Army in Bad Tangle Chief of Staff Absence At War Height
George Rothwell Brown reports a split in American military leadership as Gen. Scott remains in Russia and no clear chief of staff is named. Officers debate Kuhn as successor while Pershing concentrates on strategy amid wartime faults in the War Department and persistent clashes between the general staff and bureau chiefs.
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Gen. Kuhn
Scott
Roosevelt
George Rothwell Brown
United States
Sla
Atlantic
America
Feneral
Gen
Staf
Russia
Root Commission
AIA
Baker
Gen. Scott
Aussie
Petrograd
Kwhn
Col. Roosevelt
Ala
Kuhn
Pershing
Futher
General Staff
War Department
First of Men Drafted Congratulated in Letter By President Wilson
President Wilson sent a letter to Harry C Gilbert aged 21 the first man drafted for the new national army. Gilberts father serves as a guard at the White House and the family resides in Washington. The president writes of his special interest and gratitude for his eagerness to serve at the earliest opportunity in the war effort. Gilbert drafted as a private is commissioned second lieutenant.
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Wilson
Harry C. Gilbert
Gilbert
Army staff reform sparks internal clash and delays
Conflicts over supervision of equipment and supplies split army leaders. General staff powers are debated, with recommendations repeatedly rejected and plans altered, while the army lacks a clear head. Critics warn the needed brain and right arm will emerge only as the war progresses on battlefields in France.
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Staf
Breede
di Ter
Sailors Save 31 From East River
New York July 31. Fourteen of thirty one workmen rescued after a ganplank broke from a battleship in the New York navy yard plunging workers into the water. Several were taken to hospitals. no drownings believed. Sailors leaped in uniformed to help, divers in the water, and 646 bodies found. Slack water prevented loss from drowning, but final counts awaited tomorrow.
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New York
New York Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Frisco to greet Japanese mission in San Francisco
San Francisco July 31 Mayor James Rolph Jr. asked Congress for authority to arrange a reception for a Japanese mission touring the United States en route to Washington. The group is led by Viscount Kikujir Isai, former foreign minister. No visit date was announced.
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San Francisco
James Rolph, Jr
United States
Washington
Viscount Kikujité Isai
War Tax Bill Revised To Tax Land For War Aid
National High Cost of Living committee adopts resolutions calling for federal ownership of coal oil ores timber land and water power with taxes on land values and a 1 to 2 percent levy on unimproved land to fund the war. Speakers include Howard Keating Robert Crosser Louis Post and Frederick Howe. Separate Senate panel plans to raise about 1.86 to 2.01 billion more via taxes on liquor incomes and corporate profits with revisions to alcohol and tobacco taxes and a larger levy on individual incomes.
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Congress
Raleigh
Adtunl
Howard Keating
Colorado
Robert Crosner
Ohio
Louis F. Post
Frederick ©. Howe
Port
New York
George P. Hampton
Farmers’ Executive
Western Starr
Farmers’ Committee
Benjamin C. Marsh
Harry A. Slattery
National Conservation Association
Hiant
Joseph Fels
Philadelphia
Frederick C. Howe
Robert Creaver
Crosser
Senators Align With Peace Party Amid War Trade Attacks
Senator Robert La Follette and Senator A J Gronna aligned with the peace movement per telegrams from the People’s Council. La Follette urged resisting threats from war traders while backing antiwar Congress candidates. Granma warned the Constitution remains in force. The Citizen-enemy effort aims to elect lawmakers reflecting peace views and protect liberty against intimidation. Colorado legislature approved a $10 gold piece for every state soldier.
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Robert M. la Palette
Wisconsin
A. J. Gronna
North Dakota
Fac
People’s Conneil
la Foliettea
Congress
Granma
Counscil
Enoy
la Fallette
Denver
Jaly
Colorado Leginlaturé
Urges Cabinet from House A Bill on Cabinet Members
A bill by Representative Campbell of Kansas to require the press ident to select cabinet members from House membership is introduced in the Houses. It says a cabinet officer shall keep his seat in the House after his term ends. Campbell argues the measure returns government to the people against executive bureaucratic dominance.
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Representative Campbell
Kansas
Campbell
Cisse
S Possidis
Paople
Liberty Loan Certificates At $390 Million Offered
Treasury unveils a large issue of certificates of indebtedness totaling 390,000,800 with a 3 percent rate, payable November 15, subscriptions close August 7, signaling the second Liberty Loan installment near. Officials expect up to 3.96 billion in total Liberty bonds and anticipate September sale. certificates redeemable at par and accepted for U.S. bonds to ease money-market strain.
