Prohibition Delays Rewrite of War Time Revenue Bill
Congress faces a long session as liquor tax losses force redrafting of the war revenue bill. Senate moves to finish the administration food control measure while House tackles the trading with the enemy bill. Chamberlain aims for a Thursday vote if cloture fails. Debate centers on plant seizures and price controls amid broad control efforts across steel, cotton, wool, and coal.
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Henry Field Dies After Lung Abscess Surgery
Henry Field heir to Marshall Field fortune died after an operation for a lung abscess at Presbyterian Hospital. He was married in February to Nancy Kean Perkins and to be buried in Greenwood, Virginia. His death alters the Field estate, making Marshall Field 3d reportedly the wealthiest young man alive.
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London
France
Marshall Field 3d
Second Illinois Meld Artillery
No Criminal Prosecution In Steamer Columbus Crash
Milwaukee July 8 District Attorney WA Zabel announced there would be no criminal prosecution tied to the coroners inquest verdict on the steamer Christopher Columbus accident last Saturday. He said the evidence did not show criminal negligence.
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Zabel
Wilson Proclamation Barring Exports Under Federal License
President Wilson issues a wartime proclamation barring export of coal coke fuel oils kerosene gasoline food grains meat fats pig iron steel billets ship plates scrap iron fertilizer arms ammunition and explosives to many countries including Britain France Italy and others. It reserves powers to the Secretary of Commerce to deny vessel clearance and imposes fines or imprisonment for violations with forfeiture of cargo. The order takes effect July 15 1917 and cites enforcement under federal law.
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Rules for Issuance of Export Licenses by Redfield
Secretary Redfield outlines procedure for exporting in the Presidents proclamation. Applications may be filed with the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce in Washington or at regional offices in New York Boston Chicago Lewiston New Orleans San Francisco and Seattle. License validity is 60 days and must be renewed if not shipped. Branch offices have instructions to handle applications but some may go to Washington for decision. Telegraphic submission to the Division of Export Licenses is advised.
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Embargo by Wilson halts war exports
The article reports a government embargo plan to control exports including coal, food grains, meats, and war materials to curb shortages at home and limit neutrals aiding Germany. It notes a new wheat buying council, potential U S agency setup under Hoover, and expected price effects abroad and at home.
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Council For
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Federal Food Administration
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Germany
War costs per day across major belligerents
A historical accounting lists daily wartime expenditures by nations including Britain, the United States, Germany, France, Russia, Austria and Italy. It notes estimates from Bonar Law and McAdoo, shifts in currency value for Russia, and the enormous scale of first-year war spending totaling billions daily across the allied and central powers.
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Defiant pickets plan new drive by suffrage militants
Suffrage headquarters in Madison Place disclosed plans for another demonstration this week by National Woman’s Party militants. Ten pickets freed from District Jail after 39 hours received a “homecoming breakfast.” Gladya Greiner of Baltimore was released Saturday when her mother paid a $2 fine. Warden Zinghan presided at the breakfast and led singing with the group. Mrs Frederick C Howe urged direct action at Congress doors to press for the ballot.
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Misa Gladya Greiner
Baltimore
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Frederick C Howe
Immigration Commissioner
New York
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Hilquit Named Socialist Party Mayor Candidate
New York July 9 Morrig Hilquit Socialist delegate to the Stockholm conference who was refused passports by the State Department was nominated for mayor at the city convention of the Socialist party. Frank A Sieverman nominated for comptroller said he would rather wear stripes than a uniform and predicted a bad year for Socialists.
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Premier Lyoff Sees Russian Army Reborn For Liberty
Petrograd reports Premier Lyoff declares Russia’s army is recreated and marching toward victory, noting a new revolutionary spirit and improved munitions while transport remains a major challenge. He appeals for American aid, especially in transport and food, and outlines broad reforms and cautious optimism for a post czar era.
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Associated Press
France
U. S. Force Moves Soon to Advanced Training Base
Pershing plans for a permanent American training camp in France and for future front-line participation. Troops are forming, with a battalion already training behind the lines, as rail assets and French homes aid the transfer, while morale and relations with French civilians improve.
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New York Enemies Ignore Wilson Proclamation in Barred Zone
An investigation in New York reveals enemy aliens largely ignore President Wilson's barred zone order issued April 7. Few have surrendered arms or sought permits, with minimal enforcement and disorganised federal actions. Only about 30,000 of 65,000 applications were completed, and tens of thousands remain unaddressed across Brooklyn and New Jersey districts.
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McCray Refrigerator Co advertises sales and repair services
An OCR fragment advertises McCray Refrigerator Co. offering refrigerators, repair services, cleaners, and parts at 6ll FS NW Main 846 Palm and a shade shop at 710 Mtl Bt NW Main 1lat. It promotes summer window shades at factory prices.
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