French American gains push German center near Soissons
Allied forces advance to bring their center level with the left flank after capturing Oulchy le Chateau and Villemontoire. German troops retreat toward Chateau Thierry positions as Fere en Tardenois becomes the next critical objective in the Marne defense. The push struggles to break the Dorman bridgehead on the Marne and seal retreat options along the northern line.
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Villemontoire
Quichy-le-Chateau
Soissons
Paris
Oulchy-le- Chateau
Oulchy le-Chateau
Fere-en-Tardenois
Oulchy-le-Chateau
Chateau-Thierry
Marne
Fere Forest
Dormans
Fereen-Tardenois
Ludendorff
German Information Service Edited Dernburg Speech
Deputy State Attorney General Alfred L. Becker said Dr William Hale head of the German Information Service in America prepared the May 1915 Cleveland speech by Dr Barnhard Dernburg justifying the Lusitania sinking. A copy reader testified the address was edited and re edited before telegraphing to Dernburg.
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New York
Barnhard Dernburg
Cleveland
United States
William Hale
German Information Service
America
Alfred L. Becker
Information Service
Ohio mayors urged to organize wood fuel drives
Judge C O Hunter head of the Wood Division of the US Fuel Administration for Ohio writes to mayors urging meetings and system canvasses to gather wood for war fuel needs. A coal embargo may force reliance on wood and wood yards should be set up for those who cannot obtain coal.
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Columbus
Ohio
C. O. Hunter
Wood Division
United States Fuel Administration
Wishes to Enter Convent
Berlin telegram says the former Russian Empress asked the Lenin government for permission to enter a convent in Sweden with her daughters. The request is currently denied.
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London
Amsterdam
Berlin
Moscow
Lenine
Sweden
Rioting in White Russia Claimed Slain Germans
An official Stockholm dispatch reports increasing peasant riots in occupied White Russia and many German soldiers killed.
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Washington
White Russia
Stockholm
U Boat Sighted Off Fire Island by American Captain
A coal steamer captain at Boston reports sighting a large German submarine near Fire Island New York last Sunday at noon. He described the vessel as German in origin, noting its distinct superstructure and camouflage that hindered recognition in fog.
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Boston
Fire Island
New York
House committee adopts graduated excess profits tax plan
The Ways and Means Committee approved a final form of a 30 to 80 percent excess profits tax on net income beyond exemptions. It preserves a $2,000 plus 10 percent invested capital exemption and applies to corporations only, with pre war profits ignored.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
German Heads Austrian Army Form New Central Powers Force
Italian command reports a new Central Powers offensive against Italy with German and Austrian divisions to merge into a single army. German troops have arrived in Austria and will join Austrian units for the operation.
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Washington
Italy
Austria
Steps to Prevent Strike on Great Lakes Warns Public
The Shipping Board issued a statement to show no grievances justify a seamen strike amid war logistics on the Great Lakes. Chairman Hurley said the resolution could imply board involvement, so the public been advised of every step in the controversy to avoid disruption of iron ore coal and wheat transport for the war program.
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Washington
Great Lakes
Shipping Board
Hurley
Ward destroys previous destroyer construction record at Mare Island
The Ward at Mare Island Navy Yard in California set a new world record by being commissioned 70 days after keel laying and launched 17 1/2 days after the first plate was laid. Previously destroyers took about 24 months to build. Keel laid May 15 and launched June 1, with formal commissioning following.
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Washington
Mare Island
California) Navy Yard
Navy Department
Plan to Steal Army's Beef Indicted in New York
Twenty one persons indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiring to steal beef consigned to the United States army. The defendants include butchers purchasing agents government checkers and truck drivers accused of embezzling and disposing of government property without authority.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
United States Army
United States
Fifteen of Sixteen Wartime Plants Open in 1917 Drive
Washington reports 15 of 16 ordnance plants begun in July 1917 are in operation and a 16th is 85 percent complete. Five plants feature full construction and machinery in use, including Buckeye Steel Casting Company in Columbus. Total government outlay across all 16 plants amounts to 34 768 297 dollars.
