Rally to Chancellor Chloroform Controversy in German Press
German newspapers rally to Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg amid debates over peace talks and Belgium annexation. Critics claim Germany remains strong and the allied offensive outcome will determine fate. A controversial note describes soldiers beyond recovery being killed with chloroform to spare resources.
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Germany
Lokal Anzeiger
Belgium
Lologne Gazette
von Bethmann Hollweg
Eream
Gering
Campbell Robert I 48 Beloved husband and son of late family
Obituary notices list funeral arrangements for multiple individuals in 1916 1918 and other years including Robert I Campbell Edward E Biering and others with names addresses and service times. Interments at Arlington National Cemetery St Matthews Cathedral and local cemeteries noted.
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Campbell
Sixth
Robert I
Permeta S Campbell
Alberto and
Rata Lines
Edward E
Elizabeth Hiferling
Lafayette Fost GA R
Pythias
Arlington
Newark
Kelly
Houston
Esther Wilmer
Lahin
Martha J Kelly
Rittenhouse Street
Sottowa
Crlando
Short Hus
Charles Kh Sherwood
Sheldon Evans
United States Artiller
Franks W
Margaretta Laurenson
St Maatthew
Washington
Cathedral Cemetery
Biltmore Ma
Captured Documents Detail Heavy German Losses by British Shells
London July 1. Captured documents reveal very heavy German casualties from British shells. Sixteenth Bavarian Infantry Regiment reports severe artillery fire up to 28 centimeters and extreme exhaustion among troops. One company barely survives while another is warned of potential extermination if bombardment continues. Reserves moved to support as the battalion shifts under Third Bavarian command.
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London
Teenth
Bavarian
Sixteenth
Bavarian Infantry Regiment
Hummel
Bavarian Regiment
Bettish Forces Advance in Flanders Defense by Attack Policy
The Cogene Gazette notes a stance that the Bettish have large preserved reserves in Flanders enabling fresh troops to strike. Maj Moran refers to Verdins operations and asserts the troops will keep to a defense by attack policy despite ongoing fighting.
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Ish
Flanders
Oon’ Cually
Maj Moran
Operatons
Three Ships Torpedoed Off Europe in July
Lloyds reports the British steamer Euphorbia of 2837 tons built 1907 for Stag Line North Shields was sunk after sailing from Calcutta to London. The Italian steamer Sirra passed Gibraltar June 27 bound from Norfolk to Genoa and was sunk. The British steamer Virginia of 4379 tons bullp Glasgow, owned by Virginia Steamship Co, was sunk after arriving at Marseille from Santa Cruz Cuba.
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London
Lloyds
Sirra
Virginia
Euphorbia
Stag Line Limited
North Shields
Calcutta
Gibraltar
Norfolk
Genoa
Glasgow
Virginia Steamship Company of
Marseille
Santa Cruz
Cuba
Postmasters Convene at White House Reception
National Association of Postmasters delegates gathered in St Louis led by President Colin M Selph to discuss betterment of the postal system. Topics include government ownership of automotive equipment, railway mail service improvements, rural deliveries, and a model post office exhibit at the National Museum with events at the White House grounds and Raleigh banquet.
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National Association of Postmasters of the
United States
National Museum
Colin M Selph
St Louis
Hex
Wilam F
Eneri
Burleson
Hunt Sharks in Aero Off Atlantic City N to July 17
Several sharks were shot foray off Atlantic City by aviator Beryl Kendrick using hydroaero planes to patrol waters and calm bathers fears. He claimed motor boats fail to deter sharks and flew with armed guards near the water to prove his method. Readings showed sharks near the bathing line, but inexperience hindered destruction.
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Atlantic City
Beryl Kendrick
Kendrick
Campaign to Fight Sharks Abandoned by Treasury Dept
Treasury officials dropped a proposal for a coast guard campaign against sharks along the Atlantic coast after Capt Carden of the cutter Mohawk reported such a plan impracticable. He said the only reliable protection for bathers is extending the steel wire nets already in use at most resorts.
