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The Worshipers of Force and German Decline
The article argues that German military effectiveness is crumbling due to food and material shortages and submarine failures. It cites eyewitness and ally reports, notes Austria Hungary and others suffer worse, and portrays Germany as unable to sustain war while allied powers grow stronger. The piece frames Germany as doomed, awaiting Allied judgment.
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Germany
German Empire
Berlin
Adlon
Stockholm
Austria-Hungary
Austria
Ukrainia
Bulgaria
Turkey
Russia
Turkestan
Paris
Siberia
Empire
New World
Europe
Hohenzollern
Automobile Theft Problem Pushes Police to Tighten Measures
The Washington area faces rising automobile thefts with 24 cars stolen May 24 to July 2. The police scrap the automobile squad. thefts now get case by case attention and owners urged to lock vehicles and consider theft insurance as only partial protection.
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District of Columbia
Gaciog
Virginia
Pullman
Debate on volunteer honor versus selective draft status
A Senate discussion on military service contrasts volunteers with selectees. President Wilson's 1917 draft proclamation framed drafting as equal and necessary, while posters urged volunteering, prompting critique of invidious distinctions. Both volunteers and draftees are credited for shared national service and victory.
Kaiser Talking Too Much in Berlin Debates
The article notes intense criticism in the Reichstag over Emperor William II's public speeches. Deputies demand the Kaiser curb remarks to avoid ridicule abroad, recounting past apologies and the need for ministers to relay statements. It also recalls George III’s similar meddling and the danger of unfiltered royal utterances.
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Noske
Berlin
William
Kaiser
Department of Foreign Affairs
Wilhelmstrasse
Allied credits and secrecy over wartime funds revealed
Treasury officials say allied government credits from the United States may total 34.493 billion, with secrecy kept to avoid aiding the enemy. The interallied council forwards itemized estimates from London and Paris for future needs, guiding loan decisions and shipment priorities. Allies currently receive about 10 million dollars daily, with recent advances of 106 million to France, 9 million to Belgium, and 3 million to Serbia.
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Treasury
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Council of Finance and Purchases
Oscar T. Crosby
the Treasury
London
Paris
France
Belgium
Serbia
Congratulatory Messages From Allies On American Victory
The State Department received notes from Japan and Italy via Ambassadors Ishii and de Cel, praising the American army's successes on the western front near Soissons and Rheims. The Japanese envoy relayed Baron Goto's congratulations, while Italy lauded the American forces for their recent battle, expressing deep friendship and admiration.
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de Cel
Baron Goto
Italy
United States
Huge Army Building Program At 13 Ports And Rail Centers
War Department pushes a vast construction drive costing about 218 million dollars for warehousing and dock facilities. At Brooklyn two nine story warehouses 1000 feet long with three piers will cost 49 million. Boston terminal work totals 28.0 million and rivals Norfolk. Chicago adds three reinforced concrete buildings totaling 1,220,000 square feet for roughly 3.316 million.
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Brooklyn
Boston
Quartermaster Department
Norfolk
Chicago
All Volunteering May End Senate Discusses Draft Rules
The Senate held a brief semiweekly session on changes to the selective service act. A House session lasted only five minutes with a resolution by Senator Sterling referred to the Senate military committee. The issue: can men initially rejected for disability and later drafted be transferred to volunteer organizations. Sterling called it unjust. Johnson noted a new draft-age extension is under consideration and may bar volunteering.
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Johnson
California
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Bathing Beach Fences To Go In New York
In Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Benedict ruled fences preventing public access to New York bathing beaches are illegal. The decision states owners may charge for pavilion use but cannot bar nonusers from the beach, noting vested rights do not justify such restrictions.
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New York
Brooklyn
Supreme Court
Benedict
Sisters of Soldiers May Travel to France Under Rules
The War Department loosens prior ban on women with relatives in the American army in France allowing Sisters of soldiers to go abroad under specific conditions. If a woman marries an officer or soldier in the expeditionary forces after arrival she will be automatically returned to the United States by her serving organization.
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War Department
France
Sisters of Soldiers
United States
Grenade Orders Hit Major Production Milestone
The ordnance department reports four types of hand grenades in production at 2 million a month, with the rate to double next month. Rifle grenades are produced at 1 million a month and will grow within six months. Orders total 66 million grenades nationwide.
