Million Dollar Bond Purchase Made by Buschs to Aid Huns
Government agents trace German war bond purchases tied to the Busch family of St. Louis and others. Becker says Americans framed for propaganda funding may have bought $1.9 million in bonds and possibly over $109 million sold in the United States. Arrests and grand jury action anticipated as investigations continue.
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Buschs
Huns
New York Evening Mail
Alfred L. Becker
Stat
Becker
United States
Adolphus Busch
A. A Busch
Lillie Busch
America
Heinrich F. Albert
Count von Bernstorff
Lecker
Yvon Bernstorff
Buenos Aires
Albert
Central Trust Company
Lane ceremony in Hawaii pledges fealty to United States
Secretary Lane received a Hawaiian pledge ceremony in a grove of pondanha trees with royal offerings and labor groups presenting fruit and flowers. A surprise mobilization gathered Hawaiians Japanese Chinese and Filipinos for a wartime farewell banquet while Food Administration pleas and war savings ads decorated the hall. Lane’s plans include aiding veterans to settle on cut over lands in Hawaii and the mainland under new land openings.
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Associated Press
Washington
America
Hawaii
Lane
Islands
United States
Food Administration
Bankers Arrested as Dangerous Aliens in New York
Julius Pirnitzer former President of the Trans Atlantic Trust Company and three other officers were arrested today as dangerous enemy aliens in New York. The arrest sparked concern and a formal inquiry by authorities. Continued on second page.
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Associated Press
New York
Julius Pirnitzer
Trans- Atlantic Trust Company
Cus
Weather summary and temperature data from multiple stations
The report covers regional weather across Ohio Kentucky Indiana West Virginia and other stations with forecasts for Friday and Saturday including warmer conditions and chances of local showers. It also lists daily temperature highs lows and wind conditions for July 11 1918 with comparisons to prior years.
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Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
West Virginia
Boston
Kansas City
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Elianones
Nashville
Spokane
Ste. Marie
Winnipeg
Cincinnati
Ducalion
Seeeveee O
Balloon at Bath Beach Station Blows Up After Lightning
An observation balloon anchored over the Bath Beach Naval Training Station was struck by lightning at 9 oclock and exploded in flame. The balloon usually carried observers, but police reported no one was in the basket. Naval officers declined to comment.
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Associated Press
New York
Bath Beach
Brewers' Association to Appeal Fuel Ruling in Newark
The United States Brewers' Association will appeal to Fuel Administrator Garfield to rescind or modify his order cutting off the coal supply to the brewing industry. Christian W. Feigenspan, president, announced the plan from Newark, with the board meeting in Washington to draft the petition.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
United States Brewers’ Association
Garfield
Christian W. Feigenspan
Association
Washington
Senate to Adopt Wire Control Bill and Suspend Prohibition
Senate leaders push for immediate passage of a House resolution granting the President authority to seize telegraph telephone cable and radio systems with a summer recess for Congress. Debate centers on necessity and hearings with prohibition legislation postponed to allow wartime wire control and vacation around August 12. Opponents from the Republican side warn of government overreach while supporters cite national wartime needs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Prohibition
Wilson
Smith
Underwood
Alabama
Michigan
Red Cross Faces German Calumnies
Washington reports German newspapers publish calumnies about the Red Cross and treatment of wounded Germans within American lines. The State Department says denials were issued by the Red Cross but not circulated in Germany. A German government inquiry via the Spanish ambassador in Berlin is awaiting a reply.
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Associated Press
Washington
Red Cross
United States
Berlin
State Department
Henry P. Davison
Red Cross War Council
Germany
Department of State
Berne
International Red Cross
Geneva
Treason verdict upheld in Bonnet Rouge case Paris
Paris July 11 The Court of Cassation rejected appeals of seven men convicted in the Bonnet Rouge treason case. Key figures include M Duval director of the newspaper sentenced to death, Marion ten years hard labor, Landau eight years, Joudla five years, Vercasson two years and 5000 francs fine with suspension, Goldsky eight years hard labor and degradation, and Seymarie two years and 1000 francs fine.
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Associated Press
Paris
Court of Cassation
Bonnet Rouge
M. Duval
M. Marion
Jacobes Landau
M. Joudla
M. Vercasson
M. Goldsky
Jean Seymarie
Ministry of the Interior
Secret Service
French Press Reports Gains on Marne Aisne Front
War desk notes French pressure along the Marne to Aisne line yields progress as Corey east of Retz forest falls to French and trenches tighten north toward Hill 204. American positions improve north of Chateau Thierry while British and Franco Italian forces push along Albania’s central fronts. Vienna acknowledges allied success.
