German American Mixed Claims Commission Recap
Washington reports the German American Mixed Claims Commission has awarded over 439 claims totaling more than 14.5 million dollars to American firms and individuals for WWI losses. Five percent interest accrues from award date. Germany will pay after funding methods are set, with a summer adjournment and plans to resume in fall.
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Washington
Associated Press
Mixed Claims Commission
Germany
Uni- States
Wilhelm Kiesselbach
von Lewinskd
Socialists' Meet in Cleveland After Progressive Pact
In Cleveland on July 9 the Socialist Party National Convention met after the Progressive Political Action conference adjourned. Socialists warned they would back a third party if no independent candidate ran. Debs missed the gathering due to illness. Party leaders stressed opposition to communism and bolshevism as speakers from Victor Berger Morris Hillquit James Maurer and Abraham Caban addressed the crowd during business sessions mass meetings and a banquet.
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Cleveland
Frere Yoke
Ialist
Conference For Progressive Political Action
Eugene V. Debs
Moray
Victor Berger
Wilwaukee
Morris Hillquit
New York
James Maurer
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Fedor Labor
Abraham Caban
Jewish Daily Forward
Alexander
Jewish meeting chairmen and speakers listed in Cleveland event
BUGS By Roy Grove notes opening day chairmanship by Kahan of Cleveland. Speakers included Abraham Cahan, Benjamin Shiesinger of Chicago, former Congressman Meyer London of New York, and Morris Siskind of Chicago. Meyer Weinstein of Cleveland chaired this meeting.
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Kahan
Cleveland
Abraham Cahan
Benjamin Shiesinger
Chicago
Meyer London
New York
Morris Siskind
Meyer Weinstein
Retired Bonus Bonds Paid In Full By Topeka
Topeka July 8 state treasurer announces the retirement of the first million dollars of soldier bonds due July 1. Total payments to Park National Bank of New York reached 1,575,487 including principal and interest on 27,500,000 bonds. To meet the obligation the state drew five percent of 1923 tax money from county treasurers, netting 120,000. 95 percent of 1923 tax money due the state has been withdrawn from counties.
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Topeka
Kansas
E. T. Thompson
Park National Bank of New York
German fashion bans monocles and favors must fashion
Berlin fashion notes condemn monocles and facial hair trends while mandating military mustaches and visible ties. The piece contrasts Western con spired styles with Berlin restraint. A Florida note reports Fannie Salmong, a Pensacola reporter, elected county commissioner, the first woman to hold the post.
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Fannie Salmong
D Pensacula
Florida
Eight Indian Boys Donate Tickets for Stadium Fund
Indian boys traveling from Haskell Institute to Pawnee, Oklahoma, donated their ticket money for a stadium fund and walked home a roughly 200 mile trek. H. B. Peplis notes the fundraising effort shows student spirit behind a new athletic plant.
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Haskell Institute
Paw
Okla
Schedie
Garnett
ooThis
H. B. Peplis
Haskell
University of Kansas
Melvin ‘Griffin
Burlington
Wayne McCoy
Cedar
Yale
Long-Bell Lumber Company
Hew
Longview
Elks Report Details National Social Welfare Work
The Grand Lodge Committee on Social and Community Welfare reports Elks lodges engage in Americanization education flag day observance and youth programs. About 3 million dollars was spent last year on charity and community activities across 1,500 lodges centering on hospitals schooling and veterans aid.
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Boston
Associated Press
Order of Elks
United States
National Convention of Elks
Grand Lodge Committee On
Focal
Elks
National Order of Elks
Elkdom
Partridges Nest on York Six-Story Building Roof
An Associated Press report notes a family of partridges nesting on the gravel roof of a six story York office building in the city center. Mother bird tends two young as watchers observe without disturbing them due to the birds’ camouflage and instinct. Workers say the birds have perched there for several years.
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York
Associated Press
Oxford Rhodes Scholar Speech Sparks Debate in Britain
London reports a heated exchange sparked by W. C. Greene of Brown University at Oxford University. Greene criticized Oxford and Europe for dulling dreams and romance while praising simple pleasures and future political engagement. He argued Europe and England strengthened American affinity and urged a new attitude toward people and the state.
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London
Associated:’ Press
Oxford University
Rhodes
United States
W. C. Greene
Rhode Island
Brown University
Greene
Rudyard Kipling
Oxford
Rhodes: Scholarship Trust
Europe
Daily Mail
Elysium
Continent
Cecil Hodes
Kipling
England
America
Fragmentary Quote From Ware on Homeward Sentiment
A passage expresses weariness with handshake diplomacy and a desire to return home to a nation they know love and understand. The speaker notes appreciation for duty and human life, and ponders if idle life has grown too strong, suggesting hope for future impact.
Furman University to Host Political Institute August 5 16
Greenville July 9 asserts Furman University will host a political studies institute August 5 to 16. Prof James W Garner of Illinois will lead lectures, joined by economists and scholars, with the final two days focusing on issues affecting South Carolina. The event mirrors a Williams College program and aims to study national and international political problems.
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Greenville
D. C
Press
Furman ‘University
Williams College
Williamstown
James W. Garner
Iinois
American Political Science ‘Association
South Carolina
Quaint Signpost Appeals German Emigration Check
Constance Germany July 5 Associated Press a road sign near Weiler urges Germans thinking of emigrating to the Americas to rethink. Hans Durst known as the village philosopher explains the sign aims to show locals their country’s beauty and deter departure. He plans to mount the message on a stone at the crossroads for permanence.
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Constance
Germany
Associated. Press
Weiler
Leke Constance
Americas
Hans Durst
North
South America
Durst
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Commission For War Claims
Bugs
Roy Grove
North Pole
Zero - Yaiat
Chai
Berlin
Elka
Awith the Doctor
R. F E. Gardner
Yellowstone Park
Wyoming
Lincoln
Pershing
Gardner
South
Dodge Brothers
Butler-Sanderson Motor Company
Massachusetts
General Motors Chemical Company
Dayton, U
Standard Oil Service
Frank Banks Blair
Watt & Blair New Agency
Hoaford
Frank Holliday
J. R. Holmes Inc. Co
Manley Ins
Morrison Ins
Mansfield Land & Loan. Assn
Lawrence Association Insurance Agencies
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