Deal May Hasten Troops Return From Europe
Paris July 28 The American stocks liquidation commission headed by C W Hare arrived at Brest and would reach Paris tonight aiming to sign a contract with the French government for buying American army supplies in Europe. If approved promptly the pact would allow all U S troops except those on the Rhine to return home by September 1. Louis Morel and experts are finalizing the French proposal to Hare as French dealers, including automobile makers, visit the finance ministry amid concern over purchasing manufactured articles beyond necessities.
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Paris
Associated Press
C. W. Hare
American Stocks Liquidation Commission
Brest
Parle
Europe
Rhine
United States
Louis Morel
Hare
Ministry of Finance
Opposition Voice in Chamber Slated for Thursday
The chamber for deputies will hear opposition arguments on Thursday. The discussion centers on the acquisition of foodstuffs and raw materials, which is generally approved.
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Chamber For Deputies
Big Wobbly Leader Plans Nation Tour
Leavenworth Kansas July 28 William D Haywood former secretary of the Industrial Workers of the World was released on bond pending appeal He plans an East start to his tour to speak to Workingmen about the organization protesting a unfair trial and denying WW violence while expressing sympathy with America during wartime
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Leavenworth
Kan
Chicago
William D. Haywood
Industrial Workers “of the World
J. W. Wis
Tne
Hayswood
Haywood
Germany
LW. W
America
Droughts Lift Corn Prices as Heat Hams 181 Will
Chicago July 28 reports say the domestic corn crop faces split losses from drought and hot winds raising prices over six cents a bushel. Central states crop damage pegged at about 25 percent amid widespread worry. Idaho man Lewis Williams of Pocatello was nominated by President Wilson for internal revenue post.
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Chicago
Central States
Idaho
Washington
Lewis Williams
Pocatello
Wilson
Internal Revenue
Pacific fleet sails from Panama to San Diego
The U S 8th Western fleet, after passing the Panaman canal, leaves Panama for San Diego amid ceremonies with President Belisario Porras and his staff receiving Admiral Rodman and officers. Thousands of sailors take peaceful possession of Panama as relations with locals warm. Meanwhile reports note tiny apis florea honey bees in East Indian islands and Hindustan, with minuscule hives.
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U. S
New Mexico
Colon
Associated Press
Pacific Fleet
Pan- Ama Canal
Hampton Roads
United States
Panama
San Diego
Cal
Belisario Porras
Republic of Panama
Hugh. Rodman
Porras
Admiral Rodman
Giant bees and tiny honeybees described from distant lands
The passage compares tiny bees with pinhead cells to giant bees in the same land. It notes honey and wax quality, bees that work year round, and giant pis dorsata bees whose honeycombs reach six to seven feet long and weigh 300 to 400 pounds each.
Bound Man Rescued From Burning Vancouver Studio
Alexander Ganaditny, a Russian photographer, was found unconscious tied to a chair in a Granville Street studio as flames consumed the room. Police, believing he was attacked and left to die, rescued him early Sunday morning and he was expected to recover. The evidence suggested a violent struggle before the fire.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Alexander T
Ganaditny Clemen
Granville Hokcomt
Tie
Tobben
Strusele
Pogrom Reports in Poland Questioned by Morgenthau
Henry Morgenthau, appointed by President Wilson to head the American Commission, told newspapers that reports of pogroms in Poland are tremendously exaggerated. He said Polish Jews deserve protection and that canal rights were at stake, urging cautious interpretation of harsh claims.
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Paris
Henry Morgenthau
Wilson
Poland
Morgenthau
Speedy Trial for Child Strangler in Chicago
In Chicago on July 28 a coroner's jury held Thomas Fitzgerald, who confessed to strangling six year old Janet Wilkenson, to be indicted. Fitzgerald asked for a speedy trial and Assistant State's Attorney J O'Brien said readiness would follow once counsel is secured. Fitzgerald signed a white confession yesterday morning admitting the killing. The body was found in a coal pile in the basement of his apartment.
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Chicago
wWithin
Thomas Fitzgerald
Janet Wilkinson
Windes
Fitzgerald
J. O'Brien
Janet
Planes Wrecked in Electrical Storm Near Mineola
Three bombing planes were wrecked in a severe electrical storm that hit Long Island. The incident damaged a steel hangar at Hazelhurst field and interrupted a planned transcontinental flight by Capt. Roy N. Francis aboard a Martin bomber. The storm disrupted military operations and halted preparations for the next departure.
Investigation Proposed Into Pacific Coast Oil Prices
A resolution introduced by Senator Poindexter calls for an FTC inquiry into Pacific coast oil operations and price movements nationwide. It cites alleged arbitrary pricing by Standard Oil of California, high dividends, and compares fuel oil costs across regions from Northwest to New Orleans.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Pacific Coast
Poindexter
Pacife
Standard Oil Company
California
West Coast
Northwest
New Orleans
Atlantic
Gulf
Descendant narrates perilous voyage of Sir Francis Drake kin
Francis Drake of Seattle, claiming descent from the famed explorer, recounts his world voyage aboard the little schooner The Sir Francis Francis, halted by world war service as a Canadian sailor and later by Mexican bandits. After being robbed near Salina Cruz he was freed and aided home by an American captain.
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San Francisco
Francis
Francis Drake
Seattle
Drake
Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis
Halifax
France
Salina Cruz
Hin
Demand for Workers Exceeds the Supply in Tacoma
Tacoma July 28. Despite many men entering the district weekly, the supply of labor does not meet the demand, says a report to day by Boy Fleming, local superintendent of the United States Employment Service. Last week 482 men registered for jobs and 804 calls were made. The number of men placed by the bureau for the week was 467.
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Tacoma
Wash
Flay
Boy Fleming
United States
Dloyiment Service
Japs Want Autos in Seattle Shipments Surged Demand
Seattle July 28 Automobiles costing upwards of 4000 dollars are in big demand among shipper circles as shortages press buyers to seek more vehicles. The article notes rising interest in touring cars and luxury autos among residents and businessmen amid market constraints.
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Seattle
Wash
Camp Dix opens with Maj Hale among pupils
Commander of the cantonment Maj G L C Hale joins the pupil list at Camp Dix Army Camp as it opens today. He will take the motor mechanics course, one of the most popular subjects in the curricula, as part of the new program for soldiers.
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New York
Camp Dix Army Col
G .L. C. Hale
ZEMO Antiseptic Lotion Promises Eczema Relief
An advertisement claims ZEMO heals fiery itching eczema with a clean antiseptic liquid. Regular use is said to remove disfiguring skin troubles. trial size 35 cents and regular bottle 1.00 are offered via druggists. ZEMO antiseptic soap also aids treatment. The E. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland Ohio markets the products.
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Zemo
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Beechams Pills Promise Quick Complexion Boost
An advertisement touts Beechams Pills as rapidly improving complexion by stimulating the liver and balancing stomach and blood. Claims include availability in boxes and widespread distribution in a generic 33a slot “Any Medicine” in the ws everywhere.
Bee Free Storeut St Butve Mont
Fragmentary OCR mentions a location in Montana with unclear store name and street. no definite event or person identified.
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St. Butve, Mont
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