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Let America Unite for Victory in Russia War Effort
A column argues Americans must demonstrate unwavering support for Russia against Germany, urging a united national vow to stay the course until victory. It criticizes domestic divisions, draft controversy, and anarchist fears, urging Congress to back a full American commitment and mirror France in steadfast fighting.
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Political War Unity Urged Amid Attack Politicking
Editorial urges temperate debate on war measures and taxes, condemns partisan attacks as counterproductive. It stresses the president’s leadership, Congress’s duty to the American people, and unity against German-spy and pro-German influences. Includes satirical and topical vignettes on society, servicemen, and home front behavior.
War Policy Defends Export Rules Aimed at Germany
The United States rejects claims that export controls and shipyard commandeering target Japan or neutrals. Officials emphasize the steel and foodstuffs embargo serves to win the war against Germany and strengthen ties with allies. A Japan mission is seen as boosting friendly relations while neutrals are urged to welcome moves toward victory.
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Pacific
State Department
Germany
Japan
Revising Eulogies on Kaiser's Page Stir In Chicago Schools
A Chicago school board debate centers on a eulogistic Kaiser tribute in a spelling book. Patrons split between removing the page and preserving it, arguing over intent and wartime lessons. The piece forecasts broad revisions in biography after the war and asserts praise is safest after death.
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Germany
Chicago
Chicago School Board
A Useless Valuation Calls For War Time Suspension
A editorial argues that a four year wartime valuation of U S railroads is wasteful. It says the tentative figures will change, costs run into billions, and 6500 workers are tied up. The piece urges repeal of the valuation law to save money and improve railroad efficiency during the war.
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Moor Park Heir Marries Washington Heiress and Royal Linkages
Lord and Lady Ebury celebrate a golden wedding at Moor Park Hertfordshire. Their eldest son Capt. the Hon. Robert Grosvenor marries Florence Padelford of Washington and Baltimore, daughter of Edward M. Padelford and his former wife Mrs Ernest Cunard. The piece traces Moor Park’s history, ties to Westminster and Monmouth, and notes royal connections through the Grosvenor family and past owners. It also discusses treatment of German officers in captivity and a parliamentary debate on courtesy salutes to enemy officers.
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Peking
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Hanover
Alban
Webster Completes Ashburton Treaty with England 75 Years Ago
Seventy one years ago today August 4 1843 Daniel Webster for the United States and Lord Ashburton for Great Britain completed the Ashburton treaty The article notes Webster faced severe political crises including a rushed cabinet resignation and war fears yet remained at his post The treaty settled the disputed Maine boundary and other issues in a manner honorable to the United States.
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United States of America
Lord Ashburton
Great Britain
Ashburton
William Seward
Webster
Mcleod
New York
Maine
England
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Tyter
Army Orders Promotions and Detachments Listed
Major Edward D. Ardery to report to the commanding general Eastern department as assistant to the department engineer. Promotions in the artillery announced. First Lieut. Fred Seydel detailed to aviation corps board in Boston. Capt. John A. Berry proceeds to Fort Des Moines as quartermaster. Maj. Charles Y. Brownlee to Governora Island as assistant to the department surgeon. A detached officers list names numerous Majors and Captains across infantry regiments, including Connolly Schoeffel Ovenshine Maxey Nicklin French Stacey Cavenaugh Wickham Conrad Prescott Falls Graham Humphrey Tillman Helden Toffey Martin Whesler Leonard Shaffer Curtis Jordan Gibson Hugust Sheldon Taylor Halstead Knight Macnab Parrott Catlin Knebenshus Crimmins McCook Price Pond Cooke Powers and others.
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Eastern Department
Artillery
Fred Seydel
Signal Corps
Boston
Mass
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John A. Berry
Fort Des Moines
Laws
James M. Graham
Charles F. Humphrey, Jr
Benjamin J. Tillman
George J. Helden
John J. Toffey
William H. Jordan, Jr
Easton R. Gibson
Adolphe H. Hugust
Raymond Sheldon
James D. Taylor
Frank Halstead
Harry E. Knight
Archie J. Harris
Alexander J. Macnab
Ralph B. Parrott
G. de Grass
Treasury Ledger Shows August 7 1817 Revenue and Disbursements
United States Treasury report lists August 7 1817 receipts of 3 524 453 40 and ordinary disbursements of 10 078 718 61. It also presents month totals year to date and balance figures for the general fund assets including gold silver currency and bank notes across Federal reserve and national banks. Plus a light humor item from Keokuk Times about an old gentleman and his daughter wedding.
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Philippines
Proceedings in Brief on Food Bill and War Measures
Adjourned at 6 15 pm until noon tomorrow. Conference report on the administration food bill approved 66 to 7 with Dems Hardwick Hollia Reed and Republicans France Gronna le Foretie Penrose voting no. Reed insists on heavy war mobilization while Sen Lewis hints soldiers may be sent to Russia and Italy. Womans party seeks hearing on espionage law amendment to shield picketing of the White House. Bainbridge Colby confirmed to the Shipping Board 4 to 16 with Kenyon Norris Poindexter Johnson voting with Democrats. Several nominations sent to the Senate, including Enloe Rice Corbbally Stedman. Metcalf postmaster rejected. House not in session. meets tomorrow noon with Speaker Clark to sign the food bill. Beekes vs Bacon election case argued before House elections committee over irregularities in count.
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United States
Oklahoma
Clarence R. Rice
Ohio
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Thomas Corbally
Great Falls
Mont
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Colombia
George Prett Ingersoll
Connecticut
Siam
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Mich
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Old Glory unfurls in praise amid war efforts and nation hope
A Brooklyn style reflection celebrates the American flag as Old Glory while urging unity and resolve during wartime. It links patriotic duty to vision and courage, urging readers to rally behind the flag and the nation’s ideals. Amid notices, Architects for War Service report gauges of architects willing to aid the government, detailing chapters and qualifications to match skilled members with war work.
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Council of National Defense
Between Two Fires From The Ladies Home Journal
An elderly farmer, Countessel, recounts educating his two sons as a doctor and a lawyer. A visitor praises the plan as excellent, but the farmer jokes about the strain on the family. A derailment incident looms in a misquoted remark about damages.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Countessel
Patten Sees New York Mayor Fight Centered on Democracy
Postmaster Tom Patten of New York, in Washington briefly, argues the New York mayoralty hinges on self government and a straight Democratic ticket. He criticizes a so called reform coalition and says Democrats must unite behind a capable Democrat to win. He notes his new postmaster appointment followed a contentious contest among rivals.
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Sweden May Join the Entente in War Outlook
The Raleigh quotes Swede John Olin and Ohio officials predicting Sweden may enter World War I on the side of the Entente, possibly ending its monarchy and sparking a republic. Ohio’s Dr. John Emerson Monger touts high registration and voting efforts for soldiers, while New York’s J Sullivan supports preserving soldier ballots.
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