Wilson Delivers Treaty of Peace to Senate
President Wilson addressed the Senate with the peace treaty and league of nations covenant, receiving cheers from a crowded gallery. He defended compromises in Versailles while noting no vital principle was sacrificed, and said details could be discussed later with the Senate or foreign relations committee.
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Foreign Relations Committee
Admiral Sims Decorated in Washington for Legion of Honor
Rear Admiral William S. Sims, who led American naval forces in European waters during the war, received the Legion of Honor Grand Officer cross in Washington on Thursday. Only two other American admirals, Henry T. Mayo and William S. Benson, held the rank in the order. Lieutenant Commander James G. Wire, who led the destroyer Trixton in battles with German submarines at Brest, was made a chevalier of the Legion.
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Legion of Honor
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James G. Wire
Trixton
Brest
Liane
Crown Prince Escape Rumor Questioned by Council
The five member council received a clarification from Tobit regarding reports of the former German crown prince’s escape from Wieringen. The reply notes the rumor was unfounded and questions the countrys handling of the matter. The Dutch government emphasizes sovereignty and freedom to determine its own affairs.
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Council of Five
Gote
Wieringen
Turn of Tide in Steel Output Report for New York
The Thired States Steel corporation reports orders totaling 02805 tons, showing a dramatic increase from the prior period. The May 81 figures indicate a substantial rise in shipments and production as the market attention centers on steel demand in New York.
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New York
Thired States Steel Corporation
Aeiard Feige
German Assembly Ratifies Treaty Lifting Allied Blockade
The German assembly voted 208 to 115 to ratify the peace treaty and related Rhine occupation pact, speeding the end of the blockade. Leaders praised the accord as saving Germany from internal ruin while critics condemned its justice and feasibility.
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Rhineland
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Peter Spahn
Catholic Center Party
Herr Krelzig
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National Party
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People's Party
Eight Billion Grain Crop Prospect From July Forecast
Washington reports agriculture department forecasts indicate record crops for the year. Winter wheat and rye are harvested with unprecedented yields. Sweet potatoes tobacco and rice are expected to set records while spring wheat corn oats barley white potatoes and hay are favored to top five year averages. Total value for the wheat corn and oats crops totals 8.34 billion dollars and oats 9. Weir?
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Department of Agriculture
Sixty four accused in Bisbee 1917 I W W deportation case
Bisbee Arizona 64 men named as defendants in complaints filed Wednesday charging kidnapping and assault over the deportation of more than 1100 alleged I W W members and sympathizers on July 12 1917. Complaints were filed before Judge W C Jacks of Douglas who came for that purpose. Assistant County Attorney Roark said several hundred more complaints will be filed in the next few days.
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Felipe Angeles Proclaimed Provisional Mexican President
General Felipe Angeles, proclaimed provisional president of Mexico by General Villa and his followers, emerges in the political landscape amid revolutionary shifts and power struggles.
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Villa
President Wilson Returns to New York After Paris Peace
President Wilson arrived at Hoboken on the George Washington and landed at 4 15 pm greeting crowds in New York. Bells and confetti filled the air as he rode to Carnegie Hall, with Governor Smith and Mayor Hylan in the party and secret service detail aboard.
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New York District Attorney Swann Pushes Grand Jury Probe
District Attorney Swann announced he had panelled an extraordinary grand jury and would urge Governor Smith to call a special session to prosecute dangerous radicals uncovered by the inquiry of a joint legislative committee now in progress.
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Swann
Haden
Smith
Drought Strains Western Crops and Livestock Conditions
Unusually dry June and high temperatures slash western crop prospects. Alfalfa and native hay suffer water shortages. winter feed outlook uncertain. Livestock, especially sheep, move to higher ranges where feed and moisture are ample, though lambs fare less well. Source notes J Cecil Alter of the Salt Lake Weather Bureau.
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Aviator Kills Two in Landing at Minot
Mrs. J Fisk wife of the former North Dakota chief justice and an unidentified girl were killed Friday afternoon when Chester Jacobson of the United States aviation corps attempted a landing in Minot North Dakota.
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Countess of Athlone to Join Governor General Post in Canada
The countess of Athlone formerly Princess Alice daughter of the late duke of Albany and sister-in-law to the queen will soon leave England with her husband the earl of Athlone who has been appointed governor general of Canada succeeding the duke of Devonshire.
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Nickels scattered by Moeckefeller in Beal Harbor escape
J. D. Scattering Nickels Moeckefeller handed out a handful of nickels to townsfolk as he left his hotel on Thursday. He heads to Beal Harbor Maine for a summer stay.
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Tornado Ravages Bradford Pennsylvania Killing Two
A tornado cut a narrow path through Bradford Pennsylvania killing two people and injuring many. Twenty five houses were completely demolished and extensive property damage occurred along the affected area.
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Bradford
Sub Chasers Patrol Alaska Ports Against Flak Pirates
Submarine chasers under Governor Thom as Kiges Je patrol fishing ports to defend fishing companies property from pirates and protect waters around Junewu Alaska.
