Naval delays and Sims reports clash over war policy
The majority report criticizes the Daniels administration for a defensive non aggressive navy policy that delayed U.S. naval action in 1917 months before and after entry into the war while praising Admiral Sims for steering efforts and recognizing delays in staff and policy The minority rebuts with charges of unfounded accusations and asserts Navy efforts and evidence support wartime conduct and supplies to allies remain ample.
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Sime
Séeme
Navy
Thie
Germany
United States
Daniels
Nava
Sima
Sims
Polley
Dobarment
North Sea
Navy Department
Navy performance during the war praised by Admiral Sims
A historical document lauds the U S Navy for its wartime success across major operations including transporting two million troops to France without troop-ship losses. It credits the Navy's plans, shipbuilding, recruiting and training efforts and argues delays and staff shortages were inconsequential next to overall achievements. It states no navy matched U S performance at entry into the war.
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United States
Atlantic
France
United States Navy
Navy
Nméveq
Navy Department
YAP NEGOTIATIONS SEEN AS FAVORABLE AT WASHINGTON
Reports from the Far East note that Japan views the Washington conference as a golden opportunity to present its aims and seek mutual understanding with the United States. Japan is said to prepare a list of essential discussion topics including population, food, raw materials, emigration, most favored nation treatment, and China’s openness. War questions in Europe and indemnities may also be on the agenda.
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Japan
Washington
United States
Harding
America
China
Far East
Europe
Passengers Rescued Off Stranded Ship Amid Hazards
Rescue operations tell of a stranded vessel with improvised bridges and failed breeches buoy attempts. Professional rescuers used a cable system to launch a lifeboat while the Rapida King crashed on rocks as efforts to steer kept failing. The scene shifted to ongoing legislative debate on new revenue and auditing measures in the state assembly.
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Weusel
Rapida King
Faces Assembly
Australian ballot bills move in state legislature
Senator Jonn H Jones says the Australian ballot system bill passed the senate and will be taken up in the House today. Speaker Cecil Nell sponsors a similar bill expected to be voted Tuesday. Highway measures faced unfavorable reports but Davis medical regulation aims to cap annual automobile license costs at four percent with most funds shared among counties. The House delays on highway anticombine measures may end this week if no other moves occur. Senator Manson plans a Monday morning resolution to extend sessions in the upper house mornings and afternoons to push pending measures.
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Jonn
H. Jones
Senate
House
Cecil Nell
State Nighwray
General Agriculture Committee
Mominy Morassage
Davis
Jas
Manson
Democrats Stand Against Cotton Tax Debate Rages
Debates rage over a proposed 10 percent ad valorem duty on raw cotton with Democrats denouncing the move as harmful. Arguments cite import records, production data, and the potential ripple effects on cotton manufacturing and consumer goods.
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Garrett
Caid
Fordney
Committee On Ways and Means
Japan Delayed on Disarmament as Open Door Policy Pressed
The article discusses World powers pressing for enforcement of the open door in Asia, focusing on Mongolia and Manchuria. It notes Japan’s fear of losing commercial advantages and power if concessions are rushed, while China’s authority expands in several provinces. The piece argues the government seeks common ground and is not rushing Nippon to abandon the issue.
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China
Mongolia
Man- Unda
Jayan
Sheantung Peninsula
Meéon
Japan
Nippon
G O P Tariff Bill Vote Scheduled for Thursday
Reported to be set for a Thursday vote on the tariff bill amid delays as the senate recessed rather than adjourning. The proposal to consolidate war relief agencies faces opposition and hearings are expected to last about a month, with a planned September recess under consideration.
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Senate
Harding
House
Finance Committee
Ireland Talks Press Quiet as Talks Continue
Secrecy grips irish negotiations with De Valera and Craig pursuing a compromise at Chequers. Leaders will discuss the plan Monday with the Ulster cabinet, aiming for a first full dress meeting likely Tuesday.
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Uister
James ‘Craig
de Valera
Chia Vongerning Itecs
James Craig
Ulster Cabinet
Minister Condemns Modern Kitchenette Ambitions
Des Plaines Illinois July 17 The Reverend A M Hamilton Chicago pastor at a Methodist camp meeting denounces the modern kitchenette lifestyle calling it a one room mode of living that disrupts the fabric of the nation. He says it harms the American home and families by eroding traditional domestic life.
