Waterloo aims to form national army as registrants examined
Waterloo's exemption board moved to prepare 143 of 152 men called for the first national army draft. About 75 percent seek exemption due to dependents or other grounds. Rejected for disability ran below 25 percent. one case involved Edmund Waggenere with artificial limbs from a railroad accident. Rev. Leonard Duckett, Cedar Falls pastor, is among those called for examination and may be exempt as a divinity student.
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Werloo
Naional
Veen
Endez
Edmund Ae Wagennere
Waterloo
Mota
Samuel J
Arey
Nathan Sharp
Lewis iKtrusé
Illinois Central
Fork Dodge
Hinyarcily
Tom Hayes
Larvey Banks
Adam A A. Hoosier
Cedar Falls
Duckett
Auburn
N.Y
United States
France
Caryl L. Nelson
Cedar Heights
County Board
PL. Billings
Waterloo Board
Mr. Billings
Hell
Cedar Pails
No. 258 Takes Trip but Uncle Sam Finds Him
Cedar Falls Aug 7 Walter Guedry a section hand living in a bunk house held number 258 in the draft. After his number was drawn he left Cedar Falls for Louisiana perhaps to tell home folks about his selection. The county exemption board hunted him for physicals and entry into the army. Guedry 23, single, located in his native state by postal officials.
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Cedar Alls
Walter Guedry
Cedar Falls
Washington, D. C
Guedry
Louisiana
County Exemption Board
New
National Army
Root praises Russia progress as riots fade in Chicago
In Chicago, T. Elihu Root, returning from a mission to Russia, says there is little more disorder in Russia than in the United States. He notes radical government change brings inevitable disturbances and argues Russian reports focus on unrest. He expresses faith in the new ministry and praises Russian women inspiring men to fight, hoping American women emulate them.
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Chicago
Elihu Root
Russia
United States
Mr. Root
LW. W
Tle
Big Damage at Pola by Italian Raid
Rome reports a detailed account of the Pola air raid. Italian squadron flew 320 km with 169 over enemy territory, suffering no losses. They bombed the arsenal naptha depot and seaplane station causing extensive fires. dazzling anti aircraft defenses lit the skies as Italian planes roamed Pola for nearly five hours.
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Rome
Pola
Wuach
Squadrilla
D’annunzio
Gort
Taft Takes Ill In Clay Center Kansas
Farmer President William H. Taft became ill at a Clay Center hotel during the night and is under a physician’s care. The illness is described as stomach trouble and he will not leave for Lincoln to speak today after delivering an address here last night.
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Clay Center
Kan
Farmer
William H. Taft
Lincoln
Neb
German Cabinet Shakeup Prompts Foreign Policy Tug-of-War
Copenhagen dispatch reports Dr. Helfferich may control German foreign policy under Chancellor Michaelis, with Dr. von Kuehlmann resisting subordination. The center party gains influence through three Roman Catholic appointees and potential repeal of anti Jesuit and Polish laws. Press commentary varies, lamenting or defending the new lineup.
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Copenhagen
von Kuehlmann
Karl Helfferich
Michaelis
Germany
Helfferich
Helfffferich
Dr. Helfferich
Reich- Stag
Berlin Tageblatt
Lokal Anzeiger
Voss
Tages Zeitung
Herr Zimmerman
Anzeiger
Vossische Zeitung
Heifterich
England
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Wolff
Theodor Wolff
Tageblatt
Heliferich
Dutch Papers Contrast Teuton Word and Deed
Amsterdam reports Dutch newspapers publish a parallel column on the award of the crew of the British steamship Belgian Prince sunk July 31 by a German submarine. Survivors recount lifebelts removed and lifeboats destroyed, eight crew spared, and 38 drowned after the submarine re submerged following the sinking. The piece notes a German pastoral letter urging humanity and references divine protection from invasion read at a service attended by Emperor William and the German empress.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
William
Henry Lefebure Dead Noted Belgian Horse Breeder
Henry Lefebure a well known breeder of Belgian horses died of heart disease in a Cedar Rapids hospital after being brought in from his Fairfax home. He was 41 and owned Limng Crest stock farm, drawing wealthy buyers nationwide. his horses won many prizes at San Francisco and state fairs in Iowa Illinois Nebraska and Minnesota. He is survived by a widow and seven children.
