Russia Offers Bio and Vexatious Problem for United States
Special to The Northwestern reports on Allied and American views of intervention in Russia. Opinions differ on how to restore the eastern front, with Czecho-Slovaks, Archangel, and Kola line logistics shaping plans. An American analyst argues economic aid alongside military support could rebuild Russia for a large army.
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Greatest German Drive Surges Along Oise Front
German forces launch a major offensive from Chateau Thierry to Maison de Champagne, about 65 miles, crossing the Marne near Dormans. American troops engage in counterattacks in the Vaux region as battles widen from Rheims to Verdun and Amiens fronts. The front is 105 kilometers long with heavy artillery bombardments and siege guns reported behind German lines.
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Six Calls For Men From Wisconsin Forestall Camp
Wisconsin Governor Philipp announced six calls for men to be sent to service camps. The total number of men registered June 5 and classified for service is 2,872. The calls cover many cities and counties in the state, targeting those newly classified.
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Philipp
Paris the Goal of the German Offensive in 1918
Washington reports that German forces have renewed their drive toward Paris, aiming to detach Rheims and seize hills east of the Marne to threaten the right bank. The assault centers along a fifty mile arc from Chateau Thierry to Massiges, with bombardment behind lines and heavy artillery signaling a long, multi-day effort. American First Corps holds the Marne’s east bank near Chateau Thierry, while Rheims becomes a focal point of the German plan.
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Taking Wire Control Under War Powers Action
Washington dispatch reports post office department preparations to seize telegraph telephone cable and radio facilities under presidential war powers. Congress leaders signed the resolution authorizing the control and it was sent to the White House for President Wilson's action.
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DYE DYECASTERS ORGANIZE TRADERS BARRED LINKED TO TEUTONIC INTERESTS
The United States Dyestuff and Chemical Importers' Association forms with a ban on members connected to Teutonic interests. Walter F. Sykes of New York elected president. The group will coordinate with the federal tariff and trade commissions, the War Trade Board, and other agencies on importing and selling dyestuffs and related goods.
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Madame Botchkareva Pleas Allies for Immediate Intervention
Madame Botchkareva former leader of the Russian woman's battalion of death appeals to U.S. senators in Washington for immediate Allied military action in the Russia war. She urges an American army of 100,000 men be sent along with a combined allied force through Sibeth.
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Stussia
Madame Botchkarova
Wisconsin's First to Deport Draft Registration Report
United Press reports from Madison that Wisconsin led others by registering and reporting draft registration on June 11. Major E A Fitzmerrick, draft administrator, announced this after a conference with General Crowder in Wallington.
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Wallington
Killer by Automobile Near Janesville
A. G. Reuter meat dealer of Madison was instantly killed when his car overturned after traveling about eight miles north of Janesville. Miss Clara Cascan a bookkeeper at the Ren ter market was badly cut and bruised. The crash occurred late last night as the vehicle burst into flames.
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Madison
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Janesville
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Socialist nominations in congress races announced
Milwaukee reports Victor L Berser and Melms named as Korlalsat candidates for Fifth and Fourth districts. Saelalsat nominations were revealed Monday morning. No Sactalre candidate yet for the Sixth district.
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Milwaukee
Victor L. Berser
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Congress
Saelalsat
Three Motor Cars Hit in Kentucky Locomotive Crash
An Associated Press report from Louisa Kentucky says a locomotive crashed into three motor cars, killing six laborers and injuring fourteen, some seriously. The three cars, carrying about thirty men, were demolished in the wreck near Hare.
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Hare
Six Cent Fare Rolled Out by City Railway
Kansas City public commission grants new six cent fare as the city railway company begins collecting it today. The change affects all regular rides and signals a shift in local transit economics.
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Associated Presa
Kansas City
Mom
Mixsour
Minnesota State Federation of Labor Opens Convention
The Minnesota State Federation of Labor convenes for a three day meeting with about 100 delegates arriving. Vir Wina leads discussions on war time policies, labor program support, and gubernatorial candidate endorsement while John T. Smith of the U S Department of Labor attends as a representative of Secretary William B. Wilson.
