Senate Prohibits Whiskey Production During War
The Senate voted 45 to 7 to ban whiskey and all spirits for beverage use during the war. The government would seize bonded stocks at cost plus 10 percent, totaling over 1.03 billion dollars when accounting for tax losses. Beer and wine face no restriction, and preemption could trigger mass liquors liquidation to hedge profits before enforcement.
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United States Senate
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Kaiser’s Secret Agent Held in New York and Ellis Island
Washington reports a national push to curb German espionage with cables censorship. Carl Heynen and F A Borgmeister, German officials, face arrest in New York and Ellis Island. Dr Johnathan Zennick, a wireless expert, is detained in New Jersey and sent to Ellis Island. Detentions probe spy networks among diplomatic corps as Bernstorff’s associate Schaufhausen is ordered to depart.
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F. A. Borgmeister
Ellis Island
New Jersey
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Trenton
Heinrich Schaufhausen
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Germany
Secretary Daniels unveils plan to build 32 major warships
Secretary Daniels announced a gigantic naval expansion to construct 32 major warships at American navy yards. Sixteen ships could be on the ways simultaneously, with submarines and submarine chasers also likely produced in large numbers at the same time.
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Navy
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Daniell
Daniels Seeks $45 Million Naval Aeronautics Fund
Secretary Daniels asked Congress to appropriate 45 million dollars for naval aeronautics in addition to current year amounts. Washington reports the Navy is developing a substantial air program separate from the Defense Counciys 625 million dollar military aircraft plan. Daniels said the value of aircraft has been abundantly shown.
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Russians Drive Austro German Lines in Galicia Advance
Russia under Kerensky resumes a major offensive in eastern Galicia near Brzezany. Troops break a triple trench line, seize Kentuchy, and take 18,300 prisoners as Lemberg becomes the objective. Army morale and artillery efficiency praised as Pershing’s troops train in France and U S involvement widens.
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Wilson Announces Global Export Embargo On Essential Goods
President Wilson proclaims a sweeping embargo on the export of life’s necessities and war materials under the Espionage Act. Effective July 15, licenses will be required for certain exports to neutrals. The policy targets Scandinavian and Dutch support of Germany, and may include a 60 day food embargo to gauge national supplies and allies' needs.
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Holland
London Air Raid Kills 37 in Night Assault
London suffered a fierce air raid with 37 killed and 141 injured as 37 planes attacked the city. Royal fliers from Dunkirk destroyed seven hostile machines while French aircraft struck nine German towns in raids deep within enemy lines.
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Ludwighafen
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Essen
No Passports to Wives War Department Appeals
War Department asks State Department to prohibit passports for wives and female relatives of front line personnel. Public petitions surged as Pershing's expedition crossed the sea, with families seeking means to join loved ones in France.
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Lightning strikes bomber pilot dies in Camp Borden
World briefs report a fatal lightning strike on Lieut Claire A Page of the Royal Flying Corps over Camp Borden Ontario. Additional items note a 10 million dollar government shoe contract for army footwear and substantial gains in U S crop prospects including a 678 million bushel wheat forecast and a 3 billion potential corn crop.
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North China Daily News
Chang Hsun
Cerman
Chicago
United States
Wilson
America
FARM MORE LAND IN WAR-TIME CALL FOR PRODUCTION
An editorial urges rapid land use and farming expansion to meet growing food demand during war. It argues many producers are away, notes Canadian lands offer cheap, easy opportunities, and calls to act through purchases or leases, with government agents handling details. It highlights strong yields and patriotism as motivation.
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Navy
Western Canada
Why He Didn't Register Conscript Brag From Indianapolis
An Indianapolis man who boasts of his shortcomings cites five reasons for not registering for conscription. He claims he is five feet one inch tall, overweight for his stature, has only one arm, bad teeth, and is too old. The other 80 reasons do not matter, he says, as the five suffice for an alibi.
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Stocking Up and Prohibition Talk on a Train
A New York Evening Post item reports chatter about home defense plans and water towers amid prohibition talk. A wife outquestions a husband on late returns, while an antiquarian named George hoards money in a private bank.
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New York Evening Post
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