Battle in Europe and Near East Reported Amid Shifting Fronts
Across multiple theaters, reports indicate heavy bombardments and attempts to push along the Belgian coast toward Dunkirk, with Germans reinforcing and Russians advancing in Galicia. British and Turkish actions include air strikes on Constantinople and attacks near Furey, while Goeben remains a focal point in Mediterranean maneuvers.
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Halicz Andberg
Dunkirk
Yaer
Erewellen Oes
Yeer
Lamm
Hatten
Londées
Belezai
England
Lemberg
Halles
Belgian War Office
Furey
Constance
Aight
Pela Bultan Goeben
Constantinople
Bri War Office
Ywustan m
War Office
Oostantinople
Admiralty’sa
Aegean Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Germany
Turkey
Capture of Halicz Confirmed Amid Galician Advance
Petrograd reports Halicz, key to Lemberg, has fallen with numerous prisoners and over 80 guns. Halicz lies southeast of Lemberg on the San river and serves as a vital junction for Galician rail and river routes. The report notes heavy fighting and strategic importance in the campaign against the enemy in Galicia.
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Petrograd
Galhe Uge
Halicz
Stregete
Lemberg
Jester
Beit
Alove
Army grows to ten divisions in Greece
Rome July 12 The Greek army will expand from three to ten divisions. Recruiting and complete equipment are to be finished within four years under plans outlined today by the entente and commissioner in Greece. M Jonnart said Britain and France may be depended on for the army reorganization and the United States should provide real effective support.
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Rome
Mart
Entente
Mah
Greece
Associated
Prese
M. Jonnart
Great Britain
France
United States
Sinking of 14 British merchant ships reported
London reports the weekly summary of shipping losses noting the sinking of 14 British merchant vessels over 1,600 tons. The tally reflects ongoing dangers to maritime trade during the period.
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London
Giants and Bantams Included in Draft
Washington July 12 Pyrafeal changes in the height requirements for the draft army have lowered the minimum from 6 feet 4 inches and added inches to the maximum, enabling thousands of shorter men and many tall men to be eligible. Local boards report readiness, drawing likely by week’s end with official word from a war department official.
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Washington
War Lykge
War Department
Crowder
House
Senate
Simons
Baker
Wilson
Canadian Gunners Prove Value At Lens Front
In France on July 12, Canadian Army units fought around Avie and Lievin as operations continued. Counter battery work disabled over a dozen enemy batteries within 24 hours and hits were recorded on gun pits despite distance.
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France
Lems
Avie
Lievin
Johnson Says Delay Helps Increase Prices
Senator Johnson of South Dakota blasted delaying tactics in the food bill fight and urged quicker action. He met Secretary Baker and recommended an aviation station near Sioux City to bolster national needs as he criticized colleagues for a month of indecision.
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Washington
Johnson
South Dakota
Baker
Stro
Sioux City
Senate
Walsh Attacks Fake On Submarine Attack in Debate
In Washington on July 12 Representative Walsh of Massachusetts denounced the Public Information Committee account of the submarine attack on the American expedition and criticized the War Department for delaying cablegram delivery to the Associated Press. His remarks, cited in the congressional record, claimed the AP had a representative aboard a ship who reported a safe voyage.
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Washington
Walsh
Massachusetts
Public Information Committee
War Department
Associated Press
Congressional Record
Whitman Calls New York Legislature to Extra Session
Albany July 11 Governor Whitman issued a proclamation summoning the New York Legislature to meet in extra session on July 31 to enact food legislation for the state.
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NEW York Legislature
Albany
Whitman
Pity the Poor Railroads Excess of costs over expenditures 104 million May 1917
A report to the Interstate Commerce Commission shows railroads in the United States ran a deficit of more than 104 million dollars in May 1917. The excess of costs over expenditures occurred on 178 of 186 railroads surveyed.
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Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Census Total Population Figures For Draft Quotas
Washington July 11 at the War Department request a new census to apportion draft quotas during the war was completed by a bureau of counts. The total population is 105,449, showing the estimate was based on over 100,000 inhabitants in the country and districts.
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Washington
War Department
Bureau of Coumns
Iun
Toll of the Plunger Sinks Off French Coast
Cable reports the American Kansan with 40 men crew lost near the French coast. Vessel valued at $2,000,000 carried a heavy cargo including Mour and other goods bound for the government. Fate of master on board unknown. several crew members are American.
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New York
France da Steamship Company
Lhase
Gudorit
Test Report On Mysterious Flying Machine Propulsion
Washington July 12 favorable report on a resolution for testing a mysterious machine its inventor claims could propel an airplane from Washington to Europe and back with no fuel. government protection guaranteed if he demonstrates the device to five scientists.
