House Debating Telegraph Bill in Washington
July 12 report details House debate on a wartime resolution to empower the president to seize the telegraph, telephone, cable and radio system. Senators Reed, Temerene, and Sherman push for extensions and exemptions for the press while administration leaders seek swift action and broader wartime controls.
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House
Povernament Control
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Missouri
Temerene
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Michigan
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San 3
Dureson
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Uiitary Committee
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Hydro Airplane Crashes Into Bay Guardian Report
A hydro airplane crashed into the bay today near the coast. Local responders retrieved one fatality and are searching for additional possible casualties. The incident is under investigation by maritime authorities and police.
Bicycle Ridership Arrest On Sidewalk Near Five Points
Soh Witans, a young man of Five Points, was arrested yesterday for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk near his home. Judge George Turker gave a pending sentence until morning in municipal court. Judge Walker denounced excessive sidewalk riding and warned that repeat offense would bring a stiffer penalty.
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Lindanist Chapel
Invermont Ogden City Cemetery
Propaganda Train Ties German Money to U S War Bonds
New York reports show German propaganda funded in part by German war bonds sold in the United States. Investigators say Count von Bernstorff and Dr. Heinz Albert assisted with newspaper control and used accounts in sixteen New York banks to conceal payments. Large sums were allegedly sent to Latin America for propaganda work.
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Taray
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Heitish Albert
Geran
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New York State
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Albert
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Aaki
South America
County Child Welfare Work Aims At New Center
A county child welfare committee led by the superintendent of schools discussed establishing a center for welfare work. The group plans to weigh and assess children within the county, focusing on those under two months old, hoping to complete the initiative in the coming months under federal guidance.
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H.C. Jotment
Wen Mead
Smith and Wesson Employees Strike Demands Over Wages
Workers at Smith and Wesson pistol makers strike demanding higher wages and better conditions as they accuse management of delaying improvements while the firm continues to operate on government contracts.
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Mang
Smith
Ate Wesson Company
Eleven More Distinguished Service Crosses Awarded
Washington July 12 The Distinguished Service Cross has been awarded by General Pershing to eleven more officers and men of the American Expeditionary Forces for gallantry. Among the recipients are Lieutenant-Colonel Logan Foland and Major T 14 for actions in the Belleau Wood fight on June 6. Others cited for Seicheprey actions on April 20-21 include Sergeants Nenjaywin James Juahua X Thosdhead Corporal James 4 Thomley Privates H A Johnson J C Parent Edward L Dion Jeremiah Tryon Frank Pr Gordon and Willard 8 44 Pauley. The awards to Broadhead and Gordon were made posthumously.
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Naunerd
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T. 14
Furfill
Belle <Ood
Seicheprey
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Jua- Hua X. Thosdhead
James
Thomley
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J. C. Parent
Edward L. Dion
Jeremiah
Tryon
Frank Pr. Gordon
Willard
Pauley
Broadhead
Gordon
Pverhumanaly
America to Observe French Bastile Day
WARLIINGTON July 12 A resolution by Senator Walsh of Montana urging American citizens to celebrate Bastille Day on July 14 as a mark of special regard for France and its ally status was adopted unanimously by the general assembly. A message will be transmitted to the French government by the secretary of state.
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Walsh
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Castile
France
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Plate
Elaborate Plans to Receive Japanese Red Cross Unit
Elaborate arrangements announced by the American Red Cross prepare for the Japanese Red Cross unit led by Prince Yoshihisa Tokugawa to arrive in Washington next Tuesday. President Wilson will receive the party Friday, and they will proceed to New York that evening. The delegation brings gifts of cotton and gauze for American army hospitals in France.
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Red Cross
Yoshihisa Tokugawi
American Red Cross
Wilson
New York
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France
Wages Re adjusted at War Plants
Washington July 12 The War Labor Board announced a 40 cent per hour wage at Waynestoro war supply plants affecting about three thousand workers. The raise is 10 cents above the workers’ request. A decision on a general minimum for workers and eight hour day standards was scheduled for July 23.
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War Supply
Waynestoro
War Labor Board
Cause of death of Major Mitchel and aviation crash details
Washington July 12 A report on the aviation accident that killed Mayor John Purroy Mitchel shows the crash resulted from the aviator failing to attach his wing. No evidence of defective machine parts was found. A second item from Bliss Texas July 1 explains that Mexicans are nicknamed Spick among enlisted soldiers with the origin traced to canal era usage.
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John Purroy Miluner
War Department
Bliss
Tex
Asmong
Panama
Soldiers rush home on furlough from Camp Kearny
Four soldiers were packing their grips and preparing to depart while Capt Ward arrived from the const district. The scene described a rush of men eager to return to the city after furlough as Tason busied himself with preparations for the move back to Camp Kearny.
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Dr. Ward
Eloery
Fils Telly
Tason
Camp Kearny
Expert Foot Care Rules From Fort Wees Lecture
A government shoe and foot expert lectured at Fort Wees on proper army footwear. Robine, in charge of shoe repair shops in San Antonio and other posts, demonstrated correct lacing and arch support while inspecting soldiers for broken arches, blistered heels, and other foot ailments. He outlined techniques to keep balance, prevent fatigue, and maintain proper foot health during marches.
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Germans Worried By U S Aid To Entente In France
Geneva dispatch reports a German officer, anxious over American support to the Entente in France. He cannot grasp why U boats cannot stop the rising American landings, noting Germans learn truth only from foreign newspapers.
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Tribune de Geneva
Forest Service Red Crows Auxiliary Holds Monthly Meeting
Forest Service Red Crows auxiliary meets at Forest Service halls this evening. All members are urged to attend. Daughters of Pioneers plan an excursion to Lagoon next Thursday July 18 with resort amusements in the afternoon and dancing in the evening. All members invited.
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WII
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World Markets and Livestock Reports From Kansas City and Omaha
The day’s market overview notes mixed activity across commodities and livestock. U.S. steel and oil sectors show traces of price movement while livestock from Kansas City and Omaha reveals higher hogs and varying cattle values amid steady demand, with receipts and price ranges listed for steers heifers bulls cows and sheep. Workforce and market conditions are touched on alongside trading trends in grains and metals.
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Cord and grain markets show gains and policy tension
In Chicago the cord market rose on artillery demand and heat needs, with August at 1.60 and September around 1.60. Oats followed corn higher while nearby oats weaker on hedge selling. Wheat futures held near 1.61 with gains offset by price risks. In New York sugar remained steady as market sentiment cooled amid policy lore.
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