is unmistakably drawing to a close.
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New York
Allan I. Benson
German Insurance Firms Barred From U S War Risk Business
President Wilson issued a proclamation barring German insurance companies from Marine and war risk business in the United States and forbidding American firms to reinsure with them. Payments on existing contracts are suspended during the war, except for vessels at sea. The proclamation acknowledges possible information leaks to Germany through German insurers.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Germany
Worldwide War Updates From Early 1916 Dispatches
Reports note 118 million dollars solicited during Red Cross week as progress stirs in the senate on the administration food control bill. American troops in France train while mobilization begins at home forts. Britain and Germany clash over submarine activity and ship losses. Destruction and fires hit Mojave and Klamath Falls. A Sinn Fein leader is elected to parliament in Ireland. Anti conscription protests occur in Quebec. Red Cross volunteer leaders and naval needs frame the war effort.
German Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg resigns amid peace doubts
Berlin reports indicate Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg stepped down after clerical opposition urged peace terms. George Michaelis named Germanys first commoner chancellor, with critics noting uncertain policy on reform and peace. Berlin press accuses Washington policy of provoking war, while new leadership faces unclear stance on peace and conquest.
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Berne
Vissiche Zeitung
Berlin
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Vossiche Zeitung
Lokal Anzeiger
Center
von Bethminnnn-Hollweg
Germany
George Michaelis
Wituhout
Reichstag
Copenhagen
von Bethmann-Hollweg
America
George Bernhard
Zimmerman
Washington
Wilson
Herr Bernhard
United States
Wilson J
Mexico
Gerard
Count von Bernstorff
Voerwatz
Drive Out Foreign Born Miners in Missouri Town
In Flat River Missouri foreign born miners were driven out by American born miners starting Friday. National guardsmen were present but could not halt the exodus estimated at about 1000 people. Refugees headed toward St Louis and other northern areas, some seeking makeshift camps in nearby hills.
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Missouri
Flat River
Missouri National
St. Louis
Norwegian Ship Conrad Mohr Seized for Copper Contraband
The Norwegian steamship Conrad Mohr was hauled into New York after authorities uncovered 10,000 feet of concealed copper cable in an oil tank. Captain Peter Finarson and chief engineer John Larsen were arraigned before a U.S. commissioner on conspiracy to defraud the government charges.
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New York
Conrad Mohr
Peter Finarson
John Larsen
United States
Notice on lawn irrigation water restrictions
Public notice from the Water Department enforces ordinance No 48 Rule 17 limiting lawn and garden watering to metered uses and specific hours from April 15 to October 15. Beginning July 15 fines apply and water may be shut off for sprinkling outside approved times. signed by John W. Hall, Superintendent. First pub July 6.
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Water Department
John W. Hall
Lateral sewer project bids in Chateau Montana
Sealed proposals by the town clerk of Chateau Montana will be received until 8 p m August 6 1917 for construction of a lateral sewer in Fourth Alley West as part of Special Improvement District No 10.
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Chateau
Montana
Larson Block
Fourth Alley
Larson
Choteau
Choteau Mortana
Joan W. Ball
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