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Washington
Furo
German Reichstag Crisis and Peace Terms Debated
London reports Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg to fill cabinet vacancies with a labor minister and pursue internal reforms, while Reichstag plans and peace terms dominate debates. Berlin indicates readiness for liberal peace terms with a pledge against economic boycotts, amid resignations of Helfferich and Zimmermann and Austria’s wary push for peace.
Bernstorff May Get Job as German Foreign Minister
Copenhagen July 11 Count Von Bernstorff former German ambassador to Washington is named as a possible successor to Foreign Minister Zimmermann should he retire.
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Ee Bernstorff
Copenhagen
Count von Bernstorff
Washington
Zimmermann
Seven Drown In Lake Wreck Near Ortonville Minn
Seven people are believed dead after the excursion steamer Muskegon wrecked on Big Stone Lake near Ortonville during a heavy storm. Rescue and search efforts were underway, with authorities reporting multiple missing passengers and prevailing dangerous conditions on the lake.
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Ortonville
Minn
Muskegon
Big Stone Lake
Here
Knights Templar Plans Spirit Lake Construction
The Knights Templar in Cedar Rapids Iowa have approved a $100,000 rebuilding project at Spirit Lake. A committee led by R. Parvin of Davenport and other Spirit Lake residents will act as building trustees for the new unit following extensive fire damage.
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Knights Templar
Spirit Lake
Coedar Rapids
Grand Lodge
The
Tompine
R. Parvin
Cedar
Davenport
Levere
S & Committee
Liberty bonds trade at 949 10 on glock exchange
New York on July 11 Liberty bonds sold at 949 10 on the glock exchange. A single lot of 10 009 fine at that price marked the first time this issue dipped below par since trading began. Authorities indicated a preference for free and unrestricted sale and the current recession is linked to reports of further Liberty loans next fall and spring.
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New York
Glock Exchange
Express Earnings Lowered Report To Interstate Commission
Dated report shows earnings of the union tied to Ren C. and Marah Mininge dropping from 1 202 846 to 6 044 in tiaro as filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Ren C
Marah
Union
Interstate Commerce Commission
Iowa Guards Called July 15 Amid Duty Funds Question
Des Moines July 12 Adjutant General Legam received orders that the Iowa Guard is called into service July 15. Units include Second and Iowa Infantry, Seer Cavalry, Batteries A and B of field artillery, and ambulance companies. Rookies fund their own training and uniforms. $1,000,000 war fund exists for such needs. Many lack uniforms, kits, or proper shelter while some have used personal funds to buy arms.
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Des Moines
Legam
Iowa Guard
Iowa Infantry
Duhe
Weahohe
Iowa
United Etstes
Solent
Clinton
Bb Davenport
Muscatine
Russia's Newest Hero Korniloff From Poor Cossack Roots
Petrograd reports Lieut. Gen. L. G. Korniloff as Russia's latest war hero. Born forty years ago to a weeded Karalinsk Cossack family in western Siberia, he rose from log cabin beginnings to the Ivyan cadet corps and Michailovsk artillery school with self-made effort. He served in the Japanese War and later commanded a mighty army notable for its daring exploits since the revolution.
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Petrograd
Russia
L. G. Korniloff
Galicia
Korniloff
Karalinsk
Hichailovsk Artillery School
Mukden
Kruept+in
Au 8
Toleia
Barrel Mine Explodes Killing Nine Galway Fishermen
Galway reports a German barrel mine found at sea exploded ashore, blowing nine men to pieces. The incident follows many barrel hauls by Irish fishermen believed to originate from torpedoed ships, containing petrol and tallow.
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Galway
Ireland
Plan to end labor troubles on government contracts
Washington July 1 plan by a special committee of the Council of National Defense to adjust labor difficulties in government contracts. The plan, to be submitted to the council soon, provides for directing labor disputes to a government agency for adjustment.
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Washington
Julill
Council of National Defense
Council
Invasion of Newport Summer Homes by Food Seers Planned
Washington officials announce a summer outreach aimed at reducing waste in wealthy resort areas including Newport. Representatives will conduct food elimination guidance and adult education as part of the campaign.
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Welhington
Newport
Kerensky Visits The Battle Front
Soviet era era report notes Alexander Kerensky visits the front lines inspiring troops as war minister of Russia. The dispatch emphasizes the effect on morale and the ongoing conflict dynamics.
