Prohibition Bill Passage and Related Debates
The article details the passage process of a prohibition measure with votes and behavior in the house, including a recommitment motion by Democrat Igoe, notes on attendance and gallery activity, and uncertainty about Senate acceptance. It discusses the bill’s drastic provisions and enforcement measures, including liquor possession reporting, private dwelling restrictions, burden of proof, and definitions of intoxicating liquor, along with a separate report of a Massachusetts car crash near Stratton, Pa, noting an overturned vehicle and missing occupants.
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Polk Sails for Europe on Imperator as Secretary of State
Polk, the secretary of state, left for France aboard the steamship Imperator. He will attend peace references andrelated diplomacy duties as part of the official travel to Europe on July 22.
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Balloon explosion over White City spectacle kills
A large dirigible exploded during a flight from White City amusement park in Chicago on July 22. About a thousand spectators watched as the balloon collapsed the Central Trust and Savings building roof, injuring workers on the top floor and several pedestrians. Among the identified dead are Earl H. Davenport and Carl Weaver. Five men jumped and were found mangled.
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Seven shot in Norfolk riots as tensions flare
Seven persons were shot during a clash between whites and negroes in Norfolk on July 23. Four wounded are negroes with two expected to die, and two wounded are policemen. Five arrested negroes fought among themselves before others joined, sparking shooting in several negro district locations. Officials consider suspending welcome receptions for negro troops to prevent a new outbreak.
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League of Packers Propaganda Debate In Senate
Washington July 22 Senator Kenyon Republican Iowa charged the League of Packers conducts the most tremendous propaganda in the packing industry fight. He promised a speech detailing how packers reach every influence to block proposed regulatory measures. Senator Sherihan Republican Ithols replied protests come from prosperous industries framing bills as government control of all industry.
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Newark Plans $100000 Bond Issue for Food and Clothing
At Mayor Gillen's request the Newark city commission approves selling $100,000 in bonds to fund purchase of foodstuffs and clothing from the war department. The move follows a new law authorizing municipalities to issue bonds for such purchases, with bonds to be sold to citizens and public institutions like hospitals.
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German Prisoners Arrive in New York on Army Transport
Two German prisoners of war, the first to reach the United States, arrived aboard the transport Agamemnon from Brest. Officials in New York said the exact identities and assignment details were not provided, with questions about whether they would go to Washington or Fort Hancock on Governor’s Island. The ship also returned Major General Hanson E. Ely and other units of the Fifth Regular Division.
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U S Senate Debates League Covenant Reservation
Washington July 23 Senator Calder proposed a two year Article X reservation on the league covenant. President Wilson urged ratification without reservations, saying a two year limit would signal limited U S aid abroad. The Foreign Relations Committee adopted Knox’s resolution that no power exists to execute treaty provisions until ratified. Debates continued with Senator McNary urging full acceptance.
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Riots In Washington Prompt Martial Law Debate
Washington street clashes leave eleven dead and dozens injured as troops move from Camp Meade to quell violence amid white black assaults. Lawmakers press for martial law while police guard barricades and chaos disrupts the capital. Food sales at cost planned by U S Army surplus amid shortages with auctions set for July 28 in Atlanta and Newport News.
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Bela Kun Held in Isolation in Copenhagen Report
Reports from Vienna papers claim Bela Kun former head of the Hungarian Soviet government is in isolation in Copenhagen on July 22. Unconfirmed dispatches say Budapest Soviet Directorate figures who took command were negotiating with the Allies.
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County Fair Resurrected in Harford County
The Harford County Fair, dormant for nearly fifteen years, is revived on a larger scale and will run October 14 15 14 and 17 with expanded participation and events across the county venue.
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Harford
Four Per Cent Beer O Kin Panama War Decree
A Panama report notes a decree prohibiting supplying intoxicating drinks to U S Army and Navy members. It defines beer as containing not more than four percent alcohol as non intoxicating. The issue is presented amid wartime concerns and an aid ad placeholder suggests advertisements may yield results.
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Burglars Tranquilize Residents. Flee After Alert Near Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania on July 22 burglars entered adjoining homes at Childs and chloroformed the residents before ransacking. They were frightened off when four family members returned from work. Mary Holland and Anna were nineteen and ten, both in serious condition from the drug's effects.
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Army Plane Sets 8000 Mile Coastline Flight Start
An Army bomber with a five man crew departed Bolling Field at 10 AM on the first leg of a near eight thousand mile flight around the continental rim The voyage will pass through thirty one states cross Atlantic Pacific and Gulf coasts and approach the Canadian border from Washington to Augusta Maine as the first stop.
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Prince of Wales planned U S visit amid Roosevelts era chatter
Unofficial notices claim the Prince of Wales would visit the United States with stops in Canada and Philadelphia for meetings concerning Roosevelt era policies. Cardinal Gibbons marked his 85th birthday with a private gathering at Mrs. T. Herbert Shriver's estate in Maryland as health concerns noted.
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