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Washington
Buckeye Steel Casting Company
Columbus
Publisher Vierick admits receiving funds for propaganda
George Sylvester Viereck, publisher of Viereck's Weekly and former Fatherland editor, admits receiving about $100,000 from Count Bernstorff, Dr. Constantin Theodor Dumba and others to disseminate propaganda via pamphlets and books, announced by the State's Attorney General's office.
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New York
George Sylvester Viereck
Viereck's Weekly
The
Fatherland
Count Bernstorff
Constantin Theodor Dumba
Lewis
Peasants Rise in Ukraine Against German Forces
A large peasant rebellion breaks out in the Ukraine with about seventy five thousand well armed peasants and officers advancing on German troops who withdraw toward Kiev. The uprising is reported to be forming a formidable frontal assault in the region.
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London
Ukraine
Kiev
Catholic Education Association backs Wilson war policy
The Catholic Educational Association of the United States adopted strong support for President Wilson's conduct of the war and condemned Prussian absolutism at its fifteenth annual convention. Resolutions criticized the German educational system.
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San Francisco
Wilson
Catholic Educational Association of the
United States
Two Miners Dead in Laughlin Coal Mine
Two miners were killed in the Laughlin coal mine at Magnolia near Canton Ohio. They were found by colleagues entering the pit to relieve them. Black damp is blamed for the fatalities.
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Canton, O
Laughlin
Magnolia
Canton
Serbian Government Resigns Linked to Horvath Regime
A Vladivostok dispatch to the Times reports the Serbian government led by the Premier has resigned. The note points to the administration recently formed by General Horvath as the likely government affected.
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Serbia
London
Vladivostok
The
Times
Horvath
Sugar Rations Cut To Aid Allied War Effort
The Food Administration cut the U S sugar allotment from three pounds to two per person each month effective August 1, with a two pounds per ninety meals limit for public eating houses. No new cuts for soft drinks. rationing remains voluntary but state allocations will reflect the new two pound quota. England already uses two pounds. France and Italy have compulsory limits.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
Hoover
England
United States
France
America
Java
Siberia Provisional Government Reasserts Duma Rule
From London a Reuters report states the Provisional Government at Omsk has taken supreme authority in Siberia, proclaimed independence, and annulled Bolshevik decrees. It reestablishes the Siberian Duma and seeks approval from Vladivostok authorities.
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London
Omsk
Siberia
Reuter
Peking
Siberian Duma
Vladivostok
Crops Damaged by Hail and Weather in Stanford Area
A hailstorm in Stanford Kentucky ruined 10 acres of tobacco and 31 acres of corn for A. and Thompson and nearly the same for J. Y. Robinson. A cloudburst damaged fences bridges and crops in another section. Lightning killed six cows owned by August Brick after taking shelter under a tree that was a truck.
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Stanford
A. & Thompson
J. Y
Bill Winds Up German Banks in England After War
London reports the bill that ends German banks in England and bars their openings for five years after the war passed its third reading in the House of Commons. It aims to wind up assets and prevent postwar reestablishment by German financial firms.
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London
England
House of Commons
War Department Bans Glycerin Soap for Army Use
The War Department announced that glycerin and sugar will no longer be used in making soap for the army. The move aims to reserve glycerin for explosives and sugar for civilians and the military.
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Washington
War Department
Bordeaux to Erect Statue of Liberty Replica in Gironde
The city of Bordeaux plans a replica of the American Statue of Liberty in the Gironde River to honor America. The project reflects Franco American goodwill and cultural tribute amid commemorations.
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Paris
Bordeaux
Gironde River
America
Allied world frees wheat pledge as food officials signal surplus
Western Newspaper Union News Service reports that hotels and eating places are released from the wheat pledge as the Food Administration clears the way for lifting strict wheat conservation. Allied nations expect to abandon voluntary limits, sharing pooled wheat while victory bread becomes the universal white loaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union News Service
Washington
The
Food Administration
Hoover
England
Victory
United States
Save All Iron and Steel War Warning
The War Industries Board through its priorities division calls on the nation to save every pound of steel and urges non essential industries to forego steel supplies. It states that the present business is war and steel is the world’s most precious metal, with demands by the U S and allies absorbing production capacity.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Munition Strike Situation Improves in Britain
London reports the Ministry of Munitions says strike activity in the munitions sector has eased with most workers expected to return. Mass meetings in Birmingham and West Bromwich led district committees to urge resumption of work after a two thirds vote could not be reached.
