Government takes over wartime wire systems under Burleson
President Wilson’s wartime order seizes operating control of telegraph and telephone lines with Postmaster General Burleson directing the system. Radio and ocean cables remain outside the move. Government aims to reduce costs, safeguard secrets, and unify thousands of miles of wire while press wires remain unchanged. The action follows threats of a telegraphers’ strike as unions seek wage and working conditions.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Burleson
Ramos
Congress
Navy Department
Washington
DC. C
Railroad Administration
Wire Administration
Western Union
War Labor Board
Foch Displays Cautious Tactics In Aisne Marne Salient
General Foch continues measured attacks along the Aisne Marne salient and slows American and French assaults to conserve forces. Interruption of Von Hindenburg's supply lines increases Allied leverage while German offensives remain limited, with Hindenburg’s movement north expected to avoid precarious lines.
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J. WT. Mason
United Press
New York
Foch
Aisne- Marne
von Hindenburg
Aisne
Poch
Generis Och
Goteal Foch
Marne
Moel
Automatic Soldier Patent By Danish Engineer
A Danish inventor has patented an automatic soldier system using a vertical steel cylinder buried underground. A wireless connected inner unit rises eighteen inches and fires 400 shots in a chosen direction. Controlled from a base four to five miles behind the lines, the device remains hidden until it emerges, and hundreds could defend a position against infantry by requiring each automaton’s destruction.
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Associated Press
London
Starvation and Economic Distress Threaten Russia
Washington reports famine and financial disaster in Russia with outlook for 1918 harvest described as poor. The Russian commission on economics notes reduced cultivated fields in Ekaterinoslav to 38 percent and similar declines in Voronesh Kharkov Saratov Samara and Nazan, signaling severe agricultural decline and widespread hardship.
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Russia
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
Russian Commissionat For Economics
Ekaterinoslav
Voronesh
Kharkov
Saratov
Samara
Nazan
Stettinius in Europe to survey war supplies
Washington announces the arrival of Edward R. Stettinius the deputy secretary of war in Europe with a staff. He will conduct a general survey of supply and industrial activity as American overseas forces expand.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Edward R. Stettinius
Baker
Stettingis
Belgian prisons prisn torment described by escaped detainee
Special to The Northwestern reports from Washington that Belgians suffer under German rule with prisons turned into torture chambers. An escaped prisoner details overcrowded cells, brutal beatings, starvation, and coercive interrogation across Turnhout Antwerp and Charleroi.
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Washington, D. C
Little Kingdom
Belgium
Leanys
von der Goltz
von Bissing
Wever Haa
Telenim
SPIE
Brusels
Bergen
Turnhout
Antwern
Charleroi
Fiecer
Antwerp
Meyer
Brussels
Aapy
Aviators Fire Towns in Destructive French Flight
French aviators last night dropped 108000 pounds of explosives on enemy communication lines cantonments and blockades in the Vesle valley. Arcti aircraft concentrated areas were bombed and stations at Laon, Pismes and Berry au Bac damaged. Berwen Turdenois reported troops engaged as heavy bombing caused explosions and a vast fire. German batteries near Courmont Roncheres silenced. French aviators also claimed nine enemy planes brought down yesterday.
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United Prena
Washington, D. C
the Vesle
Arctic
Laon
Pismes
Berry-au-Bac
Berw- en-Turdenois
Courmont Roncheres
McAdoo to announce railway shopmen wages Thursday
Director General McAdoo spoke to railway shop workers in Hillyard Washington, saying he would decide this Thursday on wages and working conditions for shopmen nationwide. He urged workers to provide a square deal to the American people and stated the railway administration has pledged a square deal in return.
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Associated
Hillyard
McAdoo
Will Hearst Seeks Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination
A York State report states Hearst intends to run for governor as a Democrat. Delegates at the state convention show Albany as the only upstate support for Hearst, with New York City delegation largely backing him. Possible primary path and platform planks on prohibition referendum and ownership of public utilities discussed as delegates plan to unite on a single candidate.
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United Press
Saratoga
N. V
Randelphy Qenesat
New York
Lawrence J. O'Rteilly
Affed
Smith
Nevet
James W. Gerard
Germany
Ienrst
Wilkin Church Osborn
Sun
Briec
Allies tighten grip on Aisne Marne front as Jaulgonne falls
Allied forces push toward Rheims along a Saissons to Rheims arc with stiff German resistance. American troops seize Jaulgonne on the Marne, taking about 300 prisoners. In Montdidier District, French advances seize Aubvillers and Saurillers and crest Muailly-Raineval. Paris notes ongoing air bombardment. La Liberte cites sixteen tons of ordinance targeting lines Fere-En-Tardenois to Fismes and a key Fismes station burned.