Tar and feathers attack Archdeacon Irwin shocks Miami
A mob of eight masked men tarred and feathered Archdeacon Phillip Irwin after abducting him from his Miami home. He was whipped in a woods near Miami, then told to leave within 48 hours. Irwin, rector of St. Agnes Episcopal Church, asserted that he preached social equality to Negroes, inciting the attack. He was later dropped in a sack in the city street and recovered by police. The assailants remained at large.
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Fla
Phillip
Irwin
English Episcopal Church
South Florida
Miami
St. _ Agnes’ Episcopal church
Zoning of Dance Halls and Pool Rooms Proposed
Councilman Fred C. Woodall proposes zoning and higher taxes for dance halls and pool rooms. Plan limits venues to a central district with strict supervision and sets a yearly $200 tax. Lane counters with defense of club rights and legal concerns, citing public pleasure and fear of discrimination.
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Fred C. Woodall
Sounell
Woodall
Aim Sever
A. Hine
James
Mitchell
Central Avenue
Howat Street
Philippines Trade and Agriculture Growth Highlighted
Mr Reyes outlined gains in Philippine agriculture and trade, noting increased crop areas, yields, and values. He cited wartime food campaigns, rural credit, modern machinery, livestock upgrades, cooperative finance, and canning potential to attract capital and boost domestic wealth.
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Mr. Reyes
Philippines
China
Serbia
United States
Seatsons
Conference Aims to Guide Postwar U S Aviation
Aviation leaders and government figures plan a conference with Hoover to advocate peacetime encouragement for American aircraft industry amid postwar depreciation. Attendees include Edward Coffin Albert Flint L. A Keyes Glena Martin Samuel Bradley and a Dayton-Wright representative, discussing federal air regulation and a complete aerial code and possible government subsidies.
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Turner
Thalr
Taspan
Edoward Coffin
Aircraft Pro- Auction Board
Albert Flint
FF. Airplane Company
Colteatint
R. Keyes
Curtiss Company
Glena Martin Aircraft Pioneer
Samuel 8. Bradley
Aircraft Manufacturers’ Association
Dayton- Wright Company
Virginia Capes
Hoover
Civil Air Direction
Department of Ecommerge
Canada
Congress
Rmen
Weds in Secret: Moore and Perry Eloped in Greenwich
Press agent announced a secret wedding between Owen Moore and Kathryn Perry in Greenwich Connecticut on Saturday though reporters missed the event. Moore, once Mary Pickford’s husband, and Perry, a former Follies performer, are honeymooning quietly in New England.
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Owen
Moore
Kathryn
Perry
Greenwich
Conn
P.A
Mary Pickford
Nevada
Douglas Fairbanks
Miss Perry
Penryn_ Stanlaws
New England
Ex-Premier Tittoni to Deliver Lectures in America
Ex-Premier Tittoni sails for the United States next Thursday to lecture at Williams College, aiming to present Italy in a true light. He says the trip is not linked to opportune motives, though after the lectures he plans to meet President Harding and present an autograph of King Victor Emmanuel.
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Revie
Unitead News
Tittoni
America
Will
Willams College
Italy
United States
Titton
Harding
Victor
Manuel
Near East Problems and a Bathing Suit Dilemma
In Constantinople on July 17 an American newcomer faced local shops over a two piece bathing suit. Store clerks cite dead stock and tight margins as reasons not to stock more. At the American embassy officials possess only one silk hat for rare ceremonial use.
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Constantinople
Telal
Stinson Urges Church Duty to Youth in Sermon
Rev Richard D Stinson of Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute urged St Peters AME Church parishioners to view the church as the core force in civic life. He warned cities crowding with youths exposed to harmful environments and called on leaders to act to save boys and girls through church action.
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Hev
Richard D. Stinson
Atlanta Normal and Industrial, Institute
St. Pe’ Fares Ae
Church
Ite
Farm Mortgage Debt Soars in Decade Across Farms
Washington reports from the census bureau show farm mortgage debt more than doubling from 1910 to 1920, rising 132.5 percent to 4 412 711 213 as mortgages reached 29.1 percent of farm values. Farm values grew 117.6 percent and owners with mortgage debts rose 18.6 percent, with Montana and Iowa showing large increases.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Montana
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minesote
California
Missouri
Illinois
Steamship Rattles Loot of Jewels Sought by Detectives
New York reports describe a jewel thief at sea aided by private detectives and steamship agents. Losses include 410,000 in jewels from Isaac Mann and 25,000 from Joseph L. Seligman aboard ships Aquitania and Olympic on recent voyages.
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Aote
Tate
Isaac Mann
Joseph L. Seligman
Mann
Jost
Aquitania
Seligman
Bankers
Wits
John Trumbull
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