Shipping Board resignations prompt leadership reshuffle
President Wilson asked Shipping Board Chairman Denman to resign and accepted Major General Goethes resignation as emergency fleet corporation general manager. Captain John B. White also resigned from the Shipping Board, with Edward N Hurley to lead, and Captain Capcs named as the new general manager in charge of shipbuilding, per Associated Press dispatch from Washington July 24.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Denman
Goethals
White
Keih Goothair
Edward X. Hurley
Chicago Bosimeas
Federal Trade Commission
Washington L. Capps
Navy
General Gorihais
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Bainbridge Colby
New York
Shipping Board
John BR. White
Sager Toid Wilson
Oficiala
President Wilson reshuffles shipping board and picks new chiefs
President Wilson accepts resignations of Goethals and White and orders Denman out, proposing Edward Hurley as shipping board chairman and Washington Capps to lead the Emergency Fleet Corporation. Bainbridge Colby to join the board. Denman tenders resignation after Wilson’s demand.
Enormous War Budget Sums To Be Asked by Administration
Washington reports a new looming war budget exceeding two billion dollars above the previous war outlay. McAdoo will submit estimates to Senator Simmons as the finance panel prepares a large revenue bill. War department figures expected include more than three billion for artillery and draft support, plus a billion for shipping. Some estimates may be withheld to deny Germany advance warning.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
America
Germany
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
McAldnn
McAdoo
Simmons
Senate Fiuanee Committee
Senate
War Department
Treasury
Baker
Congressional Committee
Guns Roar in Flanders War Fronts on Jul 24
AP reports renewed German bombardments in Flanders and Galicia with large prisoner captures. In France west of Havrincourt and Vermelles raids yielded prisoners. Russian and Roumanian counterattacks faced setbacks along the eastern front from the Baltic to the Black Sea. The German high command claims major artillery actions and advancing fronts in Galicia and on the Roumanian line as British offensive threats loom.
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London
Tedax
Havrincourt
Vermelies
Hollebeke
Berlin
Flanders
War Office
Galicia
Sereth
Carpathians
Baltic
Black Sea
Jacobstadt
Drinsk
Trotus
Putna Valliers
Guard Fires On Parade During Belgian Mission Procession
A Belgian mission parade faced disruption when a 34 year old sentry fired his rifle above the crowd after a car refused to halt. Military officers stated the guard had been corrected after the incident and the ceremony continued.
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Br Associated Tress League
Kr Daly
Ze War
Cay
Sring
Jewelry Theft Charged in Portage Arrest
Walter Ardist, claiming to be a soldier, is under arrest in Portage for alleged jewelry theft from Mrs August Phrenéortt at the American House. Police say a watch, bracelet, chain, jacket and other items were found in his possession. he will be brought to trial.
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Mam Clahning
Portage
United Press
la Cree
Wis
Walter Ardist
Mre
August
Coal exportation stops in Hamburg region
Amterdam July 24 Germany stops all coal exportation in Hoel land Vilay, signaling a shift in supply policy. The action affects shipping and energy prospects as authorities curb overseas sales, with potential ripple effects on European markets.
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Amterdam
Germany
Hoelland Vilay
Government Plans Army of Million Metas for War Effort
Washington reports outline big draft estimates as the government tabs a potential army near one million for overseas service. First conscripts would total about 500,000, plus National Guard and regulars, with finances arranged to avoid new congressional funding.
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Assumdhed Press
Washington, D.C
Betond
Fe Fontshadowa
National Guard
Congress
Blood and Iron to Rule in Kerensky Russia
Uby associatea Prese Petrograd July 24 Kerensky says a blond and iron policy will be used if needed to save Russia and unity. He claims the government will rely on masses and arms, pressing heroic measures while preserving the state without amputation. The provisional cabinet forms a ten member coalition with five specialists and five non Socialists.
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UBY Associatea Prese
Petrograd
Russia
Kerensky
Premiar Kerensky
Prince Lyeff
War Tax Estimates Grow for Army and Navy Bill
Washington July 24 Secretary McAdoo urged Congress to push a new war tax bill with an extra 5 billion dollars for the army and navy, plus a possible 2.5 billion credit. Revenue may come from excess profits, estates, and higher income taxes. He asked delay before reporting to the Senate as talks continue. The administration also linked a 649,090,080 airplane bill signed today to rapid war preparation.
