Haig Credits Americans and Allied Efforts in War Struggle
London reports Field Marshal Haig defended noting Americans aided the war effort during critical 1917-1918 years. He praised U S troops for cooperation with British and French forces, cited the Argonne drive and the Thirty third Division's July 4 Hamel action, and highlighted enduring Anglo American military friendship. He spoke to General Pershing at a private dinner.
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Haig
Newcastle
America
United States
Europe
Pershing
Thirty-third
Hamel
Argonne
Second Army
Akron Man Held for Forgery Ties to Dynamite Church Plot
William Tipton, 19, arrested in Akron on forgery charges and held for grand jury in 2000 bond. Nelsonville police say he boasted of planting seven sticks of dynamite around a Holy Roller church near Nelsonville to disrupt the sect, though the charges stem from a forged check.
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Ohio
William Tipton
Nelsonville
Tipton
Holy Rollers Sect
Juy
Pierson
Wiliam Tipton
Squire River’s
Holy Roller
Old Floodwood
Ath ens Faces Water Wastage Fines Over Break Rules
About half a score of properties in Ath ens lack water for days amid alleged waste of water. City workers found openings in mains running at half pressure to cool homes and food, violating water department rules. Water remains off until fines are settled. Service Director Williams says wells hold but wastage hurts supply.
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Athens
Water Department
Service Department
Williams
Milwaukee man freed after hospital stay reveals a beard mystery
In Milwaukee on July 18, M Roberts a 34 year old patient released from the isolation hospital was found to be in need of a shave. The incident uncovers a long kept secret about the person’s gender and identity.
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Milwaukee
Wis
M. Roberts
May Succeed to Roumanian Throne Rumors Rise
Recent reports from Roumania say Crown Prince Carl may succeed his father King Ferdinand, who plans to abdicate in favor of his son. The king is weary from war and hopes the change will please the people.
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Roumania
E Carl
Ferdinand
State panel weighs Kansas style government plan
A legislative committee, probing state government to trim boards and staff, debates adopting a Kansas form with a single board of control. It would act like a corporate board, appoint a business manager, and centralize authority. Co B Galbraith analyzes departments for the study.
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Ohio
Kansas
Board of Control
Board of
Co. B. Galbraith
Aet
Boston Elevat ed Railway strike enters second day
July 18 Boston transportation gridlock continues as 7 800 employees strike. Officials push for settlement and the carmen union along with the elevated trustees agree to submit grievances to an arbitration board.
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Boston
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Carmen’s
The
Boston Elevated
Thirsty Tom Aaron Purchases Odd Car After Patent Medicine
In Santa Ana California on July 18 Thirsty Tom Aaron drank patent medicine and within an hour ordered a car built on a Studebaker chassis with a Ford engine and Stutz cylinders.
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Santa Ana
Cal
Tom Aaron
Ford
Studebaker
Son Reported Died in Service Returns Home
Sioux Falls July 18. Hans Stove won ders returns from the war to learn the family has been notified he died in service. The parents now seek official confirmation of his status and safety.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Hans Stove
Allied Counteroffensive Turns Tide In 1918 War
A year ago today General Mangin under Marshal Foch directed a counteroffensive that broke the Maine salient. The assault involved more than half of the forces as American units including the First, Second and Twenty-sixth Divisions.
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Mangin
Marshal Foch
Maine Salient
Four Republican Senators Invited to White House on League
President Wilson hosted four opposition senators Kellogg of Minnesota Kenyon of Iowa Capper of Kansas and McNary of Oregon to discuss the league of nations. The talks followed earlier briefings with Colt Nelson and McCumber and focused on Paris decisions and the Shantung settlement. The move prompted criticism for excluding Knox Borah and Lodge.