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London
Ministry of Munitions
Birmingham
West Bromwich
Unions Withdraw Great Lakes Strike Order
Washington reports union leaders on the lake seamen and firemen withdrew the strike order issued to take effect. Officials expect striking crews to return to work immediately while others stay aboard. A referendum may be used if the dispute needs a final settlement.
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Washington
Lake Seamen and Firemen
Great Lakes
British Liner Fights U Boat Off New Jersey Coast
Passengers aboard a British liner arriving at Atlantic City said the ship exchanged fire with a German U-boat about 750 miles from the New Jersey coast and fired three shots at an apparent American submarine. No hits were reported amid the action. The liner was one of several convoying the Justicia, torpedoed and sunk off the North Irish coast on July 20.
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Atlantic City
New Jersey
Justicia
North Irish
Nutrition Officers to Aid Rationing in France
At General Pershing's request twenty more nutrition officers are bound for France to supervise American Expeditionary Forces subsistence. Surgeon General Gorgas says they will introduce methods to protect army stores from waste spoilage and contamination.
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Washington
General Pershing
France
Gorgas
Billlons For Insurance Applications Hit Record Totals
Washington figures from Secretary McAdoo show the Bureau of War Risk Insurance has received over 25.0 billion in applications, with 2.95 million total filings. In July alone about 44.0 billion in insurance was requested by soldiers and sailors.
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Washington
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
McAdoo
Coast Guard Salvages 80000 Pounds of Sugar
Secretary Daniels announced salvage of 80,000 pounds of sugar by coast guard crews after a merchant vessel ran aground on the North Carolina coast. Wreckers dumped sugar overboard and crews then ferried bags to shore where they were hauled to a storehouse miles away.
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Washington
Coast Guard
Daniels
North Carolina
Coast Rd
Washington backs air force reform led by General Kenly
The aviation section’s reorganization creates a bureau of military aeronautics led by Brig. Gen. William L. Kenly with practical airmen in command. The unit can deploy any battle aircraft as production permits and aims to boost morale and efficiency. Chaplains in the air service are required to fly. Kenly, a veteran artillery officer, cites Can tigny as a参考 point and is joined by Lieut. Col. R. L. Kennedy, known for Chicago recruiting work.
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Washington
United States Army
Mexico
Bureau of Military Aeronautics
William L. Kenly
Kenly
Cantigny
Srvice
France
R. L. Kennedy
Chicago
May Ban Growing of Tobacco in Switzerland Faces Opposition
Swiss authorities debate suppressing tobacco farming to free resources for essential crops. Broyce planters protest despite possible indemnity. Montbrellon yielded 12,000 dollars last year with prices ranging from twenty seven to thirty point five dollars per hundred pounds, far above prior levels. Vaud Canton leads production with five year average 528000 pounds at about seven cents per pound.
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Switzerland
Broyce
Montbrellon
Canton of
Vaud
Good Boy Collapses From Heat Then Recovers
A Milwaukee Journal piece recounts Felix Whytte telling of a young man who returned home just after dawn. He jokes with his father about mowing the lawn, then collapses from heat but quickly recovers with stimulants and a doctor’s reassurance that nothing serious occurred.
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Felix Whytte
Milwaukee Journal
Girls in Airplane Factory Work Under War Effort Spotlight
In a West airplane factory inspected by a state division of the woman's committee, council of national defense, girls perform extensive tasks. They pack parts, stuff bags with excelsior, work on wire parts, cut copper, bind and solder wires, apply dope for waterproofing, and paint the U S emblem. They also learn carpentry, metal work, and sewing linen on wings.
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West
Woman’s Committee
Council of National Defense
United States
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Hale
Dernburg
House Committee
U. S. Army
In Honor of
Allied World
Billlons
Cincinnati
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