Senate rejects draft age change amid Aug 300k calls
Senate military committee votes against raising draft age to twenty and forty years after Baker and General March oppose revisions. Chamberlain cites calls totaling 1.0 million through December and 3.3 million in August to exhaust class 1. Hitchcock estimates 1.45 million in France. Baker pledges no immediate change and study of enlarged army plan.
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Washington
Baker
March
War Department
Senate Military Committee
Chamberlain
Hitchcock
France
United States
Congress
Senate
Kerensky Arrives in London En route to America
Former Russian provisional premier Alexander Kerensky arrives incognito in London after Moscow departure. He meets with British labor delegates to urge entente support for Russia and predicts the Russian people will join the fight for freedom. He plans to travel to America within a week or ten days.
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London
Alexander Kerensky
Russia
America
Kerensky
Moscow
England
Feedom
Laborites
Arthur Henderson
British War Council
House of Parliament
Twenty Men Buried in Mine Disaster at Silver Pit
Lightning struck the wiring in the Silver open pit mine of the M. A. Hanna company in Virginia Minnesota on June 29. Explosives were ready to be detonated when 20 workers were buried alive by the blast. Rescue efforts were underway.
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Virginia
Minn
M. A. Hanna Company
Frame Big Bond Measure For Liberty Bonds
Washington June 24 The house ways and means committee framed another bond bill authorizing 8 billion dollars in Liberty bonds as preparation for the next issue expected in October.
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Washington
House Ways and Means Committee
Hughitt Jr Leaves Chicago & Northwestern for Coal Properties Manager
Marvin Hughitt Jr has left the Chicago and Northwestern railroad service to become manager of coal properties in which he is interested. The announcement appeared in the latest reports from Chicago.
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Hughitt, Jr
Road
Chicago
Marvin Hughitt, Jr
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Belgium Receives Additional 2.25 Million Credit From U.S.
Washington reports Belgium gains another credit of 2,250,000 dollars, boosting Belgium total U.S. loans to 122,800,000 dollars. Allied credits total 5,972,500,000 dollars.
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Belgium
Washington
United States
Son of Deposed Autocrat Reported Dead in Exile
The Kiev telegram says former Russian emperor Nicholas II was killed by Bolshevik troops during their retreat from Ekaterinburg after a short trial. Reports from Geneva and Lausanne confirm the execution of Nicholas by Bolshevik authorities. Rumors say Alexis, Nicholas's son, died recently. Grand Duke Michael heads a counterrevolutionary movement at Omsk.
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London
Kiev
Nicholas
Ekaterinburg
Basil
Switzerland
Havas
Geneva
Ukraine
Lausanne
Haterinburg
Nicholas’ Romanoff
Petrograd
Alexis Romanoff
Exchange
Copenhagen
Michael Alexandrovitch
Omsk
Siberian
House of
Tobolsk
Russia
May Train All U. S. Youths
President Wilson plans universal military training as a war measure. The administration aims to extend the draft age and train American youths below draft age, with a survey of national manpower and a comprehensive army expansion plan to defeat Germany.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
War Baker
Senate
War Department
Army
Germany
May Bar Beer in 90 Days
The senate agricultural committee approved an amendment to the emergency agricultural appropriation bill to prohibit whisky and wine after June 30 1919 and beer three months after presidential approval. Senator Norris Nebraska framed the substitute adopted 8 to 3 with Chairman Gore signaling quick consideration.
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Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Norris
Nebraska
Jones
Gore
Dayton Pilot Killed In Plane Crash At Marine Field
Archie Freemen of Dayton an airplane pilot was killed and Robert Ahlers a Dayton ignition expert was seriously injured when their aircraft crashed at Marine field near Dayton Ohio on June 29.
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Dayton, O
Archie Freeman
Dayton
Robert Ahlers
Marine Field
Here
Girl Acquitted of Murder in Chicago
Pauline Plotka was acquitted of the murder of Dr. Anton Jindra by a jury in Judge Sabath's court. The jury deliberated three and a half hours and reportedly took five ballots.
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Chicago
Pauline Plotka
Anton Jindra
Body of Famous Aviator Found
The body of Captain Beracca Italy’s famed aviator was found during the Italian advance after his machine fell in flames inside the Austrian line. The body was slightly burned.
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Beracca
Italy
War Hero Killed in France
Baltimore declares Lieut. George B. Redwood of Baltimore killed in action in France. Redwood was twice decorated for conspicuous bravery and the news came to his mother here.
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Baltimore
George B. Redwood
France
German Claims War Can End by Diplomacy and Time
Berlin reports Dr Richard von Kuehlmann saying victory in France gives Germany the initiative and that the war may end seasonally or next year through diplomacy, while rejecting entente victory as a dream. Washington notes German submarines sank a British troop ship off Delaware with 67 missing, Dwinsk formerly a Russian ship.
