Germany pushes peace plan at round table talks
Amsterdam dispatch says Berlin's Vorwaerts urged a six point peace program including freedom of the seas the dismantling of Gibraltar and status quo colonial bounds. The report notes Germany seeks no indemnities and questions Russia and Romania treaties while urging a conference with Spain and Britain to decide Balkan and Belgium fates. Prime ministers Lloyd George and Clemenceau reportedly favor entering peace discussions with central powers upon agreed terms.
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Fire destroys hangar at base in Virginia
July 24 bulletin from K Virginia reports a noon blaze at an immense hangar at the base. Flames spread to the administration building of the aviation section and partly destroyed that structure before control was regained. Origin unknown. Help was moved from Norfolk.
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Kesler Says City Will Save $1,000 On Its Feed Bill
Kesler, city commissioner of health, announced this morning that the city will save over $1,000 on its feed bill this year through ongoing grain deals. He noted that a final agreement for grain supplies for garbage and ice departments is close, with two parties in discussion and a telegram expected to finalize terms after his trip from the eastern part of the state.
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Fourth Loan Drive Opens September 28
Washington reports the fourth loan drive launches September 28, with three weeks of activities leading up to a Saturday close. Officials urge participation and outline the campaign’s goals and timeline.
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Washington
Sateetas
Justicia torpedoed and sunk off Irish coast by U boat
The giant steamship Justicia, a White Star liner, was torpedoed and sunk near Belfast while nearing completion as a troop carrier. Four hundred crewmen were landed at an Irish port, with reports of casualties among passengers and crew as the ship went down after a brief engagement with submarines. The Justicia had a large troop-carrying capacity and was being used as a transport by the British Admiralty.
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Ferris Will Tell Oklahoma Cityans Of U S War Effort
Ferris Oklahoma will address Oklahoma City residents on the nation’s war effort. At a downtown Thursday evening event in front of the War Savings Bank, Ferris, a member and chairman of national campaign committees, will outline actions by the war and navy departments and Congress before the recess.
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Partly Cloudy Weather Forecast With Unclear Details
A local weather forecast notes partly cloudy conditions and warm trend continuing into the next day. The report includes garbled names and phrases, but indicates fair tonight and continued mild weather into tomorrow.
Wilson Finishes U S Program for Russian Action
A Vladivostok dispatch from July 24 notes a provisional government accedes to allies on June 18 seeking joint military action. It warns civil war danger lessens if allies act, with Horvath’s forecast guiding policy and potential changes to the government’s statute pending rapid communications.
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Agreement With Murman Council In World War Context
London reports a dated accord among Britain United States and Murman regional council to defend the Mieman region against German forces. Russian volunteers may join allied forces with a commander appointed by the council. The three powers will supply equipment, transports, and instruction, secure food via trusted Russian troops, and ensure import of goods for construction. They reject any conquest aims and aim to guard Murman region integrity.
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Doctors Ordered Into State Medical Reserve Corps
The state council of defense ordered Khane to the medical reserve corps for immediate medical exams and duty. Haynes Buxton said 1 to 2 hundred medical men will be called, noting many single men and most childless married men have already enlisted or been called. A telegram from the War Department requested enlistment of all available men under 55 in the state.
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Ad Club launches $50,000 fund for city poor
The Ad Club approved a $50,000 drive after hearing charity needs flagged by the Public Hralily survey. A committee led by A B Kull and Edgar Bell will organize immediate fund raising to aid needy families facing higher living costs.
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Slavs Mobilize Entire Forces Tolland Learns
Moscow reports that the Rovian army is mobilizing its full force around Amsterdam with July 7 dates noted for potential actions, as observed by observers in Moscow.
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Fraud revelations in US army supply contracts hit a snag
In Washington on July 24 reports reveal large frauds in army contracts for shirts shoes and equipment. Investigations show quartermaster officers illegally receiving salaries from firms that once employed them. The probe points to commissions given through former employers and hints at broader graft across contracting authorities.
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Helfferigh Named Germany Moscow Agent
July reports from Armaterstam state Karl Helfferich, former German vice chancellor, is appointed Germany's diplomatic representative in Moscow. The Reuters message indicates he will work with German interests at the Moscow embassy and act as a liaison for German policy there.
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Crowder Calls 624 Registrants for August Air Craft Work
Provost Marshal General Crowder issued a call for 624 registrants qualified for limited service in aircraft production. They are to entrain August 1 for Kelly Field in San Antonio.
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Allies Push on German Front North of Chateau Thierry
Allied forces on the Aisne Marne front drive Germans from most of the Chatelet forest and push through Epieds as American cavalry support operations unfold. Farther west the line gains continue despite German rear guard resistance and machine gun defense.
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German losses mount in July front drive and counter
London dispatch notes German forces used between sixty and divisions since July 18 and have lost 180,000 men including killed wounded and prisoners. On the Aisne Marne front the Allies hammer the crown prince army flanks as fresh forces are moved. Paris reports a renewed German counter attack near Vrigny five miles southwest of Rheims repulsed with heavy artillery activity along the Aisne to Rheims corridor.
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Franco American forces press German lines near the Assie-Marne
Washington dispatch reports steady Franco American advance around the Assie Marne salient over the past two days as German divisions push to defend a key railway line. General March notes pockets of enemy resistance, with six new US infantry divisions forming in July. The fight mirrors Austrian retreat defeats on the Italian front as Foch directs aggressive blows along the Aisne Marne line.
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Yanks Lose 2 Towns Only To Regain One Soon
On July 24, amid French front fighting near Chateau Thierry, American forces lost Ryieds and the hamlet of Trugny before counterattacking to recapture Trugny. Germans remained in Epieds as the push continued between Mont St and Charteres, with American and French units advancing.
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