Mediation Likely If End of War Opens Talks
Washington July 19 The Bonn-Berlin envoy talks and a possible Wilson mediation loom large as a path to settle submarine warfare and the British blockade. Opinion centers on Wilson using his influence to bring Germany and Britain to the table, with note dispatches and protests expected to shape diplomatic moves. Germany fears a strong note to Britain could shift the mood and clarify U S neutrality in the evolving crisis.
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Washington
D. C
Ovat von Bernstorff
Germ Tmbassador
Stare Anging
Wilson
Egrope
Reas Ent
W Lan
Wilton
Boal
Foreign Office
Germany
England
Great Britain
Great
Cushing
Kitmim
United States
Basten
Lusitania
Oficizis
Rizain
Ameri
Meat and Packing House
F. W. Cc
Cashier Palenske Surrenders Over Bank Shortage
Max Palenske, cashier of Drovers National Bank, turned himself in to U S Marshal Bradley after days of pursuit. He admitted embezzling an amount near the bank’s deficit while away at Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Bank officials say the institution will not suffer the loss beyond the defalcation.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Max Palenske
Drovers National Bank
United States
Frontline War Developments and Political Moves Report
A condensed Europe wide battle situation shows German and Austrian forces pressing the Russian front near the Baltic and Black Sea regions. German trials against Allied lines occur in Lorraine and the Argonne while U S President William returns to Washington for policy talks on naval warfare. Casualty tallies for Allied forces rise with 4454 officers and men killed or missing, as labor unrest and a London coal strike prompt government mediation led by Lloyd George and a planned transcontinental settlement approach.
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Vietala
Bay
Frei
Mershel von Macktusre
Nickvles
Bessarabia
Russia
Reich
Willam
Washington
United States
Mo Pers
Bath
Qee
Suarhez
St. Hubert
de Argonne
Lorraine
Belgiues
Lee Dow
Deardaoctics Expeditionary Force
Sustuf
South Wates
Neved
London
Fee Trans
Board of
Trace
David Lloyd-George
Ube
Missouri Rivers Falling Amid Flood Warnings
Missouri and Kansas rivers were reported dropping by noon, offering hope floods would not surpass previous highs. Kansas City totals showed 72.26 inches of rain since May 18, with 41 rainy days, while last night’s shower yielded 0.74 inches. ongoing rain threatened further rises in other areas. Meanwhile fifteen people were rescued from a submerged house in the Scotte marsh near Foraker, Renton, as water rose six inches, with fears of additional victims and continued search underway.
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Missouri
iBv
Kansas
Burema
Kansas City
Renton
Sclotte Marsh
Foraker
Leo M. Frank may survive after prison attack
Leo M. Frank’s assailant William Creen remains silent as guards keep him in irons at Milledgeville prison. Dr. W. J. McNaughton aided Frank during the assault and is praised by Dr. Rosenberg for saving his life by tying off a fatal wound. Frank’s survival hinges on medical care and the extent of his neck injuries.
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Associated Press
Milledsetiile
wWiliam Creen
Leo M. Frank
Frank
W. J. McNaughton
McNaughton
Zlaten
Dr. Rosenberg
MacNaughton
Rosenberg Alsn
Franks
Remarkable Milwaukee case of mistaken identity ends in reunion
Frank King was legally recorded as murdered and identified by relatives in a Milwaukee morgue after being mistaken for a slain man killed near Lake Station. Confusion arose from a prior murder conviction unrelated to his own fate, leading King to live in hiding until he learned of his family’s belief he was dead and his subsequent reunion.
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tSresial
Milwaukee
Wis
Luis
Frank King
Lake
Lake Station
Munter
Turing
King
Haring
Buria
Eastern War Battles Expand As German Forces Strike
London reports dramatic German east front advances with Eichhorn and Gallwitz pushing toward the Narew and Warsaw while Russian defenses hold. Western front quiet. Italian progress near Trenino. South Wales coal strike evolves with miner leaders proposing concessions to end the stoppage and a munitions court for disputes. Cabinet receives miners’ proposal and contemplates immediate action to return workers.
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Ueo
Austria
South Wales
Cnal
Muaners
Cardiff
Londom
Walter Raaciman
Board of Trade
London
Ranciman
Rencinss
Moma
Trflax'n Wesnion
Ita
Sofpryas
Cardidt plans thwarted by Lloyd George intervention
Cardidt tonight planned to attend a meeting and declare support for a Lak with the mete, but news of Lloyd George's direct appeal altered plans. The executive committee conference was cancelled as Lloyd George’s involvement was announced, with some members already en route to London. The French front report notes heavy bombardment near St Georges and Boesinghe, repulsed German attacks in Artois, and calm on the rear.
