Wilmington Camp Site Brief Reported by General Wood
General Wood endorsed Wilmington for multiple military uses including infantry and artillery camps and a convalescent camp. He praised local health work led by Dr. C W Stiles and the New Hanover county health department, detailing a proposed 7,700 acre site, water supply expansion, and cost estimates to support a convalescent and aviation camp near the Cape Fear river. The report emphasizes favorable conditions and the county’s health status as key factors for selection.
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War Department
Wilmington
Winer Park
Cape Fear
Gorgas
United States Health Service
Europe
C. W. Stiles
States Health Service
New Hanover
Unitedates
Stiles
South
Polluion
Texas
Alabama
Louisiana
Wood
Record Cotton Crop Value Soars to 1.41 Billion in 1916-17
The 1916-17 U S cotton crop, including seed, totaled 1 412 860 035 dollars, up from 958 200 000 last year. The average middling price was 18 41 cents, with spot cotton valued at 136 71 dollars per bale by July 1917. Texas gains and Gulf State increases drive totals, while world cotton output sits at 13 111 000 bales.
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Associated’ Pregy
New Orleans
Hester
Texas
Gulf States
Atlantic States
Alabama
Arkansas
Geo Eees
Georgia
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
South
Sinking of Belgian Prince Stirs Allied Outcry
Survivors recount the Belgian Prince sinking by a German submarine on July 31. The U boat allegedly shelled the ship and forced lifeboats away, leaving eight crew with life belts removed before torpedoing. Thirty eight drowned as the submarine disappeared.
President Wilson Talks With Trade Commission On War Material Prices
President Wilson met with the Federal Trade Commission and then the Department of Justice to discuss regulation of prices for materials needed for the war effort. The talks covered copper coal steel lumber and cement costs with a report and estimates due within weeks. The commission will not propose price fixing but warns that basing output on a cost plus percentage could be difficult.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Pri
Federal Trade Commission
Department
Promucian
Trade Commission
Canadians Establish New Line Near Lens Front
Canadian Army Headquarters in France reports outposts around Lens have formed a new line in a group of houses close to the enemy front. The Lens Bethune road is now safely within our lines nearly up to the city of Lens.
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Associated Press
France
Canadian Press
Lens
Lens-Bethune
War Conference of Allied Leaders in London
A continuation of the Paris talks began in London this morning. David Lloyd George presides as British Premier with Arthur Balfour and Arthur Henderson among attendees. Entente representatives include ambassadors and ministers from allied nations.
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Associated Press
London
Paris
David Lloyd-George
Reece Ribot
Wer
Ian Ars Arthur Balfour
Arthur Henderson
German Submarine Enters Dutch Waters Near Maassluis
Amsterdam reports that the German submarine U 30 with two Dutch torpedo boats entered the Maassluis waterway near Rotterdam. The boat is said to be awaiting better weather.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Maassluis
Rotterdam
Handelsblad
Tobacco Needed for Troops in France
The Red Cross Commission to France reports a tobacco shipment for American troops in France was lost. Paris says no suitable replacements are available, prompting a urgent request for ten tons. Liggett & Meyers Tobacco Co donates 1,500,000 cigarettes and 30,000 tobacco products to be sent at once. France agrees to duty-free entry for the supplies.
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Yy Associated Press
Washington
Young Men’s Christian Association
France
Paris
Red Cross Commission
Red Cross War Council
Liggett & Meyers Tobacco Company
Record US money in circulation hits new August 1 total
Treasury report shows total currency in circulation reaching a fresh peak of 4.852 billion dollars on August 1, up nearly 23 percent in a year. Per capita circulation stands at 46.53 dollars, with gold in treasury and in circulation at 3.086 billion, up by 586 million in the year amid wartime effects.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Treasury Department
Treasury
Regent Shake-Up in German Cabinet
In Augsburg the cabinet reshuffle in Germany raises questions of who will steer foreign policy under Chancellor Michaelis. Rumors name Dr. Helfferich or Dr. von Kuehlmann as key figures, with Centrist gains and debates over Prussian appointments and reforms.
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Ity
Csvenharen
von Kuehlmann
Carl Helfferich
Michaelis
Germany
Helfferich
Reich- Stag
Alegiations 5 Co
Son Siche Zeitung
Catholic Center Party
Spahn
Waldow
Kuehlmann
Radical
Socialist Party
Reichstag
Dr. Beseler
Count Loebell
Interior
Baron von Schorlemer
New York Troops Delayed Departure for Training Camp
New York Aug 7 The Twenty seventh division U S A will delay its departure from home camps until September 1 as training at the Spartanburg camp in South Carolina is not yet completed Major General John F O'Ryan announced after word from the War Department.
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Associated Press
New York
National Guardsmen
John F. O'’Ryan
War Department
Spartanburg
Decrease in profits of express companies in April
The Associated Press reports continued decline in express firms profits for April. Operating income fell to 46050 from 462, with a 60 percent drop versus April 1916 despite gross revenues rising about 2.6 million to 18,322,108. Expenses climbed about 30 percent from 7 million to nearly 9 million, leaving most firms less profitable. only Northern and Southern show gains, Adams runs a deficit.
