Pessimism in England as War Wears on in 1917
London reports a mood of gloom across streets clubs and gover nmental offices due to Russia's reversal, continued submarine threat, slow American entry into the war, and rising taxes. While some remain confident Haig can hold, broad weariness and doubts about a swift Allied victory prevail amid reports of German submarine success and uncertain American resolve.
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L Keen
United Pre
United Press
London
America
Mons
Russia
Wilson
Shipping Board
Hindenburg
Germany
England
Haig
East
North Sea
Roosevelt Urges Universal Military Training For War Time
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt declared in Pittsburg that the United States should adopt obligatory universal military training for young men in peacetime and universal service in war. He criticized current measures as temporary and described them as a criminal refusal to prepare for the furore. He lauded American mobilization and noted advances such as air power and production essential to the war effort.
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United States
Pittsburg
Theodore Roosevelt
Loyal Order of Moves
Geriingkting
Roosevelt
America
Germany
Oshkosh Men Honored by Commissions in the Guard
Governor commissions Oshkosh officers in the National Guard with names including Robert Hellard Gustave Schwandt Richard Salzieder and Arthur Bahr among others. The report lists assignments to Second Infantry and various companies across Manitowoc Fond du Lac Appleton and Milwaukee with additional medical dental and quartermaster corps appointments. It notes ongoing German offensives near Moronvilliers and mentions American submarine chasers and the broader war context with Pershing awaiting larger ship tonnage.
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United Press
Madison
Wis
National Guard
Robert A. Hellard
Oshkosh
Gustave ©. Schwandt
Richard B. Salzieder
Ostkes
Arthur R. Bahr
Eduard J. Schmidt
Manitowoc
Paris
Cham- Infantry
Manitowsc
Spagne
Willam Jung
Maniwwoc
Leutenant
Moronvilliers
John Goetz
Second War Office
Erensh
John Smith
Fond du Lac
Imleanery
Henry Vogt
Heutenant
August Arens
Appleton
John P. Inglis
Hudson
Harley Lee Vesseur
Chippewa Falls
George F. Harrington
Durand
Frank Krukar
Milwaukee
Edward J. Lambrecht
Tee M. Bopyten
Cumberland
Roy A. Anne of
Barron
Dirk Bruins
Fifth Infantry
Thomas Patrick Kennan
Frank Ervin Machus
Oconomo
War
Fordon E. Harrington
Marsh‘field
Leutenant Dental Corps
Mex P. Ocurtie
Camp Douglas
Camp
Albert Trewin
Lewis of
Washburn
Dental Corps
Leo John Lonedin
Drafted Men Instructed To Refer All Questions To Local Boards
The War Department directs men to query local boards first for draft questions. If local boards cannot answer, governors forward to the provost marshal general who handles the inquiry. Local boards must route requests through state governors. Frequent questions concern place of physical examination and exemptions, including agricultural or industrial grounds.
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United Preas
Washington, D. C
Washington
Fond du Lac Soldier Held For Threats To Superior
Private George Duwe of the Wisconsin National Guard’s Second Regiment was placed under military arrest in Fond du Lac charged with infraction of discipline and making threats against his superiors. He was sent to the guard house pending charges to be filed for court martial. Duwe is the son of Poor Commissioner Fro, Duwe.
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George Duwe
United Press
Fond
U Lac
Wis
Compe
Wisconsin National Guard
Jan Whith
Martia
Ture
Fro, Duwe
100K FOR GERMS IN PLASTER
Samples of court plaster distributed in Brooklyn by a German paint company were examined today by Secretary Redfield in the department of Justice. Claims allege Germans spread tetanus and other diseases through surgical dressings. The Justice Department is analyzing escapes sent to Washington from various states.
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Washington
Brooklyn
N. Y
Department of Justice
Redfield
United States
Russian Roumanian advances and Austro German gains in Galicia
Reports from July 27 describe Russian cavaly repelling Austro German infantry near Monasterzyska in eastern Galicia while Roumanians push toward the upper Suchita river and claim prisoners and six guns. German and Austro Hungarian forces seize Galician towns along the Sereth and threaten Der Prath as Russian retreat continues. British and French fronts report heavy shelling, Crown Prince’s attack at Chemin des Dames repelled, and ongoing western front bombardment with substantial artillery activity.
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Pateograd
Cav
Alry
Monasterzyska
Trembowla
Galicia
Plotycy
Czyatylov
Sereth
Kaiser
Berlin
London
Tarnopol
William
German War Office
Dniester
Kolomena
Stanislaw
Cerarnowitz
Tawtons
Archduke Joesph
German War Department
Suehitza
Putna
Carpathians
Prath
le Baseee Villem Helsium
War Office
United Frese
Field Marshal Haig
Messines
Nieuport
Crown Prince
Prince
Chemin-des-Dames
Hurtebine
Howrier
Sirent
Milan
Chevreux
Hurtepise
Craonne
Catiferni
Germany
Nieu
Pert
Redleck
Honnercourt
Erente
British Artillery Snipes Enemies Across No Man's Land
British field artillery repelled advancing forces by precise long range fire as troops crossed no man’s land, taking off many of the attackers with accurate fire and strategic volleys.
