German Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg resigns. Michaelis named to succeed
A wireless press message from London reports Dr. Von Bethmann Hollweg has resigned as German imperial chancellor. Dr. George Michaelis, Prussian under-secretary of finance and food commissioner, is appointed to succeed him as Emperor confirms the resignation.
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British Admiralty
Wireless Press
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George Michaelis
Mon Bethmann-Hollweg
Michaelis
Resignation of German Chancellor Shifts War Outlook
London reports the surprise resignation of Dr. Von Bethmann-Hollweg as Germany faces party struggles and calls for reform. The crown prince’s involvement, Hindenburg and Ludendorff pressure, and Bavarian and Austrian leaders influence the moves toward possible peace and reduced war aims. Dr. George Michaelis succeeds him as a bureaucratic choice with limited promise for parliamentary reform.
German Political Turmoil Rumors From Berlin
Censor filtered reports hint at abdication rumors and a Reichstag strike with no confirmation. A British dispatch claims Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg has resigned. London cites George Michaelis as his successor and a Bern dispatch notes General Von Stein’s resignation amid Pan-German opposition to peace terms.
Committee hears Hollweg on adjournment move
Berlin report states the Reichstag main committee debated adjournment as the political situation remained unclear. Socialist speaker urged a definite reply, while Dr. Helfferich said Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg was detained by urgent business and pledged to answer questions. The session adjourned without a decision.
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Berlin
Arl Helfferich
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Helfferich
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France Weeps and Cheers on Natal Day in Paris
Paris celebrated its national fete with fervor as veterans march with battle flags from front line units. A white bearded sergeant Le Mehnager, decorated with war crosses, led detachments. flags bore the marks of regiments decorated for valor. Extraordinary scenes along the route marked the day.
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France
America
Paul Deschanel
Chamber of Deputies
le Mehnager
United States
Fran
Legion of Honew
Navy and Army Fly In for France Day Benefit Game
In Bremstead New York on July 15 the Army and Navy baseball teams flew from Waring Point to Long Hand Saveriey to play a charity game for the American Red Cross. The Navy won 3 to 2 in celebration of France's Bastille Day.
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Histon
Aviatios
Army
Navy
Waring Point
Saveriey
France
Argentina Break With Germany Expected Within Hours
Buenos Aires reports say Argentina will sever diplomatic ties with Germany within hours over sunk ships and a demand for immediate compensation and future immunity. German envoy allegedly mocked Argentine claims, while Berlin's reply remains unsatisfactory and no commitment reached.
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Buenos Aires
Germany
Berlin
Berli
Iungoyen
East St Louis Board Suspends Police Chiefs After Riot
In East St Louis on July 15 the fire and police commissioners suspended Chief Ransom Payne and Night Chief Don Hickey pending an investigation into the department following recent race riots. Chairman Wallace G. Watkins said the action aims to reset the force as probes proceed. A governor’s telegram said troops would stay to punish riot ring leaders.
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East ST. Louis
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Ransom Payne
Don Hickey
Wallace G. Watkins
Russian Wives to Lead Deserters to Justice
In Petrograd July reports say wives of Russian soldiers resolve at a congress in central Russia to hand over all army deserters to justice. The meeting, led by peasant women, vows strict action even against their own husbands if needed.
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Petrograd
Russia
Westinghouse seeks 1000 men for secret war plant job
Pittsburgh report says Westinghouse interests want 1000 workers to join a new isolated plant building military munition devices by a secret process. Ten months confinement with no outside contact, double pay, high production bonuses, and strict Americanism checks. Edison connection hinted. officials silent about specifics.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse
Thomas A. Edison
William Maxwell
Thomas A. Edison, Inc
Edison Phonograph
Waldorf-Astoria
Jersey
Uncle Sam
Wilson
Belgians impressed by size of country tour
The Belgian war mission, exhausted after two weeks of travel, praised the United States for its vast size and resources during a 4 000 mile tour across the country. They planned to depart for Salt Lake City Monday as police protection was doubled after a bomb threat during a parade.
