Wilson to Take Charge of Wires
The administration of the wire system is placed with the Postmaster General. The present management and employees will continue. A commission and congress empowered action to ensure efficient operation and minimize interference with international connections.
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Wilson
Gurteson
Sarher- My
Congress
Wilwa Jily
Navy
Livotved
Ewlilen
DreaHiont
Marien
Aru
Grubley
Rene
Puldie Mathew
Mereliw
Lemet
Grnural Hewlarodt
Ayaneaine Committee
Westmaster
Enerah Murieman
Jonn J. Koons
Bret Wevlejanit
Tahjores
Thavid J. Lewis
Cody
Mary Tail
Conmimbeins
Willan
Plan to double Army manpower under new draft plan
Washington reports Secretary Baker outlines a draft plan to more than double the army by mobilizing up to 2,000,000 men. The plan aims to extend service terms and reorganize the draft process, with federal approval anticipated and a final proposal to be sent to Congress for consideration.
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Baker
Washington
Mevretary
Huber
Toemlay
Ville
Broad Supply to Allies Under Review by Navy Leaders
Washington reports over half a million Navy personnel have been reviewed as allies receive broad supply. Officials state morale and readiness are key as the nation commits to wartime support and expansion of operations abroad.
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Bate
Navy
Washington
War Savings Drive Tops Thrift Stamp Sales
Thrift stamp sales reached a record total of 447,820,970 as Washington and Midwestern communities boost war saving efforts. Increased farm family participation pushed the program toward the target, with local leaders urging continued support to hit the date’s goals.
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Washington
Bester
Bowie Factory Blown Up Near Herd Ville
An explosion damaged a Plupen factory on July 20 injuring workers and disrupting operations. Investigations focus on an alleged fault line in the facility’s processing line and potential safety lapses as emergency crews secured the scene near Herd Ville.
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Bowie
Ameendat
Jets
Plupen
Secue Ks Lea Kinet Lepton
Te Herd Ville Zatewag
Tee Sone
Japan Approves Wilsons Project For Intervention
Japan approves a joint expedition plan with the United States to protect American and Russian democratic interests. The move, contingent on diplomacy, aims to assist Russia and democracy while potentially limiting eastern trade and drawing Germany into the conflict as part of Allied strategy. Presidents statements and official replies are awaited from Washington and London for formal acknowledgment.
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Ledah
United States
Tokin
Russia
Biveria
Japan
Herman Proope
Wileen
Orenia
Wielvis
Tolle and
Looten
United Minion
Ile Hreperdia
Beiteln
France
Dark Times for Prohibition Bills in Congress
Fragmented OCR notes suggest debates on funding national prohibition during wartime. Mentions a potential one billion dollar levy, likely via taxes on whisky, wine, or beer, with lawmakers uncertain about revenue sources and consumption patterns.
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Washington
Congress
Wales
Pro-Hun Papers Admit Defeat in War News
Disjointed text reports from Stockholm and a Swedish paper acknowledge setbacks for German backed efforts. The Nyheter notes German recruitment in Marne efforts waning and the Allied advance ongoing, reflecting a shift in wartime morale.
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Landon
Stockholm
Sweden
Dagoos Nyheter
Marne
Eleven Thousand Trainmen at War in Cleveland Strike
President O. W. G. Lee of the Brotherhood of Trainmen announces action through July 1 as members prepare for a labor dispute. The movement involves a large number of trainmen amid tense conditions and a stake in property and envy amid the broader war context.
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Cleveland
O.W. G. Lee
Brotherhoodt of
Public utilities war effort office opens in Washington
Philip H. Gadsden chairman of the national committee on public utilities opens Washington offices to organize United States light and power street railway and gas companies to coordinate resources for the war effort. Announcement notes Ansell Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt’s arrival in France and Navy Department coordination. Seven aviators killed in week.
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Philip H. Gadsden
National Committee On Public Utilities
Washington
United States
Submarine Sinks Tug and Barges Off Cape Cod
An enemy submarine attacked a tow off Cape Cod causing the sinking of three barges and setting a fourth on fire. The tug Perth Amboy, owned by the Lehigh Valley railroad, escaped with 41 crew members including three women and five children. One crewman, Austrian John Berevich, was seriously wounded. the barges were bound for New York from Gloucester carrying coal and stone. The U boat was seen near Orleans and gunfire drew crowds to the beach as shells buried themselves in the sands.
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Orleans
Mask
Cape Cod
Niente
Howe
Chatham Aviation Ration
Gone
Raohtar Ahd
Perth Amboy
The
Lehigh Valley Railron
Ring Meh Hore
Wis
Ufebouts
Tulse
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Gloucester
New York
Ong
New England
Orleana Coast Guard
Jbeach
French War Correspondent Praises American Daring
In Paris, Lieutenant Butraygues of Temps lauds American troops as the finest fighting force, noting their determination and fearlessness. He describes soldiers wading rivers with water to their shoulders, advancing with bowie knives, and inspiring Germans to surrender rather than risk further confrontation.
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Paris
Butraygues
Temps
Mike Builetins
Austrian Cabinet Resigns in Surprise Move
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen reports the entire Austrian cabinet has resigned in a sudden government upheaval. No details on successor plans are provided.
