War Profiteering Under Fire as U S Faces Price Clash
A leading piece argues big business may spark unrest by overcharging for war materials as President Wilson pushes price controls. It calls for industry cooperation with government, warns of mob action against obstinate firms, cites England and France as models, and suggests parallel actions to curb food prices and protect labor. It notes uncertainty in representing U S industry and warns of possible chaos if talks fail.
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Wilson
United States
Germany
Europe
France
England
Department of Labor
Congress
Gsue
Russia
Kerensky
Gould Heir Gould Discusses Draft Exemption Bid
Kingdon Gould eldest son of George J Gould says he is not wealthy and may not seek exemption from the draft after marriage He reveals his wife supports his service and that financial strain prompted initial exemption thoughts He emphasizes he wants to serve and fears his absence would leave his wife in hardship.
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Washington Post
New York
Kingdon Gould
George J. Gould
Gould
National Army
Miss Annunziata
Camilla Maria
Lucci
de Saulles
Exemption Boards Overworked As 1022 Men Face Draft
Health officer criticizes district exemption boards for pushing to certify 1022 men for national army service within three days. Dr. William C. Woodward warns the rush harms board members health and efficiency. Miss Jeannette Rankin urges swift action to take over copper mines in Montana and Arizona amid strikes risking national defense.
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W. C. Woodward
National Army
William C. Woodward
District Appeals Board
Woodward
Jeannette Rankin
Montana
House
Arizona
Miss Rankin
Congress
Army Reorganization Cuts Division Size For Europe War
The War Department orders a shift to divisions of about 19 000 men by abandoning the 28 000 man unit. New plan adds heavier artillery and machine guns, trims infantry to two brigades, and attaches a trench mortar battery. Army corps realigned, guards to follow, and the Entente ally unit structure mirrored for mobility on the Western Front.
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War Department
Army Corps
National Guards
National Army
Unite
France
Tammany Platform Backs Public Ownership in Utilities
New York Aug 7 The Tammany fusion committee adopted a platform calling for municipal ownership and operation of all public utilities including traction gas electricity and telephones It marks a reformist stance as the party embraces a broad program and outlines a tentative city ticket led by William B Ellison John J Fitzzerald Alfred H Smith and Frank L Dowling for mayor comptroller alderman and Manhattan borough president respectively The lineup may change before final approval
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New York
Tammany
Democratic Fusion Committee
William B. Ellison
John J. Fitzzerald
Brooklyn
House
Board of Aldermen
Alfred H. Smith
Borough of Manhattan
Frank L. Dowling
U S to Extend Exports Control on Cotton Lumber Sugar
The United States likely will place cotton lumber and sugar under export control soon. The exports council has recommended licensing for these goods, joining foods feed stuffs iron steel and explosives. Officials deny a coal embargo on Canada and note Canada receives substantial coal from the United States amid regional shortages.
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Wilson
Exports Council
Export Council
United States
Canada
Bis Country
Dominion
New England
Bribes Offered to Draft Officials in New York
In New York on August 7, Deputy Attorney General Roscoe Conkling announced twelve cases of men attempting to bribe draft board officials to gain exemptions. Offenders offered 20 to 200 dollars to physicians or board members, with prosecutions possible for conspiracy or bribery of public officers and penalties up to two years in prison and a 10000 dollar fine. Boards also targeted notaries profiting from exemption affidavits, funneling work to designated notaries for small fees. Police and fire exemptions were addressed after an unofficial War Department opinion said officers may not be exempt.
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New York
Roscoe Conkling
Draft Board
Woods
Baker
Police and Fire Departments
Knights of Columbus Unlimited War Fund For Army Camps
Chicago August 7 a war fund of 3 000 000 will be raised by the Knights of Columbus for recreation centers for men in army and navy camps replacing the previously planned 1 000 000 The 1 009 000 fund already oversubscribed government notes 171 Roman Catholic chaplains will go to France with Pershing as first lieutenants Knights will support 200 chaplains with the colors.
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Chicago
Knights of Columbus
Supreme Council of the Order
France
Drafted First, Now Officer Henry C Gilbert Nominated
Henry Chapman Gilbert of Washington became the first draftee to be commissioned as a second lieutenant of cavalry. A 21 year old recent army examination passer, he was drawn under the draft and waived the five day notification to take the exam, awaiting call.
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Henry Chapman Gilbert
Washington
National Army
Draf
Senate
Gilbert
Red Cross Dividends Kept Pledged In New York
New York on August 7 reports only 1.412 million of 18 million Red Cross dividends declared in the recent campaign for New York City's fund have been paid. The finance committee announced no effort will be made to collect the promised dividends, as there is no desire to coerce unwilling stockholders.
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New York
Red Cross
New York City
Wilson Draft Parade Plan Discussed for District
Alexander Wolf and William F. Gude announce a draft demonstration led by President Wilson and cabinet members. The plan aims to mobilize the District and then extend to all U S cities, ending at Sylvan Theater. District commissioners and business leaders back the idea to avoid a mass meeting.
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Wilson
Alexander Wolf
William F. Gude
Board of Trade and
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Sylvan Theater
Messrs
Wolf and
Gude
Washington
19 Ships Sunk by One U Boat Report
Harold Hansen, a crewman from the Norwegian sailing ship Artensia, reports a U-boat commander sank 19 ships totaling about 66,000 tons in three weeks ending July 19. The Artensia was torpedoed after food was seized. crew survived in lifeboats.
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Atlantic
Harold Hansen
Detroit
Hansen
Artensia
Creel Committee Shifts Policy on Public Information
After criticism from Congress and press, George Creel, head of the Public Information Committee, orders removal of embellished stories. The group will issue only bald official announcements, reducing writer numbers and centralizing control of government news.
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Congress
George Creel
Committee On Public Information
Jackson Place
Creel
Liberia declares war on Germany in World War I
Liberia, allied with the United States and the Entente, unanimously passed a joint resolution on August 4 declaring war on Germany. The note notes Liberia’s colonial borders, population estimates, 1913 revenue, and wartime budget suspensions.
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Republic of Liberia
United States
Department of State
Germany
Liberia
Sierra Leone
Ivory Coast
Policeman Shot as Strike Riots Erupt in Springfield
Rioting resumed when the street car company ordered night service after a ten day stoppage. Policeman Noah Rell was fatally wounded by bullets from a nonunion crew. Governor Lowden sent 600 National Guardsmen to patrol the city as five suspects, including the car’s conductor and motorman, two guards, and a special deputy, were arrested. The company refused to recognize the striking Carmen union.
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Springfield
Noah Rell
Frank O. Lowden
Rell
Ralph Castles
Carmen
Tumulty Heads to Vacation After Heat Illness
Joseph P. Tumulty, Secretary to the President, went to the White House yesterday after illness from excessive heat. He is recovering rapidly and will leave Washington today for a short vacation in the mountains.
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Joseph P. Tumulty
White House
Washington
Murguia Led Mexican Officials in Juarez Talks With Germans
El Paso reports Gen Francisco Murguia commander of the northeastern Mexican zone and Gov Arnulfo Gonzales, with German residents of Chihuahua city, met in Juarez with German Consul Goeldner and other leaders during a two day border visit.
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el Paso
Tex
Francisco Murguia
Chihuahua City
Juarez
Chihuahua
Murguia
Arnulfo Gonzales
Goeldner
Border
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