Exemption Regulations and Draft Plans Explained
Washington reports show War Department officials clarifying that President Wilson aims for fairness in the draft process. Details remain scarce, with the plan to draw numbers from registration cards to be announced at the Capitol.
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National War Army
War Department
Wilson
White House
Washington
Capitol
Baker
Kansasity
New York
Census Bureau
Mt “Ark Federal Judicial District
Russians and Germans renew major World War I offensives
Russian General Korniloff's troops advance beyond Lesiavka toward Kalusz, with Kalusz fortified and taken after a heavy fight. On the Belgian coast German attacks halt near the Yser as British defenses deter further action. Crown Prince directs Verdun and Aisne assaults, all repulsed by French forces.
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The
Yser
Lombaertzyde
Verdun
Meuse
Hardaumont
Aisne
Juvincourt
Trianguliate
Shipyard Strike Predicted in New York Districts
Labor leaders warned a general strike could shut down all 35 or more shipyards in New York and nearby districts if employers do not meet workers demands. A Machinists Union official urged government action to compel fair wages, noting workers cannot live on the proposed minimum.
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Basnsony
York
New York
J. A. McEnetee
Mion YI
PRM Cy Pct
Fraternal Orders Mobilize Aid to Government
Fragmented OCR reads about fraternal orders pledging aid to government efforts. Vague phrases mention representatives, national resources, and work plans, but details are unclear. Names, places, or dates are not discernible.
Opposing Views on the Food Bill
Democratic leaders in the Senate struggle to reconcile views on the Food Contro bill and will seek President Wilson’s outline of acceptable compromises. The Senate Agriculture committee will not endorse the Gore substitute. Gore plans to offer it as a separate proposition amid ongoing debate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Senate Agriculture Committee
Gore
German Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg Resigns Reported
Berne July 12 The Vossische Zeitung Berlin says German Chancellor Dr Von Bethmann Hollweg has resigned. Emperor William has postponed deciding whether to accept the resignation.
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Associated Press
Berne
Wireless Press
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
von Bethmann-Hollweg
William
Addy
Trustees named by the governor for new hospital
Governor Bickett appointed a nine member board of trustees for the North Carolina Orthopedic Hospital to be built near Gastonia with terms ranging six four and two years. Appointees include F C Harding M B Spier R B Babington and others. The hospital follows a 1937 act.
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Raleigh
Shelby
J. Lee Robinson
Gastonia
J. H. Giles
Glen Alpine
W. C. Bivens
Wadesboro
A. D. Wilcox
Goldsboro
Baptists
North Cartine
Chamber of Commerce
Trading With the Enemy Bill Moves to Senate
The Administration's Trading With the Enemy bill is in the Senate after passing the House by voice vote late yesterday. The measure, three days to final approval, was altered little from the committee version.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Deportation of I W W members in Bisbee roundup
About a thousand members of the Industrial Workers of the World were rounded up by Citizens' Protective League members in Bisbee Arizona and transported in cattle cars with armed guards. The plan reportedly sends the detainees toward Nogales on the Mexican border under military escort.
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Associated Press
Phoenix
Ariz
Industrial Workers of the World
Bisbee
Citizens’ Protective League
Ciizens
Industrial Workers’ Organization
Tucson
Douglas
Mexico
California
Texas
New Mexico
Myers
Home Guards
Council of Defense
Sothern Pacific
Nogales
United States
Protest Message Seeks Halt to Deportation Train
Former Governor Hunt, acting for President Wilson on the Federal Strikes Mediation Board, was appealed to from Bisbee to stop a train deporting miners. The message signed by W B Cleary of Bisbee urged: two thousand miners are being deported this morning from Warren district by corporation gun men. stop that train.
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Globe, Ariz
Hunt
Wilson
Federal Strikes Mediation Board
Bisbee
Warren District
W. B. Cleary
Southern Newspaper Association Urges FTC Control on Newsprint
The Southern Newspaper Association at its 154th annual convention in Asheville urges federal action to empower the FTC to regulate newsprint pool production, distribution, and pricing. It backs plans for developing Federal water powers as part of its resolutions and adjourns after A. G. McIntyre's executive session address.