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Associated Preas
Aisne-Marne
Saissons
Rheims
Raulgonne
London
Jaulgonne
Marne
Montdidier
Aubvillers
Saurillers
Muailly-Ralneval
Paris
la Liberte Taiay
Fere-En-Tardenois
Fismes
Turkey Promises Full Duty to United States Amid Outrage Claims
The Turkish government pledged full duty toward the United States as investigations reveal Ottoman troops possibly involved in anti American outrages. Sweden’s foreign office informed the state department of Turkey’s attempt to avert war through reparations while noting communication difficulties and ongoing investigations.
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Uniuea Press
Washlamton
D. C
Turkey
United States
Tabeis
Swedish Foreign Office
State Department
German Defense System Blamed For Allied Setback
Amsterdam reports German military experts say the French and American attack failed due to the German elastic defense system. Aaron von Ardenne notes the attempt might have shifted the western front, but the German defense held.
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iBy Associated Press
Amsterdam
Aaron von Ardenne
Field Artillery Cantonment Site Designated in Kentucky
Heolite Stithhten Kentucky designated as site for Field Artillery firing center cantonment auxiliary to Cannachary Taylor replacement depot. Construction estimated near 6 090 000 dollars will start immediately. Initial reports indicated West Paint would be selected as site.
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Associated Press
Heolite
Stithhten
Field Artillery Firing Center
Cannachary Taylor
Exchange of Prisoners Opens Talks in Berne
Berne Switzerland Sunday July 25 negotiations between American and German delegates will start in Berne in early August to discuss the exchange and treatment of prisoners of war.
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Associated Press
Berne
Switzerland
German Losses Near Million Since March 21
Paris review in L Homme Libre, Clemenceau’s paper, reports German losses since March 21 approaching one million men.
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Associated Press
Paris
L'Homme Libre
Clemenceau
Mail Carrier Strike Shuts Winnipeg Posts Over Pay
United Press reports Winnipeg mill carriers walk out claiming parliamentary bonuses unpaid. Metal trade unionists strike for higher wages, disrupting mail service across the city.
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United Press
Winnipeg
Steamer in tow after distress signal off New England coast
Government tug towing a damaged steamer with missing bow and shattered bridge off the New England coast reported by a passing captain. Vessel may be Belgian flagged as “Adelman Mel ler” seen in white letters. No confirms of other craft in distress as signals were sent and rescues hurried.
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New England
Preas
Atlantic
Relfer Alramer
Avena
Operalione
Aeleian
War
Sena
Liem
Diatresa
Aviatara
Onder Ors
Industrial Survey Aids Revenue Buildout Plans
An associated press report notes an industrial survey to define the nation’s viable resources and help frame the income and excess profits tax sections of the proposed $8 billion revenue bill. Committee members expect to raise about $3.9 billion from exergy profiled resources but await clearer determinations before any definite plan. They also hope to value around $6 billion from taxes on war profits and incomes.
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Hingston
D. G
Von Hindenburg Very Ill Says Berlin Dispatch
London report from a Central News dispatch filed in Berne claims Field Marshal von Hindenburg, chief of the general staff, did not take part in military operations this year. He attended a few imperial receptions but did so without speaking and is described as entirely unable to write.
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London
National League magnates plan direct to Washington
Pitsburgh Pennsylvania magnates in session adopt a strategy to send their 1920 season schedule to Washington. They will depart tonight to confer with War Department officials tomorrow. Congressman Nicholas Longworth of Ohio arranged the meeting. The club owners, minus Farry Hempstead, will push the plan unless instructed otherwise by the government.
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United Preps
Pitsburg
Call for Registrants for August 1 to 5 Entrainment
United Press reports Washington Provost Marshal General Crowder issued a call for 56 395 registrants for entrainment August 1 to 5. Secondary details are limited but indicate a mass mobilization effort coordinated by military authorities.
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United Press
Washington
Crowder
Hymn Author Dr Joseph Henry Gilmore Dies in Rochester
The Rochester area mourns the death of Dr Joseph Henry Gilmore aged 83 or 84, author of the renowned hymn He Feareth Me, known for the world famous Tryma. He passed away today in Rochester in his 84th year.
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United Press
Rochester
Joseph Henry Gilmore
Submarine Base Kiel Reports Repairs Underway
Reports from Hamburg state the Kiel submarine base is crowded with submarines undergoing repairs as officials relay word of the activity reaching the city.
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United Press
Wenere
Kiel
Hamburg
Defense Council Member Involved in Raincoat Bribery Scandal
National defense council members and several manufacturers were swept into a bribery probe over raincoat and soldier clothing contracts. Key figures include Sinrry FB La urus, Charles L. Mutter, and Lazaruy, with the affair touching inspectors, contractors, and subcommittees. Authorities expect grand jury action and detailed confessions as cases unfold.
