Woodrow Wilson a Lincoln with world for audience
Chicago July 16. William E B Dodd at the University of Chicago described Woodrow Wilson as a Lincoln with the world for an audience. He praised Wilson for reviving democracy and warned of the peril of the 1918 election amid opposition from business leaders and Germany.
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University of Chicago
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Germany
Europe
White House
Japan Hopes for Armament Talks with Friendly Powers
Forbes W Fairbairn reports in London that Premier Hara signals Japan’s willingness to discuss disarmament with friendly powers but insists talks cover all Pacific and Far Eastern issues and race equality in tariff and migration disputes. Curzon says renewal of the British Japanese alliance is a cold reason necessity to preserve good US UK ties.
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Australia
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Berlin
United States
Great Britain
Lord Curzon
Paris
Baruch In Berlin Meets Hugo Stinnes
Bernard Baruch, American industrial strategist, met Germany's Hugo Stinnes in Berlin on Thursday night soon after arrival. He travels to study the euro economic situation and German outlook rather than to stabilise the mark, despite German impressions.
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Bernard Baruch
America
Hugo Stinnes
Germany
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Eco
Angie
Supreme Council Postpones Slovivo Meeting
Paris dispatch reports the supreme council meeting planned for July will be postponed perhaps a month because the Upper Balkan plebiscite commission has not reached an accord.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Supreme Council
Humanizing the Postal Service Trials in Minneapolis
Minneapolis on July 16 reports a Postmaster General order prompting local efforts to humanize mail delivery. A. Purdy directed wagon drivers to weigh babies daily when they accompany parcel post wagons, aiming to improve welfare and safety in delivery operations. The note references broader moves to introduce Mexican products into the market and support domestic parcels.
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Postal Service
Wil Hays
Ee A. Purdy
Widow Raber on Trial in Cuyahoga County Murder Case
After four hours of deliberation the jury is locked up overnight in the Raber murder case. Judge Bernon will reconvene at 9 oclock if a verdict is reached. The defendant, Mrs Raber, collapsed at the counsel table as Prosecutor Stanton demanded the death penalty amid public outrage.
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Cleveland
Maurice Bernom
Kaber
Cape
Maurice Bernon
Cuyahoga County
Stanton
Daniel Rabher
Lakewood
Citzens
William Corrigan
Greek advances denied in Paris dispatches
Special Cable Dispatch from Paris reports on July 16 that private Turkish front dispatches deny Greek successes. The Greeks are said to have advanced only to the first Turk line miles from Brousasas where they are held. Paris officially denies a Franco Turkish pact.
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Brousasas
France
Turkey
Business district fire devastates Trinidad Texas stores
The Trinidad Texas business section was burned Friday. A fire started in a dry goods store and destroyed two more dry goods shops a bank a large warehouse and a feed store housing the post office. Damages were estimated at about 100000.
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Trinidad
Tex
Herrick Presents His Credentials in Paris
Special Cable Dispatch from Paris reports Ambassador Herrick presented his credentials to President Millerand on Friday night. In Washington 18 percent ad valorem duty on hides was added to the Fordney tariff bill by the House on Friday.
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Interstate Commerce Commission orders freight and passenger fare adjustments
Washington July 16 The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered rate changes to take effect August 24 affecting railroad freight tugs and passenger fares within Kansas. Petroleum products exempt from the increase. The report notes industry exemptions and foreign interests.
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Turbulent Senate showdown over soldier bonus bill
Washington July 1 6 amid a turbulent scene in which the tie was posed and two senators nearly came to blows the soldier bonus bill was laid away for a rest. Senator McCumber of North Dakota defended the measure as it returned to committee while Senator Reed of Missouri clashed with him. The floor fight escalated as Reed challenged McCumber and threatened to settle the dispute outside.
