Details of Irish plots laid bare by government
The press censor releases for publication files of Irish volunteer leaders reports from Cork Kerry and Limerick dated 1 September 1917. They reveal failed plans after the attempted raid on Germany and Montieth's Irish mission with Pearse directing action.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Cork
Kerry
Limerick
Association
An Gemy
Roger Casement
Viet
Limerick Volunteers
Whelan
Tralee
Montieth
Robert Monteith
Ireland
Pearse
Patrick HH. Pearse
Treland
Shublin Brigade
Pope Names New Delegate for Vatican Mission
Rome July 24 Pope Benedict appointed the Most Rev Joseph Vetrelli as apostolic delegate in the Philippine regions and papal nuncio to China marking a significant Vatican reshuffle in church diplomacy.
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Rome
Benedict
Joseph Vetrelli
Philippine
Paprl
China
Plan to Make Striker Work or Face Hung
London July 25 The British war cabinet vows to draft munition strikers of military age if the stoppage continues. The mass of 65 900 unionists including 5000 women faces government pressure and the embargo remains a flashpoint. Coventry Birmingham and Manchester see divergent reactions as calls to strike spread and the national conference nears.
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British War Cabinet
George H. Roberts
Birmingham
Joint Committee of
the Engineering Trades Unions
Joint Committee
Federation of Discharged
Kivents
Engineering Trades
Teeds
Alexander Thompson
The
Clarion
Daily Mail
Turmingham
Coventry
Clyde
Marchester
Amalgamated Engineers
Vis
New Castle
Lincoln
Kaiser
Walwick Arsenal
Woolieth
Gregory and Hughes to Inspect Aircraft Plants in East
Attorney General Gregory and Assistant Attorney General Wrierson traveled to New York to work with Charles J. Hughes on investigating aircraft production facilities. Investigators plan an inquiry in Buffalo next week with experts familiar with airplane manufacture.
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Hughes
Washington, D. C
Wrierson
New York
Charles J. Hughes
Buffalo
Two Shades of Brown Shoes Policy Issued
Washington July 25 Woe manufacturers were asked yesterday by the War Industries Board to count shades of brown shoes to two colors medium and dark indicating a standardized color coding effort amid wartime supply constraints.
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Washington, D. C
War Industries Board
Paper Makers Strike To Enforce War Labor Board Order
New York officials report a strike by paper workers at multiple mills including Glen Falls and Rumford spreading as 75,000 workers walked out in New York and 500 more to suspend manufacturing nationwide. The walkout aims to enforce a War Labor Board wage order and could halt operations across many mills.
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Order OF War Labor Board
New York
International Paper Company
Glen Falls
Fort Edward
Corinth
Miconderogat Co
Rumford
Company
War Labor Board
Dune
United States
Canada
Kaiser waited in vain to see Hans march on to Paris
On the Marne in July 24 reporting from the front, the Kaiser did not witness any German triumph as American forces held Chateau Thierry. German attacks on June 3 and 4 failed to break the lines, and artillery fire halted progress just as Parisians awaited a German advance.
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Marne
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Aser
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Cone Mead Do
Germain
Pars
Chateau Thierry
ParisaMots Trendh
Phiolet
Bel Jean Woods
Vifth
Sixth Marines
Promotions Soon Expected for Depot Brigade Officers
The War Department anticipated promotions for WWI Depot Brigade officers at Camp Travis. Vacancies exist among aviators captains first lieutenants and second lieutenants after long stasis since last August. Second officer training camp graduates generally advanced more than first school, with unclear scope of upcoming promotions.
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Camp Travis
MD Lieutenants. Officers of the Depot Brigade
Mis
Jth Second School
Army organization tables outline officer ranks and battalion strength
The latest tables show for each company a captain two lieutenants and a second lieutenant with 250 men. A major commands each battalion with a first lieutenant as adjutant, a lieutenant colonel leads three battalions, a colonel heads each group, and a brigadier general commands the depot brigade.
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Earch
British Labor Back Wilson Peace Terms in War Stance
In New York on the 25th British labor voices expressed support for Premier Lloyd George and President Wilson's war aims. The broadcast summary notes broad labor approval for Wilson’s plan, with hopes Germany would accept a peaceful future under allied oversight, cutting the war’s duration.
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New York
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Lloyd George
Germany
Mure
George O. Tuttnes
Garber
Mihough
Tabor Lealer
Wilson Fuss
Gent Dridgie
Lee Charchill
Germaitay
United States
Presi Jdent Wilson
Arrest of Former German Consul in Boston Linked to War
Oswald Runhardt, once German and Asian consul in Boston, was arrested as an enemy alien at his Manchester home and brought to Boston. Authorities suggest the case is of unusual importance with possible submarine activity links. His Manchester apartments were searched and internment for the war duration is probable.
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Mass
Oswald Runhardt
Manchester
Cfivis
Mro Kumhard
Department of Justice
Lda Dewey
Uniterd States District
Karnhardt
Kap Muck
Boston Symphony
Orel Tecarrest
Corman Dyes
Double Triangle for Jewish Dead Raised Above Graves
A planned symbol change for Jewish soldiers who fell in France will place a double triangle above their graves instead of the cross. The decision followed talks between Colonel Harry Cutler of this city, head of the Jewish Welfare Board, and the War Department.
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France
Harry Cutler
Jewish Welfare Board
War Department
German High Command Denounces Army Looting On Marne
An order from General von Ludendorff condemns widespread pillaging by German troops during the Marne retreat. It insists on strict guard duties, proper distribution of provisions, and removal of requisition abuses as Allied pressure continues near Soissons and Chateau-Thierry.
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Seventh Army
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von Bookm
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Anyaley Oor
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Stuthos
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Yan Boehin
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Trent Line
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Sworn to and subscribed before me on July 25 1918
A sworn acknowledgment dated July 25 1918 states oath of office or affidavit before an authorized officer. The record notes the date and formal oath procedure without further context.
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Soldiers Back From France Bring Sick and Wounded Home
The surgeon general reports that in the week ending July 19, 190 sick and wounded of the American expeditionary forces were brought to the United States for treatment and physical reconstruction at army hospitals.
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France
Washington, D
United States
Rail shopmen win wage increase across the U S
Director General McAdoo raises railroad shopmen wages to 63 cents an hour retroactive to May 4. Assistants and mechanical departments gain proportional raises. Eight hour day starts August 1 with overtime for Sundays and holidays. War pay to follow. About 500000 workers nationwide see higher payroll by roughly 100 million dollars. The adjustment comes after pressure over wage disparities with shipyard workers.
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Washington, D. C
McAdoo
Commission On
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