Draft Schedule Changes for Unmarried Men in War Effort
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowder confirms staged entrainment dates for the first draft. Thirty percent depart September 5, another 30 percent September 19, and 30 percent October 3, with the final ten percent late October. President Wilson seeks Weeks’s view on exempting married men, arguing it is economically unsound to draft those with families while single men are available.
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Washington
Crowder
Wilson
Weeks
Rankin attacked as Montana women press for votes
In Butte Montana on August 18 women confront Congress member Jeannette Rankin accusing her of courting socialist support to win Senate votes. The scene centers on heated political agitation tied to labor troubles and Rankin's alleged unsolicited visit.
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Butte
Mont
Montana
Jeannette Rankin
Congress
Senate
German Sub Loss Reports Exaggerated at Allied Conference
Paris report says German official port of merchant shipping sunk by submarines was exaggerated by 4 percent after allied navies conference of admirals held in Paris on July 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Paria
Regular Army recruits surge past quota as 1000 join daily
Washington Aug 15 Reuters reports war volunteers for the regular army total 190347, exceeding the expanded army by 7000. Enlistment averages over 1000 daily with 25 states未-supplied their quotas. California has 7186 of 4754 quota and Nevada 936 of 162. Wyoming 649 of 200.
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Washington, D. C
California
Nevada
Wyoming
Wilson to discuss Pope peace proposals in high level talks
President Wilson and Secretary Lansing plan a series of conferences to map the Entente view on Pope Benedict XVs peace message before replying. The discussions will frame the stance on the war and food relief amid the ongoing war considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Wilwa
Lansing
Benedict
Beamer Liroud-George
Ullex Gs
Britain
Major Guy La Follette Named National Guard Officer
Indianola Iowa August 18 Guy E K La Follatte a former Sioux City newspaper man and longtime Des Moines and Helena Montana editor has been appointed major in the cartermaster department of the national guard according to a letter from friends in the area La Follette is nephew of United States Senator La Follette and has had a varied career in journalism including the Bronx and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
Guy EK
la Follatte
Mioux City
Cartermaster
Tona National Guard
Latte
United States
la Follette
Bronx
Russ Cheek Orators Urging Nation Fight
Petrograd Aug 10. Veterans of the Russian revolutionary movement many leaders of the social democrats met at the Joal Theater. They were addressed by Catherine Chereshkevskaya and Prince Peter Krupotkin who recently returned from exile and by Mile. Were Yoonu. The speakers urged the audience to defend the future tyrant and were met with great enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Jo’ael
Matherine Hreshkovakaya
Peter Krupotkin
Mile
Apoukersa
Boston Dem candidate charged with assault linked to plot
In yesterday’s report from St Louis the name Thomas Benton appears among those connected to the Kant plot. The article mentions Bostot Loule Al and a former Democratic candidate, noting an assault charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostot Loule
Aug. ST
Yeaterday
Kant
T. Louis
Thomas Benton
Alwhilil
Boston
Inuit defendants confess in Arctic murder trial
Sinnistiak and Cluksuk confess to murdering Father Leroux and Father Rouvier in the Copper Mine river district. They describe being hired to pull a sleigh, quarreling, and Sinnistiak fatally stabbing the priest, followed by the mutilation of the bodies after a lengthy NWMP pursuit across 1006 miles of wilderness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedmonton
Alta
Copper Mine
Sinnistak
Jovviere
Mskimos
North Coun
Austrians in U S Held as Kaiser Spies
San Francisco officials report German navy officer Theut Irving Schneider arrested on a presidential warrant as a spy. Maps and papers deemed incriminating found with him. Theodore Kassinger, former department store employee, alleged to share apartments with four American army officers. Prisoners held without bail or hearing.
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San Francisco
Theut- Irving
Schneider
Department of Justice
Wil Schneider
Theodore Kassinger
Iment
Scheider
California Avitation Corps
Department of the Military Service
Nul
Froeasonn
Iowa food officers named by Hoover
Washington Aug 1 President Wilson approved 28 men as federal food commissioners in 28 states. Iowa appoints J F Deems Burlington and Prof Alfred Atkinson Rosemount among others to coordinate state and federal food control efforts without pay.