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Heaigne
Liniat
Copenhagen
Wilson Sends Message of Condolence to Roosevelt
President Wilson learned German observers confirmed the death of Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt and sent a formal condolence message to Colonel Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. The missive underscores wartime losses and diplomatic ceremonies as U.S. leadership mourns a fallen airman.
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Wilson
Roosevelt
Farmers Asked to Plant 47.5 Million Acres of Winter Wheat
The U S Department of Agriculture announced on July 21 a plan to sow 47.5 million acres of winter wheat this fall, up from 45 million. If achieved it would yield about 667 million bushels, the largest winter wheat crop in history, with likely all allied nations supplied. Even with normal crops the nation’s carryover is nearly exhausted.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr Wounded in France
Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr has been wounded while fighting for freedom in France. Initial reports say his injuries are not serious.
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Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
France
Prince Albert Cheered by Americans at Sporting Club
The London prince Albert, second son of King George, received a rousing reception from American soldiers and sailors at the National Sporting Club on Wednesday evening after attending betting bouts.
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London
Prince Albert
King George
National Sporting Club
Crozier Takes Command in Washington Department Realignment
Major General William Crozier is assigned to lead the northeastern department, relieving Major General George W. Kroutler Bekman who is reassigned to a district within the department.
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Crozier
Washington
Wikliam Mroaler
Bertheastern
Kruoutler
George W W. Bekman
French and Yanks Take More Towns in Counter Drive
Allied forces push German positions along the Marne Aisne triangle as French and American troops seize Buanney Jaulgonne and Ouchy le Chateau. Reports say Crown Prince reserves faltering and lines crumble north of the Vesle as the wedge to Paris tightens.
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Pales
Alvne-Marne
Soissons
Buanney
Ouchy le Chateau
Marne
Jaulgonne
Marfaux
Petit Champ Woods
Foch
Vesle
Aisne
Corn Prices Dropping In Chicago Market
Corn prices fell as farmers sold heavily in Chicago markets last week. The July future ranged from 164 to 148 3/4, August from 165 to 149 3/8, and September from 164 1/2 to 150 5/8, with only modest rebounds from troughs amid pressure from higher supply.
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Chicago
Wasurngren a HX Oy nets huge corporate tax plan
The proposal aims to tax all corporations to boost net income for the government. It would triple the current revenue and could generate over 1.1 billion dollars in additional revenue, with projected net income around eight billion dollars under the plan.
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Wasurngren
German Press Admits Losses and Foch Reserves Rise
An official Swiss dispatch reports German newspapers concede the offensive failed and fear General Foch has built up reserves strong enough to seize the initiative, threatening the German high command.
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Washington
Switzerland
Foch
Two Billion Bullets Sent to Army in War Effort
The ordinance department announced on Tuesday that more than two billion shells for small arms have been delivered to the army since the United States entered the war.
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Army
Washington
United States
Ordinance Department
Quakes in South Africa Cause Mine Collapse
In Johannesburg area on July 21 ten earthquakes shook the region. They caused the collapse of mine works. Damage and casualties were not yet determined.
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South Africa
Johannesburg
Submarine Losses Outpace Earlier War Periods
Within the past three months the number of German submarines destroyed has been greater than during any similar period since the beginning of the war. Depth charges have played no important part.
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London
Charges Against Malvy Modified, Varis
Charges against Louis J. Abiley, former minister, were mollified Thursday by State Prosecutor Merilion at the greatest anticipated hearing when he visited mpeary vil WHT Tae EOD Hapirteentiiaied te.
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Malvy
Varis
Louis J. Abiley
Erin
Mpeary
Cleveland valued law over politics says former Buf falo resident
R O Brown, a former Buffalo resident, tells the Washington Post that President Cleveland loved the law more than politics. He notes Cleveland enjoyed intricate legal problems, was not a gleaming lawyer, and preferred fishing to politics, even declining mayoral candidacy to stay near Erie County.
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Cleveland
R. O. Brown
Buffalo
Washington Post
Hhie County
Erle
Planes Identified by Tune in London Raid Alarm
A Brooklyn youth in British aviation tests an airplane detector to distinguish German raids by sound. His ear trained to hear G minor hums British planes while German craft hum in B flat. The device allows rapid barrage near London when German approaching.
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London
Brooklyn
Intoxicated by Freedom Magistrate Quips at Trial
A satirical remark attributes to a magistrate declaring the defendant a modeled husband who threw his wife out and attacked others, while the defendant quips that a peaceful revolution turned chaotic after overthrowing autocracy. The exchange mocks courtroom rhetoric and personal conduct with humorous defiance.
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Puck
French Botanist Discovers Watering Method For Plants
A French botanist with vegetable growing experience determines water needs for many plants. He finds that intermittent drip irrigation using urine yields better growth than constant soaking, suggesting a precise watering rhythm.
Matter of Emphasis in Negative Statements
The passage explains that when someone strongly rejects, saying no a thousand times conveys firm resolve. It notes the phrase may imply possible repetition, while a million times would seem excessive. It suggests only a naturally vehement speaker would choose such extreme wording.
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Indore
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