High Wind Aids R-34 On Return
The British dirigible R-34, aided by a westerly wind up to 40 mph, pushed homeward across the Atlantic from Mineola to East Fortune Scotland. It averaged over 60 mph for the first 13 hours, with bursts near 80 mph, and was expected to reach British shores by Saturday.
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United States Weather Bureau
Newfoundland
Ontaro
40Th Meridian
Ship Board Relinquishes Ocean Freight Rate Control
On July 11 the Shipping Board relinquished all control over ocean freight rates, ending the charter system. Officials say rates may rise as ship owners gain freedom, with main effects on short lines between American ports and South America and the Mediterranean.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Official Text From Weimar Sent On From Weimar
The official text of the German nationalist assembly's ratification of the peace treaty will arrive soon by a courier from Weserar. Baron Kurt Von Leisner, head of the German peace mission, announced to Premier Clemenceau that the blockade should be raised and prisoners of war freed at once.
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Baron Kurt von Leisner
Clemenceau
Haron von Leisner
Gemany
Winnipeg grain exchange approves wheat trading resumption
July 11 report from Winnipeg notes a decision to resume trading in wheat following a meeting of exchange members. Minister A C Melhlen, cited that open markets prevail, signaling policy endorsement for the move.
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Winnipeg Grain Exchange
A.C. Melhenn
President Wilson quotes on peace treaty and aims in Senate
President Wilson outlines the Versailles peace treaty and the League of Nations to the Senate. He explains the world settlement scope, United States role as disinterested champion of right, and the difficulty of grafting new ideas onto old entanglements while praising Allied troops and the Paris conference spirit.
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Fraud Charge Triggers Libel Suit in Chicago
Sums totaling 1 million dollars are sought against Illinois Publishing and Printing and Evening American Publishing, filed by Jules H. Benjamin and American Steel Springs, alleging the Chicago Herald and Examiner and Chicago Evening American published defamatory reports accusing a man and a discharged employee of government munition contract fraud.
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Ilinoia Publishing and Printing Company
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Jules H. Benjamin
American Steel Springs Company
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Chicago Evening American Con
Jean Levarre French Ace Falls To Death
French ace Lieut Jean Levarre died after his airplane crashed near Versailles during a flight today. He was among France's leading airmen and perished shortly after the accident.
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Paris
Hava
France
Versailles
Italian Ministers Hear Paris Report
Premier Nitti summoned the cabinet and received a Paris report from Foreign Minister Tittoni after his return from the peace conference. Deputies and senators suspected Tittoni faced serious difficulties in pushing Italy’s views at Versailles. Paris officially notified Versailles that the German Reichstag ratified the peace treaty.
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Associated Prena
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Nitti
Council of Ministers
Tittoni
Treasury to continue thrift stamp sales during war
CONTINUE STAMP SALES WASHINGTON July 11. The Treasury will permanently continue the sale of thrift stamps at &B cents each to raise funds for the war. Secretary Glass announced that sales will persist to support the government and aid the war effort.
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Glass
Partisan Voices On Wilson Speech In Senate Debate
Washington July 11 support and criticism split along party lines over President Wilson's peace treaty address. Republican leaders offered little comment while Democrats praised the speech as a strong, persuasive presentation advocating ratification and world organization.
Recall demands strain Vienna Hungary relations
Tensions rise between Austria and Hungary as Otto Bauer demands recall of the Hungarian envoy from Vienna and Bela Kun pushes back, accusing a hostile press campaign. Budapest reports Bela Kun protests Austrian actions while Bolshevik detachments push into lower Austria near Altemberg and Newusielie lake with thousands said to be gathered.
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Altemberg
Newusielie Lake
Neustade
Austria to join Nations League after governance deemed fit
Austria will be admitted to the Leagues of Nations once allied powers deem its government responsible and capable of meeting international obligations. The decision hinges on whether Austria demonstrates will and power to fulfill commitments.
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Paris
Leagues of Nations
Alien Bill Clause Advances in Commons Split Vote
London July 11: In a divided division the common committees backed a clause in the alien bill restricting alien employment in Great Britain by an 18 to 18 vote despite strong government opposition.
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London
Great Britain
Wilson Addresses Senate On League Of Nations
July 11 Washington President Wilson laid the peace treaty before the Senate and argued the league of nations is a practical global need. He said the United States must lead and accept moral responsibility, while noting compromises did not sacrifice core principles. He offered to discuss details with the whole Senate or foreign relations committee as debates continued. Continued on Page 4.
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