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Minnesota
Hertling on Belgium and German pledge in peace talks
From a Copenhagen dispatch German Chancellor Count von Hertling argues Belgium is only a pledge to secure Germany against future peril. He calls for guarantees to prevent Belgian soil from being used for sanitary deployments and to ensure Belgium gains economic ties with Germany, aiming for a reciprocal Franco British restraint.
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Count Vor Mertling
Eelenstag
Belgium
Germany
Amsterdam
Funerals in Dublin Show Sinn Fein Parades After Ban
Dublin mourners witnessed large Sinn Fein funeral processions as outdoor meetings were banned. James Francia Cullen, a 1916 rebel participant later released under amnesty, led a crowd of nearly 3,000 Sinn Fein volunteers to his grave in Clanevin amid military and police restraint. A small gun salute followed at the graveside, endings with orderly dispersal.
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Linn Fenners
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Gore Attacks President Veto On Wheat Price Support
Senator Gore, chair of the Senate agricultural committee, denounced the president’s veto of the agricultural appropriation bill. He argued the rider raising the government minimum price guarantee for wheat to 2.40 per bushel should stand, urging that a Republican House would show consistency. He cited wisdom and justice guiding both chambers in valuing the wheat price.
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Lone Hold Up Man Nets 800 at Milwaukee Station
Police hunt the lone holdup man who entered a Milwaukee Standard Oil filling station last night and forced two employees to open the safe. He escaped with about 800 as pedestrians and cars filled the streets, a scene that underscores the suspect’s boldness and the local danger.
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United Press
Milwaukee
House Starts On The New Tax Bill
The Ways and Means Committee began framing a ten year revenue bill to raise tens of billions to cover war costs. The bill targets excess profits and income taxes and seeks new levies on luxuries and essentials with an emergency clause for import duties.
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Convention at Racine State Federation of Labor Meet
The Wisconsin State Federation of Labor will hold its annual convention in Racine from July 17 to 20 with about 200 union delegates from across the state attending.
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June Cotton Report From Census Bureau
Washington report shows June cotton consumption at 27,464 running bales. For eleven months ending July 4, total cotton embodied is 6,049,044 bales as announced by the Census Bureau.
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Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
German Strategy Would Trap Foch
Analysis from The Titled Press outlines von Hindenburgs plan to trap Foch by drawing Allied reserves toward the Aisne front wedge and shifting the main German thrust westward toward Paris or the channel ports. The piece argues the Allies hold the initiative as long as Foch detects the trap and resists shifting forces.
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Fronts See Severe Fighting Between Chateau Thierry and Massiges
Reports from the French front describe some of the fiercest battles along a fifty mile front from Chateau Thierry to the Main-de-Massiges with heavy German attempts to cross the Marne near Dormans. Paris resumes long range bombardment of the capital as Wilson meets Baker and Allied press dispatches note British sailors guarding sea lanes.
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Champagne
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Congress On Vacation Begins As Sessions Adjust
Washington D C Congress starts its summer recess with both houses in routine session. The Senate advances a plan for three day recesses until August 19 and to resume through August 24 with Monday and Thursday sessions. The House adopts a similar three day break to August 19. Democratic Leader Kitchin says President Wilson approved the plan, with a further holiday after August and September before the November election possible.
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M Adoo At Work In California Conference Start
United Press reports Director General of Railroads McAdoo resumes duties after a three week rest in the California mountains. He opens a three day conference with federal railroad officials including Regional Directors Hale Holdren and Ashton. FS hearth is said to be much improved.
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Hale Holdren
Aishton
Sheet Metal Alliance In Racine Weighs Merger Proposal
Wisconsin state council of the Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers International Union met in Racine in an annual session. Delegates considered a potential merger with the Sinn Fein allied group as part of broader union restructuring.
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State Council of the Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers’ International Alliance
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American Forces Hold, Counterattack In Vaux Region
Reports from the Marne front say American troops fought a fierce counterattack against German forces in the Vaux area. They reportedly gained several hundred yards before withdrawing for strategic reasons, with 28 Germans taken prisoner and heavy American machine gun fire driving back waves of attackers. Gas masks were worn as bombardments continued near Chateau Thierry and Jaulgonne on July 15.
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