North Dakota Fair Attendance May Break Record
North Dakota fair officials predicted the largest crowd in state history as vast streams of visitors arrived by train and auto. By noon the midway and race grounds were crowded, with abundant gear and new exits arranged to handle the rush.
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State Fair Association
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Dan Patch
A. S. Hunter
North Dakota
D. V. Moore
Mr. Hunter
Wortham
Ten Thousand McCormick Harvesters Locked Out
In Chicago July, about 10,000 workers at the McCormick reaper works of the International Harvesters company are locked out indefinitely after the plant was cloned for the strike that began last Tuesday.
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McCormick
Chicago
McCormick Reaper Works
International Harvesters Company
Proposed 5 Million Acreage Purchase Bill in Congress
Washington July 17 A bill proposing five million dollars to buy stock food and seed wheat for farmers in stricken southern districts was introduced in the House by Representative Sinclair North Dakota. In Grass Valley California July 17 forty mules, unused for daylight in years, are brought to the surface due to a miners strike halting pumps and flooding levels at the Empire and North Star mines.
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Washington
Sinclair
North Dakota
Grass
Valley
Cal
Ing
Linderground
Empire
North Star
Senator Sherman Attacks Shantung Provision In Peace Treaty
Washington July 13 The Associated Press reports Senator Sherman Republican Milinda denounces the Shantung provision as tainted and treacherous. He argues it would aid Japan, threaten China, and invite alien domination of port cities and resources in the Orient, warning of potential risks to the Philippines and global balance of power. Verdun correspondent notes memorials for Argonne battle achievements are being planned and detailed.
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Washington
Shantung
Sherman
Tmilinda
Japan
Germany
United States
Philippines
China
Euprémé
Europe
Amatic Malser
Bay
Paris
Arlene
Grigaanto
Iit Tarys
Belgium
Honor for Rockefeller Foundation work in France
William J. French of Washington received the cross of the Legion of Honor from France for his service with the Rockefeller Foundation in Paris. He aided French hospitals and mothers and children during his assignment in France.
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William J. French
Washington
Legion of Honor
France
Rockefeller Foundation
Paris
Shortage of fuel seen by geologist
Washington July 17 government officials discuss looming fuel shortage as coal operators push price warnings and miners warn of possible impacts. Anthracite production since January 1 is down 10,800,000 tons and bituminous 74,700,000 tons, with experts urging the public to stock up now to avert a crisis.
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Washington
House
C. B. Lesher
Geological Survey
Lesher
Pershing Guest of King and Queen at Buckingham Palace
Loden July 17 General John J Pershing, here to lead American troops in victory on Saturday, was the guest of Queen Mary and King George at a luncheon at Buckingham Palace. The service follows the victory and signals high Allied accord with American leadership in the campaign.
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Loden
John J Pershing
Queen Mary
King George
Buckingham Palace
Bandits Rob Farm House of Liquor in Minnesota Raid
Jackson Minnesota July 17. Wealthy farmer West nine miles south of Windom reported nine bandits in two cars raided his home while he was away. They looted 150 cases of liquor valued at 6000. Mrs West and son present. bandits wore uniform of a patrol and general soldier garb. West offered rewards for arrest and recovery of remaining property.
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Jackson
Minn
Janca
Wet
Windom
Dackwon
Senator Colt Endorses League of Nations Idea
Washington July 17 Senator Colt Republican Rhode Island backs the League of Nations covenant in principle while reserving judgment on reservations He argues the United States must complete its war effort by joining the league safeguards Monroe doctrine and domestic matters for national action The league is an association of free nations promoting international cooperation and peace without negating true nationalism.
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Washington
Colt
Rhode Island
Senate
League
League of Nations
Association of Free Nations
Lever Made Member of Farm Loan Board
Washington July 17 Representative Lever Democrat of South Carolina was nominated today by President Wilson to be a member of the farm loan board. Berne July 17 Another international Socialist conference in addition to the one opening at Amsterdam July 25 is being organized by the Socialist committee at Amsterdam and possibly will be held at Lucerne next month. Camille Huymans secretary of the Socialist international will come to Switzerland shortly to prepare for the Lucerne conference August 10.
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Washington
Lever
South Caroina
Wilson
Farm Loan Board
Berne
Amsterdam
Socialist Committee
Lucerne
Camille Huymans
Socialist International
Switzerland
Romanian Premier Quits Peace Talks Over Minority Policy
Premier Bratianu of Romania resigns from the peace table citing hostile treatment of Romania during negotiations. He opposes the minority protection plan and says his continuation in office would be impossible.
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Bratiano
Rumania
Haa
Embargo Threat Intensifies as Dock Strikes Grow
New York dispatch reports an embargo on export freight looming amid a strike by firemen oilers and seamen. With congestion on the docks rising officials doubled police, tightened fire precautions, and warned shipments could be halted for coastwise transfer at any time.
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New York
Interned Germans to be sent home from Switzerland
Berne July 17 The last of the German prisoners interned in Switzerland will be repatriated soon after the Swiss government arranged with the allies to return about Germans. The note appears cut off with a stray phrase about a noted philosopher dead in Tokid.
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Switzerland
Berne
President Wilson Holds Talks With Senate on League
Washington July 17 President Wilson began conferences with Republican senators on the peace treaty and the League of Nations covenant. Senators McCumber Jones Colt and Nelson visited the White House. Colt suggested clarifying Shantung while Borah and Johnson were noted as opponents. Senator Jones urged a withdrawal provision, and Senator Colt hinted a possible open statement from the president on Shantung. Seattle, July 17 Senator Wesley I Jones voiced reservations about the league covenant urging a clear withdrawal rule after two years if noncompliance persists.
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Shantung
League of Nations
Senate
Wilson
Colt
Rhode Tatand
United States
Sherman
Illinois
League
Borah
Idaho
Tasker H. Bliss
Paris
Spencer
Missouri
Foreign Relations Committee
McCumber
North Dakota
Jones
Rhode Island
J. Nelson
Minnesota
White House
Nelson
Johnson
California
McNary
Oregon
Kellogg
Capper
Kansas
Taype Alanne
Republican
Seattle
Wash
Ford testimonies reopen on Reed article and wartime talk
Henry Ford faced questions about a 1916 magazine piece by John Reed as testimony resumed in Mount Clemens. The Chicago Daily Tribune's Matt Stevenson questioned Ford on remarks about Germany, peace, and munition sales, with Alexander testifying about the Preparedness ads and Ford's alleged democratic persona observed by Reed.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Henry Pord
John Reed
Ford
Matt G. Stevenson
Chicago Daily Tribune
Kirke B. Alexander
Detroit
Ford Alf
Germany
Belgium
France
England
Kaiser
Russia
Alexander
Mr. Ford
Mr. Lucking
Alesander
Ward
Reed
Pone
Deficit Is War Loss Says Clark In Railroad Note
Washington July 17 The railroad deficit now a condition told the house interstate commerce committee the Red bill for regulation of carriers after federal control. When roads are returned Mr Clark argued lending them money at bank rates is needed to increase operating incomes by raising rates. Wages reduction is out of the question.
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Washington
House
Interstate Commerce Committed
Mint
Clark
Immediate National Guard Organization Sought by U S Officers
Washington July 17 U S officers seek immediate organization of the National Guard in America. The report outlines steps to mobilize forces and coordinate state and federal defense readiness amid rising security concerns.
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National Guard
America
U. S
Washington
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