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No Man’s Land
Baseball standings spark hope amid pennant chase
New York dispatch notes White Sox and Red Sox jockeying for momentum with a short stretch left in the season. Chicago leads at .625 to .624 for Borton. The Giants sit atop the National League as Cincinnati trails by seven and a half games. A Giants series in the trip west looms.
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New York
White Sox
Red Sox
Chicago
Borton
Heda
Phillies
Cincinnati
Giants
Giexts
Oshkosh Elects A Brown As New Normal School President
Edward J. Dempsey leads a special committee as Oshkosh normal school selects A Brown to succeed John A H Keith. Brown, age 38, has held posts in Concord New Hampshire and Bates College, with broad teaching and administrator experience, and will begin at Oshkosh this fall.
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Bpedal
Madison, Wiskosh
John A .H. Keith
Kaigh
State Normal School
Indiana
Brown
Board of Regents of Normal Schools
Edward J. Dempsey
Oshkosh
A. Brown
Oshkosh Normal School
United States
B. J. Dempsey
Concord
New Hampshire
Bureau of Research
General Education Board
State of
Normal School
Lowell Mass
John A. Keith
Owhwash Institution
Maine
Bates College
Lewiston
University of Colorado
Harvard University
Madison
Demand for Higher Wages Sparks Miner Dispute on Range
Iron River Mich July 27 The I W W mine workers demand a daily wage of 36 with six underground hours and 4 an hour for surface work. They warn of a mass meeting Sunday at Bewemer if owners do not answer by 7 tomorrow. Underground men now earn 46 for ten hours and surface 295 for ten hours. About 5 000 men work in the mines amid a strike threat. W W members claim 2752 adherents among the workers.
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Sanday
Associated Press
Iron Xoed
Mich
I. WL. W
Shatta
Bewemer
Readara
Sammies Healthy After Mumps and Measles Outbreak
United Press reports the permanent American Expeditionary Army camp in France says mumps and measles are under control. Training in stretcher bearing and first aid becomes daily curriculum. American staff officers pursue firsthand French conditions while more French arrivals and officers come to the camp.
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Tader
United Press
France
Jamene Pershing
Aceriican
Semmies
Paul Ralnes
Landing of American Troops Reported With Casualties
Private Neatry, the first Sammy wounded, is in a hospital after a hand grenade exploded while he tried to open it with an axe. He sustained the loss of his hand and minor scalp wounds and will be sent home at the earliest opportunity.
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America
Neatry
Sammy
Plans for War Rushes as Government Mobilizes
Washington on July 27 moved to speed war actions as allied victory hopes grow. Navy expands destroyers and ships, Vaterland readies for service, and 26 German vessels repaired for action. Hurley-led Shipping Board weighs cargo and transport contracts while food legislation may advance. Army nears full strength with 3,258 recruits today. 242 more enlistments noted. Admiral Capps named Emergency Fleet general manager. Frank A. Scott to lead a new war industries board. Debate on alien draft gains Senate support amid Russia reports and pressure to push Britain toward more aggressive anti U-boat action.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Austria
Serbia
United States
Daniels
Navy Department
Washington
Todmy
New York
Government Shipping Board
Edward N. Hurley
R. B Stevens
Admiral Capps
Emergency Fleet Corporation
War Industry
Baker
Frank A. Scott
Cleveland
Munitions Board
Russia
Great Britain
England
Simp
America
Senate Military Affairs Committee
War Budget Talks Stir Washington as McAdoo Prepares Estimates
Washington July 27 The government moves toward a wartime budget with Secretary McAdoo drafting estimates for possible congressionally requested funds. Total current-year appropriations reach about 11 billion, with potential additions up to 20 billion including loans and emergencies. Debate centers on the food bill, prohibition, bread pricing, and war revenue measures.
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AsSociated Press
Washington
Congress
McAdoo
Senate
Food Control Board
House
Federal Trade Commission
Sheppard
House 19
Real Estate Men Elect New National Leaders
William M Garland of Los Angeles was named president of the National Association of Real Estate Boards. Thomas El. Ing erzol l of Minneapolis was reelected secretary, and St. Louis will host next year’s meeting. J. W. Monteverde of Pittsburgh won the Chicago real estate board’s silver trophy. Minneapolis took the achievement cup for best report. Birmingham, Columbus, Cleveland and New Orleans received honorable mention.
