Michaelis Speech Anticipated To Shape German Peace Policy
Munich reports say Chancellor Michaelis will frame a peace plan in the Reichstag, echoing the left’s proposed peace resolution. Berlin circles debate his role as a stopgap, with hints of a looming dictatorship under Ludendorff. European officials urge calm amid political shifts and naval debates.
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Associated Press
Feasel
Switzerland
The
Nuestes Nachrichten
Munich
Georg Michaelis
Reichstag
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Reichstat
Michaels
Tanich
Germany
Michaelis
von Hindenture
Lodendorff
Teichstar
National Liberal Party
Herr Scheidemann
British and Belgians Aid Russians in Galicia Drive
British armored detachments are aiding the Russian offensive in Galicia, cooperating with Belgian forces after their deployment early in the war. Russian Korniloff forces repel Austrian attacks along the Lomnica while French and British fronts show heavy artillery and aerial activity amid Verdun and Belgian front actions.
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Associated Press
Galicia
Petrograd
Washington
Russa
Kerniloff
Sommes
Ilne
Verdun
Avotourt Wood
Belgium
Lomnica
Haluse
Novica
Korniloff
Dniester
Erzezany
Haliez
Shields Jury Complete in White Slave Case Held
La Crosse Wis July 18 United Press reports the twelve jurors to decide Robert Shields fate were chosen after a long morning in Judge Landis court. Miss Mary Ganiles Palmer held in protective custody in the federal building as ten Secret Service men guard the room. Further witness examination by the defense and prosecution was to resume in the afternoon.
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United Press
la Crosse
Wis
Talesmen
Cance
Getan
Mary Ganiles
Dq Palmer
Inday
la Croxes
Comaonicade
Poison Plot Involving Court Plaster Germs Reported
Descriptive Dispatch reports a toxin plot across Kansas with tetanus germ contamination via court plaster. Authorities say three men in separate towns distributed tainted plasters, seized by federal agents in Kansas City. Names suggest German origin per official statements.
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qRey
Kansas
Jules
Vranus
United States District Atteriey
Kansas City
Kanio
Rebertso
Day of Drawing for Draft Army Remains Near
Washington July 18 Allied reports indicate final preparations for the national lottery to order ten million registered men into service. Provost Marshal General Crowder, with Baker approval, plans a public disclosure and determines drawing location and date. Final timing hinges on state reports and telegrams, with possible same day or next day draw.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Crowder
Baker
Washington
Capitol
General Crowder
Congress
House
Senate
New York
Nihe
Draft draft plans move forward despite expressed dissatisfaction
The article notes ongoing discontent among some groups while officials press ahead with draft plans. Virginia Utah Illinois New York were expected to be ready today. Michigan and Kentucky reported readiness within a few hours and Missouri planned to finish tomorrow.
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Zune
Oho
Virginia
Utah
Ilinois
New York
Michigan
Kentucky
Missouri
New Officials in England First Lord of the Admiralty
Premier Loyd George taps Sir Eric Geddes born in England with American training to head the admiralty. Geddes rose from obscurity in wartime rail and munition roles and will join a cabinet reshuffle amid moves by Churchill and Addison. Carson shifts to war cabinet prospects as Geddes assumes naval posts.
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Admiralty
Ed L. Keen
United Press
London
Loyd George
Pep
Eric Gedder
Lloyd George
Sir Edward Carson
War Cabinet
Marine Department
Winston Spencer Churchill
Churchill
Sir Eric Geddes
Homestead Steel Works
Pittsburg
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
England
Lord Kitchener
Christopher Addison
Ecem
Samuel Montague
J. Austen Chamberlain
India
Pratt Resigns as Foreign and Domestic Commerce Chief
Dr Edward E Pratt resigns as head of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce at the request of Secretary Redfield. Burwell B Cutler, Buffalo manufacturer and first assistant chief, takes over temporarily until a permanent appointment is made. Pratt and Redfield reportedly clashed over export control while Pratt was a top trade expert and former manager of the Merchants' Association industrial bureau.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Edward E.pratt
Redfield
Burwell
Cutler
Cuttler
Washington
Germany
Commerce Department
Pratt
Industrial Bureau
Merchants’ Association of New York
University School of Commerce
Rioting in Petrograd Continues With Armed Crowd Patrols
In Petrograd on June 18, armed sailors soldiers and workers again rallied along Nevski prospekt. Casualties unknown as shots rang out and rifles fired at upper windows and rooftops. For the first time since the restoration Cossacks patrolled the streets with machine guns mounted on horses.