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Washington
Wilson
Food Administration
Arizona
Imoothy A. Hoerdan
Ming- California
Ralph J. Merritt
San Pranciaco
Iowa
J. F. Deems
Hurlington
Montama
Alfred Atkinson
Rosema
Nebraska
Gillenson W
Wattles
Omaha
Nevada
Henry M. Jioyt
Reno
New Mexico
Ralph (. Rly
Santa Fe
Oregon
W. B. Ayer
Portland
Utah
W. W. Armstrong
Salt Lake City
Charles Helberd
Spo- Wyoning
Theodore
Diers
Sheridan
Graves' Posing Brings Arrest in Kansas City
Washington reports Dr Karl Arm giard Graves arrested in Kansas City after claiming to work for the state department. Authorities say he posed as a Western U S representative and as an international spy harming official standing.
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Graves
Kansas City
Washington
Karl Armgiard Graves
State Department
Accu
German Concessions in Poland Due Soon
London reports that Germany plans concessions in Poland shortly but requires Austria's approval. The information comes from Reuters on good authority.
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Poland
London
Reuter Limited Foye
Austria
Impeachment hearing prep in Ferguson case continues
In Austin on August 17 Governor James BE Ferguson was expected to testify as impeachment charges brought by O. Fulber proceed. A ruling on the evidence is not anticipated until next week.
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Austin
Tex
James BE
Ferguson
Fulber
Kite
Chicago
Carter
Tingle
Lowden
Usinois
State Council
Cou
Federal Trade Commission
Acton
Amd
Strike agitation renews in Germany reported by echos
Semi official note reports extreme socialist circles distributing circulars in munition factories urging workers to strike. The notice appeals to laborers not to be misled and not to desert and betray their comrades fighting in the war.
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Copenhagen
Fermi
Diehting
Canadian Hospitals Treat 8811 Wounded War Casualties
Ottawa reports Canadian military hospitals treating 8811 wounded as of August 17. The tally includes 320 new patients brought in last week, convalescents rising to 7082, 1104 in convalescent homes for tuberculosis, and 67 percent in other facilities chiefly general hospitals. Returnees are divided into five groups for service or further care.
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Ottawa
Teutons Renew Pillaging and Burning Towns Frontline Fighting Intensifies
German and British reports clash as Langemarck Falls to British forces while French ruins spread. German statements claim success on the Yser canal and gains near Dixmuding while French and Belgian towns including St Quentin endure widespread looting and destruction. Canadian position west of August appears contested amid heavy fighting along Lens.
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Langemarck
Ypres
St. Quentin
Rheims
St Quentin
Cathedrals Fire Shrouds St Quentin Amid Frontline Battles
Report from Paris dated Aug 18 by Associated Press describes St Quentin cathedral at nightfall surrounded by smoke and later a mass of flames. German attempts near Loos and in Ypres, Verdun, and Belgium meet stiff French and British resistance with heavy artillery and few lasting gains. Russian front notes predicted winter campaign and potential northern developments.
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Berlin
Yaer Canal
Drel@rachten
Belgium
Entente
Siatement
Bixechcote
St. Julien
Warneton
Langemarck
Associated Press
France
Btventin
Ettin
Erne Ant
Germany
Associated Preas
Paris
Havas
St. Quentin
St Quentin
Hrntiah
Loox
Polnta
Yprey
Yeaterday
Steenboke
Alene
California
Cerny
Verdun
Courieres Wood
Bexonvaux
Korniloff
Petrograd
Royal Air Service raids hit Belgium targets
London reports Royal Navy air service bombarded Belgian military objectives. Bombs fell on Ontend railway station, God sidings, and Thourovt junction with fires observed. Bomber crews returned safely after operations over Charleroi and Leuven area.
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London
Admiralty
Royal Bavaakr
Belgium
Ontend
God Sidings
Thourovt
Rome
Chistelies
Kegel
Uytierke
Shift Troops to Fort Riley Announcement
A redistribution of troops announced this afternoon moves units from Camp Dodge Des Moines to Fort Riley Kan. Troops from Minnesota and Iowa will shift to Riley with others from Illinois South Dakota and Nebraska redirected as part of cantonment realignments.
