Profiteering by Large Firms Exposed in FTC Report
The FTC report finds profiteering in war era industries with monopolistic meat packers led by Armour Swift Morris Wilson suspected of unconscionable profits in 1915–17. Flour millers and other sectors show unprecedented margins, high executive salaries, and price fixing while government controls dampen but not erase gains.
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Fae
Armour, Swift, Morris, Wilson and Dairy
Conrus
Commission
War Industries Board
Food Administration
Fuel Administration
Ivestigedian
Ovstity
Grovetimen
United States ‘Steel Corporation
Senate Defeats Draft Age Rise Amid War Bill Debate
Senate voted 49 to 25 against the Fall amendment raising the draft age to twenty to forty, preserving current twenty one to thirty one. Hardwick’s bid to set twenty one as minimum failed, while Hitchcock’s neutrals exemption was set 48 to 16. McCumber urged a 5,000,000 strong army.
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Washington
Senate
Hardwick
Georgia
New
Indiana
Warren
Wyoming
France
Hitchcock
McCumber
North Dakota
U-Boat Is Beaten Schirab Predicts Ship Launch Boom
Chicago July 1Charles M Schirab world famous shipbuilder announces postwar ship program predicting 90 to 100 ships launched on July 4 totaling over 500000 tons He asserts the United States will become the greatest maritime nation and the American flag will return to every port after the war He regards the submarine as already defeated.
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Chicago
Charles M. Schirab
United States
New Czar on Russ Throne Likely After Bolshevik Fall
London reports a wireless dispatch from Stockholm claiming the Bolshevik government was toppled and Nicholas Nicholaievitch elected emperor. It says Nicolai Lenine and Leon Trotzky fled, while troops of Korniloff and Kaledines with German forces occupied Moscow. Deutsche Tageszeitung notes rumors of imminent overthrow.
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London
Russia
Nicholas Nicholaievitch
Stockholm
Nicolai Lenine
Leon Trotzky
Korniloff
Kaledines
Moscow
Deutsche Tageszeitung
Exchange
House Passes Bond Issue With Unanimous Vote
Washington July 1 the house approved without dissent an $8,000,000,000 bond issue bill after minimal debate.
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HOUSE
Washington
Sugar option exercised on Cuban crop 1917 18
New York July 1 The international sugar committee announces an option to buy 250 000 tons of Cuban sugar from the 1917 18 crop has been exercised.
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New York
International Sugar Committee
Eight New Major Generals Nominated in Nation War Order
Washington July 1 Eight brigadier generals nominated for major general rank in the Navy and national defense system. The nominations move through the usual Senate confirmation process as the defense department reorganizes senior leadership.
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Washington
German Foreign Secretary Sees War Persisting Through Autumn
Berlin dispatch reports Dr. Richard von Kuehlmann stating Germans hold the initiative in France after recent victories. He warns the war may extend beyond autumn or winter and argues victory for the Entente is a dream while urging diplomacy alongside military efforts. He cites Von Moltke and rejects pledges regarding Belgium.
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Amsterdam
Reichstag
Berlin
Richard von Kuehlmann
France
von Kuehlmann
von Moltke
Germany
Belgium
Kuehlmann
Dr. von Kuehlmann
Kerensky Arrives in London Before Travel to America
Alexander Kerensky former provisional Russian premier arrives in London incognito after Moscow departure. He meets British labor delegates, urges Allied help for Russia and pledges the Russian democracy fights tyranny. He plans to sail for America in a week or ten days.
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London
Alexander Kerensky
Russia
America
Kerensky
Moscow
England
Skerensky
Arthur Henderson
British War Council
House of Parliament
Murder of Nicholas II Reported in Ekaterinburg
A Stockholm dispatch to National Tidende cites a Russian newspaper claiming Nicholas II and former emperor was murdered after Red guards stormed his Ekaterinburg residence. The report notes verification difficulties and dates from Copenhagen June 27.
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Copenhagen
Nicholas Romanoff
Ekaterinburg
Vjit
Stockholm
National Tidende
Add 129 Firms to Enemy Trading List in July Update
Washington July 1 foreign firms were added to the enemy trading list by the war trade board. Mexico tops the additions with 63 firms followed by Spain with 20 and others totaling 129 new entries.
