Germany Passed Up 1917 Peace Overture Negotiations
In Berlin the vice-premier Mathias Erzberger told the national assembly that Britain and France tried to secure a German declaration of Belgian independence and guarantees in 1917 via a Vatican note. He said Germany delayed and did not publish the British dispatch, sparking a political sensation in the chamber as details emerged.
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Associated’Press
Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
France
Vatican
Mathias Erzberger
Germiin
Monsignor Passelli
Munich
Michaelis
Herr Erzberger
Henr Ebroberger
Wilson
Italian At Last Decide Why It Was They Suffered Defeat
Rome July 26 The government commission report on the Caporetto disaster of October 1917 attributes Italy defeat to three causes unpropitious propaganda morale damage political meddling with military plans and lack of modern warfare vision. General Rosso commanded Italian troops on the Isonzo and was acquitted by court martial in 1919.
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Rome
Caporette
Rosso
Isonzo
Caporetto
First Wedding in Airplane Seen by 200000
Lt George Burgas of the Army Aviation Corps and Miss Misa Emily Shaefer of Brooklyn wed by wireless telephone above Sheepshead Bay Speedway. Rev Alex Wouters officiated from a second plane piloted by Eugene H Hartsdale as 200000 spectators watched from the field day crowd. bridesmaids linked by wireless.
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Associated Press
New York
George Burgas
Army Aviation Corps
Misa Emily Shaefer
Brooklyn
Alex Wouters
Eugene H. Hartsdale
Sheepshead Bay Speedway
Wyoming Weekend Forecast Clouds and Cool South
Partly cloudy and unsettled Sunday with cooler temperatures in the southern portion. Monday looks generally fair as high pressure returns.
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Wyoming
Outstanding Developments in Mexico Today
The United States reports intensified anti smuggling efforts at the border and a presidential warning of strict enforcement. A House committee member urged withdrawal of the Carranza government and occupation by U S troops. The American ambassador pressed for protection of lives in southern Mexico. The State Department confirms the kidnapping of Philip Thompson, 44, son of a U S citizen, held for 1500 pesos. Mexican press spread anti American rhetoric linked to the Carranza faction.
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Arma
Hudspeth
Carranaa
Mexico
Henry P. Platcher
Von
State Department
Philip Thompson
Mexico City
Carranga
Thompson
Kendrick Bill Draws Bipartisan Backing in Meat Industry Fight
The July 42 issue of The Republican in Chicago reports Republicans and Democrats alike lining up behind Senator Kendrick for federal supervision of the meat packing industry. The article highlights bipartisan support and quotes Kendrick amid the ongoing regulatory debate.
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Washington, D. C
Senator Kendrick
the Republican
Chicago
Republican
Prohibition Progress Check Blocked for Two Months
Washington reports indicate wartime and constitutional prohibition enforcement will be delayed as Republican leaders plan a House session from August to September and Senate changes may delay final enactment. A Dearborn Independent article notes FTC findings against the Big Five packers and discusses Kendrick’s Senate bill as a public protection measure in the packing industry.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Dearborn Independent
The
Republican
Federal Trade Commission
Big Five
Ued
Kendrick
Wyoming
President Wilson calls Kehoe report entirely inaccurate
President Wilson denounces as entirely inaccurate a statement attributed to John W. Kehoe hospital superintendent of the Knights of Columbus. The report claimed Mrs Wilson obtained evidence of brutal treatment of an American deputy dispatch from New York and that her report led to disciplinary actions against soldiers.
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Kehoe
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Representative Ballinger
Massachusetts
John W. Kehoe
Knights of Columbus
Paria
Amer
Waw York
Frontier Days Championship Honors Shared By Cowboys And Cowgirls
In sweltering heat and rain a Frontier Days meet produced multiple champions from Cheyenne Denver Spokane and Portland. Jack Joyce set a word record in the standing race while Kitty Canute won the ladies relay and Lorraine Trickery staged a late mount change for a lead finish. Awards included the Denver Post cup a $800 purse and trophies plus a diamond wrist watch.
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Frances Irwin
Helen Elliott
Pauling Irwin
Sam Garrett
Chester Byers
Leonard Stroud
George Brandeis
Wyoming
Edith Irwin
Paulline Irwin
Joella Irwin
White Hand
Bald Eagle
Iron Bull
Scoop Martin
Chester Parsons
Harry Walters
Bob Lieke
Jack Joyce
Dave Campbell
AR. Taylor
Tommy Kerwin
Serg- Saleecypes Tose Ae
Sergeant Turner
Kid Mex
Tom May
Sleepy Armstrong
Weeping Fawn
Mrs. Kuns With
Kitty Canutle
Donna Car Glover
Sergeant Haugh
Isenberg
Corporal Serocka
Roy Goasit
Hobson
Parker
Sameo Garret
Cheyenne
Paney
Marty Walters
Ruth Hoad
Neckashaw
Oklo
W. Armstrong
Spokane
Wash
Ed McCarty
Nube Roberts
Denver
Walter Sterling
C. B. Irwin
Tempie Duncan
Bittle Spider
Kitty Canute
Calfax
Washington
GC. B. Irwin
Lorraine Trickery
Portland
Oregon
Teading
Rod
Donna Card Glover
Lewiston
Idaho
George Drumheller
Walters
McCarty
Canulle
Fred Stone
Kelier
Walla Walla. Wash
Drumbelley
Bob Leslie
J. B. Irwin
Tomfiester Parsons
J. \. Parsons
Parsons
Irwin
Byerry Walters
Rocky
President Wilson Seen Moving Next in League Nations Clash
Washington reports indicate President Wilson will unveil his stance on reservations to the peace treaty after meetings with 15 Republican senators. A public statement may follow within days, even before his two week speaking tour. Paris circles weigh how ratification with amendments would affect the German treaty.
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Athe Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Will Mae
Parig
PAMS
Sonferanes
United States Senate
Parle
My. Tott
Army bombing plane disaster ends long round-trip
A U S Army bombing plane taking off from Augusta Maine bound for Cleveland glitches in flight and crashes near Upper Jay New York after a nearly three hour air trek. The crew suffers injuries but none serious. Pilot J A South injures an ankle. Lt Col A F P Hart reports the ship will stay locally for two weeks as recovery parts are sought.
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Associated Preas
Lake Placid
Augusta
Gleveland
On-Ile
Upper Jay
A. FP. Harts
Dane
J. A. South
Tarki
Cleveland
Jake Champlain
Lundmacks
Adirondack
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