America mobilizes war print program in three months
Ian Hay and the American Newspaper Publishers Association report a plan to supply 89 050 tons of news print annually from Northcliffe mills and related facilities to small U S publishers, plus ground wood pulp and sulphite for conversion mills. The program promises lower prices, increased supply, and a buyers market, with cash-on-delivery terms and broad financing from major publishers.
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Ian Hay
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York
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Lord Northcliffe
Foundland Mill
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Northcliffe
Northcliffemilia
Atlantic Seaboard
Java Tris
Seaboard
The Call and The Response by Ian Hay
An analysis of the United States entry into World War I. It credits President Wilson with rapid, decisive war planning including registration, conscription, credit, resource mobilization, and expeditionary forces. It notes public opposition to universal service but praises Congress and the national defense committee. It highlights swift actions in registration, loans, and troop deployment, and the improving Anglo American ties.
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United States
Germany
Wilson
France
Universal Service
Commonwealth
Congress
Committee of National Defense
Hoover
War Finance Plan Faces Revisions As Senate Hears Estimates
Senate finance panel wrestles with funding methods to raise billions for war needs. War Department and Navy Department estimates are reviewed, including a major armament fortifications program and potential tax revisions to fund the measures.
Vienna Prices Spark Public Discontent
A cable from Rome reports Vienna lunch costs rising to five dollars, with a small chicken in markets priced around ten. The note cites severe food inflation hitting Austria, especially in the Dalaman countn, as prices balloon and daily meals become unaffordable for many residents.
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Austria
Rome
Vienna
Commissions Soon to Camp Students
War Department officials prepare to issue commissions to candidates at officers training camps as the first camps close on August 15. About 20,000 to 25,000 men will receive commissions, with assignments to regular army, national guard, or national arms to follow immediately. Camp officers are compiling recommendations, and lists begin around August 1. This is described as the greatest such commission effort by the department, bearing the signatures of the Secretary of War and the Adjutant General.
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War Department
Army National Guard
Secretary of War
Retirements From Police After Long Service
Uncle Joe Carter, not the congressman, retires from the police after 44 years in the department as ordered by the Commissioners. At 75 he is the oldest in service and will receive a $50 monthly pension. Other retirees include Sergi Leste Ellsworth, 32 years, $760 yearly. Privates Frank I Holmes, F Strawser, George Shannon, $50 monthly. Mrs Mattie M Pearson, widow of Officer Robert T Pearson, $30 monthly.
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Congress
Ilinois
Joe' Carter
Police
Besterday
Sergi Leste Ellsworth
Frank I Holmes
F . Strawser
George Shannon
Mattie M Pearson
Robert T. Pearson
Playmate Shot W Frizzell At Po Tomac Boathouse
William Frizzell, 12, of New Cat Road, was shot in the head at Copper Shite's boathouse up the Potomac last Wednesday. He initially declined to name the shooter but yesterday identified Maurice T Donaldson, 12, of 1259 Thirty-fifth Street as the boy who fired. Detective Stringfellow learned the Donaldson boy fired the gun. Frizzell was not seriously injured.
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Coppershite's
Washington Arts Club board grants six month privileges
A war service reception is planned for officers at Fort Myer and American University as the Arts Club of Washington adopts six month privilege cards for accredited visitors. The War Service Commission joins Church groups and civic bodies in organizing events for Army and Navy personnel.
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Washington
Weskington
Alan
Army and Navy Committee
Church of the Covenant
St John Episcopal Church
War Service Commission
Young Women's Committee
Church of the Covenant Army and Navy Committee
MW Oc
Fort Myer Belvoir St
Central Savings Bank Opens August 1
E J Avers chief clerk of the Interior Department and bank president announces Washingtons new institution opens at 8 30 on Wednesday August 1. Thomas F E Moore named cashier and D Edward Clarke general counsel. About 350 shareholders include business leaders and government officials. Located at Seventh and 1 streets northwest. Building cost 65 thousand dollars. Hours 8 30 am to 9 pm Saturdays 6 pm on semimonthly paydays. Three percent annual interest on savings accounts.
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Interior Department
Central Savings Bank
District of Columbia Red Cross doubles membership
The Washington DC Red Cross Chapter boosted its membership from 7,000 to 20,000 in under four months as part of a city campaign to raise 500,000 for the war service fund. Most new members also contributed to the fund, with many gifts listed from hospital staff, law groups, and local firms, including substantial donations and interest on Liberty bonds.
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Washington
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Red Cross Finance Committee
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War Service Fund
St. Elizabeths Hospital
Robert Oden
George Whitfield Brown
Archibald Hopkine
Reuben Clark Jr
Western Union Telegraph Company
Takoma
Single Taxers Picnic Outing From Washington
About 250 single tax workers will leave Washington this afternoon for an outing at Great Falls Ya Western Starr or Wectnver. The remainder of the day will be spent in novelty contests and a basket picnic.
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District of Columbia Single Tax Association
Great Falls Park
Washington and Old Dominion Railway
Thirty-fifth and
M Streets
Ladies’ Orchestra
Washington
Great Falls
Convict Two More In Baff Murder Ruling
New York verdicts found Joseph Cohen guilty of first degree murder in the West Washington Market killing of poultry dealer Bennett Baff on November 24 1914. Graff was guilty of manslaughter first degree. Jacob Cohen and Jacobs were acquitted. Archiello is believed innocent and may get a new trial. Antonio Cardinale, returned from Italy, testified he hired the murder car.
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Tonigh
Joseph Cohen
David Jacobs
Jacob Cohen
Abraham Graff
Bennet Baff
Washington
Graff
Jacobs
Frank Ferrera
Giusepp Archiello
Archhiello
Antonio Cardinale
Italy
Baff
Poultry King Baff Killed Amid Rivalry and Price War
John Rizette and other gunmen are jailed in the Tombs as testimony ties business rivalry to the murder of Baff the poultry king. Rivals claim the poultry trust manipulation sparked deadly feuds with rival Mans and payment reportedly totaling 1806 dollars.
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Tombs
Trat
Baff
Poultry King
Poultry Trust Hie
Cardinale
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