Justicia torpedoed and sunk off the north Irish coast
The White Star liner Justicia formerly the Statendam was torpedoed after a 24 hour battle with submarines. She carried 600 to 1000 crew and about 500 aboard. Eleven crew killed. no passengers lost. The ship, 740 feet long and with three funnels, fought eight U boats before sinking near Tyrone.
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Allied Forces Press Forward Near Rheims And Soissons
Front reports from the war front indicate Allied forces push south of Soissons toward Rheims with heavy artillery fire around the salient. German counterattacks repulsed near Wrigity while French advances threaten the Crise and Vesle rivers. A White Star liner Justicia was sunk by a German submarine with crew and possibly soldiers lost. Peace talks via Spain reportedly discussed as a basis for negotiation.
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Death of former Russian heir Alexis Romanoff reported
A Moscow dispatch to The Berlin Lokal Anzeiger says Alexis Romanoff, former heir apparent to the Russian throne, died from exposure a few days after his father, the former emperor, was executed. The report attributes the deaths to the harsh conditions following the imperial downfall.
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Paris Plans Memorial Statue Replica For War Aid
Bordeaux mayor proposes a permanent memorial to American aid in the war. He recommends erecting a replica of Bartholdi's Liberty statue in the Gironde estuary to honor Allied assistance.
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Unity in Food Control Proposal at London Headquarters
President Wilson proposes unified food control for allied nations with headquarters in London and is favorably considered by food administrations of governments now in session. The move aims to coordinate rationing imports and distribution during the ongoing invasion.
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Condon
Wilson
London
German design in new peage feeler and peace terms
Washington dispatch reports that Berlin Vienna peace proposals aim to shift terms, with central powers resisting conference control. Officials cite Wilson and Lloyd George demands for exact terms and insist that Alsace Lorraine and Belgium injuries must be addressed. Vorwaerts is seen as a Socialist mouthpiece not fully reflecting the government.
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Duluth Seamen's Union Strike Not Confirmed
Local inquiry finds no confirmation of A. T Hansen's Chicago based claim that Great Lakes vessel workers will strike next Monday. Harbor activity shows preparations denied by owners and agents, with many workers non union and only a small portion employed from this port likely to join.
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A. T Hansen
International Seamen's Union
Chicago
Great Lakes
Duluth-Superior
Union Sailors Vote Unanimously to Strike Great Lakes
Chicago union sailors of the Great Lakes voted unanimously to strike. An official announcement by Secretary-Treasurer Thon Hanson of the International Seamen union stated the vote was to be formalized at upcoming meetings. If enacted, the strike would affect sailors, firemen, oilers, water tenders, and cooks aboard vessels at sea.
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Fourth Liberty Loan Starts in September
The Treasury Department plans the Fourth Liberty loan campaign for September 28 to October 19. Officials say farmers can contribute after harvest and that the timing allows ending the drive a week or two before the November elections.
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Roberts Warns Munitions Strikers On Army Call Up
London. Minister of Labour C H Roberts said in a speech that if munitions workers do not return to work immediately they will be conscripted into the army. He urged an end to the stoppage and warned of government action.
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London
C. H. Roberts
Freak Lightning Bolt Strikes Marinette Family Home
Seven people escaped death when a freak lightning bolt struck the home of W. E. Cairns two miles from Quinato yesterday. Bley, father of Mrs. Cairns, was rendered unconscious. Mr. and Mrs. Cairns and others were hurled across a room and left unconscious. A newspaper in Str. Rappley’s hand was torn to bits and the house damaged. Garden vegetation was shredded by the bolt’s force.
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Draft Age Limits And Army Expansion Plan
Washington D C action on Secretary Riker’s draft age extension and larger army plan stalled by congressional recess. Most members are absent with talks resuming after the vacation break in late August. Secretary Jinker signaled leaders and advisers view, with debate over lowering the minimum age to nineteen or twenty while opposition to youths under twenty one persists.
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Soviets Leave City Amid Rebel Uprisings Across Cities
A hunger revolution erupts in Torador, Rybinyk, Ljubin and Unglich as Soviet troops abandon the city of Qrenhars, capital of Thusstan province. A new government led by General Jetoff forms as Moscow reports reach Amsterdam via Associated Press.
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Deserters Named In Draft Board Notice
Two individuals identified as George Washington Smith and Andrew Jackson, both described as colored, failed to appear for army service as ordered. They are posted as deserters and are sought by draft service authorities.
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President Wilson Ready to Aid Russia Plans
President Wilson has completed pronouncement of U S plans to aid Russia and participate in the expedition. The announcement will be made public once Japan’s reply to American proposals is received.
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Mail Carriers Strike Hits Canadian Cities
Ottawa and many towns report mail carriers on strike including Toronto, Peterborough, Winnipeg, Brandon, Calgary and New Westminster. Montreal avoided trouble with promised bonuses to married men.
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Ottawa
Russians Mobilize as Army Enters General Movement
Moscow advices received here indicate a general mobilization of the Russian army began on July 7, signaling a major shift in wartime posture. The AP reports the action follows widespread military preparations and heightened dispatches from Moscow.
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All hands accounted for in Maine schooner sinking aftermath
Portland reports 23 aboard the Gloucester Asia schooner Robert and Richard, sunk by a German submarine off the Maine coast. Three dories missing with nine crew aboard, and four more men landed at Kennebunkport, others at Boston and nearby ports as naval authorities confirm crews landed and continue investigations.
