Enduring Contempt? Hardinges Resignation Rejected
London Times dispatch reports Bonar Law defending government failure to initiate a judicial tribunal over Lord Hardinge. Balfour argued the foreign office should not lose its services, while ministers faced hostile backbench scrutiny. The House backed the government by a wide margin after debate on accountability for Mesopotamia incidents.
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Kaiser Attends Service In Berlin Cathedral
The imperial family with Field Marshal von Hindenburg and Gen von Ludendorff attended a Sunday service at Berlin Cathedral. The ceremony, described as highly impressive, echoed Psalms and invoked blessings on Emperor William, von Hindenburg, and the newly appointed imperial chancellor Dr Michaelis.
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Wounded Americans Entitled at Holland Park London
About 250 wounded American soldiers and sailors were entertained at Holland Park by the Red Cross committee for American personnel. The Belgian Refugees Band and other acts were arranged by Mrs. Walter H Page and other American diplomatic spouses assisting in the comfort of the guests.
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World Capital Cables on Russia Crisis and Poland
The Times editorial in London notes Kornilov retreat does not erase Brusilov triumphs while political factions in Russia shift. Cadets and Maximists push to overturn the provisional government as German influence looms. Roosevelt and others denounce Leninist peace as anti democratic. Predictions hinge on whether words or force will stabilize the new government.
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German Plot in China a Blow to Germans
An editorial notes German influence in China waning as Republicans return to power. It cites reports of German money backing Manchu and Kuomintang factions, including sums up to 500000 dollars, aimed at shaping leadership. Parliaments in southern and central China show renewed hostility to Tuan Chijui while war on Germany feels possible. The piece warns of ongoing internal struggles but sees a clear German prestige decline.
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Chang Hyun
Li Yuan Hung
Kuoming Tang
Tuan Chijul
Victoria Cross for Navy Officer's Bravery in a Mysterious Battle
London July 3 A P report notes the Victoria Cross awarded without a public account to Lieut Comdr WE Sanders of the naval reserve after Comdr Gordon Campbell. Sanders, 36, NZ native, rose from sublieutenant to commander in under a year by special dispensation for a brilliant minor engagement. He arrived in England in 1916 to seek a navy commission.
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Gain 12 Miles on Euphrates
London July 19 An official report on the Mesopotamian campaign states a considerable British advance occurred after July 11 when a column engaged a Turkish force near Ramadies on the Euphrates. After a brief action with Turkish losses the advance paused due to extreme heat. The operations left British forces about 12 miles further up the Euphrates in ten days.
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Azef the Spy in Berlin and Copenhagen Reported
Copenhagen July 19 Berlin news reports say Eugene Azef once head of Russia’s Socialists fled Paris after Vladimir Bourtzeff accused him of being a police spy. He wandered under various names, was interned in Germany, fell ill, sought aid from POW committee, and allegedly aided arrests and plots while allegedly organizing killings. It notes targets like Grand Duke Sergius and Plehve and claims Azef was hunted by revolutionaries and was later reported assassinated at Wiesbaden.
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Encircling African Force Presses South of Kilwa
London reports from East Africa headquarters on operations July 11 to 15, noting continued success of encircling columns moving south of Kilwa against enemy forces positioned near Itshikale Utigert.
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Plan to buy more Autocars by Allegheny Gumpary
The Allegheny Gumpary of Washington DC reports five years of testing different trucks and concludes the two ton Autocar is the logical unit for their business. After two initial two ton power dump Autocars performed well, they purchased two more and expect further fleet additions soon.
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Washington, D. C
Troubled Canada Editorial Sparks Canadian Tensions
The Times editorial reflects concern over Canadian strife amid compulsory military service. It notes French speaking Canadians oppose conscription and warns the dispute could turn into rage and hostility toward British-born citizens, urging sympathetic understanding of Canada’s difficulties.
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London
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Dominion
London Tests Air Signals
London reports experiments on warning air raids using sky signals with colored smoke clouds discharged with a loud report. Times says siren tests Tuesday proved unsatisfactory, home secretary ordered further tests in London this afternoon.
