War honors awarded to Lady Michelham in praise of service
Lady Michelham formerly Aimée Geraldine Bradshaw received the Mons altar Medaille Or Le Legion d Honneur and the Order of Mercy among other decorations for her outstanding work during the war. The recognition comes as a testament to her dedication and prior family ties to Octavius Bradshaw.
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Aron Michélhaim
Mons
Order of Mercy
Lady Michelham
Aimee Geraldine
Octavius Bradshaw
President lays special treaty before Senate
The president presents a special treaty with France as a temporary supplement to the German treaty and as a measure to partly discharge an unpayable debt. The move aims to secure Senate approval and stabilize international obligations.
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Senate
France
Wilson sends social treaty with Franco to Senate
President Wilson submitted the social treaty with Franco to the Senate urging ratification. He calls for a temporary supplement to protect France in emergencies without requiring the League’s action. He notes Britain has made a similar promise and that the United States would partially discharge its debt to France, though Republicans have attacked the measure.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Wilson
France
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Britain
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Ure
Nepublican
Citywide Bond Issue Passes In Cheyenne Se ware Expansion
An overwhelming 4004 to 158 vote approved a 300000 city bond to extend and improve Cheyenne’s sewer system in yesterday’s special election. Voter turnout was 1159, about one third of the city’s regular strength, with every precinct supporting the measure. The statewide margin favored bonds by roughly six to four.
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Cheyenne
Drought Driven Homesteaders Granted Leaves of Absence
Will Reid, register of the Cheyenne land office, announces that drought conditions allow homesteaders to leave their lands for part of 1919 to seek food and work. Absences count as constructive residence when making final proof under the agricultural act approved July 24, 1919.
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Will Reid
Cheyenne Land Office
Drouth
President Garbal of Hungary Commits Suicide in Budapest
Alexander Garbal, president of the Hungarian Soviet government, shot himself in the assembly building after a speech denouncing the Soviet and Bela Kun. Once a strong backer, he had reportedly opposed Kun and warned the regime’s danger to the country.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Alexander Garbai
Budapest
Bela Kun
Munich
Garbal
Bel Kun
Soviet proposal to retire government with stable successor
Berlin dispatch reports Budapest advices that the Soviet government has approached Allied representatives with a proposal to retire from the government if a stable succeeding government is guaranteed.
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Berlin
Budapest
Permanent five member commission to interpret peace pact
The Allied Supreme Council in Paris on July 28 decided to appoint a permanent five member commission to coordinate and interpret the peace treaty. The commission will include representatives from the five great powers.
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Associated Press
Paris
Inter-Allied Supreme Council
American Soldiers at French Prison Farms Face Brutality Claims
The Associated Press report notes allegations of callous brutality toward American soldiers at French prison farms. Also mentioned: a House vote on selling War Department food stocks valued at $120 million, urged by the war investigating committee and Secretary Baker.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Tonight
Baker
War Department
President Wilson Delays Speech Tour For Pacific Trip
President Wilson will not begin his countrywide speaking tour before August 16 and perhaps later. Secretary Daniels announced after a White House conference that the Pacific Fleet review at San Francisco scheduled for August 16 was postponed so the president could be present.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Daniels
White House
San Francisco
Prison camp abuses tied to high army officers aid in inquiry
In New York, July 29, witnesses before a congressional sub committee described brutal mistreatment of American soldiers in French prison camps. They named Brigadier General W W Harts Major General Fred Smith Strong Colonel Edgar Grinstead and Colonel J A Maul as responsible, with captains and lieutenants also implicated.
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NEW_YORK
France
Congressional
Royal ©. Johnson
South Dakota
Oscar E. Bland
Governor's Island
German Assembly Votes Confidence in Government
Weimar July 20 The German assembly backed the government by a large majority in a confidence vote.
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Associated Press
Weimar
Progressives urge GOP to name a true progressive president
A conference of progressive Republicans led by Gifford Pinchot adopted a statement asserting no split but a bid for a genuine progressive standard bearer next year. It calls for delegates to the national convention chosen by voters and for America’s war effort to guide the party’s choice.
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Gifford Pinchot
Republican Party
America
Hung with Criminal Intent to Retain Portions of Belgium Spurned Peace
Article reports that Germany spurned a peace offer with stubborn intent to retain parts of Belgium and the city of Liege. It notes a German plan for negotiations including Liege and adjacent territory and mentions ongoing continued coverage.
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Belgium
Mexican attacker held on charge of assault near Baggs
Leo Gonzales, a Mexican national, is in Jalil County Jail in default of $6,000 on a charge of attempted criminal assault against 16 year old Jewel Needham, daughter of a Baggs rancher. The attack occurred while her parents were away. she fled to a neighbor's home and Gonzales fled into the mountains before arrest.
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Associated Press
Rawling
Wyse
Leo Gonzales
Jalil
Jewel Noeedham
Baggs
Miss Needham
Gonzales
Austria Seeks Seven More Days on Peace Terms
Paris July 29 Austria has been granted seven additional days to consider the peace terms. The extension aims to allow further deliberation by Austrian authorities on the settlement.
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Associated Press
Paris
Austria
Supreme Council ignores Von Gethmann Hollweg trial request
July 28 report states the supreme council will not proceed with a trial for the former German emperor despite Von Gethmann Hollweg's request. The decision appears final with no new proceedings expected.
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Associated Press
Parib
Supreme Council
von Gethmann-Hollweg
Germany
Race War Continues as Militias Guard Chicago
Chicago reports fresh outbreaks as thousands of state troops stay in armories. By midnight the death toll reached 27 with both black and white victims, while injuries surged. Disturbances spread across the South Side black belt West Side and near North Side amid a violent clash at Thirty-fifth and South to streets.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Black Belt
James J McCabe Composes American Air for My Country Tis of Thee
James J McCabe of New York district superintendent of schools and noted in music work writes an American air for My Country Tis of Thee using God Save the King melody. He resembles President Wilson and has been mistaken for him on several occasions.
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James J. McCabe
McGabe
McCabe
New York
Wilson
Property rights in airspace questioned in Kansas City case
Frederick Hoenemann, a farmer, files suit to restrain a company owning airplanes from using airspace above his land. He argues that the sight of the planes and engine noise disturb his livestock and seeks a court ruling on ownership of the air above his property.
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Kansas City
Frederick Hoenemann
Hoenemann
Riot at Provident Hospital Strikes Negro Facility
A white mob attacked Provident hospital in Chicago tonight injuring one likely fatally and wounding two police officers and several others. Police halted entry attempts as hundreds backed by a gunman roamed nearby streets while the hospital cared for about 70 patients including riot victims.
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Chicago
Provident Hospital
Tragic love triangle ties coroner’s inquest to murder case
Testimony from Pe licita Rojas describes a sordid affair with Pedro Garcia, who killed Jose Rojas. The coroner’s jury ruled Garcia responsible for the death, noting wounds inflicted at a July 23 incident in Wyoming.
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Trosas
Jose Rojas
Pedro Garcia
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Garcia
Carecin
Joao Rojas
St. John's Hospital
Chevennt
Laramie County
A. A. Underwood
W. B. J.P. Gillespie
Woman Molests Family in Fatal Home Tragedy Near Nelsonville
In Nelsonville Ohio seven children aged six weeks to ten years were found dead or dying with their mother in a home near She Town. Authorities say the mother killed herself and the children to avoid losing the babies. The room showed signs of nihilism and smoke, with the mother having left the scene before responders arrived.
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Stems County
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