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August calls for men in Wisconsin draft totals rise
About 14 000 more men will be called from the state for military service within Wisconsin diving Angus. The figure could reach 17 000 including those registered June 5. Major Adirapatriele said the state will exhaust Class To men and mobilize many of those recently registered. Major Mitzypabriek noted no under draft men will be placed in marines navy or emergency fleet building until further notice.
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May Tie Up Papermaking Ties Up Major Mills
Officials of Trier national Paper company warned of a strike by paper makers and workers that could spread from Falls Fort Edward Corinth Ticonderoga and Rumford to fifteen more plants. The stoppage would severely disrupt newsprint supplies for many American newspapers and impede industry-wide operations.
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Professor Merica Dies in Fort Wayne
Professor Charles H. Merica 54 editor and publisher of The Kendaville Daily News Sun land Weekly Standard died this morning in Fort Wayne Indiana from organic heart trouble. A noted educator he led the University of Wyoming and headed the Minnesota state school for days.
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Washington A CoA Special Call for Limited Service Men
The Provost Marshal General Crowder saved today a six hundred man limited service call for entrainment on August 1 at Kelly Field San Antonio and twenty four men for aircraft production at Wellington. The quotas include Souun Dakovs from Minnesota and other states as details were released.
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Fraud and graft probe hits wartime contracts in New York
An Associated Press report details widespread fraud and gross profiteering in contracts for shoes clothing and equipment tied to a government program. It notes confessions from eighteen contractors and bribery charges amid a drive to publicize cases without full prosecutions due to insufficient substantiating proof.
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Through Fields of Mud In Massive Allied Push
Allied forces led by French and American troops advanced through muddy woods, driving German lines back at multiple points. Heavy artillery exchanges preceded the drive, with significant German losses in dead and missing numbers reported, as the push extended toward Flanders and Bethune fronts.
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Wild Cats on Market and Capital Ventures
A garbled report outlines Washington and Deeghe mulling capital conservation for increasing enterprise. It mentions wild rat securities on a public market, tied to development, mining units, and various capital commitments, with several misread names and entities.
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Bandits Executed by Mexican Federal Forces
General Priat commands Mexican federal troops who capture and execute bandits near Pedra de Blanca. The operation targets the gang led by Malone and Sem Harkedale, with Masquis and another member taken into custody.
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San Diego Victims and Missing After Explosion
Reports from Washington reveal the number of dead and missing from the San Diego cruiser incident. Three men are confirmed missing, with names including Cisde, Rurine, and Lomita, while Andrew Munson of 48 Matia Avenue, St Paul, Minnesota, is listed among the affected.
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Germany proposes peace terms and self determination ideas
Amsterdam reports Germany has outlined peace conference suggestions to Spain and Vorwaerts Berlin. The program favors no western ante wars, keeps existing treaties, supports self determination, settles colonial and Gibraltar questions, and maintains naval base rights while insisting on the return of former colonies as leverage.
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Davidson Rep. Davidson Ill as Heat Wave Grips DC
iSpecial to a southwestern Washington report says Representative Davidson of Oshkosh is very ill in hospital. Heat wave tightens conditions as his family and friends hope for improvement sufficient to allow transfer to Oxstrkonh. Kenneth Davidson, with one lung functioning, and Sen Kenneth are reported as doing as well as could be expected.
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Reserve Officers Farm Harvest Help Arrives in Huron
Men from the reserve officers training camp at St. Sheridan arrive in Huron to harvest Salem's grain crop. They will be paid $1 per day plus board for two months of furlough and work under regular army leave standards though not directly government supervised. Most workers are experienced in farm tasks.
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Wheat in Australia and price details in war era note
Washington informed that nearly 400 900 000 bushels of wheat are moored in Australia as part of Food Administration data. Details of the Elia Pantogch case surrounding V418 29 wheat in Australia were transmitted. The Austrian government was guaranteed Aa cents per basket and the commonwealth added 12 cents, making the price 15 cents to the producer.
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Australia
DROWNED AT SPRING LAKE NEAR SUMMER RESORT
United Press report states artilleryman Michael Sehervhatsty from Camp Hohinaon drowned at Spring Lake near Here while efforts by Lieut J G Bleter to save him failed. Body recovered after searches. home listed as Lindon Wisconsin.
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Six New Divisions Formed in National Army Orders
The United Press reports Washington plans to form six new divisions of the national army this month. Regulars and new units will assemble at camps including Devens Massachusetts, Minden, Sheridan, Fort Gunter, Michigan, Bunston, Kan, Seals, Washington.
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Revolutionaries Executed in Moscow Trial
Minister Teliteherin announced that over 200 revolutionaries implicated in the assassination of German official Anthussadution aura were executed. The action follows a Moscow trial and marks a harsh crackdown on insurgent groups.
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Entente advance on Aisne Marne front continues gains
The American and Allied forces push north of Chateau Thierry and around the Chatelet forest, driving Germans back toward their railway line as General March notes steady progress for two days. Fresh divisions are forming in the U S with six new infantry units organized across Cantos Devens Mass Meade Maryland Sheridan Alabama Custer Michigan and Funston Kansas. The advance mirrors the Austrian retreat stalled by storm and the Allied strike at Soissons and Chateau Thierry front.
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Ban on Dog Shipments Across Counties Due to Rabies
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture imposes a ban on sending dogs from Milwaukee Waukesha Racine Kenosha Dane Portage Jefferson Washington Ozaukee and Columbia counties after rabies deaths among children and adults. State Veterinarian O A Ellason stated dogs may be brought in but not shipped out.
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