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Washington
War Trade Board
Mexico
Spain
Philadelphia Telegraph Sold to Cyrus Owner
Philadelphia July 1 announcement that the Evening Telegraph has been purchased by Cyrus owner of the public trust. The move marks a major change in ownership of the city’s daily newspaper.
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Philadelphia
Evening Telegraph
Cyrus
the Putic
Power Czar Shot to Death and Exile Ends
Kiev dispatch confirms assassination of former Czar Nicholas II by bolshevik troops at Ekaterinburg during their retreat. Reports also claim Alexis Romanoff, Nicholas's son, died recently. Grand Duke Michael appears at head of a counter revolution from Omsk.
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London
Kiev
Nicholas
Ekaterinburg
Basel
Switzerland
Havas
Geneva
Ukraine
Lausanne
Nicholas Romaneff
Petrograd
Alexis Romanoff
Exchange
Copenhagen
Michael Alexandrovitch
Omsk
Siberian
Tobolsk
Russia
May Train All U S youths
President Wilson plans universal military training as a war measure. A draft age extension and training for youths below draft age are proposed to Congress. The move follows War Secretary Baker’s push to delay action until a national manpower survey and a comprehensive army expansion plan are completed. The general staff develops the broader plan to defeat Germany.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
War Baker
Senate
War Department
Army
Germany
Senate committee backs three month beer ban proposal
The senate agricultural committee approved an amendment to the emergency agricultural appropriation bill. It would prohibit whisky and wine after June 30 1919 and beer after three months from presidential approval. Senator Norris of Nebraska authored the substitute, committee vote was close, and a quick floor move was planned.
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Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Norris
Nebraska
Jones
Gore
Fox Quits Bible Society Post
New York July 1 The American Bible society announced the resignation of Dr John Fox D D LL D after 20 years as corresponding secretary the resignation will take effect July 1.
Drummers May Get 214-Cent Rate Proposal Considered
Washington July 1 Gerrit Fort weighs proposals after hearing commercial travelers on a 214 cent rate plan. Fort will study the intended implications for traveling salesmen and the options before him.
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Washington
Gerrit Fort
Senate Rejects Change to Draft Age Limits in 1918 Debate
Senate military committee voted against raising the draft age from twenty one to thirty one to twenty and forty. Senator Chamberlain proposed monthly calls totaling 1 000 000 across August to December, while Senator Hitchcock projected 3 300 000 in August and up to 1 450 000 American troops in France by then. Secretary Baker indicated plans for an enlarged army program after a long closed session.
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Washington
Baker
March
War Department
Senate Military Committee
Chamberlain
Hitchcock
France
Mutiny in Hungarian Troops Sparks Wide Revolt
Paris reports rebellions in Gyor and Pecs garrisons with 2000 mutineers condemned to death. Austria and Hungary face large scale upheaval as riots spread. Budapest sees a general strike with thousands out, amid famine in Finland and parts of Russia.
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Paris
Gyor
Pecs
Hungary
Mafin
Austria
Amsterdam
Budapest
Wekerle
London
Finland
Russia
Germany to hold talks with US on POW exchange
Washington reports Germany accepted the invitation to send representatives to Berne Switzerland for a conference on August 5 with an American delegation on the subject of exchange and treatment of captives of war.
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Germany
U. S
Berne
Washington
United States
Switzerland
Dayton Flyer Killed In Plane Crash At Marine Field
Archie Freeman of Dayton an airplane pilot was killed and Robert Ablers of Dayton an ignition expert was seriously injured when their aircraft fell at Marine field near Dayton Ohio on June 29 according to local dispatches.
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U.S
Girl Acquitted of Murder in Chicago Trial
Pauline Bictka was acquitted of the murder of Dr. Anton Jindra by a jury in Chicago. Judge Sabatti presided as the jury deliberated without a hung verdict.
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Chicago
Pauline Bictka
Anton Jindra
Sabatti
Jt Fs
Lydia and the Philippian jailer began the Christian life
The lesson outlines Lydia’s conversion at the river and baptism after hearing Paul. It notes her hospitality to believers and explains the jailer’s conversion after an earthquake, his family’s belief, baptism, and transformed household. The steps emphasize attending worship, hearing the gospel, trust in Christ, and baptism.
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Lydia
Europe
Paul
Christ
Silas
Jesus Christ
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