Senate Debates Food Bill Amid Cloture Tactics
Washington July 6 Senate moves toward food bill finales with cloture threat, unanimous consent set debate two o'clock. Chamberlain says vote by midweek likely without cloture. Kenyon amendment expands government power to buy and sell all necessities, coal included. Pomerene urges coal regulation. Colorado senator backs national prohibition in principle but opposes immediate bone-dry action.
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Washington
Senate
Chamberlain
Robinson
Administration
Gore
Martin
Senate Agriculture Committee
Kenyon
Pomerene
Ohio
Thomas
Colorado
Exemption boards re numbering men in Illinois
Springfield July 6. Governors statement says exemption board members who refuse to serve on patriotic grounds may withdraw quietly and be replaced. Some requests for release were valid. Boards have begun renumbering men serially for drafting. With many boards delaying, an extension of time to forward lists may be sought.
Riot blamed on saloons in wide open town debate
Washington July 6 Senator Thomas tied East St. Louis race riots to social unrest in the nation during a food bill debate. He warned one tenth of Americans are Black and loyalty is essential. Senator Sherman blamed saloons and officials for the disorder saying East St. Louis is the worst saloon town in America. He cited liquor laws violations and a lawless climate fostered by authorities. He pledged to be a bone dry senator and faulted the Industrial Workers of the World president for part of the blame.
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Washington
Thomas
East St. Louis
Senate
Lewis
Sherman
Shernan
America
St. Louis
Illinois
The
Industrial Workers of the World
Airplanes and pilots vital to war effort discussed
Dr. Joseph Ames of Johns Hopkins urged rapid U S expansion in air warfare with 10 000 pilots and at least 20 000 aeroplanes oh the plan requires two planes per pilot and must start this year He cited sound location of big guns and mines and noted advances in wireless planes meteorology and anti submarine tech The commission also studied gas warfare medical sanitation and hospital needs
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Baltimore
Joseph Ames
Johns Hopkins University
France
United States
Ames
Messines
Reid
Messinees
Burgess
Bureau of Standards
Washington
Hulett
Princeton
Richard P. Strong
Boston
Linsley R. Willams
New York
Dutch Troops Fire On Rioters In Amsterdam
Four youths were killed and 19 injured when police and troops fired on a mob pillaging shops after a workers parade. Earlier a protest meeting at the Diamond Bourse denounced brute forces of the wealthy classes and urged a general strike over potato scarcity and export to England.
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Amsterdam
Diamond Bourse
England
Exile of Negro labor strains East St. Louis economy
East St. Louis workers fled after Monday riots disrupting local industry and St. Louis freight yards. Chamber of Commerce urged workers to return with police protection. 1,500 guards on duty. Rail and packing firms report widespread absenteeism, especially among Negro employees, threatening broader business curtailment. A Friday meeting will plan reemployment drives and police reforms.
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East ST. Louis
St. Louis
Chamber of Commerce of
Coyle
Illinois
Swift Packing Company
Commercial Acid Company
Aluminum Ore Company of America
Chamber of Commerce
Brundage
Ilinois
Mollman
Americans Regained Neutral Status in Germany Agreement
Berlin reports that virtually all restrictions on American citizens in Germany have been removed by a pact between the German foreign office and military police. The accord places Americans on the same footing as neutrals, except those under suspicion who remain excluded from new privileges.
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Berlin
London
Germany
Foreign Office
Rumors of Chinese Monarchy Collapse Gain Speed
Washington reports raise belief that the monarchical coup in China will fail as northern military leaders oppose Chang Hsun. News of a new republican government emerging at Nanking and preparations to besiege Beijing boosts hopes for republican success. Premier Tuan Chi-fui remains influential while Chang Detains Wang Shih Chen, suggesting cabinet divisions.
