Socialists split over war policy and peace terms
In Paris the Socialist chamber divides on peace and economic war. 87 of 106 sign a majority statement backing wartime appropriations to safeguard France and allied aims, while three in cabinet commit to both war and postwar economic action. The document endorses national defense and opposes prolonging European conflict through economic warfare.
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Paris
Socialist Party
Chamber of Deputies
Jules Guesde
Marcel Sembat
Albert Thomas
Chamber
Henri Brizon
Alexander Blanc
Raffin Dugens
Hubert Rouger
Bethmann von Iellwee
Reichstag
M. Bethmann von Hollweg
Jutland
Verdun
Germany
Europe
Society of Nations
France
Holland Prepares Economic War Amid World Struggle
Holland braces for a postwar economic battle with potential German pressure and seeks to bolster foreign intelligence. A special commercial envoy is probing Russia as Dr John London proposes funds to extend the Dutch economic intelligence service abroad. Consular mobility and technical advisory staff would enhance relations with colonies and keep Dutch agriculture industry and commerce informed. A $20 000 request covers remaining year expenditures.
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Wague
Netherlands
Holland
Germany
Iolland
Russia
John London
London
Foreign Office
Bid Elimination Puts Dam No 1 Rights With Chicago Sanitary District
July 28 reports say Andrew Cook representing eastern interests of 3 per horsepower per year for Dam No 1 at Juliet was rejected. The decision now rests on which of Chicago Sanitary Districts two bids is more acceptable to the state as Gov Dianne and canal commission weigh terms and improvements.
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Chicago
Andrew Cook
Dam No. 1
Juliet
Tno
Repulse Bandits Near Ghimuamua
Bandits attacked Rosalia Hernandez's ranch near Encinillas about 60 miles north of here. 63 bandits under Placido Villa Nueva killed Jesus Hernandez, then fled toward Ojinagas. Remnants of Jose Carrasco and J Chavarra reportedly moved toward Onerato, as Col. Lopez pursues.
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Chihuahua City
Villistas
Rosalia Nernandez
Encinillas
Here
Jacinto Trevino
Placado Villa Nueva
Jesus Hernandez
Ojinagas
Packing Plant Hands Trigger Meat Famine Threat
East St Louis Illinois July reports a threatened meat famine for Greater St Louis as packing plant workers go on strike. Union claims 4300 members across butchers, cutters, helpers and laborers will strike without union recognition. They demand an eight hour day. Robert E Conway, supervisor.
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East ST. Louis
Til
Greater St. Louis
Robert E. Conway
Superin
Armour & Co plant head vows no union recognition
A plant representative declared the union would not be recognized and that more men would be employed as needed. The statement emphasized management control over labor relations and workforce expansion plans.
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Tendent
Armour & Co
State hospital plan described for mentally ill inmates
In Chicago a state psychopathic hospital system was described as the place where all mental defectives would be sent before being allocated to the various state hospitals, detailing the segregation and transfer process.
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Chicago
Chicago hospital to aid state detectives study
The psychopathic hospital in Chicago will be used by the state for experimental study of mental defectives. Judge Thomas F. Scully, the state board of administration, and the county board of commissioners attended a conference. Dr. H D Singer and assistants will run the hospital. If successful, the state will be asked to erect facilities.
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Chicago
Psychopathic Hospital
Thomas F. Scully
State Board of Administration
County Board of Commissioners
H. D. Singer
Colchester Notes Busy Local Social Scene
Colchester residents enjoy visits and travels with relatives and friends. Everett Falder of Chicago spends vacation with his mother Emma Falder. Macomb visitors join Colchester band concerts and plan to visit Bardolph and Meredosia. A Macomb wedding at the Christian church in Macomb unites Miss Iva Reynolds and Reece Sullivan.
Local residents make short trips and visits across towns
Frank Wheeler left for Kansas City to visit his son Lewis employed there. Mrs. James Guy returned from Galesburg after a multi day stay. Idol Terrill and family drove to Macomb and other nearby points for a short visit with friends and relatives. They were joined by Mrs. Chivers and daughter Athoina, and James Rundle of Gatensburg spending his vacation locally. Randall Webster departed for Galvestine for a brief stay. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Newland visited Blandinsville for Chas. Bale Ton’s funeral. Mrs. T. W. Clause of Grand Rapids is visiting Colchester with friends and relatives.
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Colchester
Everett Falder
Chicago
Emma Falder
Frank Townes
Macomb
Jack Flack
Bardolph
EK. HK. Wier
Meredosia
Thomas Wilson
Missouri
Iva Renolds
Reece Sullivan
Christian Church
H. G. Waggoner
T. K. Barrett
Riverside
Calif
George Falder
Lesley Hainiyne
Charley Imes
Pat Morrell
T. G. Brown
Joe
Bennie King
Ray Hoath
Dale
Mystic
Iowa
Roy Jones
Blandinsville
Joe Wilson
Blandingville
Frank Wheeler
Kansas City
Lewis
James Guy
Galesburg
Idol
Terrill
Chiveers
Athoina
James Rundle
Gatensburg
Randall Webster
Galestine
Isaac Newland
Chas. Bale Ton
T. W. Clause
Grand Rapids
Mich
Pine Tar Honey Ad Promises Quick Cold Relief
An advertisement extols Dr Beil s Pine Tar Honey as a cure for summer colds. It claims the product clears nasal passages, reduces coughing, and speeds recovery with a single bottle kept for future coughs, urging use as directed.
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Serbia
Dehiyt and
Tho
Hollweg
Bethmann von Hollweg
Asquith
Edward Grey
Poincare
Nancy
Bethmann von Hollwee
Inventor
Ted
Leary Peasy
Abell
Dicky Dippy’s
Blondy
By Sinott
Ghimuawua
Chicago Hospital For State Detectives
Eliza McSquash
Buntal
Ly Price
Philippine Islands
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Wilson
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