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Alaska
Thomas Kiges
Polk to Succeed Lansing as Paris Peace Leader
Frank L. Polk, under secretary of State, will succeed Secretary Lansing as head of the American peace delegation at Paris, it was said Wednesday to official circles.
Wounded Czechs Arrive in U S San Diego
The steamer Nanking docked in San Diego bringing 1100 invalidated Czechoslovak soldiers from Vindivostok. They received a hearty welcome from civic and military authorities and the public.
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San Diego
Vindivostok
Six Drowned at Ford in Pawnee Creek Tragedy
Sterling Colorado July 4 Mrs Arthur Kistler wife of a farmer at Stoneham and her four children aged up to 15 years and her mother in law were drowned while attempting to ford Pawnee Creek about thirty miles east of here on Independence Day.
Evangelization Budget Cited for Latin America
Church experts estimate sixty million dollars needed for evangelization across Latin America as observers attend the Methodist anniversary celebration in Columbus Ohio.
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Latin America
Columbus
Revised Casualty Report for American Expeditionary Forces
Official report issued Tuesday lists total American expeditionary forces casualties as 207 147 up to July 2. The figure reflects all corrections and alterations furnished to that date.
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Washington
Federal Control of Meats Urged by Agriculture Dept
The Agriculture Department calls for federal supervision of packing sale and distribution of meat as the only solution to high consumer prices and low producer prices. It notes demand from the army and a record wheat crop, and urges dropping save food signs for meat and wheat.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Dempsey Defeats Willard For World Heavyweight Title
On July 4 in Toledo Jack Dempsey knocked out Jess Willard, securing the world heavyweight championship in a fast, one sided bout. Dempsey appeared to win in a moment during the third round before the referee intervened and the fight continued through two more rounds. Willard faded after the fourth round and did not rise to answer the gong.
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Giant airship heads to Scotland after brief takeoff
The B-34 dirigible detached from Roosevelt Field Mineola at 11 56 Wednesday morning and departed for Scotland. Weather influenced the early getaway with a Great Lakes storm driving winds eastward. Meteorologists predicted the storm would aid the homeward flight though danger of wrecking winds loomed if kept grounded.
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Carrizal Mayor Seeks Troops Against Villa Band
Juarez Mexico. The mayor of Carrizal nine miles southwest of Villa Ahumada traveled to the border Tuesday to request more troops to guard the town. He reported about sixty Villa fighters under Ramon Vega in nearby mountains, plus a few under Epifanio Holguin and around thirty stragglers from other Villa units in the area.
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Sinking of Edmund F. Black Reported in Fog Collision
The American steamship Magunkook from Rotterdam reported the gasoline fishing schooner Edmund F. Black of Portland, Me., sank after a collision in fog off the Georgian fishing tanks Sunday night. Eight crew members were rescued and brought to port.
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Portland
Canadian Forest Fires Reach Across Porcupine Hills
Forest fire near Calgary in the Porcupine hills is controlled after consuming between fifteen and eighteen million feet of lumber. The Ghost River fire, fifty miles west of Calgary, continues to spread heading eastward.
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Porcupine Hills
Ghost River
Montenegro protests excessive Serbian troops action
Paris dispatch reports Montenegro’s government sending a new note to the peace conference protesting alleged Serbian troop excesses in Montenegro.
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Paris
Pleasure Boat Tragedy Drowns Eight to Fifteen at Lake Madison
Reported drowning of eight to fifteen people after an excursion boat capsized on Lake Madison near Sioux Falls. The incident occurred Friday night as the vessel struck a snag and overturned.
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Lloyd George backs peace pact in Commons promise to punish war makers
In Parliament on July 3 Lloyd George touted the peace treaty as a momentous document and pledged action against the German emperor. He explained the Anglo French security pact and urged seriousness about the League of Nations, warning it could spare future generations from war.
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League of Nations
Franco American and British France Agreements Published
Paris reports the foreign office released July 8 texts of treaties with the United States and Great Britain. The US accord cites Rhine fortification bans and a mutual aid clause if Germany acts aggressively. It promises League of Nations review and requires Senate and Parliament approval.
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General strike protests high cost of living in Romagna
A general strike is declared in Faengza Ancona and Romagna towns in sympathy with the Forti action where many shops were destroyed.
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Dueling Resumes in Bayonne France During War Suspension
In Bayonne France a duel occurred between M Garat mayor and deputy and M Gemmes vice president of the chamber of commerce. They fired pistol shots without result as dueling resumes amid peace and war era suspensions.
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Paris
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Chamber of Commerce
New York Water Use Surges On Fourth of July
New York’s water department reports that on July 1 consumption rose by 28 million gallons compared with June 30, indicating strong thirst amid prohibition-era sentiment and high summer demand. The statistician notes the dramatic jump reflects urban consumption patterns during peak heat.
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Water Department Bureau
Food Riots Turn Fatal Near Imola
Four people die when troops fire on a demonstration crowd in Imola Italy amid protests over the cost of living. The incident occurred Friday twenty two miles from Bologna as unrest spread in the region.
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