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Atlantic Coast
Coast Guard Service
Treasury Department
Carden
Mohawk
British Force Presses Front as German Holdouts Surrender
Reports describe a British advance with around 100 German officers and men surrendering after being surrounded using bombs and trench mortars. British litter bearers saved wounded amid shellfire at Bazentin le Petit while German positions near Somme and Verdun faced heavy artillery and ground attacks.
Casement Case Hits Court of Appeal Over Treason Charge
Sir Roger Casement attends the London appeal as Alexander Sullivan argues two questions. First if the charge described an offense under treason law. Second whether the instruction on adhering to kings enemies was accurate or defective. Hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
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Alexander Sullivan
London
Roger Casement
Dublin
Rogers
Court of Criminal Appeal
Apectatora
Darling
Bray and
Brutton
Lawrence and
Atkin
Roger
Sir Roger
Sullivan
Czar's Message Recognizes Grand Duke Michael’s Turkish Offensive
Petrograd telegram from the emperor to Grand Duke Michael at Tiflis says he has assumed the offensive and thanks Caucasian heroes for victories. The emperor expresses confidence in their continued devotion and courage.
Soldiers Killed by Mexicans on Border Report
Camp Wilson San Antonio Tex July 17 Two members of the Seventh Infantry New York National Guard are reported killed and 15 wounded by Mexican attackers on the border. The wounded men are said to be in the base hospital here.
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Camp Wilson
San Antonio
Tex
Seventh Infantry
New York National Guard
Villa on Looting Trip in Mexico Campaign
Special to The Washington Post reports Pancho Villa and bandit chief Paliza moving southwest from Parral to intercept ammunition shipments. Villa leads about 800 men for a looting campaign while Paliza recruits natives for the bandit army, according to private advices to American mining interests.
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Washington Post
el Paso Tex
Pancho Villa
Paliza
Parral
Villa
Mexica
Plea for Sir Roger Casement Fails in Senate Effort
Senator Martine pressed a resolution asking the President to seek a stay of Sir Roger Casement s death sentence. Objection by Senator Bone blocked taking up the measure though the foreign relations committee had refused to report. Martine invoked history noting pleas to spare Davis to urge justice and humanity.
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Martine
Senate
Roger Casement
Btone
Foreign Relations Committee
London
Great Britain
Jefferson Davis
England
SENTRY SHOOTS MEXICAN NEAR INTERNATIONAL LINE
Private Tucker of the Eleventh United States Infantry shot and fatally wounded Antonio Rodriguez, a Mexican musician, and his companion as they approached the boundary from the Mexican side. Tucker says the men refused to halt. Rodriguez was on Mexican soil, prompting strong protests from Gen Calles and Gov. Adolfo de la Huerta. Mexican officials in Washington urged State Department action. an investigation was promised.
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Douglas Ariz
R' Tucker
United States Infantry
Antonio Rodriguez
Tucker
Rodriguez
Elias Calles
Sonora
Carranza
Adolfo de la Huerta
Shelves 3-A-Day Bill Threatens Passage This Session
Federal push for a progressive minimum wage faced stiff opposition in the House as the Nolan bill sought to set a $2 a day wage for all government workers. Hearings showed many earn under $4 a day, sparking debates to aid families amid high living costs. Acknowledgment of delays followed Moss death and Mann moved to adjourn, jeopardizing further action this session. Southern travel disruption noted with revised train schedules due to heavy rains and track/bridge damage.
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Nolan
House Labor Committee
Moss
West Virginia
Mann
Thiet
Southern
North
South Carolina
Catawba River
Southern Railway
Birmingham
Washington
Lynchhurs
Lynchburg
Augusta
New York
New Orleans
Bristol
Atlanta
Gathenee West
L & N Railroad
New York Charlotte
Charlotte
Waghlanginn
Hamlet
Columbia Augusta Georgia
West Point
Orleans
Ion Phire Dansille
Greensboro
Raleigh
Sairstory
Charlotte Columbia
Ausis Hoinke
Bristol Storristown Nor
Hatanonga
Memphis
Mobile
Boomingham
Vicksburg
Shreveport
Mississippi River
Conault
Westbury
16Th St
Rural Credits Bill Signed By President Wilson
President Wilson signed the rural credits bill establishing farm land mortgage banks to support long term farmer loans. Notables present included Senator Duncan U Fletcher Dr Clarence J Owens and George W Norris with pens exchanged as symbols of the act. Herbert Myrick reportedly declined a board appointment to keep his publishing interests.
