German leaders in turmoil but no historic shift expected
Berlin reports say resignations by Karl Helferich and Alfred Zimmermann are anticipated by Emper or William, with internal strife in Berlin, yet no major crisis is seen. Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg defends staying to protect Germany, stating peace without annexations is not acceptable.
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United Press
Berne
Germany
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Reichstag
Berlin
Hollweg
Lokal Anzeiger
Associated Press
London
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Karl Helfferich
Alfred Zimmerman
William
Zimmermann
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Washington
von Helfferich
von Beth
an-Hollweg
Vienna
Zurich
Matthias Erzberrer
Reichstax
Bethmann-Hollweg
Meunchener Neueste Nachrichten
Ernst von Reventiow
Tages Zeitune
Count Reventin
J Polis
Dipatches
Trichetac
Chineslior
Bethmann- Hotiwee
Germany Refuses to Disclose Peace Aims
London reports Berlin's chancellor will not outline terms for peace nor abandon annexation demands. Kaiser-backed policy favors continuing the war and criticizes Centrist Erzberger. Unconfirmed resignations swirl amid Berlin political crisis as Hollweg resists Socialist peace outlines.
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United Press
London
Reichstag
Switzerland
Germany
Bethmann-Hollweg
Kaiser
Berlin
Field Marshal
Hindenburg
Hindenburg and With the Crown Council
Zimmermann
Helfferich
Hollweg
Herr Erzberger
Hetty Green's Son Weds in Quiet Highland Park Ceremony
Col Edward H Green, son of Hetty Green, wed Mabel E Harlow, a local charity worker, at her aunt's Highland Park home. The ceremony, conducted by Rev C Wolcott in the Episcopal rite, was intimate with few relatives present before the couple sails on the States yacht for a Caribbean cruise.
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United Press
Chicago
Edward H. Green
Hetty Green
Mabel E. Harlow
Highland Park
New York
Green
C. Wolcott
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
Fred Stafford
George Campbell
Joseph W Cremin
Bobh Green
German Spy Arrested in Hammond Munition Plans Found
Karl Kaufman. a foreman at Inland Steel, was arrested in Hammond Indiana after police found technical drawings of local munitions plants in his room and letters with German contacts. He is believed to have worked at plants in Garr Indiana Pittsburg Wisconsin and Townestown Ohio New Duluth.
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Karl Kaufman
Associated Press
Hammond
Ind
Germany
Kaufman
Inland Steel Company
Garr
Pittsburg
Wis
Tounestown
New Duluth
Two Murderers Executed in Electric Chair at Rockview
Two men convicted of murder were executed in the electric chair at Rockview Pennsylvania. John Nelson of Wyoming County, called a man of masters, killed a man named Sinker. Patrick Callert of Northumberland County killed his sister Modo Dohy Grube.
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Rochview
United Press
Rockview
Dais
Feday
John Nelson
Maysters
Sinker
Patrick Callert
Northammian Muntr
Moe Dohy Grube
Republican China Moves to Banish Emperor
Washington July 34 The Republican government after confirming the president decided to banish the emperor the imperial family and the monarchies fringes from Peking Haun new in Peking began assurances for personal safety among officials and citizens as the drastic action unfolded.
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Epublican Administration
China
United Fresc
Washington, D.C
Tanich
Peking
Haun
Noted actor Herbert Kelcer dies at Bayport home
United Press reports in New York that actor Herbert Kelcer died today at his Bayport residence. The well known performer was at his death. Details are scarce as the report notes only the home burial and funeral plans are forthcoming.
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United Press
New York
Herbert Kelcer
Bayport
Passage of Food Measure Urged In Senate Debate
Senate leaders sought final passage of the food control bill amid clashes over government power. Lodge criticized giving the president absolute control of business while others warned of inflated prices, with amendments debated and a potential recommitment to the agriculture committee. A key dispute centered on government purchase of distilled spirits and constitutional limits.
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Washington, DC
Senate
Democratic Steering Committee
Smoot
Agriculture Committee
Burleson
Senator Lodge
Herbert C Hoover
Belgium
Massachusetts
Lodge
Chamberlain
Springfield
Maes
Rock Island
Congress
Smith
South Carolina
Rren
Kenton
Garr
Farrell
Sled Corporation
National Defense
Owen
Rexanhins
Avdincary
Gore
Mann
House
Commerce Committee
Minnesota
Wisconsin to Furnish 16000 Men for Nation War Call
Madison July 10 Sixteen thousand Wisconsin men will enter the service of the war department by Sunday. Adjt Gen Orlands Holway announced the president's order calling out the National Guard. Over 4000 already in national service. next call adds 12000 including six infantry regiments and support units. Guard to be mustered at armories with tentage and equipment pending.
