Campaign funds inquiry by committees extends into fall
Washington reports the drive to probe all campaign contributions and expenditures for presidential and senatorial candidates will continue through summer and fall. Senator Pomerene defends the inquiry against Republican opposition led by Senator Smoot, noting excessive spending by Major General Leonard Wood and Governor Lowden and urging continued scrutiny.
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Washington, D. C
Atlee Pomne
Ohio
Cam
Presidentin
Pecetor Ponistene
Senate
Smoot
G. O. UP
Old
Democratic Campaign Committee
Pomerene
Su Committee
Pomerene Wild
G. O.P
Leonard Wood
Lowden
Illinois
Tell
Newfoundland imports shift from England to Canada and U S
Newfoundland trade shows Britain to Canada and United States imports increasing sharply from 1909 to 1919 while Britain declines. Canada rises from 3.94 million to 12.78 million and the United States from 4.33 million to 16.57 million. Local dealers plan summer orders from the British Isles if delivery is assured. On this date in 1068, William the Conqueror passed the first law de-
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St John’s
N. F
Newfoundland
Great Britain
Canada
United States
Atlantic
British Isles
William the * Conqueror
Early English forest laws aim to protect game for nobles
The text notes William the Conqueror enacted forest law to preserve wild animals but mainly to serve noble sport. It describes harsh penalties for commoners, including eye removal for slaying game, while royalty hunted freely. It cites England’s first parliamentary game law in 1496 and remarks on strict American game laws lagging behind prior losses like the buffalo.
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William the Conqueror
England
America
French aid for relatives of fallen GIs in France
The French government partners with the Knights of Columbus Overseas to help relatives visit American cemeteries in France. A graves visitation bureau opens in Paris, with posters at French railway stations guiding routes to burial sites. The Knights report 22 guided grave visits last week and note a K of C school in Europe at Hotel St Marc Venice for Mediterranean squadron servicemen.
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Knights of Columbus Overseas Organization
France
William J. McGinley
Order
Rue Heche
Paris
Knights
McGinley
Europe
Hotel St. Marc
Venice
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Bridgeport
Lake Compounce
Stanley T. Kellogg Kellogg Mfg. & Sales Co
State Street
Dave Aaronson
Bridgeport Cycle Co
Gilbert Street
Lincoln Holland Holland & Bush
Main Street
Coats
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