Americans See Rapid France Training Transforming War Effort
In France after one month American troops show advanced training and growing international viewpoint. General Pershing will visit Amexas camp to review progress. Gen Sibert reports strong French American cooperation and refined headquarters machinery.
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France
United States
Pershing Wills
Sibert
Jessona
John J Pershing
Amexas
Paria
Eddie Rickenbacher
Gen Pershing
Europe
Dances and Concerts for Sammies Diversion at Roosevelts Base
Roosevelt hospital field unit arrives in the war zone as Pershing expedition correspondents visit. American doctors and nurses are surprised by the visit. A large surgical staff is in place and soldiers mingle with staff. Concerts and dances planned despite near gunfire as the camp enjoys good health and eager for diversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Roosevelt Hospital
Pershing
New York
Washington
Kristianiafjord wrecked by storm near Cape Race
The 10601 ton Norwegian American Line steamer Kristianiafjord, already ashore near Cape Race after grounding two weeks ago, was smashed by a furious July storm. Lightering cargo continued as heavy seas drove the ship apart and forced abandonment by its 230 crew and passengers, all rescued without injury.
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St Johns Newfounnland
Kristianiafjord
Cape Race
Rock i
New York
Halifax
Spain Ends Censorship as Editors Given Self Control
Madrid July 29 The interior minister declared the abolition of all censorship except editor self control He said government will limit interference to criticism of individual papers and expects Spaniards publications to recognize Spain’s delicate internal situation Not only articles but newspapers that overstep limits may face suppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Lmits
Ecuador Denies Revolt Amid US Tension
The Ecuadorian legation denied reports of a Manabí revolt by followers of the late Alfaro aiming to fracture constitutional ties with the United States. It said peace prevails, the government remains neutral, and maintains cordial US relations as most people support President Baquile Moreno.
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Manabia
Ecuador
Alfaro
United States
Legation
Baquel
Moreno
D A R Appeals Nation Wide To Lend Aid In Food Conservation
The D A R urges nationwide help for thrift in homes through a Washington bulletin by Mrs S W Foster. It outlines calories, diet proportions for a family, and emphasizes preserving food, home canning, and buying local. It condemns wasteful peeling and urges supporting local producers to save transportation costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Foster
Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington
S W Foster
Conservation Committee
Culinary Department of Homes
Bulletin
Lansing Urges Free Germany to End War
Secretary Lansing declares the German government seeks world empire and calls for united action to end the threat. He warns that neutrality invites conquest and that fighting on foreign soil defends democracy, liberty, and the future of the United States, with emphasis on moral resolve and God’s aid. Lansing plans a Henderson Harbor vacation, returning to Washington soon.
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Germany
United States
Lansing
Europe
Red Cross dispatches fourth Italy relief commission
Red Cross announces a new Italy relief mission with $200000 set aside for urgent needs. The commission is led by George Baker Jr and includes John H. Morrow Doctor Thomas Huntington and others. Accompanying expert Chandler R Post and the American Academy at Rome supplies aid staff.
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Red Cross Commission
Italy
Red Cross
George Baker, Jr
First National Bank of
New York City
France
Russia
Roumania
Mr. Baker
John H. Morrow
Atlas Portland Cement Company
Thomas W. Huntington
American Surgical Association
Victor G. Helster
United States Public Health Service
Nicholas F. Brady
The
Centre Trust Company
Chandler R. Post
Harvard
American Academy At
Rome
Gordon P. Stevens
Charles A. Clark
Red Cross Urges District War Service Fund Gifts
The District Red Cross finance committee appeals Washington residents to donate now to the war service fund after the Paris Red Cross hospital bombing. Chairman Macfarland urges immediate, even repeated, contributions from all, with cash or checks sent to The Washington Fest or to Canon Rudolph at 1801 Massachusetts Avenue.
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Red Cross
Paris
Washington
The
War Service Fund
Mariarland
Washington Fest
Macfarland
Evans
Canon Rudolph
Massachusetts Avenue
One in Five May Serve From New York
New York July 29 Reporters canvassed 66 addresses in three NY city districts to identify men for the draft exam. Of 52 men with information, about 11 appear fit for service, roughly one in five, signaling that the first quota of 48,865 may require testing about 194,000 men citywide.
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New York
Reporters For the Sun
New York City
Uncle Sam
Dalatricts
Harlem
Germany's Power Failing Says New Navy Head
London reports Sir Eric Geddes, new first lord of the admiralty, declaring German military power destroyed more since last spring than people imagine. He praises English railway workers for aiding movement in France and notes munitions now travel by small gauge railways, saving many lives. he opposes exposing officers details that would aid the enemy.
