Losses by Subs Reflected in Six Months of 1917 War
Washington July 7 American shipping losses from submarine activity in the first half of 1917 totaled nine times the losses of the prior two years. Dr William Delaney head of the United States Insurance Bureau reported insured value reached 441 761 518 with a loss of 9 200 000 since January 1 1917. Salvage from wrecks amounted to 6 056 87 and cargo insurance totals 623 964 598 with rates under 2 percent.
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Washington, D. C
William Delaney
United States Insurance Bureau
Wilkerson speech plan drew critics in Ouachita event
A Montgomery county audience will hear Rev. Lyn G. J. Kelly and Joe Stillinger speak at a Red Oak gathering amid murder case tensions. Officials fear juror influence while supporters defend Kelly as innocent and target the ax-murder theory as scapegoating. Citizens raised funds for Wilkerson’s appearance.
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Ings
Bend Center
Oak
Wee
Villiacaux
Joe Stillinger
Maeph Moore
Ross Moore
Jose Moore
Ote Moore
Stillinger
A. L. Sutton
Lyn G. J. Kelly
Thompson
Kelly
N. Wilkerson
Emontgomery County
Omaha
Apeak
Red Oak
Wilkerson
Boyd Theater
Bay Kelly
Montgomery County
Stew
Fire on Steamship in Bordeaux Damages Upper Deck
A fire broke out today aboard a steamship in Bordeaux, damaging the forward upper structure and spreading to goods on the wharf. The blaze caused notable losses and an inquiry has been opened into the incident.
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Bordeaux
Slock
Eight Children Die in Religious Colony in Oklahoma
In July the religious colony in oo Oklahoma reports eight children dead from illness. Officials note rapid infant losses and discuss infestations and poor sanitation within the isolated group.
Mexico to Break With Kaiser Soon
News from Paso del Norte outlines growing Mexican support for the Entente and a likely declaration of war on Germany within 30 days. Gen Francisco Gonzales rejects German pressure after a padlock dispute, while northern Mexico shows anti German sentiment and officials entertain the shift in alliance.
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Paso
Tex
Mexico
el Universal
Mexico City
Inez
Germany
Fencisco Gonzales
Cone
Chihuahua
Keteleen & Degetau
Gonzales
United States
Chihuahua City
Torreon
Coal price plot targets Lane amid cabinet feud
A national dispute over coal pricing surfaced as a drive to oust Secretary Lane from the cabinet and sow distrust of business figures. The incident centered on a letter to the director of the council of national defense and a July announcement by Secretary Daniels about costs, with Lane reportedly unaware of the attack.
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Washington
Lane
Council of National Defense
Ice
Coal Committee
the Council
Baker
Daniels
Directorford
Wilson
British Near Lens As Artillery Breaks Ground
General Maurice says Lens is tightly mined and built up, but Haig's artillery now paves the way for infantry. He predicts Germans will be driven out soon as British siege of Lens intensifies. He lists totals: 117,776 prisoners captured, 51,088 British dead, 539 guns won, 133 lost.
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Maurice
Lens
Haig
GMB
Tno
Ral
Coal Probe Ends Soon Sets Public Price Stand
The federal trade commission will finish its costs study for bituminous coal in about two weeks and hand figures to government departments. Meanwhile the $3 a ton mine price agreed by operators at a conference will remain for public purchases.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
The
Trade Commission
Western Canadian Liberals Convene in Winnipeg
Ottawa reports a convention of western Canadian liberals set for August 7 and 8 in Winnipeg to address regional issues. Delegates will tackle high railway rates, tax burdens, tariff effects, and the risk of losing free wheat and an open U.S. market after the war.
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Ottawa
Ont
Winnipeg
Western Canada
Wort
United States
U S War Loan Totals Rise to 1 204 Million
Washington reports new war loans to Allies totaling 1 204 million dollars. Britain receives 645 million, Italy 160 million, France 210 million, Belgium 46 million, Serbia 2 million, Russia 100 million. Munich may seek about 400 million soon.
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Washington, D. CC
Great Britain
Italy
United States
France
Belgium
Serbia
Russia
Munein
Bolling Researches Aerial Action in Paris Mission
Major Raynal Polling arrived in Paris on a special mission for the American War Department. Major Bolling of the aircraft board on the council of national defense was sent abroad to study air action and to assess aircraft efficiency for national defense efforts.
