President Wilson cites Prussian rulers arousing forces they cannot crush
At Mount Vernon on July 4, President Wilson delivers a landmark address at Washington’s tomb. He frames Washington’s legacy as serving all mankind, argues world powers must end arbitrary rule, and warns that Prussia’s rulers have sparked forces that neither they nor any regime can quell.
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Prussia
Waves of U.S. Troops Land at French Port
American troops arrive at the French port in waves, forming ashore and marching to camps with rifles displaying unit identification. Transports bring equipment and barracks, while stevedores exchange jokes as the harbor fills with ships and men. French observers note the large influx over the past month.
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Sultan Mohammed V of Turkey Dies at Age Seven
A Constantinople dispatch reports Mohammed V, fifth Osmanli sultan and descendant of the Ottoman line, died at seven o clock. He had long been a prisoner of his brother Abdul while political upheaval led to a coup on April 27, 1900. A German-backed decree reportedly secured his rise as sultan despite his youth and inexperience.
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Income and profits tax totals by state reveal large sums
The war revenue tax period ending June 30 yielded 2 821 340 801 in income and excess profits, with total revenue from all sources at 3 071 918 236. New York led with 689 417 01, Pennsylvania second with 496 087 261, followed by Illinois 276 168 091 and Hawaii 5 961 868 among others.
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War to Prevent War editorial from Berlin Tageblatt
Count Max Montgelas argues in the Berlin Tageblatt that the sole aim worth the immense sacrifice is preventing a recurrence of the four years of terror the world has endured. The editorial frames the conflict as a mission to avert another global war.
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Max Montgelas
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Interchange Recruits Paris Agreement
France and Greece announce a mutual recruitment accord. French subjects in Greece and Greek subjects in France will be mobilized into the respective armies under the agreement.
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France
Greece
Swift & Co Protest Over FTC Profit Allegations
Swift and Company packers protest a federal trade commission statement they say gives the public a false impression about their conduct and profiteering. The dispute centers on how the FTC described packers profits.
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Swift & Co
Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
Germany’s Peace Demands Include Massive Indemnity and Territorial Gains
Germany outlines terms for peace as published by Count Roon. Demands include an indemnity of at least 45 billion dollars and restitution of colonies, annexations across Belgium and France, ceding naval bases, and shared war costs by Britain France and the United States. The plan also calls for Gibraltar to Spain, Turkish control of Suez, and reestablishment of Greece under Constantine.
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Mexican Kill 4 Americans Near Tampico
Four American citizens were killed in a bandit raid on terminals of the Mexican Gulf II Company near Tampico, Mexico, while they carried the payroll. The victims named are Leslie R. Millard of Beaumont, and three other American employees, with the company unsure of the stolen amount.
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Americans Held in Turkish-Occupied Damascus and Galilee
A cable from New York reports 842 American citizens suffer privation and indignities and are held as virtual prisoners in Damascus and other Galilee cities under Turkish control.
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Preacher Gets 16 Year Court Martial Sentence
Ward C Dalsenberger led the International Bible Students association in Mount Vernon New York and failed to report when drafted. He received a 16 year prison term from a court martial. Jefferson City reports state school funds total 2 360 559 30 dollars, up 273 972 37 from last year per Vel W Lamkin state superintendent.
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International Bible Students’ Association
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Belgian Steamer Chiller Sunk Off Atlantic Coast
The Belgian steamer Chiller was sunk about 1,490 miles off the Atlantic coast on June 21, as announced by the Navy Department. Twenty five survivors were picked up by a sailing vessel.
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Atlantic
Navy Department
Four Year Tenure Debate in Arkansas Convention
Arkansas constitutional convention narrows toward a four year tenure for state and county offices. The recall clause was defeated and a section on election officer eligibility was rejected. Delegates debated amendments to fix terms and timing of general elections with voting and certification procedures outlined.
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United States
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General Assembly
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Iren Lagan
Local brief notes on injuries and community events
Four years after a finger injury at Atkins a woman’s finger required removal of a glass shard. A Hackett picnic featured two unusual horses a little colt and its mother. Baxter county aims for full fruit and veg canning this fall. Harrison Red Cross gets $25 monthly from Boone hardware for Beane chapter. Arkadelphia water mains work resumes with 25 laborers. Pine Tuff misses land site for avistors from Ebertsfeld. Two Chicot mills hire women due to labor shortage. Senator Robinson’s campaign cost $4039.55. Crockett Sima of Hazen was pardoned by Gov. Brough and a $1500 fine reduced to $500. Mrs J W Heinrichs of Huntington gored by a cow but not seriously hurt.
Weathered lies and farm notes fill Rogers Press roundup
The Rogers Press reports farmers in Arkansas facing a pro German rumor spread in the wheat belt. It notes crop and livestock updates across towns: Mountainburg tomatoes, Paragould stave-plant rebuild after a $75,000 blaze, typhoid fears, school uniforms in Wynne, and various local projects and incidents from Lee to Batesville.
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