Armed Mexicans Rob Our Sailors Near Tampico
A U S ship Cheyenne crew on a fishing trip near Tampico July 6 was attacked by armed Mexicans, robbed of personal effects, and left unarmed under Carranza law. State Department and Navy confirm the incident and promise investigation in Mexico.
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Wilson
Washington
Phillips
Mexico
Tampico
Vera Cruz
United States
Department of State
U. S. S. Cheyenne
Tames River
Moxico City
Uiere
Care
Tyaniels
Admiral Benson
Earl P. Tinney
S. Cheyenne
Torsico
Daniels
Finney
Cheyenne
Tolary Iaker
Eneryt March
Ge Mitary Affairs Committee
Con#Tees
General March
Seamen and shipowners clash over closed ship plan
The American Steamship Association and International Seamen's Union weighed a possible settlement as a weeklong strike paralyzed U.S. flag shipping. Union leaders insisted on an American crew preference, while owners resisted a closed ship policy and warned of a long walkout if demands persisted.
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H. H. Raymond
American Steamship Association
G. H. Brown
International Seamen's Union
Mayors clash as transit transfers and fare hike loom
Manhattan and Brooklyn traction firms plan to impose 2 cent transfer charges by Aug. 1 under Public Service Commissioner Nixon while weighing a possible 7 or 8 cent fare rise if transfer revenue falls short. Mayor Hylan vows to fight, using Corporation Counsel to pursue all legal avenues up to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Brooklyn
Public Service
Lewis Nixon
Nixon
Court of Appeals
Buffalo Street Railroad
Public Service Commission
Hylan
United States Supreme Court
Public Service Commissioner
Eighth Avenue Railroad Company
Twenty-third Street Railroad Company
Forty-second
Grand Street Hallway Company
Terence Farley
Commission
Farley
Farrey
Quimby
Cardoza
Hyan
Prohibition Fight Tightens as Drys Defeat Amendments
The House presses the Prohibition Enforcement bill amid night sessions and stiff fights over amendments. Drys refuse changes while Igoe offers a permissive alternative, and debates focus on medical liquor and doctor offices in drug stores. London parade honors Allied forces with Pershing and Foch prominent as Americans win public acclaim.
President on a Cruise for a Week End Rest
President Wilson left Washington aboard the Mayflower for a weekend cruise down the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay with Mrs. Wilson. They expect to return to the White House Monday morning. Heavy storms accompanied his departure and no papers were taken on the trip.
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Washington
Wilson
Potomac River
Chesapeake Bay
White House
Hampton Roads
Potomac
Navy Yard
Plan 7 805 Mile Flight Around Rim of Country
An air plane flight around the rim of the United States of 7 805 miles will start from Washington on Monday led by Lieut Col R S Hartz. He will fly a bombing plane for recruitment and route charting with two reserve pilots and a mechanic. The trek covers 31 states including Florida Texas California Washington Maine and Minnesota and ends back in Washington with stops expected along the route. It is described as the longest flight yet attempted by American airmen.
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England
Pershing
Vauxhall Bridge
Washington
United States
R.S. Hartz
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Army Air Service
Ernest F. Harmon
Lotha A. Smith
John Harding, Jr
Miami
Fla
San Antonio
Texas
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Cal
Seattle
Wash
Duluth
Calox Tooth Powder Ad Styled Cleans and Whitens
Advertisement notes Calox Tooth Powder as a cleaner and whitener for teeth. It mentions six Bellans dissolving in hot water to quickly relieve digestion discomfort as another advertisement.
Britain Celebrates Allied Troops in Victory March
Britain praises allied warriors in a grand victory march with Haig receiving greatest honors. Beatty and naval units drew mixed cheers as the crowd divided, while the parade exuded the warmest reception since the Diamond Jubilee.
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Britain
Haig Taken Ill After Victory Parade
London reports Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig appeared ill during the Victory Parade and was removed to his Kingston home by motor car. The sight of his condition drew attention as he led his troops.
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Haig
London
Associated Press
Sir Douglas Haig
Kingston
Field Marshal Haig
Wilson Likely To Keep Hands Off 1920 Race
Washington reports indicate President Wilson has no intention of seeking a third term. The piece notes party dynamics, Republican fears of a Wilson bid, and the possibility he stays neutral in selecting a Democratic nominee, with McAdoo not favored and no clear successor yet rising in either party.
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Wilson
White House
McAdoo
Radicals Stole State Dispatches In Paris Cable Case
William J. Flynn arrives to lead the inquiry into stolen State Department cables likely obtained in Paris by two radical figures. Under Secretary Polk goes to Paris to head the American Peace Commission inquiry, while Villard’s Nation dispatch is deemed private, not a State Dept document.
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William J. Flynn
Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation
New York
State Department
Washington
The
American Peace
Paris
Russia
Flynn
Oswald Garrison Villard
the Nation
Department of Justice
Frank L. Polk
Lansing
American Peace Commission
Polk
Villard
Arthur Bullard
Committee On Public Information
Edward M. House
Nation
Bullard
Tokio
Clemenceau faces cabinet crisis as Parliament debate looms
Paris dispatch reports a cabinet crisis looming with Premier Clemenceau expected to seek confidence after replacing Boret. Observers note the opposition remains wary and anticipate a tense debate on Tuesday as internal policies take center stage.
France to seek confidence vote after chamber clash
Paris reports that Clemenceau’s cabinet will demand a confidence vote next Tuesday after a Chamber debate on government policy. Joseph Noulens is named to replace Boret and will seek to reduce living costs. President Poincaré met Noulens as the interpellations highlighted dissatisfaction with economic policy.
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Paris
Associated Press
Chamber of Deputies
le Journal
L'Homme Libre
Clemenceau
Boret
Joseph J. B. E. Noulens
Russia
M. Boret
M. Noulens
Poincaré
NEW ANTILEAGUE PROGRAM CLAIM TO HAVE 35 VOTES
Washington dispatch reports anti league leaders claiming thirty five votes ready to reject the treaty if reservations or direct amendments are not accepted. Administration senators cite new talks as weakening opposition and insist ratification remains likely.
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Wison
Shantung
League
Borah
Knox
Lodge
Hut
White House
Senate
United States
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Wilson
Colt
McNary
Kellogg
McCumber
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