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Lloyd-George
Insects
Waller
Board of Teasines
Lisydé-George
Cardiff
London
Lieyé-George
St. Georges
Boesinghe
Artois
Bouchez
Argonne
St. Hubert
Lorraime
Nahof
Seille
Parroy
Legislators Shot Amid Quarantine Panic in Wisconsin
The Northwest newspaper reports a shooting incident targeting legislators, including Assemblyman Ploeger who is quarantined with smallpox precautions. Vaccination orders follow the event, with Samuel Banks and Samuel Vestenger alerting the public. The assembly chamber was sealed and staff worked to confirm if other visitors were exposed.
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Northweateen Paasliaene
Wis
Ploeger
Fk Smallpoxs
Samuel Banks
Heath
der. J. Ed
Envbl
Bre A. Harper
Pbips
Weme
Joseph Fels
Philadelphia
Daniel Riefer
Man Shoots Himself Near Lake William Saloon
Special to The Nortawestert reports Henry Latech, a Lake Mite automobile driver, committed suicide at 23 a.m. in front of his father Ansist Latech’s saloon. He was in good health despite a recent divorce after a short marriage with no children. An inquest followed.
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Henry Launch
Lake William
Nortawestert
Lake Mite
Ang
Henry Latech
Ace Edit
Automobile Bis
Ancide
Ansist Latech
Latac
Larsch
Fife
Northwestern Fond du Lac First Presbyterian approves church plans
The First Presbyterian church congregation met Sunday evening and approved the original church plan draft with no corrections. The church will not record a and will be prepared to start work on the new cal fire at a vary base. Miss Grave McDermott, daughter of Mr and Mrs William McDermott East First street, and Grover Frederick Korrer were married at St Joseph's church at six o'clock this morning.
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Northwestern
Fond du Lac
Wis
First Presbyterian Church
Cal
Mias
Grave McDermott
William McDermott
East First Street
Grover Frederick Korrer
St Joseph's Church
Wealthy Detroit German accused in Canada sabotage plot
Washington reports Britain has evidence that a wealthy Detroit German resident financed Windsor Ontario operatives to dynamite Canadian government property and an armory. name withheld pending inquiry. The case connects to recent attempts to destroy a clothing factory for British troops.
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Nan Keel
Detroit
Canada
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
State Departments
Mich
Windsor
Ont
Mexican forces poised to seize Pachuca amid rail disruptions
An official dispatch from Mexico City reports General Gonzales and Carranza forces near Pachuca as Villa’s southern column nears the capital. The Mexico City to Vera Cruz railway is restored, but Carranza has closed the line east of Apizaco to passenger and freight traffic until further notice, with Apizaco at a junction to Puebla.
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State Department
Mexico City
Gonzales
Carranza
Pachuca
Apleeco
Puebla
Vera Crus
Pachuch
Strike disrupts Standard Oil plant at Bayonne
Nine hundred workers in the barrel and case departments at Standard Oil’s Bayonne New Jersey plant walked out seeking an eleven percent raise. Bridgeport leaders reported no word from Remington Arms about postponing actions, while labor officials warned of a possible general strike if demands aren’t met. Samuel Gompers urged a peaceful settlement, suspecting foreign interests seek to disrupt arms production.
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Associated Press
New York
Standard Oil
Bayonne
N. J
All Cleaners
Bridgeport
Conn
Remington Arms and Ammunition
J. J. Keppler
The
Machinists” Union
STIKE
Mariinista’ Union
John A. Johnson
Structural Iron Workers
Johnson
Reppier
Bullard Machine Company
Remington Company
Hemington Company
Machiniats
Johnston
Gompers
Washington, D. C
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Tolay
Remington
Department of Labor
Wilson
Europe
Advertising Attacks Shell Ads Stir Government Action
Secretary Redfield sent letters of reproach to Cleveland Automatic Machinery and The American Machine inserting an aggressive ad for poisonous shells. The Commerce Department announced President Wilson, after reviewing Redfield’s letters, directed Acting Secretary Sweet to forward them. The Brophy letter in Cleveland labeled the advertisement atrocious.
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Ascociated Press
Washington, D. C
Redfield
Cleveland Automatic Machinery Company
Cleveland
American Machiniot
New York
Department of Commerce
Wilson
Sweet
J. P. Brophy
Cleveland Concern
Woman in Mashr Austen Attempts Suicide Amid Divorce
Michael Wageer of Mashr Austen attempted to take her life during divorce proceedings on July 19 in Wisconsin. She reportedly made four attempts to set her house ablaze, with the last nearly succeeding until sheriff's deputies arrived, served papers, and found her unconscious on a couch. She was removed to a hospital.