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London
Eric Geddes
Admiralty
Guildhall
Cambridge
France
FEW DRAFT EXEMPTS 24 000 DOCTORS WITH 120 000 AIDS NOW NEEDED
The War Department plans an army nearly perfect and signals heavy physician intake. About 24 000 physicians and 120 000 enlisted medical staff are to be mobilized, with three months training at Fort Riley Fort Benning and others. Exemption limits tighten. married men and agricultural or industrial exemptions face scrutiny to ensure wartime needs.
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War Department
Medical Corps
Fort Riley
Kana
Fort Benjamin Wariigsen
Fort Ogiethorpe
Fort Des Moines
Iowa
Allentown
May Call 3600 District Drafted
Beginning at 9 o'clock this morning draftees for the national army will undergo physical examinations. The District of Columbia must supply 929 of 1858 men, with as many as 3600 registrants possibly called before the quota is met. Today divisions will examine men at Western High School, Business High School, Fifth precinct police station, Henry D. Cooke School, Tenth precinct police station.
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National Army
District of Columbia
Washington
Western High School
Business High School
Fifth Precinct
Henry D. Cooke
Tenth Precinct
DIES IN EFFORT TO ENLIST FOR FRANCE
New York July 29 Corps John J Russell could not go to France but died for his country Two weeks after mustering the Fourteenth Infantry New York National Guard He left a large New York woolen firm to enlist and was offered a minor operation to qualify but died in the hospital The army surgeon said a slight disability would bar him and the operation failed His company will fire a volley over his grave tomorrow
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New York
John J Russell
France
Fourteenth Infantry
New York National Guard
Corp
Russell
Army
Change in Censor Near Reports Censorship Shift
Last night a likely conference was planned to resolve censorship issues with President and Secretaries Daniels and Baker. They praised voluntary censorship and noted minor breaks due to misunderstandings among the four censors. Changes are expected to centralize censorship under a single organization within a week.
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Daniels
Baker
Preas
Frank McIntyre
Army
War Department
Washington
Pershing
France
Belknap
Navy
Creel
George Creel
Committee On Information
Backed by milk charges Dr Woodward defends dairy claims
District health officer Dr William C Woodward defended dairy men against their attorney Matthew E O'Brien saying some of his assertions were far from the truth and untrue. He indicated he would issue a statement today regarding the dairymen's charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Woodward
Washington
Matthew E O'Brien
Two leaps end in deaths on city streets
In New York on July 23 Joseph Cassademont aged 18 locked himself in a bathroom on a fourth floor and leaped to his death after hiding from a restraining woman. Earlier in Brooklyn 22 year old Lilian Scheer jumped from the roof of a six story tenement at 1870 Pitkin Avenue and died on the pavement below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
West Eighty-flost Street
Joseph Cassademont
Lilian Scheer
Pitkin Avenue
Brooklyn
Wife registers for national service amid husband slip
In St Louis on women's registration day Mrs Edward J Auer registered for national service and revealed her husband had not registered. He claimed 32 but a birth certificate showed he was not quite three. After the registering she quipped I wish my husband felt like I do. The AUERs have two children.
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St Louis
Edward J Auer
Aa Ahe
Auer
Negro civic groups demand representation in New York
Delegates from negro clubs churches and fraternal organizations met with United Civic League backing to demand seats for Negroes in the New York State Assembly and the New York City Board of Aldermen. They also urged appointment of Negro firemen and police squads and the creation of a bathhouse for exclusive Negro use.
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New York
State Assembly
Board of Aldermen of
New York City
United Civic League
Militia Bureau Career Ends With National Guard Draft
With the drafting of the entire national guard into the U S army on August 5, the militia bureau of the War Department ends its functions. Regular army officers attached to the division will be reassigned. The National Defense Act keeps states maintaining recruit battalions, while a general reserve system may replace the regimental depot plan. Preliminary home training then intensive trench training in France. Convalescent soldiers returning will train new recruits at depots.
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National Guard
Army of the United States
Militia Bureau
War Department
Regular Army
France
Five Thousand Rush Work At Cantonment Camp Pike
Special to The Washington Post Little Rock Arkansas July 29 Five thousand workmen rush construction of Camp Pike near the city and quarters may be ready for occupancy by September Previously 2600 employed James Stewart and Co of New York says tomorrow the force will reach 5000 and accelerate work Three hundred buildings finished 160 are half done and work begun on another 100 Contractors expect accommodations for 40000 men on time The National YMCA asks a building for its use on site and Knights of Columbus request a building as well. both offers to be donations on completion.
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Washington Post
Little Rock
Ark
Camp Pike
James Stewart and Co
New York
National Young Mens Christian Association
Stewart and Co
Knights of Columbus
Talks to Boy Scouts on a straight course at service
Two hundred Boy Scouts and officials heard Rev John Carruthers of the Church of the Covenant urge a straight course and moral compass. The event featured Boy Scout Band patriotic selections, two buglers in the bell tower, and a cornet duet by Harry Maycock and F Baptiste. All offerings benefited the Boy Scout organization.
