President vetoes agricultural bill over daylight saving repeal
Washington reports President Wilson vetoed the agricultural bill due to a clause repealing daylight saving time. He stated repeal would cause great inconvenience and economic loss, noting benefits from the March 19 1918 act. He also discussed signing a vocational rehabilitation amendment expanding funding and shifting duties to the Federal Board for Vocational Education.
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Washington
House of
Department of Agriculture
United States
Lee
Japanese Atrocities in Korea Reported by Presbyterians
A Presbyterian America group released a report alleging Japanese crimes in Korea. The document cites captured women and Korean suffering, claiming a campaign of abuse and forced indignities. The report aims to spur constructive reform and accountability.
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Korea
New York
Presbyterian In
Mons
Palan
Morea
Soulal
Noted Men to Speak at Methodist Centenary Meet
Columbus Ohio July 12 Today the last full blast day of the centenary exposition promises high attendance. Sergeant Alvin York and Lieutenant Commander A C Read NC 4 will speak this afternoon and receive gold medals after separate receptions by centenary officials.
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Alvin ©. York
A. C. Read
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York
Read
Brewers Before Board During the Day Push for Enforcement Act
Washington July 12—Lawyers debate scope of wartime prohibition enforcement. Samuel Untermyer argues Congress overstepped power without peace treaty ratified. others contend 3.75 percent alcohol may not be intoxicating. Brew counsel from New York and figures like William Downing attend as arguments focus on constitutionality of enforcement legislation in wartime and postwar context.
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Washington
Suly
Mrot Untermayer
Ashington
William
Douthrin
Memantine
Birr
Tha
York
Othe
Seary
Congress
Italy seeks concession at Tianjin talks notes
Paris July 13 Italian delegation sent a note to the peace conference asking Italy receive a concession at Tianjin China. The request was placed on the afternoon program of the council of five. Other items include reports on trade with Bolshevik Russia.
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Paris
Ttalian
Italy
Tein Twin
China
Council of Five
Russia
Paris Hotel Men Fail In Strike Settlement Attempt
Paris hotel workers fail to settle a strike after discussions with officials. The dispute centers on a ten hour day and wage adjustments proposed by waitstaff representatives. The talks, held Friday, ended without an agreement, leaving the labor action unresolved.
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Ris
Waltere
Ployera
Evien
Sonkereoati
Terial
Eleven Mexican Girls Abducted by Bandits Near Villa Union
Reports say bandits raided Villa Union in Binaloa and abducted eleven Mexican girls. General Juan Cardedora is listed as commander with authorities stating the incident involved looting stores and other depraved acts before the arrests or pursuit of suspects.
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Iin Iulen Oeineton
Villa Union
Binaloa
eEeceeny Keiling
Juan Car Fedora
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President Wilson and the unlucky number thirteen
Brest July 4. President Wilson aimed for number thirteen in naval selection rumors. A dispatch notes changes in orders and mentions Wilson’s gesture toward the navy, with March actions cited and unclear details from the Associated Press.
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Brest
Wilson Wan Fail
Naval
Woolsey Tartell
Yarnell
George A . Wilson
MORE SHIPPING UNION MEN MAY JOIN IN STRIKE
New York July 12 union leaders warned that a general strike could spread to TransAtlantic shipping and coastwise trade as conferences with the United States shipping board failed to reach an agreement. About 500 pickets were posted at port piers by the Seaman and Marine Firemen unions while they denied ties to the IWW and invoked memories of soldiers who fought for democracy.
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Congress
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Federal Board For Vocational Education
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District of Columbia
United States
New York
United States Shipping Board
Washington Bay
Seaman
Marine Piremen
Ti W. Wi
Thewrike. Co
Night flight completes A-4 dirigible trip to Washington
Washington reports a night flight from Akron Ohio by the army dirigible A-4 arriving at Bolling Field at 9 45 this morning. The craft departed Akron at 10 last night carrying three crewmen and plans to proceed to Langley field Hampton Virginia after refueling. The A-4 measures 162 feet in length and 33 feet in diameter with a total lift capacity of 6 486 pounds and a gas content of 95 000 feet.
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Akron
Ohio
Army
Langley Field
Hampton
Lieuttenant G. W. McIntire
Bolling Meld
Turk War Leaders Condemned To Death
Constantinople telegrams report that Djenal Pasha and other Turkish leaders were condemned to death amid the ongoing conflict. The dispatch notes strong Turkish reactions as Allied powers move to finalize sentences during the war.
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Constantinople
Djenal Pasha
Allies to act against Hungarian communist government
Allied representatives in Vienna decide action must be taken against Belz Kun's communist government in Hungary. A special courier has been sent to Paris to obtain the necessary measures from the Allied supreme command.
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Eagle
Vienne
Belz Kun
Hungary
Paris
Od Supreres
Balfo ur Confers With Clemenceau
Paris July 12 Arthur J Balfo ur British foreign secretary confers with Premier Clemenceau for renewal of war aims and policy as wartime tensions persist. Little Rock aviator Karl Strickholm injured in crash while en route, and his condition remains unclear as authorities investigate.
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Paris
Arthur J. Balioer
Clamences
Befusa
Min Connell
Clemenceau
Milged
Little Rock
Ark
Lient
Karl Strickholm
Cole
Presa
Cal
Six Killed In Army Truck Wreck Near Camp Humphreys
Alexandria July 13 Two others and four animated men were killed and twelve enlisted men were injured in an army motor truck crash near here. The vehicle plunged over a bridge as it tried to avoid a military police wagon. Victims include Captain C A Hellman Brooklyn Captain Charles L Jaxurat New York Corporal Albert P Ehni McKensport Pa Private Vorhiea Batiste Baton Rouge La and two unidentified enlisted men. Eighteen ten were returning to Camp Humphries from Washington when the driver lost control. The truck fell from the bridge and crushed the men beneath it.