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Michaal Wageer
Mashr
Austen
Mauituaor
Wis
Michael Wager
Sand
Howe
Oma
Death by own action on Edward Davis farm
Leah Greenman of Thin City Com galls death by own action at the Edward Davis farm Nekimi. Noah Greenman, son of 8 M Greenman of Ninth street, hanged in a shed on the farm the night before. Davis found the body around 1:00 pm. The deceased may have left home with his brother William. District attorney conducted investigation. Family formerly lived at 114 Oregon Street.
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Leah Greenman
Thin City
Aaki
William Greenman
Davie
Oregon Street
Oshkosh Saloons Likely to Close Sunday Mornings
Saloon owners in Oshkosh plan to close during Sunday church services, remaining shut from Saturday night closing until noon. Thomas Ryan, head of the local liquor deniers association, said a meeting was called to vote on the proposal, which he expects to pass by a large margin.
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Oshkosh
Thomas Ryan
Miquor Deniers’ Association
Hyan
Mr. Ryan
Arbitration Board Meets Over Paine Lumber Labor Dispute
The arbitration meeting to resolve the Paine Lumber Co employees walkout is held in J A Kimberly Jr's private office. Oshkosh officials, the board of receivers, and a workers' committee attend. progress details are not released by 3 PM. The workers plan a Tuesday meeting at Badger Club hall to elect officers for a new union, with union agitators excluded.
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Paine Lamber Company
Werkmen
Kimberly
Paine Lumter Company
At & Ov
Badzer Ebb Hall
South Main
Sharp Decline In Stocks Amid War Stock Warnings
New York trading opened with sharp stock declines led by Crucial Steel after officials issued warnings, wiping out nearly three points and deepening later. General Motors and several others fell two to three points while Reading and United States Steel showed pressure. Some later recoveries occurred as Canadian Pacific and Reading rebounded on revised sentiment.
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Associated Press
New York
Cruciale Steel Company
Generali Motors
Baldwan Leecomotive
American Can
Alte Chalmers
Wreatinghouse
Reading
Pacifics
United States Steel and Metals
Canadian Pacific
First Automobile Tragedy Reported in Manitowoc
Special to The Northwestern Manitowoc Wis Jun 19 The first automobile tragedy in the city occurred Sunday with the death of three year old Irvin Schalowetz who died from injuries after being struck by an automobile delivery truck sustaining a concussion of the brain A coroner s inquest was held today The accident marks the first cars in which a life has been taken within the city in ten years a little girl died five miles from the jetty but this is the first inside the city limits
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Manitowoc
Wis
Junix
Irvin ‘Schalowetz
President on High Seas Policy Shadowed by Attacks
President Wilson and Secretary Lansing draft a note to Germany warning that the United States will not remain passive after another submarine attack on American lives at sea. The note, to be sent this week, will stress clear rights and expected adherence to international law as reports flag possible further violations.
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Associated
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Wilson
Codes
Germany
United States
Wilcom Irets Cornish
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Lansing
Fridms
Barta
Orduna
High Seas
White House
Ametican
Britain pays for cotton cargoes under wartime plan
London reports in the House of Commons that since March 11 the government has paid 700,090 pounds on cotton cargoes. Twenty five shipments were bought under the agreement with American cotton shippers. A total of 60 vessels carried cotton either wholly or partly, diverted to UK ports since March 11.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Robert Cecil
United Kingdom
Fight film import ban upheld by appeals court
Philadelphia received word that the United States circuit court of appeals upheld the law barring import of prizefight films. L. Lawrence Webber had sought an injunction against Newark customs to allow bringing in Willard Johnson fight films. An immediate appeal to the Supreme Court was announced.
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Philadelphia
Tates
Associated Press
New York
L. Lawrence Webber
Ward
United States Circuit Court of Appesla
Webber
NeWark
United States
Willard-Johnson
Benjamin F. Spellman
United States Supreme Court
Gasoline boat Petrelia blown up at Redkined Me
The gasoline distributing boat Petrelia FI in Rockland Maine was blown up at her dock today. Cook Fred Whison was killed and Captain M W Toole and Martin Day were seriously injured. Owned by Standard Oil, the seventy three ton vessel carried 11 000 gallons and had come in to have tanks refilled. Cause of the explosion is unknown.
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Cook
Redkined
Associated Presa
Rockland
Petrelia FI
Fred Whison
M. W. Toole
Martin Day
Standard Oil Company
Maine
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