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McCumber
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Robinson
Arizona
Milc Cumber
Missouri
Secretary of the Treasury
Benstor Reed
Watson
Georgia
Seator Reed
Lberty
Death of Mad Mullah Confirmed in London Dispatch
London reports the death of the Mad Mullah of Somaliland is confirmed. He died two months ago in Abyssinia. Twenty thousand persons are said to be in internment camps in Hungary, many suspected of being Dolahestic. The camps are described as hot beds of communion.
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Opposition to oil tariff likely to fail in Congress
Washington reports opposition to the proposed oil tariff has grown so strong that rejection and restoration of the tariff portion seems likely when the tariff bill reaches consideration on Monday. The United States consul Wilbur Kelbe linger is now said to be welcomed back in Plume, except for Professor Mheewrdo Zanella of the autonomist party.
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United States
Wilbur Kelbelinger
Plume
Lavt
Viet Ojly
Mheewrdo Zanella
Autonomiet Party of
Mune
Plank Trial Of Despair Ends With Rescue In New York Bay
Nicolas Zuschlog a 40 year old New York bricklayer attempted suicide by jumping from a pier and spent 24 hours afloat on a six foot plank in New York Bay. He drifted ashore at Long Beach L I where bathers aided him and he was arrested for vagrancy upon his own request.
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Nicholas Zuschlog
New York
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St. Plank
New York Bay
Long Beach
L. 1
Cathers
Zuscilog
Mrs Evans Triggers City Fire Response Mix Up
In Council Bluffs on Thursday Mrs Lee Evans tried to reach her husband’s office but asked the central repair department for fire help. A voice confirmed help and the central fire department dispatched all city apparatus to Evans’ office, causing a rapid and wide fire response.
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Lee Evans
Central
Evans
Body of Merle Hay, war hero, arrives in Glidden
The body of Merle Hay, famed world war hero, arrived in Glidden on Thursday. The Merle Hay post of the American Legion will in state the remains at the post hall until the funeral. Arrangements for services are not yet completed.
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Congress Debates Tariff Bill and Military Affairs
Today in Congress the House reads a tariff bill for amendments while the naval affairs committee reviews Pacific coast aviation sites. The Interstate Commerce Committee holds a maternity bill hearing and the agricultural inquiry continues. Senate votes on recommit motion for the soldiers' bonus bill as Treasury Secretary Mellon appears before finance on allied debt refunding.
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Mingo
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Funds Made Available for Aid of Cotton Men
Federal reserve banks in cotton regions may advance 100 million dollars or more if needed on customer paper secured by warehouse receipts for cotton. Governor Harding said directors must judge soundness of offered paper. Rep Fulmer questioned southern bank loans.
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W. P. G. Harding
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South Carofina
Gole Judes
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Johnson Ready to Fight Dempsey After Prison Release
Chicago July 1 Johnson the world heavyweight champion, released from Leavenworth, expressed eagerness to meet Jack Dempsey in a title bout. He said he wants a shot at Wemmpy and indicated proceeds would aid wounded soldiers.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Leavenwort
Jack Hemprey
Ulster Obstacle Baffles Irish Peace Talks in London
London reports indicate Irish peace hinges on Ulster. De Valera presses for a single Dublin parliament with guarantees, while Lloyd George weighs concessions. Craig and Ulster leaders travel to London as talks resume amid factional tensions.
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London
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England
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Dublin
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Craig
Orange
Ulater
Jennier Craig
Belfast
Farmet
North Ireland
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Hister
Vinance Pollack
Andrews
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Sousa Won't Wear Same Gloves Twice
Lieut. Commander John Philip Sousa ordered 6,000 dollars worth of white kid gloves from a Fifth Avenue shop. The march king avoids wearing the same pair twice and directs two concerts a day during his busy season. This year promises his longest season yet and requires advance glove preparation.
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Fifth Avenue
John Philip Sousa
Kay
Illinois Central station hangs self tragedy reported
Emil Preveiing, 60, a farm hand, committed suicide Friday by hanging himself to the Illinois Central tank at Arion Io. His body was found by people arriving at the station for an early train. He is survived by a brother in Schlonwis.
