Lodge Moves Senate to Ask President for French Pact
The Senate debated Lodge's resolution calling on President Wilson to submit the French pact treaty for Senate ratification. Brandegee and Hitchcock sparred over information the Senate lacks, while Williams and Robinson pressed for proper process and warned against political attacks and press quotes. The measure seeks simultaneous consideration with the German treaty.
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Lodge
Senate
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
United States
France
Germany
Foreign Relations Committee
Robinson
Arkansas
Printing Delay Hits Mooney Report Printing
The Mooney report printing is delayed as the Government Printing Office objects to language in the document. House Speaker Gillett was notified that additional copies cannot be produced until the issues are resolved.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Looney
House
Esietdar Br
Densmore
Department of Labor
Government
Gillett
Wisconsin Firm Expands with Standard Aircraft Purchase
Kenosha based Simmons Bed Company, a leading Wisconsin industry, announced acquisition of Standard Aircraft Corporation in Elizabeth New Jersey. The Standard plant is valued at 1.607 million dollars. Purchase price not disclosed.
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United Press Kenosha
Simmons Bed Company
Wisconsin
Standard Aircraft Corporation
Elizabeth
N. J
Standard
Battle of Germs May Be Staged
News brief from St Paul reports a proposed test of germ dangers sparked by Dr. Fraser in Toronto. Dr. Hil of Minnesota Public Health Association delays due to vacation while negotiations resume with Dr. Ill and Dr. Fraser to settle costs and plan toxin and antitoxin trials.
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United Press
St Paul
John B Frazer
Toronto
Dan
H.W. Hil
Ill
Minnesota Public Health Association
Colorado
Fraser
Dr. Hil
Dr. Fraser
Hul
H. A. Settell
St. Paul
Raser
de Hell
Fire explosion damages New Jersey rail area and injures four
A tank car explosion on a Texas O switching track in New Jersey caused a fire with four serious injuries and many minor burns. Buildings two miles away shook as heavy property losses mounted and cause remains undetermined.
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New Jersey
Bayou
Texas O Company
Chicago
United Press
Morehhan
Asany
Isteel Mills
Hugh Murray
National Guard Reorganization Faces House Scrutiny
Secretary Baker and General March defended a $15 million plan to create sixteen National Guard divisions, but House Military Committee members questioned the program's pace and urged clarity on when funds would be spent. Maj. Gen. J. M. J. Carter will be recalled for further discussion.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
National Guard
House Military Committee
Baker J
March
Baker
J. M. J. Carter
Militia Bureau
Riots Placed Ended, Washington Police Say
Washington police officials claim race riots have ended after a period of calm as armed soldiers patrol the streets. The fatalities rise to six with Louis Havis dying in a hospital and a Marine private shot during the unrest.
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United Press
Washington
Louis Havis
Tho
Active at their trade in Milwaukee theft case
William Fitzgerald alias Earl Atkinson and Frank Bowman await bail after arraignment on auto theft charges. Fitzgerald faces theft of twelve cars and Bowman theft of one. Bail set at 7000 dollars and 2500 dollars respectively. Bowman confessed. All cars were owned in Milwaukee.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Willam Fitzgerald
Earl Atkinson
Frank Bow Maan
Fitzgerald
Twelve Care
Bowman
Aukee
Hogs Hit Record Price at Indianapolis Market
Red Press Indianapolis reports hogs set a new sale record today at the Indianapolis market with bids reaching 25.54 dollars per hundredweight. The sale marked the highest price ever paid for hogs at this market amid strong beef demand and rising urban prices.
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Red Press
Indianapoliss
Carton
Indianapolis
Des Moines Street Car Men to Discuss Strike
Des Moines Iowa street car workers plan a meeting to press for higher wages. The employer group in Des Moines will discuss the strike action and possible wage demands in the coming days.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Knicht
Tragedy in Portland as Boy Admits Accidental Shooting
Portland police report a ten year old boy, George Miller Jr, killed seven year old Frank McCauley in the attic of the Miller home. The confession states the death occurred while the older boy demonstrated how to work an automatic army pistol.
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Portland
Ore
George Miller, Jr
Frank McCauley
Miller
McCauley
Forest Fires Are Checked By Rain In Several States
Fierce fires rage across upper Michigan and northern Idaho as rain diminishes threats in many districts. Thunderstorms sweeping the northwest bring lightning and high winds, yet rainfall slows spread with dozens of crews rushing to protect communities and camps near Sault Ste Marie and Antrim County.
