Lusk Probers Uncover I W W Plot To Tie Up World Shipping
The Lusk Committee hearings reveal international I W W plans to strike marine labor across Ireland, Sweden, Italy, Germany, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Cuba, Spain, and Mexico to halt world shipping. Letters urge funds, solidarity with Bolshevik elements, and calls for Soviet support while naming Port Amboy and Buenos Aires as key nodes and Edward Holland testifies on Bolshevik influence.
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Lusk Committee
New York
Ireland
Holland
England
Argentina
Uruguay
Chile
Cuba
Spain
Mexico
Lask Committee
IW W
Ald
Archibald Stevenson
Henry Crunewald
Hexd
Crunewald
1. W
Tia
Sweden
Marine Transport Workers’ Industrial Union No
Buenos
Ayres
B. Cabbata
Meple Street
Porth Amboy
N.d
Germany
Austria
Chicago
International Marine Workers
Sugar Shortage Fears Grow From Dry Measure Ban
Sugar shortages fears rise as prohibition cuts demand for liquor, affecting soft drinks and candy supply. Jobbers and confectioners warn of abnormal buying and a looming sugar squeeze, while officials say normal needs can be met if panic is avoided. Hoover reports European sugar prices show relief for housewives. distribution problems, not production, drive the issue, and the Army Relief Administration urges restraint to prevent panic.
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American Relief Administration
Federal Food Administration
Susie Seaton
Reies
England
France
Neych
Switzerland
Herbert Hoover
Nohony
Miss Sexton
Teuton Trade Coup In Russia Feared
London reports suggest Germany seeks trade with Soviet Russia and has dispatched an industrial mission to visit or revisit Russia. Berlin notes a cancelled order for hotel kitchen outfits amid American price competition. Argentina wheat shipments and German plans to import American hides via Copenhagen are reported.
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London
Soviet Russia
Russia
Cecil B. Harmsworth
House of Commons
Harmsworth
Sovie
Berlin
Associated Pressi
Emden
Germany
Copenhagen
Croker Returns to U S After Ireland Climate Dissatisfaction
Former Tammany leader Richard Croker plans a major sale of race horses in Ireland before returning to the United States in about two months. He will keep some horses and remain connected to Irish racing. two judgments against him related to his late wife's estate and expenditures by his son Croker Jr. amount to 137,181 and 480,000.
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Tammany
Ireland
Dublin
Associated Press
Richard Croker
Tammany Leader
New York City
United States
Croker
Mount Clemens
Mid
Henry Ford
Chio Tribune
France
Gert
Ford
John Reed
Asia
Poghh
Mr. Ford
Reed
Henry A. Wise Wood
Alexander
Rates to Rise When Owners Regain Roads
New York Tribune Washington Bureau reports that railroad rates are likely to rise after roads return to owners. E. B. Clark, Interstate Commerce Commissioner, told the Howe committee that higher rates are anticipated by shippers and government loans at lower interest will help during reconstruction. He warned intrastate rates may revert without Presidentially fixed continuities and urged a temporary continuation of such rates. Clark opposed regional commissions and a secretary of transportation. He favored carrier-led rate setting with arbitration and warned against commissions being swayed by labor or railroads.
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New York Tribune
Washington Bureau
Washington
E. B. Clark
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Howe Committee
Clark
Rock Island
Bach Pomerene
Board of Arbitration
Ford Blames Alcohol as Cause of War Arch-Murderer Claim
President Ford declares alcohol a root cause of war and brands himself an arch-murderer in a provocative address. He argues alcohol fuels conflict while defending his wartime decisions and policies amid mounting pressure.
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Ford
Bela Kun Overthrown in Hungarian Crisis Paris Dispatch
Paris reports Bela Kun ousted as head of Hungarian Soviet government amid Budapest turmoil. Troops return from Czech front, Bolshevism confined largely to Budapest while loyal army swells to over 125000. Reports say Kun plans to flee. opposition tightens as authorities impose blockade.
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Red
Budapest
Paris
Associated Press
Bela Kun
Vienna
Boehm
Herr Lander
Hungary
Kun
Soenm
Count Karolyi
Communist Party
Council of Five
T! 20
Danube
I Am Jealous for Our Armies Haig Admits
London July 17 Field Marshal Haig spoke of the British Empire’s war achievements in London today He said he did not seek to minimize allies efforts and praised British troops admitting he is jealous of the reputation of their own armies while honoring allied deeds
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London
Field Marshal Haig
Lodge Says Senate Cant Call Wilson
Senator Lodge clarifies that President Wilson has not asked to appear before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He cites Madison on Senate independence and notes the committee seeks papers. no examination before the full treaty reading. The President may summon the Senate to him, and may appear in executive session if desired.
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Jomex P. Holland
Damien TP. Holland
New York State Federation of Labor
Sorsaiiite
Holanevik
Holland
American Federation
Russia
New York Tribune
Washington Bureau
Washington
Wilson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Madison
Raynham Crashes To Earth Again In Small Plane Wreck
ST J JOHN S N Y July 17 Captain Frederick Philip Raynham and Lt Conrad H Biddlecombe suffered a second crash while attempting an Atlantic flight in a Martinsyde biplane The craft lurched into takeoff then collapsed near the hangar wrecking the plane completely Both men escaped injury The Chic ker the smallest entry in the overseas flight remained the only craft in active use after the crash with 218 horsepower and a 41 foot wing span plans for further flights were deemed unlikely due to the heavy load required for the journey
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York Tribunal
New York
ST. John's
N. Y
Frederick Philip Raynham
Atlantic
Hawker
Raynham
Biddlecombe
Martinsyde Airplane Company
N. F
Associated Press
Nawnham
Disagreeable Yet Necessary Reservations Stir White House Talks
President Wilson outlined his stance at White House conferences with Republican Senators on league of nations reservations. He opposed changes requiring signatory consent, warned of gates opening to further reservations, and defended Shantung diplomacy as necessary to keep Japan in the peace process. Senators Nelson Colt McCumber Jones invited, with Kellogg McNary Capper Kenyon to meet next day.
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Tribuna Washerton Buren
Washington
Jly
Wilson
League of Nations
White House
United States
Senate
Shantung
John Sharp Williams
Japan
Nelson, Colt and
McCumber
Nelson
Minnesota
Colt
Rhode Island
North Dakota
Jones
Kellogg
McNary
Oregon
Capper
Kanzay
Kenyon
Town
League
Borah
Forday
Sherman
Ilinoic
Cult
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Faiee
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Commerce
FE. E. Clark
House Committee
Plan
Read
Kirk B. Alexander
Detroit
Alfred Lucking
Smith
Belgium
Ettare
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Fonda
Lucking
Forde
Alfred C. Murphy
Pope
Lord Lansdowne
Geeta Tana
Bartha
Kisk
Haig
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Tokio
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