Food Control Bill Adopted With Near Unanimity in House
The House adopted the conference report on the food control bill with no dissent. Kentucky’s Caleb Powers initially voted no, then switched to yes while Texas’ Jeff Mc Lemore voted present. Heflin of Alabama caused a diversion by accusing Illinois’ Mason and Britten of opposing war efforts. his remarks were struck from the Record by a 190 to 122 vote.
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Union News Service
Washington
House
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Jeff McLemore
Texas
Hefin
Alabama
Mason
Britten
Illinois
Miller
Minnesota
Heflin
Stafford
Wisconsin
Submarine Losses Cut British Merchant Fleet This Week
London reports a drop in British merchant ship losses to submarines and mines. Eighteen vessels over 1,600 tons were sunk, three under 1,600 tons, with no fishing ships lost. Since April 25 total ships destroyed reach 431, including 323 over 1,600 tons and 108 smaller vessels. The weekly loss table follows.
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London
U S Will Control Shipping of World During War
Washington reports that the United States will control global shipping in the war and may emerge as mistress of the seas with the world’s largest mercantile fleet. President Wilson issued an embargo on steel and iron exports to keep shipbuilding materials domestically after August 15, aiming to prevent foreign access for postwar naval dominance and hindering Japan’s plans for Pacific and Atlantic trade gains.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
Japan
Orient
Pacific
Atlantic
Oil Tanks Burned By Lightning In Oklahoma
Six oil tanks each with 65 000 barrel capacity were set ablaze during a violent storm in Drumright Oklahoma. The oil is valued at about 650 000 dollars while tanks cost around 30 000 dollars apiece. Charles Fleischmann son of Julius Fleischmann was killed when a hydroplane crashed into Great South Bay. pilot Harry Witz also perished.
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Drumright
Okla
Fleischmann
New York
Charles Fleischmann
Julius L. Fleischmann
Cincinnati
Great South Bay
Harry Witz
French Minister Resigns In Cabinet Shakeup
Paris reports Rear Admiral Lacaze resigns as Minister of Marine and hands the decision to Premier Ribot. The move signals a change in the French cabinet awaiting official confirmation.
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Lacaze
Ribot
Senate approves day amendment on nationwide liquor ban
The Senate adopted a resolution submitting a federal prohibition amendment to the states by 65 to 29. The measure bans manufacture, sale, or transport of intoxicants including beer and wine and sets a six year ratification window. House action awaited. Senator Sheppard hailed the vote, while others pressed strict provisions.
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Senate
House
Sheppard
Texas
United States
Congress
Hardwick
Georgia
Broussard
Reed
Harding
Borah
Mission from Russia heads to Washington after civic visit
The American mission to Russia led by Elihu Root will stay in the city overnight and be entertained at a civic luncheon with the governor and city mayor among the hosts. Members include Charles Edward Russell Cyrus H. McCormick Samuel R. Barton James Duncan Chas Crane John R. Mott Major General Hugh L. Scott and Rear Admiral James H. Glennon. The group has been away since May 19. The German General Staff reports Czernowitz, capital of Bukowina, captured by Teuton forces from the north and by Archduke Joseph from the west.
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Russia
Elihu Root
Washington
Mr. Root
Charles Edward Russell
Cyrus H. McCormick
International Harvester Company
Samuel R. Barton
New York
James Duncan
American Federation of Labor
Chas, R. Crane
America
John R. Mott
Young Men's Christian Association
Hugh L. Scott
United States Army
James H. Glennon
United States
Crownland
Bukowina
London
Czernowitz
Archduke Joseph
Germany knew Austria's ultimatum to Serbia says report
Washington reports German possession of Austria's note 14 hours before Belgrade delivery. Zimmermann admitted knowledge, challenging German denials of consultation. Alleged Potsdam war council cited, with top commanders resigning after Grey mediation offer.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
Serbia
Belgrade
Zimmermann
Cohn
Reichstag
Potsdam
Europe
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von Falkenhayn
von Tirpitz
von Bethman-Hollweg
William
Sir Edward Grey
Chance for Drafted Men
Captain Arthur F. Cosby of the Military Training Camp Association announced a nationwide chance for drafted or soon to be drafted men to participate in special drill to qualify as officers. The plan has endorsement from Washington authorities and Major General Bell at Governor's Island.