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Wilson
League of Nations
White House
Kellog
Minnesota
Kenyon
Iowa
Capper
Kansas
McNary
Oregon
Kellogg
Colt
Nelson
McCumber
Paris
Shantung
Knox
Borah
Lodge
Trade lockout halts Chicago building work
In Chicago on July 18 one hundred thousand construction workers were locked out by the carpenters and building trades unions after rejecting a 20 cent hourly raise. Employers offered 12.5 cents more. The lockout halted over 50 million dollars of projects with dozens of plans awaiting work and daily losses of about 600 thousand dollars to workers. The two employer groups total 1,700 members in the district.
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Chicago
Carpenter Contractors’ Association
Building Construction Employees Association
Seamen Strike Lingering as Sides Await Move
New York July 18 Both sides in the seamen strike mark time waiting for overtures to settle. U S shipping board officials say they cannot field volunteer crews for six cattle ships for France due to strikers pickets. Officials from the Employees beneficial association report progress after a Washington conference. Railroad officials note diversion of shipments easing congestion. Hear the Vocalion at Parker Bros.
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New York
United States Shipping Board
France
Employees Beneficial Association
Shipps Board
Washington
Ilroad
Fire at Jackson Brewing Company injures workers
Three men burned seriously and another overcome by ammonia fumes during a blaze at the Jackson Brewing Company plant in Cincinnati. The fire started from pitch explosion burning two workers. Damage estimated at fifty thousand dollars.
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Cincinnati
Jackson Brewing Company
Ohioan Recommended for Bravery in Berlin
Alfred Bienenwald of Hamilton, an Ohio civilian, along with seven American soldiers, was recommended by American authorities for gallantry during the riots in Berlin last winter. The report notes the civilian and servicemen were cited for bravery.
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Berlin
Alfred Bienenwald
Hamilton
Labor conference outlines aims for postwar plan
Dr James T Shotwell outlined four major topics for the international labor conference to convene in October as part of the peace treaty. They include an eight hour day worldwide, state help for unemployment, women in industry with protections for mothers and night work, and child labor prohibition up to age fourteen.
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Washington
International Labor Conference
James T. Shotwell
Shotwell
American Peace Commission
Shotwell Stated
League of Nations
Labor
First American Ambassador to Jugoslavia Named
H Percival Dodge, veteran diplomat and former head of the Latin American bureau, has been named representative of the United States to Jugoslavia.
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H. Percival Dodge
Representa
United States
Jugo-Slavia
State Department
Army Peace Time Policy Outlined In Congress
Washington July 18 The military affairs committee will begin shaping a peace time police for the army with sub committee conferences likely to start soon. Considerations include the Mexican situation League of Nations disarmament action and military programs of Britain France and Japan. The temporary program in the appropriations bill envisions a final army size under 250000.
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Washington
Committee of Military Affairs
House
Congress
League of Nations
Great Britain
France
Japan
State Workers Discuss One Big Union Strike Plan
State employees debated a nationwide scale strike to press for higher pay. Forest E. Wilson warned an immediate walkout if demands aren’t met. A new leadership slate elected: George M. Morris president, C. J. Mannery vice chairman, Forrest H. Wilson secretary, with Paul Bliss and J. A. Will on the constitution committee.
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Columbus
Ohio
Forest E. Wilson
Industrial Commission of Employees
George M. Morris
The
Claims Department
Fairfield County
C. J. Mannery
Cleveland
Forrest H.wilson
Paul Bliss
Delaware
J. A. Will
Train hits market truck in Wake of collision at Winamac
A Pennsylvania freight train struck a butter market truck in Winamac Indiana on July 18 causing a spill of cream butter eggs and chickens. No injuries reported.
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Winamic
Ind
Pennsylvania
Born Lucky At Seventh District Station
A Jersey cow and ten quarts of whiskey arrived at the seventh district police station in Louisville Kentucky today. The odd pairing drew attention as officers documented the arrival and noted the unusual coincidence of timing.
