Peace overtures through Vatican noted in German assembly
Berlin reports that Great Britain and France sought peace with Germany via the Vatican in August 1917. Erzberger described British and French notes, Belgian independence, and German guarantees as conditions. The German government delayed replying, and publication permissions hindered public disclosure amid calls for continued peace negotiations.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
France
Vatican
Mathias Eitzberger
German National Assembly
Monsignor Passelli
Munich
Michaelis
Erzberger
Italy Eyes 18 Billion Lire Foreign Loan For Raw Materials
Premier Nitti told the senate Italy must borrow 18 billion lire to buy raw materials. He noted U S credit refusals were not hostile, citing wartime loans at 3.12 percent versus 5.12 percent on Italian bonds. Nitti urged friendship with the United States and voiced pride in Italy’s war victory and prestige. The senate backed the new ministry with a resolution of confidence.
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Rome
Nitti
Senate
Italy
United States
Mature Plans to Send HMS Home
British repatriation plans for German prisoners are ready and await joint prisoners commission talks in Paris. By July 28, Britain held 84,604 prisoners including 170 army airmen 2,918 sailors 14 naval airmen and 4,306 civilian aliens. The bulk are ill or wounded. recent returnees include Captain Karl von Mueller and Admiral von Reuter.
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Associated Press
London
Joint Prisoners Commission
Paris
Great Britain
Karl von Mueller
Emden
von Reuter
Scapa Flow
von Wirpitz
Asquith Urges Clear Russia Policy At Edgware
London July 26 Former prime minister H H Asquith spoke at Edgware expressing bewilderment over Britain's role in Russia. He urged resistance to further commitments and insisted Russia’s future government is for Russians to decide. He warned that global and national economic conditions were never more menacing.
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Associated Press
London
H. H. Asquith
Edgware Today
Russia
Out-of-town men arraigned on city ordinances
Three men from away appeared before Police Judge Minnick on charges of violating city traffic ordinances. They were released under suspended sentence as part of a policy to inform outsiders about ordinances before punishment. Names listed include T. G. Robinson of Heyburn Jimmie Galls of Buhl and Jack Lonsverry of Filer.
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Sefiem
Minnick
T. G. _Robinson
Heyburn
Jimmie Galls
Buhl
Jack Lonsverry
Filer
Hottest Day in Eight Years Hits Sioux City
Sioux City Iowa records a sweltering day as temperatures soar to near the eight year high. The Associated Press reports extreme heat gripping the city with heat levels described as the hottest in years. Residents struggle with oppressive conditions and officials warn of heat-related hazards.
Mexico Faces Smuggling Crackdown and Stability Claim
Washington reports intensifying government action to curb arms smuggling across the border and a warning that anti-smuggling law violations will be prosecuted. Texas Representative Hudspeth urges withdrawing recognition of the Arranza government and American military occupation until a stable regime is formed. Ambassador Fletcher seeks Senate and House cooperation to protect American lives in Mexico. A 14 year old American boy named Thompson is kidnapped for 1500 pesos. Mexican Embassy asserts a stable government though bandits roam certain districts. Ambassador Bonillas says Mexico remains post civil war with protected foreigners and remaining disorder in the south.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Representative Hudspeth
Texas
Mexico
Senate
House of Representatives
Henry P. Fletcher
Republic
State Department
Philip Thompson
Mexico City
Carranza
Young Thompson
South
Bonillas
Alk
Lawmaker Attacks Wilson Over Freight Rates in House
Representative Moroney of Michigan denounced railroad freight rate cuts on Pacific imports as discrimination against American manufacturers and a tariff loss. Fordney faulted Wilson as a "general manager" figure, accusing government policy of harming workers while boosting railroad revenue. He cited 488 articles with lower foreign rates and warned of government spending excess.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Pacific
House Today
Representative Moroney
Michigan
Ways and Means Committee
Mer Oidney
Wilson
Orient
South America
Mexico
Fordney
Aerial Wedding Unites Couple Over Headline Crowd
Lieutenant George Burgess and Miss Emily Schaefer wed at 80 mph and 20000 feet via wireless telephone. Rev. Alex Wouters officiated from a second airplane as 200000 spectators watched above Sheepshead Bay speedway. Bridesmaids in the grandstand kept contact by wireless as the ceremony circled overhead.
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New York
George Burgess
Army Aviation Corps
Emily Schaefer
Brooklyn
Alex Wouters
Eugene H. Hartsdale
Sheepshead Bay Speedway
Building Permits Totals Reach 167625 in July
City Clerk Min nick reports 4725 in building permits issued yesterday raising July total to 167,625 the month’s second best. Major permit is 70,000 to Clift and Letch for a modern apartment house. Other permits include 225 for a 12x16 garage and several residences.
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Minnick
Clift & Letch
George H. Near
P. R. Thompson
Chinese boycott Japanese goods spreads in Sacramento
Chinese merchants in Sacramento report a fast spreading boycott of Japanese goods, announced July 26, reflecting rising tensions over trade in the city. The move targets Japanese merchandise and follows recent protests, underscoring local economic pressure in the context of broader international friction.
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Associated Press
Sacramento
Cal
Count Itagaki Dies in Tokyo Liberal Party Founder
TOKIO reports Count Taisuke Itagaki founder of the Japanese liberal party died today in Tokyo. He led parliamentary reform efforts and shaped early party politics in Meiji era Japan.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Taisuke Itagaki
Reservations Now Expected in Senate Peace Fight
Washington July 26 The next move in the Senate's dispute over peace treaty reservations is expected from President Wilson after conferences with fifteen Republican senators. A tentative reservations draft was laid before him by Senator Spencer, with leaders for reservations predicting the president will accept a course that aims to clarify the Covenant without weakening it, potentially speeding ratification. Democratic supporters foresee unreserved ratification and a national address to bolster public sentiment. The president did not see any Republican senators that day and replied by letter about the treaty’s division of Germany.
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Great Britain
Holy See
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Associated Press
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Missouri
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North Dakota
McNary
Oregon
Fire crews endure near fatal blaze in Selway forest
In Missoula Montana on July 26 a local crew of about seventy battling a Selway forest fire Thursday took refuge by leaping into a stream, remaining neck deep until flames passed. A horse was lost and saddles burned, gear destroyed, and word of the near escape reached district headquarters today.
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Selway Forest
Fisum Creek
Buckhorn
Thunder Mountain
Idaho
Walter G. Mann
Payette National Forest
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Sawtooth National For
Forest Fire Situation Worsens in the Northwest
Spokane July 26 With new fires breaking out in western Montana and northern Idaho and a shrinking labor supply the forest fire situation has reached a critical stage. Federal forest service officials report three new fires threatening areas near Lolo National Forest and water resources amid rising fuel and heat.
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Idaho
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