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Amsterdam
Reichstag
Berlin
Richard von Kuehlmann
France
von Kuchimann
von Moltke
Germany
Belgium
Kuehlmann
von Kuehlmann
Washington
Atlantic Ocean
Navy Department
Delaware Capes
Dwinsk
New York
Hampton Roads
Bermuda
Russian East Asiatic Steamship Company
Lloyd George warns of anxious weeks as American troops arrive
Premier Lloyd George in the House of Commons said the next months could bring a great blow that may decide the campaign. He stated American troops arriving in France strengthen the Allies, who could surpass Germany. He noted Austro-Hungarians were retreating and urged Britain to stand with Russia if needed.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
France
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
Czar Is Reported Slain in Ekaterinburg
Copenhagen reports Nicholas Romanoff murdered by Red guards at his Ekaterinburg residence per Vila via Stockholm dispatch. Subs in sea lanes warned. shipping east of 40 degrees between Cape Race and Bermuda affected by enemy activity, says U S Navy Department.
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Copenhagen
Nicholas Romanoff
Ekaterinburg
Vila
Stockholm
National Tidende
Washington
Cape Race
Newfoundland
Bermuda
Havy Department
Ex-Czar Not Assassinated Says Telegraph Dispatch
London reports no foundation for rumors of Nicholas Romanoff's assassination. An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Moscow dated June 21 states the ousted emperor is alive and safe.
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London
Nicholas Romanoff
Moscow
Representative Foss Urges War on Bulgarians and Turkey
Washington June 26 Representative Foss advocated closing of the Bulgarian embassy and a declaration of war on Turkey. He declared that Japan and the United States should go hand in hand into Russia.
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Washington
Foss
Turkey
Japan
United States
Russia
Swann raids 34 hotels in bid to make city safe for soldiers
District Attorney Swann announced raids on 34 hotels where 400 men and women were directed to appear before him as part of a crusade to make New York safe for soldiers.
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New York
Attora Swann
War Bills Race Through Congress For War Effort
Congress approved multi billion dollar measures in rapid session. The House passed a 5.5 billion fortifications bill for artillery and munitions for an army of 4 million. The Senate approved a 3.8 billion sundry civil bill with about 2 billion for shipping. The Senate nearly finished a 12 billion army bill granting the president broad mobilization powers. The draft treaty with Britain and Canada was ratified as a model for 1 million plus men. Senator Fall proposed raising draft age to 18 to 45.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Fall
New Mexico
Bombing Hit Canadian Hospital Behind British Front
German bombs struck a Canadian hospital behind the British line on June 26 killing or wounding several including doctors nurses and officer patients. The building housed thousands of wounded from March fighting and the first blast pierced two floors into the operating room where urgent cases had just arrived.
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France
British Troops Take German Strong Point West of Vieux Berquin
London reports British forces seized a German strong point west of Vieux Berquin east of Hazebrouck and captured prisoners and machine guns in an official statement issued by Marshal Halg.
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London
Vieux Berquin
Hazebrouck
Wield Marshal Halg
Belgium Receives $9 Million Credit From United States
Belgium obtains a new credit of 9 million dollars from the United States, raising total U S loans to that country to 131.8 million and allied loans to about 5.9816 billion.
Czecho Slovaks Capture Irkutsk in Siberia
Berlin reports via Copenhagen say Czecho Slovak forces under General Alexieff have captured the city of Irkutsk in Siberia, according to Exchange Telegraph dispatches.
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London
Irkutsk
Siberia
Alexieff
Berlin
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
British Labour Truce Ends at Conference
London June 28. The British Labour Party conference adopted a resolution ending the political truce in effect since the war began. The move signals a return to partisan activity and heightened electoral campaigning.
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London
British Labor Party
Great Britain
Senate Defeats Draft Age Raise Amid War Bill Debate
Senate vote 49 to 25 rejects Fall amendment to raise draft age from 21 31 to 20 40 as war bill moves forward. Other actions include Hitchcock neutral exemption amendment 48 16 and McCumber urging 5 million fighting men. Senator Warren warns troop shipments to France may fall as allied contracts expire.
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Washington
Senate
Wardwick
Georgia
Bardwick
Hitchcock
McCumber
North Dakota
Schwab predicts rapid U boat defeat and fleet build
Chicago July 1 Charles M Schwab says the submarine is beaten and forecasts 90 to 100 ships launched on July 4 totaling over 600000 tons He envisions the United States becoming the greatest maritime nation and the American flag seen in every world port after the war with a revolution in national life.
