Kerensky Granted Sweeping Powers For National Safety
Petrograd dispatch reports July 23 that the Council of Soldiers and Workmen's Delegates and peasants of all Russia voted all night to grant Premier Kerensky unlimited power under the government of national safety. The vote 262 to 57 approved empowering the provisional government to reestablish army discipline and defend public order, both at the front and at home, in line with the new program.
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Petrograd
Council of Soldiers and Workmen's Delegates
Peasants of All Russia
Kerensky
Government of National Safety
Council of Workmen's and Soldiers
Egates
Wilson to Take Stand Against Food Bill
Associated Press reports President Wilson will press Congress to accept a single food administrator and oppose a three member board. He may back the Senate prohibition clause banning distilled spirits while permitting beer and wine. The Banner notes the House adds the Benedaty section and he previously opposed a congressional investigation panel.
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Senate
House
Resignation of Denman ally from Shipping Board
John B. White of Kansas City resigns from the Shipping Board amid tensions between Chairman Denman and Major General Goethals over shipbuilding. White cites heavy work and seeks relief, with White House officials noting the move not tied to party disputes.
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Denman
Shipping Board
Man Denman
Goethals
Erkehey Pleet Corporation
White
Corn Damage Overstated By Rain Says Shaw
Ohio corn shows minimal damage from recent rains with only low land losses and a strong yield expected, per state board crop reports cited by Secretary N. E. Shaw. Also notes Mexican stamp tax on cotton goods and unrelated text about sacred perfume ingredients.
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Columbus
Ohio
State Board of Agrculture
Sec
Retary
N. E. Shaw
NO ENLISTMENTS AFTER NAMES OF MEN ARE POSTED
Reg istrants under the selective draft law are not eligible to voluntary enlistment after their names are posted by local exemption boards for examination. General Crowder announces actions clarifying the status of registrants who may wish to join the regulars or national guard. After a person is called for a medical board, he becomes ineligible for voluntary enlistment.
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Sneootquill
Prom Do Phe
Washington
Regular Army
National Guard
Higadler
Crowder
McCinnox
Steamship Rates Agreed In Principle By Allies
The United States and Britain have reached in principle an agreement on steamship rates among Allied nations. Negotiations continue under Chairman Dent and Counselor Polk, with British admiralty officials to implement a program. Faranee and Halyaye express willingness. talks will begin with Japan upon its mission’s arrival.
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Washington
United States
Dent
Shipping Hoardain
Polk
State Department
Wilson
Farnee
Haly Aye
Japan
Siam Declares War on Germany and Austria
Washington reports that Siam has declared war on Germany and Austria, effective July 22 at 6 o'clock. The telegram to the state department states German and Austrian subjects are to be interned and German ships have been interned. German and Austrian legations are protected by special guards.
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Washington
Siam
Germany
Austria
State Department
Bangkok
Speeial Pura
Five Professions In Each Board In Ohio Draft Exemption
Governor Cox announced appointments to the six draft exemption boards across Ohio. Each board includes a doctor, a lawyer, an industrial representative, a farmer, and a laborer. Members span Belmont to Washington counties with appointees from Cambridge, Columbus, Steubenville, Cincinnati, and other locales.
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Ity Ashe
Colinbua
Ohio
Tamalin Fero
Wilson
Lita
Cox
Dstrict
Belmont
Cashavton
Guernsey
Harrison
Deferson
Monroe
Morgan
Muskingum
Noble
Washington
W. W. Bradford
Cambridge
Frank Pomerene
Coshocton
P. Vorpy
Marletia
G. W. McCullough
Steubenville
George W. Pyle
Bellaire
United States Aeronauts Form Work Under One Command in France
The text details air units reorganizing in France under a single directive, with two force groups: tactical squadrons operating within 25 km and 200 km ranges for different missions. Tactical units reconnoiter, pursue enemy aviators, and bomb enemy sites, while strategic squadrons act independently to destroy defenses and attack depots factories and supply bases.
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Piew Lathe Bangert
Battery E Marches Forward in Knox County Honor
A patriotic tribute by Arthur J. Matthews Sr to Battery E soldiers from Knox County. The poem lauds their spirit, military bearing, and the banner as they march, and prays for their safe return home.
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Knox County
Arthur J. Matthews, Sr
Des Moines Lincoln Lead Western League After First Half
Des Moines and Lincoln lead the Western League as the flat first half ends. The second half opens tomorrow with the winner meeting the first part leader for the 1917 championship. Des Moines tops with strong pitching and fielding, while Lincoln relies on pitching despite poor defense. Jack Hatin and Howard Gregory anchor the hurling, as Wichita trails and St Joseph climbs.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Lincoln
Nmo
Lurhenders
Wichita
St. Joseph
Reliance
Jack Hatin
Howard Gregory
Martini's a Real Pitchers' Hoodoo go
Eight hits for seventeen bases in eight at bats by Outfelder Martini of the Charles Cir club in a Central association doubleheader against Mort Dodge. In the morning game he hit three singles. in the afternoon he hit three home runs and two singles in five at bats.
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Associated Press
Fort Dodge
Outfelder Martini
Charles Cir
Central Association
Mort Dodge
Quaker Name Origin Linked to Trembling Exhortations
The origin of the term Quaker is attributed to the founder's frequent use of the word tremble in his exhortations. The description suggests the label arose from his manner of preaching and calling out to followers.
Russians gain two mile gap on northern front
Amid renewed wartime tensions, Russian forces push forward on the northern Munealan front near Krevo and Vithe, creating a two mile gap and reportedly capturing over 1,000 German troops. In Galicia and Craonne sectors resistance stiffens as French and German forces clash along key positions.
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Neilert
Galicia
Craonne
Krevo
Vitehu
California
Une
Temptations 10 Soldiers Put Under the Ban
By executive order President Wilson banned disorderly saloons within five miles of military camps. Towns with existing licenses outside this zone are unaffected, but no saloon may be within half a mile of a camp. Private individuals near camps may have liquor for personal use but cannot supply troopers.
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Associated Frees
Washington
Persident Wilson
Aviation bill sent to Pres. Wilson
The $440,000, 600 aviation bill went to the White House today for President Wilson’s signature. In northern Arabia the hills are well stocked with boos, making archives appear more active than occupied.
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Pres. Wilson
Washington
White House
Wilson
Northern
Arabia
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