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United Press
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
War Department
Sunda
Adjt
Orlands Holway
Feveip
National Guard
Holway
Douglas
Ren
Army Officers Promoted and Assigned to Commands
Washington July 18 The War Department announced assignments for recently promoted regular army officers. General Edwin F. Glenn is to command troops at Fort Benton Indiana, Major General Henry C Hodress Sr to San Francisco, Brigadier General W H Saree to Fort Snelling Minnesota, and Brigadier General Samuel Sturgis reassigned to the Southern Department for duty.
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Xecentix
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Eric
Edwin F. Glenn
Fort Bent
Oin
Harrison
Ind
Henry C Hodress, Sr
San Francisco
Cal
W. H. Saree
Fort Snelling
Tanser of Virginia Elected Grand Exalted Ruler
Lazarus Harper a tanser of Landburs Virginia won the national Elks election as Grand Exalted Ruler with 265 votes, defeating James Stevenson of Ruken New York who received 305. The Atlantic City convention was also named.
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Tanser
Liochburg
Associated Press
Gosten
Mass
Harper
Landburs
Owas
Order of Elks and Atlantic
Stevenson
Ruken
N.Y
Death by own action reported from Eagle Wisconsin
The Navy Department received word today of the death by suicide of LF Winchester, a crewman on the radar tender Audes Hint Serth Dakeia, who leaped overboard from the vessel and drowned. He was from Eagle Wisconsin.
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Navy Department
LF Wincester
Eagle
Wis
Conscience Money Check From Waupun Reported
State Treasurer Henry Johnson received a 220 payment today from Waupun Wisconsin. The source notes the conscience money transaction but the exact purpose remains unclear.
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United Pree
Madison
Wis
Henry Johnson
Waupun
Phelps Stokes and Rose Stokes Quit Socialist Party
Newark reports Phelps Stokes and Rose Pastor Stokes resign from the American Socialist party and declare support for the United States in the Kaiser War. They fault the party for expelling Charles Edward Russell and for naming Morris Hillquit and Victoria Berger delegates to the Stockholm conference. Chicago notes the party endorsed antiwar and anti-draft resolutions from the St Louis convention by rank and file in a referendum.
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United Press
Newark
Phelps Stokes
Rose Pastor Stokes
American Socialist Party
United States
Stokes
Charles Edward Russell
Morris Hillquiet
Victoria Berger
Stockholm
Pat Chicago
Socialist Party
St. Louis
Men at Home Backing Up Armies Urgent Draft Exemptions Rule
United States plans to draft laborers essential to feeding clothing and equipping armies while allowing exemptions for indispensable workers. Exemption boards will evaluate industry conditions, with farmers miners shipbuilding munitions and allied industries among those considered indispensable. Candidates must prove indispensability and meet strict physical and mental standards through a demanding examination process.
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United Press
Washington
Dcg
United States
England
Hst
Wilson
Trabes
Industry and Agriculture Boards
America
War Department
Roosevelt Honored Kermit Accepts British Army Commission
Kermit Roosevelt, son of the former president, received and accepted a staff commission with the British army fighting Turks in Asia Minor. He left Plattsburg with his wife for Sag Harbor to join his father before sailing to Spain. His wife will accompany him to Spain to join Ambassador Joseph E. Willard. Two Roosevelt brothers remain with the American expedition in France.
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Kermit
Associated Press
Plattsburg NY
Kermi Roosevelt
Asia Minor
Gyster Bay
Jon
Spain
Mia Hoosevelt
Col Joseph E Willard
United States
Shain
Kermit Roosevelts
Theodore, Sr
Archiball
France
Saloons reopen after East St Louis riot closures
East St Louis saloons closed during the July 2 race riot will reopen the next day with rules banning service to intoxicated customers. Reporters are barred from coroner sessions, and the grand jury inquiry into the riot is postponed for a week to clear prior cases.
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East St. Louis
United Press
East St
Seemans
Lnswers
Unfilled Steel Tonnage and Silver Prices Report
The report notes United States Steel tonnage for June at 11 355 287 tons, down 302 294 from May. Silver futures rose to 79.4 cents, near a market high, with foreign demand increasing as European countries shift to silver coin substitutes.