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Alexandria
Here
C. A. Hellman
Brooklyn
Charles L. Jaxurat
New York City
Albert P. Ehni
McKensport
Vorhiea Batiste
Baton Rouge
Camp Humphries
Washington
United States to Lead in Education and Science
Washington July 12 The Commissioner of Education Claxton calls on college and university presidents to attract European students, noting the world expects the United States to assume leadership in education and science vacated by Germany after the war Germany seeks to regain influence through its universities and technical institutes.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Claxton
College Jana University
Europe
Brewery Officials Enter Demurrers in U S Court
Pittsburgh July 12 Eleven officers and directors of the Pittsburgh Brewing company filed demurrers in United States court. The government accuses the firm of selling beer with 2 percent alcohol in violation of wartime prohibition law. Arguments set for next Tuesday.
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Pittsburgh
Elevan
Pittsburgh Brewing Company
United States
Big Dirigible Near Ireland Reported Again
The British dirigible B-24 on its return from the United States was about 380 miles west of the Irish coast at 11 a m Greenwich time today. A wireless presense message gave position as 52 degrees 55 minutes north latitude and 19 degrees 39 minutes west longitude.
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London
United States
Special Drive For Luxury Tax Collection Launched
Washington July 12. The bureau of international revenue announced a special drive for luxury tax collection. Commissioner Roper ordered thorough canvassing of all sectors to locate delinquents and begin enforcement actions.
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Washington
Bureau of International Revenue
Sl!oni
Roper
Charges Of Cruelty To American Troops To Be Investigated
Washington July 13 Investigation of charges of cruelty to American troops in France will be conducted next week by a subcommittee of the special house committee investigating war expenditures. Several individuals are arrested in France and placed in prison near Paris for questioning.
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Washington
France
Paria
Special
House Committee
Farmers to Take Part in Wisconsin Labor Convention
Appleton Wis July 13 The Wisconsin State Federation of Labor will meet in convention here next week and has appointed a committee of ten to confer with the Society of labor on plans for a shared program. It marks the first time farmers participate in the event.
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Wisconsin State Federation of ‘Labor
Han
Society of Eye Pat
Tormers
Seven Firemen Killed as Roof Collapses in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia incident reports seven firemen killed when a roof collapsed during a rescue effort. Several others were injured as walls gave way, trapping workers amid the wreckage. Investigators have begun inspecting the site and assessing the cause.
Ratification of Treaty by foe accepted
Paris July 12 The German delegation at Versailles was informed that Germany had accepted ratification of the peace treaty and that the blockade would be raised. The decision to lift the blockade was taken by the council of five on Friday. The inter allied supreme council discussed the blockade question and a French decree on the blockade will appear tomorrow. Commissions on reparations and occupation of the Rhineland met this afternoon under Louis Loucheaur, French minister of reconstruction.
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Paris
Versailles
Germany
Council of Five
Inter-Allied Supreme Council
Rhineland
Louis Loucheaur
Lithuanian council to distribute lands to soldiers
The Lithuanian council of ministers decided to allot public lands among soldiers. Each Lithuanian soldier will receive from 20 to 52 acres and may not sell or rent the land.
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Council of Ministers
New York
Lithuanian Council of Ministers
Lithuanian National Council
Greeks Drive Turks Backward Near Smyrna in Asia Minor
Saloniki July 12 Greek forces advancing south of Smyrna in Asia Minor push Turkish troops rapidly backward. Greek army headquarters reports Turkish forces left behind 84 Greek women and children in a mutilated condition, according to the communique.
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Saloniki
Smyrna
Asia 1
Minor
Communique de Clares
Several ships lost in South American storm.
New York reports a heavy snow and sleet storm sweeping Chile and the southern portion of South America wrecking ships along the seacoast. Several ships are sunk and extensive damage reported with unknown loss of life.
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New York
Chile
South America
Judge bars Townley from addressing jury in Townley Gilbert case
Jackson Minn July 12 District Judge BC Dean denied motions to allow A C Townley and Joseph Gilbert NL leaders to address the jury. He ruled only one argument per side may be made and Townley may not speak on his own behalf or on Gilbert’s unless counsel permitted.
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Stain
Dean
Gibert
Gupert
George Hoke
Gilbert
Hoke
Mr. Hoke
Army offers surplus meat to municipalities at reduced prices
Washington reports that the war department set sale prices for canned and cured meats from surplus stocks. Corn beef ranges from 3.60 to 24 per can depending on size, roast beef from 4.48 to 26.40 per six pound, corned beef pass 35.76 per dozen cans and 4.30 for two pound cans, bacon at 34 cents a pound in twelve pound tins, all about 30 percent below government cost. Proposals must be for at least one cargo carload.
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Washington
War Department
FTC Urges Law Allowing Manufacturers to Fix Resale Prices
Washington reports renewed FTC recommendation to amend laws so manufacturers may fix and maintain resale prices, with review by a designated agency. The commission argues protection of brand goodwill and risks of price fixing, while opposing aggressive price cuts that harm public interests.
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Federal Trade
Congress
Supreme Court
Colgate and Company
Commission
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