German Emperor Declares War Resolve and Defense
Berlin August 2 Emperor William issues a proclamation to the German people declaring three years of hard fighting and a resolve to continue the war in defense of a strong free empire. He condemns enemy peace proposals as disdainful and asserts German strength will prevail despite international slander. The speech, dated August 1 1917, calls for tireless toil and arms to end the conflict on favorable terms.
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Germany
Little
Butte
Unid
Uncle Sam
Vrane
Cov
Campbell
Arizona
Solidarity
Charles of Austria Young Ruler Who Escaped Russian Shell
Charles of Austria emerges as a young ruler who narrowly survived a Russian shell on the front line. Reports describe his steadfast conduct amid heavy shelling as he commands troops and sustains leadership during combat conditions.
Supposed German Agent Taken in Maryland Patrol
Baltimore authorities report U S proving grounds at Indian Head Maryland captured a supposed German secret agent. The prisoner allegedly lurked around the proving grounds for several days before detention.
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Baltimore
United States Proving Grounds
Indian Head
Proving Grounds
Child Dies of Infantile Paralysis in Marion
John T. Preston, son of George Preston, died in Marion Indiana after a short illness from infantile paralysis. It is the first reported case in this portion of the state this year.
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Marion
Ind
John T. Preton
George Preston
Impeachment Charges Filed in Texas Legislature
Charges designed to form the basis of impeachment proceedings against Governor Ferguson were filed in the Texas House by Speaker Fuller after the special session opened. Four deputy sheriffs guarded the chamber as every entrant was searched for firearms.
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Austin
Tex
Ferguson
House of Representatives
Fuller
Norwegian steamer Davis torpedoed near Holmgrae
Bergen Norway Aug 2 The Norwegian steamship Davis was torpedoed twenty miles at sea from Holmgrae One passenger and one sailor were killed in the attack with further injuries and damage reported aboard.
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Bergen
Norway
Davis
Holmgrae
Death of Lieutenant Dickinson of Davis Guards in Richmond
Lieutenant James R. Dickinson of Jefferson Davis personal guards died in Richmond at eighty. He accompanied Davis when he left the city during the evacuation of the Confederate troops.
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Jefferson Davis
Richmond
James R. Dickinson
President Davis
Coal men target of Illinois and nation
In Illinois and nationwide, coal prices draw sharp action as Governor Lowden cancels a planned meeting with coal magnates. A state council of defense session promises drastic price cuts and outlines powers to restrain price increases. Federal probe opens into coal pricing.
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Illinois
Chicago
Springfield
Lowden
State Council of Defense
State Council
Oglesby
Brundage
Samuel Insull
John P. Hopkins
Levy Mayer
Hinton G. Clabaugh
Potts Charged With Fraud Over $300 After Circus Accident
Edward Slinkard of Washington files a war rant alleging Bessie Potts obtained $300 under false pretenses after the circus accident that killed Dr Thomas J Slinkard of Nashville. He says the real Mrs Slinkard lives in Nashville and notes the couple registered as husband and wife at a Bloomington hotel shortly before the crash.
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Bloomington
Ind
Bessie Potts
Edward Slinkard
Washington
Thomas J. Slinkard
Nashville
Tenn
Robinson’ Circus
Potts
Young Slinkard
Mrs. Slinkard
Quarters Planned for Sanitary Unit at Camp Grant Rockford
Dr. C St. Clair Drake director of the Illinois department of health is in Springfield assisting to establish quarters for the sanitary unit at Camp Grant Rockford as of August 2.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois Department of Health
Camp Grant
Rockford
C. St. Clair Drake
Mobilization Order For Tenth Illinois Infantry Friday
SPRINGFIELD Aug 2 Adjutant General Dickson issued an order for the mobilization of the Tenth Illinois infantry at Camp Linden on Friday.
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10Th
Springfield
Ill
Dickson
Tenth Illinois Infantry
Camp Lowden
Senate Approves Prohibition Amendment In Dry Vote
The Senate adopted a resolution to submit a federal prohibition amendment to the states by 65 to 20 with a six year ratification window. Hardwick amendment to ban liquor purchases was rejected 62 to 4, while Harding's six year submission limit passed 56 to 23. Kenyon of Iowa urged national duty over alcohol.
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Washington
Senate
House
Broussard
Culbertson
Gerry
Hardwick
Hitchcock
Hasting
James
Lewis
Phelan
Pomerene
Reed
Underwood
Brandegee
Calder
France
Lodge
Penrose
Wadsworth
Warren
Weeks
Harding
Ohio
Sheppard
Kenyon
Iowa
Army
Myers
Cummins
Curtis
Stone
Senate Passes Alien Draft Plan Amid Food Bill Breakthrough
Washington Aug. 2 Senate adopts Senator McCumber resolution urging President to negotiate with allies to draft their aliens in the United States. Senate conferees strike out the congressional committee on war expenditures amid a party split. Gore Kenyon Page oppose. Chamberlain and Smith of SC and GA with Warren vote to yield.
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Washington
McCumber
Senate
Wilson
House
Chamberlain
Smith
South Carolina
Georgia
Warren
Wyoming
Gore
Kenyon
Page
Chicago and Kansas City Livestock and Market Report
Market snapshot shows hogs and cattle receipts and price ranges in Chicago Kansas City and East Buffalo with reported bids for light heavy and prime cuts. Grain and produce including wheat corn oats butter eggs and poultry alongside vegetables and fruits priced across regions.
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Chicago
Kansas City
East Buffalo
Dunning and Stevens
Livestock Commission
N. Y
Heat Toll Tops Fifty Eight in New York
Between 2 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. the extreme heat killed 58 people and caused more than 200 prostrations in New York. Hospitals reported a steady stream of heat victims arriving by ambulance during the afternoon.
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New York
Rivers Bill Totals 27 Million As Conferees Agree
Conferees on the rivers and harbors bill reached a agreement totaling 27 826 000 dollars. Senate provisions for federal acquisition negotiations on the Cane Cod canal were kept. The only changes restore 326 000 for James Nansemond and Appomattox rivers Virginia and delete 75 from the upper Missouri river project between Sioux City Iowa and Fort Benton
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Washington
Senate
House
James
Nansemond
Appomattox
Virginia
Missouri River
Sioux City
Fort Beoten
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Turkey
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United States
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Hay
United Mine Workers of America
Gallup
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