Indictments in German purchase of The Evening Mail
Federal indictments allege Dr Edward A Rumely and Walter Kaufmann conspired to perjure and conceal German government ownership of The Evening Mail. Rumely bought the paper for Germany in 1915 with von Bernstorff and Albert, filing false alien property reports in 1917. Arraignments set with Rumely’s bail at $33,000 and Kaufmann’s at $5,000.
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Associated Press
New Y York
Edward A Rumely
New York Mail
Uixpress Company
Walter Kaufmann
United States
Evening Mail
Dr Rumely
Kaefmann
A. Mitchett Palmer
Evening Manl
Imperial Germany Sovernment
Germany
Rumely
von Bernstorff
Heinrich Albert
Kaufmann
United States District Court
Turning Point of Present Campaign
Allied forces push northeast along a five mile front, seizing high ridges between the Oure and Aisne as German lines withdraw. Progress centers on Hartennes, Fere-en-Tardenois, and the encirclement near Ville-Tardenois with several towns reported captured or threatened, signaling a major phase of the campaign. The advance narrows German options and heightens pressure on retreating forces.
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Associated Press
Oured
Thurday
Hartennes
Fere-en-Tardenois
Qureq
Aisne
Alfies
Tve
Byeoches
Germare
Vesie
Bengrenry
Foursiay Portherst
Alles
Barcchet
Wil
German Owned Property Passes 500 Million Mark
The enemy property custodian Mutchel Balmer reports German owned money and property seized has exceeded 500 million dollars. Palmer, the official, says he is the largest individual Liberty Bonds buyer. All cash taken over goes to the treasury for bond investment. Balmer notes July 31 purchases of 42,870,027 in bonds with 2,07,805 more awaiting allocation.
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Associated Press
New York
Mutchel Balmer
Palmer
Treasury
German leaders blamed for west front disaster report
Advices from German sources claim General von Taidendorf faces suspension by Field Marshal von Mackensen. The report notes von Mackensen’s arrival at imperial headquarters from the east and mentions Field Marshal von Hindenburg’s participation in a conference. Ludendorff is accused of mismanagement and imprudence.
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United Preas
Beone
Switzerland
von Taidendorf
Universall
von Mackensen
Zurich
Martshal von Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Had Too Much Flour in Storage by Horlick Malted Milk Co
The Horlick Malted Milk Company surrendered surplus flour worth 50000 dollars to the army and navy as part of Food Administration efforts. The company agreed to observe regulations going forward and has halted excess stock.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Havng
Food Administration
Horlick
Army
Navy
Tennessee Election Claims Narrowed Races Across State
Joy United Press reports returns from yesterday's election show all candidates asserting victory. Senator John K Shields claims winning go for governor and Tom Rye leads by about 1,840 unofficial votes across sixty one counties. Judge H Roberts leads over Atherton Peay for governor with a slight edge.
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Joy United Press
Nashville
Returna
John K. Shields
Tom Rye
Rye
H. Roberts
Atretin Peay
Anpicton aleck King Held for Murder
Special to The Northwestern reports Oneida Indian Anpicton aleck King is jailed on murder charges after a coroner jury in Fermour found Hill’s death was caused by violence not accident. The inquest indicates a severe kick to the left side as the likely cause.
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Aleck King
Oneida
David B. Hill
Hill
Fermour
Revenue Bill Aims At 8 Billion Top in Final Form
Washington reports the new eight billion revenue bill is nearly complete and should be ready for presentation by August 15 or soon after It will not be introduced until after the congressional recess The committee focused on tobacco taxes which currently yield about 165 million annually and is proposed to rise to 500 million The Senate aircraft investigating panel will start framing its report next week for delivery when the Senate resumes sessions Chairman Thomas of Colorado urged members to assemble in Washington early next week to work on the report.
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House
Senate
Thomas
Colorado Today
Washington
Governor Philipp Files Papers for Reelection
United Press reports Wisconsin Governor EL Philipp filed nomination papers with Secretary Merlin Hull for reelection. Harley Nickerson fled Milwaukee as Republican lieutenant governor candidate, Jared Larson of Marinette filed for state treasurer. Tomorrow is the final day to file papers.
