Allied governments plan loans to aid Germany
Associated Press reports on July 17 that Britain France Japan Belgium and Portugal signed an agreement to back Germany in floating loans to meet internal needs and discharge debts to the allies. Indemnities from Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria will be distributed with Belgium receiving priority. The pact also covers valuing surrendered ships and war material, with occupation costs to be settled after talks with the United States. A separate note says the Turkish reply threatens to drive Turks from Europe if the treaty is not signed. Japan and Great Britain also announced renewal of their alliance with a general revision of the treaty to follow.
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Resolute Holds Lead In Second International Cup Race
The Resolute ahead of Shamrock early in the second international cup race at Sandy Hook. Both yachts sail on starboard tack with wind light. By 12:30 Texas time Resolute led by a quarter mile, windward and astern. The crowd swelled as Shamrock seeks two wins to lift the cup while Resolute needs three.
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Texas
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Royal Irish Constabulary details salaries and ranks
London July 16 The Royal Irish Constabulary a 10000 strong force housed in 1400 stations across Ireland oral and barrack life traced from its 1836 model by Sir Robert Peel Queen Victoria renamed it royal. Recruits must be 5 ft 8 in tall unmarried 19 to 27 and sober. Pay ranges from 910 to 1223 for privates 1800 for head constables 1500 to 3250 for district inspectors and 3500 to 4500 for county inspectors.
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New Hog Price Sets Southwest Record at Fort Worth
July 17 report from Fort Worth Texas notes James Ditto an Arlington banker paid 3200 dollars for a Duroc Jersey sow, marking a new high price for hogs in the Southwest.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Southwest
James Ditto
Arlington
Scientist isolates yellow fever microbe in El Salvador
In San Salvador on July 17 Dr Salvad or Peralta Lagos announced isolation of the yellow fever micro-organism. This marks a significant step in understanding the disease and developing potential treatments.
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Associated Press
San Salvador
Salvador Peralta Lagos
Weather forecast and Fort McIntosh observations
The forecast from the United States weather bureau in New Orleans sent to The Times via the Telephone Co notes tonight and Sunday will be partly cloudy to cloudy. Fort McIntosh observations for the 24 hours ending at 7 am show a maximum of 190 degrees and a minimum of 76 degrees with a southeast wind and clear conditions.
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Today’s historic observances and anniversaries
Fifty years ago war with Prussia began with a French declaration of war. The 175th birth anniversary of Timothy Pickering marks the founding of West Point. George H. Murray begins his 25th year as Nova Scotia premier. A Wright monument in Le Mans will be unveiled in Paris with the American ambassador present. The Imperial Forestry Congress opens in London to discuss timber trade issues. A wedding in Paris joins Miss Margaret Blaine Damrosch and Thomas Knight Finletter at the American Church of the Holy Trinity. Also noted are the papal infallibility promulgation and Benito Juarez’s death anniversary observed in the region.
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New York Symphony Orchestra
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Philadelphia
Pablo Gonzalez Wins First Heat in Treason Trial
Associated Press report from Mexico City July 17 states General Pablo Gonzalez won a point in his treason trial as a stay of proceedings was granted for three days by the court martial at Monterey to allow a ruling on whether a writ of habeas corpus should be granted, per the war office.
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Mexico City
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Monterey
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Absentee Voting Law Extends to Texans Absent Statewide
The attorney general ruled that absence from the county of residence suffices to grant the right to absentee voting. The opinion also stated that a voter who is absent from the state may vote under the law.
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Austin
Texas
American party plans Texas campaign in Fort Worth
Executive committeemen of the American party meet in Fort Worth Texas to map a statewide campaign. Richard Hudson of Waco serves as secretary and called the conference as part of the party's organizing efforts.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
American Party
Richard Hudson
Waco
Bindery twine production at Lansing prison reaches 2 million pounds
The Kansas State Penitentiary bindery twine plant in Lansing manufactured two million pounds of twine for this year harvest. Kansas farmers are expected to use about 25 million pounds this season mainly for wheat. Convict-made twine sold under market price at 14.6 cents per pound in small lots and 14.26 cents in carloads, reducing costs for farmers compared with last year.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas State State Penitentiary
Lansing
Kansas
Lover's Lane Proposed as Cure for Spooners in Muskogee
In Muskogee Oklahoma Chief of Police McAfee issues a tongue in cheek set of bylaws declaring that public love making is not unlawful in parks or on streets but must not offend passersby. He classifies spooning as reckless driving when done in a car or as obstructing traffic when it blocks drives. He notes it is unlawful near churches or schools and suggests a chaperone to monitor lovers.
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Laredo National Bank Statement Summary
Statement from Laredo National Bank Texas detailing loans and discounts bonds and securities capital stock surplus funds and profits unearned interest reserves taxes circulation rediscounts and other liabilities. Signatures include W Brennan cashier Vidaurri assistant cashier and J R Fasnacht assistant cashier.
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Laredo, Texas
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
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