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Washington
China
State Department
Reinsch
Chang Hsun
Nanking
Peking
Qld
Tuan Chi-fui
Tuan
Chang
Wang Shih Chen
Attacks Across Fronts Leave War Pressure Rising
Russian line holds Brzezany Lipnica dolna as Austro Germans press to regain lost ground. In Romania and southern fronts, increased activity follows, while British Haig reports no gun losses since 1915 and 739 captures. German crown prince resumes no Champagne offensives as Italian and Austro Italian fronts see heavy artillery action.
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Aisne
Meuse
Romania
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Narayuvka
Rumania
von Mackensen
Fraig
Hoelebeke
Flanders
Ypres
Messines
Marshal Haig
Maurise
France
Jost
Champagne
Suissons
Verdun
Macedonia
Artileries
Young Men Wanted in Training Camps
Washington July 6 Adjutant General McCain says intelligent and forceful men are wanted for the second officers training camp even if under 31 and without military training. The War Department note notes draft age and lack of experience won’t bar admission. Officers with executive civilian ability aged 25 and up are desired. Applications close July 15.
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Washington
McCain
War Department
Signal Corps Men Go Into Training
Virtually the entire signal officers reserve corps assigned to about thirteen weeks of training at posts where regular army signal battalions are organized. Of 485 called out, 250 head to Monmouth Park New Jersey 125 to Leavenworth Kansas 50 to Leon Springs Texas and 60 to Monterey California Captain Capart on sick leave assigned to Brigadier General Squier to share experience in wartime communication.
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Washington
Signal Officers’ Reserve Corps
Regular Army Signal Corps
Monmouth Park
N. J
Leavenworth
Kansas
Leon Springs
Texas
Monterey
Cal
Capart
Petain
Squier
United States Army
Baker revokes censorship on war cables to press
Washington July 6 Secretary Baker canceled his order diverting all press cablegrams about American troops in France to the war department. The information committee said the emergency has passed and the war department will allow cable matter to go directly to press associations or newspapers.
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Washington
Baker
War Department
France
Public Information Committee
United States Increases War Loans To Allies
On July 6 the United States added 100 million to Great Britain and 60 million to Italy in war loans, bringing total allied loans to 1.203 billion. Britain's share stands at 685 million, Italy 160 million, France 210 million, Belgium 45 million, Serbia 3 million, with 100 million to Russia. Russia's quota not yet formalized as Ambassador Bakhmetieff isn’t accredited. Russian approval may seek about 400 million to support railways per American railroad commission.
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Washington
Great Britain
Italy
United States
France
Belgium
Serbia
Russia
Bakhmetieff
Russian Commission
McAdoo
American Railroad Commission
Petrograd
Lightning Strike Wounds Four at Fort Snelling
Four members of the 36th United States Infantry were injured when a tent sleeping area was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm at Fort Snelling Minnesota. They were taken to the post hospital. The officers reserve camp will depart for aviation school at Princeton University next week. Captain Charles Mason named twelve men for the trip including Lyman P. Case Davenport R P Turner San Francisco Raymond H Croft Winterset Pa O A Ralston Frank J Reed Lincoln Neb QO P Johnson Council Bluffs S B Evans Ames Ia J J Offut Omaha Ralph D Gracy Walter A Jones R C Lesley George W Anderson Minneapolis.
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Fort Snelling
Minn
36Th
United States Infantry
Princeton University
Charles Mason
Lyman P. Case
Davenport
R. P. Turner
San Francisco
Raymond H. Croft
Winterset
O. A. Ralston
Frank J. Reed
Lincoln
Neb
QO. P. Johnson
Council Bluffs
Evans
Ames
J. J. Offut
Omaha
Ralph D. Gracy
Walter A. Jones
R. C. Lesley
George W. Anderson
Minneapolis
French statistics on U boat warfare
Paris July 3 Delayed The ministry of marine has statistics to show that during June French patrol vessels had 31 engagements with enemy submarines while French sea planes fought eight battles and shore batteries three with hostile U boats In the same period 12 merchantmen were sunk by torpedoes and two by shell fire while seven attacked by torpedoes and 13 by shell fire escaped
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Paris
Ministry of Marine
Veteran river pilot dies in New Orleans
July 6. Capt. Max Blanchard aged 87 died at his home after 67 years as pilot, captain and owner on the Mississippi river. He piloted the old steamboat Robert E. Lee in the 1871 race to St. Louis against the Natchez, when the Lee burned at the finish.
