Reichstag Deadlock Shapes German Peace Terms
Berlin reports claim Chancellor Michaelis supports the Hindenburg peace terms and aligns with militario political chiefs. The Lokal Anzeiger urges postponing internal reforms, while Bavaria and other states caution that a parliamentary ministry clashes with the empire’s federal structure.
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Lokal Anzeiger
Michaelis
Hindenburg
Copenhagen
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Reichstag
von Hindenburg
von Dadendorff
Dr. Michaelis
von Bethmann Hollweg
Catholi
Germania
Hollweg Accused Of Double Game With United States
Copenhagen reports German editor George Bernhard accuses Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg and Foreign Secretary Zimmermann of acting with a double game toward Washington. He alleges they pushed mediation talks, aided Mexico against the U S, and drafted speeches for Ambassador Gerard dinner before the submarine notes, trying to shift blame onto Count von Bernstorf.
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Copenhagen
von Bethmann Hollweg
America
Vossische Zeittung
George Bernhard
Dr. Zimmermann
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Herr Bernhard
United States
Mexico
Gerard
van Kethmann Hollweg
You. Bernstorf
Fares
Italians Driven Out After Camp Meade Race Clash
At Camp Meade Maryland a mob of over 36 Italians who tried to chase colored workers from the national army camp were deported by regular soldiers. Maj Ralph S Proctor supervised the removal to a Baltimore and Ohio train to Baltimore where they were warned not to return. The Italians had threatened to have colored workers leave so they could underbid on wages for track laying and were escorted by U S Marshals and deputies to depart.
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Camp Meade
National Army
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United States
Stockham
Public Trial of Former Czar Demanded by Rebel Leader
Vladimir Yourtseff calls for a public trial of Nicholas II, arguing the former czar is “Russia’s Greatest Criminal.” He says the trial should be open with a jury after the war, not by the press or the constituent assembly. Finland braces for crisis as it seeks near statehood separate from Russia.
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Herman Bernstein
Washington Post
New York Herald
Petrograd
Paris
Nicholas
Provisional Government
Imperial Bank
Vladimir Yourtseff
Russia
Yourtseff
Constituent Assembly
Diet
Finland
Reich
New York Herald Company
Five Billion Dollar Allied Loan Seen Before Adjournment
Congress likely will be asked to authorize another large loan to the allies before adjournment. The current $3 billion line will run out in three to four months, with monthly lending at about $550.9 million. Indications point to a second authorization near $5 billion, financed at prevailing rates, possibly announced after the next liberty loan float in the fall.
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Congress
AEROS RAID IN BELGIUM
The Admiralty states naval airmen dropped several tens of bombs Sunday night on the Solway works at Zeebrugge railway junctions and sidings at Oostende Middelkerke Theurout and Lichtervelde motor transport convoys and railway sidings all machines returned safely.
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Zeebrugge
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Theurout
Lichtervelde
King George to change royal title in privy council meeting
London July 16 King George announces a special privy council meeting to proclaim a change in the title of the royal house. The house of Saxe Coburg and Gotha German origin cited as reason. Recent title changes among peers with German linked names noted.
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George
Privy Council
Royal House
House of Saxe- Coburg and Gotha
Gen Chang Hsun Troops Revolt Amid Surrender Breakup
Report from Tientsin July 16 says Gen Chang Hsun's forces at Suchowfu Anhwei have revolted after agreeing to surrender. They reportedly wrecked the railroad north of Suchowfu, interrupting traffic on the Tientsin Pukow line. Premier Tuan Chi Jui was due to leave for Peking today.
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Chang Hsun
Suchowfu
Anhwei
Tuan Chi Jui
Peking
Tientsin-Pukow
King Honors Americans for Bravery in Field
King George Kay awarded the military medal to three members of the American legion of the Canadian forces. The recipients are Lance Corporal T. B. Dick of Boston and Sergeants H. Harlan and Private C. Porter, both from New England, in London on July 16.
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King George Kay
American Legion
Lance Corps
T. B. Dick
Boston
Sergt. H. Harlan
C. Porter
New England
Beer seized near Camp Meade in Maryland raid
Baltimore July 18 United States Marshal Stockham and deputies seized 2900 bottles of beer sold in a general merchandise store near Camp Meade during camp construction. The proprietor was jailed on the technical charge of selling without a license. The raid followed complaints from Miss Ralph F Proctor in charge of erection at the camp about intoxication hindering work.
