Standard Oil of New Jersey Seeks $100 Million Stock Increase
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey proposes to raise capital by $100 million, issuing 7 percent preferred nonvoting stock at par to shareholders. Underwritten by J. P. Morgan & Co, the move funds wartime development plans including refining expansion, distribution, and transport, with a December 31 1918 balance sheet showing assets of $691.3 million and large surplus reserves.
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News of the Week Cut Down for Busy Readers
Washington debates deportations of 513 enemy aliens, embassy status for Brussels, and bandit kidnappings. Senate rejects provisional Interallied reparations council appointment. House passes $4 minimum wage for federal employees. Wilson urges treaty ratification. Numerous foreign and domestic policy items include Prohibition enforcement, army court-martial reforms, and war savings stamps.
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House Immigration Committee
Washington
German Plot Uncovered in Coblenz Auction Fraud
Sixty Germans from Cologne Berlin and other cities were arrested by army intelligence officers over an alleged scheme to defraud the government of millions by eliminating competition at auctions of salvaged army material. The ring allegedly blocked bidding, with auction totals reaching 15 000 000 to 20 000 000 marks, diverting material to organization members and offering money to American soldiers not to bid.
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Berlin
French Troops Sent to Esch Luxemburg for Boundary Protection
French troops were dispatched to Esch Luxemburg at the request of the communal council to guard the boundaries after the departure of Ameoveit troops from Luxeosyurs.
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Frankfort
Luxemburg
Actios
Ameoveit Trosas
Luxeosyurs
Austria Reduces Army to Thirty Thousand Under Peace Terms
Austria's armed forces are cut to 30,000 on a voluntary basis as part of the peace terms presented to Austrian delegates in Paris. The agreement includes reparation clauses and other minor conditions negotiated at the talks.
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Paris
Dundee Defeats Tiplitz in 12 Rounds in Boston Bout
Sporting Johnny Dundee of New York won a decision over Joe Tiplitz of Philadelphia in a 12 round bout at Boston.
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New York
Joe Tiplitz
Philadelphia
Boston
Obituary and Diplomatic Notes From New York Dispatch
Personal James Bradley Orman former governor of Colorado died in Pueblo at age sixty nine. Frank L Polk undersecretary of state sailed from New York on the Imperator to go to the peace conference. Marshal Foch to be invited by the American Legion to visit America this fall and attend the legion’s November meeting. Calgiis
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Vienna
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Frank L. Polk
New York
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Secretary Lansing
Marshal Foch
American Legion
Legion
Calgiis
Large mass prison strike and bank robberies shock nation
At Leavenworth 2500 prisoners began a prolonged strike resisting work and white black clashes flared in Washington with deaths and injuries. Bank robberies included Phillip Fleming’s $45,899 heist in Chicago. A cashier Ralph Moyer confessed stealing about $900,000 from North Penn bank. A dirigible crash killed 12 in Chicago. Michigan votes rely on prohibition. James Hart dies in Chicago. Riots in Washington injure police and marines near the White House. A cottage raid yields alcohol seizures in Michigan Center. Rockford shops raise prices and cut hair costs starting August 1.
Hawkeye State News Mixed Advances Across Iowa
Guthrie Center Emmetsburg and Algona gain airplane ownership while Sen T C Cessna sells 1142 acres near Commerce to Linden buyers. A Boone boy scout camp pool funds 600 by Des Moines businessmen. Klilege of Sioux City becomes Waldbreitach burgomaster. Upper Iowa U plans a 300000 gym with pool and 450 seat auditorium.
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Dallas
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Andrew A. Klilege
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Towa
Tom C. Stone
Iowa Wool Growers Association
Chicago
Woodbury County
Tony Tonda
Mammouth
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J. M. Lewis
Aurelia
Hawkeye Construction Company
Webster City
D. C. Baker
Sutherland
C. Martin
Mr. Martin
J. Schroeder
Cherokee County
Edward Hornbrook
Centerville
A. L. Urick
Labor Department
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Puget Sound
Iowa City
Homer R. Dill
Iowa University
Dill
Worship in Spirit and Truth Across Ages
Lesson outlines true worship as the soul’s attitude toward God. It covers whom to worship God and Jesus Christ the Lamb, the qualifications for acceptable worship, and where to worship. Emphasizes knowledge of Christ, a born‑again nature, sanctified life, faith, and universal accessibility for all nations.
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Philippi
To Those Who Seek and the Deep Things of God
A short religious note quoting John Smith about seeking the deeper truths of faith. It emphasizes that true profit lies in receiving Christ's spirit rather than merely recognizing him in the flesh.
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John Smith
How Can One Forget God Living Within Us
A devotional musing asks how a person can forget the divine presence within and around them. It emphasizes faith as a sustaining, unforgotten influence guiding daily life and memory.
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