Russian General Erdelli Killed in Petrograd Riot Aftermath
A tangled Petrograd report notes General Erdelli, the military governor, was shot in the back amid riot suppression. Premier Kerensky's cabinet resignations ripple through the government as ministers seek to reconfigure with Socialist and Radical members. Military Field Day in Denver closes with farewell to Colorado troops and a festive program of racing, concerts, and sham battles.
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Poloviseff
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Kerensky
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Golden
Conferees Agree On Police Measure In Colorado
Denver August 4 Colorado's special Legislature called by Gov. Gunter to meet the war program will likely end today with the enactment of the constabulary bill. The session approved a 2.5 million dollar bond issue and a mill levy to raise 500 thousand dollars, flat tax corporation bills to raise 250 thousand, and war expenditures totaling about 1.511 million with the rest allocated from a 1.73 million balance.
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Denver
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Gunter
House Adopts Food Ili Report Adopts by 257 to 0 vote
The House approved the Food Ili report by a unanimous 257 to 0 vote, adopting the measure without opposition. The action reflects broad legislative support and advances the proposed program in the chamber.
AntiDraft Riots Stir Oklahoma Draft Resistance
Officials report anti draft riots growing in south central Oklahoma as aggregate groups arm themselves and gather to resist call up. Authorities detect a new band believed to base near Shawnee, raising fears of wider agitation across five counties already affected.
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Aggregate
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Fieldln
Senate panel OKs war tax hike to two billion
Senate finance committee on July 21 approved a revision raising the war tax to about 2 billion. New levies include 162 million on corporation incomes, 27.6 million on individuals earning 15,000 or more, 90 million on distilled spirits, and 25 million on beer. Additional measures aim to reach the minimum 1.999 billion, with a further 1 per gallon on distilled spirits and 50 cents per barrel on malt liquors, plus possible increases on brandy fortified wines sugar coffee and possibly tea gasoline and firearms.
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Union News Service
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
President Urges Fruit Saving in Nationwide Appeal
President Wilson calls on women across cities towns and countryside to act now to prevent loss of perishable fruits and vegetables. Secretary D F Houston issues guidance for immediate canning preserving pickling drying and storing. Twenty four states seek government help and information on fruit saving measures.
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Washington
Wilson
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Iron Miners Demand Six Hour Day In Michigan Strike
Two hundred miners at the Colby iron mine in Bessemer Michigan walked out amid fears the action would spread through the Gogebic range. The strikers demand a six hour day a 1 hour and the privilege of working without bosses.
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Colby
Gogebloc Range
Heat Wave Claims Hundreds Across the Nation
A three day heat wave devastates the country, killing over 900 people and prostrating more than 1,800 nationwide. In Copenhagen, Berlin signals readiness to consider peace overtures via Vienna.
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New York
Butte IWW Leader Frank Little Reported Abducted
In Butte Montana on August 2 Frank Little a member of the IWW executive board and a noted labor troubles figure was seized from a lodging house by masked men and spirited to a railroad retreat near the town. Paris France Captain Georges Guynemer credited with downing his fiftieth German aircraft.
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George Guynemer
Plan to seize U S ships and control world freight
Washington reports plans to commandeer ocean-going merchant ships under a new act to back a joint control scheme with Britain. The Shipping Board would regulate charters and rates, with some ships run by owners under government charters to limit costs. Norway warns of famine if U S embargo blocks food exports with Fritjof Nansen urging aid.
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Wilson
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United States
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Germany
Miners Reject Operators Offer in Globe-Miami District
In Miami Arizona striking miners of the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers and allied crafts at a masn meeting here Thursday afternoon voted to refuse concessions offered by the Globe-Miami district operators. Judge McBride outlined the operators proposal to meet the grievance committee monthly and permit hospital inspections. The men insisted on full union recognition. Russ Women Form New Fighting Unit
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Miami, Ariz
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers and Allied Crafts
Globe-Miami
Senators Pass Prohibition Bill in Senate Vote
Washington reports a Prohibition amendment resolution adopted by the Senate by 65 to 20, two thirds required. The measure orders states to ratify within six years. the House must act next.