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New York
Arthur F. Cosby
Military Training Camp Association
Washington
Bell
Governor's Island
Freight Offices Damaged by Fire in Ashland
In Ashland Kentucky the freight offices of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Co. were badly damaged by a fire. Many records were ruined.
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Ashland
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Co
Riot clash as draft violators form rebel guard near Ada
In Okmulgee county a mass meeting of two thousand in Pontotoc county organized to halt the draft. Officers report rioters threaten death and destruction. A fourteen member committee will act with authorities. plans remain secret.
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Muskogee
Okla
Ada
Purvine
Okmulgee County
Pontotoc County
Plana
Peace May Hinge On Battle In Flanders Front
London reports say the Flanders battle could determine peace as Entente forces push a new allied drive. A German high command meeting in Brussels signals urgency, while British and French planners await clearing skies for the next stroke that could crush U-boat bases or end in stalemate.
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Take Over Ships Being Built in American Yards
Washington imposes immediate commandeering of most vessels under construction in U S shipyards to speed completion for government contracts. About 700 ships totaling over 1 500 000 tons are to be seized, hulls and contracts taken over, with final disposition of foreign craft to be negotiated. Completed American ships to be operated by the Shipping Board.
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Washington
Shipping Board
United States
Russians Return to Front Amid Desertion Crackdown
The Times correspondent reports improved morale in the Russian army due to measures against desertions and panics. Disaffected regiments have returned to the front as Emperor William and Field Marshal von Mackensen reportedly entered Tarnopol. German offensive focus shifts toward Kamianets Podilskyi.
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London
the Times
William
von Mackensen
Tarnopol
Kamenoets Podelsky
Reign of Terror Reported in Seipo Oklahoma
Sheriff and deputies arm in force move on Seipo to confront about 200 intrenched men near Samar. Anti draft sympathizers arrested near Wewoka. I W W and C R U members held at Wewoka Holdenville and Lamar. Gunfire, threats of death, and ominous warnings mark the tense stand as authorities plan prosecutions. Oscar Wood city marshal of Maud wounded lightly.
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Union News Service
McAlester
Okla
Seipo
Samar
Wewoka
Thad Coon
Holdenville
Lamar
Kenawa
Frank Canton
Gregory
Oscar Wood
Maud
Hazel
Explosion at West Kentucky Coal Mine in Clay Kentucky
In Clay Madisonville Kentucky 40 dead with about 20 still trapped after No 7 Mine blast. 135 men evacuated, many injured, rescue slowed by fire in the fan shaft. Foreman Will Borders who saved 53 men visited Madisonville as crews work a week to 10 days to restore supports and ventilation.
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Madisonville
West Kentucky Coal Co
Clay
Will Chandler
Will Borders
Not the Only One A Buying Plan in The Quirer Item
A fragment from the Philadelphia Inquirer notes a housekeeper on the jump over a buying plan offering $5 down and a percentage payment when they catch you. The clipped text references ongoing methods for securing a home or service.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Kerensky Returns to Petrograd and Declines Resignation
Petrograd premier Kerensky has returned to Petrograd and withdrawn his resignation after a ministerial meeting and talks with political leaders. He issued a manifesto saying the country faces defeat and disintegration if he does not lead a strong revolutionary government to implement established principles.
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Petrograd
Kerensky
M. Kerensky
Japan to Send Another Mission to United States
Tokyo reports Japan will dispatch a new delegation to the United States if the Diet proposal is enacted. The mission would study general conditions in America and include five representatives from each political party.
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Tokyo
Japan
United States
America
Spies Captured Near Dayton Aviation Station
Federal authorities arrested two men near the aviation station in Dayton suspected of German espionage. They possessed maps and information related to the aviation camp.
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Dayton, C
Von Waldow Named German Dictator in Copenhagen
Berlin press reports Herr von Waldow Bailiff of Pomerania designated as successor to Adolph von Batock as President of the German Food Regulation Board termed Food Dictator. Tages Zeitung notes Count von Reventlow attacking Dr. Richard von Kuhlman as potential head of the Foreign Office, labeling him Anglophile and anti submarine.
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Copenhagen
Herr von Waldow
Pomerania
Berlin
Vossiche Zeitung
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Richard von Kuhlman
Alfred Zimmermann
Foreign Office
von Kuhlman
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