Manchu Restoration in China Nearing Collapse
London dispatch reports southern China forming a provisional government at Nanking as republican forces outnumber royalists. Reports from Peking describe fighting near Lang Fang, fleeing locals, and international interest as Chang Hsun leads royalists toward a possible downfall.
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Peking
United Press
London
China
Nanking
Reuter
Associated Press
Chang Hsun
Tientsin
Mancan Hale
Tuan Chi Jui
Tuan Chiui
Beking-Hankow
Tsao- Aun
Peking-Shanghai
Daily Mail
Mongolia
Hankow
Chang Haun
Tuan Chi
Chang-Hsun
Knox
Tokyo
Li Huan Yung
Li Huan Yune
Asun
Li Yuan Bang
Rusky
No Date Set for Drawing of Draft Army Yet
Washington July 6 reassures that Secretary Baker and Provost Marshal General Crowder finalize the draft method. First increment of 625000 men will draw from 4 million plus registrants with exemptions. Crowder pushes announced dates, while local boards finish preliminaries and citizens learn their key numbers from posted lists.
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Associated Prose
Washington, D. C
Baker
Crowder
National Army
United Press
State Adjutant General
Washington
General Crowder
Wilson
Complaint of Blind Pigs Probe at Great Lakes Navy Station
Authorities at the Great Lakes naval training station report recruits are being furnished liquor. Assistant U S District Attorney Epstein and Internal Revenue Agent Chaping led a team to investigate with several deputies, amid claims of hidden pits near the AAIAI station.
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Great Lakes
United Press
Chicaze
United States
Atlorney Epstein
Internal Revenue
Chaping
Aaiai
Date for Irish Convention Set by Lloyd George
London July Premier Lloyd George announces a Irish convention to meet Iris 25 for preliminary business including appointment of a chairman. He suggests Henry EB Duke chief secretary for Ireland act as revisional or temporary chairman.
East St Louis Faces Demands After Police Riot Fallout
Citizens’ committee of the East St Louis chamber of commerce demands resignations of Police Chief Payne and three fire and police board members. They call for radical reforms amid race riot fallout and criticize the department as incompetent, urging swift action by Mayor Mollman and Governor Lowden.
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Associated Press
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Payne
N. Cornelius Hickey
Sulece
Meier Velman
Chamber of Commerce
Fire and Police Board
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Maurice VW Joyce
East St
Joyce
Amoliman
Mollman
Coppedge
Lowden
Governors Office
Tripp
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Norvival
Kil Ry
Uae
Joe Whee Eaede
East St. Louis
Peter Twardowsky
Keating
Company L
Jil
Twardewsk
Missouri
South
Greenvile
Miss
Bertce
Red Crocs
Ship on Fire at Bordeaux Harbor Sparks Suspicion
A moving picture crew aboard a steamship at Bordeaux reports a fire in the forward part of the vessel. Flames damaged upper areas and spread to merchandise on the wharf as the blaze was extinguished. An official inquiry has been opened into the causes of the fire.
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Bordeaux
Anenciated Press
Peace talk expected from German chancellor to Reichstag
London reports say the German chancellor will use a Reichstag speech to outline new peace declarations not only regarding Russia but the Entente powers. Dispatches from The Hague and Copenhagen indicate the speech, likely tomorrow, will influence support for a potential new war stance depending on the debate.
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Associated Press
London
Dy von Rethimn
Hague
Muxsia
Toomorrow
Copenhagen
Reichstag Secwmlats
Ambassador Fletcher Visits Mexico During Lansing Vacation
Ambassa dor Fletcher arrives in Mexico City, interrupting Secretary Lansing’s three week vacation in Henderson Harbor New York. State department officials deny knowledge of the mission while noting German influence and Mexico’s potential shift in stance amid wartime tensions.
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Lansing
Associated Press
Washiemom
Henry P. Fle
Nm Mexico
Mexico City
State Department
Lanemge
Henderson Hallarbor
X.Y
Department
Ambassaiin
Fletcher Hie
Washington
Mexico
Mexic Wal
Heasyer
Ty Mining
Argentina Demands German Reparations and Respect for Flag
A Buenos Aires dispatch reports Argentina demands immediate payment from Germany and a pledge that the Argentine flag will be respected in the future. The government seeks assurances and reparations amid tensions, with local officials signaling firm stance.
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Agolag
Germany
Associated Pro Y Landen
Dniv
Buenoo Aires
Times
Spain
Yesenis Oriana
Patriotism shown by teacher who enlisted in navy
John Briengs, a music teacher from Crosse, Wisconsin, who faced derision after refusing to kneel and kiss a flag banner, responded by enlisting in the navy. He stated he is an American first and planned to enlist long before the Mabel incident despite the earlier uproar.
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Crosse Socialet
United Press
Submarine Sighting Reported Off Hampton Roads
Reported sighting of an enemy submarine submerged near Hampton Roads prompted searches by Virginia patrol boats and naval observers. Officials doubted a submarine could operate there due to shallow waters, while a periscope sighting near the Virginia capes led to coordinated patrols and investigations.