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Cedar Rapids
Henry Lefebure
Fairfax
Lefebvre
Limng Crest
Iowa
Illinois
Nebraska
Minnesota
War Measures Move to Regulate War Materials Prices
Washington Aug. 7 President Wilson met with officials from the federal trade commission and the department of justice to shape price regulation for war materials. The war industries board, created Aug 1, seeks coordinated Allied purchases and low prices, while the federal trade commission prepares copper and other core material cost reports for Wilson to use in setting government prices.
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Washington
DD. C
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C
United States
Bernard M. Haruch
War Industries Board
Cowper
Commission
New War Industry Board An
Young Gould Claims Exemption From Draft Plea of Dependents
Ringion Gould of Lakeworul New Jersey, railroad official and eldest son of George Jay Gould, filed at Toms River New Jersey a claim of exemption from military duty on the grounds of dependents for support. He was ruled physically fit for service by the exemption board surgeon and married July 2.
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New York
Ringion Gould
Lakeworul
N. J
George Jay Gould
Toms River
Gould
Soldiers in France May Vote and Enlist Ruling
Washington reports that American citizens in France serving with the expeditionary forces may vote in fall elections if states set up overseas voting. Gen Crowder says absence on duty is no barrier and aliens may enlist by waiving allegiance claims, opening the army to volunteers. An ad for El Totar Broadreal Havena 5¢ cigar appears at the end.
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Washington
D. C
France
Crowder
National Guard
National Army
Gen. Crowder
New
Central Powers advance and French lines in Champagne
The report details Austro German offensives in Bukovina and Moldova with gains and prisoner counts, and a French claim of breaking crown prince lines in Champagne. British Haig notes no major actions, Lens front tightens with Canadian advances near Lens and surrounding areas.
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Champagne
Berlinovina
London
Vokshini
Bukowina
Petrograd
Kimpulung
Motit
Russian War Department
Bystrilan
Grismalov
Teulon
Brecz
Tyrladesus
Paris
French War Department
Teuton
Serco Mefs Wood
Verdun
Gehitmans
Kishinev
Russia
Dniester
Pruth
Chotin
Zhrocs
Haig
France
Belgium
British War Office
Lens
Orth
Arras
Vimy
Farhus
Woman Found Buried in Farmer's Cellar in Wisconsin
The body of Mrs. Cora Miller was found buried in an unused cellar at farmer Erwin Haughe’s residence near West Salem in La Crosse County. The disappearance of Mrs. Miller from employer Hiram Lovejoy’s home on February 24 is now cleared up. Erwin Haughe is missing. a warrant for his arrest has been issued and police broadcast his description and photos with a reward offered for capture.
Americans in Training Endure Gas Attack Drills
The report describes American troops in France receiving French gas masks and undergoing intense gas exposure drills to prove masks protect against deadly vapors. Officers first train on lectures, then soldiers practice rapid mask fitting, with ten seconds in the field to adjust after an alarm.
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Caporp
France
Associated Press
Hae
J 'Taggiee
Barber Boss
Ihry
Army Ranks for Red Cross Workers in Europe
Washington, D. C., Aug. 7 Officials of the Red Cross and likely those of the Young Men's Christian Association serving with the American army in Europe will wear the American uniform. Henry P. Davison and William H. Taft will be recognized as major generals upon crossing the Atlantic, while other officials will receive lower ranks.
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Washington, D. C
Red Cross
Young Men's Christian Association
Europe
Henry P. Davison
Red Cross Council
William H. Taft
Central Committee
Atlantic
Davison
Taft
Gasparri Quit Rumor Stir Vatican Policy Change
Rome reports a rumor that Cardinal Gasparri, papal secretary of state, has resigned. Italian newspapers debate a shift in Vatican policy toward Germany while Osservatore Romano remains silent and Carr denies retirement. The piece notes a possible change in governance at the Vatican and cites official reactions.