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Bolling
Paris
Parie
Raynal Polling
American War Department
Major Bolling
Council of National Defense
Rail Revenues Rise Amid Interstate Trade Shifts
Reports show rail revenue increasing as interstate trade expands. Analysts note gains reflect higher freight volumes and evolving routes, with potential impacts on pricing and service levels across major corridors.
German spies target U S shipping amid leaks and censorship talk
Secret agents arrest two Germans linked to the spy network as secretary Redfeld accuses American life-insurance firms of leaking troop transport news. Officials signal possible new intelligence bureau and renewed censorship to curb maritime information, while warning swift punishment for traitors.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Redfeld
Congress
Censor Changes Suspected in US to Europe Messages
Washington reports censored cables likely alter commercial messages sent from the United States to European neutral countries. Officials note cases that raise suspicion may involve changing wording of the messages.
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Washington, D. C
Etbicinks
United States
Trade Board Begins Probe Into Food Costs
The Federal Trade Commission starts a broad inquiry into food costs, expanding from canned goods to preserved meats and now the entire meat industry. A strong team travels to Chicago to study production costs as President Wilson allocates 100000 of his emergency funds.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Chicago
Wilson
Commission
Trade Commission
Herbert C. Hoover
Johnson Demands Government Control of Coal Prices
In Washington the discussion on soaring coal costs prompts Senator Johnson to call for government control. He cites personal and constituent hardships, noting shortages and price spikes, and criticizes the coal combine dominating supply. The exchange references Senator Tobnsoen from South Dakota and Senator Pomerene’s remarks on Ohio conditions.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Bennitor Tobnsoen
South Dakota
Ohio
Renator Pomerene
Renato Johnson
Great Coal Combine
Gentleman Mule Love Song Alarms French Army Study
A humorous World War I item reports on American pack mules in France whose braying drew enemy fire. French officers separated sexes to curb noise, then found that slight nostril irritation silenced a male mule, turning it as quiet as a phonograph.
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Bam
France
Canada Adopts Draft Bill in Historic Commons Vote
Ottawa deputies pass Premier Borden’s conscription bill on first reading by 118 to 55 amid dramatic scenes. English Liberal splits support conscription. Laurier’s referendum call is rejected 49 to 0. Record turnout as galleries fill and soldiers watch, while opposition unsuccessfully resists six month terms.
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Ont
House of Commons
Borden
Wilfrid Urier
Bor
Wilfrid Laurier
Europe
Pvince
Quebec
Pope Letter Sparks Controversy Over Mercier Remarks
Copenhagen reports Dr Alfred Zim Mermann announced to a committee that representations have been made to the Vatican about Cardinal Mercier's pastoral letter condemning Germany's crimes in Belgium. The French press published the letter and drew strong reactions from German papers.
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Copenhagen
Alfred Zim- Mermann
March- Mag
Vatican
Cardinal Mercer
Germany
Extension of Shipyard Strike Reaches Additional Yards
New York in July reports the shipyard strike expanding to two more yards increasing idle workers to 36,850. Elaine of ere provides the figures.
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New York
Elaine of
Ere
Protests Against Military Service Law Face Prison Terms
In Freeport and Rockford Illinois federal court 117 of 121 men arrested for defying the registration law were sentenced to one year and a day in Chi house of correction. Two received one day sentences and one man remained under a different ruling as Judge Keo Deann Mountain Landis imposed penalties.
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Keo Deann Mountain Landis
United States District Court
Rockford
Chi House of Correction
God
Draft Preparations Underway As 2,000,000 Names Considered
Washington July 7 The final draft preliminaries are completed as registries across the country reach the provost marshal general. Secretary Baker and Crowder outline method to choose registrants for a new national army with drawings likely by number rather than name and exemptions to reduce the first increment of 625,000 men.
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Washington, D. C
Baker
Crowder
National Army
Washington
Labor Leaders Attack Attitude of Gompers
Twenty five labor leaders led by Jacob Panken, socialist lawyer, outlined plans at a New York meeting to oppose conscription and challenge what they call the conservation attitude of AFL president Samuel Gompers.
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New York
Jacob Panken
Conference For
Samuel Clompers
American Federation of Labor
Globe-Miami strike continues despite troop arrival
The Globe Miami district reports no change in the strike situation. Three cavalry troops and one machine gun company have arrived to Globe to handle the strike.
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Globe
Anna
Globe-Miami
Death of Foreigner May Spur Riots in St Louis
Fast St Louis July 7 reports turmoil after race riots that left over 100 dead. Peter Twartovsky laborer and father of five was shot by a militiaman after failing to halt, provoking fear of a fresh outbreak as he walked along the track and did not understand English.
