Air Mail Strike Ties Up Service and Pilots Reach Agreement
Air mail pilots at Belmont Park threatened to strike over reinstatements and safety, then agreed to resume flying after a meeting with Aerial Division Superintendent Charles I. Stanton. The dispute centered on two discharged pilots, safer aircraft, and weather refusal rights, with Washington negotiations ongoing.
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Standard Oil to issue 100 million in new preferred stock
Directors of Standard Oil Company of New Jersey propose a 100 million dollar issue of 7 percent cumulative preferred stock to double capital. Funds to extend plants, build reserves, and possibly aid foreign credits. Underwritten by J P Morgan. Shareholders to receive stock at par at Aug 15 meeting.
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Converted Reds Spark Mutiny in Archangel Region
An account from July 16 near Troitsa Archangel explains a mutiny led by converted Russians in north Russia. A British colonel was captured but escaped with an interpreter from Bathhouse Prison as the outbreak failed and loyalists were drawn into the revolt.
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Russia
New Ban on Arms for Mexicans Reported
A border policy change described as a significant outcome of current conditions across the border affects arms access for Mexicans. The report notes heightened regulatory actions and implied clearance or restriction implications.
Wilson Takes Up 5 Reservations and Senate Yielding to Treaties
The article discusses Wilson's push on five reservations and the possibility of Senate action on the Versailles treaty. It notes U S efforts to tighten arms embargoes in Mexico and reports mixed Allied views on whether reservations delay or enable U S entry into the League of Nations. The piece cites statements by President Wilson and commentary from Paris and Washington.
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Havana Cigar Ad Highlights Brand Details
The notice advertises 46 fine prints of a Havana cigar brand including quantities and individual features. It appears as a brief ad continuation from page six with concise product points and implied pricing.
Hungarians Harled Back by Romanian Army
Paris dispatch reports Hungarian forces launched an offensive with eight or nine divisions crossing the Theiss River at multiple points. Romanian reserves counterattacked and recaptured Hodmezo Vasarhely as heavy fighting continued, with Budapest aiming to destroy Romania to link with Bolsheviki allies.
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Rumania
Bolsheviki
French Parliament Elections Set to Begin October 12
Paris reports that elections for a new French Parliament will start on October 12 with six hundred deputies to be elected. Municipal first ballot on October 19, second ballot two weeks later. Senatorial delegates vote on November 19 and Senators on November 23, with many supplementary elections planned for November 30.
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Wilson Delays French Treaty Submission Until Tour Ends
President Wilson plans to withhold the French treaty from the Senate until his speaking tour ends. Senator Lodge will not press the resolution for immediate submission, saying Wilson’s timing adds to his responsibility and will likely invite attacks once the Senate reconvenes. Republican leaders seek explanations, but none were given.
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Asia Divided Up Millard Says Asia Divided Up
A Paris memo by Thomas Millard on Shantung and an alleged Anglo French Japanese tri power entente circulates in Washington. It argues Britain France and Japan privately agreed on Asia policy, implying Japan's suzerainty and a mapped territorial sphere including India Persia Arabia Siam and parts of China while prescribing reciprocal trade and investment protections.
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Siam
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Russia
Wilson Says Forces Stay In Liberia And Siberia
President Wilson told the Senate the Siberian railroad mission requires U S troops and that withdrawal hinges on American railway experts leaving. He said Liberia stays protected by keeping the railroad open and supplies will be sent as bands threaten Russia. The force led by Major General Graves totals about 8 000 with 2 regiments for a broader 10 000.
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Wilson Eyes Quick Settlement With Japan on Shantung Provision
Washington July 25 negotiations with Japan over Shantung in the Peace Treaty move toward a prompt settlement. President Wilson and Senator Spencer discuss reservations seen as key to ratification while Debuchi’s visit and Lansing talks signal cross float. Spencer believes acceptance of reservations would speed Senate approval and China and Japan may issue terms. The proposed reservations emphasize Monroe Doctrine, domestic matters, and constitutional control over war declarations.
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