Turkey Unable to Explain Seizure at Tabriz War Looms
The United States seeks explanation for the June seizure of the American consulate and hospital at Tabriz Persia by Turkish troops. Sweden reports inquiry not delivered to the Ottoman government until July 5. Officials fear if regular Turkish forces were involved a war may follow though facts are unclear amid remote communication.
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Turkey
Tabriz
Washington
United States
Persia
Morris
Btockholm
Foreign Office
Peese
Slacker Raid Sweeps 500 Held in Chicago Lockups
In Chicago on July 12 around 5,000 young men were rounded up in a Slacker Raid with about 500 held for further investigation. Municipal jails and draft offices were converted into temporary prisons as the effort extended to a State Council of Defense building. One serious incident occurred when Helga Gustavson was shot by a government agent during attempted escape while officials reviewed his New York classification card leaving him in serious condition. The raids continued with plans to resume the next day.
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Chicago
State Council of Defense
Helga Gustavson
New York
YMCA and YWCA Unite in Full Campaign Drive
The YMCA plans a $112.6 million budget drive for the coming year with the YWCA funds folded in. The campaign targets the central military department with 97 million for camps in the U S and Europe and at least 15 million more. regions split by department will seek funds from New York to Ohio and Colorado, with major gifts expected from leaders like George Perkins.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Central Military Department
Army
New York City
Ohio
Colorado
W. Perkins
York
Eevee
New
Ore Fon the Amusements Now
Fragmentary OCR notes describe amusements and people in Wasilaate during a Mayre event, mentioning collection by Inter avenue. The figures show 2,278,096,104 but details are unclear and copied text is incomplete.
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Collertad
Inter Avenue
See You After War Said By U S Aviator Held In Austria
Italian Army Headquarters reports a note from a U S airman held by Austrian lines. The letter, dated Thursday July 11, is addressed to his chum and asks for peace after the conflict. The Associated Press conveys the message as part of wartime correspondence.
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U. S
Austria
Associated Preas
Tieutenant Ees Sae Ot Pall
Tan
Apia
Benin
Federal wage board case reopened over print paper prices
The federal wage commission will reopen the print paper case on July 29 at the request of manufacturers. They ask the commission to consider the War Labor Board decision granting wage increases to papermill employees. The trade commission had set a price of 34 cents a pound for print paper before the wage increase.
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Trade Commission
Washington
Wade Commission
War Labor Board
The
Wilson Objects to 2.40 Wheat Price in Veto Message
President Wilson drafts a message vetoing the 28 million dollar agricultural appropriation bill over an amendment raising the government minimum wheat price to 2.40 per bushel. Congress members from wheat states try to override but it’s expected the bill will pass again with the wheat provision removed.
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Washington
Preni- Rene ‘Wilson
Congress
Wilson
Germany Excludes Itself From The Society Of Nations
Paria reports Germany has withdrawn from the Society, while commentary from Paris questions allied steps post Versailles. An inter allied war council could create a peace parliament, parallel to the war council, to study a league of nations as a peaceful counterpart. The piece references the July 14 anniversary as a potential occasion to seize momentum.
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Ing Serie
Port Parisien
Lenegads
Versailles
League of Nations
War Council
Sei
Hindenburg Isle Rumor Circulates Among Dutch Traveler
A Dutch traveler reports a persistent rumor about Hindenburg Island failing to function. The notice references a signing by Wilson and a presidential context, suggesting a dubious claim about government actions and a penitentiary matter. The text is garbled but hints at political or wartime speculation surrounding dates and authorities.
Colonel Moore Defies Court Arrest In Alberta Stand
Calgary July 12 Colonel Phil Moore commands First Alberta depot battalion at Victoria Park barracks now an armed camp. Strathcona horse from Sarcee guard HQ. Guards at vantage points. two machine guns sweep open space. Moore to appear before appellate division per supreme court order but will not appear without Ottawa direction. Sheriff Graham may force arrest if he does not appear. issue stems from Alberta supreme court ordering release of drafted men.
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Calgary
Alta
Victoria Park Barracks
Phil Moore
Alberta
Strathcona Horse Division
Sarcee Camp
Moore
Alberta Supreme Court
Ottawa
Graham
Otwa
Germany seeks 7 billion rubles indemnity from Russia
Paris reports the German mixed commission on postwar claims has concluded that Russia owes about 7,000,000,000 rubles for war damages. Berlin’s Vossische Zeitung notes the claims stem from the Brest-Litovsk peace terms and urges immediate settlement.
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Paris
Germany
Russia
Berlin
Vossische Zeitung
Mixed
Aamed
Burnquist Declines Personal Appearance in Contempt Case
Governor Burnquist says Ramsey county district court lacks jurisdiction and will not appear in court to show cause why he should not be jailed for contempt. He argues the state safety commission acted to close Blooming Prairie saloons as a military measure after hours violations. Security troops were sent to Blooming Prairie to enforce closures and reopenings.
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St. Paul
Minn
Ramsey County District Court
J. A. A. Burnquist
Blooming Prairie
State Safety Commission
Burnquat
Blooming
Prairie
Satety Commission
Safety Commission
Minnesota
German Pastor Faces 250 Dollar Fine in Federal Case
Fragmentary report indicates Rev. Wilhelm Gchu of Pomeroy received a 250 dollar fine in a federal matter connected to Dubuaqua Tr ain the five year a Leavenworth case. Details are incomplete but suggest a legal proceeding involving a German pastor and a man named Aian Lathys aiding related actions.
