Liberty and final settlement in the world war
President Wilson, at Mount Vernon on the Fourth of July, frames the war as a global liberation effort. He argues for a final settlement that ends arbitrary power, establishes government by consent, and creates a League of Peace to check future aggressions. He vows that democracy, law, and universal rights must prevail over selfish imperial aims.
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Hail Shipbuilders at Front on July Fourth Launchings
Washington reports Pershing praising the July Fourth ship launchings as 100 ships in a single day inspire the army in France. Congress and shipyards receive cheers for backing the war effort. Ship production in June reached a record 280,400 deadweight tons, bringing 1918 total to 1,804,670 tons, with steel ships leading at 262,900 tons and wooden at 17,500. The month saw rapid deliveries, with weekly tonnage rising to about 61,000 tons by month’s end.
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Wilson Declares No Compromise With the Foe in War Review
Edward W. Pickard surveys American war effort and Allied unity as July Fourth is celebrated. He notes massive ship launches, record shipbuilding, bomber and gun production, and strong Allied cooperation led by Secretary Baker and President Wilson. The piece also covers Russia's instability, front-line battles in France, Italy, and the Baltic, and grim news from the Llandovery Castle sinking.
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Postponed Telegraphers Strike By Wilson and Konenkamp
Washington reports indefinite postponement of the Western Union telegraphers strike after assurances from S. J. Konenkamp in Chicago and telegraphic urging by Secretary Wilson. Presidential war measures and Congress action on government control of communications influence the move. Labor leaders S. Gompers and Konenkamp exchange notes pledging to prevent labor disruption during wartime.
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Yankees Capture More German Prisoners at Thierry
Washington reports in General Pershing's communique that American patrols captured additional German prisoners in the Chateau Thierry region. In the Woëvre area a hostile party breached an American out post but was repulsed.
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Congress Reassesses After Adjournment Blocked
Washington reports Congress will pause for occasional respites while the House resolves to clean up its legislative slate. The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee is holding hearings on a House resolution for government control during the war telegraph, telephone, cable and rate systems.
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Will ration all coal used by householder
Washington announces household coal rationing to prevent a winter shortage. Each domestic consumer may use coal scientifically necessary to heat a home to 68 degrees, provided conservation rules are followed. Allowances are planned to be sufficient for comfort.
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Three Teuton Armies to Aid Austrian Force
Paris dispatch says Germany will send three army corps to assist Austria. They will operate under Otto von Below and be placed in the Alps sectors. Trentino railways are placed under German control and used exclusively for German troops.
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