Reichstag Walkout Halts Germans War Credit Debate
Berlin dispatch reports the Reichstag halted business with members suspending both full chamber and main committee work awaiting a cleared up political crisis. Emperor William summoned Von Hindenburg and Ludendorff for a conference while the war credit measure remains in abeyance amid tensions over cabinet parliamentaryization and a peace resolution.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Reichstag
Emperor William
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Kaiser Threatens to Dissolve Prussian Diet for Reform
Berlin report notes Emperor William orders electoral reform with direct, secret suffrage and a move to end plural voting. The Prussian diet may be dissolved or, for the Lords, a wholesale addition of peers to secure a majority. Internal reform requires federation approval and faces stiff opposition from conservatives.
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Kaiser
Associated Press
Berlin
Mdon
William
House of Lords
Prussia
Old Guard
Junkers
Serial Numbers of Conscriptable Men on Page 11
The Harrisburg Telegraph continues publishing the conscription roll with the remainder of the Second city division and part of the Third. The city portion will finish Monday, with Division No 1 of the county printed next. The remaining county listings follow on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Harrisburg Telegraph
Harrisburg Area Weather Forecast With Thunder Showers
Thundershowers are expected this afternoon or tonight with Sunday likely fair and little temperature change. Eastern Pennsylvania sees similar showers then fair skies with light to moderate southwest to northwest winds. Susquehanna River tributaries fall slowly or stay near 5.1 feet Sunday morning. Wider area cools slightly east of the Mississippi with lower Missouri Valley, Northern Colorado, and Montana also cooler than Friday. Yesterday’s high 81, low 64, mean 72, normal 74.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Mi River
Missouri Valley
Colorado
Menana
Peace Clamor Grows as German Crisis Deepens
Berlin reports a Reichstag strike against the crown and military party amid debate over peace terms. Rumors claim Emperor William abdicated in favor of Prince Joachim. In Austria Hungary the peace clamor grows while the war credit bill stalls. Russian forces in Galicia push forward despite Central Powers resistance. Western fronts see limited fighting as Haig and Petain pursue policy.
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Germany
Berlin
Reichstag
William
Prince Joachim
Austria-Hungary
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Vienna
Galicia
Korniloff
Dniester
Lomnica
Haig
Petain
Crown Prince Questions Reichstag Leaders on Hollweg Policy
Copenhagen reports say the crown prince spoke privately with Reichstag party leaders on July 14 seeking deputies views on Dr Von Bethmann Hollweg and his policies. He pressed for candid opinions from socialists and other deputies and gathered their judgments on the chancellor.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Berlin
Crown Prince
Reichstag
Herr David
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Von
Armadale Transport Sunk by Submarine
British dispatch confirms the transport Armadale was torpedoed and sunk by an enemy submarine in the Atlantic on June 27. A small number of troops were aboard. six soldiers one passenger and four crew are missing and presumed drowned.
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London
Atlantic
France Weeps and Cheers at National Fete in Paris
Paris marks Bastille Day with fervor and quiet joy amid echoes of the 1775 American Revolution. A battalion review features old soldiers like Le Mehnaxer, 64, wounded, promoted sergeant, who fought in 1870 and 1914. 134 battle flags, each with decorated regiments, parade as crowds weep and cheer. wartime bonds with America highlighted by bronze Washington Lafayette medallions.
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Paris
France
America
106Th Infantry
le Mehnaxer
United States
Los Angeles
Legion of Honor
U. S. Discovers Process to Make Explosives Partly Out of Sugar
Washington reports a new secret process to manufacture glycerine from sugar. The cost would drop to about 25 cents per pound, enabling cheaper explosive production while preserving fat supplies. Officials note Germany’s fat shortages impact munitions and soap. The finding comes from chemists collaborating with the Council of National Defense.
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U. S
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Germany
Council of National Defense
Great U S Artillery Program Calls For Spending Two Billions
Washington July 14 A great artillery program for the war against Germany will be provided for in the coming 3 000 000 000 general deficiency appropriation bill to be considered next week by the House appropriations committee. Of the total about 2 000 000 000 is to be asked for big guns ammunition and equipment for use in the event of another call for men in addition to those to be drafted this summer. The bill also plans financing of private plants to make war munitions with a request of 9 000 000 to 10 000 000.
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Washington
Germany
Huse Appropriations Committee
Italy Refuses Extradition in Ruth Cruger Slayer Case
Rome authorities declined extradition of Alfredo Cocchi for the Ruth Cruger murder, citing Italy’s fundamental law. In New York, President Wilson issued a personal arrest warrant for Cocchi, received by District Attorney Edward Swann by registered mail.
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Rome
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
New York
Wilson
Italy
Edward Swann
Services for Mayor Miller Held at Home
Funeral services for the late Mayor Charles A. Miller were held this afternoon at 4 o clock at the home on Briggs street. The Rev H W A Hanson of Messiah Lutheran Church presided. Pilgrim Commandery No 11 Knights Templar led at the grave in Harrisburg Cemetery with pallbearers from Sen Robert Burns Lodge No 464 F and A M and others. Hundreds of friends from Harrisburg and other third class cities attended.