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Kerensky
Battle Front
New Industry Board Row Now Imminent
Washington July 11 The defense council proposes reorganizing the committee system to coordinate war supplies purchases by creating a war industries board of three members answerable to the council. It would eliminate most of the council's 150 committees and faces criticism of members who shop for the government while serving on councils. Bernard Baruch Julius Rosenwald and Frank Scott are the most mentioned candidates for the board.
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Defense Council
Wilson
War Industries
Hernard Baruch
Julius Rosenwald
Frank Scott
General Munitions Board
German expert questions push for major offensive
Copenhagen July 11 Major Moraht of Deutches Tages Zeitung asks if Germany should strike now. He doubts the needed numerical superiority can be concentrated against any front to force a real breakthrough. He says success would be costly and useless, advising the general staff against a large Western front attack.
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Copenhagen
Moraht
Deutches Tages Zeitung
Germany
Unfairness Charged to Curtis Publishing Co
Washington July 11 FTC filed a formal complaint against Curtis Publishing charging unfair business practices and stifling competition by refusing to sell the Saturday Evening Post to dealers handling competitors publications.
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Washington
Curtis Publishing Company
Federal Trade Commission
Saturday Evening Post
Governor Alexander Rebutts Call for Troops
In Coeur dAlene Idaho on July 1 Gov. Moses Alexander said no public officer has requested troops and rejected former Governor Frank R. Gooding’s criticism accusing him of refusing to sanction a troop call.
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Couer D'Alene
United States
Moses Alexander
Frank R. Gooding
Council of Defense
Coal Shipments Grow Set Monthly Record in June
Philadelphia reports anthracite coal shipments for June reached 7,049,087 tons, the largest month in industry history. First six months total 37,607,092 tons, compared with 33,421,666 tons in 1916, per the anthracite bureau of information.
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Philadelphia
Anthracite Bureau of Information
Trading in September corn halted by Kansas City Board of Trade
The Kansas City Board of Trade announced that trading in September corn is discontinued except to close existing contracts. No changes were made to the previously established maximum price of 1.62 dollars.
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Kansas City
Rainy Night Drops Break July Record in Philadelphia
Four inches of rain drenched Philadelphia overnight causing widespread delays and flooded streets. The July low temperature dropped to 60 degrees, setting a rare record in the city’s weather history.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Cellula
Women Kick On Uplift in Washim July 121
A protest against an eight hour day and a six day week was blocked by the bureau of engraving and printing employers to protect overtime earnings, delaying action and drawing attention to wage policies and labor standards in Washim.
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Washim
McAdoo
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Silver climbs to 80 cents amid postwar demand
New York July 11 bar silver rose to 80 cents an ounce, edging past the wartime peak and a long-standing prewar high as coinage demand increased. The market paused on renewed buying while traders weighed supply and future forum notes.
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New York
Yostenlag
Neutrals to Wait on Needs of Allies
Washington July 12 The commerce department will license cargoes leaving U S ports after July 16 with priority to American needs then allies and neutrals at minimum. Secretary Redfield directed licensing follow the president proclamation and statement.
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Washington
Redfeld
Commerce Department
Republican troops surround Pekin as abdication looms
Washington July 12 republic an forces have entered Pekin and expect the abdication of the restored Manchu emperor Hsuan Tung. Tien Tain July 12 the surrounding cordon is complete and unconditional surrenders of imperialist forces seem inevitable.
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Washington, D.C
Peking
Hsuan Tung
Hoover Letter Spurs Senate Action On Food Bill
Washington July 12Administration leaders in the Senate urged quicker action by the agricultural committee on the Gore substitute for the food bill. Hoover’s letter to President Wilson warned that delay harms farmers and consumers and urged passage by July 31 with changes to curb drastic provisions. The report says without swift action farmers face price slumps and consumers deeper hunger as food speculators profit from delay. No White House comment.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Herbert C. Hoover
Wilson
Agricultural Committee
Gore
Hoover
Mr. Hooves
Hoover urges price cuts to aid canners and markets
Washington July 12 Hoover sends letter to country canners urging price reductions to the lowest feasible level. He warns that bumper backyard gardens could flood output, risking embarrassment to manufacturers if prices stay high and retailers stock high priced goods for years.
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Washington
Herbert C. Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Every Person to Save an Ounce of Meat Daily
Washington July 11 The food administration asks every person in the United States to cut at least one ounce from daily meal consumption. Studies show average daily meat intake near one third pound beef and one fifth pound pork. Adoption of the suggestion should ease home and overseas military demands and free more for the allies.