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William M. Garland
Los Angeles
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
William M Garland
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Thomas el. Ingerzoll
Minneapolis
St. Louis
J. W. Monteverde
Pittsburg
Chicago Teal Estate Board
Association
Birmingham
Ala
Cams
Columbus
O. Cleveland
New Orleans
Senator Lewis Predicts Army Call Around October 14
Chicago July 27 Senator J Hanniton Lewis of Illinois said the meat call for the new army would occur about October 14. As Democratic whip he cited Likely info. He noted National Guard units now under arms would be in France before January 3. Lewis defended his peace speech on German terms and threatened a longer Senate address on the topic. He visited Fort Sheridan today and will return to Washington promptly.
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United Press
Washington
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Senate
United States
McCumber
Lewis
Ilinois
United Preas
Chicago
J. Hanniton Lewis
Arta J N Lewin
France
Lewin
Sénate
Fort Sheridan
Strike of switchmen at Chicago terminals planned
About five hundred switchmen in Chicago terminals are expected to strike at 8 oclock tomorrow morning, per Frank Hasier of the general management conference committee. Officials and the Strike may meet to discuss transportation policy and the closed shop demand raised by the Brotherhood.
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War Emergency Council of the
Baking Industry Today
Courcil
Food Administration
United States
Senate
House
Senate Finance Committee
Chicago
Associated Press
Chirage
Twren
Frank Hasier
General Managem
Bowdish Dies After Cardiac Event in Milwaukie
Dee of Real Known Newspaper Men in Wisconsin, W A Bowdish, a noted Milwaukee press figure and charter member of the Milwaukee Press Club, died today from heart artery damage after a brief illness. He served three terms as press representative and was influential in northern Wisconsin journalism. His passing leaves a significant gap in the regional paper scene.
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Dee
Wisconsin
Paserd
Milwagkes
Wis
Aviviem A. Rewdich
Mtvelghi
Beetkomen
Artenes
Mileeaugkee Preat
Asx
Things Begin to Look Better in Petrograd
Reports from Petrograd indicate improving front conditions due to harsh court martial measures and the death penalty for disorder, with government troops restoring order as rioting subsides. Allied actions in Paris and advances by Austro German forces in eastern Galicia shape a broader war picture with continued Russian retreats and Romanian aid to stabilize the front. News from Belgium notes intense artillery fighting near Warneurs and Labasseville as German and British forces clash, while seismic disturbances in Argentina are reported from Santiago with tremors felt across several cities.
Prize Fighter Shot Near Pine Lake Home
Fergus Ealis Minn July A Falver prize fighter was shot by his father last night at the Pine Lake home, injuring his mother in arms and later shooting the son in the abdomen as he ran to aid his mother. Pal zer is in a local hospital. Falver had been training Fred Fulton of Rochester.
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Associated Press
Fergus Ealis
Minn
Falver
Palzer
Palver
Fred Fulton
Rochester
Ithetr Pine Lake
Boardman Sworn In as Camp Commander
General Charles R. Boardman was mustered in as camp commander on Thursday at Camp Touslus Wis taking over duties from General R. A. Richards.
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Boardman
Touslas
Wis
Charles R. Boardman
General Boardman
R.A. Richards
Wisconsin Chiropractic Association Elects Fourth District President
FR Fewell of Ripon was elected president of the Fourth District Wisconsin Chiropractic Association at a meeting in Fond du Lac on July 27, with nine counties represented and nine members present.
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Fond
Lar
Wis
Fewell
Ripon
Wisconsin
Quake in South America Causes Widespread Chile Damage
An intense earthquake struck Chile causing considerable damage. Reports from Buenos Aires on July 27 describe a strong quake with home disruptions and subsequent aftereffects.
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South America
Chile
United Breast
Buenoxs
Aires
Davidson Credits President For Rapid War Plan
Wisconsin congressman Representative Davidson Oshkosh endorses the president’s war preparations. He praises the National Council of Defense, food control measures to curb price gouging, and government takeover of key industries. He supports Goethals ship program and air power expansion to defeat German submarines and aid allies.
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Monasteriyska
Kaisin
Pershing
Ifond DU Lac
OSHS
John A. Ji. Keith
Hedfield
The
Chetrman Hurley
Tiudasury
W. A. Bowdish
Taney
Petrograd
Associated 7Res
Russlav
Cana
Hetter
Feld
Entente Front
Bukowina
Kolomea
Czernowits
Tromboche
Suchitza
Beriin
Patna
Belgium
Warners
Labasseeville
Villinge
Santiago
la Nacion
Cordoba
San Luis
Rosario
Tucuman
Toner
Taem Jre
Davidson
President
Hemder
OH. Kosh
Washington, D C
la Follette Lin
Osh- Kosh
Sec
Defense Council
National Council of Defense
Goethals
Enunir
Wil
Wali
Ien Hifnen
Fur Aat Warwer
Fem Lenadele
Fereraet
Wiscemis
Saterdass
Earmer Tontakt
Wilwackees
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