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Charles A. Miller
Briggs Street
H. W. A. Hanson
Messiah Lutheran Church
Pilgrim Commandery
Knights Templar
Harrisburg
Robert Burns Lodge
F.an A. M
A. D. Bacon
E. E. Beidleman
H. W. Gough
E. Z. Gross
Thomas M. Jones
H. F. Oves
E. J. Stackpole
C. C. Schriver
Births Exceed Deaths as City Records 1917 Rise
City health reports show 111 more births in the first six months of 1917 than 1916, with 810 births 437 males 373 females. Deaths rose from 586 to 620, a net increase of 34, month by month figures listed for January through June.
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City Health Bureau
American Ambulance at Neuilly Surrenders to U S and Red Cross
Paris July 14 The American ambulance at Neuilly near Paris will be formally turned over to the American army and the Red Cross next week in the presence of General Pershing. The ambulance committee will be dissolved and replaced by an American Army officer, but the staff of surgeons and nurses may continue serving.
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Associated Press
Paris
Neuilly
Red Cross
General Pershing
Paris Herald
Vanguard of American Army Reaches New Camp Behind French Lines
Paris July 14 The vanguard of American troops arrived at a permanent camp behind the French lines and began training at once despite Pershing holiday orders. Major General Sibert to command, visited Pershing after Genere watches, with Pershing to join later. Bastille Day not formally observed. residents reflect on Franco American solidarity.
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Associated Press
Paris
Trining
Pershing
Sibert
General Pershing
Restoration of Republic in China Achieved in Peking
Washington reports three Americans wounded as Chinese republican troops force surrender of General Chang Hsun's monarchist forces after the Fung Tai capitulation. Occupation of Peking signals complete restoration. Chang Hsun seeks safe conduct at the Dutch legation while Premier Tuan Chi Jui plans republican headquarters.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Chang Hsun
Peking
Fung Tai
Legation
Tuan Chi Jui
Final Arrangements For War Draft Nears Completion
Washington July 14 With 947 of 4559 exemption districts unheard from the prediction for the great drawing under the selective conscription law remains uncertain Yet officials expect complete readiness next week as more districts report and New York City is anticipated to finish by midweek Brigadier General Crowder has submitted the full list of men for selection but boards will not act until examinations begin by district boards
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Associated Press
Washington
New York City
Wilson
Crowder
Sixteen Suffragists Jailed For Fresh White House Protest
Washington July 14 Sixteen Women's Party suffragists attempting a picketing demonstration at the White House gates were arrested and jailed after paying 25 bail each for a Monday hearing. About a thousand people gathered for the event marking the Bastille anniversary and jeered as police escorted the women away. The demonstrators moved in three groups toward east and west gates while police urged them to disperse.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Bastile
East Gate
West Gate
Merchants Meet to Plan Delivery Cuts for War Effort
Harrisburg retail merchants meeting to adopt the Commercial Economy Board's wartime plan. They aim to curb free delivery and return privileges to conserve capital, men, and vehicles for national defense. One delivery per route if possible, and minimal nonessential store accommodations to be eliminated.
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Harrisburg
Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Economy Board
Council of National Defense
United States
Plans For Speeding Up Food Legislation In Senate
Washington July 14 Plans for speeding up final action on food control legislation in the Senate are being mapped out by administration leaders. One move is a steering committee meeting early next week to perfect the House bill along President Wilsons plan for government control of food stuffs feeds and fuel. Debate on the food bill continued in the Senate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Martin
Democratic Steering Committee
House
Ash Survey and Water Works Repairs Ordered by Council
Commissioner Dunkle will bring a report on ash survey and urgent repairs to the city water works. The plan covers a filter plant, pumping station, and reservoir with extensive improvements and funding. The Harrisburg ash and garbage disposal survey findings and future collection recommendations will also be presented.
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Dunkle
Harrisburg
Caterpillars Threaten City Trees in Harrisburg Parks
Harrisburg parks face tussock moth caterpillar outbreaks as crews remove cocoons in Capitol Park and nearby areas to curb a potential epidemic. Officials note caterpillars do not kill trees but repeated attacks can strip them bare and gradually kill them.
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Harrisburg
Capitol Park
Martin Brinton 85 Dies in Camp Hill
Martin Brinton Sr aged 85 died this morning at his home in Camp Hill. Survived by one daughter Mrs T Bowman of Camp Hill and five sons Caleb of Carlisle John M of Salt Lake City George W of Harrisburg Mar Un A of Camp Hill and Christian H of Chicago. Funeral services scheduled for Friday afternoon from the Camp Hill home.
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Martin Brinton, Sr
Hiome
Camp Hill
T. Bowman
Caleb
Carlisle
John M
Salt Lake
City to Honor Guardsmen Who Leave Tomorrow
Harrisburg to muster nearly 800 National Guardsmen into Federal service delaying industrial activity. The parade honors Company C from Harrisburg heading to Chambersburg under Captain Henry M. Stine with Major A. M. Porter leading as chief marshal. Guardsmen from other units camp at Island Park as civic groups join the send off.
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National
Harrisburg
Company C
Chambersburg
Henry M. Stine
Island Park
A. M. Porter
City Grays Veterans’ Association
Spanish War Veterans
Harrisburg Reserves
Seewond
ARMY OFFICERS TAKE CHARGE OF LW. W. STRIKERS
United States Army officers and 192 troops arrived in Hermanas from Douglas to transport 1200 Bisbee exiles to Columbus New Mexico. The deportees will live in a stockade for Mexican refugees and receive rations as a temporary measure to prevent suffering. Local sheriff help aided orderly embarkation and relief meals arrived from El Paso after long deprivation.
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Columbus
el Paso
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