Day Battle Set For Next Week In Senate Prohibition Fight
The Senate will vote on national prohibition next Tuesday after a rivers and harbors bill session. Debate starts Monday at 2 PM with one hour per speaker, then ten minutes after Tuesday. Senator Sheppard leads the amendment. anti prohibitionists like Penrose Underwood Reed support the timetable. Prohibitionists must gain eleven more states beyond twenty five to reach three quarters.
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VAGIRAVUDH OF SIAM Joins Allied Effort
Prime Minister Vagiravudh of Siam announces Siam’s alignment with the Allies. The move signals renewed cooperation with Britain and its partners as World War II tensions influence Southeast Asia.
Market Report From Hogs to Strawberries Across Multiple Markets
Receipts and prices across several markets show hogs at 15.50 to 16.60 per cwt with varying light to heavy demand, cattle trading from 6.50 to 13.75 while prime steers reach 13.75, sheep and calves steady to higher with lambs around 15.25, and a wide range of produce and eggs priced by grade. Notable sellers include Dunning and Stevens in East Buffalo and Kansas City stock markets with multiple carcass and livestock categories listed.
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Strong Hand at Russ Throttle Swings Across Europe
Kerensky and Kornilov tighten grip in Russia as death penalty is restored and censorship tightened. Russian forces, aided by Roumanians, push back German pressure on Galicia and Carpathians while Kornilov orders severer action against deserters. Romanian front yields prisoner gains and matériel as battle shifts across Eastern fronts.
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Germans Break Aisne Line At Heavy Cost
Berlin reports dominating German positions northwest of Hurtebise on the Aisne front were captured. French trenches 1,800 meters long and 400 meters deep south of Ailles were stormed, with tremendous losses cited as Germans penetrated some first-line trenches.
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Greece Demands War Entry Price at Allied Conference
Greece will press for high terms to join the war with the Allies at the Paris conference, seeking punishment for Bulgaria for breaking the Balkan pact and potentially partitioning Bulgarian lands between Greece and Serbia. The claim extends to reasserting historical and geographic rights over Constantinople and adjacent regions.
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Borah Explains Vote for War to Make America Safe
Washington July 27 Senator Borah outlined his wartime vote, saying the move aimed to safeguard American rights and democracy at home, not to spread democracy abroad. He warned of grave casualties as Russia’s crisis worsens and urged decisive domestic action with an American issue to die for.
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British Ambassador Attacked in Senate Over Letter
Washington July 27 Sir Cecil Spring Rice the British ambassador to the United States was charged with impertinent interference with American domestic affairs on the Senate floor. Senator King called a letter endorsing a Portland harbor improvement impertinent and important to the war effort. Senators Hale Knox defended the ambassador while Senator Sherman harshly denounced the communication.
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Explosion Kills Fifty to Eighty at Dominion Coal Mine
In New Waterford at Dominion Coal No 12 colliery an explosion is believed to have killed between fifty and eighty miners. Of 260 workers present, many were driven insane by the blast and smoke.
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Man Stabbed Over Card Game in Evansville
In Evansville Indiana on July 26 James Gates twenty five of Evansville was fatally stabbed in a quarrel over a card game. Hen ry Petitt of New Harmony is alleged to have committed the stabbing.
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Pershing and Joffre Visit French Front Battalion
General Pershing and General Joffre toured the French front and reviewed a famed chasseurs battalion noted for its dash and smart appearance in the July 14 Paris review. The Allied leaders praised the unit's discipline and morale during the visit on the French line.
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Hurley Nomination as Shipping Board Chairman Confirmed
Washington dated report states Hurley’s nomination for chairman of the Shipping Board was confirmed by the Senate on July 26.
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Civil War Veteran L. A. Orter Found Dead in Illinois Field
Duquoin Illinois July 27 Civil War veteran and former Jackson county supervisor L A Orter was found dead in a corn field authorities reported. The death is being investigated as a possible accident or natural cause.
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TRAIN FOR WAR Members of Cabinet Exercise to Stand the Strain
The cabinet members participate in a rigorous drill aimed at testing endurance and readiness for national security demands. Officials emphasize discipline, teamwork, and swift decision making under strain.
Canada to Seek 100 Million Credit From U S Markets
Secretary Adoo informs Canadian finance minister Sir Thomas that the United States government agrees to allow Canada to obtain a time credit of 100 million dollars from American money markets. J P Morgan & Co reports Canada will soon offer Americans notes on about a six year basis totaling 100 million dollars to help ease a trade balance of roughly 300 million dollars in favor of the United States.
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