Wisconsin Draft Quotas Assigned Under Federal Plan
Washington July 13 The War Department released state quotas for the first U S citizen army draft totaling 687 000 men Allocation used federal census estimates New York leads with 69 24 percent Oregon least quotas adjusted for registration 50 to 80 percent Western states generally low while Ohio Wisconsin Illinois overestimates Officials note credits for volunteers reduce state burdens and list credits by state for National Guard and regulars through April 1 1917
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Drawing for Army Draft to Determine Order of Call
Washington reports the draft lottery to assign master numbers for call to arms. Secretary Baker to initiate drawing within days. about 627000 men to be initially levied with state exemption boards processing quotas. Details outline district and master numbers and how classifications will respond.
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Webb
Prem
Washington, D. C
Romber
War Department
Baker
National Guard
President Wilson on food and fuel control regulation
President Wilson states views in a letter to Senator Martin advocating government control of foodstuffs and fuel. He supports the original Congress plan and opposes Gore substitution, stressing federal action over market measures.
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Washington, D.,c
Als
Martin
Wilson
Senstor Gore
Halicz Falls as Russian Troops Ring Lemberg Front
Petrograd reports Halicz captured with 960 prisoners and five heavy guns. Russian forces under Kornilov push toward Lemberg, focusing on Styri junction and Lomnica maneuvers as Allied fronts report British raids and German resistance near Verdun.
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Korn. Hott
Galicia
Lemberg
Javing
Lomnica
Halicz
Zlota-Zipa
Petrograd
Kalusz
Aisne
Verdun
Haiz
France
Hulluch
Ypres
Belgium
Embargo on Fall Export Shipments by Railways
An embargo is ordered effective immediately on fall export shipments of specified commodities. Railways must halt export traffic unless a valid federal license number is provided or authorization from the export council in Washington accompanies the bill of lading. The order comes via the American Railway Association’s car service commission.
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Railwax
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Horicon’s First Mayor Dies After Forty Years Rail Work
John Piuck Seaccombs, Horicon Wisconsin’s first mayor elected in 1873, dies suddenly at age fifty eight. He had served as a railroader for four decades and his death is attributed to heart failure.
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John Flack
United Frees
Hercon
Wis
John Piuck
Tourelay
Guards Assigned to Camp Training by War Department
Associated Press dispatch from Washington notes troops from Michigan and Wisconsin assigned to training camps already selected by the War Department as part of mobilization. The report also mentions other national guard units to proceed to the camps for training.
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Wisconsin
Wace
Teme
United Press
London
Uty
Reuter
Berlin
Hollweg
President Wilson orders troops to Arizona for order
President Wilson sends a message to Governor Campbell directing General Parker to dispatch officers to Arizona to help restore order amid lawless practices. He warns against citizens taking the law into their own hands while a food shortage prompts a special train from El Paso to Hermanas for deported workers. Simpson plans a deportation arrest in Hermos for the Bisbee men awaiting instructions from Governor Lindsey.
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Campbell
Wilson
Secretary of War
Parker
Arizona
Woodrow Wilson
el Paso
Tex
Hermanos
el Paso & Southwestern Railway
George Bell, Jr
Hermanas
Simpson
Ater
Hermanns
Bisbee
Lindsey
Prospects Bright for Finishing Wisconsin Legislature
Madison July 13 A final adjournment of the Wisconsin legislature appeared likely Saturday with only two corrective measures and the drainage bill needed. Governor Philipp signed the big fish and game bill despite a recall attempt. Commercial fishermen opposed raising perch length from seven to eight inches.
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Madison
Wis
George B. Hudnall
Philipp
Bbig
Transports Attacked by Submarines During Troop Voyage
An Atlantic port report states that captains of American troop ships say German submarines fired on nearly every vessel in Pershing's convoy. The ships were attacked in force, but quick gunnery and escort warships prevented heavy losses.
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United Press
Atlantic
Pershing
France
Manchu Leader Yields in Chinese Civil Turmoil
Republican forces claim victory in China as General Chang Hsun surrenders 3,500 troops at the Temple of Heaven after four hours of fighting. Chang Hsun seeks refuge. combat continues in the Forbidden City with a remaining Chang Hsun loyalists. Fire rages amid the turmoil.
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Associated Press
Tien Tin
Chang Heun
Temple of Heaven
Chang Hsun
Forbidden City
Chang Usun
American Socialist Party Formed In New York
United Frees reports a new Ameri can Socialist party emerging in New York on July 12. Leaders include several former Socialist members unhappy with the antiwar stance of the current group. J. G. Pheins Stokes and his wife Mrs. Risse Pastor Stokes announce plans for the new party.
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United Frees
New York
Ameri Team
Socialist Party
Tia
Nnt
J. G. Pheins Stokes
Risse Pastor Stokes
Praise for the Women Building Railways in Chicago
In Chicago on July 13, KK. 5 Rice of the Santa Fe railroad told a business women's convention that women will soon build America’s railroads. He cited fourteen trainee girls in his office proving more capable and accurate than men after three years of training, asserting women are efficient and reliable.
