Pomerene Amendment Drives Food Bill Action
Washington July 19 senate moved the administration food control bill with one adopted amendment. Pomerene redraft passed 54 to 17 to shape defense council supply purchasing and curb conflicts of interest for government agents. Debate eyed rapid progress with a potential three member food administration board replacing a single administrator.
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Congressional
Admirals Explain Navy Needs to House Committee
Emergency needs of the navy including its aircraft program were explained to the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday by Rear Admirals Taylor and Griffin and other officers. The committee is considering these and other items for inclusion in the coming 3 000 000 000 deficiency bill.
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Leader Arrested in Madrid Haste That Shocks Nation
MADRID July 19 reports the arrest of Aguirre Metaca secretary to Alejandro Lerroux and Basilio Alvarez an agrarian propagandist, announced by the minister of the interior on Wednesday amid political tension.
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Provisional Government
Duma
Reorganization of Atlantic Fleet Elevates Grant to Vice Admiral
Secretary Daniels ordered a reorganized Atlantic fleet to meet wartime expansion. Rear Admiral Albert W. Grant was named to command force number 1, with Vice Admiral Coffman directing force number 2. Admiral Mayo remains in overall command. overseas actions are not planned in the near term. Grant will be succeeded as submarine force commander by Captain S. B. Robison.
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White Bread for American Troops in France Camp
In France the quartermaster plans to shift troops to white bread with a durable crust as bakeries are set up within days. Rations include twenty ounces of meat or equivalents plus staples, with butter to follow on special occasions. Champagne and wine are available, while the first death, Private Nolan, occurred by drowning at the camp.
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State Senator Indicted on Serious Offense in Chicago
John Powell state senator from the second district and John Martini resident of the district were indicted in Chicago on serious charges by a 15 year old girl. A warrant for Powell existed for months but service was delayed due to his legislative duties in Springfield.
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John Martini
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Socialists on Trial in Cleveland for Obstructing Draft
Federal court in Cleveland heard charges against C E Ruthenberg and Alfred Wagenknecht of Cleveland and Charles Baker of Hamilton Ohio state Socialist leaders accused of attempting to obstruct selective service registration on the Wednesday trial date.
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C. E. Ruthenberg
Alfred Wagenknecht
Charles Baker
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Wilson Receives 500-Year-Old Samurai Sword
Washington July 19 A 500 year old Samurai sword was presented to President Wilson Wednesday by C Yoshida a Japanese artist who was introduced by an embassy attaché at the event The transfer marks a notable cultural gift during diplomatic exchanges at the White House
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Belgian war mission plans to resume high hats in Denver
The Belgian war mission, after a frontier day in Cheyenne and a stop at Fort Russell, returns toward Pacific coast duties. Gen Leclerq Major Osterrieth and Count D Ursel observed cavalry drills and cowgirl broncho busting as Bar on Moncheur spoke on Belgium’s distress and US relief efforts.
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Goethals Battles Shipping Board Over Shipyard Plans
Washington reports a lengthy conference between shipping board members and Major General Goethals as they review his proposals to speed up tonnage through government shipyards. Disagreements center on policy, price, and funding, with no plan to force Goethals out.
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Government appeal stops rail strike in wartime
Chicago July 198. Government labor officials appealed to railway managers and workers to avert a strike by 6,000 railroad employees. Agreement grants eight hour day. pay rises differ by craft, with machinists gaining about 400,000 annually and car workers about 845,000 yearly. A thousand Rock Island shop workers at Silvia DL reportedly quit before the deferral order.
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Three Arrested In Kansas On Spread Of Disease Plot
Three men in Kansas were arrested on charges of plotting to spread disease by inoculation using court plaster. Federal authorities say tetanus germs were found on the plasters and that the suspects may have planned to distribute them in small towns. No motive or scope disclosed, and names or towns of arrests are withheld pending further investigation.
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Fred Robertson
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Winfield
Charles Mulford
Charges of enemy influence curtailing coal output in Indiana
A formal statement issued by the Indiana State Council of Defense, signed by Charles Warren Fairbanks, Chas Cox, and Evans Wollten, alleges enemy influence targets coal production. The claim, while not aimed at unions, says influence has reached individual miners and groups, calling on operators and miners to fight back.
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State Council of Defense
Charles Warren Fairbanks
United States
Chas Cox
State Federation of Labor
Evans Wollten
Indiaapolis
State Council
Petrograd Quieted In Downpour After Clashes
Petrograd reports a night of clashes between government patrols and Maximists ended with the city quiet under steady rain. Tuesday casualties include six killed and 238 wounded, with gunfire on Nevsky prospect. Kronstadt sailors expected. martial control ordered, Cossacks and infantry deployed. Ministers and protesters clashed over hostages, including M. Tchernoff, who was freed after protests by Trotzky.
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Lottery May Be Run Friday In Federal Draft
Washington July 19 Advices to Brigadier General Crowder said the national lottery to determine liability for ten million men could be held Friday in the capitol with senators and house military committee members as witnesses. The plan to number regiments by service branch will also be announced with numbers indicating regular army guard or national army.
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Railroad men press coal rate hike for lines in dispute
Chicago July 19 W G Bierd president of the Chicago and Alton railroad and W J Jackson receiver for the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad urged the state utilities commission to grant a fifteen cent per ton increase on coal shipments. They cited higher equipment costs wage rises and Adamson law wage scales as driving forces. Opposing coal interests argued the extra charge is unwarranted and the commission was to decide today.
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Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railway
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J. B. Fassig
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W. C. Hurst
Chicago, Peoria and St. Louis Railway
R. W. Repiequet
Belleville
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Casa
U Boat Toll in Last Week Hits British Vessels
Fourteen British ships over 1600 tons were sunk by submarine or mine in the last week, according to an official report. Four British vessels under 1600 tons were lost, along with eight fishing vessels.
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Government Abandons Mesopotamian Inquiry
London July 19. In the house of commons Aardew Bonar Law announces the government will not proceed with a judicial inquiry into the Mesopotamian campaign report. He cites undesirability of diverting energies from the war. John Dillon plans to move an adjournment to discuss Baron Fartinger's resignation.
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Michaelis To Speak His View On War Policy
BERNE July 19 Private Berlin dispatches say the new German chancellor Dr Georg Michaelis will deliver a Reichstag speech at 3 pm Thursday. Analysts weigh whether he leans toward peace or continued war, amid broader questions about his stance and the government's direction.
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Hill 304
Ger. Petain
Chemin Des Dames
Galicia
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Brzezany
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William
Jules Cambon
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Associated Press
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Cameron
Spain
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Dato
Soldiers arrest pair of alleged mob heads
Flat River Mo July 19 details show Leatia and Charles Bruse and Eilig Bostick arrested on charges they led a mob that forced the exodus of hundreds of foreign mine workers last Friday night. The jail atfton is crowded with more than 78 prage onets lodged there and more. Looting in the district virtually has ceased.
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