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Associated Preer
Washington
Northern
Southern
The
Adams
Two Bills Ready for President After Senate Action
Conference reports on the Priority Shipment bill and on expanding the State Commerce Commission membership from seven to nine were adopted by the Senate. The House has acted, and both measures now go to the President for signature.
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Associated Press
Washington
Siate Commerce Commission
Senate
House
Rumored resignation of Papal Secretary Gasparri
Rome reports and Vatican circles debate a possible resignation of Cardinal Gasparri the Papal Secretary of State. Italian papers claim a Vatican policy shift toward Germany while Osservatore Romano remains silent and Correspondenza denies the retirement.
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Associated Press
Rome
Vatican
Gasparri
Germany
Osservatore Romano
Correspondenza
Knights of Columbus Convention Opens in Chicago
The Knights of Columbus opened a convention in Chicago with plans to raise 10 million dollars to build and maintain Catholic and allied service institutions at 32 cantonments nationwide. The effort targets soldiers and aims to aid men of all creeds, with Catholic backing expected from Catholics nationwide.
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Knights of Columbus
Associated Press
Chicago
United States
Russian Front Remains Complex As Battles Persist
Reports say Russian forces resist and push back Austro German units in some sectors while yielding in others ten miles from Chotin near Galicia. Berlin claims Storming of positions north of Kokshani with 1300 prisoners and 13 guns amid wider offensives Revelations from Kishinev and Petrograd describe gains and retirements across Bukowina, the Pruth and Dniester corridors.
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Chotin
Galicia
Kishinev
Petrograd
Grismalov
Bukowina
Bystritza
Romania
Fokshani
Danube
Berlin
Kokshani
Flanders
Lens
Coal City
Champagne
Petain
Artille
Crown Prince
Verdun
Avoncourt Wood
Hill
France
Belgium
Associated Press
Arras
Vimy
Farbus
Kisshinev
Russia
Dniester
Pruth
Zbrocz
New Yorks Quota in National Army
New York officials estimate New York City will enroll 20 000 men in the new National Army by week’s end with more exemption boards examining candidates and a possible increase each day. Headquarters expect not all will be enrolled before August 25.
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New York
New York City
National Army
Draft slackers sent to prison
Four men from Connecticut counties were found guilty in Federal court of failing to register on June 5 for the selective draft and were sentenced to jail terms from one to six months. Anthony Grasnitski of Bristol received six months after declaring he would rather be in jail than fight for the United States. He was born in Russia.
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Associated Press
Hartford
Conn
Anthony Grasnitski
Bristol
United States
Russia
Military instructors sought for colleges this coming year
New York Aug 7 volunteers are invited by the military training camps association to serve as instructors in colleges and universities. The call notes a shortage of qualified men as many have joined the colors, leaving a gap in instructor materials for the upcoming school year.
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Associated Press
New York
Military Training Camps’ Association
Peage Restored in Oklahoma After Nationwide Draft Protests
Federal and state officials report the nationwide draft protest uprising waning with 250 draft objectors under arrest. Leaders remain sought while Seminole Hughes and Pontotoc counties report minimal disturbances. Notable night developments include the wounding of deputy sheriff William McEwen, the capture of Snake leader John Hargo of the Indian Working Class Union, and Mat Harris’s confession about ordering a bridge burn near Francis. The home of Snake, Sem inole youth Parney Fixico, reportedly burned after the manhunt./
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Associated
Oklahoma City
Okla
Tac
National Army
Department of Justice
Seminole
Hughes
Pontotoc
William McEwen
John Hargo
Seminole County
Mat Harris
Francis
Parney Fixico
Snake
Bud” Manealey
Wrates
Hydro airplane propeller kills trainee in Long Island
Henry We, training with the U S flying corps patrol at Huntington Bay near New York, was killed when the hydro airplane propeller struck him as he tried to start the engine by hand after the self starter failed. Blades reportedly sucked him against them, fracturing his skull and breaking his arm.
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Associated Press
New York
Henry Wein
United States
Hunston Bay
Long Island
Here
Germany's Claims On U Boats Questioned In Berlin
Berlin reports via London say Germany disputes rumors of heavy U boat losses. Official figures indicate the monthly average losses from February 1 to August are just over three per month, while overall submarine costs rose much more than that.
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Associated Press
Berlin
London
Gentts
Exemption Request Filed By Lake Wood Resident
A New York Associated Press report notes a resident of Lake Wood, NY and eldest son of George, an entrepreneur, has filed a claim of exemption from military duty with local authorities. He is listed as physically fit for service by surgeons.
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Associated Preag
New York
Kinga
Lake Wood
George
Tomts B PS J
Sunk by submarine near Greece ship Charilaos Tricot
A Greek owned steamship Charilaos Tricot of 2475 tons gross, operated by National Steam Navigation Company, was sunk on July 13 by a German submarine, according to a cable received by agents. The Greek crew of five is reported safe, with the vessel damaged near the port of departure.
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Associated Press
New York
Charilaos Tricot
National Steam Nagiggetion Company, Ltd
Greece
Npt
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