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Saye Mette Man
United Press
Chicago
America
KK. 5
Rice
Santa Fe Railroad
German Propaganda Surge Aims at Russia Petrograd July 13
United Press reports a German propaganda push aimed at dampening Russian resolve. Evidence points to German authors pushing peace terms and Alsace Lorraine talks while Petrograd clings to a new offensive. Troops consider pressing forward as the Ninety seventh regiment votes to march. Tsarist officials warn telegraph staff to speed up amid declining efficiency.
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William G. Snepnerd
United Press
Petrograd
Germany
Russia
Rome
Stockholm
Alsace- Lorraine
Ninety
Republic
Minister of Posts and Telegraph
Tseretelii
Sammies Begin Train Transit to France Front Bases
American troops move by regular trains across France en route to permanent bases behind the battle line. Detachments departed from the port area as townspeople cheered and provided meals and fare at each stop. General Pershing’s HQ announced plans for fuel storage tanks cold storage capacity and repair facilities to support the first million soldiers arriving and preparing for deployment.
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Thershing
Parlx i
American Barque Hildesard Submerged. Crew Rescued
The American barque Hildesard of New Orleans was submerged on July 14. crew members were rescued. The department confirmed the sinking of the steamer Mases and reported all crew rescued.
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United Frese
Washington
Hildesard
New Orleons
Department
Mases
German Election Reform Demands Grow in Berlin Debates
Reports from Berlin say Chancellor Hollweg’s resignation is disputed while a new coalition presses for electoral reforms and a Germany shifting toward wartime policy. Observers warn reform shifts may mask continued autocratic control and ongoing trench warfare stalemate.
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Reichstag
Germany
Center Party
Holland
Heilef Hera Ig
Far West Faces I W W Plague in United Stand
Descriptions of Far West resistance to the I W W plague include armed detachment actions, deportations from Bisbee to prevent return of workers, San Francisco and Alameda County sheriffs mobilizing, and staged guard efforts along routes into two states. Reports cite mine strike tensions, Oregon home guard formation, and coordination between governors on troop use planning.
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Wis
Bisbee
Osborne
San Francisco
Far West
Industrial Workers of the World
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Bellingham
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Postoffice Rules Ease Messaging to U S Soldiers in Europe
Postmaster in Oshkosh explains new United States Postal Service rules for addressing letters to soldiers overseas. A letter to a specific man in the U S Expeditionary Forces can be sent with minimal details, forwarded through New York, and censored as needed. Domestic postage applies. money orders are issued normally.
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John Smith
Co. K
United States Expeditionary Forces
Europe
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Oshkosh
United States Postoffice
Woo F. Gruenewald
United States
New York
Amd
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Russia Faces Budget Crisis as War Drains Reserves
A Petrograd report notes Russia's gold and reserve assets covered about 18 percent of annual outlays while wartime debt surged from initial levels to around $40.9 billion, signaling grave financial strain on the Tsarist government.
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Receiver Sought for Pugh Stores Chain Amid Financial Crisis
The superior court was asked to appoint a receiver for the Pugh Stores company, valued at 20 million dollars, operating 39 stores across six states. Stockholders claim debts of 180 thousand with little cash, listing James A. Pugh as president and H. G. Metzler as sales manager as named defendants.
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Chicago
Pugh
Arthur B. Whitnah
Greenfield
R.T. Whitnakh
James A. Pugh
H. G. Metzler
Ite
Fred
Whven
Fred Lun
Thompson
Elon
Freud
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Tocati
Yowa
Indiana
Wiconsin
Michigan
Uimnpis
Airship bill seeks 649 million for fleet expansion
Washington July 15 chairman Dent of the house military affairs committee introduced the war department bill to provide an immense airplane fleet and appropriate 649 million dollars. A favorable committee report accompanied the measure. A fight is expected with chairman Fitzgerald over hearings and reporting an appropriation bill. The draft age would be kept at under twenty one and the president would gain broad power.
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Washington, D. C
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House
Lair Corps
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Poarver
Danbury Hatters Meeting Deliberates Home Sales Plans
Conference set in Danbury Connecticut as Hatters union and Leone company discuss potential sale of workers homes. Officials say talks will consider a lump cash settlement and a possible next meeting date. Details remain unclear as the arced hatters homes issue looms.
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Panbury
Mornday
Leone Company
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Setie
Hatters Union
Earling Not to Resign, Railroad President Says
Vice president D. Sewall of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad denies reports of A J Earling's resignation. Sewall says Earling is not contemplating stepping down and repudiates the rumored move.
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Chitaso
Ivis
B. D. Sewall
Chicare
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Weather Forecast Note From Local Desk
Forecast for Wheceneta calls for generally fair conditions tomorrow with showers in the northern portion. Temperature changes expected with a warmer shift by afternoon and a cooler evening. Observations indicate wet conditions in the northeast and a slight breeze shaping the day.
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