America Destined to Be King of Wind in World War
Dramatic scene presented by House as it passes bill crafting wind related wartime policy.
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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1917
Page
1
House votes landmark aircraft bill amid wartime belligerence
In Washington the House passed a $640 million aircraft instruction measure after rousing scenes as members shouted for the vote. The bill grants broad presidential powers to draft air personnel and fund aviation with limited debate, while denying efforts to curb War Department authority.
Teutons Strive To Drive Russians Back In Frontline Action
News from July 14 reports Austrian attempts to dislodge General Korniloff's Russian forces at Kalush failed. Haig's air report notes four enemy planes shot down and ten disabled with seven British planes missing. French troops seize trenches south of Courcy amid fierce fighting, with shells directed at Rheims. Berlin reports ongoing activity in western Champagne and rain on the east front.
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Petrograd
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Kalusch
War Office
London
Haigh
Paris
Courcy
Mount Haut Casque
Teton
Rheims
Champagne
Berlin
East Front
Army Draft Draws Near As 7 Million Names Filed
Washington reports the draft lottery rolls nearing completion with more than seven million names and red ink serial numbers filed in 15 cases of the Provost Marshal General. Districts total 3,671 nationwide with 883 still unreported and drafts delayed until the last district confirms. War Department aims to stage the lottery before week’s end, though officials warn it could take 10 days to 2 weeks.
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Washington
War Department
Guards Officers Appointments Reported From Adjutant General
Raleigh July 14 The Dispatch: Additional appointments from the Adjutant General s office include Thus Fletcher as disbursing officer captain of the Regimental Supply Company and Matt H Allen of Goldsboro captain and adjutant first battalion New Bern Washington and Durham batteries Beverly Royster Jr commissioned first lieutenant Battery C Durham Col J H Waddell of New Bern captain New Bern battery First Lieutenant L P McLendon Durham promoted captain Durham battery First Lieutenant Reid R Morrison Mooresville made captain Mooresville company Draft warnings issued registrants face potential capital crime of desertion if failing to appear for examinations or mobilization. draft offices urge checking with local boards and newspapers. mobilization camps planned for National Guard with 16 additional camps and vast logistics requirements
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Adjutant General’s Office
Fletcher
Matt H. Allen
Goldsboro
New Bern
Washington
Durham
Beverly Royster, Jr
J. H. Waddell
War Department
Crowder
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
New Orleans
St. Louis
War ‘Department
National Guard
Belgium Hunger Report Reveals War Suffering
Washington reports from the Belgians Relief Commission describe famine and disease as the country endures wartime shortages. U boats reduce rations and laboring classes grow emaciated as women and children share meals to keep fathers able to work. Tuberculosis rises in dense districts while men resist deportation and return as broken.
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Washington
Belgium
Belgium Relief Commission
Commission
Congratulations to the Russians during wartime press note
London reports Premier Lloyd George congratulated Premier Loof of Russia and spoke on Germany's overthrow of autocracy as essential for lasting peace. He cited free Russia as proof that true peace requires nationalities freedom and government accountability across Europe.
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London
Lloyd- George
Germany
Russia
Looff
Siberia
Europe
Kaiser Forces Out Hollweg Cabinet In German Crisis
London July 14 United Press reports the Kaiser accepted the resignations of Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg and Finance Secretary George Michaelis with the whole Hollweg cabinet likely fallen. Prussian War Minister von Stein also resigned as the Emperor’s crisis deepens amid anti parliamentary reform pressure.
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London
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Berlin
Taternor Helfferich
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Junkers
Foreigners Flee From Mob Wrath
A mob forced foreigners including Rus Matas Volos and Italians to abandon Flat River Missouri and head toward Bone Terre. Families traveled with children and possessions in wagons and on shoulders as authorities reported injuries during the unrest.
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Flat River
Toregeneps
Walkout of shopmen averted by last conciliators
A threatened walkout of shopmen and blacklists on a dozen southeastern rail lines was averted yesterday by late conciliators. The proposed strike had been slated for last Thursday and was resolved after conferences. Final decision rests with Secretary of Labor Wilson as investigations conclude. Roads affected include the Atlantic Jet Line Central of Georgia Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Mobile Ohio Norton Western Seaboard Air Line and Southern lines.
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Paris King of Greece Sends France Felicitations
Paris reports that President Poincaré received warm congratulations from the newly crowned King of Greece on Bastille Day as celebrations unfold in France.
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Paris
Poincaire
France
Bastile
Greece
Von Hindenberg Holds Important Reichstag Talks
Copenhagen reports Field Marshal von Hindenberg and General Ludendorff met with two representatives from each Reichstag party except the independents Socialists. They discussed both military and political situations amid Berlin dispatches tonight.
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Copenhagen
Marshal von Hindenberg
Ludendorff
Reichstag
Berlin
Lumber Plant Damaged By Fire In Jacksonville
A large Jacksonville Lumber Company plant, a $50,000 concern owned by S. S. Ambrose, A. H. Ambrose, and Wilson Bros. Lumber Co of Conway, S. C., was badly damaged by fire. Two kilns burned, lumber stock destroyed, and the plant must suspend operations for about three weeks with an estimated $10,000 in damages. About 100 men affected.
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Wilson closes German marine and war risk agencies
President Wilson orders the closure of all German born marine and war risk insurance offices in the United States and cancellation of their contracts to prevent alien enemies from obtaining shipping news. An exception is allowed for contracts covering ships already at sea. The move targets information on cargoes and sailings.
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