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United Press
Madison
Wis
EL Philipp
Merlin Hull
Harley I Nickerson
Milwaukee
Jared Larson
Marinette
Sunk ship Instructor identified in Atlantic collision
Port Arthur Texas July 14 The Harrison Maer, sailing in the middle of the Atlantic, was sunk in a collision. The vessel identified today as the Instructor. Casualties and exact cause pending official reports.
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Associated Press
Port Arth Texas
Atlantic
Madison Ice Famine Shuts City Services
United Press reports Madison, Wisconsin faces an ice famine as ice drivers and deliverymen strike for higher pay, halting shipments and leaving residents with limited cold storage and ice access. The stoppage disrupts daily routines and commerce as workers seek better compensation.
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United Press
Madison, Wis
Madison
Joint Action With Japan Assured In Siberia Crisis
Washington reports that Japan, the entente powers, and the United States have reached a complete agreement on a plan of operation for Siberia. President Wilson met with Secretary Baker and Acting Secretary Polk after the accord, while China prepares to coordinate with Japanese forces in Manchuria for joint action in the region.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
War
Navy
Polk
Baker
Ry Polk
White House
United States
State Department
China
Appointment to curb railroad ticket scalping in wake of misuses
Washington DC Roach Chicago former assistant chairman Railwis Weber Protective Bureau has been named inspector of passenger traffic for the railroad administration. The new post will focus on investigating railroad ticket scalping and handling other misuses of passenger transportation.
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Washington, DC
Roach
Chicago
Railwis Weber Protective Bureau
Railroad Administration
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Sassenger
Briefs of News From Everywhere
New York markets News from across the globe report Liberty bonds selling at par on the stock exchange in New York as investors react to tax-exempt issues. Victor Emmanuel reviews American troops in Europe while Hoover meets Poincare in Paris. Revolt ripples in Turkish Ukraine news and a record flight by Barnes in a naval airship are noted. Germany seeks action after killings blamed on Moscow and Petrograd intrigue.
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Stock Exchange
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Rome
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Wallan
Paris
Poincare
Herbert C. Hoover
Basel
Switzerland
Turkestan
Washington DD
Barnes
European
Navy Department
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Minneapolis
United Press
Zurich
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Trotsky
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Moscow
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Totay
Sea
Poseision Sunk in Collision Off Atlantic Coast
The American steamship Poseision of 191 tons gross, formerly Dutch, sank after colliding with an American tanker off the Atlantic coast. Five crewmen are missing, thirty three were landed by a patrol boat after eight hours afloat among wreckage. The tanker sustained damage and put into port. guns stood by as Poseision sank beneath them.
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Associated Preys
New York
Poseision
Atlantic
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Mites
Street Car Rates And Local Pressure For Fares
Washington reports street car companies may rely on state and local authorities to fix fare increases. Wage controls from the wartime labor board limit federal action, leaving utilities to seek relief via state legislatures and local bodies where necessary.
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Washington, DC
Stuert
National War
White House
Steel Tank Burst At Wis Powder Plant Fatal Explosions
A steel tank burst at a powder plant in Barksdale Day County Wisconsin around noon today. Five employees were killed: Andrew Borgren Andrese Johnson William Turner Edward Sechter and Melvin Younggreen. Walter Shazowski was severely mangled and thought to die. Cause believed to be overpressure in the iron fortifying house.
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Presay
Barksdale
Dayfield County
Wis
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Andrese Johnson
William Turner
Edward Sechter
Melvin Younggreen
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German High Command Faces War Draw by 1919
London dispatch reports growing belief in the German high command that victory or a decisive draw must occur before 1919. German armies are strained as German forces on the front lines have been exhausted and no large numbers of fresh divisions can be raised.
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Sergy
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Vaxeo
What Becker Said At Monroe Meeting Sparks Echoes
United Press report summarizes testimony from February 1918 in Monroe where Judge John M. Becker defended his remarks on the espionage act during a council of defense reorganization. Witnesses including Ray Young and Frank Luchsinger testified, detailing Becker’s alleged statements and the surrounding exchange outside the meeting hall.