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Washington, D. C
McAdeo
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
McAdoot
Alliance Committee
Treasury
Army
Navy
McAdon
Onance Committee
War and Navy Departments
Pisas
McAdoo
Simmons
Finance Committee
Senate
Bic
United States
Cleanup by Wilson of Ship Makers Names Changes
Washington July 20 President Wilson announced a cleanup of ship makers and the merchant marine program. Two resignations were accepted General Goethals and Captain White on the shipping board. Bainbridge Colby named as general manager of the merchant yards and to the shipping board, with Nelson Alden Cappon as adviser. Edwin Nibert Nariey resigned to join government interests. Bainbridge Colby, a New York businessman and Progressive, supported Wilson during the campaign. Admiral Capon, born 1864 in Portsmouth, Va, long served in naval affairs and represented the United States at international conferences.
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Washington, D. C
Streeping Suope
Wilson
Americas
Merchant Marine
General Goethals
We Crergency Aicet Corporation
White
Shipping Board
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Enitiene
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Chicago
Adoleat Capp
Natal
Omer Ktnes Flere Corporation
Bainbridge Cothy
New York
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Fedoml Rade
Columieton
Himeia
Bainbridge Cols
Bastern
Admiral Capon
Portsmoouth
United States Naval Academy
Tritet
London
Master Lists Mailed for Draft Enlistments
Washington July 24 master lists of the draft assign every man of 20,060,090 to his place in the national army. Two copies per district board are mailed separately to ensure delivery. Lists supersede all earlier publications and are printed with care and triple proofreading. Local boards will summon men from the first increment once received, while others may volunteer.
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Associated
Presa
Washington, D. C
British War Finances Declares Daily Expenditure Update
London July 74 Andrew Bonar Law announced in the house of commons that for 112 days the average British expenditure was 6 795 000 pounds daily. He said net increased expenditure would exceed the budget and noted advances to allies and dominions rising to about 1 025 000 000 pounds.
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Associated Press
London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Bonaraw
Great Britain
Dominions
Revolt in Ecuador Allegedly Against President Morena
Despatches from Manabi, Ecuador report a revolt against Dr. A Baquerie Morena, president of the republic, blamed on his pro German policies. Propagandists in Panama claim U S support for local authorities as Morena sits in Tambes, Peru in secret talks with Peruvian officials.
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Associated Press
Panama
Manabi
Wisconsin Guards to Move by August First
The Wisconsin National Guard will relocate all units to Camp Douglas by August 1, per Adjutant General Orlando Holway. Companies are being moved as quickly as possible and officers are ready to deploy on two minutes notice, with seabor or transit arrangements coordinated.
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Wisconsin
Mallewn
Win
Wisconsin Nationa Guard
Camp Douglas
Agit
Orlando Howay
Goddartt and Saegert Wed at St John in Menasha
John P. Goddardt and Amanda Gertrude Saegert, both of Menasha, united in marriage at St John’s church Menasha this morning. Rev Peter Pawelecka and M egars Anthony Schilinski and Michael Symonowicz officiated. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home on First street.
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Brakes
Menasha
Wia
John P. Goddardt
Amanda Gertrude Saegert
St John’s Church
Peter Pawelecka
Anthony Schilinski
Michael Symonowicz
First Street
Fever Threatens Luther Burbank Health in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa California July 24 Fear that a fever may meet serious results is the chief anxiety today over the condition of Luther Burbank plant wizard who is suffering from heat prostration and other complications at his home here The latest word was that Burbank's condition was unchanged.
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United Press
Santa Rosa
Cal
Luther Burbank
Latteworth
Burbank
Tankers Requisitioned for Navy Fuel Needs
The Navy Department ordered several oil tankers requisitioned and directed to report to Atlantic and Pacific ports to meet fuel oil needs of the navy.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Atlantic
Neefis
Navy
Deformed Infant Granted Death Request in Chicago Case
In Chicago July 24 Dr Haiselden again ruled a severely deformed infant should die rather than be saved by surgery. The Meter family of West Pullman faced the decision as the child remained alive but expected to die imminently. The doctor cited the infant’s crippled brain and exposed skull and declined any grafting. The parents accepted the ruling amid lingering questions about birth trauma and prior tragedy nearby.
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United Press
Chicago
Haiselden
Bolineer
Nature
William Eva Meter
West Pullman
Haizelden
Hatelden
Vice President's Wife May Undergo Ear Surgery
Washington physicians planned to decide today whether Mrs. Thomas B. Marshall, wife of the vice president, will need an operation for ear trouble. She is hospitalized with painful inflammation. The vice president, at her bedside, has shown no change in his condition and no forecast of recovery was given.
