New York Banker Warns Dollar Losses In Savings
George E. Roberts vice president National City Bank told dress fabric buyers that the American dollar has depreciated about half in purchasing power. He warned millions in savings investments and life policies have been eroded as contracts and wages rise while fixed sums lose value, potentially wiping out principal and interest.
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New York
George E. Roberts
National City Bank
National Association of Dress Fabric Buyers
Nationwide strike order sent to electrical workers leader
San Francisco reports the general strike committee urged all telephone operators and electrical workers unions to strike before July 31. The telegram to J. P. Noonan, president of the international brotherhood of electrical workers, notes no definite reply from Postmaster General Burleson and frames the dispute as a fight against post office authorities rather than telephone firms. The committee forwarded requests to have the international president call a nationwide strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
J. P. Noonan
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
General
Burleson
Post Office
International
General Strike Committee
Opposition to Merger of Women’s Clubs In National Conference
The convention of the women’s association of commerce and the National Women’s business committee heard opposition to a proposed merger of the business and professional women’s clubs into a single centrally directed body. Western delegates insisted on remaining a distinct organization due to inactive participation by many wealthy members.
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St. Louis
Women's Association of Commerce of the
United States
National Women's Business Committee
They Don't Like Wilhelm in Germany Says Importer Krebs
J. L. Krebs, a silk importer newly arrived from Germany, asserts that Germans weary of bloodshed reject former rulers. He claims three years of decayed meats and other distilled foods have cured them of affection for the Kaiser, and he sees no chance of his revival among the great working classes.
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New York
J. L. Krebs
Germany
America
Government wins first point in beer wartime case
Judge W H Thompson in the United States district court overruled the demurrer of officers and directors of the Pittsburg and Independent Brewing companies to charges of violation of the war time prohibition law. Each of the ninety defendants was held in $1000 bail for the November term of court.
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Pittsburg
W. H. &. Thompson
United States District Court
Pittsburg and Independent Brewing Companies
Seamen's Strike Expands in New York Harbor
The American seamen strike grows international as crews from a dozen foreign vessels quit their registers in New York harbor. Union secretary Gus H. Brown said delegates were told to keep foreign crews on board, but he fears the situation will be hard to manage.
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New York
New York Harbor
Gus H. Brown
Seamen's Union
Deportation trial begins for Bisbee case defendants in Arizona
In Douglas Arizona the trial of about thirty prominent individuals over the July 12 1917 Bisbee deportation opened with complaining witnesses detailing the events. Testimony indicated armed defendants with 20 to 30 rifles forced complainants into box cars at Warren and transported them to Columbus New Mexico. Organizer Fred W Brown identified several defendants amid ongoing testimony.
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Douglas
Ariz
Warren
Columbus
N. M
Fred W. Brown
Ganizer
Senate seeks light on treaty negotiations and Shannon issue
Senate foreign relations committee approved three resolutions calling on President Wilson for information on the Versailles talks. The resolutions address Shantung, alleged Japan Germany secret understanding, and Costa Rica’s status. Debates opened on ratification with aims to know why Costa Rica was not allowed to sign and whether Nicaraguan forces threaten Costa Rica. The president noted the American commissioner could not dictate all terms at the peace conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committees
Wilson
Shantung
Japan
Germany
Costa Rica
White House
Germ Theory Duel Threat Between Doctors Test of Diseases
Dr H A Zettel challenges Dr H W Hi to a death duel to test germ theories by exposing themselves to virulent diseases including leprosy and entering quarantine. Dr Hill accepts the dare.
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St. Paul
H. A. Zettel
H. W. Hi
Minnesota Public Health Association
Hill
Allies reject Bela Kun talks as arms restraint urged
Allied powers and associates declare no negotiations with Bela Kun until armistice terms are met. A unified military option is under consideration. Czech Romanian and Yugoslav forces halt their advance toward Budapest as the crisis unfolds in Hungary.
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Paris
Bela Kun
Supreme Council
Budapest
Seamen Strike Hits New York Over Eight Hour Day
Fifty thousand seamen employed on ships under the United States Shipping Board have struck. Thousands of stewards, cooks, and other workers joined. Strike leaders demand an eight hour day and closed shop recognition before any settlement.