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Stockham
Camp Meade
National Army
Anne Arundel County
Ralph F. Proctor
U. S
Two Shot in Theater Ends in Murder and Wounding
In Richmond on July 16 Albert Kallel is dead and Alexander Atoche mortally wounded after a quarrel over a woman in a crowded downtown theater. Atoche chased the wife to the theater. a fight ensued and gunfire erupted injuring Atoche and killing Kallel. Detective Ridgeway intervened, Kallel fired at the detective, and Ridgeway shot Kallel.
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Albert Kallel
Alexander Atoche
Atoche
Kalel
Ateche
Kallel
German Miners Strike Reported in Europe
Copenhagen reports extensive strikes in Silesian and Rhine coal fields in Germany. The walkouts stem from food restriction protests and objections to the labor service law.
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Copenhagen
Silesian
Rhine
Germany
Greece Joins in War and draft notes headline
Index to Today's Issue Page lists items including Greece joins in war, 2-3,000 men facing draft, Reichstag wait, U boats, and ship program delays. Various briefs cover theater news, society notes, sports, finances, and a police court Militant case.
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Reichstag
Reed
Greece
Griffith's Ball
West Front
Dolina
Berlin
D. C
Wilson
Bo Sweeney
Reed Halts Food Bill as Leaders Agree on Measure
Senator Reed of Missouri blames Herbert Hoover as he halts progress on a food bill. Bipartisan leaders accept changes to limit control to food, feed, and fuel, eliminate direct necessity provisions, and adjust advisory and licensing sections. A proposed Board of Food Administration may replace a single administrator with Hoover named as chairman.
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Hoover
Herbert ¢. Hoover
Reed
Missouri
Advisory Commission
The
Council of National Defense
Chamberlain
Senate
Norfolk Naval Expansion to Spend $30 Million
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va July 16 Thirty million dollars will be spent at Norfolk within two years by the United States government for improvements at the navy yard and the new naval base on Jamestown exposition site. Twenty million will go to the navy yard with Rear Admiral Harris stating the base will enable ship building and supply chains for ships and crews. Norfolk chosen over New York for immediate expansion, with $5.5 million for a large new drydock and $2 million for a structural shop plus a mammoth power plant. Eight thousand men are employed at the navy yard. A million dollars will be spent improving the waterfront, with summer rates noted for Pacific coast and Colorado points.
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Yard
Jamestown
Hampton Roads
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Warris
America
Hoover Threatens To Name Food Bill Foes In Public
President Hoover vows to expose opponents of the food control bill if it does not pass soon. He says he has done all he can, but the measure remains stalled and pledges to go to the country with the truth, naming the men he claims are blocking it. The remark was made after speaking to Milas Helena Todd and a New York women’s delegation.
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Brandegee
Auch
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Baker
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Gen. Crowder
Hoover
Milas Helena Todd
Europe
Greece
State Department
Paris
Saloniki
Venizelos
Athena
Shipping Board Delays Ship Program Over Goethals Clash
Government shipbuilding stalls as Maj. Gen. Goethals postpones requisitions and new shipyards plan amid a power dispute with Shipping Board Chairman Denman. Denman seeks details on the $750 million program and plant plans, signaling possible White House intervention to settle authority and speed up production for war needs. The dispute centers on contract details, plant ownership, and postwar policy.
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Gen. Goethals
Shipping Board
Fleet Corporation
Denman
Gen
Geethals
Wilson
Greece joins war raising 250000 troops for Balkan front
Greece declares war on all four central powers, mobilizes 250000 troops for the Balkans, and seeks Allied munitions and American supplies. Athens eyes expansion in Asia Minor and Constantinople claims, while Greece negotiates direct U S credit and reconstruction talks.
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Greece
Balkans
Italy
Epirus
Saloniki
Constantinople
Asia Minor
Smyrna
Germans Transferred From Elna Island To Fort Oglethorpe
Fourteen German aliens labeled dangerous by the government were moved from Elna Island to the Fort Oglethorpe detention camp in Georgia. They were handcuffed and guarded by federal agents, with Army officers taking them south to be kept far from seaports. Among the prisoners are Jarl Heynen former Mexican consul general F A Borgemeister former secretary to Dr Henrich Albert and radio experts Eric Grunert and Max Wilhelm.
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Fort Oglethorpe
New York
Elna Island
Jarl Heynen
Mexico
F. A. Borgemeister
Henrich Albert
Germany
Eric Grunert
Max Wilhelm
Super U-Boat Sighted In Atlantic Port Report
An Atlantic port reports sighting a 300 foot German U boat submarine patrolling the Atlantic. The Dutch steamer carrying heirs to day confirms the craft halted and questioned the vessel. The submarine reportedly carries guns fore and aft.
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Atlantic
Aptia
Yng Heirs
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