Roosevelt Calls for Universal Training to Avert Future War
In Pittsburgh thousands cheered as Theodore Roosevelt urged permanent military preparation and universal service in peace and war. He rejected income tax funding of the war, pushing heavy taxes on excess profits, warning America risks national inefficiency without ready armed strength and urging universal military training for youth and universal service for all adults.
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Pittsburgh
America
Col Roosevelt
National Guard
France
Gleaves Back From France Returns to Washington
Rear Admiral Albert Gleaves, who led the fleet escorting Pershing's army to France, has returned to Washington and awaits orders to escort another wave of Sam Mies. He is credited with defeating German submarine attempts to sink transports and with the safe arrival of troops and equipment in France without loss of life.
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Albert Gleaves
Gen. Pershing
France
Washington
Gleaves
West Virginia Military Aid Club Plans Help for Dependents
The West Virginia Military Aid Club met at Mrs. Todd C. Sharp's home to organize support for soldiers' dependents. Funds will aid rent, clothing, and other needs, with district volunteers assessing aid appeals and aiding deserving families. Special effort aims to assist mothers across congressional districts.
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West Virginia Club
West Virginia Military Aid Club
Todd C. Sharp
Vermont Avenue
West Virginia
Norse Mission in U S Seeks Food Trade Pact Amid Shortages
A seven member Norwegian food commission led by Dr. Bridijeff Nansen arrived in Atlantic port to seek an export agreement with the United States for grain fats and other staples. They deny sending grain to Germany and warn that Norway must import two thirds of its grain and half its fats, risking serious shortages if embargoed. They note Norway's merchant fleet losses from submarine warfare and ongoing trade with the United States and Entente powers.
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Atlantic
Bridijeff Nansen
United States
Coppenhagen
Norway
Washington
Great Britain
Nansen
Mia
Germany
Worways
Dr. Nansen
Dr. Nanson
Saloniki Front and Balkan Stakes in 1916 Debate
A Paris dispatch discusses a proposed rethink of Balkan forces under General Sarrail, about 700000 men, and the risk to Saloniki if armies withdraw. It argues a strong offensive is essential to prevent German control of Saloniki and Greece, with dire spillover for the Suez Route and British India.
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Army of the Orient
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British India
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India
Suez Canal
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Greece
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Berlin
Germany
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Mediterranean
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Lake Dotran
Strume
Greek Macedonia
Asquith on Peace Talks and German Demands
Former Prime Minister Asquith argues the German people must answer for wartime actions and presses for frank peace terms. He urges open, democratic exchange to reach an honorable settlement, warns against retreat from conquered territories, and notes the Paris conference decisions shape the war’s final outcome. He also laments the U S nonparticipation, warning that a defeat on any front weakens all fronts.
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Saloniki
United States
St George James Wardle
Labor
Democracy's pace and the American war spirit
The piece argues democracy must curb liberty for military efficiency and predicts America will awaken to discipline through hard experience. It notes Germany assumes America will do nothing, praises Pershing's troops, and foresees a lasting American surge of national spirit despite initial hesitation.
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Belgium
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Plan to Identify Soldiers With Cardinal Relief Effort
The Catholic war relief committee outlines a program to equip thousands of soldiers with identification booklets containing pages and brief religious verses. Miss M Toomey leads the booklet group at Carroll Hall. A 90000-woman registration for war work is under Miss Rebecca Shanley, while Mrs Willam McGhee chairs the entertainment committee.
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Carroll Hall
Rebecca Shanley
Willam McGhee
Finger Prints of Drafted Men to be Taken at Camps
The War Department advertised for 60 fingerprint experts to classify and file prints from drafted men in Washington for identification and fraud prevention in pension claims. Kendall Evans of Chicago offered to help install the system as objections about odium were noted.
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War Department
Washington
Kendall Evans
Chicago
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McCaine
Holland Mission Seeks Lifting of Embargo
In The Hague July 26 J B van der Houven van Cordt a Holland mission member said the group will go to America to clarify Netherlands position He argues U S interests will demand lifting of the embargo He notes 60 70 Dutch ships now in American ports and favors considering chartered ships only if Holland’s shipping needs are met
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the Hague
J. B. van der Houven van Cordt
United States
Holland
Council of the
American
Washington
Driving Trucks Not Ambulances In France
Special to The Washington Post. Atlantic Port July 26 reports American volunteer ambulance drivers sent to France were diverted into field transport. Arthur Hoehler of Toledo recounts traineeship turning into truck driving with $20,000 vehicles, seven to eight miles from the front, then handoffs to horse teams. Many seek muster-out, discontent with A Platt Andrews leading the service in France.
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Washington Post
Atlantic
France
Hearta Aglow
Arthur Hoehler
Toledo
Ohio
Young Hoehler
A. Platt Andrews
Paris Conference Divides Allies Over Key Decisions
A fragment notes the Allies reaching a "parting of the ways" at the Paris conference. It suggests that the forthcoming decisions will largely determine the success or failure of their cause. The brief preserves the tense outlook without naming individuals or dates.
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Paris
Peace terms rejected by German socialists lawmakers
The Reichstag members rejected the idea of international socialist talks. Andrew Honor Law argued the government bore responsibility for a claimed crime, opposing the resolution and insisting Germany would expose its aims only when peace terms are openly stated.
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Reichstag
Andrew Honor Law
Germany
ONE RESERVOIR OF RESERVES FOR ALL ARMY BRANCHES
General staff plans a single reserve reservoir drawn from one organization. Reserves will be assigned to their state units as far as possible. A unified recruiting service will serve the national army the national guard and the regular army as part of consolidating three forces into the army of the United States.
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National Army
National Guard
Regular Army
Army of the
United States
Catholic War Service Alumnae Bake Sale and Dance Plans
The Catholic War Service Alumnae refined plans at Carroll Hall for an all day bakery to be held at headquarters 714 Fourteenth Street tomorrow. They also arranged a dance at Raunchers on August 4 for army officers and training camp personnel in and near the District. The group donated 356 toward chaplains' vestments and the bakery proceeds will also be used for this cause.
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Catholic War Service
Carroll Hall
Fourteenth Street
United States
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