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Boy Scouts
John Carruthers
Church of the Covenant
Boy Scout
Harry Maycock
Boy Scout Organization
Bogota Youth Accused in American Marriage Promise Case
Richard Cadavyid an 18 year old son of a Bogota Colombia minister was arrested today in Hackensack New Jersey on charges of breaking his promise to marry 17 year old Madamine Ward of Hiedale The complainant says Cadavyd was sent from Colombia to study English and American manners lauguage and education records indicate travel and parental background support the civil claim from the girl's side
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Hackensack N J
Richard Cadavyid
Bogota
Colombia
Madamine Ward
Hiedale
Paxton freed. satchel liquor charge denied
E V Paxton of 1226 D street north west Washington was released after hiring attorney H Noel Garner. DOJ agents had accused Paxton of owning a satchel containing liquor in violation of the dry amendment. Two others from Dayton, Va were freed after officers found no contraband. neither admitted luggage or liquor. A separate incident reported the 18 month old Vernon Gitson of Beulah Baptist Church Fairfax killed by a Southern Railway train near Edsall, Virginia.
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Washington Post
Burfautos
King Et
J W Thompson
J WL Linhart
Dayton
Paxton
Thompson
Department of Juntise
Linhart
Vernon Gitson
Elihu Gitson
Southern Railway
Edsall
Beulah Baptist Church
Fairfax County
Chaplain A. B. Smith Leads Camp Services in City Churches
Chaplain A. B. Smith in charge of MCA work led a morning service at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church. Reverend Charles Hillerpoint preached the evening sermon. At Second Baptist Church Reverend Dante Showalter preached in the morning and Judge Louis Charley spoke to the congregation in the evening.
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A . Smith
MCA
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles Hillerpoint
Second Baptist Church
Dante] Showalter
Louis Charley
Death of E. K. Leadman at Springfield home
Ellis E Leadman age 42, railway agent for the Southern at Springfield Fairfax County, died at home on Saturday. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral set for today in Washington. The Daughters of Isis unit of the American Red Cross will hold a garden party on the lawn at the northwest corner of Washington and Queen streets from 6:40 to 10 p.m. tomorrow.
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Ellis E Leadman
The
Southern Railway
Springfield
Fairfax County
Washington
Daughters of Leabeila Unit
American Red Cross
Washington and
Queen Streets
Farmer shot by sentry near bridge in Baltimore county
Bass Dennis, a Baltimore county farmer, was wounded in the shoulder by a sentry after he confronted soldiers and a crowd outside a guarded bridge. Maj Jones reported two sentries were summoned by a woman's cries and a scuffle followed a gun discharged amid a crowd including Dennis.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Bass Dennis
Baltimore County
Dennis
Negrocy
Maj Jones
Nald
Greek vendor cries curses as flag raised over Mount Clare shops
George Christian, a Greek peanut vendor from 210 South Sharp Street, allegedly shouted anti American lines during the flag raising at Mount Clare shops of the B and O Railroad. Patrols and railroad officers intervened as a crowd jeered him. He was taken to Southwestern police station and charged with disorderly conduct, fined $5.145 by Justice Tormalian and jailed.
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Baltimore
America
George Christian
South Sharp Street
Mount Clare
L Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Hawkine
Southwestern District
Urge More Speed in Shipbuilding Urge More Speed in Shipbuilding
The Merchants Association of New York sent resolutions to Washington urging faster shipbuilding, disclosure of ships sunk by submarines, matching gun calibers on merchant ships to submarine weapons, and faster overall program. Copies went to President Wilson, Secretary Daniels, and the Federal Shipping Board.
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Washington Post
New York
Merchants’ Association of New York
Washington
Association
Wilson
Dan'ee
Navy
Federal Shipping Board
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Ortepo
Kristianiafiord
T. S
Flagler
Robert Worth Bingham
Judge Bingham
Laurence Lewis
Henry M. Flagler
Standard Oil Company
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Wilmington
Thornton Lewis
Cincinnati
Ohio
Belgium
Pais
Foreign Office
Bertini
Mexico
Berlin
Henderson Harbor Noy
G. F. Baker, Jr
Davison
Red Cross War Council
Admiralty Head
Naval Base
Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads Naval Base
Exposition Grounds
Jamestown
United States Geological Survey
Chicago
Tt Ln
Capital
Woodward
O’brien
St. Louis
Cantonment
Pike
Carruthers
E. V. Paxton Released
Alexandria
Satchel
Smith
E. K. Leadman
Plan Red Cross Party
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