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Louisville
Seventh District
Youn Men Democratic Club Offers Free Ice Water at State Fair
The Oklahoma City based Youn Men Democratic Club announced free ice water for voters attending the state fair, aiming to ease heat and thirst during the event.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
O Tempora
O Mores
Youn Men's Democratic Club
Oklahoma
Gompers Denounces Prohibition as Impossible
London July 18 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor arrived aboard the Mauretania in Southampton and said regarding American prohibition that it is all rot to think a country can be dry. He said it is a physical impossibility and spoke on Ireland noting goodwill toward England but urging self determination per the league of nations. The Irish question should be settled to satisfy claims of the Irish in a manner that makes them grateful as dominions.
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London
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Southampton
Mauretania
Ireland
Gompers
America
England
League of Nations
Japan May Have Counter Offer On Peace Treaty
Washington July 18 The Root reservations to the peace treaty may trigger counter reservations by other powers officials say. A leading administration senator warns that senate adoption could delay ratification and hamper the league of nations, risking reopening peacemaking questions. He notes Japan might counter with a clause on equal treatment for nationals under the league.
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L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington
Senate
League of Nations
United States
Japan
Chicago Street Car Men Take Strike Vote
Fifteen thousand street car and elevated workers in Chicago and suburbs cast a vote on striking after rejecting a 77 percent wage increase demand. The vote decides whether to halt city transportation, with a possible compromise on the table.
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Chicago
Ill
Burglary Suspect Freed After Night Patrol Mixup
Red Bluff California report by A B Babcock a garage night watchman says after arresting a burglar suspect he escorted him for two hours seeking a police officer then released him. The incident raises questions about where officers sleep and respond.
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Stor
Red Bluff
Cal
B. Babcock
Babcock
Sherman Opposes League of Nations Over Sovereignty
The statement by United States Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman argues the League of Nations invades U S sovereignty. He warns Article X through 17 would bind the U S to defend possessions and trigger automatic war without congressional declaration.
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Washington
United States
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Republican Publicity Association
League of Nations
Senate
League
Japan
Shantung
Great Britain
Council
TIFF BACKBONE WOULD KEEP THE BORDER IN SHAPE
Senate critics led by Senator Fall charged that air service demobilization endangers the border. He cited repeated incursions into Mexico by troops in Carranza uniforms and said the border could be patrolled with fewer troops if ordered. Other senators joined the attack on the War Department and Congress over mobilization.
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Washington
Senate
Air Service
Senator Fall
Fall
Congress
War Department
Hobbey
Texas
Ordo
Mexico
Kenyon Bill Major Test of Packers Power in Food Trade
The text describes concern over federal Trade Commission actions and regulation potential targeting the big five meat packers. Senator Thomas, a Democrat, defends against lobbying letters and protests as lawmakers weigh government power to regulate the industry.
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Federal Trade Co
Kenyon Bill
Prn
Thomas
Postmaster Confirmations List For Ohio Cities
Washington announces confirmations of postmasters across Ohio including Toledo Columbus Lima Sandusky Zanesville Ashtabula Bowling Green Bucyrus Coshocton and Sidney names listed with officials such as J R Alexander C F V Bucyrus A Kinnear and J E Ivan among others.
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Ohio
Pat
Toledo
Lewis K. Thompson
Ville
J. R. Alexander
Zanesville
A. Corby
Ashtabula
D. C. Wilis
Bowling Green
C. F. V . Bucyrus
A. Kinnear
Columbus
A. Lamberson
Coshocton
J. E. Lvan
Lima
J. E. Blackford
Ferry
J. A. Ryan
Sandusky
Val Lee
Sidney
Federal Inspectors Check Valley Mining Scales
H H Dutton and H M Roeser from the federal department of commerce arrived in Athens in an Army truck to inspect coal mine scales. They said the nationwide inquiry aims to ensure fair treatment for miners and operators, with work to span several days.
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H. H. Dutton
H. M. Roeser
Federal Department of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Athens
Department of Commerce
Maryland
Dutton
Installation of Officers at Serene Lodge No 479
Serene Lodge No 479 will install officers Friday evening July 18 at 7 30. All members are urged to attend and visiting members are welcome. L C Nye N G 7 1 3.
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Serene Lodge No
L. C. Nye
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