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New Orleans
Max Blanchard
Misssissippi
Blanchard
Robert FE. Lee
St. Louis
Natches
Russell Urges Democrats to Aid Russia Now
In Petrograd on July 6 Charles Edward Russell of the American mission in Russia appeals to fellow democrats in the United States and Great Britain for sympathy and support for Russian democracy. He says there is no anarchy, only disorder, and urges newspapers and readers to avoid doom‑saying. He argues the Russian people are capable and deserves a chance with aid from other democracies.
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Petrograd
Charles Edward Russell
Russia
Poultry Prices Peak Prompt Moves to Halt Sales
Chicago Butter and Egg board members meet with Secretary Houston and New York, Boston, Philadelphia reps in Washington to urge a campaign stopping young poultry sales until farm stocks replenish. Dealers report unprecedented six month poultry sales in cold storage, restricting egg and live fowl supply. The Chicago group argues holding poultry to three or four pounds would boost national food supply and lower prices versus selling springers at about one pound.
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Chicago
Chicago Butter and Egg Board
Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Chicago Committee
Crop Conditions In Country Favorable Report
Washington July 6 harvesting of winter wheat proceeds under generally favorable conditions though late in most sections. Rain is needed for spring wheat while spring oats show excellent progress. Cotton is improved and corn steadily improves with good weather for white potatoes. Fruit conditions are favorable across the country.
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Washington
National Weather and Crop Bulletin
Department of Agriculture
Drafts on Draft Draw Payoff Nearing Nationwide Mobilization
Washington July 6 arrangements for the next step toward mobilization of the new national army the selective draft were taken up Thursday night at a conference between Secretary Baker and Provost Marshal Gen Crowder Baker said he had no announcement on the date of the drawing The drawing will be held in Washington and a method statement was expected today or tomorrow Organization of exemption boards serial number lists and preliminary work must be completed before selection can begin The public information committee cautioned it may be done by Saturday Some boards have numbered cards and may publish lists but all districts must finish before selection The draw will be based on numbers no names involved likely following a jury wheel type system District 2 and District 32 Philadelphia rival to submit complete lists first received Thursday by the provost marshal general
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Springfield
Ill
Lowden
Washington
Baker
Crowder
Public Information Committee
Philadelphia
Indictments Dismissed in Coal Trade Case
Federal Judge Grubb dismissed indictments against William Leckie of Welch West Virginia and Robert Patterson of Dayton Ohio with other coal operators on charges of restraining trade and fixing prices. Dismissals also affect Patterson Pocahontas company and Wegan Coke and Coal company. Judge Grubb said government must show agents acted with company authorization and that more than sales agent acts were proven. Other pleas for dismissals were under consideration when court adjourned.
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New York
Grubb
William Leckie
Welch
W. Va
Robert G. Patterson
Dayton
Wegan Coke and Coal Company
Patterson
President Receives New Russian Envoy
Boris Bakhmetieff, the new Russian ambassador, presented credentials to President Wilson and was formally received as the first permanent diplomatic representative of Russian democracy in Washington. Wilson expressed confidence in the new government as the ambassador and mission members assume permanent status under his direction.
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Washington
Boris Bakhmetieff
Wilson
Russia
Germany
Additional Beer Supply in England Announced
London July 6 Andrew Bonar Law chancellor of the exchequer announced in the house of commons that the government would permit the brewing duration of the quarter ending Sept 30 to add an additional amount of beer beyond the already allowed quantity. The decision reflects greater summer activity and the crop situation across ten counties as farms face difficulties.
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Andrew Bonar Law
House of Comigans
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