Mobilization Ordered For France In Three Increments
The government began to mobilize about 125,000 National Guardsmen in eleven states as the first increment of 1,000,000 men. They will train at state camps then mobilize to southern camps and be sent to France by late autumn. War College outlined a complete mobilization program with dates and transport plans. Fourteen brigadier generals will be needed once troops reach camp, with nominations expected soon. Draft boards receive pamphlets and physician exam guidelines to speed exemptions.
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Kristianiafjord Wreck off Cape Race Triggers Rescue Effort
The Norwegian liner Kristianiafjord carrying 900 passengers and 300 crew ran aground seven miles west of Cape Race Newfoundland in fog and heavy rain. All aboard were landed safely at Portugal Cove and later brought to St John's by train as rescue steamers from St Johns and Canada aided the stricken ship. The vessel, built in 1913 and owned by Den Norske Amerikalinje, was to be examined by British authorities. a Halifax wireless message said three holds were full of water but rescue may save her.
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Wireless Mine Aims to Sink U Boats by Remote Control
Baltimore July 15 Dr J B R White head of Johns Hopkins electrical school announced a net type mine controlled by a wireless apparatus located remotely. The device would enable one submarine to destroy another by direction and explosion at a button press, removing the chance element. A locating instrument to determine submarine position and distance is also reported.
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Embargo Hits Mexican Border Towns Over Bread Study
Brownsville Texas July 15 1920 Businesses and residents report sharp border disruption as President Wilsons embargo on experts blocks bread flour and meal exports to Mexico and prevents autos crossing the line without refueling. Mexicans shopping in Brownsville despite the rule face bread shortages while Matamoros victims seek relief from Washington officials through congressmen and the U S consul.
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Fleet to Visit Buenos Aires Under Argentine Request
The State Department said Admiral William B Caperton command ships in the south Atlantic would visit Buenos Aires as a courtesy call. The visit follows a government request and follows prior ports in South America where ships met enthusiastic welcomes. The notice notes Buenos Aires expects to top the receptions in other cities. The Washington Fast Automobile Zoute Books price two cents by mail.
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Germany's torpedo supplies cut shows strain on U boat warfare
A Navy League of the United States statement reports German torpedo stocks dwindling as ships rely more on submarines. Experts note reduced torpedo speed and accuracy, likely from persistent land losses and supply constraints, with production costs and material shortages threatening sustained U boat operations.
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Verdun
Huge undertaking begun to reconstruct 25000 miles of road
Job Joffre initiated a vast effort to rebuild 25,000 miles of road to aid the Allied war effort against Germany. Regiments of railroad espo rts are led by engineer officers. Several cargoes of supplies have already landed. Chief Forester Graves is on the scene as America sends its best to France.
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America Builds Vast Rail Network To Rehabilitate France
Marshal Joffre urged urgency in restoring 25,000 miles of French railways vital to military supply. The United States created twelve railroad regiments led by expert engineers, with officers and seasoned railroad workers, including Samuel M. Felton, to rebuild and expand France’s rail system aided by Chinese labor in France and from Indo China.
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Poll of the Reichstag Shows 243 for Peace and 154 Against Move
The Reichstag vote tally reveals 243 for peace and 154 against the move. Strengths show Socialists 207 and Center 168 for the peace resolution, with Radicals 45 backing, totaling 420? The fragment lists other parties such as National Liberals Conservatives German Party Independents Poles with 45, 27, 18 respectively, totaling 214.
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Senate panel moves to approve vast air fleet bill
Senators Chamberlain of Oregon and Warren of Wyoming voiced confidence that the 640 million aviation bill creating a 22 000 plane fleet will pass the Senate before August 1. President Wilson supports the measure and hearings are set by the Senate military committee with a vote expected prior to the revenue bill. There is talk of limited debate and secrecy to protect military details.
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Viviani and Hourgeola Tour Reims Districts for Victory
Paris reports René Viviani minister of justice and Léon Hourgeola minister of labor led a July 14 goodwill tour to reconquered areas in the Oise Somme and Aisne departments. They thanked residents of Carlepont Noyon Guiscard Golancourt Ham Ougny Nesles Noye and nearby villages for enduring German occupation and praised the army's Marne Verdun victories while promising France will endure until victory and that German militarism will fall.
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French Take German Trench and Austrian Forces Retreat
French forces capture a German trench while German reserves are depleted. Austrian positions are said to have been pushed back as Allied artillery and infantry gained ground. Local guards and militia movements are noted in accompanying briefs.
Bethmann Hollweg and the Crisis Across the Hohenzollerns
A London Times special from 1909 traces the Berlin crisis and the 1917 chancellor shift as the Crown Prince drives sacrifice of Bethmann Hollweg. It notes Michaelis’s rise amid Prussian food policy, portraying the Reich’s leadership struggle and Kaiser's strategic choices.
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Germany's Internal Maneuvers Seen as Prelude to Peace Trap
London Times editorial analyzes Hollweg's crisis and German politics. It argues the fall of Bethmann Hollweg signals a continuing crisis, with militarist and commercial powers chasing peace on terms that preserve Prussian authority, warning allied democracies to avoid German peace traps and instead press on with the war. The piece notes Lloyd George speeches and cautious U.S. and British stances, emphasizing vigilance and denial of premature democratization claims.
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Venizelos in clash with Greek king in Paria dispatch
A July 13 Temas dispatch from Athans cave reports a dispute between former Greek premier Venizelos and the Greek king. The tense exchange highlights ongoing political strains amid regional tensions.
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Buenos Aires Demonstrations Over Political Delays
In Buenos Aires on July 13 opposition voices rally amid serious differences with Premier Venizelos over postponement decisions by the king. Debates rage over resuming the chamber of deputies and reactions include praise for Wilson and criticism of external and internal policies.
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SLAIN BY BANDITS FATAL FOR HUMPHRIES FAMILY IN CARROLLTOWN
Edmund I Humphreys and his wife and 15-year-old son were killed en route to Philadelphia when their auto broke down at deserted fair grounds outside Carrolltown. George C Tompkins Jr. was detained as a material witness after discrepancies surfaced in his account of the shooting. A large amount of money and jewels on the victims were not disturbed as a 100-strong posse searched the countryside for the alleged robbers. Tompkins, a former Philadelphia auto racer and Humphries partner, led authorities to the scene and later reiterated his story despite powder burns found on the bodies.
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