Emperor William orders electoral reform draft for next elections
The Kaiser directs the state ministry to draft a bill for equal franchise in the electoral law to be submitted for decision, with the aim that next elections occur under the new franchise. The decree notes reforms but indicates no immediate adoption, as elections may be delayed.
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House of Deputies
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Prussia
Copenhagen
Fragmentary note on postwar parliamentarism in imperial administration
The fragment notes that after the war there is no word in the introduction of parliamentarism within the imperial administration. It hints at a stalled or absent discussion about constitutional change.
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Estes- Rocky Mountain National Park
Crown Council Resumes Amid Rumors of Government Resignation
Amsterdam reports a new sitting of the German Crown Council with Crown Princes present. Rumors spread that the entire German government may resign with Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg after the Reichstag refused a war credit without a peace and reform policy. An imperial proclamation was considered imminent as Berlin papers cite a clerical party letter affecting the chancellor’s fate.
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Holland
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Vossische Zeitung
Lokal Anzeiger
Hollweg Called Upon to Explain Deportations
Reports from Berlin state Polish members of the Reichstag pressed Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg to justify the deportation of thousands to Germany for forced labor. Observers note the crisis and political maneuvering in Berlin over equal suffrage and peace aims, with parties debating the chancellor’s role in war and potential peace negotiations.
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Prussia
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Germania
Erzberger
Banquet Honors Admiral Caperton in Montevideo
The minister of war hosted a government banquet in Montevideo to honor Admiral Caperton, commander of the American fleet, and his staff. President Irigoyen, ministers, and high officials attended, with the event followed by a formal reception and festivities.
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Caperton
Irigoyen
Cuba Plans Bond Issue to Support War Effort
Cuban Congress passed a 30 million treasury bond bill urged by President Menocal to fund Cuba’s part in the European war. The bonds will be offered in Havana and New York as Congress adjourns until November.
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Menocal
Senate
House
New York
Congress
Luthy Repair and Manufacturing Co. Adverts
An industrial notice lists LUTHY Repair Rebuild Recharge and regulate storage battery flowest products. It provides City Office at 232 Ave C Tr 2034 and Factory at 120 Essex St Cr 6634 with contact Ray M. Mackey as merchant.
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Luthy Erecthic. Mfg. Co
Ave. C. Tr
Essex St. Cr
Ray M. Mackey
Mer
M GREGOR TO AID HOOVER S CAMPAIGN
Former Texas State Industrial Accident Board head T H McGregor accepted Herbert Hoover s invitation to lead a Texas food conservation drive. He will speak across the state from now through August 15, covering food conservation topics and using Hoover s guidelines. McGregor noted he will be in Texas for early dates and will adjust plans after August 15 to fit official duties.
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Industrial Board
Austin
Tex
T. H. McGregor
State Industrial Accident Board
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
McGregor
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