Fourth of July splash launches many ships nationwide
Across Philadelphia and other ports, the Fourth of July ship launchings totaled ninety five for the week with wood and steel vessels adding up to 474,464 deadweight tons. The Schwab led effort produced a record 47,300 tons in one Bethlehem Steel yard, while Manitowoc celebrated the Winthrop with 2,500 spectators.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Independence
Charles M. Schwab
United States
Superor
Wis
Europe
Pacific Coast
Charles Pier
Uhion
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Defiance
Great Lakes Engineering Works
Ecorse. Mich
Kaiser
Indianapolis
Pusey and Jones Yard
Glouchester
N. J
San Fransisco
Cal
Charles ‘J. Schwab
United States Shipping Board
Riverside Park
Emily Kott
John Kott
Kott
Duluth-Lake Helen
McDougall Duluth Shipbuilding Company
First American Caproni Airplane Flies at Mineola
Three Liberty motors powered the first American built Caproni aircraft which conducted its initial test at Mineola on Independence Day. The machine reached 126 miles per hour, faster than Italian motors.
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Wade
Liberty Motors
United Preas
New York
Caproni
Mineola
Independence Day
Ttalan Motors
Major Barrett of Sheboygan Named Head of Base Hospital
Major Edward J. Barreit of Sheboygan has been named commander in chief of the new base hospital at Staten Island. The facility will care for up to 3,600 wounded or nicked at once. The piece also notes a local aside about hush money allegations.
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Barrett
Sheboygan
United Press
Sheborogan
Edward J. Barreit
Shebooygan
A@taten Island
Big American Propaganda Effort Marks War Unity
Washington reports a vast propaganda push as foreign-born Americans pledge support and Wilson conveys the nation’s resolve. Cables, wireless messages, and Allied air drops spread the pledge to neutrals and belligerents, with emphasis on mounting morale and unity for the war effort.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press
Washington
America
Mount Vernon
United States
Russia
Germany
Austria
Wilson
Thaly
Piave
Fourth of July Quiet Across American Lines in France
American troops in France marked a quiet Fourth of July from the Woevre to the Swiss border. French schoolchildren dined with officers at headquarters while General Pershing spoke of liberty and independence. In Rome, twenty wounded American veterans participated in a ceremony led by Captain Brothers, delivering brief Italian speeches.
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Americas Army
France
Woevre
Frank J. Taszler
United Press Star
America Armica
Pershing
America
Crurbhation
Rome
Captain Brothers
Explosion at Hercules Powder Plant Kenvil Kills, Injures
An explosion at the Hercules Powder Company plant in Kenvil New Jersey destroyed several structures and damaged nearby buildings. Fifteen men were in the storage building when the blast occurred causing multiple fatalities and injuries as a second, heavier explosion followed amid swift firemen response and widespread glass damage.
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Leose
Preas
New
Te Hercules Powder Company
Kenvil
Plas
Primary in Michigan petitions filed for several offices
Petitions with about 1000 names were filed in Lansing by William Gerald Simpson of Detroit to place his name on the Republican primary ballot for United States senator. Petitions also filed for former governor Chase S. Osborn Truman N. Newbery secretary of the navy in the Roosevelt cabinet and Henry Ford Democratic petitions filed for Ford.
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Associated Press
Lansing
Mich
Willam
Gerald Simpson
Detroit
Secretary of State
United States
Chase S. Osborn
Truman N. Newbery
Tecretary of
Navy
Roosevelt
Henry Ford
Ford
President Wilson halts eight hour day for labors
President Wilson issued an executive order suspending the eight hour day for workers on the new Cedar and Geological Survey buildings funded by the Department of Commerce. The order shifts standard hours for laborers engaged in those construction projects.
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United Prena
Washington
Wilson
Department of Commerce
President Wilson Seeks Quick Vote on Telegraph Takeover
President Wilson urged Congress to pass a resolution authorizing the government to seize telegraph and telephone lines before recess, amid House action to limit debate to two hours. Senate and House conferees reached agreement on a twelve billion dollar army appropriation. noon prayer proclamation requested. three billion sundry civil bill signed including naval increases.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Phelan
California
Tuomulty
Wilson
Airplanes brought down on Marne front by American aviators
American forces report aerial victories as two German planes were set aflame in a small patrol. Two enemy fliers captured and another killed, signaling a new German division opposing Americans. London says British repulsed a German counter attack near Hamel with prisoners. British forces took over 1,390 prisoners yesterday in the Somme area, plus 190 machine guns and trench mortars. French patrols active from Picardy to Lorraine with prisoners taken.
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Associated Press
Marne
London
Lender
Amiens
Hamel
War Office
Sonme
Paris
Picardy
Lorraine
Wheat Price Fight Reignites Amid Budget Battle
Senators from wheat states renew push for a government minimum price of 2.50 or more, blocking an emergency resolution to continue department appropriations until the regular bill clears. They warn that passing the continuing resolution first would kill the wheat price issue.
