Draft of Huge Army in a Capitol Room
War Department plans a nationwide lottery to select 9 659 000 men for the draft. Crowder presides a blindfolded drawing in a large Capitol room with capsule numbers sealed for safety. Officials promise a fair system relying on chance, with three states reported and public pamphlets to explain the method.
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U Boats Fail to Fulfill High Hopes of the German People
London press notes no material change in submarine campaign results. German leaders and officials express cautious optimism while German public grows dissatisfied. The Times reporter cites Tirpitz and von Hindenburg remarks, arguing time may favor Germany but overall Allied port traffic and ship entries show limited submarine success.
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U Boats Sink 18 British Ships
London reports the week ending July 18 shows fourteen British ships over 1,600 tons sunk by submarine or mine, plus four smaller vessels and eight fishing boats. Twelve vessels were attacked unsuccessfully as arrivals and departures rose, with rail and sea movements increasing alongside calls for more naval aircraft to combat U boats.
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Kronstadt Anarchists Spark Renewed Rioting in Petrograd
Reuters dispatch from Petrograd reports Kronstadt anarchists driving renewed violence in the city with six dead and 285 injured. Troops moved to quell disturbances as civilian and military crowds clashed along Nevsky Prospect with machine guns, shells, and street fighting continuing into the day. Officials urged residents to stay indoors and close doors while authorities aimed to restore order.
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Spain to Prevent Deputies Meeting in Barcelona
Madrid July 118 The government plans to stop a planned meeting of parliament members in Barcelona in defiance of the ministry. Catalonian delegates demanded autonomous government and threatened to meet there if a session was not called. About 89 deputies and public figures are en route, with limited attendance expected as police arrest Basilio Alvarez and Aguirre Metaca. San Sebastian July 18 Dis orders from strikers were suppressed by police.
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Berlin's Steel Standoff Shapes War Ship Deals
London Times special reports German leaders debate peace policy and cabinet appointments as Chancellor Michaelis teeters toward a cautious approach while Tirpitz urges Bassermann to oppose antiannexation bloc. Goethals bucking shipping board demands questions on $600 million in ship orders, with Wilson poised to enforce price controls and prompt action.
Sixteen Militants at Occoquan Sew Shirts for Prisoners
At Occoquan District Workhouse sixteen suffrage pickets sentenced to 60 days settled into uniform routines. Tears and talks mark breakfast as color lines blur in the dining room. Prisoners, under Mrs Herndon, face equal treatment and orderly inspection with all valuables seized.
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Plot to spread disease via court-plaster halted
Kansas City July 18 The Associated Press reports United States district attorney Fred Robertson says a plot to infect people with tetanus through court-plaster was stopped by arrests in three towns. Names withheld. officials fear lynching if revealed. Possible crank activity or enemy plot considered. no victims or dispersal of the mock poison occurred.
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One Italian Steamer and Four Sailing Ships Sank
One Italian merchant steamer and four small sailing vessels were sunk by submarines in the week ended July 15. Arrivals at Italian ports for the week numbered 558 with 499 clearances.
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Two More Riot Victims Die in East St. Louis Riots
The riots of July 2 in East St. Louis, Illinois, have raised the white fatalities to nine as two more men succumb to their wounds. Local authorities report the latest deaths amid continuing unrest and investigations into the violence.
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German Casualties in July Reported by Times
London July 18 German casualties in July total 166 547 with 29 000 killed 37 000 missing 21 000 severely wounded and 79 000 slightly wounded The German official lists show broader warside totals including prisoners and missing numbers.
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Censors to police bathing girls at Atlantic City beach
Atlantic City July 18 four officials were designated to act as censors of bathing suits. Bare limbed girls may be banned and suits deemed too clingy or semi transparent will not be allowed. Men must wear decorous bathing attire on the beach.
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Rioting Fatal at Petrograd and Other War News
Ari notes show multiple items: riot deaths in Petrograd, British ships sunk, draft plans perfected, and a Reichstag address. Other briefs cover Aero bills, food debates, West Slavs resistance, Pershing’s men postoffice, and naval actions as U boats attack liners. Also listed are society updates, sports, finances, and a sidewalk law ruling.
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Presidential action debated over六 suffrage prisoners at White House
President Wilson weighs emergency war measures to aid Susan B Anthony suffrage activists jailed for picketing the White House. Hopkins says Wilson seeks a Congressional canvass while Malone plans a high court appeal if pardons fail. Prisoners prefer serving sentence. fines may be paid for release, as inquiries probe police orders.
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