Republican Reservations Debate in Washington
Republican senators inch toward a middle ground on reservations to the peace treaty and league covenant while administration leaders insist on unreserved ratification. Proposed points preserve U S sovereignty over domestic policy and Monroe doctrine, with wary notes on possible renegotiation and delay.
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United States
Congress
Wilson
Europe
Pittman
Nevada
Tha ‘Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
On League
Home Washed Away by Rain at Wegee Creek
At Heiling West Virginia on July 20 a disastrous flood killed or missing nine to thirteen people when a residence on the Ohio side of Wegee creek was swept from its foundation and crushed against a bridge. Rescue teams are blocked by impassable roads and down phones. Three bodies were taken to Bellaire Ohio, with ten more reported later. Most victims are children.
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Heeling
W. Va
Wegee Creek
Ohio
Here
Steve Moxie
Weégee Creek
Bellaire
Permanent ranks of general and admiral debated in Congress
Washington July 20 President Wilson recommended permanent high ranks for Generals Pershing and March and Admirals Sims and Benson. House military and naval committee bills introduced naming the four as eligible for permanent rank. Chairman Kahn did not name Pershing or March but tied them to records. Butler’s naval bill names Benson and Sims to avoid retirement lists except on their own request. Secretary Daniels will testify Tuesday in favor of Butler bill.
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Washington
Wilson
Pershing
March
Sims
Benson
House Military and Naval Committees
Kahn
Military Committee
General Pershing
General March
Senate
Pershingill
Butler
Naval Committee
Benson and Sims
Daniels
Rutler
Ireland Observes Victory Day in Dublin Parade
Viscount Wrench, Ireland’s governor general, led the salute on Victory Day at the Bank of Ireland. A cheering crowds filled College Green and nearby streets, with no hostility observed as a large garrison parade passed by. Demobilized soldiers and Irish regiments marched, including Dublin Fusiliers and Irishmen from British units.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Viscount Wrench
Governor General of Ireland
Bank of Ireland
College Green
Trish
Dublin Fusileres
Rome Sees Cold Wave and Snow in July
Rome reports a severe cold wave sweeping provinces with heavy snowfall in the highlands near the city. Residents don warm clothing and light fires as the unusual cold recalls a legend of the fourth century about a Virgin and a church built where snow fell.
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Rome
Tropics
Itty
Johannes
Libertus
Vasilica Santa Maria Magsiore
Steel Ties For The Railroads Is Urged
Washington July 20 Proposing use of steel railroad ties H W Clapp of the forestry service told a house committee that timber consumption is three times production and that forest capacity is falling off about sixty billion feet annually The cost of ties has trebled in the last few years The committee considers a resolution for investigation of the cross tie problem
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Washington
HW. H. Clapp
Forestry Service
House
H. P. Douglas
Chicago and Alton
Days Keep Control On Dry Law In House Action
In Washington on July 20 the dry forces dominated debates over the prohibition enforcement bill. Representative Igoe proposed a cheaper substitute avoiding wartime enforcement, while Volstead led continued tightening of provisions, including liquor on trains and search and seizure limits. The House adjourned without final passage and planned to reconvene Monday.
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Washington
Igos
House
Igoe
Missouri
Volstead
Gard
Ohio
Excess Officers To Be Discharged At Camp Grant
Rockford Illinois July 20 Major General George B Bell Jr says war department orders require discharge of all regular army officers before September 18 as troop arrivals decline Camp Grant may be handed over to a new division with fourteen infantry troops and about 500 base hospital personnel remaining at the camp
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Camp Grant
George B. Bell, Jr
War Department
Presen
Boycott Starts in Shantung on Japan Claim
New York July 20 Chinese delegates Dr H F Kung and H Hsu from Shantung province predict the 36 000 000 people will not surrender to Japanese aggression The boycott on Japanese goods in the province is seen as a prelude to an uprising Shantung has sent tens of thousands to Europe to aid the war and many lives were sacrificed now the people seek to protect Shantung's economic and political rights from Japan They brand Shantung sacred territory and pledge to defend it against foreign domination
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New York
Shantung
H. F. Kung
H. Hsu
Shantung Province
Europe
Japan
New Charges Against U S Comptroller Williams
Washington July 20 sensational charges emerge over John Skelton Williams reappointment. Representative McFadden accuses Williams of aiding his brother in law Lewis C Williams to sell a capitol office site and sharing in the commission. Williams denies all wrongdoing and calls for McFadden to testify under oath.
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Washington
John Skelton Williams
Representative McFadden
Pennsylvania
House Rules Committee
Williams
Lewis C Williams
Richmond
McFadden
House
Senate Banking Committee
De Valera Guest Of The Hibernians
In SAN FRANCISCO on July 19 the Ancient Order of Hibernians national convention and its auxiliary closed with a banquet honoring Fammon de Valera president of the Irish Republic. Judge James E Deery of Indianapolis was elected head of the Hibernians, succeeding Joseph McLaughlin. Mrs. Mary F. McWhorter of Chicago was reelected president of the ladies auxiliary.
