Reichstag Names Terms of Peace in German Assembly
A Berlin dispatch notes Count Ulrich K von Bontzau to succeed Zimmermann as foreign secretary as Reichstag adjourns. A proposed peace resolution urges an economic peace and mutual understanding while rejecting blockades and calling for international courts. Chancellor Michaelis has not yet signaled policy.
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Copenhagen
Ulrich K. von Bontzau
Count von Bernsterff
Alfred Zimmernmannn
Reichstag
Berlin
Johannes Kaempf
Berlin Tageblatt
Germany
Peopler
Refehstag
George Michaelis
Von
Ostener
J. H. von Gernstorff
United States
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Venizelos and King Clash Over Greek Parliament
Dispatches from Athens report serious differences between King Alexander and Premier Eleftherios Venizelos. The king delays signing a decree to re summon the 1915 chamber dissolved by Skouloudis, while Skouloudis demands the king halt both internal and external policy actions carried out by his father.
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Paris
Fremier Venizelos
Athens
Chamber of Deputies
Skouloudis
Extend liquor shipping ban tightens dry territory rules
Washington reports a nationwide ban on all liquor transport into dry areas, forbidding transport by person carrier or in baggage according to Justice Department instructions to U S attorneys. London shipping summary notes 17 ships sunk in a week including 14 British merchant vessels over 1,600 tons and seven fag fag ships lost.
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Washington
United States
Department of Justice
London
Armed Citizens Oust J. W. W.s From Bisbee Arizona
Bisbee Arizona reports 1100 plus alleged I W W members deported in 24 cattle cars as deputy sheriffs and armed citizens force them from town. Two killed during deportation, workers strike two weeks earlier, plan to send group to Columbus New Mexico. Governor Campbell seeks federal troops. Wilson warns against vigilante action. Internees to be identified and possibly detained.
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Bisbee
Ariz
Columbus
N. M
Warren
Citizens’ Protective League
Metal-Workers
Harry C. Wheeler
Cochise County
Phoenix
Campbell Wtred
Parker
Fort Sam Houston
United States
Campbell
Wilson
Secretary of War
Arizona
Woodrow Wilson
Allen
Wilson urges quick action on food and fuel control bill
In a July 14 letter to Senator Martin, President Wilson backs a government control bill limited to foodstuffs and fuel as in the original house bill. He opposes Gore’s substitute and wants prompt congressional action, while opposing broad expansion to steel and other products. Senate Smoot amendment on buying distillery stocks is viewed skeptically and likely to be altered or dropped. Martin says the letter will not be made public.
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Washington
Martin
Wilson
Gore
Congress
Smoot
Vanguard Explodes at Anchor Sinking. 97 Survive
The British battleship Vanguard blew up at anchor on the night of July 9. An internal explosion caused the disaster with 3 survivors aboard at the time, later reduced to two after one died. Total crew 870. 24 officers and 71 men were away when the blast. A full inquiry ordered. The vessel of 19 250 tons, St Vincent class, launched 1900.
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London
Vanguard
Admiralty
H. M.S. Vanguard
James D. Dick
Germans Seek Peace Terms Amid War Debates
Amsterdam reports Count Karloyi says Germany desires peace but demands negotiation and democratization. Hungarian leaders urge honorable peace preserving frontiers and independence, while Esterhazy supports continued alliance with Germany. In Berne, Bethmann-Hollweg reiterates that peace without annexations is unacceptable and terms cannot be declared.
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Amsterdam
Michael Karloyi
Hungarian Independent Party
House of Deputies
Budapest
Germany
Czernin
Julius Beck
Hungary
Moritz Esterhazy
Baron Beck
Berne
Switzerland
Berlin
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Reichstag
Cyclone Storm Strikes Danville Area Killing Child
A cyclone like storm ripped through Fairmont and Homer Illinois injuring dozens and killing a three year old child of Frank and Mrs. Pritchard. An interurban car was blown from its track near Homer injuring several passengers. Many farmhouses lost roofs and trees were uprooted with damage to cornfields near the Champaign aviation area.
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Danville
Fairmont
Frank Pritchard
Homer
Champaign County
Chiumipaiga County
Suppression of Berlin Lokal Anzeiger by Military
Copenhagen reports the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger is suppressed indefinitely by military authorities. No reason given, but linked to an Austro Hungary attack context and a Czernin statement favoring peace without annexations.
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Lokal Anzeiger
Copenhagen
Berlin
Austria-Hungary
Count Czernin
Ann’ Sedon
William Furst Composer and Orchestra Leader Dies
William Furst, composer and orchestra leader, died in Freeport ML. He worked with Charlies Frohman and David Belasco for many years. Born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1852.
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William Furst
Freeport
Charlies Frohman
David Belasco
Baltmore
Wilson warns against huge profits in war
President Wilson appeals to coal operators and manufacturers to abandon selfish profit chasing during the war. He vows no tolerance for unjust gains, urges patriotism and cooperation, and calls for a single price for government and public while condemning inflated ocean freight rates that hinder the war effort.
