Senate approves large naval bill with 157 vessels planned
Washington July 22 The naval appropriation and a three year build ing program including four dreadnoughts and four great battle cruisers passes the Senate by 71 to 8. The measure totals 315 million plus an additional 26.8 million over prior totals and moves to conference as House allies demand their building plan amid a possible long struggle.
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Marshall Granted Right To Appeal
New York July 22 Federal District Attorney HT Snowden Marshall was given by Judge Hand permission to appeal to the U S Supreme Court from Hand's ruling denying habeas corpus. The appeal must be filed by August 15 per Judge Wand's order at the urging of Martin W Littleton who represents the House. Marshall was released on his recognizance.
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Torrey Burial in Pittsfield Ill Old Home
Duluth Minn July 22 Captain R A Torrey capitalist died Thursday in New York of a stroke in June He was 78 and served in the Civil War with the Illinois Volunteers His home was in St Louis and the body will be sent from New York to Pittsfield Ill his birthplace for burial
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Pittsfield
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House and Senate Naval Bills At Variance
House and Senate naval bills show differing provisions on funding and authority. Key disagreements center on shipbuilding timelines and civilian oversight, with lawmakers signaling potential compromises before final passage.
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Senate
Deutschland Awaits Storm As First U-Boat Freighter Delays Departure
Baltimore, July 22. Germany's first undersea freighter the Deutschland remained at anchor amid swirling rumors of departure timing. Press boats scoured the bay as the Timmins searched with a guiding light. A mysterious unnamed tramp steamer with wireless lingered offshore, answering only with garbled speech. Captain Koenig awaited calm seas to slip out of the capes, hoping a storm will hinder Allied sound detectors and aid concealment of movements.
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British Press Forward Again In Somme Wood Fight
British forces press the German third line at the Floureaux wood in the Somme region as heavy fighting continues. German attempts to hold the wood prompt fresh troop movements from Verdun and other points to stem Entente advances while Allies test German lines at other locations. An Austrian trench near Armentieres also attracts attention in this evolving front.
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Big Catfish Attacks Man Near Havana River
John Godby of Havana Illinois was badly injured when a five foot catfish grabbed his foot while he waded in the Sangamon River ten miles south of Havana. He was pulled to safety after the lacerations were inflicted. doctors feared amputation but hope to avoid it.
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Havana
Trace vouchers in Fergus suit reveal dummy payees
Springfield HL July 22 Jas J Riley warrant clerk testifies in Fergus committee expense bill hearing that eight vouchers totaling 4500 were made out to F H O Hara and to C E Trick Ralph Pope and Claiber S Close who with O Hara are called dummies in the petition. Vouchers total 10000 and a ninth for 8500 is claimed.
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Funston asks for special border reports on troop use
District commanders along the border have been instructed by Gen. Funston to file special reports on conditions under which troops, especially state troops, are serving. Preliminary findings show generally good conditions with some isolated concerns. Civilian investigators including Z Morarity and Fr. Morarity are added to probe dependent receiver issues amid reports from Mexico confirming Villa activity and Pershing notes.
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Mexico
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Villa
Gen. Pershing
Wshen Villa
Torreon
San Antonio
Texas
Motive Lacking in Alpine Double Murder Case
Alpine July 22 mystery surrounds motive of Harry J Spanier hotel manager who shot and killed his wife and Lieut M C Butler of the Sixth U S cavalry during a car ride. Spanier surrendered, no motive found. Butler died, wife wounded, both later buried.
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Mexican bandit killed in Sonora report
Douglas Ariz July 21 Josa Valensuela a Mexican said by his wife to be the slayer of Mr and Mrs William Parker at the Double Adobes ranch 35 miles southeast of Hachita N M was killed in the wilds between Sonora and Chihuahua advices from Hachita say the posse returned with the statement that Velensuela had escaped The wife confessed her husband a soldier with Villa had killed Parker and his wife she said others had been similarly instructed by Villa
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Villa Band On Way Toward the Border
A Villista band of about 200 bandits rested Friday at Casas Grandes about 33 miles south of Palvo Texas and near the river. Reports to military authorities say the force is marching toward the American border from the Mexican hamlet, per an apparently reliable source.
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British Attack Near Pozieres Reported In War Office Bulletin
European War Bulletins from Erlin report a British attack near Poromelles and Pozieres carried out by multiple divisions. Bavarian and German losses are detailed with hundreds of prisoners and machine guns taken, while aerial combat and repelled Soviet and Baltic actions are noted.
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Villa Camped on Durango Border
El Paso dispatch reports Villa and his band encamped 30 miles south of the Chihuahua Durango border near Inde while retreating from Parral after defeat by Gen Ernesto Garcia. He is linked to the murder of Garcia’s son and his brother in law near Cuevas as Gen Matias Ramos pursues with 1500 cavalry.
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Senate Passes Health Bill for Polio Program
Washington report notes the Senate on Friday approved a House bill to appropriate 155 000 to fund the public health program aiding polio and infantile paralysis efforts.
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Chicago Half-Wit Campaign Aims To Curb Rampage
Chicago launches a citywide effort to stop a murderous spree by a demented offender. Judge Thomas Setaliv convenes 41 officials and physicians to discuss preventive measures and care for armless individuals.
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Garden party crowds end postal convention at White House
Washington July 22 A garden party at the White House with the president and Mrs Wilson opened the final business session of the eighth annual convention of the International Association of Postal Masters. Resolutions commending the Wilson administration and urging postal revenues were adopted. The time and place of the convention will be determined by the executive committee.
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White House
Wilson
International Association of Postmasters
Bert Yeats
Hanly Named as Head of Ticket
New York candidate J Frank Hanly led the Prohibition party ticket for president at the three day convention in St Paul Minnesota on the first ballot with 440 votes. Ira D Landrith of Nashville was unanimously chosen for vice president. The platform favored initiative referendum and recalls and the assembly closed with a six hour session. CHICAGO July 22 Prohibitionists plan a reception for candidates and delegates with Charles R Tones heading the reception committee.
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United States
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California
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Springfield
Eugene Chafin
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New York
Francis E. Baldwin
Chicago
Charles R. Tones
Prohibition National Committee
Lift embargo on all but munitions
Treasury department lifted restrictions on most exports to Mexico on July 22, excluding arms and machinery for cannery use. The state department had earlier embargoed clothing and household goods in stages, with orders aimed at both Mexican and American firms operating in Mexico.
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Deadlock Over Hours in Ottawa Cement Talks
Ottawa reports a deadlock between cement manufacturers and striking mill workers over the length of the working day. A conference on hours resumes this morning as leaders fear a break in negotiations. The talks, though tense, continue in Ottawa.
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