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Dubuaqua
Leavenworth
Pomeroy
Aian Lathysie
Wilhelm Gchu
German and Army Close on Peace With Allies
London reports von Hertling told the Reichstag of a near unity between Germanys political leaders and the army regarding accepting peace proposals from the allies if offered sincerely. He said Germany would adhere to its policy outlined in the papal peace reply and would pursue reforms, noting no real policy differences behind a foreign ministry change.
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London
Germany
Reichstag
von Hertling
Copenhagen
Wilson
Balfour
von Hintze
von Kuehlmann
Count von Hertling
Foreign Ministry
Rumley Waives Immunity If Senate Probes Paper Ownership
New York July 12 Dr Edward A Rumley former publisher of the Evening Mail arrested on perjury charges tied to ownership of the paper which the government says was bought for German interests announced he would waive immunity and place all facts before any Senate inquiry Senator King of Utah proposed an inquiry and Rumley sent a telegram saying he will testify and make available all facts in his possession
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New York
Edward A. Rumley
The
Evening Mall
Senate
King
Utah
Evenine Mail
Jamely
Rains Boost Crops Across North Dakota Slope
Heavy rainfall spread across the slope with Bismarck recording .22 inches Dickinson .40 Jaot 30 and Williston .20 while New England saw the heaviest at .68 inches. The steady showers follow prior rains and boost corn and small grains with favorable conditions predicted for favorable growing weather.
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Bismarck
N. C
New England
Dickinson
Williston
Bowbell
Feanenden
United States Casualty List From Early War Bulletin
The United States casualty list reports multiple service members including Private Walter Ryan of Portaes among those who died of wounds and in airplane accidents. The list notes 2 died in accidents and 3 missing or unaccounted for, totaling five with others wounded lightly.
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Washington
Walter Ryan
Portaes
Rhine towns urged protected from aerial bombardment
Geneva July 12. The Baden Landtag is asked to urge the Grand Duchy government to press imperial authorities for a truce with belligerents to halt air raids on Rhine towns outside active military zones on both sides.
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Geneva
Rhine
Landtag of
Baden
Grand Duchy
Wild life night theft tied to Burroughs payroll heist
Chicago story details a Detroit Burroughs Adding Machine payroll robbery two years earlier. Three men, two brothers and James Walton, were involved. Walton confessed to the 1916 Aug. 1 robbery after detectives traced cars and found weapons. They later drifted to St Louis and Pablo Beach Florida before returning to Chicago. Walton and Steffen were held. Walton’s accomplice Louisa Swanson linked through a romance investigation. The trio, with only $36 left, faced state attorney statements.
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Chicago
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Detroit
Mich
Thin Wan
James Walton
Michigan
Dougina Walton
Louize
Bwenadin
Walton
Arthur Steffen
Murphy
Misa Swanson
Louise Swanson
Steffen
Sonvery
Burroughs
St. Louis
Pablo Beach
Fla
German Bonds In U S Tied To German Propaganda Case
Washington officials disclosed a nearly complete list of holders of German government bonds in the United States as part of secret service work against German propaganda. The Busch family holdings were highlighted, with about 20 000 names on the list derived from investigations over two years. Bonds were issued in six types to evade the British blockade and to become valueless without countersignature by Count von Bernstorff.
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Washington
United States
Busch Family
Alfred L. Becker
New York
Count von Bernstorff
Dr Ben Reitman To Be Released From Workhouse
Fragmentary report indicates Dr Ben Reitman of Chicago, formerly of Minneapolis, serving six months for breading. The note mentions release day and references Burns and a Neville Seven hundred alarm with unclear details from the local source.
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Ben Reitman
Cleveland
Suigi
Dr. Benitman
Chicago
Inneapolis
Italian Army Seizes Berat and War Material in Albania
Italian forces report occupation of Berat and large quantities of war material and prisoners in Albania. French and British actions dominate the Western Front with Longpont and Chavigny Farm area gains. German offensive potential discussed as artillery activity rises near Verdun and on the Marne front amid ongoing scouting and raids.
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Albania
Berat
Verdun
Rheims
Lorraine
Conca Laghi
Val d'Assa
Sasso Rossa
Allipiano
Asiago
Associated Press
Petain
Marne
Villers-Cotterets
Longpont
Chavigny
Fayerolles
Faverottes
Aisne
Chateau-Thierry
Foch
Flanders
Germany
Ypres
Picardy
L' Bussaires
Coblens
Offenburg
Karlsruhe
Toul
Tamorica
Glumaka
Herat
Tamarica
Chavigny Farm
Faverolles
Savage Farm
Monti@ier
Champagne
Meuse
London
Merrit
Meteren
War Office
Kemmel
Pth Britteh
Vatenan
Gavrelia
St Arras
Iso
Sméreia
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Swedish Foreign Office
Hospital
Society OF Nations
Paria
Germanny
Hindenburg
Tensoe
Saay
Mays
Nta
HMNS
Burnquist
Rhinetowns
Volga
Moscow
Turevielf
Bolabevik
Weners
Siberia
Pekris
Siberiz
Ruanim
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