House May Not Reach Dry Vote
Washington reports House prohibitionists fear the Democratic caucus decision to limit this session to war legislation blocks bringing the Senate prohibition resolution to a vote. Efforts for another caucus to reverse are unlikely. Wets say only a personal appeal from President Wilson could sway action, not expected. Representative Randall of California is the sole prohibition member of Congress.
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Washington
House
Wilson
Discolored Skin Treated With Colized Wax Remedy
The advertisement promotes mer colized wax spread over the skin before bed and washed off in the morning to peel discolored or freckled skin. It claims an ounce of wax from druggists removes blemishes and yields a spotless complexion. It also sells saxolite solution for wrinkles, claiming a marvellous facial transformation.
No Trouble to Remove Superfluous Hair
A brief toilet tip explains an easy method to rid skin of unwanted hair using a paste of water and powdered delatone. Apply to the hairy area for 2 to 3 minutes, rub off, wash, and the hairs vanish without skin damage if real delatone is used.
Prohibition Backers Challenged Over Harding Six Year Clause
A press statement faults the six year clause in the constitutional amendment amid claims liquor interests influenced the provision. Randall says the six year term is unprecedented and could leave the amendment inoperative if not ratified, risking years of litigation. He urges Congress to remove the Harding clause.
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Friends of National Prohibition
Senate
Washington
Harding
Mr. Randall
House of Representatives
Husband Throwing Wife From Window In Roxbury
Mrs Mary A Sullivan 20 of 130 Minden St Roxbury said her husband after reading his name in a draft quota became enraged and tried to force poison down her throat then threw her from a window. She was taken to City Hospital in serious condition as police searched for Sullivan.
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Mary A. Sullivan
Minden Street
Roxbury
Sullivan
Former Mayor Pushes Alien Draft Bill in Senate
John F. Fitzgerald, former mayor, has urged Senator Chamberlain in Washington to press passage of an alien draft bill, following three months of agitation for government action to draft aliens in this country.
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John F. Fitzgerald
United States
Chamberlain
Washington
Senate
Fitzgerald presses for alien drafting bill after French precedent
Mr Fitzgerald, visiting the capital thrice, will telegraph Massachusetts senators and representatives urging swift passage of a bill to draft aliens. He cites the French Chamber of Deputies action forcing aliens to fight or be deserters and warns that continued exemption practices threaten many American men aged 21 to 31. He urges immediate Senate passage of a similar measure.
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Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
French Chamber of Deputies
George E. Chamberlain
The
Senate
France
Congress
Washington
Chamber of Deputies
$2,500,000 Loan to Belgium Reported by U S
Washington August 2 a loan of 2 500 000 was made by the United States today to meet the immediate needs of the Belgian government. It is in addition to the 45 000 000 credit established earlier under which 7 500 000 is being advanced to Belgium monthly.
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Washington
United States
Little Nation
Judge Whitney Recovers from Pimples with Cuticura
Judge S H Whitney of Anson Missouri describes a five year skin eruption that covered his body and hindered work. He credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with his healing after using six cakes and six boxes. The ad offers free samples by post and lists prices 25 cents for soap and 25 and 50 cents for ointment.
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S. H. Whitney
Anson, Mo
Dept. H
Boston
Berlin Burgomaster Demands True Freedom for Germany
Amsterdam reports Berlin mayor Reiche faulting Germany's internal state after three years of war. He says progress is hesitant and warns that profiteering and bureaucratic rule threaten real freedom. He urges a self governing parliament with real power, not a mere verbal liberty.
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Amsterdam
Reiche
Berlin
Germany
Berliner Zeitung Am Mittag
TWO ST. LOUIS BALL PLAYERS JOIN NAVY
William Jacobson and Yale Sloan of the St. Louis American League club enlisted in the navy in New York today.
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ST. Louis
NAVY
New York
William Jacobson
Yale Sloan
St. Louis American League Baseball Club
Russian Army Spirit Improves on South Western Front
Telegrams report restored order and discipline among forces on the south western front near Husiatyn. Korniloff's Elev enth Army repels the enemy, the Seventh counters fiercely, and Fifth Army units loyal to commands have been disarmed. Brussiloff urged to stay in command pending improvement.
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Korniloff
Husiatyn
Fifth Army
Brussiloff
Kerensky
Weeks Bill Turned Down by Senate Rules Committee
The Weeks resolution to create a congressional committee to supervise war expenditures, akin to the food control bill provision, was adversely reported by the Senate rules committee. Administration leaders doubt the majority needed to bring the measure to a vote can be mustered amid Wilson's objections.
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Weeks
Congressional
Wilson
Senate
Rules Committee
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