Suffragists Sent to Jail For 60 Days Demonstration at White House prompts jail terms
Sixteen women arrested during a demonstration in front of the White House receive 60 day sentences or fines. most refuse fines and are sent to Occoquan VA. They face seven hours daily work, with potential appeals uncertain as Malone resigns amid court drama. Police court records name several defendants from Washington Cal Philadelphia and New York.
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Brannan Mother Pleads After Jail Sentence
Miss Brannan faces a sixty day jail term amid a storm of protest as she vows to appeal. Telegram from her mother hints at pressure and a drive for women's suffrage, while supporters demand mercy and continued resolve.
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Senate group aims to block aviation bill
Washington July 17 leaders of both parties push quick action on the aviation bill for a strong air campaign against Germany. A small group including La Follette and Grenna plans to reopen conscription. An 10 o clock Senate meeting aimed for a final vote before noon food bill debate resumes.
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Opposition to Aero Service Draft Not Feared
Washington reports that Senators La Follette and Gronna oppose the aviation bill draft provision, but supporters are untroubled as in the House Hulbert failed to gain broad backing. The War Department plans no draft for air service and will select aviators from top volunteers in Europe, with a college education requirement, and a larger pool of candidates than needed.
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Wartime Election In Canada Certain
Ottawa July 17 Premier Borden sought to extend Parliament for one year to avoid a wartime vote. He urged unanimous support from government and opposition. Laurier refused extension citing alleged misused funds and armor failures. A general election within three months seems likely.
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Poisoning and arson probe hits Oregon farms
Federal agents probe wholesale poisoning of live stock in Klamath Falls area and arson attempts after a fire destroyed a flour mill and grain. J Frank Adams says twenty five horses and one hundred cattle died or were dying, plus forty sheep, with dozens more animals affected. United States Attorney J Carnahan reports investigators gathering evidence into responsibility.
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15 Teuton Ships Lost Trying to Run Blockade
London July 17 British destroyers in the North Sea captured four German steamers. Reuters reports from Ymuiden say fourteen more ships attempted to flee the blockade, with many wrecked or captured. The Magenta Blumenthal wrecked near Zandvoort. others escaped or were damaged as Dutch waters were violated. No Dutch casualties reported.
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Four Russian Ministers Quit in Petrograd Riots Begin
Four ministers resign from the Russian cabinet as protests flare in Petrograd. A special cabinet session is called to avert crisis while clashes erupt on Nevsky Prospect leaving several dead or wounded. The Ukraine policy dispute splits the government with Cadets resigning after opposing Terestchenko and Tseretelli’s declaration draft. Provisional government moves to form an executive body for Ukraine administration with representation from nationalities.
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Reichstag Presses Peace Terms as Michaelis Cabinet Shifts
Berlin dispatches report the Reichstag majority backing a Thursday peace terms resolution and demanding Chancellor Michaelis to accept them in principle or the plan collapses. New cabinet and Prussian administration changes are described as ready, with von Hintze favored for foreign secretary and Bernstorf backing growing support for him.
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Women Destroy Draft List Amid Czech Amnesty Fears
Women in the 7th Ward destroyed sheets from the draft registration list to avoid possible conscription for husbands or sons. Police and Federal authorities replaced the list at the public school and hunt the culprits. Meanwhile in Prague the German National Council urged self determination for German Bohemia, seeking language rights and a German province with its own Diet.
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Geddes Succeeds Carson in Admiralty and Churchill Post
London July 17 Sir Edward Carson relinquishes First Lord of the Admiralty joining the war Cabinet. Sir Eric Geddes named to head the Admiralty after directing munitions supply Churchill becomes Minister of Munitions replacing Dr Addison who becomes minister without portfolio in charge of reconstruction Edwin Montagu is Secretary for India. Chamberlain resigned prompting reshuffle amid debates over Liberal influence.
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New Admiralty Head Geddes Rise From Obscurity To Power
Sir Eric Geddes, raised in India and trained in America, rose from railroad circles to First Lord of the Admiralty. His career bridged the United States and Britain as he coordinated shipping and shipbuilding, guiding munitions, transport, and naval logistics during the war. He became Deputy Director General of Munitions, then Controller of Shipping, and finally First Lord of the Admiralty.
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Churchill the Fighter and Puzzle to British Readers
Churchill, a soldier, statesman, and wartime leader, has long attracted admiration and exasperation in Britain. Descended from Marlborough, his fighting spirit blends with swift, snap judgments. His career includes controversial choices as First Lord of the Admiralty, notably Antwerp and Gallipoli, which cost him standing. Born 1874, his legacy remains debated in public life.
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