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Allied spirit proves superior in war of attrition
The France England break on fifth assault is checked. American troops prove versatile under fire, fighting bravely and holding positions. Allied armies, united in liberty, outmatch German numbers in spirit, signaling a shift to planned offensives and coordinated strikes across Western Front. Germany’s attempts fail to force victory.
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England
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New World
Germany
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Italy
British Empire
United States
Europe
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Austria
Orue
Count Hertling Speech Met With Broad Allied Indifference
The piece argues allied unity against German diplomacy and pacifist sentiment waning. It notes Russia Romania Finland and France exposing duplicity and argues Germany must be beaten, not negotiated with, as Hertling’s call for peace is dismissed as the war continues.
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Longtry
Russia
Roumania
Finland
France
Berlin
Germany
Count Hertling
Marne
Allied governments debate postwar boycott and German trade aims
The article discusses allied talks on a postwar economic boycott of Germany and notes Germany’s desire to maintain trade leverage. It highlights wartime sentiments, the British Seamen's Union, and the need to win the war before deciding Germany's economic standing. Spain's potash supply sparks concern over price independence.
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Bednésnia
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War Trade Board
British Seamen's Union
France
Great Britain
Italy
America
Wilson
Spain
New World
Federal plan to distribute unskilled labor nationwide
After meetings among state employment agents and the US Employment Service, a August 1 start date for a national plan is set. Private recruitment ends except by federal authorization. Quotas allocate workers by state and community to support war industries, farms, and other essential needs, with officials urging orderly placement.
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Federal
United States
War Claims Another Scion of French Ducal Houses
A French aviation captain, Capt. Count Armand de Gramont de Coigny, son of Count Arnaud de Gramont, is missing behind German lines after a patrol with American aviators. Efforts to locate him via neutral channels have failed, and he is presumed dead. The piece traces a tangled aristocratic lineage linking the Gramont and Coigny names to historic noble families and a famed murder controversy surrounding the Duchess de Choiseul-Pralin.
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Switzerland
Alfonso
Spain
Teuton
Arnaud de Gramont
Academy of Sciences of Francs
Alfred de Gramont
Louise
Duchess de Choiseul-Praalin
Sebastiani
Constantinople
Gold Medal to Commander for Lifesaving Effort
Secretary Daniels announced a gold medal to Commander Haary C. Mastin U N for saving Firehan H. L. Le Sette on January 15. Mastin leaped into heavy surf to reach the drowning man directing the ship toward safety and both were hauled to the dock. Thomas Olsen and Ensign Elwood L. Heats also received commendations for courage and prevents an accident after the Wakiva sinking and a depth bomb washover on the Casir.
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Red Cross Golf Medals Offer Prize via Clubs
Through the United States Golf Association the American Red Cross will award an American Red Cross prize medal in club events where entry fees go to the Red Cross rather than prizes. Capt. H. Fr. Whitney, secretary, will handle applications with De Forest Hicks, chairman of the prize committee.
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Wilson Premier of World
Tokyo July 16 Notable tribute to America by the Jiji newspaper on Fourth of July. It calls President Wilson the prime minister of the world and credits the United States with unity and war efforts previously doubted by Japan. The piece praises American achievements during the year.
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Navy honors two divers for heroism at Ocean Beach
Henry Peter Hanson machinist's mate and Chalmer L. Pollitt electrician USNRF drowned at Ocean Beach California May 6 after saving several men from a dangerous tide. Navy Secretary Daniels commended Rudolph Oaser chief yeoman and La Monte Brundige electrician for aiding in the rescues.
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Pollitt
Daniels
Rudolph Oaser
Yeoman
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Herolam
Aviators Held as German Prisoners of War
The War Department reports two American aviators captured in Germany. One is Aviator William Plyler, likely Second Lieutenant William H. Plyler of the Signal Corps from South Carolina, held at Camp Marleruhe. The other is Aviator Clarence Shoninger, reportedly lightly wounded, with the camp name still unknown to the department.
