Michaelis Succeeds Bethmann-Hollweg In German War Crisis
London July 14 Dr von Bethmann Hollweg resigns as German chancellor and Dr George Michaelis is appointed to succeed him. The move follows intense party debates and Crown Prince involvement, signaling broader upheaval in the imperial leadership and affecting plans for reform and peace. War Minister von Stein also resigns, framing the crisis in Berlin as aristocratic and militaristic power shifts. The imperial and Bavarian dynamics point to renewed uncertainty about Prussian dominance and Austria's peace push.
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Submarine in Chesapeake Bay Triggers Full War Watch
Word spread that a German submarine may be hiding in Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River. All forts and naval vessels are on constant alert with searchlights on the water and ships kept under guard. Officials avoid alarming the public while pursuing a possible threat.
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Hohenzollerns Offer Sham Reform To Save Dynasty
Washington dispatch reports German officials propose sham reforms after von Hethmann Hollweg’s retirement and George Michaelis’s appointment as chancellor. Rumors say the move aims to calm internal crisis and influence Allied perception while Austria seeks early peace to shield itself from disintegration.
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Hear Austria Is Ready For Peace
Washington reports in high circles that Austria Hungary may seek a separate peace with postwar aims. Roman Catholic German factions reportedly plan to join with Austria to form a new state or government independent from Prussia. News suggests Austrian ruling elements are surprised by renewed Russian offensives and may retreat from anti annexation demands.
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German cabinet resignations offered amid Berlin crisis
London reports Kaiser Wilhelm accepted Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg and Gen von Stein resignations. Resignations of all Prussian cabinet were tendered days ago. the emperor delayed some acceptances. Dispatches say Interior Minister Helfferich and Instruction Minister Salz were not present at recent meetings, implying they were dropped from the emperor’s counselors.
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Prince Applauded Foe Of Hollweg in Agadir Affair Debate
The crown prince in 1911 Germany applauded Herr von Heydebrand during the Reichstag clash over the Agadir affair, prompting his banishment to Danzig. The Zabern incident context includes a harsh telegram to Captain Forster, fueling debate on military versus civil power.
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Reach Ball Park by Air in 192? Navy Wins 3 to 2
Hempstead July 14 For the first time in aviation history teams from the army and navy flew from Long Island to play a benefit game for the American Red Cross. Navy won 3 to 2 with about 40 aircraft aloft over the Connecticut and Long Island shores. Henry P Davison chairman of the Red Cross war council hosted the event. H P Davison Jr held the rank of ensign.
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Strikers Riot in Brazil Amid Waterworks Attacks
In Sao Paulo fighting erupted between police and strikers as a Federal battalion left Rio de Janeiro for the city. Troops planned from Rio, gas supplies were cut, several strikers wounded and four reported killed. Workingmen in Rio sent telegrams of support. No disorder reported there.
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Edison Hints Of Great Invention At Dealers Conv
New York July 14 delegates to the Edison dealers convention were left guessing by a cryptic Edison statement delivered at his plant. He said we now have ALL the rebellious elements under control and hinted many more conventions would come as he claimed to remove the last jinx from the record. He offered no further details and smiled.
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Finns Assist Russia In Currency Loan Agreement
Helsingfors reports that after negotiations with the Petrograd delegation led by M. Tcheidse, the Finnish diet approved an immediate 15,000,000 mark loan and aims for a further 110,000,000 marks. The Finnish bank is to provide 68,000,000 marks for grain and flour purchases by Russia.
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U-Boat Threat and Aviation Bill Dominate News
Washington learns Germany plans a direct blow while U S ports face submarine risk. Navy plots and spy cases emerge amid tense times as Germany pressures US events. The House passes a $640 million aviation bill to build 22 000 airplanes with broad presidential powers.