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Public Ledger Company
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Famous statues sold in Hope family heirlooms sale
London July 49 The Hope family heirlooms sale realized 74000 for 163 lots with the top price for a rare Henri Itewar porcelain statue bought in Paris in 1850 for 100 and 12130 gold. The Phidian Greek full length statue weighed ten pounds and, along with books engravings and autograph letters from the Huth collection, contributed to a total of £209000 for the sale so far, excluding the Shakespeare privately sold.
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Public Ledger Company
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Henri Itewar
Paris
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Press Condemns Doctored Report in Woolwich Meeting
London July 15 A brief editorial in Mondys Times condemns censorship under government orders to doctor a press report of a Woolwich arsenal workers meeting. The Times says the move harms reporting integrity and public trust. Other papers briefly condemn. facts emerged after Commons questions. The minister of munitions and Sir William Robertson did not issue suppression orders. The incident shows censorship overreach.
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Churchill Named Minister of Munitions Amid Mixed Reactions
The Times reports critics within parliamentary groups rail against Winston Churchill’s return as minister of munitions while welcoming the broader cabinet as a whole. The lobby discussed the new appointments and marveled at the prime minister's audacity despite some disapproval among unionists.
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Japan Tightening Grip in Manchuria
Tokyo reports radical admin changes in Manchuria with a unified military authority under the Kwantung government general. Administrative rights and consular powers shift to the government general, affecting the Manchurian Railway Company and leaving consuls withdrawn as military officials assume control.
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Spirit of Hate Against Germans Born in War News
John Hungerford, returning from London after German air raids on July 7, describes witnessing bombing victims including children and women. He says the sight forged his hatred of the German race, calling out the bombings that shattered schools and homes and citing British and French contempt for the Huns.
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Liners Travel in Fleet Across Atlantic
Several large passenger liners completed a voyage across the Atlantic in fleet formation, according to passengers aboard a British vessel arriving at an Atlantic port. The fleet was escorted through the danger zone by British destroyers.
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Moose to Hear Marshall at Opening of Convention
Vice President Thomas R. K. Marshall will speak at the opening of the Loyal Order of Moose biennial convention in Pittsburgh. James Jo Davis, director general, announced the address for next Monday deeming the event a key feature of the gathering.
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War progress praised by TV in London Times report
Capt Ian Hay writes in the Times that America has shown a bold wartime start, calling the first three months a gum total achievement. He notes America began slowly but now is forging a straight furrow in support of the war effort. The Washington Post reprints from the London Times.
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Allied Socialists Plan Preliminary Paris Conference
At a meeting of the French parliamentary socialist group in Paris Albert Thomas minister of munitions attended. It was decided allied socialists should reach agreement on all points likely to be discussed at the Stockholm conference. Preliminary conferences in Paris will convene with representatives of allied socialists. Telegrams were sent to London members and to British socialist organizations seeking their adhesion.
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Albert Thomas
Stockholm
London
Feng Accepts Presidency in China Amid Conflicting Reports
The foreign office states Feng Kwochang agreed to be acting President of China though reports from Tientsin varied. Paris notes Mrs Theodore Roosevelt arrived from New York greeted by French officials and others aboard the same steamer. Also a Hungarian mill complex at Kinglesfield Budapest burned causing over 1.9 million crowns in damage and Sinn Fein organ Factionist suppressed in Limerick.
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Berlin Thieves Seek Shoes In Hotel Footwear Theft
Berlin reports thefts of guest footwear as hotels lose castoff shoes to thieves. The imperial clothing bureau orders purchase certificates issued without usual restrictions when applicants prove boots were robbed in a hotel.
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Marquis Carisbrooke Weds Lady Irene Denison at St James
Marquis of Carisbrooke once Prince Alexander of Battenburg wed Lady Irene Denison at St James’s Palace in London. The union was witnessed by King George V, Queen Mary, and other royal family members. the couple is part of Beatrice’s lineage and Denison, Londesborough.
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Indicted in Cruger Case In New York Police Probe
A grand jury indicted Detective John Lagarenne for neglect of duty linked to the Ruth Cruger murder investigation. He was arrested soon after. Earlier the city board of estimate approved 25,000 to press the probe, with funds for special counsel, Italian counsel, and an alienist if insanity is raised.
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