Street car strike in Champaign faces no militia call
July 6 report from Champaign Illinois notes the street car strike remains in effect but no militia mobilization or orders issued. Some tension between union and non union workers led to brief trouble and a survey car was sent to Springfield for troop readiness though officials say no mobilization request or state mobilization has occurred.
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Csk
Springford
Dickson
Chicago
Frank S. Dickson
Qeimcey
Springfield
Tenth Infantry
National Guard
Adjutant General’s Office
Noblest Covenant In World Daniels Says
In Columbus on July 3 a Methodist celebration honored Secretary of the Navy Daniels a minute man of the church who delivered an address on church problems. He urged ratification of the Covenant of Nations and praised a unified Methodist church. Resolutions supported the league of nations and church unification. Wilson’s decision on attending the exposition was expected after his visit to Washington.
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Columbus
Ohio
Daniels
Methodist Church
Matthe
League of Nations
Tesdent Wilson
Wonastirigeton
Handley Page Biplane Crashes After Forced Landing
A Handley Page bomber, started from Harbor Grace for Mineola under Vice Admiral Mark Kerr, wrecked near Darrsboro race track during a forced landing. The aircraft ran over the track, hit a fence, struck a tree and overturned, damaging the pilot house and right wing. Admiral Kerr and crew were uninjured.
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Parrstport
Handley -Page
Tlarbor Grace
N.V
Mineola
Mark Kerr
Darrsboro
Admiral Werr
German Assembly To Ratify Pact Monday
London July 5 The German cabinet discussed ratification of the peace treaty and future diplomatic service. The German national assembly will ratify the treaty Monday and Dr Mueller will outline the governments future foreign policy.
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London
Copenhagen
Mueller
Five Sons of Kaiser Offer to Spare Dad's Fate
Prince Frederick of Prussia, second son of the former German emperor, telegrams King George offering himself and four brothers to take his father’s place in case of extradition. He states the four princes Adelbert August William Oscar and Joachim stand ready to sacrifice to shield the father from degradation. The message is signed Eitel Frederick.
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Prince of Frederick
Prussia
George
Great Britain and Ireland
Adelbert
August William
Oscar
Joachim
Eitel Frederick
Man shoots woman near Topanga Canyon then surrenders
Harry S New of Glendale California walked into Los Angeles police headquarters to confess murder saying a dead woman lay in his car outside. Frieda J Lesser age 21 was found with a bullet wound to the head after a quarrel over marriage. New, 30, claimed an engagement and alleged pregnancy before the shooting. He was booked for murder and held without bond. Relatives of New and the victim corroborated his Indiana family connection to Senator Harry S New. The case prompted inquiries into his relationship with the victim and possible marriage.
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Los Angeles
Harry S New
Glendale
Cal
Frieda J. Lesser
Topanga Canyon
New
United States
Indiana
D. A. Davidson
Indmanaepoces
Ind
Touhy Barger
Harry S. New
Frieda Lesser
Indianapolis
Calif
Burger
Tarry Sr. New
Sears
Senator New
Washington
Mrs. Burger
Conservative Party Plans Monarchist Backing War
A German Conservative party proclamation signed by Ernst von Heydebrand declares it will oppose the present government and work to restore the monarchy, a Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph reports.
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Associated Press
London
Ernst von Heydebrand
Reichstag
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph
Germany to start reparations talks with Allies
PARIS July 5 Germany indicates a wish to begin immediately payment compliance under the peace treaty. An oral conference between German economic experts and allied experts has been granted and will begin early next week.
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Associated Press
Paris
Germany
Wilson Hears Voice of Sea In His Youth During Navy Tribute
President Wilson told U S Navy seamen aboard the George Washington that the navy carried the army to war and will bring the great host home. He recalled a youthful wish to join the service and noted messages from global leaders praising America’s wartime role.
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Associated Press
U. S. S. George Washington
The
Washington
Navy
Army
Atlantic
America
Persia
Pessoa
Brazil
Panama
Germany
Pilsudski
East St. Louis Refuses Police Budget Cuts and reshuffle
East St. Louis rejects budget cuts as municipal commissioners order a shakeup in fire and police departments. New board appoints Fred Leher as chief, with William Mulconner y serving as lieutenant and Daniel Sullivan demoted. payroll shortfalls cited at 99 000 and 180 000 revenue loss cited from prohibition.
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ST. Louis
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
George Roe
John Shannon
Thomaas Duffy
Police and Fire
Muleconnery
Sullivan
Malcomery
Owas
Stephens
Malcommery
Department
Distinguished Service Cross Awards Announced
Washington July 6 awards of the distinguished service cross are announced to Sergeant Lawrence E Rua St Louis Mens Corp Melvin B Johnson Clear Brook Minn Private Otho M Hagerman Kahoka Mo Arthur Wruger Chicago and Raymond Warrell Murphysboro Ill
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Washington
Lawrence E. Rua
St. Louuis
Mens
New Laws Needed to Save Army
July 6 report that Secretary Baker will push a permanent military policy this session as the army is reduced to 233 000 by September 30. Experts say swift passage of an army reorganization bill is vital to avert demoralization, with four new staff corps promised but not funded. Plans for air and tank services stall, while headquarters and depots keep essential support. Troop needs include 50 000 for Philippines Hawaii Panama, 30 000 on the southern border, 8 000 on the Rhine, 6 000 in Siberia, plus 20 000 for home posts and coast defenses. 23 000 temporary officers to be discharged for lack of funds.