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Nebraska
South Dakota
Des Moines
Washington, Alg
Fort. Dodge
Worth
Minnesota
Iowa
Illinois
Camp Dodge
Riley
Kan
China Declares War on Germany and Austria Hungary
Peking reports that China, under President Peng Kow Chang, severed relations with Germany and declares war with Germany and Austria Hungary. The declaration abrogates treaties with the central powers and affirms commitment to international law and The Hague conventions.
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Peking
Peng Kow Chang
China
Germany
Austria
Austria-Hungary
Hague Concentions
Airplanes Collide at Armour Heights Killing Cadet H. J. Dore
Two planes collided at high speed at Armour Heights aviation camp in Toronto. Cadet H. J. Dore died from a broken neck and severe burns when his plane burst into flames. the other pilot landed safely. The Royal Flying Corps withheld the other aviator's name.
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Toronto
Ont
Armour Heights
H. J. Dore
Royal Plying Corps
Earth
Pope's Peace Plea Urged With Allied Cannon Music
Corriere D Italia and Giornale Di Italia note the pope's peace proposals echo Lloyd George and Wilson calling for restoration and no annexations. They urge allied cannon fire from Flanders to the Gulf of Trieste to spur renewed assault on the central powers.
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Lloyd George
Wilson
Corriere D'italia
Vatican
Lloyd-George
Corriere D Italia
Giornale di Liatta
Flandera
Gulf of
Triest
Detroit Blames J. W. W. for Ship Yards Rows
Detroit authorities claim the Industrial Workers of the World caused labor troubles at Great Lakes Engineering works near River Houge. Notices demand all members depart immediately or be jailed after three strikes in 10 days. workers had seen a 10 percent wage increase yet agitation persists.
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Detroit
Mich
Great Lakes
River Houge
East St Louis Cops Arrested For Race Riots
East St Louis Illinois August 17 thirty men including seven police officers were arrested on indictments returned by the grand jury investigating July disturbances. The force comprises a lieutenant two sergeants and four patrolmen with nineteen department members indicted and more arrests anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
St. Louis
Leutenant
Wounded Americans in London Reported as Independent Soldiers
Report states wounded Americans in London were not U S forces but independent soldiers connected with British and Canadian troops. The Aug. Welch unit reported capture and hospital transfer, with unclear details on their exact roles or allegiance.
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U.S
London
Pershing
Rngland
Congress Bar on Liberty Bond Ownership Proposed
Washington August 17. Representative Morgan of Oklahoma asks to bar members of Congress from buying or owning Liberty Bonds until the measure is acted on. He also urges that those who fix interest on bonds not be permitted to hold them.
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Congress
Washington
Bembera
Morgan
Oklahoma
War profits debate aims to curb revenue gains
Washington reports show House leaders resisting the war revenue bill. They push for taxing net year profits and plan to strip war profits, aiming to confiscate excess gains. A parcel post stamp tax proposal faces Senate committee opposition as discriminatory against farmers. Senator Curtin cites 18 million dollar expenditures this year and favors taxes on incomes luxuries and inheritance for large estates.
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Washington
Senate
House
Ways and Means
Hese
Senate Committee
Post Office Department
Curtin
Kansans
U S Readying Federal Action Over West Coast Disorders
Washington January reports indicate the United States may mobilize federal troops to Washington Oregon Montana and Idaho to protect war industries and maintain order. Officials warn civil authorities could be unable to cope, with food and fruit damage noted and federal intervention possible if requested by states or the justice department.
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Washington, D
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Food Administration
Canton
Department of Justice
Civil Authoritien
Delegation Unfit to Discuss Peace Plans Debated in Commons
London August 17. In the house of commons J Ramsay McLon auld chairman of the labor party questioned the government over the Daily Mail Petrograd dispatch and Kerensky attitude toward the Stockholm conference. Lord Hugh Cecil charged the proposed Stockholm delegation with mental or training unfitness to handle arising problems.