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New York
United States Shipping Board
Bishop Attacks League Opponents From Pulpit
The Right Reverend Charles David Williams of Nebraska denounced the league of nations covenants opponents as pitiful palterers in a sermon at St. Paul's chapel Columbia University. He closed with a call for industrial democracy.
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New York
Charles David Williams
Episcopal
Nebraska
St. Paul’s Chapel
Columbia University
President Nicked for 21000 Dollars in Income Tax
The president faced income tax, with $21,480 subtracted from a $75,000 salary. The deduction highlights the high cost of living and may influence thoughts on fiscal policy and others’ presidential ambitions.
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Washington
Germany to Demand Exiled Rulers for Trial in Allies
The Tageblatt says Germany will request Holland to surrender its former ruler for trial before the Allies. The same step will be taken against German statesmen who fled to neutral countries.
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Germany
Berlin
Tageblatt
Holland
Missouri moves to reinstate capital punishment
Jefferson City reports that in a special session the Missouri state legislature completed passage of the measure reinstating capital punishment. The action establishes the legal framework for executions under state law.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Flour Millers Form Export Association to Aid Prices
A session of millers from across the country led to the creation of the Millers Export Association with the goal of lowering food prices. J F Bell of Washburn Crosby says the group will engage foreign buyers, already organized. More than 800 millers, including leading flour makers, join the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Millers’ Export Association
J. F. Bell
Washburn-Crosby Company
Final Armed Clash Stems Inevitable In Europe
The article warns of an imminent final allied clash with Hungarian Reds over Vienna’s fate. It cites Vienna as crucial for a stable peace, notes bolshevik advance threats, and reports allied plans for drastic measures and coordinated offensives under DEsperey with multilateral force readiness. Bela Kun denies violations and points to Czech and Romanian actions.
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Paris
Vienna
Europe
Budapest
Foch
D’esperey
Bela Kun
Hungary
St Paul Clearing Houses Expedite Cattle Shipments
Clearing houses in South Saint Paul and Billings, Montana, speed cattle and sheep shipments from Montana and Minnesota drought areas. When the Villers reach market, about 750000 cattle will need pasture or feed supplied by Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and other states. The agricultural department urges farmers to store all available hay to meet demand across the drought region.
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St. Paul
Grouth
Montana
Minnesota
South Saint Paul
Billings
Mont
Wisconsin
Iowa
Agricultural Department
Drouth
Dry Sentiment Reform Foes Warn Against Excessive Enforcement
Conservative dry faction lawmakers seek to curb radical aspects of the pending enforcement bill warning that overdrastic measures could spark a revulsion among prohibition supporters and likely defeat in the senate. The current draft risks making it illegal to serve a friend a drink even at his own fireside.
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Washington
House
Friends of Prohibition
Senate
State to Answer August 22 on Prohibition Amendment Vote
Under an alternative writ of mandamus from the district court, the state of New Mexico must show cause on August 22 why it should not submit to voters the question of ratifying the national prohibition amendment. The secretary, acting on attorney general advice, refused to submit the question at the next general election after the petition for a referendum was filed. The last legislature ratified the amendment.
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New Mexico State
Santa Fe
District Court
State of New Mexico
Veteran Franco Prussian War vow ends in barber chair
A veteran named Chollet, famed for a fifty year beard grown during the Franco Prussian War vow to never cut hair until Alsace Lorraine was redeemed, had his hair and beard removed in a Montreal barber shop. He left with a closely cropped head and an imperial Napoleon III style.
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Montreal
D. A. Chollet
Alsace- Lorraine
Chollett
Chicago IH plants hit by closed shop demand
About 8 000 to 10 000 workers at International Harvester plants in Chicago are described as backing a closed shop. The union says the men will likely press for a 44 hour week and a $1 000 per hour wage.
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Chicago
International Harvester Company
President Has Strike Case San Francisco
Report from San Francisco notes a strike action involving telephone operators and related workers. Authorities and union leaders discuss demands as the labor action enters its early stage with potential disruptions to services.