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Monroe
Green County
Council of Defense
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Yeung
T IP
Munroe
Becker
Neverman
Madison
Aleu
War Power Plant Bill Drafted by War Industry Board
The War Industry Board drafted a broad power plant bill aimed at stimulating production of materials essential to the war effort. Proposed to enable federal action across all plant kinds, it seeks quick passage as an amendment to pending administration measures.
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Auodated Press
Abington
Paw- Lie Hill
German Secret Police Heads to Warsaw for Ukraine Mission
Zurich reports several hundred German secret police have been summoned to Warsaw to receive instructions before deployment to Ukraine to organize the nucleus of a future Ukrainian secret police force.
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United Prose
Zurich
Gereman
Warsaw
Ukraine
Hawaiian Registrants for General Military Service Noted
By Associated Press a wartime notice from Washington informs registrants of possible validity for general military service. They will proceed August 20 for Fort Armstrong near Honolulu, with further details pending.
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Germans Provoke Open Fight as US Troops Press Close
An Associated Press report describes German troops engaging near American lines in a close struggle. Prisoners recount German tactics that favor wary open assaults and demand surrender, while American observers note foolhardiness in meeting the foe in the open and question adherence to prewar rules.
Wilson on Suffrage Letter Sends Support to Senate
President Wilson weighed in on suffrage by urging Senator Shields to back the amendment, signaling White House interest in pushing reform within the Republican party. The letter stressed unity among supporters and urged speedy consideration of the measure in the Senate.
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Maird
New Jeeney Uring
United Press
Washington, D. Co
Wilhoe
Republican Party
Presidentia Actian
Farwat
Senter Shields
China
Wberry
Yank Captures Father During War Prisoner Exchange
A bewildering wartime incident reports an American youth who identified a German captive as his father among those paroled or exchanged. The son questioned German authorities about his father’s past, asserting the man’s wartime loyalties and forcing a dramatic confrontation that ended with the elder being accused or advised against collaboration.
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United Press
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Leaner
Ani
Lin
Toan
Hla
Aimerican
Bern
Anna Feld Ill in New York After Pneumonia Battle
Anna Feld, famed artist, is gravely ill in New York with bronchial pneumonia. Doctor OM Oselton reports her condition remains precarious as she recovers from pernicious anemia.
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Horror of Hindenburg Foretells Allied Pressure
In a report from New York, Allied forces press along the Vesle front as German positions bend south of Saulx and Soissons. General Foch aims renewed pressure to push back German lines while German heavy artillery retires, with observers noting Hindenburg’s fear of Allied systems and possible shifting attacks to create pockets along the front.
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Wisconsin Congressman Davidson Shows Signs of Improvement
Washington reports Representative James H. Davidson of Wisconsin ill in hospital, now showing signs of recovery. He recognizes family, speaks with them, and no longer remains delirious after kidney and heart complications raised fears of a dire outcome. If improvement continues, doctors expect a full recovery and plan to move him home to Oshkosh when safe.
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Wisconsin
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Oshkosh
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Grim Reaper
Credits Are Liabilities in Wartime Print Statement
A United States press note in the New Yorker rebukes German propaganda and wartime markets. It describes print statements about Germany and its allies, condemns censorship, and discusses the impact of autocratic leadership on wartime trade and public opinion.
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Turkey
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America
Cadet Rodgers Dies After Motorcycle Air Crash Incident
Cadet Sewell Wallis Rodgers of Brooklyn, Massachusetts died in hospital at Chanute Field, Illinois, after a motorcycle collision on the field during an evening exercise. He was struck by a plane piloted by Lieutenant Symnextiehedt, which carried Cadet Nall, his bunk mate, at the time of the accident.
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Yanks Take a Slorious Place With the Battle Line
On the French Front the town of Ville en Tournai enclos ed by Allied forces near the Marne salient. French advances push toward additional towns between Soissons and Rheims as German resistance weakens. American troops on the Aisne Marne front advance in open order across soaked fields with French support, aiming to break the German salient before Nesle forest. General Duport lauds the Forty-second division for readiness and courage, with praise also for Major General Menoher and Col. MacArthur.
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