Somber War Fourth Envo ys Join in Exercises
Washington marked Independence Day with quiet celebrations and patriotic speeches. Ambassadors Spring-Rice and Jusserand attended the Monument exercises with Secretary Daniels. District officials urged suffrage while crowds faced a brief clash as suffragists shouted near the White House.
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England
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Parisians Celebrate Fourth of July for U S Troops In Paris
crowds gathered along Rue de Varenne and across the Esplanade de Invalides to honor the first American expeditionary force en route to training behind the battle front. President Poincare Marshal Joffre and Gen Pershing reviewed the troops as bands played the Marsellaise and the Star Spangled Banner amid flags and cheers from a vast French audience.
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Washington summer amusements drive heavy passenger traffic
Intermittent booms from firecrackers or torpedoes punctuated a busy scene as excursion boats and railroads carried many travelers from Washington. The main evening entertainments were the play Our Alies at the National Sylvan Theater and the Continental Congress at DAR Hall, drawing crowds to two prominent venues.
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Troup Attends Chautauqua at Great Falls
An unusually large crowd gathered at Great Falls Virginia for chautauqua services with patriotism as the keynote. Pictures of former President Roosevelt and President Wilson drew applause as Sunday events announced Claude N Bennett's afternoon address at 3830 o'clock and Rev Albert H Zimmerman's evening talk on The Home the State the Church at 720 o'clock.
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Wilson
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Albert H. Zimmerman
Baker is New Censor Yet War Delays Dispatches From France
The War Department scraps normal channels as Baldwin Baker says censorship is temporary. Dispatches from France to the Associated Press were sent to the Secretary of War for approval, delaying important reports and prompting assurance that the procedure is only temporary and will end soon. Civil war spreads in China with Li Yuanhung safe in Beijing and Li forces gaining ground. Navy revolt, Japan watches, and Allies may act if disorder grows.
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Pekine
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Nanking
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Tokyo
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Huan Tung
Chang Fisun
Baron Hayashi
Fireworks Claim Two Child Victims in Washington Fourth
Washington's safe Fourth of July celebration claimed two child victims hospital records show nine year old Elsie Starkey daughter of Nellie Starkey 469 H Street NW severely burned when her clothing caught fire from a lit sparkler and two year old Edward McGraft son of Mary McGraft 223 Seventh Street NE was injured when a firecracker exploded in his face burning his temple and injuring one eye.
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Nellie Starkey
H Street
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Edward McGraft
Mary McGraft
Seventh Street
Suspected German Spy Arrest Ties LW W Organizer to Graber
Scranton Pennsylvania July 4 Federal authorities say Joseph Graber an organizer for the Industrial Workers of the World was arrested on charges of being a German spy. They claim recent coal region strikes were stirred by German agents aiming to cut US war effort by reducing coal output. Graber held without bail under the alien enemy act. officials say German money funded IWW activities to provoke strikes in the anthracite fields.
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Industrial Workers of the World
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United States
Graber
John M. McCourt
Lsaders
Industrial Workers of the World Movement
LW. W
Anti Saloon League Leader Blames Liquor Crowd at Convention
Norfolk July 4 The State convention of the Anti-Saloon League heard Rev Dr James Cannon Jr charge the liquor lobby with placing beer profits above patriotism and threatening Senator Martin to defeat all food measures unless prohibition amendments are dropped. He said patriotism drove the League to follow the President’s plea to halt efforts to amend the food bill.
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Martin
Anti- Saloon League
Virginia Beach
James Cannon
Antisaloon League
American Troops Lodged In Luxury by Paris Hosts
Paris hosts American troops lodging in a new three story building with light, well ventilated upper floors. Ground floor holds showers and wash rooms. French soldiers provide a luncheon of roast beef cold sausage potatoes salad cheese bread coffee and fruit.
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British Notables Attend Independence Day Reception at Page Residence
London July 4 The Independence Day reception at the American Ambassador Page and Mrs Page drew 2060 attendees including the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne the Duke of Marlborough Viscountess Hartshour t and the Dowager Countess of Essex British officials and MPs were present Also Robert P Skinner spoke at a patriotic concert noting American gratitude for England Gordon Selfridge praised Americans in war and business The National Liberal Club luncheon backed US cooperation in democracy and liberty and the American Circle Lyceum Club hosted a wartime luncheon with Canadian and British officers present.
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Page
Marquis and Marchionesa of
Lansdowne
Duchase of Marlborough
Viscountess
Hartsourt
Countess of Essex
Foreign
Robert P. Skinner
Aallors’ Society
England
Gordon Selfridge
National Liberal Club
Marquisa
Lincolnshire
United States
Wilson
American Circle Lyceum Club
British Fly Old Glory And Exchange Calls at Naval Base
At the American flotilla base in British waters on Independence Day, Old Glory flew beside the union jack over the naval station. Vice Admiral Sims and British officers exchanged greetings aboard ships and in person. Floral designs in American colors were sent to the American officers, and hundreds of American sailors enjoyed a concert at the new club house ashore.
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Eulogies for U S War Entry From Abroad and Virgin Islands Celebration
Buenos Aires July 4 letter from Luie M Drago former foreign minister and Drago doctrine author praised the United States for entering the war in Europe to exterminate absolutism and militarism. He could not attend due to illness. In St Thomas Virgin Islands American Independence Day was celebrated with military parades naval displays concerts sports and festivities.
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Luie M Drago
Permanent Court of Arbitration
the Hague
Drago
United States
Europe
St Thomas
Virgin Islands
Every U S Citizen $11 51 Richer Than 1914
Data from a Federal Reserve bulletin shows the average American is about 11.51 richer than in 1914. Total currency in circulation rose from 3.45 billion on June 1 1814 to 4.742 billion on June 1 1917. Per capita wealth in 1934 was 34.35 dollars, rising to 45.56 by June 1817.
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United States
Federal Reserve Bulletin
Belgians in Tears as Ireland Speaks at Fourth of July
Archbishop Ireland moved the Belgian war commission to tears during a Minneapolis July Fourth address. He vowed the flag would stay on European battlefields until Belgium is restored, pledging 100 million Americans would lay down their lives if needed. Gen Leclercq and Belgian dignitaries were moved to embrace. crowds stood in reverent silence as he urged steadfast resolve and victory under The Star-Spangled Banner. The Belgian mission plans to tour Montana and Washington state after leaving Minneapolis.
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Belgian War Commission
United States
Europe
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Leclercq
Himeestf
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Count dia@Urael
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Butte Mont
Spokane
Briton Pleads for Quick Help From America
London July 4 Sir William Robertson Arthur Balfour and Rear Admiral de Chair were principal speakers at the American Society banquet closing the independence day celebrations in London. Robertson pressed for aid from America while Balfour lamented the English speaking bond 1406 years old and de Chair honored the American navy aiding Britain.
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William R Robertson
Imperial Staff
Arthur J Balfour
Dudley de Chair
American Society
Robertson
America
Balfour
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