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Associated Press
Lansing
Mich
Dela County
Upper Michigan
State Game and Forestry Department
Charley
Grand Traverse
Simpine
jGrand
Traverse
Spolane
Wash
Montana
Ohe
Wilay
San Franzisco
Calif
Pacific
Idaho
Ington
Oregon
Detroit
Michigan
Dollar
Sault Ste Marie
Flower Peninsula
Manceiona
Antrup County
Antrim Iron Company
Kalkaska
Sharon
Missoula
Mont
St. Regis
Forest Service
Thompson Falls
Only War Organization That Made Any Money
Washington wartime cable center established in March 7917 and the ex thenary department ended last night. The department employed 1,293 persons and was the only ...
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United Press
Washington
Two Germans Held Await U.S. Instructions On Disposition
Two German prisoners arrived in New York and remained in a guard house at the port. General Meherin or Mehegan awaits Washington instructions on their disposition. The report notes confusion and lacks clear guidance on a split verdict or plan.
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Byarted Press
New York
Waington
Em— Hoveken
Mehe
Washington
Reds Invade Roumania
State news briefs note shifting regional tensions as Reds invade Roumania amid broader European unrest. Commentary references Taft policy hints and calls for cabinet restraint. Public notices touch on local acts and upcoming votes.
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Roumania
Taft
Giants Liners to cross ocean in four days
Two colossal ocean liners planned by the shipping board aim to sail from the Atlantic in four days. They would be about 1,000 feet long, reach forty knots, and carry 1,099 saloon passengers plus thousands in steerage. Designs include gun placements and a landing space for seaplanes for possible wartime use.
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Associated Press
Washington, BD. C
Shipping Board
Sibe
Fort Pand
Rype
Atlantic
Trust busting to resume in October as war study ends
United Press reports Attorney General Palmer announced trust busting would restart in October, resuming anti trust prosecutions dropped at war start. The first case against an altered stock combine moves toward Supreme Court with others likely to follow. Meat packers inquiry may be reviewed after federal trade commission testimony is completed and a statement planned for August 1.
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United Press
Washington
Attorne General
Palmer
Supreme Court
Department of Just
Pendins
Federal Trade Commission
Governor Philipp Moves On Eight Appointments And Five Vetoes
Madison action on eight appointments by Governor Philipp and five vetoes prompts a Senate return for a Tuesday session before adjournment. The new industrial conciliation board and land tenure board are to be announced, with several named to state boards, education vocations, and the Wisconsin deep waterward commission.
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United Press
Madison
Philipp
Snator Staudenmayer
Senate
Dar
Gustav Windesheim
Kenosha
State Board of Health and Vital Statistics
J M Furstman
Pusene Taylor
Ashland
F W Pinett
Co Seed
C. E. Hanes
F Siipp
A. W. McTaggart
Superior
E. W. Schultz
Sheboygan
Carranza Refuses Resignation Amid Mexican Civil Turmoil
Mexico City reports state General Obregon faces resignation pressure as Carranza refuses to accept the move. Excelsior notes generals Gonzalez and standard bearer under scrutiny amid candidacy turmoil. Meanwhile Villa prisoners from Casas Grandes arrive, held by Colonel Porfaro after clashes near San Lorenzo Chihuahua. set for trial by military court.
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Pablo
Obrezen
Sener
Excelsior
Gonmiez
Daares
Mexico
S.xterer
Indhiching
Jesus
Ader
Casas Grandes
Poreaso
San Lorenzo
Chihuahua
Britain 10 Hold All Cardiff Coal
London Associated Press reports government order halted Cardiff coal exports. No settlement reached at the fourth session of conferees. adjourned to allow miners to consider further government proposals on higher rates. Sir Eric Geddes oversees mine pumping, Leeds supply nearly exhausted as North Staffordshire mines resume after strike.
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Associated Press
London
Elenins
Yorkshire
Tmlay
Eric Geddes
Lord Imajors
Leeds
Leeds ix
North Staffordsshire
The Charges Are False In Old First Bank Hearing
Arequeied Press reports counsel for Independent stockholders of Old First National Bank of Smontown Pa testifies before the Senate Banking Committee. He accuses John Skelton Williams of unfair bank management and personal interest in Cal Mining stock tied to securing Williams’s debts. Williams denounces the accusations as slander and unfounded.
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Washington, D. CA
E. Jones
First National Bank
Smontown
Senate Banking Committee
John Skelton Williams
Sfong T
Cal Mining
JW Thomason
Williams
Mr. Jones
Ford Libel Suit Heads to Jury Next Week
Mount Clemens Mich report says a number of unexpected witnesses appeared in the Ford libel case. The trial began May 12 with defense arguing over references and possible government alien restrictions. The Tribune coverage notes the proceedings and the judge’s expected rulings.