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Washington
Wilson
France
Germany
Plan to Stop German Propaganda Tied to I W W
Congress seeks to force immediate action by convening United States grand juries in key locations including East St. Louis Douglas Columbus Bisbee and areas in Oregon and Washington. A United States judge would indict and try offenders on the spot to deliver a rapid deathblow to the organization.
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Washington
United States
Gregory
Congress
East St. Louis
Douglas
Ariz
Columbus
N. M
Bisbee
Oregon
Norse Ship Runs Aground Off Newfoundland shores
The Norwegian American liner Kristianiafjord carrying 1200 passengers from an American port via Halifax to Norway ran aground seven miles west of Cape Race on Newfoundland's southeastern coast. Passengers were landed safely at Portugal Cove after the grounding amid night fog and heavy rain.
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St. John's
N. F
Kristianiafjord
Halifax
Norway
Cape Race
Newfoundland
Portugal Cove
Uner
Liquor Transport Forbidden Into Dry Territory
Washington officials announce a comprehensive ban on transporting any liquor into dry territory. The measure applies to conveyance and baggage and is enforced nationwide by the Department of Justice.
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Department of Justice
Traps in German Crisis Report Stir Hope for Reforms Gone
A Rome dispatch warns that power shifts from the Kaiser to the crown prince signal a more militaristic Germany. Italy refuses negotiations with the new government as warnings rise that democratic reforms are unlikely and war aims of annexations and indemnities continue. State department notes misperceptions from Berlin and Austrian cooperation with Germany persists despite pro peace sentiment in Austria Hungary. Emperor Karl faces separatist moves in Hungary and Bohemia amid imperial tensions.
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Washington
Rome
Germany
Italy
State Department
Berlin
German Empire
von Fickenhayn
Campaigen
Austria- Hungary
Carl
Hungary
Bohemia
Austria
Udine War Mission Delivers Report To Premier Roselli
The Italian war mission led by the prince of Udine returns from the United States and reports to Premier Roselli and other ministers. It describes a satisfactory trip to America and the arrangements made there. The prince delivered President Wilson's message to King Emmanuel in reply to a prior note.
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Tome
Stops work on Zeppelins reported in Lausanne dispatch
London reports no more Zeppelins are being built at Friedrichshafen. Thousands of workers moved from airship construction to airplanes. In a separate item from Galveston, nine Mexicans drowned July 7 near Tampico when a launch was struck by the American tug Gulfport. the tug is held by Mexican authorities.
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London
Lausanne
Friedrichshafen
Galveston
Tex
Tampico
Gulfport
Nation in Brief in 1915 Era News Snapshot
A cyclone toppled a passenger car injuring seven between Ogden and Homer Illinois Traction. A Pugh Stores receiver petition seeks control for 38 stores across six states. A. A. Cooper lumber yards burn down with $200000 loss in Dubuque. Prof Ernst E Severy dies by poison in Columbus. American troops begin first night at permanent camp near front. Russian losses and prisoner counts from Lodziany region reported by Petrograd. Rear Admiral William H Emery U S N dies at 71. Postal Red Cross gifts total $55994.31. War funding of about $3 billion planned for next week. Serbian minister appeals Slavs in Arizona mining region to return to work. Amy E Archer-Gilligen convicted of murder in Hartford and set to hang. Harvey D Gibson named Red Cross manager for war council duties.
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Champaign
Ogden
Homer
Illinois
Pugh Stores Company
Superior Court
Chicago
A. A. Cooper & Co
Dubuque
Kalusz
Galicia
Petrograd War
Red Cross
Burleson
Washington
Congress
Arizona
Lioubomir Michailovitch
Bisbee
Ariz
Amy E. Archer-Gilligen
Hartford
Conn
Franklin R. Andrews
Andrews
Windsor
Harvey D. Gibson
Liberty National Bank
New York
American Red Cross
Henry I. Davidson
Red Cross War Council
Gibson
Teutons Pierce Foe Line In Belgium and France
German forces report major captures in the Yser district with 1,260 prisoners including 27 officers. The British claim high losses as they retreat across the Yser. In Woevre north of Firey the Germans attack and are repulsed. A London war office statement notes a 1,400 yard front penetration of British lines in Belgium. A later British report says German activity south of Lambersetayde included a raid repulsed with Germans returning to trenches.
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Berlin
German Marine Corps
Yser
Belgium
Army Headquarters
Paris
Woevre
Firey
London
British
War Office
Prince Rupprecht
Lambsertayde
Markets Show Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices
ChicagoJuly 4 markets report shows wheat led at around 2.04 to 2.06 for July and September contracts, with corn near 1.68. Flour prices list several grades and bag types, while hay prices touch 14.80 to 19.50 for timothy and clover mixes. Cattle offerings range from good to choice steers around 14.00 to 18.26, hogs at 14.40 to 18.00 for standard weights, and sheep and lambs noted with value ranges as well.
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Chicago
Ing. Eat
Lok Lim
Timothy
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Kaiser
UDINE
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