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Associated Press
Washington
BD. C
Crown Prince of Italy Photographed at Milan Constitution Celebrations
A new unpublished photo from Milan shows the Crown Prince of Italy at the constitution celebration. Thousands witnessed the young royal, who some day will lead Italy s victorious army, amid the public display and ceremony.
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Italy
Milan
Communication cut off and Bolshevik money crisis reports
A delayed dispatch notes the loss of all communications with Vologda Moscow and western Siberia for days. The Bolshevik government money in circulation reaches 40 000 000 000 rubles as Lenin’s reform plans stall with no tax measures or new issues announced. Finland nears war decline as German troops may join a campaign into the Murman region. Tebuchepin protests German raids and advances from Nikolayev.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Tr&utsk
State Department
Vologda
Moscow
Siberia
Ambassado Francis
Joe
Lenine
Anandal Department
Lavestia
Ny United
Stockholm
Finland
Murman District
Berl
Landon
Tebucherin
Berlin
Nikulaef
Note to Holland Seeks to Quash Transit Concessions
The Trigue-Washington and allied governments sent a note to Toland disputing Dutch press claims of concessions on transit over the Limburg railroad. The note maintains the April Dutch agreement with the German government did not include any military supply transit rights while releasing the Netherlands from some sand and gravel transport engagements.
Senator Ramsbury Pushes Pacific Pact Against Germany
Washington notes Senator Ramsbury of Delaware introduced a resolution urging the United States Japan and Great Britain to form an agreement to curb German aggression in the Pacific Ocean area. The measure seeks coordinated action and backing from allies to counter German expansion.
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United Prean
Washington
Ramsbury
Delaware
United States
Japan
Great Britain
Military clerks called for general service men
U S Army officials issued a call for 200 general service clerks from Alaska and 10 limited service clerks from New York and Connecticut to serve under General Crowder. The notice specifies clerical duties within the Provost Marshal General's department.
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United Press
Waehlagtes
1. C
Matechial
Welbourne Crawford Vaughn Named Australian Representative
Crawford Vaughn once Australian premier is understood to be appointed as Australia's representative to America, marking a notable diplomatic posting for the former Australian leader.
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United Press
Welbourne
Crawford Vaughn
America
Profits rise shown in farm and industry firms report
Treasury notes profits surge across sectors after Senate Borah demand for profiteering data. Dairy and clothing trades show double and triple digit increases. some large firms withheld names. Highest spikes reach above 2 000 percent on a food dealer with one dollar capital, others show hundreds of percent gains. Meat packers cited among larger concerns, with several capital figures reported.
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Agnoclavencree
Washington, DL
Treasury
Senate Borah
Idaho
Dot Mille Us
Global
Wills
N E A Elects Officers At Annual Convention
Strayer of Columbian University named Near President as the National Education Association closes its 68th annual session. Other officers include Vice Presidents Denver Missouri Pittsburgh Atlanta and Chicago figures, with John R L Kirk and Mabel Lawrence among key executives and A J Matthews listed as Treasurer.
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Strayer
Columbian University
Pillsburg
Pat George W. Straser
Columbia University
Nea
Tch Watts
National Education Association
Restents
Mary CoCrindford
Denver
Pritiam
Atlanta
Armenians Occupy Erivan within Transcaucasian border
Reports quoted by the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger state Armenian forces of about 25,000 have established control of the city of Erivan, located 115 miles south of Tiflis and roughly 50 miles inside the Trans Caucasian border, according to Kiev sources.
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Forres
Proag
Amsterdam
Trans-Caucasis
Kiev
Souice
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Erivan
Tifls
Tring
I W W Trial Halted In Work or Fight Case
The trial of T. WW was halted for thirty five minutes to extract Grover Perry of Salt Lake City from the toll of the work or fight order. Perry, released on bail, had been arrested under General Crowder's order and failed to appear before Federal Judge Landis when called. He was later located in Jal and released.
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Wan
General Crowder
Associated Presa
Cheonen
T. WW
Grover Tf. Perry
Salt Lake City
Perry
Gaylord family injured in Potwem Street car crash
The Gaylord family of Milweander Wisconsin suffered serious injuries when their motor cycle with attached sidecar was struck by a street car on Potwem Place and Stowell Avenue. The parents aged 48 and 46 and their children Oliver nine and Kiva eight sustained multiple injuries. Paul Gaylord died at Baylack this morning.
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Ay United Press
Milveander
Wis
Little Hone
Winteld 2
Gaylord
Entive
Mns
Potwem Place
Stowell Avenue
Femlie
Ney Rs
CTH
Wor
Ylord
Olive Gaylord
Oliver Gaylord
Kiva Gaslord
Vpher
Paul
Arthur Stientkr
Baby
Dorothy
Mr. Stiemke
Washington turmoil delays plan for swift recess action
In Washington a party split over the Sanders resolution and a push to force immediate consideration of key measures. House leaders debate timing on the army bill and water power legislation while plans to adjourn loom within forty eight hours.
