Traitors Meet in Capitol Room Sparks Outcry
A meeting in the ornate military committee room of the Capitol urged Congress to repeal the draft law. Speakers claimed broad public opposition while senators Gronna and La Follette were noted for dissent. President Wilson ordered arrest of Dr. Frite Beremedr for alleged anti war agitation.
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People's Council Nf Aller Fea For Democracy
Aziz Ne
Military Committee
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Lane
Oregon
Ford Party
Louis P. Lochner
New York
Font Peace Party
J. J. Lemke
North Dakota
Gronna
LaFollette
Wisconsin
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Chicago
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Columbia University
Max Easiman
Philadelphia
Paul
Frite Beremedr
St. Paul Volks Zeitung
Anil
Volks Zelting
French Troops Advance on Flanders Front Again
London reports another French advance northwest of Dixmude on the Flanders front near Tischoote. The British statement notes a ground gain north of Dixmude and combat losses as French and British naval activity shows limited overall artillery action. Submarine and mine losses rose modestly with four destroyers or larger ships sunk and several smaller vessels.
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Flandera
Tizschoote
Dixschode
Ines
Pord
Flanders
Bischcote
France
Alsacre
Yes Day
Hinly
War Industries Board seeks to enforce prices and curb profiteering
Washington reports the War Industries Board has begun implementing the administration war price policy to regulate purchase of war materials for the United States and Allied nations at reasonable profits. The board promises protection of the public from profiteering while drastic action to lower prices is being prepared amid producer and manufacturer negotiations.
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Washington
United States
War Industries
Food Bill Moves Toward Immediate White House Action
Washington, Ate. Agencies prepare to implement the administration's food control and food survey measures as they become law with President Wilson's signature. The president will sign the bill tomorrow after final readings and formalities.
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Washington
Wilean
Dille
War Department Calls Major Smith to Lead Field Post Office
Major Frank W. Smith of Philze Delphia has been ordered into service and will depart for France soon. He will organize and run the Arc eian military post office in the field, handling all mail for U S troops abroad. This move follows his recent service as a postal inspector in that city.
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Frank W. Smith
Philze
Delphia
War Department
France
Smith
Congress approves conference reports on bills after recess
The Senate approved conference reports on two bills after a session break as the House had already given its approval. Once enacted, the new legislation will be implemented with President Hoover appointing Herbert C. Hoover as food administrator.
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House
Eesaton
Herbert. C. Hoover
Ood
Hailstorm sweeps central Nebraska with ground covering hail
A violent spring storm swept central Nebraska delivering hail up to baseball size across a 120 mile strip from York to Kansas. Damage cut power and communications, destroyed roofs and crops, and killed livestock while trains were briefly halted and weather service resumed. Numerous counties reported the worst impact in York and nearby areas.
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Big Order For Canned Goods Ships To Atlantic Fleet
The Navy Department issued orders for 1,697,800 pounds of canned pineapple to supply the Atlantic fleet. Five canneries in Honolulu area will fulfill the order including The Pearl City, Frost Company, Maui Pineapple Company, Hawaiian Pineapple Company, and others. Additional tonnage for other yards will be placed later with Libby, McNeill & Libby and California Packing Company among firms involved.
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Navy Department
Honolulu
Firmen
Pearl City
Frost Company
Maui Pineapple Company
Man
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Hawaiian Pineapple Company
Ban Franch
California Packing Comnant
San Freaneleen
Libby, McNell & Libby
Chicago
Officials Plan Rehabilitation of New Republic
Washington August 9 officials studied Amepira's push to rehabilitate Russia with the Root Commission's reports and the president's guidance. Special reports will outline labor, military, and religious aspects as Russia forms a new government with worker involvement and potential federation of skilled and unskilled labor amid freedoms and organizational growth.
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Amepira
Silex
Tuasia
United States
Mr. Root
Ministry
Charles Edward ‘Ruznell
Workmen's Council
Cyrus Hl
MeCormick
Charles Dertron
Saance
James Duncan
Labor
John K. Mott
Charles Crane
Hucht L. Scott
Army
James I. Glennon
Navy
Helal
Duscan
Duncan
Ourr
Iwaan Petrograd
Aili
Antis
Bat
Eee
Labour councils and wages discuss global shifts
A noisy session in the council area centers on rising wages, with comparisons to Asia and factory practices. Speakers claim workers see employers growing rich, note summer vacations, and press for government action. The council is described as well regulated with 109 members, 830 with votes and 200 without, speeches limited to ten minutes, ministers exempt from voting. The mission’s lunch with Secretary Lansing is referenced as officials plan future departures from Washington.
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Ite
Auasia
Rota
United States
Council
Lansing
Rent
New York
Washington
War Department urged to restore old tactical unit
Maj. Gen. Pershing urged restoring the old army corps tactical unit to European 39 000 men strength. He says reductions will create many vacancy opportunities for majors and brigadiers, while administrative work may be discarded and redone. The change mirrors French and British trench warfare practice, aligning ground forces with frontline needs.
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Aug
Pershlag
War Department
Terzhing
Funston
Ts Prac
Reneral
Splendid Men In Army Training Camp In France
Aug 3 The deep impression from three weeks with American soldiers in France shows earnestness and hard work. Officers and troops acknowledge the seriousness of the task ahead for America to take its place in combat. The men are diligent, absorbing war knowledge quickly to become effective instructors for future units. The camp atmosphere reflects ambition to build a capable fighting force.
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France
America
United States
Trpinina
Troops Called to Keep Up the Fight for Arizona
Phoenix dispatch reports Attorney General Wiley E Jones unable to handle the Elden incident as six investigators from Arizona and the federal labor department were turned back. Governor Campbell left for Tucson en route to Bisbee to undertake a personal investigation. The piece discusses American morale, training, and the expectation of a long, arduous war effort in France and the role of American troops.
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Tribee
Dunies
Campbell Todas
Fe Erlred
Tucson
Enrouia
Bisbre
Enroute
Phoenix
Art
Wiley E. Jones
Eldec
Arizona
Engagements Along Whole Front Meet s With Success
Aug 9 Paris dispatches quote the Italian war department on operations on the Australian front. Patrols clashed along the entire line with enemy losses and prisoners taken. Artillery duels were heavy in the middle sector and on the Carso. Mignis and airmen raided the Chiaporano area dropping bombs causing damage to military works.
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Tome
Italian War Department
Australalian Front
Immense Task Before Russia in August Dispatches
Special dispatches from Petrograd outline the imperial task facing the new ministry. Restoration of order and discipline in the army is essential amid internal disorganization and shortages. Corroborating reports speak of factories halted for lack of furs and transport, with winter approaching and soldiers awaiting doors murmur. Kerensky’s leadership is deemed crucial. resignation of the minister linking government to workers and soldiers is approved to unite the country. If Kerensky falters, democracy in Russia could suffer a severe blow. Meanwhile in Washington President Wilson signs the $27 million harbors and appropriation bill, and troops in the field receive orders for a Tarpon railway project to care for 16,000 horses and mules.
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Petmerad
Agreo
Enos Waltlog
Dremler Kereneky
Catherine Breaskovehaya
M. Taerdedli
Mia
Workmen's and Soldiers’ Council
Uremirr Kerensky
Kerensky
Musnian
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