Prohibition and Campaign Funds Dominate World News
Governor Cox defends constitutional prohibition and law enforcement. Campaign expenses for McAdoo reach 443 dollars. Roosevelt named running mate. Ford may join third party. New Brunswick votes to stay dry. Stock sale permit for Nebraska farmers to market grain direct. Aerial deaths include Lieut Stanford and Mrs Long in separate crashes. Olympic teams arrive in Antwerp. Big Four Freight loss near Warsaw. Spokane jury clears Culbertson store. Duquesne AFL case upheld. Louisiana House fails to suspend rules on woman suffrage. Duluth arrest warrants target Aquor case. Parochial schools ruling deemed unconstitutional. North Carolina calls August special session on suffrage. Hill City wage dispute ends in shooting suicide. Julia Carranza accuses Obregon in open letter. Wilson urged to reconvene League Assembly. Zionist fund targets 80 million from US. Japan to fund navy build. Batum given to Georgia. Harbin evacuation planned. Mexican flight crew killed. Eugenie dies at 94. Italy confirms Giolitti support. Warsaw women recruit parade. Persia bolshevik invasion reported. Doorn royals make first motor trip. Kerry peace revolt rumors. Turkish nationalists rout claimed. Russia exits trade talks with Lloyd George conditions.
Poles Score Two Major Victories in Pripet and Volhynia
Warsaw reports Polish forces gain in the Pripet region and Volhynia. Budenny defeated and fleeing to Rovno as Poles press on. Owrucz occupation yields 200 prisoners and eight guns captured from a Bolshevik cavalry brigade. Bolshevik attacks near Rovno repulsed. London wireless adds 4000+ prisoners and 19 guns captured on July 4 on a 73 mile front. Spa talks show Polish dissatisfaction with armistice terms but readiness to accept.
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Lloyd Lenine Agents On Trial For Conspiracy
William Bross Lloyd, Winnetka millionaire, and fellow Communist Labor party members faced opening state arguments before Judge Hebel in Chicago. The prosecution described them as Lenine and Trotzky followers who repudiated the Stars and Stripes and rallied to Russia red flags advocating armory and bank bombings and arming the proletariat to topple U S law enforcement for Moscow’s third international.
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Mexico to Vote Dry Law for Regeneration Plan
In Mexico City on July 14 the Universal reports a draft law to declare all of Mexico dry. Provisional President de la Huerta backs the measure to curb alcohol consumption among Indian and mixed-race populations as part of a broader regeneration effort.
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New Brunswick Votes to Retain Prohibition
St John July 14 New Brunswick voters chose to keep the prohibition law by a margin of about 21 000. The result preserves the dry status across the province with a clear mandate.
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A Helping Hand Courtship of a Timid Farmer
A shy young farmer courts a serious-minded woman who delays speaking of love. In her father's parlor she proposes a test by squeezing her hand if he loves her. The tale ends with a moral about actions proving intent and not boasts.
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His Destination No Object in a Segregated Train Car
In a Texas day coach, a white section and a colored section are described. A half-grown black boy boards at a flag station with coins, offering payment for passage while the conductor questions him, and the boy insists he will keep riding until he dislikes the place or pays more.
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Darky
Irvin S Cobb
Saturday Evening Post
Telling Him About Betsy’s Hopeful Prediction
Mr. Blossom hosts a parlor conversation about expectations as Bobby is urged by his uncle to pursue greatness. He counters his mother’s optimism noting she misreads family plans and dates, especially regarding his sister’s marriage, which has not occurred as predicted.
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Ringworm Quip At Social Evening Stirs Jest
A Danish proverb decorum tale notes Miss Sparks wearing many rings drawing a pun by Little Eva as she calls her a ringworm. The exchange reveals observant children and a playful critique of ornate accessories during a social visit.
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