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Washington
United States
Food Administration
Nso
Editorial Association Founder Dies Suddenly
Col Benjamin B. Herbert of Chicago founder of the National Editorial Association dies suddenly at University of Minnesota hospital from heart trouble after being taken ill at night. He edited the National Printer Journalist of Chicago.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Benjamin B. Herbert
Chicago
National Editorial Association
University of Minnesota ‘Arm School Hospital
National Printer Journalist
Calls Gen Chang Hsun a Hireling of Germany
London July 11 The North China Daily News declares it virtually established that General Chang Hsun, leader of imperialist forces, is on German pay. The report notes the claim surfaced from Shanghai and discusses a hypothetical monarchial movement context.
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Chang Hsun
Germany
London
North China Daily News
Ceneral Chang Heua
Reuter
Bhanghai
mPa
Nebraska defense council accuses university and church leaders of disloyalty
Lincoln July 12. The Nebraska state council of defense issues a statement charging University of Nebraska professors and Lutheran church leaders with disloyalty and aiding Germany. Bankers in German communities are said to oppose Liberty bond drives and Red Cross work, with one banker threatening death to avoid arming against Germany. The council vows to curb interference as war efforts advance, signing the statement by Lieut. Gov. Edgar Howard, Adjt. Gen. Phil Hall, and all state council members.
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Nebraska State Council of Defense
University of Nebraska
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Germany
Red Cross
America
Nebraska University
Aes
Nebranka
Edgar Howard
Adjt
Phil Hall
Suate Council of Defense
W. W. Sent Back to Arizona by California
Kingman Arizona July 12 Fifty three men from Jerome yesterday as W. members active in the strike arrived here from Needles where armed citizens halted the car holding them prisoners and forced a return to Arizona on the east bound train. Twenty of the men escaped after unloading by a gun squad and armed residents. the rest were taken to the courthouse and demanded food.
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Ariz
Jerome
Needles
Arizona
Rds
Court House
Arizona Situation Improves Says Union Leader
Denver July 12 Charles B. Moyer president of the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers stated the situation in Arizona is improving. He voiced optimism on conditions affecting miners and the industry amid ongoing labor concerns.
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Denver
Colo
Arizona
Charles B. Moyer
International Union of Mina, Mill & Smelter Workers
Nonpartisan Candidate Leads in North Dakota Race
Unofficial returns from 316 of 646 precincts in North Dakota's first congressional district show John M Baer of Fargo leading Republican opponent B F Burtness of Grand Forks by 1250 votes to succeed the late Helgesen.
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Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
John M. Baer
Congress
Henry T. Helgesen
B. Burtness
Grand Fords
New Steel Prices To U S To Be Fixed Today
Washington July 12 The steel companies of the nation will probably arrange before night with government heads to fix a general price on at war work. The rate will be more tory than the present rate, indicated at a meeting of the government steel men today.
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Washington
Waa
Publishers Oppose Free Advertising Campaign Carried On
Minneapolis July 12 opposition to free advertising and publicity by newspapers was voiced by speakers in the afternoon session. G Goeldthwaite of Boone Iowa president of the Iowa Press association urged a field secretary to conduct a campaign against free advertising.
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Minneapolis
Minn
G. Goeldthwaite
Boone, Lu
Iowa Press Association
England to punish Mesopotamian offenders in inquiry
London July 11 the government announced a new court of inquiry to bear all charges against those involved in the Mesopotamian expedition scandal. Chancellor of the Exchequer Andrew Honor Law outlined the step in the House of Commons to investigate the failure.
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London
House of Commons
Andrew Honor Law
Merchants Pledge to Eliminate Deliveries in Washington
More than 100 leading U S retail merchants met in Washington and voted to follow recommendations to cut unnecessary deliveries. They also agreed to end the privilege of returning goods not recommended by the commerce economy board of the national defense council.
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Washington
Commercial Economy Board
Council of Natonal Defense
Sinn Feiner Edward De Valeri Elected to Parliament
Prof Edward De Valeri of Dublin University, a Sinn Fein former prisoner released after revolution unrest, is elected to Parliament from Clare. The seat was vacant after Major William Redmond's death last month, with John Redmond’s brother among those killed in action.
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Sinn Feiner
London
Edward de Valeri
Dublin University
Clare
de Valeri
Feleagal
House of Commons
William Redmond
John Redmanad
Bombs Explode in Chicago Kill Two, Injure Several
Three bombs believed placed by Black Hand agents explode in Chicago causing two deaths and multiple injuries. Police link the blasts, with authorities probing possible coordination among the incidents.
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Chicago
Black Hand
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