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Washington, D. C
Pwulte
Kitehin
Tomohrow
Clark
Three Drowned in Round Lake Boat Disaster Near Campbellsport
A family reunion at Anton Selwerth's home near Campbellsport ended in tragedy when a rowboat capsized on Round Lake. Grandmother Mra Siedtke, 50, Milwaukee. Min Frida Widerlich, 23, Milwaukee. and Corraine Wunderlich, 2, Milwaukee, drowned after a rescue attempt failed. Carl Nelson, who helped, arrived as the boat overturned but could not save them. The Wunderlich child was recovered later.
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Capalg
Rowhost
tRy
United Press
Milwanfere
Child
Carl Nelson
Mra Lledtce
Chia
Wunderlich
Short Lines Relinquished to Rail Administration
Washington action yields control of over 2000 short line railroads electric railway and plant facilities by the railroad administration leaving a portion still under agency management. Estimates indicate more than two thousand lines were relinquished while others remain.
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Railroad Administration
Treas
Washington, D. C
Railway Administration
Marine Casualties List From Washington D C
The Axuspriated Press reports a Marine casualties list with thirty names. Killed in action include Private Resealr Rivard of North St. Paul Minnesota. Died of wounds list Private Thomas B. Wenney of Milwaukee Wisconsin. Wounded or undetermined cases include Private Kammit A. Butler of North Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Axuspriated Press
Washington, D. G
Rivard
North St. Paul
Minn
Thomas B. Wenney
Park Hf Avenue
Mibwaukee
Degren
Kammit A. Butler
Trving
Avernue
North
Minneapolis
German Reichstag Debate Presses Peace Through Warcast
In Amsterdam Philip Scheidemann leader of the majority Socialists told the Reichstag he would cooperate with the government only if the peace question is clarified. He urged ending the war with honor, warned of mass exasperation, and said the socialist bloc would not support the budget without a real peace move. The Vorwaerts urged peace with honor and questioned Germany’s economic exhaustion and reliance on overseas materials, while Czernin was set to be reappointed foreign minister after a conference with Karl and Burian. Rumors circulated of Germany seeking an agreement with the Allies against bombarding towns outside the war zone and the Reichstag later passed peace treaties with Roumania, despite opposition from the Independent Socialists.
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United Press
Amsterdam
Philip Scheidemann
Payer
Scheidemann
Scheldemann
Pieter Troelstra
The
Hague
Cerman Socialista
Troelstra
London
Vorwaerts
Vay Vannvermieu Ress
Berlin
Philipp Schaidemann
Czernin Goers
Karl
Czernin
Baron Burian
Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Crernin
Cronin
Sixtitus of Bourbon
Imuler
Fath and Cooler In Wisconsin Meet Saturday
A Wisconsin event is set for Saturday featuring Fath and Cooler in a regional matchup. The program lists participants from nearby clubs and venues, with fans anticipating a tight contest and notable performances.
Hindenburg pauses as American troops enter war front
New York dispatch reports that delay in German offensives signals reduced confidence at Kaiser's HQ. Hindenburg’s restraint may reflect fear of losing manpower to Allied resistance and the impact of American troops deploying overseas, with 50,000 weekly arrivals noted.
South Africa premier warns of unrest and harsh measures
Premier Botha said serious unrest in South Africa has prompted strong police and military actions. He asserted that without effective measures the situation could flare into grave disturbances and threaten the constitution. He warned of enemy agencies seeking to subvert order by violent means among Europeans and natives.
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Associated Tress
Pretoria
Premiier Botha
Union of South Africa
South Africa
Botha
Beer Seider
Lne
Bolsheviki Defeated in Siberia by Allied Forces
Report from Trkntelk Siberia states Crecha Slovak linked forces defeated Bolshevike troops. Bolsheviki driven from the eastern region near Irkotskan beyond Lake Ralkntl with heavy losses. Telegraph sources indicate a decisive setback for Bolsheviki forces in the area.
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London
Trkntelk
Siberia
Lake
Ralkntl
Roberts Appeal Hearing Postponed For One Week
Associated Press report from Milwaukee notes Dr David Roberts a Wisconsin veterinarian was sentenced to one year in the county jail after pleading guilty to a statutory offense. The appeal hearing was postponed for one week.
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DR. Roberts
Associated Press
Milw.aeitheer
David Roberts
Wic Kesha
Drowned in Lake Ida two in Pelican Rapids area
Bodies of Edward Haugen and Mrs Oscar Koppen were recovered from Lake Ida three miles north of Pelican Rapids. They drowned when their boat capsized near weeds and the craft turned over in the water.
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United Presses
Fergus Falls
Minn
Edward Haugen
Oscar Koppen
Lake Ida
Pelican
Rescuer Drowned While Aiding Rescued in Rock Ster
A rescuer died yesterday in Rock Ster while attempting to save Dilon Donahue from drowning. Miss Donshun, who lived in Janesville Wisconsin, also perished in the incident.
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Associated Press
Erkford
Wien-Seret
Stey Christy
Dilon Donahue
Donshun
Janesville
Wis
Ukraine Armistice Terms Released With Instructions
The terms of the Ukraine Russiaarmistice were officially received at the state department. Officials urged accompanying printed directions for continued guidance, noting the need for clear directives for implementation.
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United Press
Tadas
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