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Associated Presa
Petrograd
Nevski Prospekt
Yeaterday
Neveky
Hera
Revo ‘Toration Cossacks
Sunday Closing Opposed by State Liquor Dealers
Wausau Wis July 18 Indications that liquor dealers of the state will reject proposals to close all saloons on Sunday were conveyed in a communication from KR T Hutton of the Anti Saloon league and referred to a committee. Liquor dealers deny affiliating with opposition forces and Milwaukee dealers back two men named W Gleason of Waukesha and Oscar Morne of Our county for president and secretary respectively though neither has announced candidacy. Reports of officers were received as William Eckel and Halle addressed the annual convention.
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United Press
Wausau
Wis
KR. T. Hutton
Anti- Saloon League
W. Gleason
Waukesha
Oscar Morne
Ourwaukee
Milwaukee
William &. Eckel
Halle
Senate votes on food bill and aviation delay noted
Washington July 18 After a week’s debate the Senate tentatively adopted a 54 to 17 substitute to Senator Pomerene Ohio prohibiting government contractors with personal interests. Aviation bill delayed as Chamberlain, La Follette and others clash over drafting, commissions and defense board sizes. War plans face criticism over National Guard training and draft quotas.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Today
Pomerene
Ghio
National Defense Councilenmene
Special Food Administration Board
Iron and Steel
Food Board
Senate
Bief
Wie House
Chamberlain
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Oklahoma
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Flying Corps
Lodge
New England
Massachusetta
Renatnre la Follette
Watson Alpo
Watson
Goethals May Resign Over Shipbuilding Dispute
Washington July 18 United Press reports a fierce row between Building Board Chairman Denman and General Manager Goethals over the government shipyard plan. Denman demands detailed cost data and contracts for two government yards while Goethals offers blank contracts. If no satisfactory statement or attendance at the 4 pm meeting results, Goethals may be asked to resign. Denman favors permanent commandeering of alien ships and seeks to retain land for yards. Goethals intends to appeal to President Wilson if needed.
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Vey United Press
Waahington
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Deman
Wilson
Great Britain
America
New Ambassador to Japan Named Morris of Philadelphia
Roland B S Morris of Philadelphia has been chosen as ambassador to Japan to succeed the late Guthrie. A forty four year old Philadelphia lawyer and Princeton and University of Pennsylvania Law School graduate, Morris belongs to the reorganization wing of Pennsylvania Democrats led by Vance C. McCormick and A Mitchell Palmer.
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Morris
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Japan
Guthrie
A Morris
Princeton University
Law School
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Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Vance C. McCormick
A. Mitchell Palmer
Wilson nominates Wisconsin postmasters in July announcements
President Wilson has named several Wisconsin postmasters including Emma V. Clark at Black Earth Joseph V. Janda at Boyd Julia L. Groot at Elmwood and Dewicht S York at Hammond among others with nominations dated July 1 and July 8.
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Northwestern
Washington
Wisconsin
Andrew Braimer
Black Creek
Emma V. Clark
Black Earth
Joseph V. Janda
Boyd
Julia L. Groot
Elmwoend
Dennie Densen
Hammond
Dewicht S York
Hazel Green
M. Vivian Hrewr
Mining Nine
Frankland
Montfort
Jessie A. Little
Pepin
Jerry
Farm loan boom sparks federal approval surge
Washington reports booming farm loans under the federal farm loan program. The Federal Land Bank Board announced high approval rates with more than 590 thousand dollars of loans affecting applications awaiting charter issuance. Industrial Workers involvement noted.
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Washington, DC. C
Federal Board
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Gremer Camphelly
Furloughs for Students Sought by State Defense Council
A terse notice from the State Council of Defense in Washington requests furloughs for selected students drafted for service. The measure aims to prevent interference with medical patients and ensure ongoing wartime needs while allowing students to depart for training or duty.
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State Council of Defense
United Praney Madison Wildwiv
Werster
Air Ang
Prac Isin
Clare
Crnel of Defence
Washington
Travel in Day Coaches Hints from Department
Department provides guidance on transport by day coaches. Guards stationed at trains and national guardsmen prepare for transfers. Advises address meal services and kitchen cars, noting doubt about timing of unit movements amid travel restrictions and jeep shortages.
