Poland relief talks stall over British food shipment terms
Berlin says moratorium conditions on American food to Poland hinder cooperation but relief may be unnecessary after October 1 due to good harvest. Germany informs the United States that talks are pointless while Britain’s offer to allow passive American food into Poland hinges on Teutonic fronts not seizing native products. The note references President Wilson’s letter and seeks joint action to feed Poles amid the crisis.
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French Armies Hear Cheerful Messages From Joffre Poincare and Lloyd George
On the second war anniversary French troops received messages of cheer from Gen Joffre President Poincaré and British War Minister Lloyd George. They declared German knell sounded and praised Allied unity, strength, and recent Verdun defense, with confidence in victory as the war enters a new phase.
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Koenig’s Last Words Praise for the U S
Captain Koenig and 27 crewmen sailed from Baltimore after reporting Germany’s Deutschland had been sighted. He praised American reception, telling customs surveyor Guy Steele that they perceived friendly feelings in the United States and that the Fatherland will not forget the courtesy shown.
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Ship Ecuador Capsizes Off Corstifucion Coast
A steamship named Ecuador capsized today off Corstifucion Port in Chile. Forty people are reported drowned with many others rescued by boats dispatched from the Maule River mouth.
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Deutschland Sails on Homeward Trip from Baltimore
Excitement gripped the pier as the Deutschland pulled away with Esco and Timmins alongside. Captain Koenig stood in the conning tower as the convoy circled Hampton Roads and the submarine started its solo run. Gustav Prusse, deceased from the voyage, did not return, and Bremen’s arrival is awaited. cargo rumored to include rubber nickel and substantial gold.
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Bremen Myth Decried By French Visitor Says Submarine Is Hoax
Henri Detollenaire, a Frenchman in the United States placing war munitions orders, declares the merchant submarine Bremen is a German naval ruse to lure England’s ships and aid the Deutschland. He cites Paris officials and claims British authorities are aware of the ploy.
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Deutschland Never Sailed Across Atlantic Bluff Says Havre Circles
Paris dispatch reports Havre shipping circles claim the Deutschland never crossed the Atlantic. It allegedly was shipped in parts aboard neutral ships to unfrequented ports, assembled, and then sailed into Baltimore within the three mile limit.
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Sewer Tap Law in Effect for Alexandria Property Owners
Alexandria imposes fines for Delays in sewer connections and permits. About 250 affected properties yet to comply. Tax includes $10 sewer tap plus $1 per front foot. 2,100+ houses already connected. Funeral notices for Miss Mary E Johnson and Charles Mumford. Other items: shares meeting in Atlanta, July marriage licenses 72 issued, 33 deeds filed.
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Allies Lost 350000 Men in Somme Fight, German Staff Says
Berlin reports via wireless that the German General Staff estimates Anglo French losses at about 360000 in the Somme offensive, with British casualties around 239000 and French losses totaling near 350900. It notes German lines showed little disruption, and fortifications are being rebuilt behind the front.
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Navy Officers Clash Over Selection Plan For Promotions
Rear Admirals Badger Strauss oppose Senate amendments to promote by selection, saying it would tear the navy apart and inflate politics. Admiral Blue supports, arguing it would place young, competent officers in key posts. Hearings before House conferees continue with examination of officer ratios and staff corps provisions, while Chaplain Bayard asks for a dedicated bureau of chaplains. Battery B reaches minimum war strength and may move to the border, with 130 recruits ready for the First Separate Battalion at Naco Arizona. officers report readiness and expect dispatch pending authorization.
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Webster to Hear Court Martial Verdict On Wandering Soldiers
Bisbee Aug 1 Special to The Washington Font six enlisted men from a field ambulance unit face court martial after crossing the international line at Naco. Col Webster awaits the reviewed decision as signal corps crews string wire and train in hand signaling at Warren camp. Col Robert H Moble departs for a retiring board and Lieut Col Frank D Webster assumes command ready to hear the verdict in the next day or 80 hours.
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Funston to bar liars from camps amid guard woes
General Funston telegraphs Washington that he will purge national guard camps of newspaper correspondents he calls pests for false camp reports. District commanders will act against dispatches deemed untruthful, with trials by militia officers and possible removal from camp. He praises most guardsmen for enduring hardships and criticizes persistent critics. The note ends with an ad for the 1816 Automobile Route Book.
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District Budget Extended as Wilson Signs August Appropriation
President Wilson signed a resolution extending for August the appropriations from last year’s budget to run the District government. Since the new appropriation bill had not passed, July followed the existing procedure.
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Jersey City Bars Ammunition Cars After Black Tom Blast
Jersey City city commissioners vote 4 to 1 to remove and bar freight cars laden with high explosives from entering the city within 48 hours. Director of Public Safety Frank Hague is ordered to enforce the resolution using all available means as federal and state authorities were deemed powerless under existing laws.
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Hague vows arrests if railroad workers defy resolution
Der Hague said he will arrest every railroad official or employee who fails to comply after a conference with Federal and State authorities. The commission’s action followed talks that admitted the Sunday disaster could not have been prevented by stricter enforcement. The death toll rose to five as Patrolman James Doherty of Jersey City died from internal injuries after being buried under debris.
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Clark Nominated Again for Congress in Democratic Primary
Montgomery Mo August 1 Speaker Champ Clark was renominated without opposition in the Democratic primary for Congress in this district He will face Republican Walter L Cole who was also nominated without opposition in the general election This marks Clark’s twelfth consecutive nomination and potential thirteenth term in Congress His first race pitted him against R H Norton of Leroy
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