Independence Day address on world war and final settlement
Mount Vernon July 4 President Wilson at George Washington's tomb urged that the war aims be final and universal. He contrasted free nations against autocratic powers, calling for a league of peace and government by law to secure rights for all peoples. He warned that Prussia’s rulers have aroused forces that cannot be crushed and urged resolute action.
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Prussia
Over Four Million U.S. Troops Ready for War in France
The United States has sent over 1,000,000 American soldiers to France, with about 700,000 in fighting units. A Wilson Baker exchange dated July 1, released last Tuesday, quotes 1,019,115 as the exact figure. General Wood testified that by January 1 the army would number about 4,000,000 in uniform.
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Eighty Two Ships Launched In U S On Fourth Effort Soared
American welders exceeded goals in the Independence Day tonnage drive as 474,464 deadweight tons were prepared for launching, with 82 ships started or completed and several more delayed by river conditions. President Wilson lauded the effort, saying such backing guarantees victory. Lloyd George sent congratulations on the burst of ship launches across U S yards from Bath to Los Angeles.
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Latins Win New Victory in Northern Italy
Rome reports Italian forces push on Asiago plateau and seize Col del Rosso after a day of bitter fighting at Col di Chela. Air forces took part in all phases. Enemy losses over weekend are listed as exceptionally heavy. 85 officers and 1,105 men captured. Our losses are described as very slight due to timely attack and artillery cooperation.
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Votes to Seize Telegraph Lines War Power Adopted
Washington July 6 The Western Union Telegraphers strike looming, the house passed a resolution authorizing the president to seize the nation’s telegraph and telephone systems for the war’s duration. The roll call was 291 to 4 sending the measure to the senate.
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Soldiers Executed After Camp Dodge Incident
Three Black soldiers convicted of harming a seventeen year old white girl on the cantonment grounds in July were executed at Camp Dodge. The executions occurred amid broader unrest within the division following the Stay 24 incident.
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U S Troopship Covington Sunk in War Zone
The troopship Covington was torpedoed and sunk last Monday night while homeward bound with thousands of soldiers. Six crew members are missing. all other officers and men were landed at a seaport. No army personnel aboard. Covington, formerly Hamburg American, was 609 feet long with 16 330 gross tonnage. Missing: Ernest Anderson, Joseph Bowden, Ambrose Ford, William Lynch Jr, Albert Payne, Lloyd Silvernal. Detailing ships and fate by Vice Admiral dispatch.
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N. Y
Lloyd H. Silvernal
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Shows Huge Food Profits In War Time
Treasury figures sent to the senate show profiteering in wartime sectors. Food dealers reported gains up to 2,183 percent on a $1,000 capital, with another food concern earning 34.7 percent on $325,000. Banks, contractors, flour mills and clothing trades also posted sizable profit increases, highlighting broad inflationary profits during the period.
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Czecho-Slavs Defeat Bolshevik Forces in Siberia
London reports Czecho-Slovak troops crushed Bolshevik forces west of Irkutsk and pushed them east of Lake Baikal. A battle near Nerknile Udinsksk drove Russian government troops from the town. Stockholm notes a British editorial office expects a declaration of war against the Entente at any hour.
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Senate approves eight billion dollar Liberty bond bill
Senate passes house bill providing for 8 000 000 000 dollars of Liberty bonds without a roll call on Friday in Washington as the measure advances through the Capitol.
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Senate passes Liberty bonds bill as espionage case dropped
The senate approved a bill authorizing eight billion dollars in Liberty bonds. Judge Page Marriy dismissed the case against Dr. Charles H. Weinsberg for espionage act violations. Miss Jeanette Rankin of Montana announced a bid for the Republican nomination to the Senate. German women anticipate arrest for evading registration rules. An Austro-Hungarian and German war prisoner exchange is noted. Aviator Lieut. H. Brotherton of Guthrie, Oklahoma, reportedly landed safely after missing. Ensign George Roe of Massachusetts captured in Germany. Auto racer and speedboat pilot John Milot dies in Detroit. Consuls of France, the U S and Britain in Archangel receive a Mormon delegation seeking protection. Plant foremen Lewis Longwell and Hector Bordea charged with sabotage in Rochester. Viscount Rhondda dies in London after rationing controversy.
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YANKS SEE 3 SubS SUNK IN IRISH SEA BATTLE
An Atlantic port report describes a British transport carrying 7400 American soldiers cruising off the Irish coast. German submarines attacked and were sunk by the destroyer escort aided by the British crew. American troops cheered as each U boat went down and celebrated by cheering and parading with the gunners on deck.
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234 Die On Hospital Ship Llandovery Castle
German submarine sank the British hospital ship Llandovery Castle on June 27 southwest of Fastnet. It was homeward bound from Canada with 268 aboard including 80 Canadian Army Medical Corps members and 14 women nurses. One lifeboat of 24 survivors reached port while another with 12 nursing sisters capsized and the sisters drowned.
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Market records and flour price guidance from Chicago
The July 6 Chicago markets page lists open high low close figures for corn and other commodities, then outlines United States Food Administration flour standards with per barrel and various flour types. It also provides fresh prices for hay, live poultry, cattle, hogs, sheep, and related livestock categories, including specific ranges for grades and weights.
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American Forces Break German Counterattack Near Chateau Thierry
July 8 reports say American troops on the Marne front held their gains and shattered a German counterattack west of Chateau Thierry. About 500 Germans were captured, including seven officers, with many machine guns taken. The village of Vaux and parts of the Paris highway were seized after hard fighting. Detachments of American infantry aided Australians in capturing Hamel on July 5, with Haig noting Vaire wood and over 1,500 prisoners. The French also gained ground near Moulin-Sous-Youvent on the Marne front, taking 1,066 prisoners.
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Premiers warning as unrest grips South Africa
Pretoria reports serious unrest in the Union of South Africa with strong police and military measures. Premier Botha says enemy agencies may be stirring strife among Europeans and natives, justifying tough action to prevent grave disturbance and loss of life.
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American Flyers Battle Germans Frontline Air duel
American aviators engage a German plane northwest of Chateau Thierry in a midair duel. Four U S lieutenants Rhodes Thompson Heinrichs and Mitchell fly amid combat as one German machine falls aflame. A separate air tragedy near Paris claims the deaths of Lieut Robbens and Lieut Wilford as their machine burns after a low attack.
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Sultan of Turkey Is Dead in Constantinople Dispatch
Amsterdam July 5 dispatch from Vienna reports the death of Mohammed V sultan of Turkey. The message states he died at seven o'clock Wednesday. The report notes Sultan Mohammed V had been ill and details surrounding his death are not provided.
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