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Thomas R. Marshall
United Press
Washington, D. C
Thomas B. Marshall
En Ter Hospital
Marshall
Government to insure soldiers against death and injury
Federal officials and leading life insurance companies work out basics of a national plan to insure army navy and marine corps members against death and injury. The proposal seeks government aid and protection for families of service members and includes training provisions.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Penalty for Joyride Sentences Five Toys to Prison
Five young men were sentenced to one year in the Green Bay reformatory for the alleged theft of twenty toys following a long joy ride. Names include William Williams, Cranton, Retell Todd, Monkey, Hewerion, Ashland, Ry: Hachd Sherman, Fort Seattle, and Marvin Hactress, Phelps.
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Antigo
Wis
Aiury
Anventoni
Green Bay
Wiliam Wiliams
Cranton
Retell Todd
Monkey
Hewerion
Ashland
Hachard Sherman
Fort Seattle
Wash
Marvin Hactress
Phelps
Rioters Clash as Guards Rush to Chemical Plant
Rioters at the Warner4 Chemical Company plant threaten police and three Indiana National Guard companies, dispatched to the scene after injuries are reported. Clashes escalate as bricks, tones, and clubs are used during the disturbance in Chicago Indiana July 1954.
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Fyne
Fort Chicago
Ind
Wranard4 Chemical Company
Indiana National Guards
Orer Wan Temtorad
Shields' case still on in Wisconsin Mann Act probe
Special to The Northwestern reports the case against Robert J. Shields, a Superior politician, charged with violation of the Mann Act, had not proceeded as of this afternoon with the matter unresolved and awaiting further action.
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Nortwesterny
Russian Armies Show Stronger Resistance in Galicia
The Associated Press notes signs of halted Russian retreat in eastern Galicia as Austro German forces push south to split Russian lines near the Dniester. German reports acknowledge Russian resistance in the Brzegany sector while Allied artillery shows activity on the Aisne and Belgian fronts. The Craonne sector sees renewed Crown Prince attacks without success.
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Associated Press
Galicia
Berlin
Brregany
Dniester
Kerenshky
Aisne
Geltish
Craonne
Sancy
Wkewine
Jorves
Germans hurry to obtain U S permits in Oshkosh
United States marshals issue alien permits at the federal building for Germans and German born individuals. Workers from local factories travel to Appleton for processing as the city sees a large influx of applicants. Applicants must present three 3 inch photos and an employer vouch for employment.
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Oshkosh Hadh
United States
Tey
Appleton
Oshkosh
Paine Lumber Company
Germany
Poland
Hecht
Nordheim couple arrested on federal charges in mail fraud case
Nordheim man and wife, Nordheim residents from Croske, were arrested by Postoffice Inspector Jackson of Milwaukee on charges of sending obscene matter through the mails. Mrs Collins was taken at the postoffice while Mr Collins was arrested later at their home. Both held for arraignment before United States Court Commissioner Angier. Investigators said the couple previously faced similar charges in Ladklate County and in Milwaukee, with prior federal sentences served.
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Nordheim
Willam T. Collins
Mabel
Croske
Jackson
Milwaukee
Br. Jackson
Collns
Fangler
Milwauke
Mrr. Angier
S. F. Bradshaw
Collins
Hasan Taree
Punchaeers
Fand Dy Lae
United States
Ieavenworth
Russian Socialist Parties Hold Russia’s Ruling Power
United Press reports A J Sack asserts Russia’s fate rests with the two great Socialist parties, Kerensky’s and the Social Democrats, guiding a fragile coalition as famine, disorganization, and war fatigue press the nation. The appeal calls for allied aid now to support the new government and restore democracy.
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United Preas
New York
United States
Russia
A. J. Sack
Russian Information Bureau
United Press
Russian Socialist Parties
Peasants’ Congress
Kerensky
Social Democratic Party
Real Estate Leaders Meet at Milwaukee Convention
The tenth annual meeting of the National Association of Real Estate Boards opened in Milwaukee Millsk Wis. July 24. The four day session will thoroughly discuss every phase of the real estate business and continue until Friday.
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Milwaukee
Associated Press
Millsk Wis
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Berlin critic slams America in wartime mood
An awkward swath of garbled lines reports a Berlin reception for Emperor William II and Reichstag members. It notes Sheikh Scheidemann and Socialist leader urging decisive U S involvement, in a tone of sharp reproval, with scattered references to July and August unrest and observer notes.
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Switzerlan
Paar Zeitung
Be- Varia
Berlin
Reichstag
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