Steeplechase Island Purchase Deferred by Park Board
Park commissioners delay the 220000 Steeplechase island deal after title review and missing inventory. They require clarity on items included with the island and related ferry rights before final action, while favoring a bridge and alderman approval due to funding concerns.
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Cravath Succeeds Iron Man Coombs As Philly Manager
Philadelphia July Charlie Cravath the hard hitting outfielder known as Gavv3 was named manager of the Phillies NL club after President William F Baker announced John Coombs, famed as the Iron Man, had resigned. The team’s poor showing this season prompted the change and some players initially refused to play today but agreed to report. Baker said Cravath will be manager as long as he lives.
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Cravath
William F Baker
John Coombs
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Do Not Leave Town This Summer Ad for The Standard Telegram
A shopping style notice urges readers not to depart during the summer without arranging postal service from The Standard Telegram to reach a vacation home. It promotes daily subscription by mail at 50 cents a month.
Husband roars at wife during baseball game in Bridgeport
A large crowd at a Bridgeport baseball game hears a husband turn and shout at his wife, drawing instant attention from spectators in the grandstand. The incident occurs during the public event reported in The Bridgeport Post.
Walsh Predicts Success For The Irish Republic
New York July 2 delegates Edward T Dunne and Frank P Waich arrive aboard La Savoie to press Ireland's case at the peace conference. They greet welcoming crowds and say the mission exposed English oppression, urging a Republican outcome and noting Britain’s imperial reach and League of Nations armament concerns.
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England
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Arica
German Southwest Africa
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League of Nations
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America
Gale May Hold Blimp R-34 Aere Until Thursday
Return trans Atlantic cruise of the British dirigible R 34 delayed from early to tomorrow due to forecast head winds. Engines overhauled and fuel, gas, and water supplies ready for quick loading. crews battle gale at Mineola Roosevelt Field as weather risks and engine work hinder the voyage. Major Scott commanded, preparatory to trans Atlantic flight with RAF support and 159 personnel on site awaiting clearer conditions.
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Roosevelt Aviation Pield
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Tomorow
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Beott
Wilson
Nebraska man chosen grand ruler by Elks convention
Frank Lo Ram of Fundbury Neb was elected Grand Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at Atlantic City. He defeated Albert T Brophy of Brooklyn by 1052 to 451. Other officers were elected by acclamation and Bruce A Campbell outlined agendas including a social welfare committee and a stricter stance on prohibition.
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Iowa
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Ala
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Campbell
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Order of Elks
President Wilson Returns to Washington After Paris
President Wilson arrives in Washington at midnight after four months abroad. He tells thousands at Union Station the people favor the League of Nations. Major Pullman tacks a crowd estimate near 109000 greeting the president.
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Union Station
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League of Nations
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Senate to open to public as President speaks
Washington July 30 The Senate prepared to receive the peace treaty from President Wilson and to act on ratification in the open It was unanimously decided to open the doors to the public when the President speaks Thursday The plan also aims to rush the document to the printer and circulate thousands of copies for the country’s information
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Commission Appointed to Probe Fiume Outbreak
The council of five and the allied powers formed an inter allied commission to investigate the recent clashes in Fiume and Adriatic port disturbances amid Allied talks. Signor Tittoni urged Henry White to preside over rapid deliberations toward a mutually satisfactory Adriatic settlement for continued harmony among Allies.
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War Department Sells Surplus Sugar at Set Price
The War Department announced the sale of 21 640 006 pounds of surplus sugar to be priced to cover government costs by the United States Sugar Equalization Board. The sale limits export. the stock must remain in the U S.
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War Department
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John Fox Jr. Dies at Home After Brief Illness
Renoxville July Tonn John Fox Jr widely known novelist died at his home at Fig Stone io wa today after a brief illness of pneumonia.
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Fig Stone
Iowa
President Wilson Reflects on Homeward Hope and Allied Liberty
The speech expresses homesickness softened by the welcome of France and the sight of American troops abroad. It credits the war effort, the humane aims, and the unity of nations in the struggle for freedom and right, while urging continued American support and future actions.
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Throngs Greet Wilson in New York After Paris Peace
President Wilson returns to the United States and speaks at Carnegie Hall after arrival at Hoboken. Thousands cheer as he rides through Manhattan, with officials and dignitaries present and a British dirigible escort observed.
President Wilson Returns Home to Welcoming Family in Hoboken
President Wilson stepped ashore from the George Washington at Hoboken greeted by his wife his daughters and Mrs McAdoo and Mrs Sayre. Marines and naval officers formed a guard as crowds cheered the return of the president from France. The Star Spangled Banner played as the ship docked and the family greeted him on the pier.
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