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Chicago
Charles M. Schwab
United States
New Czar on Russ Throne Rumor Sparks London Talk
A Stockholm wireless dispatch claims the Bolshevik government in Russia is overthrown and Nicholas Nicholaevitch elected emperor. Report cites Lenin and Trotsky as ousted leaders, with IXornilof and Kuledines forces plus German troops said to occupy Moscow.
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London
Russia
Nicholas Nicholaevitch
Stockholm
Nicolai Lenine
Leon Trotzky
Ixornilof
Kuledines
Moscow
Deutsche Tageszeltung
House Passes $8 Billion Bond Issue
Washington July 1 the house approved a bill authorizing an additional bond issue of eight billion dollars with no dissenting votes and little debate.
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Washington
House
Fox Quits Bible Society Post in New York
The American Bible Society announces the resignation of Dr. John Fox after 20 years as corresponding secretary. The resignation takes effect July 1.
Drummers Propose 24-Cent Mileage Hook Trial
Washington July 1 Gerrit Fort weighs proposals from commercial travelers for a universal mileage rate. The plan includes a 5 000 mile coverage at 24 cents per mile as a potential standard.
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Washington
Gerrit Fort
Add 129 Firms to Enemy Trading List
Washington July 1 Wartime board adds 129 foreign firms to the enemy trading list. Mexico leads with 63 firms followed by Spain with 20 as new additions and the list expands in priority order.
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Washington
War Trade Board
Mexico
Spain
Telegraph Suspends as Curtis Purchases Paper
Philadelphia announces that Cyrus H. K. Curtis, owner of the Public Ledger, has purchased the Evening Telegraph. The Evening Telegraph ceased publication last Saturday.
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Philadelphia
Evening Telegraph
Cyrus H. K. Curtis
The
Public Ledger
Pay Little Heed to War Clothes
In New York a fashion column argues against forced standardization of women's dress as a wartime measure. It notes varied tastes and duties keep style diverse, cites busy women preferring easy wear, contrasts men's temperature insensitivity, and highlights prevailing fabrics like net, foulard, organdie, gingham, and percale for summer wardrobes.
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New York
Judy O'Grady
Napoleon
History of Costume
McClure
Nancy Rebuilds Lorraine Lace Industry Amid War Threats
In Nancy France under cannon fire the city restarts Lorraine lace embroidery. Mayor Simon says a central workroom drew top workers and lace artists, producing original designs. A company formed with 150000 francs capital established a store selling the embroideries and laces.
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Nancy
France
Lorraine
Simon
Paris
Test for Coal Tar Dyes in Canned Goods
Instructions describe testing jelly or tomato pulp by boiling with water then filtering, then using a portion with muriatic acid to color wool. A strong color indicates artificial dye. a faint color may come from natural fruit dye.
Great Saving in Using Washing Powder in Tin Shaker
A great saving may be effected in the use of washing powder by placing it in a tin shaker. The shaker can be extemporized by punching holes in the cover of any tin to allow controlled dispensing.
Very Pretty Table Novelty for War Time Homes
A writer notes a decorative table idea using large floral cretonne motifs to imitate real flowers. By cutting motifs and crocheting edges, a dolly and a cross shaped centerpiece are created. The design offers a summery look that lasts long and avoids hard cleaning during war work.
Short Coats Replace Zouave Jackets for Women
Short coats are worn as a substitute for the Zouave jacket which every woman cannot wear.
Lace Purchase Noted In President’s Wife Visit
The report notes Mme Poincare, wife of the president, buying lace in the store, drawing admiration from connoisseurs and placing the scene near the firing line.
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Mme. Poincare
Sumptuous Weaves in French Fashion Importations
The piece notes French fashion leaders favor lavish fabrics over cheap materials. It observes cloth of gold on evening and dressy outfits, subtly hidden by chiffon or tulle to reveal the opulence of the weaves without ostentation.
Table for Sugar Measures and Equivalents
Table explains sugar measures. Two cupfuls equal one pint and one pound eight ounces. One cupful equals two ounces, one-fourth cupful equals four ounces, one gill equals two ounces, and one gill equals half a cupful or one eighth of a quart. Note gill is a measure, not a weight.
Cleaning Kitchen Grease with Hot Soda Solution
A powder from a tin box proves very effective for grease removal in kitchens. The text advises flushing the sink often with a strong solvent and using a boiling washing soda solution to clear grease clogs, followed by warm soap suds. Prepare enough solution to flush the drain pipe thoroughly.
Triple Capes in Vogue Fashion Trend
The article outlines a popular style known as the triple cape, featuring three graduated-length capes worn over sleeveless coats. Shortest cape on the outside and longest reaching to the waist, designed to pair with various dress lengths and fabrics.
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