Political Liberalization in Germany Seen Nearing
Berlin reports indicate imminent political liberalization as key conferences heighten pressure for electoral reform. Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg is expected to announce a formal stance on reforms ahead of the Reichstag session, with broad support from central and socialist factions for a reformed electoral system.
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John Grandsns
United Press Staff
Corree
Berlin
London
Germany
Reichstag
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Reich
Merlin
Hollweg
Hindenburg
von Rethmann-Hollweg
Subs
Erzberger
Granden
Kingdom of
Prussia
Kunzesrath
Crisis in Germany Tuesday hinges on new concessions
Berlin papers forecast a critical turn in German politics as Chancellor Hollweg faces growing demands. Analysts note the need for a frank statement on policy, with debates over reforms, electoral districts, and Prussian dominance in the Reichstag. Observers await Monday developments on peace offers and governance.
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Berlin
Germany
Lokal Amerger
Tageblatt
Russia
Voerwarts
Kaiser Faces Double Crisis At This Time
Washington July 9 The United States plans a broad embargo taking effect July 15 barring vital foodstuffs metals fertilizers and munitions from neutral nations without licenses. The move aims to prevent re export to Germany while neutrals face stricter controls. Internal German troubles and pressure for reform threaten a difficult period ahead for Berlin.
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United Press
Washington
America
Germany
Department of Commerce
United States
Teuton
Wilson
U. S
Holland
Switzerland
Washington State Guard to be organized in Seattle
Adjt. Gen. Maurice Thompson announced the formation of two Washington State Guard companies in Seattle within a week. Gov. Lister authorized 16 Home Guard companies to replace militia called into federal service. Recruiters will be chosen from applicants and provisional officers appointed pending fitness exams. Arms and munitions have already been purchased.
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Washington State Guard
Seattle
Adjt
Maurice Thompson
Lister
Jen. Thompson
Submarine Base Planned Near Port Angeles Washington
The navy department announced a submarine and aeroplane base will be established near Port Angeles Washington. Congress is expected to legalize the transfer of the site from the lighthouse service to the navy department.
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Washington
Port Angeles
Wash
Navy Department
Lighthouse Service
Congress
Fifth Annual Industrial Fair August 12 18
The fifth Annual Manufacturers' and Merchants' Industrial fair will be held at the new exhibition building Fourth ave and University st August 12 to 18 under the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club. Gophers Will Picnic at Woodland Park July 14 230 PM Minnesota residents invited to the state picnic.
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Manufacturers’ and Merchants
Exhibition Building
Fourth Ave
University St
The
Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Minnesota
Woodland Park
Russians Drive In Galicia and Losses Reported
The Russian offensive centers on Lemberg Galicia taking 131 officers and 7,000 men with guns. Four Galicia cities were captured as Gen. Kormileff reported success. In the Caucasus several villages evacuated under Turkish pressure. French troops recaptured trenches near Chevregny after a German liquid fire attack. Haig reported a successful raid southeast of Hargicourt.
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Cheveery
Marshal Haig
United Presse
Petrograd
Rustia
Lemberg
Galicia
Stanislau
Kormileff
War Office
Rusalana
Jexapoletezoy
Ravelche
Rybno
Starylyatec
Hruanoffs
Lakva
Caucasus
Turka
Hendjuin
Khantkin
Kashshireau
Paris
Bovettes Ridge
Chevregny
Pantheon
Froidemont Farm
Meuse
Mort Homme
Dead Man's Hill
Massapequa Sunk by German Submarine in War Loss
London reports the American steamer Massapequa was sunk by a German U-boat on Saturday. The crew landed on Isle de Seine off northwest France. Massapequa, a 322 foot, 3193 ton steel ship, carried 22 aboard including eight Americans. captained by A. H. Strumm and loaded with grain.
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London
Admiralty
Isle de Seine
France
Hreat
A. H. Strumm
Fear of blindness cited in self-inflicted death
United Press reports that on the Minnesota voyage home from England a periscope was sighted and fired upon despite two U S gunboats and an aeroplane scout. The carrier’s crew feared blindness and this threat is linked to an act of self harm aboard the steamship Minnesota.
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United Press
San Francisco
Minnesota
England
U. S
Long Jim Buys Buzzer in Chelan Town
July 9 report says Chief Long Jim, owner of the Chelan townite, buys a six cylinder buzz wagon. He kept his cayuse and canoe as travel options until the horse died and the boat was stolen.
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Long Jim
Wenatchee
Chelan
Jim
Seattle woman defeats McCambridge in Woodland Park tennis
Mrs Fenn of Seattle upset the dope by beating Mrs Nellia McCambridge of Denver in straight sets 6 1 6 2 at Woodland Park Sunday.
Retail trade group urges waste cutting nationwide
Carry Your The National Council of Defense appeals to Seattle retailers and customers to cut waste. About 300000 residents could save collectively, while a Seattle store representative meets with 50 merchants in Washington July 10 to discuss retail service. They plan to explore parcel post delivery of nationwide store packages to reduce millions in yearly costs.
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National Council of Defense
Seattle
Washington, D. C
United States
Carrying Your Own Purchases Urged to Cut Waste
A public advisement promotes customers carrying every purchase to reduce waste and lighten Uncle Sam's burden. The message frames it as proper duty, not a fad, urging practical action rather than participation in a disposable economy.
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National Council of Defense
Sam
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Oxford Hotel
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Richard Ryan
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