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Associated Press
Asheville
N. C
Southern Newspaper Association
Federal Trade Commission
A. G. McIintyre
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
New York
J. McIintyre
Southern Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Fort Worth
Houston
St. Augustine
President's Nominee for Judge Rejected
Washington reports the Senate Judiciary committee unanimously recommended rejection of President Wilson's nomination of William E. Thomas of Valdosta as Federal judge for the Southern Georgia District. Thomas' name failed to appear on a list of 17 acceptable candidates submitted by Senator Hardwick and rejected earlier.
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Associated Press
Washington
President Wilson
William E. Thomas
Valdosta
Southern Georgia
Senate Judiciary Committee
Thomas
Hardwick
Secretaries Time May Decide Cantonment Site
Secretary Baker may decide tonight whether the National Guard cantonment goes to Fayetteville or Charlotte North Carolina. The decision hinges on objections and the reports of General Wood and General Garlington with Fayetteville urged by Congressman Godwin and local leaders.
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Washington D. C
Baker
National Guard
Fayetteville
Charlotte
North Carolina
Garlington
Army General Staff
Leonard Wood
Southeastern Department
Joseph Underwood
Sutton
Congressman Godwin
God
Wilmington
Wood
Special Aid Exhibit at Woolvin Hall in Wilmington
National Special Aid Society exhibits prepared articles to be sent to Paris tomorrow afternoon from noon to seven. Last shipment was July Fourth with 2124 pieces. The display shows ten days output to inspire weekly penny contributors and pride in Wilmington.
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National Special Aid Society
Paris
Woolvin Hall
Patriotic Penny
Hanson
Wilmington
Creation of ICC Car Service Division to Fix Freight Car Shortage
Washington July 12 the Interstate Commerce Commission announced a new car service division to regulate the movement and return of freight cars. E H DeGroot named chief with A G Gutheim in executive charge and H C Barlow assisting. The division aims to balance car supply for troops war materials and essential goods, addressing regional shortages and coordinating with shipper and carrier committees nationwide.
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Associated Press
Washington
Car Service
Interstate Commerce Commission
E. H. DeGroot
A. G. Gutheim
H.C. Barlow
Commission
Southeast
Pacific Northwest
National Industrial Traffic League
Carriers Commission
Interstate Commerce Comission
Sweden Denmark and U S War Policy Report
Sweden and Denmark criticize the American administration's stance on neutrality and hunger as a factor in war. A semi official newspaper Poliken urges cutting all economic ties with Germany to avoid aiding German hardship. Hoover's remarks are cited to back the administration's policy on war and famine.
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Poliken
Germany
Washington, D. C
Conetroller
Hoover
America
Agreement With Steel Men Reached Here
Secretary Baker announced an agreement with American steel industry leaders in Washington. The deal provides that the entire product will be available for government war needs at a price set by cost of production with inquiry by the Federal Trade Commission. Government guarantees broad distribution of orders and reasonable profits with provisions to expand capacity as new demands arise.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker
American Steel Industry
Federal Trade Commission
Sweden Sparks Indignation Over Washington Iron Ore Report
Stockholm July report angered Sweden as it echoed a U S officials claim about exports and munition materials including iron ore ferrosilicates steel copper sulphur zinc and wood pulp The Associated Press quoted an official denial saying Sweden exports iron ore pulp and other items mainly to England and other Allies while importing little from America The statement argues Sweden did not aid Germany and condemns American pressure on neutral trade amid WWI tensions.
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Sweden
Stockholm
Washington
America
England
Waslington
Associated Press
Eng
Germany
France
Italy
Many Industrial Workers Arrested in Ellensburg Raid
Federal troops near Ellensburg Washington arrest between fifty and sixty Industrial Workers of the World for interfering with crop harvesting and logging in violation of the federal statutes. The men were brought to Ellensburg and placed in a stockade.
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Associated Press
Ellensburg
Wash
Here
Indy Workers of the World
Cha
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