Wages High But It Costs Money To Live In Germany
Copenhagen reports after June 12 describe how money and connections enable Germans to buy scarce food despite rationing. Butter and lard sold for up to 3 dollars a pound, contraband foods and coffee appear, and dinners hosted by opera singer Jaques Mayer showcase lavish consumption by Americans in wartime Berlin.
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Germany
Copenhagen
Berlin
Bevin
Cdt
Jaques Mayer
New York
30000 SEEK ADMISSION 30000 SEEK ADMISSION
Official figures show 31314 applications for officer reserve camp training in the central army department. Of these certified for examination 24692, 5796 will be trained as camps open August 27 with notices sent August 10. Illinois sent 5407 examinees toward a 9713 quota. Ohio 3507 toward 8015. Indiana 2271 toward 4827. Michigan 1931 toward 482. Missouri 5285 toward 395. Iowa 1006 toward 345. Wisconsin 395 toward 395.
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Chicago
Central Department of the Army
Illinois
Ohio
Michigan
Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Eating on Trains Rules Out Wheat Bread and Extra Charges
Washington reports Herbert Hoover received resolutions from the American Railway Association war board to enforce food conservation rules on dining cars. The regulations set higher charges for extra portions of wheat bread and batters, limit meat portions and restrict breakfast wheat bread, beef, pork, and veal serving, while promoting seafood fruits and vegetables. Sir Edward Carson also left his post as First Lord of the Admirality to join the war cabinet without portfolio.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
American Railway Association
War Board
Hoover
Carson
Fondon
Edward Carlson
War Cabinet
Litle Faith in Michaelis Noted German Chancellor
Washington reports little hope in Dr Georg Michaelis as Germany names a new chancellor. The US State Department doubts any real democratic move or peace basis, seeing the Kaiser guiding Germany. Dutch press sketches portray Michaelis as an old Lutheran scholar and food supplies expert amid wartime nutrition concerns.
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Washington
Germany
State Department
Georg Miehnedis
Reichstag
Iis
Michaelis
One Killed in Raid on Fence in Covington
In West Covington a raid on a suspected fence resulted in Detective John Drees being shot and killed. Albert Cottman alias George Murphy alias Little Gearee and Elmer Woffman were wounded. The raid followed police surveillance of a house at 05 Tlighway, used by Mrs May Gone wife of grocer Raymond Gouge.
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Cincinnati
West Covington
John Drees
Covington
Albert Cottman
George Murphy
Little Gearee
Elmer Woffman
Vaughn Avenue
Cinccinnati
Ebner
General Hospital
Kelly, Kelp and
Clark
Suffragists to serve jail terms for picketing
Washington July 18 six militant suffragists from the National Women's party were arrested at the White House last Saturday while attempting to picket the gates. They chose to go to the workhouse for sixty days rather than pay fines of two dollars. The prisoners, from prominent families, were sent to Orcaquan district jail to begin serving their terms.
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Washington
National Women’s Party
Orccoquan
Dishrieh of
Columbia
Quiet Restored After Industry Strikes and Tensions
Paris reports Premier Dato of Spain optimistic about easing difficulties as strikes in Asturias coal mines and Cartagena factories end. Authorities warn of potential rail strike but say no immediate danger. In Franklin Ohio, smallpox near the city limits prompts health measures. Mrs. Margret Tassell, longtime Franklin resident, dies after years of illness.
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Paris
Dato
Spain
Paris Journal
Asturias Cor
Cartagena
Sheriff deputies plan to mobilize local order in Columbus
The article argues communities should appoint deputy sheriffs to maintain public order as the national guard withdraws. It envisions one sheriff leading a local force to recruit responsible citizens, framing it as a militia alternative under state guidance. The piece appeals to governors and urges adoption to ensure protection.
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Columbus
Ohio
Oho
National ‘Guard
Right of Criticism in New York Court Ruling
Justice Trendrick granted a writ of habeas corpus freeing Harry Aurin who was jailed for thirty days for disorderly conduct after distributing circulars with the Constitution and the Declaration. The judge said the public may criticize the government and the laws without fear of punishment.
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New York
Peter J. Trendrick
State Supreme Court
Harry Aurin
Hendrick
Tie
Curtailment of Train Service Cuts Passenger Miles
New York city reports that railroads have eliminated 16 267 083 miles of passenger service annually to speed freight for the war. Pat Harrison, chairman of the railroads war board, says the move saves manpower field and motive power and will free over 1 120 000 tons of coal for other uses.