Welcome for the Hun in the Land of the Don
Mexico bids to welcome German immigrants after barring from the League of Nations. Aguirre Berlanga says 5000 Germans may seek passage to Mexico with equal guarantees for foreigners. Immigration bill proposed as Carranza opponents warn of dangers in admitting Germans.
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Washington
Mexico
Mexico City
League of Nations
Aguirre Berlanga
Governaccion
Germany
Senor Berlanga
Congress
Carranza
Big Blimp R-34 Returns To Norfolk Shed
The R-34 dirigible completes the first round trip across the Atlantic. After roughly seventy-five hours from Long Island to Pulham Norfolk, the journey began July 2 at East Fortune and ended July 6 at Roosevelt Field. The return flight started eighty-six hours after arrival, covering about 3200 miles in 108 hours and 12 minutes with no incidents.
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London
Pulman
Norfolk
England
Long Island
East Fortune
New York
Roosevelt Field
Mineola
N. Y
Amendment funds vocational training for injured service members
The House adopted an amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill providing eighteen million dollars for vocational training of injured soldiers sailors and marines by a vote of 120 to 11 percent.
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Washington
House
Archangel Troops Return Home with Michigan Guard
Five thousand five hundred officers and men from the 339th infantry regiment of the Michigan National Guard returned to Boston aboard the transport President Grant after service on the Archangel front.
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Boston
339Th Infantry Regiment
Michigan National Guard
Archangel
President Grant
Townley Guilty of Sedition in Wartime Trial
A jury found A C Townley, president of the National Nonpartisan League, and Joseph Gilbert, state organizer, guilty of conspiracy to teach disloyalty as America fought the war. The farmers jury deliberated one hour forty seven minutes after a three week trial marked by heated arguments from both sides.
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Townley
Jackson
Minn
A. C. Townley
National Nonpartisan League
Joseph Gilbert
America
Iowa News Roundup From Des Moines to Madrid and Fort Dodge
A compilation of local items: Albia awards a 49411.80 sewer contract for What Cheer project due year-end. Alfred Lohman duped by land sharks in Milwaukee for 10000. Fort Dodge park dispute led by Richard Snell. Madrid high school to gain a normal training department. James Hall of Colfax among seven aviators cited by France. Des Moines reports typhoid risk from Ottumwa water tests. Several veterans honored. a Camp Dodge pay station bank opens to protect soldiers’ funds. Iowa corn reports optimistic yields. crops in good shape with oats and wheat thriving. Frank Gotch training quarters donated to Humboldt by local donors. Major military and civic notes interwoven through the state.
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Albia
Alfred Lohman
Wheatland
Milwaukee
Richard Snell
Miuilti-Millionairre
Fort Dodge
Snell
State Educational Department
Madrid High School
James Norman Hall
Colfax
Lafayette
William Philip, Dinsdale
Nintieth
Lyle Surfus
Bristow
Butler County
Chicago
Whiting Consolidated
Ottuntiwa
State University
Walter Anthony
A. E. Carlson
Boone
Oscar Zwald
Carlson
D. C
Zwald
Liggett
Third Army
Camp Dodge
Des Moines Clearing House Association
Leo L. Covey
Chateau Thierry
United States
Towa
Waterloo
Illinois Central Railroad
Iowa
Frank Gotch
Humboldt
A. B. Bicknell
Northern Iowa Gas and Electric Company
F. Wi Beckman
Prange
Eas End
Consoling Thought on Directors and Actors Salaries
A Birmingham Age-Herald quip notes actors endure harsh treatment from a director by recalling their high salaries. The joke centers on the idea that stars can keep calm when scolded, given their lucrative pay.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
It Is Useless to Berate a Stingy Man
A sharp one liner notes that paying the mortgage renders a stingy man powerless to harm you, implying financial independence guards against abuse or coercion. The remark presents a practical, blunt view on control and self reliance within personal finance.
The Violet Scent Injures Voices Found Everywhere
A report notes that the fragrance of violet perfume can harm vocal strain. Researchers warn performers and speakers to limit exposure, especially in crowded rooms and acoustically sensitive settings.
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