New German Chancellor Michaelis to outline war aims Thursday
Berlin reports that Dr George Michaelis will address the Reichstag on Germany s war aims and policy this Thursday. Observers note three aims: restore internal unity among parties, win broad support for foreign policy, and maintain alliances. Neutral diplomats question whether he will disclose peace terms with the allies.
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Hoover explains his trouble with Congress in July dispatch
Special dispatch reports Herbert C. Hoover speaking to Miss Helen Todd in Washington. He pleads with New York area women to not lose faith, says he can reduce flour to $9 a barrel and bread to 5 cents a loaf, and hints he will campaign to expose lawmakers if the food bill stalls.
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Debated Hoover Food Admin Appointment Sews Senate Clash
Washington July 16 A Senate debate on President Wilson's choice of Herbert C Hoover as Food Administrator dominated the session as leaders in biparten conferences moved toward compromise amendments. Critics like Senator Reed attacked Hoover while Senator Phelan defended his capability and patriotism.
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Safeblowers bungled job and tiny profits in theft
Four safeblowers bound and gagged two men at the Chicago Theater including a policeman, then exploded safes and escaped with $25. A $2,000 sum remained trapped as the money box jammed in twisted steel. John M Maloney confronted Louis Hall the porter during the caper.
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Shipbuilding Plan Halts as Goethals, Denman Clash
Washington July 16. The government merchant shipbuilding program was stopped as Major General Goethals postponed his plan to requisition all steel ships under construction and to authorize two government yards for fabricated steel ships. The delay follows a request by Chairman Denman of the Shipping Board for more time to review the program, fueling a public dispute over ultimate authority between Denman and Goethals.
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Sinking of Grace Takes Three Lives in Submarine Attack
The Grace an American steamer owned by Standard Commercial Steamship Co was sunk by a submarine off an unspecified coast. Three people Van Wyke Anderson and E J Farrell perished. Five were wounded including guards Hugh Compelly and George Wilson. Injured and survivors were landed. Archbishop Cerrell sails for Rome under Papal flag amid German submarine immunity deal. A youth Edward Harrington confessed to being an agent for plotting destruction of allied ships.
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Russians Capture Dolina in Galicia Drive
Special Cable to The Commercial Tribune reports General Korni loff’s Russian army occupying Dolina in Galicia, about fifteen miles west of Kalusz. The advance marks over thirty miles gained since the Dniester drive, with heavy fighting along the front from the Baltic to Romania and significant Allied and Central powers actions across multiple sectors.
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Weather outlook and temperature readings across states
Thunder showers in Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia Tuesday and Wednesday. Tennessee shows showers and fair conditions regionally. July 16 1917 records include temperatures near 78 to 94 and light rainfall across multiple stations with cloudy conditions at 7 am and 7 pm.
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Ghetto Women to test food relief in Congress and White House
Seven women from New York City’s East Side will testify on hunger and high food prices before the Agricultural Committee in Washington. Senator Gore arranged the hearing. Herbert Hoover may meet them. Representative Rankin seeks White House access to press for food control and relief.
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Plot to Betray Army Foiled by Secret Service
Secret Service agents arrested John Natchky of the Illinois Tool Company in Chicago on July 16. They say he organized the Self-Defense League as the draft neared, calling for killing officers in the trenches and surrender to the Germans.
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Greece Declares War on Central Powers In World War I
Washington reports Greece has severed relations with the central powers and is now at war. Venizelos forces number about 60,000 with remnants of the regular army totaling 30,000, mobilizable to 200,000 or 300,000 with munitions. The regulars were demobilized under King Constantine but can be mobilized again.
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Offensive U Boat Plan Proposed to Daniels in Washington
Frank J. Sprague presented to Secretary Daniels a general plan to combat submarines emphasizing offensive measures. The proposal envisions seagoing patrols equipped with a new offensive weapon to make regions of the sea more dangerous for subs than for cargo ships. If adopted the plan would require broad changes in shipbuilding for merchant and naval needs ahead of next spring.
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National convention to convene July 25 in Dublin
The National convention will assemble July 25 in Regent House of Trinity College Dublin. The Chief Secretary for Ireland H.E. Duke will preside until a chairman is chosen. Proceedings are expected to be private with an official record likely.
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Gas Taken From Autos on Mexican Border
Automobiles crossing the international line were drained of gasoline in the United States and pushed into Mexico today as Wilson's food embargo, effective yesterday, is enforced to the letter at the border in Brownsville Texas.
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Plot to blow up liner New York during recent voyage
A New York police report notes a plot to blow up the American liner New York during a recent trip to America. Investigators describe the danger and outline suspects and ongoing inquiries into the bombing threat.
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Charter body defeats effort to alter local welfare work
The Charter Commission defeated a proposal to create a Department of Social Service led by a director reporting to the Mayor. Eight opposed and six supported. welfare duties would stay under the Director of Public Safety. Also, Park Commissioners’ terms were extended and market inspections assigned to the Health Department.
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Kiota Sunk By Submarine In Atlantic
The British steamship Kiota, chartered to International Mercantile Marine, was sunk by a submarine in the Atlantic. Local offices reported the loss but provided no further details. Kiota was en route eastward.
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U Boats Damaged or Sunk by American Warships
Reports from Geneva state four large U boats of the latest type that attacked U S troop transports to France were damaged or sunk by shell fire from American warships. The information is unconfirmed.
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Norwegian liner Kristianiafjord feared total loss after grounding
Pe St Johns N F July 16 The Kristianiafjord a 10000 ton Norwegian American liner bound from New York to a Norwegian port ran aground near Cape Race in fog and pounded in the surf feared total loss. Passengers landed safely and Newfoundland authorities arranged care and transfer to the Stockholm to complete the voyage.
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Generals Begin Training Yankee Troops in France
American General arrives in France and oversees initial work as French troops join to train with U S forces. Camp en route to real work in a quaint village as locals welcome the newcomers with enthusiasm amid smooth billeting and good weather. The general tours positions and observes progress.
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One Noble Act in the War
German officers and men totaling 825 with incurable illnesses left Swiss hospitals for Germany. The move was arranged by the German and French governments, with Germany agreeing to transfer an equal number of incapacitated French soldiers held in Switzerland to France.
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