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New York
Pat Harrison
Railroads War Board
Nerv Worth helps George Long sleep and digest Ad
George Long of 990 Washington St reports relief from nervous insomnia itching and poor digestion after using Nerv Worth from Howe Drug Co He says he slept better and can eat heartily after trying other remedies and endorses keeping Nerv Worth in the home Ad states a dollar back offer at Howe's Drug Store and retailers in Middletown
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George Long
Howe Drug Co
Washington St
Howe’s Drug Store
Fay
Trang
Middletown
Ady
Man credits Tanlac for restored appetite and energy
J Eugene Wilshire of Covington near Cincinnati recounts relief from stomach trouble and fatigue after taking Tanlac. He says digestion improved, headaches faded, sleep and nerves steadied, and he now eats, sleeps, and works better. Tanlac available at Radcliffe drug store and listed local outlets.
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J. Eugene Wilshire
Covington
Cincinnnati
Mr. Wilshire
Olio Butterfie Company
Tanlae
Radcliffe Drug Store
Trenton
Joseph Fisher
Monroe
M. G. Warner
Middletown
John T. Fay
Oxford
G. M. Adams
Wands
C. D. Gardner
College Corner
J. C. Barkley
Mason
A. T. Bennett
Mands, Willams & DeRood
Reily
Evans &Viehter Bros
Bethany
J. C. Wyle
Ady
Redfield Assistant Resigns Over Export Control Clash
Washington July 18. Dr Edward I Pratt chief of the commerce department bureau of foreign and domestic commerce resigned last night at the request of Secretary Redfield. No reason announced but known differences existed between Redfield and Pratt over administration of the espionage act export control clause.
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Washington
Edward I. Pratt
Commerce Departments
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Redfield
Governor Cox Engagement News Remains Unset
Miss Margaretta Blair returns from the east as no wedding date is set for her engagement to James M. Cox governor of Ohio. Report notes no plans for the ceremony and quotes uncertainty about a set date.
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Chicago
Margaretta Blair
James M. Cox
Ohio
Lutherans pledge loyalty to flag in nine-church meeting
Representatives of nine Lutheran church organizations including about thirty Nebraskans, Iowans and an Ohio group met in Omaha on Tuesday and adopted resolutions declaring unwavering devotion to the flag.
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Omaha
Neb
Lutheran Shurch
Nebraska
Iowa
Ohio
Blockade Runners Suffer Heavy Losses In British Action
German blockade runners from Rotterdam met the British fleet in the North Sea. Four ships sunk, four captured, five stranded, one wrecked, two fled. Pellworm, Brietzeig, Marielorn and Heinz Binhberg named among captured or sunk. Dutch reports claim British bombardment violated territorial waters. Amsterdam newspaper notes protest by the government.
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London
Rotterdam
Lotille
North Sea
Pellwarm
Brielzig
Mariellorn
Blumberg
Brietzeig
Hambure
Hanburg
Marielorn
Sehleswig
Heinz Bhinberg
Itambu
Amsterdam Flandersblad
BLYS
Ispaten
Thik Iby
Army Must be Fully Prepared Before It Is Sent To France
Washington reports outline limits on American deployment to France as World War I preparations focus on logistics. Officials note 60 000 troops could reach French soil by November, but overall force readiness, rail, port, and transportation constraints, plus artillery and aviation build up, shape timing and feasibility.
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France
Washington
United States
Army War College
Seconst
General Pershing
Farmers Fight to Save Delphos Dayton Railway Branch
Farmers and business residents won a U S Court ruling voiding the recent sale of the Delphos branch of the C T D railroad from Dayton to Delphos. A full-line resale of about eighty five miles to Joseph and Bros. Co. was set for later, with a $305000 bid guarantee to restore the line as an entirety.
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Stillwater
Delphos
Trollister
United States Court
Cincinnati
Dayton
Mendon
Celina Ad
Middletown Man Enlists as Aviator Despite Age Limit
Harry Wilson of Middletown Ohio, a manufacturer, secured a waiver from the War Department to join aviation service in the World War amid age restrictions. The article notes his resolve to serve and the department’s concession allowing his enlistment despite being beyond the standard age limit.
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Washington
Hiarry Wilson
Middletown
Ohio
Germany
Wir
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