Wheat Price Is Tabooed Wheat Price Is Tabooed
President vetoes the 28 million agricultural bill over the $2.40 per bushel minimum wheat price. He argues such fixed prices distort markets and burden consumers, urging continuation of flexible admin fixed price policy and warning of higher flour costs and world financial effects. Senate debate focuses on keeping or altering the price amendment.
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Washington
Congress
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Germany
Canada
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Department of Agriculture
Weather overview for Ohio Indiana and Kentucky regional forecast
Fair and warmer across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky with showers possible in northern portions. Saturday and Sunday mostly fair and warm with periodic showers in the north. Temperature readings from stations show highs near 84 to 88 and little precipitation in most areas, with variable winds and cloudy to clear conditions noted through the day.
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U Boat Sinks Bark Off American Coast
A German submarine 300 miles off Cape Race on July 6 captured the Norwegian bark Manx King and ordered 19 crewmen to abandon ship. Survivors were rescued at sea by a British steamer and brought to an Atlantic port. The fate of the bark is unclear. it may have been sunk or converted to a raider. The Manx King left a U.S.Atlantic port two weeks earlier. built in Stock ton, England in 1884.
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Senate debates wire control as July recess planned
Washington July 12. Senate leaders outline a plan to vote tomorrow on a war wire control resolution while delaying prohibition action until late next month. A three day interim recess through August 26 is proposed, contingent on passage of the agricultural bill veto issue. Sherman and Lewis led today with opposition and support respectively as negotiations continue.
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Creel
Hertling Vows Stance Amid War Turmoil In Reichstag
London July 12 The German Reichstag opened debate led by Imperial Chancellor von Hertling on the retirement of Foreign Secretary von Kuehlmann and Eastward policy. He defended the peace note reply to Pope Benedict while warning against endless war and insults from Allied leaders. He said Germany must endure, trust its troops, and will not abandon its stance until serious peace efforts emerge.
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War Time Prohibition Urged to Boost Coal Output
Washington reports the National Coal Association urged immediate nationwide prohibition to increase coal production by 100,000,000 tons for the war effort. The group says liquor curtails mining and cites support from Frank Farrington and Illinois lawmakers.
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National Coal Association
Wilson
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Illinois
Farrington
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Readjusting nerves in Arch Roosevelt left arm
Paris July 12 Captain Archie Roosevelt, twice wounded by shrapnel in March, underwent surgery to readjust nerves in his partially paralyzed left arm. He was moved to Neuilly hospital and is cheerful, though he resents the prospect of being invalided home.
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Paris
Archie Roosevelt
Neuilly
Siberian Government Chooses Horvath Leader
London reports Lieutenant General Horvath, vice president and general manager of the Chinese Eastern Railway, has been proclaimed provisional ruler of Siberia. A Tokyo dispatch says a new provisional government with broad support was formed in Vladivostok, aiming to free Siberia from Bolsheviks, avoid foreign intervention, grant universal suffrage, establish provincial councils and a labor bureau, and redistribute land to the landless.
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Austro-Hungarian Bank Tied Emigrants to War Bonds
Francis P. Garvan described how the Transatlantic Trust Company, seized by the government, funneled Austro-Hungarian funds from emigrants into war bonds and remittances to Vienna. The bank, with 14,000 depositors and 60,000 customers, marketed through VIereck’s Fatherland and paid 4,000,000 kronen interest to support the Austro-Hungarian government.
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Obstacles Slow German West Front Offensive Renewal
Washington observers note rising belief that the German high command faces serious obstacles delaying a renewed attack on the western front. Secretary Baker cites evidence of German delay while Allied pressure and prisoner captures mount across the front from Ypres to Rheims.
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O Leary Admits Aimed Irish Press Bureau Plan
In federal court Jeremiah A O Leary Sinn Fein leader admitted in September 1914 he sought to appoint Sir Roger Casement to head an Irish press bureau in the United States. The testimony occurred during the retrial of his brother John J O Leary charged with aiding escape amid alleged sedition publication.
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Chemical Company's Juggling Of Stock Under Investigation
A New York inquiry, led by Merton E. Lewis, probes suspected German control of three American chemical firms. The investigation focuses on stock transfers involving Gold and Silver Refinery of Frankfurt and other German interests, potential deception, and possible seizure of Roessler & Hasslacher, Niagara Electro-Chemical, and Perth Amboy Chemical if German ownership is proven.
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Government urges older men in war industry roles
The War Labor Policies Board outlines government stance on women in war industries. It calls for broader hiring of older men to relieve labor shortages and expanded female clerical, accounting, and cashier work. It bans hiring underage girls as messengers, elevator operators, bellboys, or in street car and subway service. It discourages recruiting mothers of young children for war industry work.
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War Labor Policies Board
Mott Discusses Russia with President Wilson
President Wilson met with Dr. John R. Mott International Secretary of the YMCA to hear plans for closer religious and social cooperation for soldiers and for coordinated war financing and charitable efforts. The visitor was part of the American Mission to Russia led by Elihu Root.
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Washington
Wilson
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Young Men's, Christian Association
Russia
Elihu Root
Single Front Is Perfected In Balkans War News
Italian allied forces widen a 200 mile front from the Adriatic to Saloniki with British and French support. In Albania and Macedonia they advance, Greek troops grow stronger, and Serbians Montenegrins seek to rejoin the struggle. Aliied forces claim Berat captured and Austrian losses in surprise attacks as weather hampers action.
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French Gain On Three Mile Front In Picardy Action
French troops attacked a three mile front between Castel and Mailly-Raineval in Picardy. They captured Castel village, the Anchin farm, and several strong German positions, taking more than 500 prisoners and penetrating over a kilometer beyond the lines.
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French Break Through German Lines on Quiet Picardy Front
French forces strike along a three mile front between Castel and Mailly-Raineval southeast of Amiens. They push Germans from Castel and Anchin farm, clearing strong positions and penetrating over a mile into enemy lines after a six week quiet spell. An American assault had earlier advanced the line.
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