Recall of Trade Blacklist Sparks Capitol Sendoff
Copies of calls to recall Britain’s commercial restrictions were sent to senators and representatives, governors, and state leaders. Maurice B. Blumenthal of the association traveled to Washington with a copy of the resolutions, seeking delivery to President Wilson. The preamble accuses Britain of restraining U S trade to pressure its allies and cites unlawful seizure of American mails as evidence.
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United
Great Britain
Senate
House of Representatives
Maurice B. Blumenthal
Association
Washington
Baas
Dent Wilson
Steamship Agents Protest British Blockade Action
More than 7 000 steamship ticket agents across the United States have been asked to telegram members of Congress protesting Britain s blocking of money transfers to Germany and Austria Hungary. Karl Schenk, secretary of the American Steamship Ticket Agents Association, said agents already replied and he expected a deluge messages would descend on Washington tomorrow.
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New York
United States
Congress
Great Britain
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Karl Schenk
American Steamship Ticket Agents’ Association
Ington
Farm Bureau Meeting Set for August 11 in Mobile
The Mobile Farm Bureau schedules a special meeting on August 11 at the Battle House to discuss the farm demonstration agent's work and related matters.
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Farm Bureau
Mobile Farm Bureau
Battle House
Kaiser Gestures With Emphasis During Discourse
Emperor William described trench impressions during talks with Saxon and Baden plenipotentiaries at headquarters on the Somme front. He appeared vigorous and healthy, his departure for the eastern front with General Falkenhayn signaling confidence that the Somme situation is in hand.
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Somme
Berlin
London
William
Baden
Eastern Front
Erich von Falkenhayne
Army Headquarters
A P Man Watches From Artillery Vantage Point
An Associated Press correspondent waits at an artillery observation station near Peronne for clear weather to start operations. By noon no action is seen, but the line of battle is visible. The wedge of French attack near Peronne is sketched, with La Massonette’s contested ownership noted between German and French forces.
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Associated Press
Peronne
Biaches
Somme
la Massonette
Hem
Guillemont
Waterlot Farm
la Maisonette
Shells and Shrapnel Over La Maisonette Sudden Frontline Clash
Shells and shrapnel burst frequently over La Maisonette despite a day of inaction as combatants contend for complete possession. The report notes ongoing bombardment and renewed attempts to seize control amid the fighting.
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la Maisonette
Passage of Army Bill in Senate Today
Washington July 26 passage of the army bill carrying more than one hundred million dollars in increases over the house measure was expected in the senate today. Most provisions had been set before the bill was taken up and a vote was anticipated before adjournment. The bill provides a council of national defense with the secretaries of war, navy and interior, the army chief of staff, a navy officer and up to six industrial experts.
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House
Senate
Senate Committee
Council of National Defense
Secretaries of War
Navy
Interior
Army
Vienna Imposes Coffee Restriction With Cards
Vienna introduces strict coffee limits, assigning cards for residents over four to obtain half a pound weekly. All on hand coffee is seized to prevent hoarding, with exemptions for restaurants and coffee houses. District issued non transferable cards restrict usage to the local area. A Coffee Central will oversee distribution and inventory.
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Vienna
Munich
Battle Front Sketch From Somme Area Describes German and French Positions
An artillery observer reports the Somme battle line from La Maisonette to Belloy and Soyecourt with Barleux and La Maisonette as storm centers. Peronne lies in German hands while Estrees and Barleux areas show divided control, civilians flee, and front positions approach Guillemont and Waterlot farm.
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la Maisonette
Belloy
Soyecourt
Barleux
Estrees
Peronne
Hand to Hand Fighting Bravery Amid Somme Battles
AP correspondent visits a grenadier regiment relieved from forward trenches near Estrees. German troops describe French charges in brutal hand to hand fighting with grenades as primary weapons. Soldiers praise white French soldiers over Senegalese troops while French prisoners show resolve. Haig uses two British to one Joffre force in July offensive, with half of allied divisions engaged on the narrow front.
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Somme
Berlin
Associated Press
Estrees
Haig
Joffre
Foch
Commander In Chiefs
Orient
England
Careless Use of Soap Spoils the Hair
An old newspaper note advises using ordinary deodorized coconut oil for shampoo. It warns soaps and alkali dry the scalp and brittle hair. One to two teaspoonfuls cleanse the scalp with water and create a rich lather that rinses away dirt and oil. Coconut oil is cheap and readily available.
Senators Push Action On Child Labor Bill In Senate Caucus
Senate Democrats in a caucus moved to place child labor legislation on the legislative program despite southern opposition. The move followed President Wilson's urging for immediate action and came as Republicans balked at delaying the measure. Immigration legislation was discussed but not added to the agenda.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Senate Democrats
Wilson
Capitol
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