United States Takes Over All Wire Lines Vote on Bill
The bill moves through parliament with a decisive 46 to 1 vote. Authorities announce full control of wire lines as part of the national restructuring.
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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1918
Page
2
Senate approves president control of telegraph and telephone wires
Washington July 15 The Senate by io 16 vote adopts a reso lution, already passed by the house, empowering the president to take over telegraph and telephone lines. Debates reject exemptions for phones and press wires and authorize government control for the war duration with compensation rules.
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Washington
Senate
House
Wilson
Chicago
New York
Rome
Legi
Watson
Indiana
Reed
Wmissouri
United States
Awaereln
Silk Manufacturer Held in New York on German Spy Plot
Federal authorities disclosed that a jury investigation will be held next week into an alleged German plot to spy on British fleet bases in England to aid submarine attacks, involving W. J. Wirbelauer a silk manufacturer of Paterson New Jersey.
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New York
W. J. Wirbelauer
Paterson
N. J. Sells
England
Pittsburgh Papers Raise Price One Dime
Pittsburgh newspapers announce a price hike to 10 cents starting Sunday July 15, up from the previous five or ten cent rate, affecting readers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Pittsburgh
Americans Celebrate Bastille Day in France War Front Parades
On July 14 1918 American troops joining French forces celebrated in France wearing the French emblem and displaying the tricolor. Crowds filled churches and main streets as soldiers and civilians exchanged greetings and many Americans visited Paris. The parade in Paris featured units from the First and Second divisions with Pershing and Poincare watching.
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France
United States
Paris
Poincare
Joan J. Pershing
Marne
Verdun
Somme
Aisne
Champagne
Grenadier Guards
Black Watch
Thsh Guards
Baines
Hizhinders
Aenny
Plan for a 24 Nation Economic Association Postwar
London reports Lord Robert Cecil states that a 24 nation entente economic association exists and will admit Germany only after it frees its subjects from economic slavery. He cites Wilson's December 4 definition of qualifications and says tariffs may remain in postwar trade while ensuring food and material security. The allies plan to meet to discuss details of the association and global reconstruction.
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London
Robert Cecil
Germany
Wilson
Roberts
Association of Nations
Economic Association of Nations
Lord Robert
Wisoh
Arctic
Ocean
Black Sea
Ceremany
Free Association of Nations
Lobert Eald
Robert
Council Board
Geonomie Association
Three Flyers Die In Seaplane and Aircraft Accidents
Three naval and civilian pilots are reported killed in separate July incidents. Ensign Andrews, a naval aviator, died in a seaplane crash and fire at Chatham Beach, Massachusetts. Ensign Parks is seriously injured. Sidney S. Dodd, a cadet from Dubuque, Iowa, was struck by a propeller after a landing near Lake Charles, Louisiana. Second Lieutenant A W Hil, an instructor trainee from Malden, Massachusetts, was killed at Armour Heights in Toronto while flying.
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Chatham
Mass
Andrews
Parks
Lake Charles
Sidney S. Dodd
Dubuque
Grestner Field
Here
Toronto
Toronto, Ont. July 15—Second Lieue, A. W. Hil
Malden
Mfass
Yaral Ois
Armour Heights
Pershing Praises American Armies in France
General Pershing issued a general order praising the American troops in France for bearing themselves with fine courage and sacrifice during the hard tests of modern warfare. He expresses appreciation for the officers and men and their splendid service.
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France
Americin
Pershing
Man Must Respect People in Wisconsin Prohibition Debate
The piece argues candidates for the Wisconsin Legislature should not pledge to National Prohibition. It urges lawmakers to defer to referendum results and serve The People, condemning those who act against popular will or seek to impose prohibition without consultation.
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Wisconsin
American troops hold ground in Maray district operations
In France on July 13 American forces report quiet night along the river north bank with German shelling largely absent in some sectors and lighter artillery fire elsewhere. Wet fields and sticky roads hinder movement and fighting, awaiting a potential German offensive despite favorable defense.
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France
Maray
Hell
Americam
Rver
Huns Kill Five Belgians in Brusse ls Market Riot
Five Belgian peasants were killed and 15 injured when German soldiers opened fire during a riot in the Brussels market area. German officers had requisitioned vegetables, triggering the unrest.
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Brussels
Amsterdam
Brissela
Requisl- Honlip ‘Veretables
London hosts largest antiwar demonstration in Trafalgar Square
London citizens staged a massive protest in Trafalgar Square the day after internment news. The crowd stretched across the square with banners and chants as authorities warned against disorder.
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Hans
London
Trafalgar Square
British Casualties Drop in Week End Report
Casualty totals for the week ending Saturday show 14,911 British officers and men, compared with 17,436 the prior week. The breakdown lists killed or died of wounds as 125 officers and 1,094 men, with wounded or missing 408 officers and 19,444 men.
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London
Jay
Hnen
Berlin Air Victories Reported for June
An official statement from Berlin reports that during June 468 hostile airplanes and 62 balloons were shot down. Germany says it possesses 217 of the airplanes and 51 balloons, while it lost 158 aircraft and 51 balloons in the month.
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Berlin
Victorfox
Paid Ad by Frank W Calkins Grand Rapids Wisconsin
A paid advertisement authorized and funded by Frank W Calkins of Grand Rapids Wisconsin.
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Frank W. Calkins
Grand Rapids
Wisconsin
Calkins Seeks Wood County District Attorney Nominat
Frank W. Calkins of Grand Rapids Wisconsin announces candidacy for District Attorney on the Republican ticket in the September primaries. The message urges voters support. Also reference to Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with testimonial from John F. Jantzen of Celemeny Sask praising its effectiveness.
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Wood County
Wisconsin
Chamberlain
John F. Jantzen
Celemeny, Sask
Pedestrian Safety Sparks Street Talk
Cynical comment highlights tension between motorists and pedestrians as voices note frequent near misses and the general clamor over road safety. The exchange captures public concern about urban traffic hazards and driver attitudes toward walkers.
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