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United Prawy
Washington
National
Mar
Finland Faces Anarchy After Socialist Victory
Helsingfors reports that the Social-Democrats, led by the Retaheviki majority, push a third reading of the Finland independence bill as the cabinet plans resignation. The senate warns the country could be left without a government, risking political chaos.
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Associated Press
Helsingfors
Finland
Retaheviki
Social-Democrats
Landiag
Senate
Three State Banks Taken Over by Wisconsin Authorities
Three Wisconsin state banks were seized by order of banking commissioner A. E. Knolt to protect depositors. Flixida in Waukesha County, Readstown in Vernon County, and Hersey in St. Croix County held deposits totaling 1,163,869.68. The takeover follows undisclosed control by a Minnesota based corporation engaging in questionable securities and check-kiting schemes, with officials warned to disconnect from promoters and protect the public.
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United Prena
Madison
Wis
A. E. Knolt
Flixida
Waukesha County
Readstown
Vernon County
Hersey
St. Croix County
Banking Department
Kindt
Nea Suly 7
Minneapalla Corporation
Minnesota
Minnesota Banking Department
Tran
Wisconsin
Oll
Dr C F Combs resigns from Dunkosh exemption board
Dr C F Combs resigns as medical member of Dunkosh city selective service exemption board after receiving a commission in the U S Army Medical Reserve. Mayor Mulva forwards resignation to Governor Philipp and recommends Dr F Gregory Connell for the vacancy. Combs remains willing to aid the board until recalled for service.
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C. Combs
Medical Department
United States
Army
D$nkosh
Mulva
Philip
Wisen
Philipp
F. Gregory Connell
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The
Officers’ Reserve
Brush Fire Near Main Street Cleared By Firemen
A brush pile east of Fourteenth and South Main burned before noon. No. 4 company fought the blaze for an hour with no general alarm. Sawdust road along the Chicarn and Northwestern tracks also caught fire and was soaked down. Fire near the Ruckstart lumber yards prompted extra precautions to prevent spread.
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Fourteenth
South Main Streets
No. 4 Company
South Main Street
Chicarn & Northwestern
Ruckstart
Norks
Stolen Hay Case Highlights Local Court Plea
Mars Harntz pleaded guilty in municipal court for stealing a wheelbarrowful of hay from a piece of land on Fire avenue between Lanier and Jmelyn avenues. The complainant, Peyne Denton, described the property as owned by the husband, Bene Cook. Value of the hay was stated in the complaint.
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Bush Street
Aqsta
Peyne Denton
Fifth Avenue
Haranstz
Fire Avenue
Lanier
Jmelyn Avenue
Benes | Cook
Ser
Youth Guardsman Dies In Wisconsin Camp Incident
A Wisconsin National Guard member from Company C, aged eighteen, was fatally wounded when a water pipe breached from the rear during a camp drill. He died within an hour. The incident occurred at a dairy region training site near Sheboygan.
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National Guard
Vietin
German Troops Stop Russians Near Verdu n and Verdun Actions
Heavy German assaults near Riza on the Baltic repulsed as Teutons claim gains on Kornilov’s line. Reports from Petrograd Paris and London describe French counterattacks at Verdun and Meuse heights, with German crown prince said to retake Verdun area. Casualties and ground gained cited along Tver Lomnica, Malancourt, and surrounding sectors.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Riza
Baltic Sea
Korniloff
New York
Teutonic
Kornloffs
Lemberg
Petrograd
Novica
Berlin
Paris
Friitess
Verdun
Petaitrs
Cerny
War Office
Argonne
Texine
Meure
Perlin
London
Tominica
Malancourt Wood
Malancourt Road
Prohibition Opposed At State Federation Session
United Tresay Ashland Was. Tula 33 Wisconsin labor of againsts legislation which would abolish manufacture of atcode designes. Reech opens to this effect mere allopind ha the trades unten Ht erty Tease in session hen toda. At the sessions of the State Federation let Lader Frank Weber. Milwaukee, was dheeen chairman. Orlecates took a fishing trip to the Apoetic islands to day. Dusinews sensions will be held OTC pire.
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Tula
Wisconsin
Reech
Frank Weber
Milwaukee
Dheeen
Orlecates
Apoetic Islands
Dusinews
OTC Pire
Madison Pioneer Architect James Geri Dies
James Geri, a pioneer Madison architect, died in Madison Wisconsin today. The death marks the loss of a noted figure in local design and community development with Geri’s career spanning early Madison architecture and civic projects.
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United Peas
Wis
James G. Geri
Madison
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