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Treasury
United States
Maan
Censor Blocks Redfield News Stories Published
A government committee ordered suppression of several news items including Belgian peace prospects Boston dispatches and a Chicago visit details, citing public panic risk. Later secretary Rafael revealed ships moved to the navy, prompting withdrawal of the suppression order. Names Isis, Bache, and Surveyor tied to coast and geodetic survey.
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Staté Departmént Oficiales
Boston
Chicago
Department of Commerce
Navy
Committee
Sangetary
Waterways Debate Heats Up in House Discussion
Heated debate over contested amendments to the river and harbor bill dominated the House session yesterday. Rep Madden of Triols opposed the measure while Rep Moore of Pennsylvania supported it. The exchange featured sharp words and accusations of ridicule as the bill was sent to committee for further action.
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Dapate
Thal
Madden
Aginina
Moore
Maden
Entarance
Senate deadlock blocks ICA enlargement bill
Enlargement of the Interstate Commerce Commission is blocked as Confatuae a deadlock. The measure would require the full commission to rule on rate lease applications, and the question is to be referred back to both houses for a Senate amendment.
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Interetate Commerce Commission
Senate
House
Senaté
Tellin Ie Tetas
Speaker Clark's Son Promoted Lieutenant Colonel in Missouri Guard
Speaker Clark learns his son Myr Clark has been advanced to Lieutenant Colonel of the Missouri National Guard's Ninth Regiment. Clark, trained at Fort Myer VA, recently received a captain’s commission and resigned his current post after election to the Missouri regiment. Several fellow officers are his University of Missouri classmates.
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Wannete
Clark
Speaker Clark
Binth Regiment
Misaouri Mati¢nel Guard
Ita
Tontehe
Myr Clark
Resstva
Ea'np
Fort, Myer
Missouri
University of Missouri
Whisky withdrawals cost near forty million in three weeks
Government figures show about 40,006,000 in revenue lost over three weeks due to abnormal whisky withdrawals from warehouses amid tax increases. Representative Hun of Tennessee warned delays in the Budget/Income law could double the loss, citing a report to the federal tariff committee.
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Hun
Tentessee
Yasterday
Hull
Kithnin
Aircraft Supervision Board Urged for War Effort
Senator Sheppard introduced a bill to create a War and Navy department backed Aircraft Production Board to supervise construction and purchase of aircraft for the military. A subcommittee ordered it favorably reported to the Senate military committee.
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Vadoresa
War and Navy Departmente
Aircraft Production Board
Council of National Defense
Sanater Sheppard
Senats Military Committee
Acting Mayor of Cienfuegos Slain in Overlooked City
Habana July 31 Acting Mayor Flor encio Guerra of Cienfuegos was assassinated last night as he entered his home on the outskirts of the city. Five shots took effect. Guerra had only recently assumed control of the city government on Monday afternoon, replacing Santiago Rey who left on leave. The local police report there is no crew as yet of the assassin.
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Habana
Florencio Guerra
Cienfuegos
Senor Guerra
Clenfuegor
Santiago Rey
Tre Clentuegon Polite
Life-Savers Rescue Aviator Off Rocky River
In Cleveland on July 31 an aviator piloting a hydroplane ditched in Lake Erie several miles off Rocky River after his craft broke. Lifesavers towed him ashore, repaired the machine, and he resumed his westward trip without giving his name. the flyer was learned to be from Buffalo, New York.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Lake Erie
Rocky River
Buffalo
Tasaohin
Curtiss
Texas Official Arrested In Travia County Indictments
W. Woodman, Texas State labor commissioner, was arrested today by Sheriff George Matthews on perjury charges tied to allegedly padded expense accounts. Bond set at $1,000 per indictment. Indictments returned last Friday by the criminal district court of Travia county name state officials in the case.
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Austin
W. Wood- Msh
George & Matthews
Criminal District Court of
Travia County
Woodman
Palm Beach Suits At Friedlanders Attract Low Price
Outdoor fashion ad from Friedlander Brothers at 49R Ninth Street Northwest promotes Palm Beach and Kloth suits at 4.90 to 8.00, touting stylish options, comfortable wear, and wide sizes. Store offers open evenings for convenience and emphasizes value versus higher prices elsewhere.
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Palm Beach
Friedlander Brothers
Ninth Street
Ed Stasey
Abe
Friedlander
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