Senator Lewis Sees German Peace Invite in Michaelis Speech
Washington July 24 Senator Lewis of Illinois called Dr Michaelis new German chancellors speech a direct invitation to the United States to aid peace He argued Germany might pursue reforms and peace without victory Senator King balked saying the speech endorsed war aims and submarine policy Other senators weighed in on the meaning of the German proposal and responses to it
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Washington
Lewis
Illinois
Senate
Michaelis
United States
Germany
King
Utah
Dr. Michaelis
Hollweg
Bethmann-Hollweg
Phelan
Galifornia
Works
McCumber
Carmany
Typhoid and famine devastate Serbian prisoners in camps
Reports from Saloniki quote a high official detailing mass deaths among Serbian civilians and soldiers in Austria Hungary camps. Matthausen, Nazymager, Heinesgrune, and Cachack camps show tens of thousands dead from typhoid and other diseases, with survivors starving and emaciated under harsh labor conditions near the Italian front.
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Saloniki
Greece
Austria-Hungary
Reuter
Matthausen
Hungary
Nazymager
Heinesgruene
Bohemia
Cachack
Britain Moves to Develop Mineral Resources Under Munitions Dept
London July 24 The Department of the Ministry of Munitions led by Sir Lionel Phillips is directing the development of Britain and Ireland’s mineral resources. Efforts target tungsten powder from mines to ensure home supply and control open and new workings for lead zinc sulphur and low-grade copper. A conotes survey of lead resources is under way to assess costs and future base metal prospects for the United Kingdom.
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London
Great Britain and Ireland
Ministry of Munitions
Lionel Phillips
South Africa
United Kingdom
Texas House Called to Aug. Special Session on Impeachment
Speaker F. O. Fuller called Texas house members to assemble in Austin on August 1 to decide whether articles of impeachment against Governor James E. Ferguson should be presented. The call follows the university muddle and rests on attorney advice citing the Sulzer case as precedent in New York and Texas.
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Houston
Tex
F. O. Fuller
Texas House of Representatives
House
Austin
James E. Ferguson
University
Texas
Sulzer
New York
For Sale Two Ford Roadster Models A-1 Condition
Auction-like classified sale note offers 1914 and 1916 Ford roadsters in top shape. Inquiries directed to 723 Maine Street with owner B C Ferguson. ad date appears 26.
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Ford
Maine Street
B. C
Elimination of Unsuitable Men Complete Soon
Fort Sheridan, NL July 24. Plans say elimination of men unsuitable for officers will finish this week and more than 100 will receive commissions from each training company. Ten men per company to enter the next camp and two men per company expected to be commissioned as captains to teach at the new camp.
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Fort Sheridan
Soldiers and Sailors Home Updates and Departures
Dr H S Seiwell granted extended leave and leaves for Alton NL with Mrs Seiwell. Dr George C Stempson arrives from Wisconsin to relieve Seiwell. Miss Pansy Sekvesman takes hospital post after Mrs Gaitshell resignation. Mrs Rebecca N Baker dies. funeral in Greenfield. Col Shepherd corps hosts all day picnic at Soldiers' home grounds. James Scott leaves for two week vacation. he is chief engineer. Civil service rule grants military leave with pay rights preserved. Wayne Campbell joins Minnesota regimental band for front duty.
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H. S. Seiwell
Wisconsin
Pansy Sekvesman
Gaitshell
Rebecca N. Baker
Greenfield
Frank Slaughter
Fayette
W. S. Wilhite
Williamson
Alton
French
Medora
Vanwinkle
Cottage
Mary Louise Shaffer
Mt Sterling
Col. Shepherd Corps
Soldiers’ Home
James Scott
Clinton and
Marshall
Ill
Springfield
Ohio
Scott
Department of Public Welfare
Lease
Wayne Campbell
Sergeant Campbell
Minnesota Regimental Band
United States Invited to War Aims Conference
The United States will be invited to the allied conference on war aims convened by the new Russian government to meet in August. Informal talks with Britain and France show willingness to join, though U.S. participation remains uncertain. Attending the Balkan talks was not barred from joining the Russian conference.
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Washington
United States
Discu
Council Delays Flusher Purchase in City Cleanup Debate
City council delayed buying a street flusher after debate over haste and bidding. A tied vote was broken by Mayor’s vote in favor, with promises of a week trial and demonstrations if the machine proves effective.
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Finance Committee
Oregon
Public Works Fund
Ellis
Simmonds
Ross
Lepper
Hoar
McNutt
Smith
Tompkins
Elms
Schans
Hyatt
Owen
Tis
Thompson
Quincy Ice Dealers Advertise Carload Supplies
Quincy Ice Dealers at 221 South 10th St offer ice by carload. Community notes list Jacob Grover family visiting in the city and with Captain Beatty at Camp Parker. Local notices mention church meetings, medical services, and travels of residents plus a wry closing line.
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Quincy
South 10Th St
Jacob Grover
Captain Beatty
Camp Parker
Stannus
Hempshire Street
Quincy Sunday School Association
First Christian Church
H. F. Lafler
State Bank
Leaton Irwin
Otis Arnold
E. M. Reighard
Siloam Springs
C. E
Delaplain
Kansas City
Kas
Winifred
Snyder
Red Cross
Grace Stormer
Clara Eickman
Danville
Dan Allison
Fowler
Siam Prince Predicts Siam Enters World War On Entente Side
Mahidol of Songkla, brother of King Vajiravudh, says Siam was pushed by necessity and moral pressure into backing the Entente. He notes Siam favored Belgium, opposed German methods, and expects orders soon, possibly with the American fleet as observer.
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Boston
Siam
Entente
Mahidol
Songkla
Vagiravalli
Far East
Belgium
Wilson
Congress
Iam
Gium
Germany
Three Boys Born at Blessing Hospital Amid War Questions
Blessing hospital reported three male newborns Sunday night to families of Sohn, Cissna, and Little. The Sohn infant died shortly after birth while the other two are reported doing well, prompting speculation on war effects on births.
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Blessing Hospital
Frank Sohn
L. G. Cissna
C. A. Little
Sohn
Malden Race Clash Endsin Double Tragedy
In Malden Missouri a white man Charley Postlewaite and a Negro foreman Sam Hall were killed during a running fight in Risco New Madrid County when whites attempted to drive Negroes from town. Hall fired killing Postlewaite as he fell amid the melee. The Negroes, employed by nearby landowners, were in town to buy goods and many are fleeing the area amid rising racial tension.
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Malden
Charley Postlewaite
Sam Hall
Risco
New Madrid
Hall
Postlewaite
Five Herin Brothers Drafted in Rockford
Clayton Charles Harold Loran and Carl Her rin brothers from Rockford were among draftees for the new army in a July 24 draft call.
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Rockford, Il
Clayton
Charles
Harold
Loran
Carl Herrin
Hold Preliminary Today for Ralph Merrill
The preliminary hearing for Ralph Merrill, 20, charged with passing bad checks, will be before Judge Reardon in a police court this morning. Merrill faces forgery charges, punishable by penitentiary term.
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Ralph Merrill
Reardon
Merrill
Americans Adopt French System to Select Fighters
American troops in France begin intensive bayonet and grenade training and will use the French merit system to choose best fighters. Corporals will bid for 15 men for their squads. top men move forward while others take camp duties. A Paris bank and billets search show logistical strains as Germans fail to locate camps amid vigilant counter-squads.
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France
Associated Press
Paris
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