Rich in war genius foreign scientists here
American and foreign scientists work with U S experts testing countless devices. Many ideas are crude yet some are original and valuable, ranging from armored ships to new aircraft and anti aircraft engines. Inventors seek credit and pay, while the government aligns with allied experts, promising surprises for Germany.
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Ryley Graynos
Germany
Wantling
Naval Advisory
Poard Tl A
Bureau of Standards
Advisory Commission of
The
Council of National Defense
Bureau of Ordnanee
Signal Corps
Patent Office
Robert Fulton
Samuel F . Morse
Franca
England
Italy
United States
Entente Demands for Conquest Spark Peace Prospects Doubt
German papers in Copenhagen and Berlin interpret Chancellor Michaelis statements as a rejection of annexations. Vorwaerts and Lokal Anzeiger discuss peace terms, security demands, and Belgium’s fate while Asquith and Bonar Law in London debate German concessions. European editors flag no German repentance and warn against entente coercion in settlement talks.
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Belgium
Asserfa Leral Anzaiger
Michaelis
Copenhagen
Michael
Ber
Vorwaerts
Carquist
Reichstag
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
House of Commons
Asquiths
Tagesveitung
Czernin
Asquith
Reichstig
Elem
Alan
Sir Edward Carson
George J Wardle
Labor Party
Wardie
Erzberger's Peace Optimism Opposed by Officials Worldwide
Berlin dispatch reports German officials doubt Mathias Erzberger’s Zurich peace optimism. They cite Chancellor Michaelis and Lloyd George speeches as evidence against a reconciliatory peace. Press commentaries from Cologne Gazette Taeeg Zeitung and Germania reflect mixed views on Erzberger’s role and Vatican ties.
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Berlin
Sungas
London
Mathias Erzberger
Zurich
Bersin Today Ag
Michaelis
Associated Press
oMeca
Herr Broberger
Germain
Ais
Rejetstag
Foreign Office
Mesara Lloyd George
Bonar Law
Edward Cargon
Erzberger
Cologne
Ersberger
Taeeg Zeitung
Germania
Vatican
London Papers Demand New Peace Terms Amid War Talk
London editorials debate Dr Michaelis and Austro Hungarian aims as peace talk appears to delay American entry. Some papers demand explicit disavowal of conquest, noting France’s right to security after war losses and territorial fears. The Daily News urges a clear war aims statement, while others warn against rewarding conquest.
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London
Michaelis
Count Czersin
Belgium
Serbia
Herr Michaels
France
Pest
Daily News
Edward Carson
Germany
Rhine
Chronicle
Fear Valley
Lorraine
Peace Offer Ignored by Washington despite German Austrian peace moves
Washington officials deem the renewed central powers peace proposals hollow and aimed at weakening allied resolve. Secretary Lansing’s remarks are seen as a clear rebuke to Berlin and Vienna, with the US insisting peace must come only after a united victory over the German military system. Russian officials note misreading by the German chancellor about Thomas’s mission to Petrograd.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Ellies
Germany
Langing
Michaelis
Albert Thomas
Petrograd
Terenchenko
Frances
Thomas
Marek I
Council of Soldiers and Workmen
Michaelis Peace Bid Confirmed in Senate Debate
Senator James Hamilton Lewis charged that German Chancellor Michaelis aided peace talks were confirmed in a message to the United States yesterday. Lewis warned the nation to be wary of Germany’s peace offers and urged continued wartime preparation while demanding open channels for any terms. He said the alleged confession showed Germany seeking peace on its own terms and cautioned against being tricked into halting mobilization or concessions before Allied victory.
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Michaells
James Hamilton Lewis
Senate
United
Germany
China
India
Wilson
Democracy and Justice
Tom B
Optis
America
Proposes Land Tax to Pay War Costs in Raleigh
A "liberty tax" on land use and on uncultivated property was urged to cover wartime costs. The committee on the cost of living backed a 1 percent rate for used land and 2 percent for uncultivated land, citing gold depreciation and wartime supply strains. Speakers, including William Kent and Louis Brownlow, outlined factors driving high costs and the plan was discussed at three Raleigh meetings.
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Raleigh
Amon
Willliam Kent
de Vissi
Lang
Louis Brownlow
W C iLgubuscher
C & Kegley
Dry Bill Heats Up Senate Fight Says Sheppard
United States Senator Morris Sheppard from Texas predicts the Senate will pass the prohibition bill bearing his name. He argues national prohibition will reach fruition and urges support in the House and at the state level, warning of centralized autocracy if federal power expands. Opposition led by Senator Underwood warns against federal overreach and erosion of state sovereignty.