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Gasparri
Rumor
Rome
Vatican
Germany
Osservatore
Housewife Must Do Her Part In Food Conservation
Washington Aug. President Wilsons patriotic appeal to farmers and gardeners prompted surplus crops. Secretary Houston urges housewives to conserve perishable foods through canning, preserving, pickling, drying and storing. He recommends organizing local groups, demonstrations in canning and preserving, and cooperating with local food relief efforts.
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Washington, D. C
Aug. T
Wson
Houston
Drastic Illinois Plan Sought to Cut Coal Prices
Chicago Aug 7 state council of defense considers all ways to reduce coal costs for Illinois and neighboring states. Seizure and operation of Illinois coal mines by the state was proposed if operators refuse to lower prices as representatives from Missouri Iowa Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Ohio and Kentucky prepare for a multi state conference to ratify actions.
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Chicago
Finois
Tis
State Council of Defense
Finois Council
Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Michigan
Iodiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Illinois
State of
State Council
Governors
Middlewest
Delay in Federal Court September Term Postponed
The September term of the United States district court has been postponed until January 1818 for convenience of attorneys and clients. The original date followed too closely on the summer vacation, making readiness for trial unlikely. All cases pending for September and recognizances returnable then are to come up in January.
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United States
District Court
Y M C A Tobacco for Soldiers Lost Appeal for More
Washington Aug. 7 The Young Men's Christian Association shipment of tobacco for American troops in France has been lost. The Red Cross commission in France reports no suitable tobacco to replace it and urges that 10 tons be sent at once. The Red Cross war council accepts an offer to donate 1,500,000 cigarets 20,000 packages of smoking tobacco and 10,000 cuts of chewing tobacco for immediate forwarding to American troops.
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Washington Bec
Young Men's Christian Association
France
Faris Txlay
Red Cross Commission
Uged
Xc Cross War Council
Tnsbacco
Naval Admiralty Reorganization Upset Hits London
London Aug 7 official admiralty order replaces Admiral Sir Cecil Varney as second sea lord with Vice Admiral Sir Roselyn Wemyss. Alan Garrett Anderson becomes controller of naval construction succeeding Sir Eric Campbell Geddes the new first lord. Anderson, a shipping and railway insider, is son of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson. Change follows charges of incapacity and signals a broader reform of the admiralty.
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London
Admiralty
Cecil Varney
Roselyn Wemyss
Alan Garrett Anderson
Wheat Commission
Eric Campbell Geddes
NHW Cher
Alan Anderson
Ile
Midland Railway
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson
England
Aldeburgh
British Admiralty
Hale
Sir Cecil
Barney
Jellicoe’s
Grand Fleet
Seek Removal of Mrs de Saulles From Jail to Hospital
Mineola Aug 7 an application for removal to a hospital of Mrs Bianca de Saulles held in the county jail for the murder of her former husband John Longer de Saulles is expected to be made today or Wednesday Three physicians have examined her and their report may lead to transfer to Nassau county hospital or a private sanitarium attorney Henry A Uterhart said he might seek bail from Brooklyn Supreme Court on grounds her life is endangered by confinement in the county prison
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Mineola
Bianca de Saulles
John Longer de Saulles
Henry A. Uterhart
Allied Conference Opens in London Under Lloyd George
London August 7 A conference of Entente Allied representatives continuing the Paris talks began in London this morning. Premier Lloyd George presided with Ribot Painleve Sears Balfour Henderson and other British war cabinet members present. Some 211 Entente allies were represented by ambassadors ministers or special delegates.
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London
Paris
David Lioyd George
Ribot
Painleve
France
Baron Sears
A. J. Balfour
Arthur Henderson
Decrease in Express Company Profits Reported
Wethington D C August statistics show April operating incomes for all express companies at 460,905 dollars, down more than 60 percent from April 1926 figures. The report highlights a continued drop in earnings across the express industry.
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Wethington
D. C
Russian women sailors form first detachment
Petrograd reports the formation of the first detachment of 150 women sailors in the day. The unit prepares to sail to the Murman coast, signaling a pioneering naval force among Soviet forces.
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Petrograd
Murman Coast
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