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London
House of Commons
J. Ramsay McLonauld
Labor Party
Mall
Petrograd
Kerensky
Stockholm
Andrew Honor Law
M. Kerensky
Lord Hugh Cecil
German Casualty List for July Announced
Tondon Aug 17 German casualties reported during July in official lists total 9 863 primarily from killed died of wounds or sickness 21 389 prisoners 14 038 severely wounded and slightly wounded totals since the war began exceed 4 500 000
Kaiser Must Think It Over On Peace Proposal
Copenhagen reports the German government will only decide on Pope Benedicts peace proposal after careful deliberation in full accord with its allies. The foreign office has conveyed this statement to the German press.
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Copenhagen
Benedict
Ihs
Germany
Hayes Center Woman Shoots Son to Prevent Entry
Hastings Nebraska August 17 a Hayes Center woman fired at her sleeping son to keep him from joining the war effort. Police report say she acted after fearing draft or voluntary enlistment. The shooter claimed she did it to save his life and prevent him from going to war.
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Son
Hastings
Neb
Hayes Center
Harry McCielwod
Culbertson
After Kaiser's Family
Federal authorities continue custody of Dr Karl Artingaard Graves who calls himself an international spy He planned a trip to Denver to obtain papers to prove the eye of the Dbokenzeller Graves possession included documents about establishing a Saxon union for a far country
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Ka City
Aus
Cuatody
Karl Artingaard Graves
Graves
Denver
Dbokenzeller
Union Farb
Japanese Freight Steamer Hire Haru Grounded Off Alaska Coast
The Japanese freight steamer Hire Haru ran ashore on an inland area off the Alaskan coast on July 27. Weed and cargo valued at about $1,000,000 were lost, according to a message received by the Marine Department of the Chamber of Commerce. The fate of the crew is not yet known.
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San Frangiaco
Cal
Botw
Haru
Alaskan
Marine Department of the Chamber of Commerce
Pope Benedict Laments Peace Plea Rebuff
Rome reports the pope is very depressed by the unfavorable reception of his appeal for peace. The August 18 dispatch notes Benedict XVI’s disappointment amid mounting global tensions.
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Pope
Rome
Benedict
Third Iowa infantry mobilizes for France in Des Moines
The Third Iowa infantry mobilizes at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines with 3 600 soldiers to camp at the state game farm. Companies A H G and L arrive by foot and rail, preparatory tents rise as trains bring volunteers from multiple towns. The unit braces for departure with the Pershing battle cry Are we downhearted No.
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the Moines
Des Moines
Sumacs
Third Iowa Infantry
France
State Salr Grounds
Winterset
Onkaloosa
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Kork
Fair Grounds
Burlington
Hed Oak
Willinca
Corning
Sammie
General Pershing
Making of Whisky in U S Ceases Sept
Washington DC Aug 18 The government sets a 10 pm September night as the deadline for all distilleries to stop alcohol production for beverage use The 30 day grace period ends at midnight September 9 but closing restrictions prevent operations on Sunday and after 1 am Saturday night per internal revenue law.
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Washington
D. C
Food Administration
United States
Internal Revenue
Wife Sees Telegram From Dora and Kills Family in Ohio
In Chillicothe Ohio on August 15 a woman identified as Dora from El Paso Texas sent a telegram to her husband James Nelson claiming him as her own. Mrs Nelson shot her husband and her year old boy then killed herself. The boy died next morning. The woman left a note explaining her motive. The Nelsons had recently moved from Fort Wayne Indiana where the father worked on a new army cantonment.
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Chillicoothe
Ohio
Dora
el Paso
Tex
James Nelson
Nelson
Wort Wayne
Ind
New Army
Hughes Seeks Police Exemption From Army Draft
Charles E. Hughes, district board of appeals chair, says he favors exempting policemen and medical students from the draft while the board would still follow the law. The trial of Louis J. Cherey and Samuel J. R. Bernfield begins here Monday, former local exemption board members removed by order of President Wilson. The indictment accuses them of conspiring to fraudulently secure draft exemptions.
