Day Battle Set for Next Week in Prohibition Fight
Washington July 27 National prohibition will be voted on in the senate next Tuesday after debate rules were set. Senator Sheppard of Texas leads the amendment proposing nationwide prohibition. Anti prohibitionists like Penrose Underwood and Reed agreed to vote plan. Drys must gain eleven states beyond twenty five held to reach three quarters.
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British Ambassador Assaulted in Senate Over Harbor Plan
In Washington on July 27 Sir Cecil Spring-Rice the British ambassador to the United States faced sharp senate criticism for impertinent interference in American affairs. A letter endorsing Portland harbor improvements written to Senator Hale of Maine was cited as evidence. Senator Sherman attacked the communication while Senators Hale Knox and others defended Spring-Rice.
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Mine Disaster At New Waterford Believed Fatal
A blast at Dominion Coal No 12 colliery in New Waterford reportedly kills between fifty and eighty miners from a 260 man workforce. Many others were injured and left in a state of shock as authorities investigate.
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Man Stabbed Over Card Game Tragedy in Evansville
Evansville man James Gates twenty five was fatally stabbed in a quarrel over a card game. The alleged assailant is Henry Petitt of New Harmony Indiana.
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Henry Petitt
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Pershing Visits French Front with Joffre
General Pershing with General Joffre toured the French front and reviewed a renowned French chasseurs battalion noted for its July 14 appearance. Pershing praised the troops for their dash and smartness.
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Hurley Nomination Confirmed as Shipping Board Chair
Washington on July 26 the senate confirmed William S Hurley as chairman of the Shipping Board.
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Young King of Siam Aligns Nation With Allies
Vagiravudh of Siam, the young king, guides his nation as it joins the Allied powers marking a significant shift in Southeast Asian diplomacy and regional alignment.
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Strong Hand at Russ Throttle in Desperate War Moves
Kerensky and Kornilov order harsh measures to quell mutiny and restore discipline as Russia renews efforts on Galicia and Roumanian fronts. Deserters are executed, censorship tightens, and counter offensives gain momentum amid a brutal struggle.
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Civil War Veteran L A Porter Found Dead in Illinois Field
L A Porter civil war veteran and former Jackson county supervisor was found dead in a corn field in Duquoin Illinois on July 27. He served as Jackson County supervisor and was noted for his military service in the Civil War. Local authorities investigated the death and mourners paid respects.
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Livestock and market quotations across several U S markets
Market reports show hog receipts and price ranges in New York and Kansas City. Cattle, sheep, calves, and dairy products in Buffalo and St Louis areas alongside grain and produce quotes. Old and new crop prices listed for wheat corn oats and vegetables with assorted poultry and fruit values.
Train for War Cabinet Exercises to Stand the Strain
Members of the cabinet undergo a wartime exercise to test readiness and resilience. The drill focuses on coordination, resource management, and decision making under pressure to ensure swift response under crisis.
Germans Cut Aisne Line In Heavy Fighting
German forces seized dominant positions on the Aisne front northwest of Hurtebise and stormed French trenches on a broad front. Paris reports show German assaults resumed along a two mile Aisne sector with costly gains for the attackers and strong French counterattacks north of Auberive in Champagne.
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Hurtebise Farm
Borah Remarks on War Vote and American Safeguards
Senator Borah defended his wartime vote as protecting American rights and democracy at home, not spreading democracy abroad. He warned of grave sacrifices as Russia weakens and Germany strengthens, urging swift U.S. action to secure American interests and deter autocracy. The briefing cites Baker, Daniels, and Polk on the western front and submarine threats.
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Greece Will Press War Demands in Paris Conference
Washington reports Greece will demand compensation for entering the war with the allies. The main claim seeks punishment of Bulgaria for breaking the Balkan pact, potentially partitioning Bulgarian territories between Greece and Serbia. Greece asserts Coretanti eple as a historical rightful possession.
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Agreement for Canada to obtain credit from American market
Secretary Adoo notified Sir Thomas that the United States will back Canada with a time credit of 100 million dollars from private sources in the American market. J P Morgan & Co stated that Canada will shortly offer about 100 million of its notes to America on a six percent basis to help balance a 300 million trade balance.
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