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Wilson
America
Thincan U Fletcher
Clarence J Owens
Southern Commercial Congress
United States Commission
Pradifent Wilson
Duncan U Fletcher
Fletcher
George W Norris
Pennsylvania
Herbert Myrick
Wilson to Aid Poles Food Aid Through Diplomacy
President Wilson plans to urge the kings and leaders of Britain France Germany and Russia to permit food shipments from the United States to starving Poles. The State Department is to advise on the best approach while seeking safe passage through the allied blockade and assurances that aid will reach Poles rather than the German army.
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Wilson
England
France
Germany
Russia
United States
Poland
State Department
Navy fleet missives cite improved gunnery in 1916.
Senate adopts Lodge resolution demanding detailed 1916 Atlantic fleet marksmanship scores. Admiral Mayo presents a 1916 to 1916 comparative table showing about 40 percent efficiency gain, with higher ranges and improved observation. The report cites Cuban waters shooting as superior to recent European battles and notes steady progress under Main Fletcher Plunkett and Simms leadership.
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Daniels
Senator Lodge
Senate
Amain Shin
Admiral Main
Atlantic Fleet
Admiral Fletcher
C P Plunkett
Navy
William S B Simme
Mayo
Cuban
Fletcher
Atlantic
Pt Plunketts
Clarke Nomination Sent to Subcommittee for Supreme Court Seat
The Senate judiciary committee considered the nomination of John H Clarke of Ohio to be associate justice for the United States Supreme Court to succeed Justice Hughes. The nomination was referred to a subcommittee including Benatory Overman Fletcher Clark Wyoming and Dillingham. No objections have been filed and the full committee expects to hear from the subcommittee and recommend confirmation at its meeting next Monday.
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Suage
John H Clarke
Ohio
Supreme Court of the United States
Hughes
Senate Judiciary Committee
Benatory Overman
Ogorman Fletcher Clark
Wyoming
Dillingham
Blame U S If U boat Sinks British Ships
Washington dispatch reports Britain will hold the United States responsible for any British merchant losses caused by the German submarine Deutschland. The government disputes that designation as a warship and notes opposition to the Deutschland crossing the three mile limit. Britain insists on harsher limits and warns of accountability.
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New York
Washington
Great Britain
Flirst
United States
Umit
Kaufman Named for District Charities Board Seat
David J Kaufman’s nomination to the District of Columbia Board of Charities was sent to the Senate by the President and referred to the District committee. A Washington civic leader and prominent business figure, he has long chaired the Jewish Center for dependent children and sits on charity boards in Hebrew Charities and Hebrew Orphan Asylum. Born in Baltimore but raised in Washington, he helped organize the Washington Chamber of Commerce and serves on its board of directors.
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David J Kaufman
Board of Charties
Senate
Kaufman
Washington 3
Promnant
Jewish Feater Home For
Associated Charities
Washington Hebrew Charities
Hebrew Orphan Axylum
Atlanta
Washington
US battleships armed with new 3 inch antiaircraft guns
The Navy announced that battleships are being fitted with 3 inch caliber antiaircraft guns with a 27000 foot vertical range. Forty guns designed by the navy ordnance bureau are ready. Pennsylvania and Nevada already have two guns each. Rattieshita will be equipped first and cruisera next.
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United States
Navy Department
Navy Ordnance Bureau
Pennsylvania
Nevada
Rattieshita
Senate Confirms Has for Virginia Justice Seat
The Senate yesterday confirmed Representative James Has of Virginia as a justice of the Court of Claims. Has will resign from Congress at the end of the present session to take the new post.
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Senate
Hay
Wilsons
James Has
Virginia
Has
Congress
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