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Germany
Department
William Plyler
Camp Marleruhe
William H. Plyler
Signal Corps
South Carolina
Clarence Shoninger
Food Prices Rise 3 Percent in U S April to May
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates retail food prices climbed 3 percent from April 15 to May 15 this year, with a 5 percent rise for the year ended May 15. Meat and vegetables fell, while beef up 32 percent, cornmeal 40 percent, milk 36 percent, and pork chops 20 percent. Over five years ending May 15 there was a 6 percent average rise in food prices.
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Belgium Receives Additional Bank Loan From Treasury
The Treasury Department announced a further credit of 1.49 million dollars to Belgium, adding to prior totals that include 132.48 million to Belgium and significant sums to France Great Britain Greece Italy Russia Serbia and others, bringing the grand total to 6.26827 billion. President Poincare replied to a Bastille Day message praising shared rights and liberty and the union of France and America.
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Military officer assignments and dismissals listed
The selewing offer lists Lieut Col L meanterent at Camp Stumphreys and other officers at Camp Fremont Camp Eustis and Camp Pike with several city postings. By arrestion of the President Capt J Richardson and Capt R P Marshall are dismissed from federal service. Leave of absence for fourteen days granted Maj J H Gregory Jr.
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Treasury financial statement shows assets and revenues
United States Treasury data lists total assets in the general fund at 1,664,675,021.58 with net balance of 1,427,970,980.00 after liabilities. It cites cash assets of 1,654,675,021.58, gold coin value 285,954.71 and gold bullion 1,740,767,494.65. Revenue receipts for the month amount to 536,677,200.47 and year to date 544,305,310.06, alongside silver bullion and currency totals and subsidiary silver dollars in Treasury.
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BISMARCK'S PROTEGE HELD AS PROPAGANDIST
New York July 18 Rufus W Sprague head of the alien enemy bureau disclosed the arrest of Dr August Richard von Stengel or Dr Friedrich August Richard von Strenach a dangerous German propagandist He is a 59 year old former German artillery officer and a protege of Prince Bismarck He came to the United States 23 years ago from Africa after Bismarck's retirement and has since practiced medicine in this country.
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U S to Aid Crippled Soldiers War Dept Rejects Private Charity
The War Department Surgeon General Gorgas condemned private efforts to find jobs for crippled soldiers as charity. He said rehabilitation will be thorough by the government, discouraging any view of the wounded as objects of charity. The episode followed Capt. Archibald Roosevelt's appeal to his father for a job for a sergeant who lost a hand.
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Diving machine recovers sunken vessel in Long Island Sound
An electrically driven diving craft tested in Long Island Sound descended eight feet to reach a submerged vessel. A two man crew operated magnets to cling to the hull while surface power fed from a barge via cable. The mission aimed to attach pontoons and bring up the heavy steel plate.
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French Official Appointments Shuffle High Commission Roles
Paris reports Prof Maurice Genne of Central College has been named a delegate to act as substitute for the commissioner general of the commissariat on the French high commission to the United States. He will substitute for E Level, director of supplies in Washington. Level becomes director of finance service and purchases for the commissariat section.
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Will Plan Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign Discussed Today
A conference of liberty loan publicity managers from across the country discusses dates and duration for the fourth loan. September 24 is eyed as a possible opening date and debate centers on a four week campaign versus a shorter three week run. The loan amount and rate are projected at about 56 billion dollars and around four percent.
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Belgium's Independence Anniversary Planned Here
New York prepares for the eighty eigh tth anniversary of Belgium independence observance on Monday July 31 following July 4 and Bastille Day celebrations.
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Timely topics discussed by capital visitors
Dr Harry C Jones and his brother Woody wheat farmers from central Illinois toured Washington and weighed President Wilsons veto of the 240 wheat price provision. They urged the veto reflected sound policy to support wartime farming and market supply, while noting bumper yields and a projected excess beyond ally and domestic needs. Comments also touched on South American views and Costa Rican politics amid the war context.
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