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Hampton Roads
Associaton Press
Fortress Monroe
Marine Observere
Chesapeake Bay
Deutsch
Virginia Capes
Washington, DC
Navy
Denarmeny Jedas
Trsimucueas
Slacker Warrants Issued Amid Registration Charges
State Commissioner Trench Tramen issued warrants for Vester Megrid of Wace echin and others named as failures to register. Names listed include Subhhbelt and Thy Uaded Prees Matican. Megrid and Me Dare Berg were detained. charges stem from non registration.
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Vester Megrid
Waceechin
Ea State
Cammsciener Trench
Dare Berg
Saariven
Charerd
Death Threats Linked to Eaemplion Records Here
A San Francisco report details death threats aimed at members of the Eaemplion record group after a resign position. The threats came from an individual who claimed retaliation for not voting to exempt a person connected to the group.
Russians Forge Ahead In Galloping Front Battles
Petrograd reports intensified artillery duels along the eastern Galician front near Zlochofft and Lipnicadolan with Russian and Turkish detachments engaging in renewed combat. German and Romanian fronts see white flags urged for fraternization, while British air raids drop tonnage and sustain actions on the Verdun Champagne fronts.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Teutona
Zlochofft
Zlochoff
Rybnik
Dythelant
Lipnicadolan Fusiliades
Bistan
Perman-Mesopotamian
Russian War Department
Baliestchi
Roumanian
Ralestchi
Germans Renew French Front Attacks Amid Champagne Push
Allied dispatches say German crown prince forces attacked west of Montcornet and southeast of Taure in Champagne after failing to seize positions on the Aisne. French artillery and attacks at Verdun and other sectors continued strongly as Petain’s guns battered German trenches. British reports note a nocturnal raid near Bullecourt that was repulsed. In Macedonia, Bulgarian assault west of Doljech ridge near Lake Dotran was checked by a British counterattack.
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Doifel
Lake Dotrany
Macedonian Front
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Egypt
Paris
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Montesramlet
Tahure
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Te ‘Teton
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Mont Camnuiles
Taure
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re[Dort
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Tondon
France
Macedonia
Doljech
Lake Dotran
Senators Debate Prohibition as Food War Needs Rise
The Senate, voting 56 to 2, sustains Vice President Marshall's ruling delaying Gore and Robinson amendments to first address Curtis's bone dry measure. Chamberlain's amendment sets a floor price for government sold necessities. Proponents argue prohibition conserves food and boosts national effort. opponents warn of beer shortages and crime.
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Curtis
Borah
Avardaman
Sterling
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Today
Marshall
Gore
Robinson
Senate
Kansas
House
Chamberlain
Chicago Federal Jury
Fngland
Need
Atsertion
London
Thompson
Congress
Vardeman
Northwest crops boosted by rainfall amid drought fears
A Northwest weather summary notes abundant rain has boosted crops including small grains and corn. Farmers hope ten days of warm sun will finish ripening and sustain yields, with reports of improved conditions in North Dakota Minnesota and South Dakota after recent showers.
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iAy
United Press
Paul
Minn
Paortiwest
Dakota
Mathant
North Dakota
Conscription Bill Advances in Canadian Commons
Premier Borden wins second reading on compulsory military service as 118 vote for and 56 against. Laurier opponents fail to delay with referential proposal. Quebec plan for six month postponement defeated 166 to 9. Attendance sets record, soldiers and women among spectators.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Ont
House of Commons
Borden
Wilfred Laurierland
Wilfrid Laurier
Quebec
Wisconsin near holiday as Lincoln birthday bill stalls
Governor Philipp’s eagle eye blocks a late attempt to make Lincoln's birthday a Wisconsin holiday. The legislature had killed the bill earlier and the reviser’s “joker” caused delay. Assemblymen Hansen and state printers clash over the hold up as both houses adjourn until Monday.
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United Press
Madison
Wic
Lincoln
Wisconsin
Philipp
Alansen
Philippescertain
Mondar
Canadians to See Hoover on Food Problems
Canadian officials depart for Washington to discuss food control with Food Administrator Herbert Hoover. The executive committee of Canada’s board of brain supervisors includes Dr. Ma Gill of the Winnipeg Grain Exchange, J. C. Gage, James Stewart, British buyers, and J. L. Best, labor representative.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canada
Hoover
Board of Brain Supervisors of Canada
Washington
Ma Gill
Wiannipes Gram Exchange
J. C. Gage
James Stewart
J. L. Best
Whisky men hunt profits as senate verdict looms
United Press dispatch from Washington notes distillers vow to capitalize on high prices as the senate weighs legislation. Leaders among whisky makers say profits are ripe and await the outcome, with no explanation given for recent price moves.
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United Press
Washington
DS GC
Military committee advances administrative bill for a new penal corps
The House military committee moved to reduce the administration bill and establish a penal corps under a new framework. Hearings are set to begin Monday and Rep Dent expects a committee report next week. The session notes indicate ongoing debate and procedural progress on the proposed legislation.
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Washington, D. C
Chainman
House
Military Commatter Indarani
Sigantic Penal Corps
Dent
Trbridie’ Pasion
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