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Associated Pree
United States Steel Corporation
Mret
No Way To Argue In Columbus Baseball Duel
An argument erupted in Columbus as manager John Tyner clashed with an opponent. Park official Parente Hitchcock fined pitcher Mordea Brown for participation in the melee, while umpire Mistion issued additional penalties.
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Ira
American Died in France in World War II era item
An American died in France while serving with United States forces. The report notes the death occurred during active duty and mentions an upcoming funeral attended by a high-ranking officer. The piece references military service and honors connected to the fallen individual.
Russian Offensive Expands in Eastern Galicia and France
Reports detail widespread combat as General Kornilov expands a second day assault in Eastern Galicia with villages captured and weapons taken. Russians push a wedge into Austro German lines near Syanistan and Haliez, threatening Halicz and Lemberg. German reserves slow the drive while Allied counterattacks in France attempt to blunt crown prince offensives along the Aisne front. Haig presses the Belgian front near Messines and Oostraverne as British forces probe near Wyscheste.
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Kornitos
Galicia
Syanistan
Haliez
Lemberg
Korniloff
Halie
Lem Bere
Hlalicz
Eee
Fach Dav
Alane
France
Teutons
Chemin Des Thames
Neenah mill death under investigation
Titus Parker, superintendent of the Neenah Paper company, was found dead in the paper mill near a testing machine at 1 30 this afternoon. An investigation is under way and it is believed he was electrocuted by a short circuit. Four physicians treated him for an hour but could not revive him. He is survived by his wife and five children.
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Neenah
Wis
Titus Parker
Neenah Paper Company
Fire destroys San Francisco rooming house. five dead
Five men are known to be dead after a fire at a one story wooden rooming house on the Embarcadero in San Francisco. Fifty men were rescued by firemen from the tiny stairs as flames spread, with reports of others missing or dead during a continue search of the ruins today.
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United Pierg
San Francisco
Cal
Acre
Midmehlt
Dynamite at Waupaca Raises Plot Suspicions
The Byted Press reports ten pounds of sixty percent dynamite were found in brush on a farm near the Sonirache Ax Companys. The incident sparks suspicion of a planned arson or bombing amid troop movements. investigators consider the explosive nature and potential misuse in stamps or operations.
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Waupaca Wie
Ix Ta
Army horses stricken by glanders at Fort Snelting
Thousands of army horses at Fort Snelting suffer from an outbreak of glanders. Report says about 1000 horses and mules were treated, with veterinary teams inoculating and testing. Preliminary diagnosis points to glanders, as military trainers work to contain the epidemic.
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Fort Snelting
United Press
Fort Sneling
Finn
German, Polish, and Austrian Relations Tense Amid Meetings
Fragmentary notes describe a tense diplomatic scene with references to Germany and Austria and an upcoming meeting. It hints at warnings and positions but unreadable segments obscure specifics. The fragment mentions potential interference and calls for careful handling of state interests and allied ties.
German planes downed by Allied forces report
An official statement says British air forces damaged enemy planes and scattered a train of aircraft, with several captured and four soldiers taken prisoner. The report follows recent clashes over the Tasestati area, noting losses on the enemy side and detailing Allied actions.
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Associated Pree
Denden
Tasestati
Anys
Yesterdas
Registered Youth Drowns in Lake Incident
AP reports a youth identified as John Smilin Starzinski of Ratnecy, 5. D., drowned today in a lake. Officials from Chicago confirm the incident and are investigating the circumstances.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John Smilin Starzinski
Ratnecy
Russians Smash German Front Near Lemberg
Front dispatches report the Russian drive under General Kornilov advancing toward Lemberg from the south with heavy fighting, prisoners and artillery captures as Austrians retreat. British and French air and ground actions continue, with mixed reports on German losses and Allied advances in Galicia and on the Aisne front.
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William G Shepherd
United Press
Petrograd
Genera Brutilof
Teutonic Army
Gesingin
Lemberg
Kornilof
Mabiz
Galicia
Brusé Toff
Lembert
Getromrad
Hugh Bl. Scott
Scott
Berlin
London
Stanie
Duong
Germany
Paris
Aisne Front
War Office
Moulin Laffawy
Alles
Hurtebing Monument
Dragons Cave
Cordeny
Courcy
Avenue
Courier Wood
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