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San Francisco
Fammon de Valera
National Convention of Ancient Order of Hibernians
United States
Canada
James E Deery
Indianapolis
Hiberniana
Joseph Mclaughlin
Philadelphia
Mary F. McWhorter
Chicago
Theladies’ Auxiliary
Triumphal Allied Parade In London Honors Peace Return
London on July 20 witnessed a vast triumphal parade marking peace with land sea and air forces of Britain and allies marching past Buckingham Palace. Amid cheers King George Queen Mary and Lloyd George reviewed the procession as General Pershing and Marshal Foch led American and French contingents receiving hearty receptions. The scene echoed Victoria's jubilee with Buckingham Palace decorated and flags draped across the facade.
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Pall Mall
Buckingham Palace
King George
Queen Mary
Lloyd George
John W. Davis
Pershing
General Pershing
Marshal Foch
Queen Victoria
Victoria Memorial Monument
George
Admiralty Arch
West Point
Alexandra
Princess Mary
King’s Stand
Fire damages west wing of Leavenworth federal prison
Leavenworth Kansas July 20 The west wing of the federal prison was badly damaged by fire discovered near the wing center. Flames burned in scaffolding as the wing neared completion and spread quickly endangering the plant. About 2,000 prisoners including several Industrial Workers of the World were confined in the east wing and did not disturb the blaze. Officials said the fire was probably incendiary though no investigation followed. A prior incendiary fire occurred March 12.
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Eavenworth
Kans
Flight Around U S Rim Promises Longest Army Air Route
An air plane flight around the rim of the United States covering 7805 miles will start from Washington on Monday led by Lt Col R S Hartz of Bolling Field. He travels in an army bombing plane to chart routes and aid recruiting, with two reserve pilots and a mechanic. The line of travel spans 31 states including Florida Texas California Washington Minnesota Maine and ends back in Washington. Stops will be required at intermediate points making it the longest mission yet attempted by American airmen.
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Washington
United States
R. S. Hartz
Bolling Field
Army Air Service
Ernest F. Harmon
Lotha A. Smith
John Harding, Jr
Miami
Fla
San Antonio
Texas
San Diego
Calif
Seattle
Wash
Duluth
France Names New Food Minister In Paris
Premier Clemenceau introduced Joseph J. B. E. Nou lins as the new food minister to President Poincare in Paris. The two conferred about fifteen minutes and Nou lins said he would seek to reduce the cost of living.
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Paris
Havas
Clemenceau
Joseph J. B. E. Noulens
Poincure
M. Noulens
Many Difficulties In Re-establishing Service To Germany
Paris July 20 The supreme economic council committee on restoring postal telegraph and railway links with Germany faces many obstacles from wartime disruption. Key personnel are dead and records lost, making regular international trains and prompt mail transport impossible until peace is ratified.
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Paris
Supreme Economic Council
Germany
United States
Inquiry Into The Theft State Papers
New York July 20 William J Flynn director of the DOJ bureau of investigation arrived here Saturday and took personal charge of an inquiry into theft of state department cable dispatches from Washington or Paris files. Evidence suggests facable messages were obtained, likely by two men known in the radical world.
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New York
William J. Flynn
Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation
State Department
Washington
American Peace Commission
Paris
Americans Fear Mexican Outrage Ties to Tampico
Washington reports a serious Mexican incident near Lampico where American sailors on official duty were attacked while the U S flag flew aboard their boat. The state department swiftly demanded explanations from the Carranza government as tensions rise after a string of anti American actions.
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Mexico
S. A
Aneyenne
Withlin Ling
Lampicu
Amecan Sauors
Vera Cruz
Navy Department
State Department
Daniels
Carranza
Tampico
Wilson
Montana Company Must Pay Big Sum
Helena Mont July 0 Judge George M Bourquin issued a decree in United States district court in the Minerals Separations Ltd of London vs Butte and Superior Mining Co. It estimates damages to the English plaintiffs between 15 million and 20 million dollars. The decree imposes a perpetual injunction against the Montana firm over an oil flotation ore reduction process. Lindley M Garrison, former secretary of war, was among plaintiffs counsel.
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Mont
George M. Bourquin
United States District Court
Minerals Separations, Ltd
London
Butte & Superior Mining Company
Butte, Mont
Montana Company
United States Supreme Court
Bourquin
Lindley M. Garrison
War
Army Nears 500000 Mark In July Strength
WASELINGTON July 20 The army's strength on July 14 was 732000 with 282000 in the A E B P and 91000 at sea en route to the United States. Up to Saturday discharges totaled 2946804 and the number sailing from Europe since November 11 was 1717168.
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United States
Europe
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