Control the Wires War Measure Passed by Congress
Congress granted the president authority to seize and operate telegraph telephone cable and radio lines for the war. The House had passed the measure July 5 by 221 to 4. Senate approved 46 to 16 without amendments. Several amendments by Watson Gore and Reed were rejected.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Senate
House
Benator Watson
Indiana
Seater Gore
Oklahoma
Senator Heed
Missouri
War revenue bill gains business backing for 8 billion boost
The United States eyes a heavy tax on profits including a 0 per cent rate and an alternative war profits levy as the war revenue bill takes shape. The Chamber of Commerce led by Harry A Wheeler mobilizes business for a broad win the war program and seeks a referendum on eleven revenue recommendations.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Chamber
Harry A. Wheeler
Mexican Editors Pleased With Five Week US Tour
Twenty two editors from Mexico completed a five week United States tour as guests of the committee on public information. They praised courtesies and war preparations observed, and said their report to the Mexican president from Rome would counter German propaganda.
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Laredo
Mexico
United States
Committee On Public Information
Rome
Death of Field Marshal Hin derburg After Spa Interview
Les Nouvelles reports the Amsterdam field marshal Hitler era noting his death follows a stormy interview with the German emperor at Spa. The two leaders reportedly clashed, and the resulting rift is linked to the marshal’s death.
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Amsterdam
von Hinderburg
Les Nouvelles
Spa
Enrollment of War Nurses Opens July 28
Washington announces enrollment for United States student nurses beginning July 28. The women’s committee seeks to fill hospital vacancies with nurses already serving overseas. Quotas list states including California 480 and Oregon 314 among others with figures incomplete or damaged.
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Washington
United States
The
Coun
Avigoee
California
Montana
New Mexico
Dakota
Oregon
U S Army Navy and Marines Reach Over Three Million in July
Estimates show total U S forces including army navy and marine corps plus July draft reach 3 057 408 on July 1 with 346 000 in the draft and 700 000 registered in the twenty one year class. Projections suggest 4 000 000 under arms by year end if camp movements proceed as planned.
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Washington
United States
Navy
Army
Bandits Rob Train at Koch Seizing Mail Cars and Looting
Thirteen gunmen halted M K T passenger train No 27 near Koch Kansas three miles east of town. They looted baggage and mail cars, forced the engine crew to move cars, and fled in motor cars after injuring Fireman R. E. Carter Parsons E C Witcher and Mrs L D Williams, all hospitalized in Parker Kansas. The Galveston bound train was waiting for a northbound to pass when the attack occurred.
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Koch
R. E. Carter
Parsons
Kas
E. C. Witcher
L. D. Williams
Oklahoma
Parker
Galveston
United Lutheran Church Merger Drafts National Jurisdiction
In Atlantic City a Ways and Means committee plan aims to unite about 1.3 million church members under a single jurisdictional head and may be enacted by Congress or New York state law. Support for a unified American church grows north and south, with potential inclusion of the merged Norwegian Lutheran Church in America.
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Atlantic City
General Ways and Means Committee
United Lutheran Church
Congress
New York State
Norwegian Lutheran Church In
Advances Money to Railroads Under Federal Operation
The railroad administration funds railroads as contracts for compensation are finalized. The main dispute between corporations and government negotiators is the interest rate on funds drawn from the compensation fund for road improvements and excess maintenance.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Mail Service Abroad Improved For American Troops
Secretary Baker told the senate that efforts are underway to improve mail service between the United States and troops in France. An early improvement has been shown, though large troop movements and many unit relocations create insurmountable difficulties.
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Washington
Baker
Senate
France
Absence of German Flags Marks Buenos Aires Independence Day
In Buenos Aires during Argentina's July 9 independence celebration, German flags were notably absent, signaling a quiet mood at the event. The omission contrasted with prior displays and highlighted tensions or shifts in attendee symbolism amid the festivities.
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Buenos Aires
Brookline Ace Becomes Leading American Ace
Leading American ace D E Putnam of Brookline Mass is now the top American ace succeeding Lieut Frank Baylies who has been missing since June 17.
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Parle
Lieut
D. E. Putnam
Brookline
Mass
Frank Baylies
Nebraska News Roundup: War, crops and public works
Nebraska reports bumper melon prospects in Dodge County and strong Omaha livestock markets while new school buildings go up in Gage County. Wheat and corn yields are mixed, Red Cross drives raise millions, and state defense efforts shift with the National War. Coal stocks for winter are secured as farmers join War Savings drives and political groups adjust to wartime rules.