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Marne
Aisne
Corey
Retz Forest
Amblony
Corcy
Paris
Clignon River
Chateau Thierry
Clignon
Torcy
Albania
Berat
Vienna
Five Yankee Planes Taken in Coblenz Raid
Berlin reports five American airplanes of a six plane squadron attempting a Coblenz raid were captured by German forces. Crews were taken prisoner as moderating fighting continued near Bethune and between the Aisne and Marne.
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Associated Press
Berlin
London
Coblenz
Bethune
Aisne
Marne
Reconnaissance Report From War Office Networks Front
The War Office reports a reconnaissance in the neighboring area conducted tonight. Details remain scarce as officials outline limited information on movements and potential assessments.
Last Sad Rites for Former Mayor Mitchel
Major John Purroy Mitchel, former mayor of New York, was laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery after a grand funeral at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Attendees included former President Roosevelt, War and Navy officials, and eighteen aviators who flew over the cortege. Roses and lilies from prominent figures lined the procession as prayers, volleys, and taps marked the burial.
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Cby
Associated Press
New York
John Purroyitchel
Ayor
Woodlawn
Roosevelt
Joseph H. Tumulty
Wilson
War and Navy Departments
England
France
Italy
Japan
Cuba
Persia
Fifth Avenue
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Robert Bason
Governor's Island
City Hall
Debated policy on enemy aliens and internment in Parliament
London officials debated treating enemy aliens after a government-commissioned report urged interning all foreigners over 18 and repatriating many women. Home Secretary Sir George Cave urged caution and justice while urging swift action against enemy banks businesses and naturalization rules.
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Associated Ress
Lonnon
House of Commons
Algo
George Cave
Home Affairs
Home Secretary
George
Board of Papas
Henry Dalziel
Lloyd George
House
Bolshevik Offensive Claims Victory Over Czecho-Slovak Army
Associated Press reports Bolshevik forces press the Volga region offensive as Czecho-Slovak troops retreat toward Samara and Ufa. Moscow dispatch says key towns including Syzran and Rybinsk fell with White Guard panics and mutinous detachments suppressed.
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Associated Press
London
Volga
Moscow
Siberia
Department of Military Operations
People’s Commissariat of War
Syzran
Simbirsk
Bulgulma
Ufa
Ciscaucasia
Yaroslav
Rybinsk
White Guard
Itubinsk
Charrinsk
Council
Officers in air service to fly as rule set
Washington July gil Only officers qualified as junior military pilots will be appointed in the military aeronautics division under a ruling by Major General Kenly director of the reorganized air service. Many nonflying officers in Washington may be required to learn to fly as a flying field nears the city.
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Associated Press
Washington
Military Aeronautics Division
Kenly
Reorganized Air Service
John
Ryan
Signal Corps
Receiver Ordered to Sell Sunday Creek Coal Company Assets
Judge E. B. Dillon of Franklin County courts ordered the receiver John Winder to liquidate the Sunday Creek Coal Company. The sale, including coal land leases and mining equipment, is set for July 27 at 10 a.m. in Columbus, with property valued at about $2,500,000.
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Associated Press
Columbus, CO
E. B. Dillon
Franklin County
Smith W. Bennett
John Winder
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Priest for Congress In Wisconsin Eleventh District
Rev. Phillip Gordon of Reserve Wisconsin announced his bid for Congress as a Republican in Wisconsin's Eleventh District. He is noted as the second Indian ever ordained a Roman Catholic priest.
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Associated Press
Superior
Wis
Phillip Gordon
Reserve
Wisconsin
Germans Routed in Marne Raid Against American Lines
A large German patrol attempted to raid American trenches on the Marne front but was broken up and routed in confusion. Germans left several dead aiding American unit identifications. Weather was cloudy with showers and wind hindering air observation. The Bois de Belleau area was renamed Bois de la Brigade de Marne by French authorities after the second Marne battle.
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Associated Press
Marne
Paris
the Marne
Bois de Belleau
Allies Question Russian Fleet Fate as Warships May Sit Idle
Admiral Benson said Allied and American officials cannot determine German naval strength due to conflicting reports on Russian ships in the Black and Baltic Seas. Eight modern battleships and four battle cruisers were in play when Russia collapsed, with Germany possibly gaining 25 percent more power if vessels were seized or rebuilt.
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Washington
Benson
Germany
Black
Baltic
Lee
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