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New York
Arencies
Council of National Defense
Sinrry FB
Laurus
Defense Council
Department of Fustice
Charles L. Mutter
Tull
Lazaruy
Defense Councils
War Department
The
Fuller
Tuston Thompson
Ralph Rorenthat
United States
Department of Fortie
Tannee
Fu Hla
Tonal Tbc
Rosenthalso
Wowan
Kent
Syrleman Rubber Ecompany
Quartermaster's
Aly Plent 1
Aler
Department of Jester
Onderstinelinis
Wisconsin appeals to farmers to can fruit without sugar
Madison reports a new order from the state food administrator due to sugar shortages. Secretary AH Melville urges Wisconsin households to stop making jellies and marmalades and to can all fruits without sugar. He believes sugar will be available by winter to sweeten the produce.
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Madison
Atte
Melville
Wisconsin Houvewlves
Tie
Fifty thousand Negro registrants called for general service
Washington D C August 5 Associated Press says Provost Marshal General Crowder announced that fifty thousand Negro registrants qualified for general military service were called to the colors today. They will entrain between August and and will come from forty one states and the district of Columbia.
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Associated Tress
Washington, BD. C—P
General Crowder
Augustand
District of Columb
Allied Momentum Not Yet Spent in Marne Front Actions
Allied forces push along a twelve mile front from Juilpoune to Reuil as French and American troops cross the Marne and seize positions near Quie Le Chateau and Buzancy, while British forces take Petit Charmp wood near Marfaux. The Allied advance widens beyond Montdidier with French gains west of the Avre and south of Castel, as German reserves resist and prepare for possible redeployments.
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Associated Press
Marne
Juilpoune
Reuil
Ger- Wren
Buzatey
Sobsons
Soissons
Rhejuss
Petit‘chrimp Wood
Marfaux
Datlle
Montdklier Sec.tor
Tondon
Agaiast
Tarefren
Ferr
Vifle-en
Vesle
Montitder
Vee
Mort Herrth
Mereix
Con
Blandees
Wianel
Vbert
Amiens
London
Airplane Demonstration Tour by General Lee Schedule
A 2500 mile demonstration tour by General Lee and allied units under American auspices will travel to cities including Indianapolis Cincinnati Dayton Columbus Cleveland Detroit Toledo Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis St Paul Des Moines Omaha Kansas City St Louis. The program features air combat stunts lectures and aims to promote advanced flying among young aviators before front service. The tour begins around August 11 and ends early September.
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Associated Prong
Washington
Lirleciiine
Lee
Resya 4Dr
Indianapois
Cincinnati
Dayton
Columbus
Cleveland
Uurlala
Betrait
Toledo
Chicago
Milwaukee
Minneeanois
St. Paul
Dex Moines
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Luis
War Labor Board Acts On Street Car Wages
The War Labor Board will not set a general minimum wage or hours for street car employees. Each case will be decided separately under Associated Press dispatches from Washington D C. The ruling clarifies that wage standards will be addressed individually rather than through a blanket standard.
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Associated Dress
Washington, D. C
War Labor Board
Index of Demonstration Fork Soldiers Scene of Leaving
A list for an event titled Music and Speeches at Hotel notes soldiers leaving for a demonstration. The page mentions a wig sendoff and figures on draft as part of the departure scene. The bulk of the text reads like an index of men who left Monda with related proceedings and records of their departure.
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Monda
Progress of American and French forces on the Marne front
Allied troops press along the Marne front near Grizalles and Courcellen as French forces retake ground lost Monday and cross the Marne at Pont a Binson. British units seize the Peuttchamp wood near Marfoos with prisoners and machine guns. Americans take Ruzancy south of Soissons amid stubborn German resistance.
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Associated Press
London
Qureq
Marne
Grizalles
Chateau Thierry
Courcellen
Chagons
Treloup
Jaulgonne
Pont-a-Binson
Montdidier
Mont-~ Ddier Texkion
Oulehy- le Chateau
Altr
Rheimy
PeUtchamp Wood
Mar Faux
Soissoun
Ruzancy
Qurer
Alene
Taxes on Luxuries and Non-Essentials in New Revenue Law
The treasury department informed the House Ways and Means that proposals on luxury and non-essential taxes would raise about two billion dollars under the 9 billion new revenue law. Committees resumed work on the bill and focused again on income taxes. Speaker or leader Leaver Kitchin told members to return to Washington for a vote around September 12.
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Rena
Associated Press
Waabraxton
DLC
Treasury Department
House
Theanimites
Leaver Kitchin
Washington
Navy total strength reaches nearly six hundred thousand
Secretary of the Navy Daniels announced the armed forces total at about 591000. The navy’s regulars number 363702 while national naval volunteers near 16000 have joined the naval reserve. Navy yards employ over 80000 and department bureaus about 10000, creating an overall naval establishment totaling roughly 591000.
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Navy
Daniels Moekes
United Freas
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Navyal Establishment
Unclear OCR fragment reports weather and events
Fragmentary OCR text mentions forecast details, possible temperatures, days and locations. It references Cooley and Pervathens and notes unsettled weather with likely Wednesday timing. Specifics are unreadable due to damage and mixed characters.
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