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Lucy Burns
Martial law in Portugal suspended constitutional guarantees
Lisbon reports that constitutional guarantees were suspended across Portugal today effectively instituting martial law after a protracted parliamentary debate. The country remains quiet as authorities enforce new measures.
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Lisbon
Tisza Challenged to Duel in Budapest Parliament Turmoil
Geneva reports Count Tisza Hungarian premier faced a duel challenge from a furious Croatian deputy and Budapest parliament erupted in disorder. Hungarian deputies warned the Russian advance threatens the dual monarchy amid the fray.
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East River Crash Kills Two Industrial Men
Two men died when their launch was struck by a steamer on the East River. Harry A. Grace aged 50 and George Weston aged 55, superintendent and foreman of the Standard Oil Company, were aboard when the accident occurred tonight.
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Trimbled Distiller of Diamond Teeth Targeted by Swindlers
Special to The Washington Fest Chicago July 14 Col Thomas H Taylor Louisville distiller valued at about 200000 says he was fleeced by confidence men and women after meeting invited ladies and gentlemen at a road house. He woke to find 4500 in cash a 1200 diamond ring a 2000 diamond watch and 4000 in bank drafts missing along with a removable dental plate bearing his name. Four suspects including Thomas Wickes and wife Clarita Conger were arrested and two others sought.
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Argentine Senate Sets Tone on U S Fleet Visit
Buenos Aires July 14 The foreign affairs minister told a sen ate inquiry he answered questions on the international situation and knew nothing of a proposed visit by the American fleet. He said he informed Ambassador Stimson that the Argentine government would receive the U S squadron in Argentine waters in a friendly manner and without restrictions.
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Three Sisters Among Antwerp Executions Reported
Central News dispatch notes 38 condemnations at Antwerp with 15 shot on July 5. The Echo de Belge cites three sisters among the executed, accused of smuggling letters.
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Corn Shortage Cited in Major Producing States
Food administration reports a sharp corn shortage despite promises of a bumper crop. In producing states Liona, Ilinois, Ohio, Indiana and Nebraska stocks stood at 370 million bushels on June 1, down from 467 million a year earlier, a 24 percent loss.
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Contraband copper seized from Norwegian ship Conrad Mohr
A U S torpedo boat destroyer overhauled the Norwegian steamship Conrad Mohr and seized 10,000 feet of copper cable hidden in an oil tank. Captain Peter Hinarsen and chief engineer John Larsen were arraigned on defrauding the government by faking manifests and held on 25,000 dollars bail. The ship, chartered by Petroleum Company of Christiania, was chased after a search at the pier found nothing.
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Two Boston Journalists Die In Auto Crash
Two Boston newspaper men were killed and two others seriously injured when a heavy touring car crashed into a telegraph pole in Melrose Massachusetts. The deceased are Edward J. Roake of the Boston Herald and J F Kennedy of the Boston Journal advertising department. The injured are Wallace J Harrington of Roxbury and Charles Jones of Norfolk Downs.
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Ex-Czar Buys Russian Bonds for Freedom Loan
Nicholas Romanoff, former Czar of Russia, has subscribed 500000 rubles to the Russian freedom loan. A Jewish Daily Forward cablegram noted the figure and reported a delegation from the workmen and soldiers congress has been sent to Finland to judge the extent of Finnish autonomy.
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Submarine Sunk by American Vessel Reported From Atlantic Port
An American schooner sailing from the port sunk a submarine, according to a dispatch received by the vessel’s owners. The schooner’s naval crew included six gunners and a petty officer. its cargo was 4,000 barrels of resin valued at about 250,000 dollars. The attack likely occurred in the Mediterranean, but no details were provided. The Navy Department had no official report of such an sinking.
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Rioters and German Plot Claims Shake East St Louis
Government officials say I W W propaganda linked to German sources spurred riots and industrial paralysis in East St Louis. Senator Sherman introduces an investigation while Justice and Labor gather evidence to arrest leaders, with Chicago meetings cited as planning hubs.
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