Viscount Bryce Praises Y M C A War Efforts
Viscount Bryce, former British ambassador to the United States, commends the Young Men’s Christian Association for its work among entente soldiers and urges strong American support. He notes ongoing plans in France and England and calls for clear information on American forces to maximize aid to the American expeditionary forces.
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London
Europe
Viscount Bryce
Young Men's Christian Association
France
Britain
June Big League Diary Highlights Key Baseball Dates
June entries recount double-header wins for Fred Toney with Cincinnati over Pittsburgh, Brooklyn’s win over Philadelphia, Ty Cobb reaching 100 hits, coaching changes at Pittsburgh, notable trades and releases, and high-scoring games across the majors with multiple league leaders shifting positions and playoff chances.
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Fred Toney
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Ty Cobb
Hugo Bezdek
University of Oregon
Jimmy Callahan
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jack Coombs
Giants
Coombs
New York
Phillies
Braves
Detroit
White Sox
Boston
Chicago
Schupp
St. Louis
New York Yankees
St. Louis Browns
James Archer
Chicago Cubs
Boston Braves
Twombly
Massey
Reulbach
Redg
Powell
Bobby Wallace
St. Louis Cardinals
Johnny Evers
Philadelphia Nationals
Tris Speaker
Cleveland
Washington
Lee Magee
Maronas
St Louis Browns
Tom Seaton
Cubs
Los Angeles
Vic Saier
Frst
Governor Harding Plans West Coast Trip for Iowa Picnic
Former Hawkeyes in Des Moines announce Governor W J Harding will depart tomorrow for a Pacific coast journey. His mission is to address the Iowa association of California annual picnic to be held at Long Beach next week.
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Des Moines
W. J. Harding
Pacific Coast
Iowa Association of California
Long Beach
National Congress urged to ban export of essential crops
The National Commercial congress in Mexico City recommended to the national congress a prohibition on exporting essential goods. The list includes corn wheat flour beans and cotton, as outlined in the resolution adopted in mid July.
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Mexico City
National Commercial Congress
National Congress
Mexico
New Potato Crop Faces Poor Market Outlook
The Asheville Times notes farmers face a glut as the new potato harvest arrives with little demand. A Sand Hill resident warns against rushing to market and suggests storing potatoes for next winter. The column reflects concerns over rising prices and market steadiness.
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Sand Hill
Asheville
Paris pleads freer entry of game to ease markets
The Conseil General of the Seine asks the government to permit broader entry of game into Paris to ease meat and poultry markets. The agriculture minister already allowed wild duck shooting. Prewar central markets received about 150000 pheasants 170000 hares 350000 partridges 620000 larks 450000 rabbits and 200000 waterfowl annually.
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Paris
Conseil General
Department of the Seine
Minister of Agriculture
Yankee destroyers draw crowds in British harbors at night
In a moonlit British port, hundreds of locals and visiting city folk watch American destroyers offshore. Bluejackets in white caps move about, motor dories shuttle between ships, Morse signals flash, and string bands aboard the ships play Hawaiian melodies. Weekends bring crowds by boat to get closer to the music and ships.
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Hudson River
Uncle Sam
Atlantic
Admiral Geddes rises from civilian to admiral and general
London reports the extraordinary ascent of Sir Eric Geddes from civilian to admiral and general nearly in one leap. A Scotchborn railway and tramway organizer, he later directed British military railways at the War Office and earned fame for his war work, including Somme logistics.
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London
Eric Geddes
Admiralty
North
United States
Baltimore and Ohio Road
India
British Empire
The
Somme
France
British War Office
Release Natives Enters World War I Brief
Thirteen Austro-Hungarian sailors from Trentino Corso and nearby districts, aboard the Austrian cruiser Kaiserin Elizabeth sunk at Tsingtao, were released by Japanese authorities and to be sent back to Italy. They had opposed their captors while prisoners, and one tried self harm in the camp.
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Tonio
Trentino
Corso
Austria
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Y. M. C. Association
BIG League Diary
Chicago Nationals
Honus Wagner
Wagner
Louisville
Chicago White Sox
Boston Red Sox
Athletics
iChicago White Sox
Cardinals
Hawkeyes
BELL
Southern Bell Telephone
Flohotillas
Alexander
Foley
Mann Drug Co
High Point
T. J. Murphy
Ilmer Bros
Compa NY
Georgette
Palm Beach
Main Street
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