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Los Angeles
United States
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Foreign workers driven from Lead Belt amid mob violence
About 700 foreign born laborers were expelled from the St Francois county lead belt by American miners who fired shots and chased them to the railway. News of Missouri guardsmen arriving followed a reporter assault in Flat River. Troops were sent from St Louis for riot duty.
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St. Francois County
Missouri
St. Louis
Russians push advances in Galicia and Kalusz near front lines
Russian forces under Korniloff drive shatters Austro German lines in eastern Galicia and seize Novica southwest of Kalusz. Petrograd reports counterattacks to dislodge Russians from Kalusz fail. West Front quiet with local actions. Berlin notes British attack near Lombaertzyde breaks down with losses. Armadale sunk by a submarine. six soldiers, one passenger, and four crew missing.
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Russia
Galicia
Korniloff
Petrograd
Novica
Kalusz
West Front
Belgium
Lombaertzyde
Berlin
Aisne
Armadale
Atlantic
London
Extradition Blocked in Ruth Cruger Slayer Case
July 15 Rome report: Italy cannot extradite Alfredo Cocchi, confessed Ruth Cruger slayer, citing the Italian penal code. The American request faces legal and diplomatic obstacles as Italy and the United States seek a friendly settlement to have Cocchi face punishment.
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Rome
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
New York
Peter A. Tay
Page
Foreign Office
United States
Cocchi
Courtesy and Arrests Marked White House Suffrage Demo
Washington July 15 French courtesy marked a suffrage demonstration by 18 members of the Woman's Party at the White House for Bastille Day anniversary. The crowd dwindled, police arrested each woman with courtesy, bail set at 25 dollars, and all to appear in police court Monday for unlawful assemblage.
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Washington
White House
Woman's Party
Bastile
Fletcher
Women's Party
Government hosts 10 deported men in desert encampment
In Columbus New Mexico on July 15 a U S Army escorted group of about 1 140 Arizona miners mill men and small merchants arrived at a desert camp midway to the Mexican border. They slept under beds for the first time since Wednesday while tents were pitched and field kitchens dug. Government rations were issued and soldiers established an orderly camp as officials weigh next moves. The exiles are guarded by troops and not treated as prisoners.
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Columbus
N. M
United States
Arizona
Bisbee
Goethals Finalizes Plan To Requisition Archive Steel Ships
Major General George W. Goethals completed plans to requisition all steel merchant ships under construction in the United States. Government freet will supervise each yard with added overtime and shifts to speed production. Two government shipbuilding plants are to be funded to build 2.5 million tons across 400 vessels in 18 months to two years.
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Washington
George W. Goethals
The
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
All American
Gen. Goethals
Danbury Hatters Case Ends in Final Settlement
The Danbury hatters case with Loewe & Co. has been settled with a final payment around $165,000, plus $70,000 already collected by Lees & Co. from savings bank deposits under attachment. A check for the final payment was issued.
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Danbuy
Conn
Danbury Hatters
Loewe & Co
Lees & Co
Savi Bank Depo
War Department Bill For 22 000 Airplanes Passed
The House approved a war department bill authorizing about 640 million dollars for 22 000 airplanes with minor amendments. It limits executive powers for the present war emergency and sets aviation corps enlistment ages at 21 to 30. The measure, the largest aviation appropriation yet, moves to the Senate amid debate over wartime secrecy and legislative procedure.
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Washington
War Department
House
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Fitzgerald
New York
Congress
Dent
Military Committee
Germany
Mann
Council of National Defense
Senate
Navy Department
Kahn
California
Proclamation Bans German Marine War Insurance in U S
President Wilson prohibits German insurers from marine and war risk business in the United States and bans American reinsurance with German firms. Payment on existing contracts is suspended during the war except for ships at sea. The move cites risk of enemy access to shipping data through insurance channels.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Germany
American Vessel Sinks in Atlantic Sighting Claims
Reports from an Atlantic port say an American sailing ship named Oea Othe carrying four thousand barrels of resin was sunk by an American schooner sailing from the port for a European destination. The naval gun crew on the schooner consisted of six gunners and a petty officer. No full dispatch of the encounter exists.
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Mediterranean
Washington
Navy Department
Oea Othe
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