Congress Confirmed One-Half of One Percent Alcohol Limit
Washington July 17 authority of Congress to fix one-half of one percent as the maximum alcoholic content in beverages is clear. Wayne B Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League told the Senate Judiciary subcommittee that 2 percent beer would sustain the liquor trade and undermine prohibition. Wheeler urged amendments to curb private storage and seizures, argued for broader search powers, and noted opposition from committee members to malice and probable-cause penalties. Levi Cooke supported regulations on flavoured extracts to dilute high alcohol content.
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Montana
House Judiciary Committee
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National Distillers’ Association
Roosevelt Now A Candidate For State Assembly
Mineola July 17 Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt accepted the Republican nomination in a brief speech to North Hempstead and Oyster Bay Republican committees. He pledged to work for the district’s best interests at all times without outlining the platform.
Washington and Boston Lead League Scores as Rain Delays Games
National League reports no games due to rain while American League results show Washington in Omaha and Boston beating New York. Other scores include Philadelphia 4, St. Louis 1, Chicago 8, Milwaukee 1, Indianapolis 8, Minneapolis 7, Louisville 6, Evansville 21, Moline 11, Peoria 8 and Terre Haute 6.
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State Department Denies Intervention Policy in Mexico
Washington July 17 Assistant Secretary Long of the state department denied South American newspaper reports that the United States had decided on a policy of armed intervention in Mexico. The department said it had no information on the reported sources of the claims.
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Harvesters Strike Halts McCormick Plant Workforce
Four thousand workers at International Harvester plants including McCormick reaper, tractor, and twine works and Weber Steel walked out in Chicago on July 17. Officials report no demands, unions linked to the action could not be located, and the cause remains unclear. The walkout followed a failed plan of operation adopted last March. Many workers did not return after lunch, signaling a mass strike.
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Wisconsin Labor Urges Farmers Tactics for Progress
The Wisconsin State Federation of Labor legislative committee urged organized labor to imitate the tactics of farmers to achieve progress. The report cites North Dakota farmer organization as a model and cautions about mutual benefit groups run by employers. It also criticizes opponents who label labor movements as radical revolutions.
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Wiss
Wisconsin State Federation of Labor
General Executive Board
North Dakota
Henry Ohl, Jr
Wisconsin Federation
RAID N. Y. DRUG STORES IN DRUG TRAFFICK FIGHT
Federal officials launched a campaign to stamp out habit forming drug traffic in New York. Seven arrests resulted from two raids on drug stores last night. Six are charged with violation of the Harrison anti drug act, one suspect remains held as a material witness.
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Spanish Cabinet Resigns After Short-Lived Rule
London dispatch reports on July 17 that the Spanish cabinet led by Antonio Maura, formed April 15, has resigned according to Reuters from Madrid.
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Madrid
German minister to Austria named by government
Vienna reports that Count Tirich von Brockdorf Rantzau has been accepted by the government as the German minister to Austria, with formal appointment set in Vienna on July 17.6. The move follows ongoing diplomatic arrangements between Berlin and Vienna.
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War on Food Combine Targets Major Producers
Chicago July 17 Federal grand jury probes a suspected vast food ring dominating fruit vegetables canned goods and more. District Attorney Clyne orders full DOJ and FBI team oversight with FTC involvement to pursue indictments for price boosting. Evidence points to blanket 15 percent price hikes across peas beans tomatoes and canned items with further increases feared.
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Frederick M. Dickinson
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Chicago invites Wilson to speak on League of Nations tour
Chicago telegram from nearly all major civic business and patriotic groups urges President Wilson to include Chicago on his Western tour for an educative campaign in support of the League of Nations.
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Wilson invites Republican senators to White House on treaty
President Wilson will invite fifteen Republican senators, including Senator Lodge, to discuss the peace treaty and the League of Nations at the White House. Secretary Tumulty announced the move as part of ongoing talks with GOP foreign relations leaders.
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British rail engineers strike shuts Northeastern line
London July 17 engineers on the Northeastern railway system walked out halting operations. The walkout spread to other crews affecting service as engineers protested regulation tests and company practices, with full day disruption noted.
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Systen
Signet Ale Yuenteont
Baker Approves 0280 Plan for National Guard Reorg
Secretary Baker approves final reorganization plan creating 16 Guard divisions with divisional areas aligned to historic standards set during the service against Germany. The plan follows the same limits as the divisions previously organized for national defense.
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Kaiser Should Be Left Alone, Gardiner Says
London July 17 A. G. Gardiner of the London Daily News argues the Kaiser trial is unpopular and will be forgotten in postwar reconstruction. He believes public opinion has shifted against a trial and that convicting the former emperor could rally German reactionaries, while letting him fade would benefit Germany.
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Plane Fall Kills Two Civilians in Humble
Two men died in a plane crash during an exhibition flight in Humble. Donald H. Sibley of Minneapolis was instantly killed while Carl C. Conrad of Urbana Alabama died two hours later. Both men were civilians who had joined a private aero company after leaving military service at Arlington Field.
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New Pacific Fleet Formed with 175 Ships
Washington July 17 approximate 175 ships totaling 500000 tons form the new Pacific fleet stored at the navy department. The fleet is to embark on its voyage from Hampton Roads Saturday.
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Pacific Fleet
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Flampton Roads
Borah Resolution Demands Wilson Cite Shantung Protest
Washington July 17 Senator Borahs resolution directing the President to furnish the Senate with a copy of the written protest against the Shantung settlement was adopted without a record vote. The protest is believed to have been signed and presented to the President by the American peace commissioners Lansing Bliss and White.
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President Wilson Meets Senators Over Peace Treaty Talks
President Wilson starts a round of conferences with Republican Senators in Washington to discuss the peace treaty and the League of Nations. Senator McCumber of North Dakota led the discussions and Senator Nelson of Minnesota is slated to visit later this afternoon.
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Street Car Strike Ties Up Boston Transit Network
Boston July 17 streetcar workers strike halts all surface, subway and elevated service in Boston and twelve nearby cities. The stoppage disrupts daily commutes as employees walk out over labor disputes, affecting power and operations across multiple transit lines.
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British deny Irish plea in League covenant dispute
Andrew Bonar Law, the government leader, said in the House of Commons that Britain does not consider the US Senate action or similar moves on Ireland a violation of Article 10 of the League of Nations covenant. He added the future government of Ireland would not be on the League council agenda at the next meeting.
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Irish Won’t Parade in London Victory March
Dublin July 17 The Irish Nationalist association led by Redmond followers decided that its members would not march in the Victory parade in London on Saturday.
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Irish Nationalist Association
John Redmond
London
Wheat price boost for 1919 grain plan signed
Washington July 17 President Wilson signed an executive order raising the guaranteed price for the 1919 wheat crop to 2.80 a bushel at Galveston and New Orleans, marking a government move to support farmers.
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