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Sehlonwis
Navy Plane Rescues Two Virginia Rail Workers
Morfolk July 16 Col H A Washington and Matthews aboard the Sodbeart Arline railroad section were rescued by a Navy plane ten miles from Willoughby Beach after becoming unaccounted and drifting in a swift current. They were found unconscious but later recovered by naval craft.
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H. A. Washington and
Matthews
Sodbeart Arline
Mishline
Willoughby Veach
Ladies Perfumed Gloves Trend In Style
Washington reports that American women embracing Paris fashion may favor perfumed gloves as the latest fad. Vice Consul Hugh Fullerton notes perfume choices center on silk and rose, a revival of a two century old custom.
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Department of Comm
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France
Ullerton
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Paris
Fullerton
Knepper Times Evans For Western Amateur Title
Chicago July 16 The Western amateur golf title narrowed to Chick Evans the present champion and Rudy Knepper after Evans defeated H R Johnston of St Paul and Knepper beat George Hartman of Chicago In a semifinal day the crowd numbered about 1600 and Knepper electrified spectators with long putts and a late surge to win one up on Hartman. Evans faces Knepper tomorrow in a title clash marking Evans sixth final appearance and his 31st birthday.
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Sioux City
Iowa
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Chick" Evans
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Prohibition Seizure Rules Target Interstate Liquor Shipments
Washington issued orders effective Friday to seize shipments of liquor transiting the United States to reach other countries via this nation. The rule implements the prohibition law by barring cross border liquor trans shipments through U S ports without a permit.
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Intersccial
Mier
Maternity bill urged by major groups in Washington
The American Federation of Labor the National Catholic Welfare Council and other national women's groups urged passage of the Sheppard-Towner maternity bill before the house committee. New York City reports a curious incident where a penny on a streetcar track triggered a strange reaction.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
National Catholic Welfare Council
National Women's Organizations
New York City
Mt Chaudive
Maenthes
New York
Walsh Attacks Harding Over Veteran Care Policy
Massachusetts Senator Walsh broadside against President Harding accusing the executive branch of almost criminal negligence in veteran care. He defends Congress for funding and cites dissatisfaction with departmental administration of hospitalization and compensation. He challenges Harding’s claim of 6,000 beds and insists on government responsibility for timely care.
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Warhinnon
Harding
the Spectator
White House Flooded and Darkness After Washington Storm
The White House basement was flooded and lights failed along Pennsylvania Avenue after a severe thunderstorm. Marion L. Erin, believed paralyzed, reportedly walked after a lightning strike struck his home, with doctors unsure if the improvement would last.
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Washington
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Marion L. Erin
Erin
Hey
Taxi Shout Restores Speech for Iowa Soldier
John Bouderstadt a 29 year old Iowa veteran who had been mute since suffering shrapnel wounds and typhoid fever in Prance regained his voice after a taxi driver yelled at him on July 3 He spoke in a husky voice and has since improved, with relatives now confident his speech will remain.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
John Bouderstadt
Pranve
Deaderstadt
University Hospital
Iowa City
Boonderstadt
Buck
Benderstadt
Fur Robbers Strike Des Moines Store for Second Time
Thieves smashed the display window of the BelL Verstein store in Des Moines and stole its contents, netting about 800 dollars. This marks the second fur store robbery in the city within a week.
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Des Moines
BE Ll. Verstein
Kansas Boy Heir to Part of Ranch Estate
Orvel McKinatry, 11, son of Albert McKinatry a ranchman killed near Lakin, will inherit part of his father’s estate after being recovered from kidnappers near Globe, Arizona. The estate is valued at about 100 000.
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Kan
Orvel McKinatry
Albert McKinatry
Lakin Ny Secruary
Globe
Aria
Governor's Wife Hospitalized After Emergency Surgery
Des Moines reports Kenflail, wife of Iowa's governor, is seriously ill and undergoing an emergency operation at a local hospital. The incident drew attention as officials confirmed she is being treated for a critical health issue.
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Weedlee NL
KE. Kenflail
Iowa
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