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Sheppard
Senate
Texas
House
United States
Underwood
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Pershing To Visit American Training Camp In France
General John J. Pershing, commander of the American expeditionary forces, will visit the French training camp tomorrow to observe daily operations. Enthusiasm runs high among villagers as flags appear and troops are seen in good condition. mail for Red Cross Hospital units faces delays, while Roosevelt unit letters were returned due to censorship. Facilities for troop transport and parcels are being organized for smoother delivery.
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France
Ferehing
Red Cress Hospital
MITCHEL ON FUSION TICKET FOR NYC MAYOR
Mayor Mitchel accepts fusion designation to run for a four year term as New York City chief executive. In a letter from Upper Seranac Lake to William Hamlin Childs, chairman of the fusion committee, he confirms his candidacy for the September primary.
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New York
Mitchel
Upper Seranac Lake
William Hamlin Childa
France and Britain on liberty and German fate in Europe
The speaker argues that lasting peace requires nations to shape their own liberty based on history and character. He notes Germany’s imperial system as a potential threat and suggests that European security will not be secure until Germany aligns with the United States and Britain, while acknowledging uncertainty about Germany’s internal state and its future path.
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The
Tages Zeitung
Germany
Vorwaerta
Belgium
Reichstag
England
America
Europe
Mr Balfour
United States
Great Britain
Jewel Thefts Alarm Newport Police In July Wave
Newport Rhode Island police fear a series of jewel disappearances over two weeks. Victims include Mrs Charles Hillhorne, Mrs Howard Parieford, and Reginald Vanderbilt seeking a diamond bar pin. A $100 reward is offered for information. Police suspect a thieves ring preying on summer residents.
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Newport
Charles Hillhorne
Howard Parielford
Mig Reginald Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Newport Eany
Two Platoon System Indorsed by Labor in DC Fire Dept
A resolution for a two platoon system for the District of Columbia fire department was endorsed by the Central Labor Union last night. A three member committee was appointed to protest to the District commissioners against any layoffs, with John McGuigan, Benjamin Speliren, and John Lorch named for the mission.
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Central Labor Union
Last
John McGuigan
Benjamin Speliren
John Lorch
John H Lorch
BP Alffas
J O'Leary
Daniel Hassett
John
Dickman Press
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Colpoys
Boroque
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Hartley
Keeler
C Coulter
Henry Miller
B O'Leary
Laws
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Sam Pe Nedrey
James L Considine Bol Tucker
Bam Dea Nedrey
D Pigney
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J HB Toons
I R Hartle
W N Huttell
William Schaeffen
Credentials
M J Costello
Bridges
Parker
John G Smith
American Federation
Baltimore
E Toone
de Nedrey
Mary Ganzhoren
Pope Will Not Urge Peace In War, Cable Says
A cable from Herne to the Italian embassy reports that Emperor Charles of Austria through his premier urged the pope to propose peace as the dual monarchy faces disintegration. The pontiff reportedly refused to intervene to end the conflict.
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Herne
Charles
Austria
House Defeats Effort to Send River Bill to Conference
The Senate approved river and harbor funding around 27 million dollars faces another House clash. Representative Madden, opposing the measure, refused Small's bid to waive objection and vowed to force a formal record vote to block sending the bill to conference, labeling it inappropriate for a war bill and urging House switch to record action.
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Senate
House
Representative Small
Madden Ted
Small
Madden
GUIDE IS RESCUED BY HUMAN SLEDGE
Portland Ore July 4 By making of himself a sledge on the snow clad upper slopes of Mount Hood Hijah Onaiman forestry service lookout on the mountain brought to safety Hans Fuhrer a badly injured mountain guide Who 18 In a hospital here today and may recover Fuhrer had e guided a party to the summit 11,000 feet up When a mile from the top on the descent Fuhrer fell on the sharp blade of insa sune taining a serious wound in the ab domen Coalman the lookout had been watching the party through a glass from the summit and saw the accident He slid coasted and plunged down the intervening mile in a few minutes With other members of the party he hastily stanched Fuhrers wounds Then throwing himself flat on his back he drew Fuhrer on his body and directed those in the party to attach a rope to his feet Holding the wounded man with his' clasped arms, Coalman wer dragged 'over the enew two miles to the timber line There Fuhrer was placed in an automobile and brought to this city a-
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Mount Hood
Hijah
Onaiman Forestry Service
Hans Fuhrer
Fuhrer
Insa
Coalman
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