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St. Louis
Peter Twartovsky
Diplomats Fear Looting as China Crisis Deepens
Dispatches show a collapsing monarchy in China with President Li Yuan Hung pursued by forces, while General Chang Haun seeks dictatorial power. Rebels threaten Peking as 50,000 republican troops converge, trains flee the capital, and foreign hotels fill with refugees amid mounting clashes along the Peking Shanghai corridor.
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Li Yuan Hung
Chang Haun
Ing
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Tuan Chi Jul
Chang Heun
Tuan Chi Rui
Isa
Chang Faun
Peking- Hankow
Tsao Kun
Peking-Shanghai
Lang Fang
Chang Hsun
Tien Tsin
Tien Tain
Change Haun
Tien Tein
Ublican
Tuan Chi-Jun
Hankow Ralilway
Tuan Chi-ful
Tuan Shi-Ju
Fletcher to Meet Lansing on Train for Mexico Crisis Talk
Washington reports Henry P. Fletcher ambassador to Mexico will meet with Secretary Lansing aboard a train en route to Henderson Harbor for a three weeks vacation. Fletcher sought permission weeks ago and would explain German activity in Mexico in the planned conference.
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Washington
Henry P. Fletcher
Mexico
Lansing
Henderson Harbor
Fletcher
Irish Convention Opens July 25 Amid Domestic Debate
Premier Nona George announced in the House that the Irish convention would meet July 34 to handle preliminary business including the appointment of Aduairmin. He said Henry E. Duke, chief secretary for Ireland, may serve as provisional chairman.
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Nona George
House of Conmons
Rial
Aduairmin
Lloyd
Corge
Heny E. Duke
Ireland
Hunt Goes to Globe to Mediate Amid Troop Tension
Former Governor Hunt acting on request of Federal Conciliator John McBride, leaves Phoenix for Globe to mediate. Between 25 and 30 threats have been made at Globe since troops arrived.
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Phoenis
Ariz
Hunt
John McBride
Globe
Promises Cheap Meat for War Forces
Chicago July 6 representatives of major packing interests met with Julius Rosenwald chairman of the committee on supplies of the national council of defense to promise meat at reasonable prices for feeding the government’s war forces.
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Chicago
Tts
United States
Julius Nosenwald
National Council of Defense
Clever Woman Swindler Sentenced in Berlin
Berlin dated report says the notorious Mre Kupfer, famed for swindling and confidence games, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison after her scheme was exposed.
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Berlin
Mre Kupfer
Germany plans one more blow to end the war
Telegrams from Washington, Berne, and Rome describe Germany seeking a final offensive to gain peace terms favorable to Berlin. Reports mention Hindenburg and other leaders pushing a last assault while hoping to force a truce over food shortages, with Italian gains northwest of Belo on the Corso.
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Washington
DD. DC
Berne
Hindenburg
Limmermann
Brusiloff
Tlementia
Vienna
Rome
Belo
Corso
War Office
Frontline actions in Mesopotamian border and Eastern Galicia
Russian forces and Turkish troops clash in the Persian Mesopotamian frontier region amid renewed Russian control. British and French fronts show limited activity with a nocturnal raid near Bullecourt repulsed. In Macedonia, Bulgarian forces attack near Doljeli but are repelled by a British counterattack. An intense artillery battle roars between Zborow and Braezany in eastern Galicia with fluctuating intensity.
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Hemin Des Dames
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Verdun
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France
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Macedonia
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Braezany
Galicia
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Smorgon
Purchasing Board Next Step in War
Washington reports the administration will push a centralized purchasing agency with a three member board to unify executive purchasing for the U S government and allied American governments. Officials warn that dispersed authority costs could total about 100 million dollars annually.
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Washington
United States
America
Germans Criticize Good Crops Report in Copenhagen
In July the German government faced sharp criticism from members of the Ways and Means Committee for over optimistic crop prospects. Officials accused Berlin of creating false hopes amid drought and harm to the grain harvest, with leaders like Hierr Roelecke noting serious setbacks for crop growth.
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Ways and Means
Hierr Roelecke
German Farmers’ Association
Navy bans cigarettes at Croat Lakes training station
Cigarettes were barred from the United States training station at Croat Lakes Iir in July. Officials said the ban was due to the large number of youths and young men training on the reservation and deemed smoking restrictions advisable in their programs.
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Iir
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