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FORD
Associated Press
Mount Clemens
Mich
At- Wementh Wickland
Tribune
Clemens
Henry
National Labor Party Organization Question Surfaces
Fragmentary text shows confusion over forming a National Labor Party amid legal or court proceedings. Names and details are garbled, but the piece hints at labor organizations involved and a court or representative action connected to a party formation.
Georgia Fails To Ratify Federal Amendment
United Press reports Atlanta where Georgia Senate debate stalls on ratifying a federal constitutional amendment. The article notes confusion and partisan division, with references to the broader national context and unresolved questions about the amendment’s applicability to the state.
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United Press
Atlanta
Georza Senate
Peto
Casa
Lenroot Sees Value and Reservations in League Proposal
Senator Lenroot argues for a League of Nations with strong reservations to protect United States rights. He supports arbitration and limited U S obligations, contending most Republicans favor the League only if disarmament limits and Monroe Doctrine protections are preserved. He warns against mandatory war commitments without clear national safeguards.
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Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Brandegee
Repulcan
Connecticut
League of Nations
White House
Psi Dixit
Lodge
Figaro
Paris
Branderee
London Times
Hitchcock
Brandesee
Gis Credi
United States
Hitencock
Learnot
League
Lenroot
Waron
Geno
Wilson
Berger Goes Back Some in War of Referendums
The report covers Berger's return as discussions of Refer Wee and political clashes unfold. It notes a paused campaign, with mentions of Associated Press Washington, state representatives, and election jitters as talks intensify.
Legality of the light beer soon to be tested
In a district court, George H Moore, muscadesar, filed a Tasnag order with Walter Hensley intervening, challenging brewers manufacturing a 275 percent beer as controversy over legality.
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St. Lewifactures
Lews
George H Moore
Muscadesar
Fed Mot District Court
Walter Hensley
Prompt action averts Honduran revolution invasion threat
AP dispatches from Tegucigalpa report Honduras thwarted a possible revolution as Gen. Andres Leiva prepared to invade via the Nicaraguan frontier. Earlier, San Salvador officials declared a state of siege amid election violence and ongoing political strife.
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Associated Press i Sam Salvader
Memday
Honduras
Ada
Fom
State Owned Bank Plans Deposits From Outside North Dakota
The state owned bank announced it has completed testing and is ready to receive deposits from outside the state, issue checks, and open accounts. It will not accept individual inside-state deposits but will handle business deposits from outside North Dakota, with time deposits likely at four percent and a foray into real estate loans.
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Tie Bank Dakuta
Ge Regidiature Xun Igees Todas
Banele
Lged
North Dakota
Intereal 2
North
Orth Dakota
French unit attacked by Bulgarians near Lom Palanka
Paris reports a French regiment landing at Lom Palanka on the Danube was attacked by Bulgarians. The engagement lasted about three hours with three French soldiers killed. A Bulgarian garrison was then disarmed in Sofia as Bulgarians moved to disarm the French garrison, per Belgrade dispatches via Berne.
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Associated Press
Paris
Lom Palanka
Danube
Vidin
Belgrade
Geneva
Sofia
Lea
Berne
VETS OF CONFEDERACY CONVENTION SET FOR ATLANTA
Fort Worth Texas reports Maj Gen San Zandt announcing the 1919 United Confederate Veterans convention will begin in Atlanta Georgia. The note is brief and confirms dates and host city for the gathering of veterans.
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United Press
Fort Worth
Tex
The
United Confederate Veterans
Atlanta
San Zandt
New Leader of U S Forces on Mexican Border
Maj. Gen. Joseph T. Dickman has been chosen to head the U S Army's southern department with headquarters at San Antonio Texas. He will command troops handling the Mexican situation following recent outrages including the attack on the U S Cheyenne’s motor boat and the murder of Jobe W. (incomplete).
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Joseph T. Dickman
Senator Fall makes public letters in villa matter
Washington D C Senator B Fala of New Mexico disclosed correspondence tied to the Villa case. Letters include a 1917 exchange with Charles Hunt proposing a conference with Villa and influential Americans, including Fall, and a later note to Secretary Lansing stating he did nothing illegal.
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Villa Matter
Ey United Press
Washington, D. C
B. Fala
New Mexico
Alexico Cur
Fall
Francisco
Uvo
Charles F. Hunt
el Paso
State Department
Wrtten
Villa
Hunt
Fall Fall
Lansing
George Carathers
Prore
Mexico City
Juarez
Charles Hunt
George W. P. Hunt
Arizona
United States
Mexico
Albert E. Fail
Gunt
Mane
Villa Leome
Ror
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