Ulster Leaders Fight Independence and Split from England
Ulster leaders led by Sir Edward Carson tour America to seek recognition for an independent Ireland. They protest being separated from England while a majority in Ulster oppose home rule, fearing perpetual minority status if Ireland becomes a political unit. Ulster, a manufacturing hub, contrasts with the agricultural rest of Ireland.
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England
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Wilson negotiates peace terms with Republican senators at White House
President Wilson will meet with several Republican senators at the White House to discuss the peace treaty and the league of nations. He aims to explain why Shantung territory was ceded to Japan under a prior treaty and warn of possible consequences for Japan.
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Wilson
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League of Nations
McCumber
North Dakota
Jones
Colt
Rhode Island
Nelson
Minnesota
Senate
Shantung
Germany
Japan
Shawnee Man Struck by Bullet in Hemlock Show
Arthur Riley of Shawnee improved after a bullet pierced his stomach during a wild west show at Hemlock Monday. The bullet passed through a two inch plank before hitting him. He was taken to Good Samaritan hospital in Zanesville at 3 am Tuesday. doctors say his condition is less serious and recovery is likely.
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Senate won’t modify house prohibition bill
Washington July 17 with all evidence from both sides in little hope was held out today that the senate would modify the strict provisions of the house prohibition bill Senator Sterling chairman of the senate judiciary sub committee declared after announcing all hearings closed We do not expect to make any important changes in the bill The definition of alcoholic liquors fixed a maximum of one half of one percent will stand so far as we are concerned
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Senate Judiciary
Installation of Officers for Serene Lodge No 479
The Serene Lodge No 479 announces installation of officers on Friday evening July 1 at 7 30. All members urged to attend. Visiting members invited. Signed by L C Nye N G on 7 17 21.
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Republicans Push Daylight Saving Battle Against President
Washington July 17 A fight over repealing the daylight saving act intensifies as Republicans plan to attach a rider to the agricultural appropriation bill to repeal daylight saving. The rider preserves standard time zones under the federal trade commission. House rules to be sought for quick action after the veto of the sundry civil bill. Republicans face a veto from the President and lack the two thirds to override. Democrats urge party unity with the President amid voter records against daylight saving.
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Federal Trade Commission
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Pershing Honored by Britain with Luncheon and Reviews
General Pershing received British honors in London as King George hosted a luncheon at Buckingham Palace with Winston Churchill as host. He attended a Parliament reception and planned a Hyde Park investiture. Pershing praised American valor and credited Allied cooperation for breaking enemy initiative at Chateau Thierry and Soissons.
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Pershing
King George
Buckingham Palace
Winston Churchhill
Hyde Park
Great
Ohio Guards Maintain One Division Of National Guards
Adjutant General Layton announced that Ohio maintains a full division of national guardsmen totaling 4800 men. The Bureau of Militia notified the state of this capacity as of July 17 in Columbus Ohio.
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Layton
Bureau of Militia
Prohibition Enforcement Sets Stage for Soda Tax Repeal
Washington July 17 A move to repeal taxes on soda water and ice cream will be advanced in the house soon after prohibition enforcement is settled, the Republican steering committee reported today.
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Republican Steering Committee
Young Bandits Face Death in Electr chair
Two youthful brothers Andrew and Patrick Robert face the electric chair after killing a deputy marshal and wounding two deputies near Willoughby Ohio. They are jailed in Painesville after capture. Ernest Grey is dead. Bernard McCarthy is critically injured. George Gilmore is severely wounded.
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Akron
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Bernard McCarthy
George Gilmore
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Steamer Scantic Reported in Distress Off Jersey Coast
United States Shipping Board steamer Scantic was reported in distress off the New Jersey coast this morning by Philadelphia radio officials. No further details on the trouble were provided.
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Scantic
Jersey
City trims police draft limits and height rule
City commissioners cut the weight maximum to 140 pounds and the height limit to five feet six for officers. A European nurse unveiled a washable pocketbook with removable lining, advertised for handkerchiefs.
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Chicago
Ills
District health supervisors to be chosen under new health code
The Ohio state civil service commission announced exams for district health supervisors under the new health code. Appointments offer $2500 yearly and are open to any U S resident. The commission also seeks applicants for the Athens state hospital superintendent to replace Dr. O O Fordyce who moves to Toledo.
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United States
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Kaiser Must Be Tried Himself, Panel Rules
Paris officials say no substitute can be accepted for trial of the former Kaiser. A committee of alleged legal experts filed an opinion with the council of five after weighing offers by Von Hindenburg and Bethmann Hollweg to stand trial in Wilhelm’s stead. The decision cites the peace treaty specifying the ex-Kaiser.
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Bolshevik Hungary poised for battle as allied forces eyed
Vienna dispatch by Edward Bing reports Hungary marching toward crisis with food shortages and internal strife. He notes Bela Kun's challenge to raise an army, disobedient battalions, and a strong anti Bolshevik sentiment among workers and the bourgeoisie. Royal officers resign amid radical left tilt and planned Romanian, Czech offensives. An allied occupation of Budapest or Vienna is discussed as a strategic option.
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Nomination of Shaw for Gallipolis Postmaster Sent
Washington dispatch reports Lewis B. Shaw of Gallipolis Ohio has been nominated for postmaster and sent to the Senate for confirmation.
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Senate
Fire at Jackson Brewing Company injures three men
In Cincinnati on July 17 a blaze at the Jackson Brewing Company followed an explosion of pitch. Three men were seriously burned including a city fireman, another firefighter was overcome by ammonia fumes, and two workers were burned. Damage is estimated at $50,000.
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Cincinnati
Jackson Brewing Company
Patent Chair Features Cane Seat Hat Receptacle
The cane seat of a recently patented chair extends down and around the legs to create a receptacle that holds a hat.
Japan to rule East by peace terms says Sherman
Senator Sherman condemned the peace treaty claiming it makes Japan dominant in Asia and threatens China. He warned Shantung’s transfer and a future Asiatic Kaiser would threaten the world, urging U.S. vigilance against perceived betrayal by the peace conference.
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Sherman
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Pacific Ocean
Macedonia
General strike sparks rioting in Stettin anger
A general strike and accompanying rioting began in Stettin, capital of Pomerania, Prussia. The walkout involves all trades including harbor transport, gas, water and electric power workers.
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Prussia
Northeastern Railway Workers Strike Hamstrings System
London reports engineers on the Northeastern Railway went on strike today crippling operations across the system. The walkout disrupts trains and services, signaling a major labor action affecting schedules and commuter movement.
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London
German Plan to Rebuild Overseas Trade Networks
Berlin officials announce a drive to restore foreign business ties by deploying government experts and private agents as free lance investigators and attachés. The move targets all major nations to gather trade data, foster collaborations, and revive German commerce with overseas partners. A broad chamber of commerce network is proposed, but supply limits hinder rapid campaigns.
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Trade Bureau
Foreign Office
Tppe
New York
Chautauqua Pleases Crowd With Music Oratory
Chautauqua patrons filled the tent for afternoon and evening programs. Knight Mc Gregor sang Scotch songs in Highland dress, noting four brothers in France. Edna Wallace accompanied, and Clarissa Harold impressed as a star elocutionist with Mary Magdalen. Frank L. Mulholland spoke on profit, gratitude, and American soldiers in France. Also cited is New South Wales gold worth over 303.5 million dollars through 1918.
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Clarissa Harold
Mary Magdalen
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