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Washington
Congress
Baker
Air Service
Tank Corps
Philippines
Hawaii
Panama Canal
Rhine
Siberia
War Department
Regular
Joffre Explains War Acts Before French Deputies
Marshal Joffre appeared before the French House of Deputies committee in Paris on war acts. He defended defense of Briey, explained plans to await total forces, cited 2,300,000 bayonets and British aid, and discussed the Charleroi defeat and Lilla retreat with candid reflections on generals and strategy.
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House of Deputies
Associated Dress
Paris
Marshal Joffre
Chambers of Deputiees
Briey
Belgium
Germany
Charleroi
Lilla
Baker Disapproves Ruling of Ansel
Secretary Baker rejected the recommendation by Lieut. Col. Samuel T. Ansell that all military prisoners under sentence be sent to the board of review for reevaluation. Some cases will be reexamined to decide if further clemency is warranted.
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Washington
Samuel T. Ansell
Judge Advocate General's Department
Board of Review
Baker
Funeral for Dr Anna Shaw in Moylan Pa
Leaders from across the nation gathered at Dr Anna Howard Shaw's Moylan home for funeral services honoring her suffrage work. Carrie Chapman Catt pinned Shaw with a suffrage medal and a jeweled American flag marked by states voting for suffrage. The service, led by Rev Dr Carolina Bartlett Crane and Mrs Catt, praised Shaw for advancing the Susan B Anthony amendment. President Wilson sent condolences as the body will be cremated per Shaw's wishes.
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Philadelphia
Susan B. Anthony
Anna Howard Shaw
American Woman's Suffrage Association
Moylan
Carrie Chapman Catt
The
Suffrage Association
Dr. Shaw
Carolina Bartlett Crane
Kalamazoo
Mich
Mexican propaganda push eyed by United States
Reports from Monterey claim the Mexican government sought to buy American newspaper support for defending its oil policy. General Aguilar, Carranza's son-in-law, defended the law enforcing Mexico’s petroleum ownership and restricted mineral ownership to Mexicans. Officials monitor the situation as U S authorities weigh implications.
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Washington
Candido Aguilar
Carranza
State Department
Monterey
Mexico
United States
General Aguilar
Europe
Carraunga
Maxica
Missouri Senate Passes Death Penalty Bill In Vote
Jefferson City Missouri July 6 Senate meets at 12:05 am and passes bill to restore the death penalty by a 20 to 1 vote with no debate. House convenes to read the bill and action is expected Tuesday as the Senate adjourns after passage.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Senate
Missouri
House
Senate
Senae
R-34 bulletin updates from coastal voyage across Canada
Reports from July 5 describe the British dirigible R-34 moving along the New Brunswick coast toward the United States amid a severe electrical storm. Updates note positions near Fredericton and St John, with naval tugs planned off St Johns and Partridge Island wireless contact maintained.
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New Brunswick
United States
Fredericton
Halifax
St. Johns
N. B
St. John Harbor
ST. John
Partridge Island
St. Martins
Bay of Fundy
New York
St Johns
Mineola
N.Y
Maine
Navy Department
Washington
Omaval
O. S. S. Satilla
Machias Bay
Bar Harbor
Stevens
Boston Harbor
Nova Scotia
Barrshies
Toa. Om
Scott
German officers reject peace treaty and mutiny threat
General Von Stockhausen, leader of a monarchial league, told a Berlin correspondent that former army officers are dissatisfied with the government over the peace treaty. He said officers, soldiers not politicians, refuse to surrender their commander and may act against Poland on their own initiative. The dispatch notes discontent within ranks.
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Amsterdam
von Stockhausen
Monarchial League
Berlin
Allgemein Liandersblad
Pershing's Son Watches Yank Athletes Sweep Events
At Pershing Stadium on July 4 Warren Pershing, 9, son of the U S commander, saw American troops beat Canada in base events, defeat Australia and France in relays, sweep the shot put, win the high jump, triumph over Italy in tug of war semi finals, and claim boxing victories. The performance occurred as the baring uniformed officers greeted Montenegro's king and Greece's premier during the inter allied games.
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Ty Associated Press
Pershing Stadium
Erase
Warren Pershing
Canada
Australia
France
Italy
Sam Brown
Montenegro
Vauizelis
Greece
City Takes Control of All Food Stocks in Ancona
Ancona Italy Friday July 4 soldiers occupy the town after the entire stock of foods and essentials are placed under the chamber of Libor control. The goods are requisitioned and at the disposal of the people with inscriptions declaring requisition. Crowds sell stocks peacefully while troops are welcomed and wine stocks are shared with the crowd cheering and praising the soldiers.
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Associated Press
Ancona
Italy
Cntire Steck
Chamber of Libor
British dirigible R-34 moves toward Boston during fuel crisis
July 6 dispatches describe R-34’s urgent fuel shortage as it neared Boston after traversing toward the United States. Bancroft reports indicate fuel may hold until Chatham, while Navy ships and stations track its course and weather changes.
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Washington
Bancroft
United States Navy
First Naval District
Navy’s Department
Chatham
Mass
Otter Cliffe
Boston
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