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Ordnance Department
Army Orders Move of Numerous Officers Listed
Army orders announce transfers and assignments for officers including Maj. H. P. Councilman of Watervliet New York First Lieut. W. H. Brown of Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming First Lieut J. C. Mooney of Jacksonville Florida Capt. B. O. Childs of Augusta and others with postings to Camp Joseph H B Johnston Camp Les Camp Lee and this city along with several first lieutenants and captains.
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N. Y
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Fort D. A Russell
Wye
BO. Childs
Augusta
H. H. Hollinshed
J. C. Mooney
Jacksonville
Fila
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This City
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Camp Les
HM. Adams
H.W Alexander
A. P Balston
J. M. Little
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Print Paper Costs Increase As Industry Seeks FTC Action
Representatives of paper companies told the Federal Trade Commission that hourly wage and freight increases plus higher wood costs raise manufacturing expenses. They urged retroactive price increases past May 1 to lift the $310 a hundredweight benchmark set last April 1.
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Federal Trade Commission
H R Weaver
International Paper Company
National War Labor Board
U S Oil Control Plan Hinted By Fuel Chief
M A Requa, director of oil supply for the fuel administration, says a plan for Federal control of the oil industry will be announced within two weeks. The aim is voluntary action by producers and refiners, with Lever bill provisions available if needed to eliminate competition by fixing crude prices and maximum bonuses.
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Naval air station bans pranks on water craft
Bay Shore July 30 Naval aviators will not be allowed to fly near pleasure or commercial boats to frighten crews or passengers an order by Lieut N B Chase commandant of the Bay Shore naval air station states He notes the death of Gustav Kobbe the art critic who was killed when a seaplane wing struck his cat boat on the Great South Bay and says most complaints lacked specifics but pilots at fault have been punished
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London
Merchant Seamen's League
William Morris Hughes
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Bay Shore Naval Air Station
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Allies Start Trade War On Hun In Buenos Aires
Allied trade efforts against Germany expand as the Latin American division of the bureau announces the formation of an Allied Chamber of Commerce in Buenos Aires. The center of the Argentine capital hosts the chamber which aims to coordinate allied nations and promote wartime commercial interests under three delegates from the American Commercial Club and three from each of the British French Italian and Belgian chambers of commerce.
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Bureau of Foreign and
Domeastic Commerce
Buenos Aires
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American Commercial Club
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Comfort for fighters kin in New York Red Cross aid
The American Red Cross home service in New York assured families of soldiers and sailors lasting support and peace of mind while in service. It urged any service member fearing family trouble to seek help, offering sympathy, advice, medical care, legal information, spiritual comfort, and practical assistance.
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Home Service Section
American Red Cross
Home Service
Mooney Plea at White House Submits Appeal Request
A delegation of labor leaders led by W Bourke Cochran visited the White House to urge President to transfer Thomas J Mooney from California State courts to Federal courts for a new trial in the preparedness day bombing case. They did not meet the President and will file their request in writing. Mooney, reprieved by Governor Stephens, had just lost his bid for a new trial in state courts.
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W Bourke Cochran
New York
White House
California
Thomas J Mooney
San Francisco
Mooney
Gov Stephens
Italy orders shift to active service for desk officers
The Italian headquarters issued an order reported from Rome cables to the embassy yesterday. All officers and men serving in office positions are moved to active service and will be replaced by personnel wounded in action.
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Rome
Al Smith for New York Governor Predicted by McCombs
In Washington at the Willard William F McCombs predicts Al Smith will win New York governor this fall citing his public record and cross party support. He notes GOP dissension and Roosevelt as a potential upstate appeal while deeming Smith the strongest candidate.
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al Smith
New York
William F. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
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Saratoga
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New York City
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Trains Soldiers to Trades Under War Department Plan
The War Department announced a program to train 220,000 national army soldiers in essential military trades by next June. Aeducation and special training committee said 60,000 will graduate every two months from 110 institutions. About 25,000 have completed instruction and 46,000 are currently in training.
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National Army
Department
Committee On Education and Special Training
Airplane flare perfected for night bombing
The ordnance department announced a perfected airplane flare for night bombing. Released from a plane on a parachute, it is ignited by air friction at 27060 feet, producing over 400000 candle power over about 1 1 2 miles. It conceals the aircraft from ground observers.
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