President Wilson Returns to Speak at Carnegie Hall
President Wilson lands in New York after Brest voyage and delivers a Carnegie Hall address lauding the Paris peace as just and necessary for world safety. He praises American soldiers, home, and the national purpose, while urging supporters and critics to share the vision guiding postwar policy.
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War Debt Totals 82 Billion With 32 Billion From Taxes
America's war debt stands at 82 billion dollars with 32 billion from actual debt. Senator Smoot said nearly half of the 32 billion will be paid by the people in taxes. He noted the wartime tax rate rose by 2000 percent, compared with England's 1000 percent, France and Italy about 10 percent.
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Horse breaks world mark at North Randall trot meet
A two year old trotter set a world record at North Randall during the grand circuit races. Mr Dudley a Way gelding owned and driven by Lyman Brusie of Chester New York clocked 1 02% in a half mile dash with the quarter run in 81%4 seconds.
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Army flyer breaks record with 610 mile nonstop flight
San Diego on July 9 Captain Lowell Smith, Army aviator, flew nonstop from San Francisco to Rockwell Field in 4 hours 6 minutes 30 seconds, lowering his own 610 mile record to about two and a half miles per minute.
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Foreign powers react to Kolchak plan on Petrograd
Paris reports approval of a joint plan for a concerted attack on Petrograd by Finnish troops and Kolchak forces. A note to military attaches from the United States Britain France and Italy pledges support if Kolchak seeks aid. Escalation feared as Bolshevik forces seize embassies and archives in Petrograd. Estonian volunteers retreat after multiple fortress and railway losses near Kronstadt. 300 Bolsheviks captured near Irkutsk and executed, with about 4000 left west of Irkutsk toward Krasnoyarsk.
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President Wilson to Answer Senate on Peace Treaty
Washington July 9 President Wilson is ready to appear before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee or any Congress designated body to answer questions about the peace treaty and the League of Nations. He will present the case in person to the Senate on Thursday.
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Clemenceau to bear Kaiser blame for hireling acts
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau will say the master is responsible for his hireling’s acts and refuse immunity for ex Kaiser Wilhelm’s former chancellor and field marshal. The Tiger and Big Five will inform von Bethmann-Hollweg and von Hindenburg they may testify but cannot escape responsibility.
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Cleveland Street Car Strike Ends After City Meeting
Cleveland resumes street car service after 2600 employees strike since Sunday. A four hour meeting among the city council mayor and company officials plus the carmen union led to a settlement and return to service.
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Boston Liquor Dealers Sell 2 Percent Beer
Five hundred licensed liquor dealers in Boston reopened and sold 2 percent beer after receiving beer licenses on Monday. They were warned by the U S district attorney that one dealer would be arrested today or tomorrow in a test case under the prohibition act.
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Two Die in Argo Riot at Corn Products Plant
Chicago reports a strike at the Argo plant escalated into a riot with 22,000 participants. Two men were killed and several others, including two children, were seriously wounded as guards fired from behind barricaded entrances and workers clashed outside the building. Officials blame storming attempts by strikers. union members contend guards fired without provocation.
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Townley Fails To Testify In Disloyalty Trial
Townley and Joseph Gilbert face charges of conspiring to teach disloyalty during the war. Townley will not be called as a witness, announced by his attorneys just before court. Gilbert testified, while Congressman Baer may be questioned by the defense. The state seeks to limit Baer’s testimony.
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U S Overseas Toll Rises in Official War Toll
Washington July 9 official report totals all American naval and overseas forces casualties up to July 2 show 207,147 dead wounded and missing. Net rise of 1,565 from June 2. Battle deaths at 50,150, total deaths 78,917, wounded 216,309, missing 1,921, with changes disclosed.
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Elks to Chicago in 1920 convention
Chicago wins the Elks convention for July 1920 after booster delegates from Chicago helped secure the event. Frank L. Rain of Fairbury Nebraska is elected grand exalted ruler, defeating Albert T. Brophy of Brooklyn. several other cities were strong contenders for the site.
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Baseball Scores Report From National and American Leagues
In National League action Chicago defeated Philadelphia 5 to 4, Boston shown 9 dollars in scoring, Cincinnati 3 to 2, New York beat St. Louis 8 to 1, Brooklyn 2 over Pittsburgh, and American League results include Cleveland 4 over St. Louis 2. American Association tallies show Louisville 2 over Columbus 1, Indianapolis 6 over Toledo 0, Minneapolis 11 over Milwaukee 12, St Paul 11 over Kansas City 18.
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Yank air heroes listed for Lafayette Escadrille
Paris July 8 The Journal Officiel prints citations for seven American aviators for their work in the Lafayette escadrille. They include William Thaw of Pittsburgh Kiffen Rockwell deceased of Atlanta Robert Soubiran of Southie Mass Julian Biddle deceased Paul F Baer of Mobile George B Turnure of New York and James Norman Hall of Colfax Iowa.
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