Conspiracy Plot Aimed at India Revealed by U S Official
San Francisco reports details of a Berlin directed plot to incite armed rebellion in British India. U S District Attorney John W Preston cites German agents, Hindu allies, and cipher networks coordinating operations from the United States and abroad.
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San Francisco
Berlin
Alfred von Zimmermann
United States
British India
John W. Preston
Preston
India
Europe
Far East
Wilhemstrasse
England
Pacific
Har Duval
Ini
America
Siam
Germany
Franz Ko
Art Lieal
Whilm von Brecknil
Y. van Schaack
Ban ‘Ry
Alge Chandra
Franz von Papen
Washington
Taland
Mme
Rounding Up Slackers in Kansas City
One hundred fifty two men and boys were arrested in downtown Kansas City during a roundup by thirty five policemen. The incident occurred at night and involved the United Press report from Kansas City, Missouri dated July 7.
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United Press
Kansas City
Toll of Death as German Air Raid Strikes London
London reports a major Luftwaffe raid on July 7 using 20 aircraft. Casualties include 28 men, 6 women, 3 children killed and 74 men, 30 women, 37 children injured. Seven German planes were shot down. 13 returned to Germany.
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London
Germany
Isle of Thanet
Essex
Dover
Ostend
Scheldt
England
Sea
Holland
Sud
German Spy Hunt Probed by QU A Officials in Retaliation Talk
Washington reports signal a joint retaliation by the United States with England and France over German espionage and Belgian atrocities. German diplomats in New York resign amid State Department transit plans as about 30 more Germans tied to Swiss diplomats prepare to leave. The move follows expulsion measures and shifts in protecting respective interests abroad.
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Washington
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England
France
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Berlin
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Germany
Hoover Seeks Home Food Conservation Signatures
The White House announces a national food conservation drive led by Herbert Hoover. One million housewives have signed win the war cards, with Lesson No 1 in food economy issued to teach not to waste food. The card is to be signed, framed, and hung at home, with Card No 1 already gracing Mrs. Woodrow Wilson’s residence.
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Washington
Housewives of America
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Wilson
America
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Whiskey on Barge Seized in Norfolk
United Press reports on July 7 that seven men were sent to the grand jury after the Sea King barge anchored mid stream yielded nearly 5,000 pints of whiskey seized by Norfolk police led by Chief Kizer. The vessel had just arrived from Providence and suspects include A. E. Snow, Fred B., Victor Downs, and Clarence, among others.
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Norfolk
Sea King
Kizer
Providence
A. E. Snow
Fred B
Victor Downs
Mildred Clarence
New and Unexpected the Launched Which Nets Big Conquest
London reports a new Russian offensive opening in the Pinék sector north of the Lemberg area. forts and villages such as Hill 388 Lakhovté Svenistchi fell to the Russians as infantry and artillery cooperated. German lines and losses are disputed with Berlin claiming heavy Teuton setbacks and Russian successes elsewhere on the front.
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Ety
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Kouinchy
Lawrymonce
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John D Keller Sr Turns 78 Tomorrow
Tarrytown New York July 7 John D Keller Sr renowned as the world s first and only billionaire will celebrate his 78th birthday tomorrow.
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John D.keller, Sr
Fifteen Thousand Attend Reception for Russian Commission
Anarchists unfurled white banners at Madison Square Garden during the reception for the Russian commission. The venue burned red for the event except for a prominent New Russian flag. East side Russians exiled under the old regime mingled with attendees as speakers, largely Russian, praised Kerensky. About 15,000 people were present.
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New York
Emma Goldman
America
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Russian Commission
Garden
East Side
Russia
Kerensky
Hoboken Salons Could Close Over Depot Proximity
New York reports Hoboken Knights of the Brass Rail tremble as saloons face possible closure after saloonkeepers refuse to close within a stated distance of the U S depot.
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New York
Knights of the Brass Rail
Hoboken
N. J
United States Depot
Prohibition Section of Food Bill Wins Senate Approval
In a major Senate showdown the prohibition section of the Food bill was steered to passage. It bans using foodstuffs to distill liquor while allowing light wine and beer production. It also forbids liquor imports and directs the President to seize liquor in bond and compensate distillers with cost plus up to 10 percent profit. Continued on Page Two.
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Washington
Senate
Ohio Doctor Sentenced for Threats Against Wilson
Dr. Pemberton B. Strickrath of Marietta was sentenced to 13 months in the Atlanta Federal penitentiary by Judge Steer after being found guilty of threats against President Wilson. The defendant said the case would be appealed.
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Columbus
Pemberton B. Stickrath
Marietta
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Steer
Strickrath
Wilson
Pershing Appeals to Soldiers for Respect Toward France
General Pershing issued his first general order to the American expeditionary army in France. He urged Sammies to show gratitude with deportment and to treat French women with respect while respecting private property and obeying French law.
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United Press
Paris
Pershing
France
First regular women fighting force ships out for front
In Petrograd 400 women of the Legion of Death swear to fight for democracy. They march in full Russian uniform with 60 pound packs, cropped hair, and strict drills. Relatives weep as they depart for front, embodying disciplined wartime resolve.
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Eir
Vatican Denies Permissive Recall of Cardinal Mercier
Rome reports Germany demanded the recall of Cardinal Mercier of Belgium by the Vatican and Rome refused, souring Catholic Church relations with Berlin. Mercier's pro-Belgian stance and anti-occupation letters have been suppressed by German authorities though widely circulated.
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Rome
Germany
Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
Vatican
Catholic Church
Berlin
Informazione
Brussels
Riots erupt in London after German raids
London July 7 rioting broke out in the East End as locals retaliated against German air raids. Crowds destroyed shops with German names, burned furniture in streets, and police reserves were called out as 37 dead and 141 injured were reported from the attacks.
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London
East End
Hackney
Tescoe
British destroyer sunk by German submarine in North Sea
The British Admiralty announced the sinking of a British destroyer by a German submarine in the North Sea yesterday. One officer and seven crew members were killed.
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London
North Sea
British Admiralty
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