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Senate
House
Ritter Appointed Swiss Minister to The Hague
Dr Paul Ritter, newly designated Swiss minister to the United States, is reassigned as minister to The Hague. This follows his recent posting as Swiss envoy to Washington and marks a diplomatic reshuffle in Swiss foreign service.
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Ritter
Paul Ritter
United States
Gwies
U S Exports in 1917 Total Foreign Trade Record
Washington reports 1917 foreign trade reached 8 953 000 000 with exports at 6 294 000 000 and imports at 2 659 000 000 The June export total was 576 000 000 the highest monthly total except January The trade balance for the year stood at 3 635 000 000 up sharply from prior years and imports rose 461 000 000 from 1916
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Union News Service
Washington
America
Coal Strike Threatened Seeks Federal Action Over Deportees
Indianapolis August 2 President Wilson urged to intervene after about eighty United Mine Workers of America were deported from a Gallup New Mexico tent colony. Secretary William Green said he would back a nationwide coal miners strike if the outrage is not corrected.
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Gallup
N. M
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Wilson
United States
Industrial Workers of
Germany to bear Balkan War costs in 1917 18
Germany notified Turkey and Bulgaria that it will assume all expenses incurred by these countries in the 1917 to 1918 Balkan war campaign. Also notes Winnolan’s 103rd birthday in Chicago and death of James R. Dickinson, aged 80, in Richmond.
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Zurich
Turkey
Bulgaria
Jeff Davis
Richmond
James RK. Dickinson
Jefferson Davis
Dry forces await December session on Sheppard resolution
Washington report says proponents believe House action is possible immediately on the Sheppard national prohibition measure passed by the Senate, but they will wait until the December 1 session to move the bill. Secretary Daniels recommends probationary appointment as dental surgeon in the Navy for Robert Maxwell of Denver.
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Allies Repulse Counter Blows on Ypres Front
Allied forces repelled a counterattack on the Ypres front, halting the opposition's attempt to gain ground. The engagement preserved frontline positions with no report of major Allied casualties.
World War I Fronts Report Major Allied Gains and German Setbacks
London reports massive German losses in Flanders as Allied forces fight near Ypres and St Julien. British raids near Gourzencourt incur casualties, while Meuse bombardment and Galician clashes continue. Russian retreat noted, and leadership changes announced as Duma criticizes the army. Allied offensive across Lys to Boesinghe praised for early momentum, with French advances near Dixmude and Hooge. American destroyers sink two submarines. U S Army to buy Pinto beans in Colorado to supply ration programs.
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Flanders
Ypres
St. Julien
Gourzencourt
Meuse
Allemont
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Dneister
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Little Napoleon
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Riga
Parsky
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Belgium
Ziliebeke
Yser Canal
Teuton
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Petain
France
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Rupprecht
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Warneton
Cabbage Crop Enormous in U S
Washington reports a bumper cabbage harvest due to heavy rains. The Department of Agriculture urges home and commercial sauerkraut production to conserve food.
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U. S. Washington
Department of Agriculture
Bill to Reorganize Army Staff for Big War Effort
Chairman Dent of the House military committee introduces a bill to reorganize the army general staff for the anticipated large war effort. The proposal aims to streamline command and strengthen executive planning for national defense.
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Washington
Army General Staff
Dent
House
Market Report from Late Market Prices and Livestock
A dated market column lists prices for cattle hogs and sheep, with ranges for steers heifers cows veal calves and feeders. Live poultry and eggs include prices for hens broilers roosters turkeys ducks and related products, along with packing stock drying hides and horsehides.
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Denver
Miscellaneous Market Notes From a Past Era
Fragmented market data lists prices for various commodities and livestock. Entries include barley, corn, oats, and barley derivatives, with regional prices and notes on futures and grading. Also mentions live stock quotations, cattle categories, and bakery items with scattered figures and locations.
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