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Charles E. Hughes
District Board of Appeals
Louis J. Cherey
Samuel J. R. Bernfield
Wilson
National Army
Winiler
Wilton
Federal Grand Jury
Japanese envoy donates to police widows fund in port visit
Viscount K Jetil head of the imperial Japanese mission to the United States, on the way to Washington, gave $200 to the local police widows and orphans fund as a token of gratitude for police courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Viscount K. Jetil
United States
Washington
U.S. Ad Board Seeks Funds To Promote Liberty Bonds
The Advertising Advisory Board of the Rev erted Advertising Clubs of the World sent a delegation to Washington led by Herbert B Houston to urge Secretary McAdoo to spend from 1 000 000 to 2 000 000 on advertising the next Liberty loan bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Washington
the Nations Advertising Advisory Board
Reverated Advertising Clubs of the World
Herbert 8. Houston
New York
McAdoo
Two Killed in Katy Wreck Near Watungs
Fort Worth reports engineer Jerry Scott and fireman W A Ham mock, both of Denison, died when a Missouri Kansas & Texas limited collided with a freight train near Watungs nine miles north of Fort Worth. Four others were injured but not seriously. The freight was backing in or siding when the accident occurred.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Jerry Scott
W. A. Hammock
Denison
Kansas & Texas Limited
Watungs
Here
Officer Accidentally Shot at Camp Meade
Baltimore dispatch reports Major Charles Hillingslen, U S Army sanitation chief at Camp Meade, found dead from a gunshot this afternoon. A five officer committee led by Corone Klein concluded the shooting likely accidental while Hillingslen examined a pistol with a spring trigger. no one else was in the tent.
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Baltimore
Charkes Hillingslen
United States
Atamy Meade
Tin Ton
Corone Klein
Tenth New York Infantry
Iiliingsles
Bernstorff Appointment Sparks Turkey Controversy
Count von Bernstorff arrives in Berlin after talks with Imperial Chancellor and is slated for a new post as ambassador to the United States. The Turkish mission to Constantinople remains unsettled amid the diplomatic shuffle.
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Bertin
Awa
Count von Bernstorff
Willansador
United States
Ay Giermal Amphasaador
Constantinople
Berlin
Michae Nha
Frontier oil operation report from Petrograd August
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Ausso Swedish frontier operation near Petrograd in August during WWI. Key terms mention frontier closure and possible oil or industrial actions amid wartime activity.
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Petrograd
Aug
Governors Call for Coal and Steel Price Reductions
Governors in coal producing states demand immediate price cuts for coal and pig iron to avert business failure in Iowa and across the Midwest. A Chicago conference is set for August 23 to consider further action if federal measures lag.
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Harding
Chicago
Iowa
United States
Civil War Meat Prices Rise as Grains Struggle to Drop
Chicago reports meat prices at historic highs with beef and pork leading the surge. Packers blame rising grain costs guided by Hoover, while rainfall boosts grain but ranchers withhold cattle for higher prices. In Kansas City hogs hit $18.60 and $18.75, up from prior days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Herbert Hoover
Hogs Reach New Record Price As Market Rises
Hog prices surged to 215.90 per 100 pounds, up 45 cents from yesterday, marking the highest level at this hour and a larger advance than any prior day. The market showed sustained demand as trading continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayar
American Hospital In Paris Placed Under U S Army Control
New York dispatch reports the American ambulance hospital in Paris is now the American military hospital under U S Army control. The facility will operate under French military regulation. American reserve officers and personnel will be deployed to France to assist. The hospital continues to treat daily averages of over 1,200 patients.
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New York
Paris
United States Army
United States Army Reserve
Uressonnel
France
Frenen
Amercua Woulidedd
Promise of Great Spud Crop In 1930 Crop Report
Washington August reports the United States agriculture bureau foresees a record potato harvest. Chief Leos Mo Batabrook notes the forecasted yield around 467 million bushels, roughly 110 percent of prior five year average, implying ample supplies for every person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washincton
Leos Mo Batabrook
Bureau of Gop
United States
Denartment of Agriculture
Portugal's War Cost Cited in War-Time Report
A sparse dispatch from Llebor via Varia says Portugal's war expenses run between 40 and 60 million dollars. The report notes costs include gates and related items, with figures shown as estimates beyond exact totals.
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Portugal
Varia
Llebor
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