Examinations In Draft Begin On Wednesday
Draft muster lists were received and local boards prepared to begin examinations on Friday. Matthew Weiland, a Hungarian-born resident, will be the first examined. Officials reported high ineligibility rates among early registrants and warned boards to handle notices swiftly to avoid desertion or misreporting.
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New York
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Namce
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Enst Side
Brownsville
Jmpl
William Byrnes
The
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Fullam
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George Gordon Battle
Aks
Iagrain
Belgium
United States
Nion
Bel Ehildeen
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Whitman
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Glenmore Avenue
Petit
Public Ignorance of Men’s Landing in Europe Port
July 28 report notes another American contingent disembarked at a European port aboard the same steamer carrying Kermit Roosevelt and family. Troops cheered as they boarded tenders and entrained for new quarters, while public spectators remained sparse and no civic celebration occurred. General Staff observers noted the arrival.
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Kermit Roosevelt
Germans Shell Near U S General on French Front
News story recounts July 24 report from the American Expeditionary Army with German shell fire close to a U S general in a forward observation post, German aviators over the lines, and a lively artillery duel as the general observes from the front. It notes a French aviator and the American’s aviation crew displaying aerial maneuvers. The piece also covers American troops building unit pride, the role of captains, and a camp anecdote about singing and morale.
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Heywood Broun
New ‘York
Copfright
the Tribune Assaciaston
Controle Americain
German Fliers Bombard Paris In Test Raid
German airplanes raided Paris at 11 last night dropping two bombs in what is described as a test of the feasibility of a larger attack. The raid, first since January, triggered alarms, air defenses, and streetlight outages as Parisians watched the skies before being told the danger had passed.
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Paris
London
Berlin Reports Paris Raids Return Home After Bombing
Berlin reports German airmen returned after night raids on Paris rail hubs and military targets. Paris had enjoyed air raid immunity since January 1916 until Zeppelins bombed the city on the 29th, killing 24 and wounding 27.
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Berlin
Paris
Soldiers Drift From Duty as Recruits Drink and Disobey
A veteran company leader notes many recruits drink heavily and old privates mock discipline. He urges strict orders to curb indulgence, while officers push for proper army regulations amid a push for commissions for educated soldiers.
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L. Meer
Kerensky summons Russian military leaders to Petrograd aid
Premier Kerensky calls generals Ruzsky Gurko Brusiloff and Korniloff to Petrograd amid plans for a supreme military council. Front reports show German advances slowing. Russian resistance stiffens in Galicia and Bukowina as political upheaval continues. The government seeks cabinet reorganization with Constitutional Democrats entering, while border closures and a harsh crackdown on Lenin Zinoviev critics spark further tensions.
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Ruzsky
Brusilof
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Rustky
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Galicia
Bukowina
Inter
Transylvania
Two Killed in Fresh Chester Riots
In Chester Pennsylvania a deputy sheriff named David Schwartz and an unidentified black man were shot and killed late tonight during clashes in the heart of the Negro section. Earlier a day of relative calm followed two nights of disorder as police and guards moved into the neighborhood. A crowd of African Americans opened fire on guards, triggering the fatal encounter.
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Chester, Enn
David Schwartz
Food Conferees Agree To Stop Whiskey Making
Food conference delegates reach agreement to halt whiskey production. Wilson may seize any distilled product in violation.
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Wilson
War Board of 7 Named to Control Nation's Industry
The War Industries Board, a seven member central body, is created to mobilize industry for the war and purchase government needs. Members include Scott, Baruch, Brookings, Lovett, Frayne, Fletcher, and Piersent. The board acts as clearing house for war production, licenses, and priority while remaining under the Council of National Defence.
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War Board of 7
Washington
Council of National Defence
War Industries Board
General Munitions Board
Frank A. Scott
Cleveland
Palmer E
Baruch
Brookings
Lovett
Hoover
Council of Defence
Advisory Commission
Council of National Defance
War Inustries Board
Councils Act
National Defence Act
Kosaly
Boy Scouts Leader Held on Immigration Violation Charges
William Cursermueen a Brooklyn Boy Scout leader identified as a lieutenant in the German aviation service was sent to Ellis Island on immigration law charges. He allegedly escaped a Belgian prison camp in 1915 after being captured by the French and entered the U S as crew on a Dutch vessel. Christiansen had been lodging at 647 Monroe Street Brooklyn near George B Ackerly whose two sons enlistment in U S service is noted.
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William Cursermueen
Janes Methodist Episcopal Church
Brooklyn
Ellis Island
Belgium
United States
Christiansen
George B. Ackerly
Monroe Street
Brookliyn
United States Service
Hill's Us Mortals: Tribune Graphic Page
A Sunday Tribune feature presents Hill's photographs titled Us Mortals in a graphic page section. The page showcases a sequence of images with descriptive captions highlighting everyday scenes and subjects captured by the photographer.
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Frances Fisher Byere
Tribune Institute
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