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Omaha
Holmiesville
Gage County
Virginia
Edward Gellowey
Adens
Nebraska
Lincoln
Orn
Jone
Buffalo County
Northwestern Railroad
State Railway Commission
Irwin Ontil
Te Dame
C. BE. Wray
War Savings Headquarters
Hott County
J.M. Hunter
Neill
Red Cross
Tte
Ike “Weil
Nebraska City
Union
Department of Agriculture
Gillare
Ousha
Washington
Metropolis
Newpertiena League
Bernecker
State Board of Assessment
Omar
Ottoman Communication Gap on Persia Consulate Incident
The Ottoman government informs the United States through Swedish channels that full facts about the seizure of the American consulate and the sacking of an American hospital in Tabriz are not yet known but will be established soon. Spanish and Swedish diplomats relay US inquiries. the report notes possible war implications as the inquiry is underway.
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Washington
Turkey
United States
Tabriz
Persia
Morris
Stockholm
Foreign Office
Sugar Equalization Board Created by Wilson
President Wilson creates the sugar equalization board with 5 million dollars from his war fund to stabilize consumer sugar prices. The board can acquire beet sugar factories at a loss and resell production at a stabilized price to protect the consumer.
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Washington
Wilson
Sugar Equalization Board
War taxes show May receipts rise for amusements
May internal revenue receipts show Americans spending more on amusements and less on travel as war taxes rise. Admissions tax brought in 4.52 million dollars while passenger fare tax totaled 3.72 million. February figures were 3.71 million and 4.47 million respectively.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury
Coal production peak marked in fortnight ending June 15
New York reports coal output reached a historic high for the country in the fortnight ending June 15, per A. H. Smith regional director of eastern railroads, but a rapid decline followed due to reduced car supply from slow movement of coal cars both loaded and empty.
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New York
A. H. Smith
Eastern Railroads
Deserters Increase in Bulgarian Army on Macedonian Front
London reports a surge of Bulgarian army desertions as conditions at home worsen. Soldiers say hopes of victory are gone and discipline has deteriorated with many units refusing orders to attack.
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London
Bulgaria
Cholera Rages in Petrograd Amid Food Shortage
Wireless dispatch reports hundreds dying daily in Petrograd from cholera. Epidemic blamed on famine with bread rations under a quarter of a pound per person daily, making control impossible.
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London
Petrograd
No Coal Curtailment for Breweries Amid Shortage
Washington Fuel Administrator Garfield informs breweries they cannot rely on coal beyond that needed to finish current production including malt already manufactured. The limit reflects ongoing coal transportation and other shortages impacting supply.
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Washington
Garfield
Rev Wilhelm Schuman Pomeroy Denied New Trial
Federal court denies a new trial to Rev Wilhelm Schuman Pomeroy after recent conviction. Sentenced by Judge Henry Reed to five years in Leavenworth Penitentiary and fined a sum not specified.
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Wilhelm Schuman Pomeroy
Segataed
Henry Reed
Venworth Penitentiary
Dragnet For Stalkers Heavily Detains Chicago Men
In Chicago a large dragnet detained an estimated 6000 draft age men. The sweep aimed to locate possible deserters and enforce military readiness during wartime. Local authorities coordinated with civilian agencies to process detainees efficiently.
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Chicago
Women Farmers Steadfast in Western Canada History
The article profiles Canadian prairie women who ran farms during the war era, highlighting Clara and Beatrice Forward of Oak Lake Manitoba and KR Hillman of Keeler Saskatchewan. It notes their independent work, stock success, and farm management, showing versatile women sustaining production while husbands served in World War I. It also credits wives generally for farm accounts, poultry, and economic guidance, aiding allied food effort.
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Iaat
Agein
Canada
Oak Lake
Manitoba
Clara
Beatrice Forward
Brandon
KR. M. Hillman
Keeler
Saxkatchewan
Saskatchewan
Miss Hillman
Forward
Prairies
Wedding Breakfast Warn: Selfish Husbands Deadly Graveyard
Bishop Waterhouse urged brides at a Los Angeles wedding breakfast to beware marrying a selfish man. He warned that selfishness is a graveyard, taking in all it can but never giving back, a moral seen as causing unhappiness in marriage.
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Bishop Waterhouse
Los Angeles
Castoria Safety Reminder and Health Note
Readers are urged to examine Castoria bottles for the signature and endorsement as a trusted remedy for infants and children. The message emphasizes avoiding stomach issues from cold drinks and cautions caregivers to seek proven remedies for the young.
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George Krophy
North American’ Hotel Company
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South Dakota
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Willew
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Webeter
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