Forest Fires In Northwest Threaten Vast Losses
Spokane dispatch reports forest supervisor Flint warning of a potential regional holocaust if rains do not come. Priest River fires burn 3000 acres of cut over land and threaten green timber owned by state and federal governments. Upper Priest River fires near the international boundary roar on with winds complicating containment as Kalispell reports fires in western Montana beyond control. Several towns risk destruction as crews are rushed from across the region to battle the blazes.
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Chicago Fire Dept Strike Sets City on Guard
Chicago officials report fire department and pumping station engineers have resigned after voting to stay off duty until an eighty cent hourly wage is granted. Stations will be emergency manned to ensure protection. Traction workers vote to strike. union sends result to Boston for final decision. A four aldermen and union reps plan to meet Monday to discuss the scenario. Ten thousand packing house workers also strike amid police details at stockyards.
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Chicago
Boston
Union
Thompson
Strike epidemic sweeps nation for pay and hours
Washington July 19 an epidemic of strikes spreads nationwide. Workers seek higher pay shorter working days and the right to collective bargaining and to organize shop committees to deal with employers through the Labor Department reports.
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Washington
Labor Department
Ansell resigns from Army to continue wage against court martial injustices
Washington July 19 Lieut Colonel Samuel Ansell the storm center of the court martial fight was resigned from the army and will continue to wage the campaign against court martial injustices as a member of a law firm with offices in Washington and New York.
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Washington
Samuel Ansell
New York
President Signs Revised Sundry Civil Bill
President Wilson signs the sundry civil bill in Washington, noting the measure was amended after his veto of the initial version passed by Congress. The action follows changes aligned with his policy goals.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Wilson Expected to Decide on Russian Blockade Action
Paris July 19 The Russian blockade reply awaits with great interest. France favors an embargo but unity of action is sought, and Wilsons decision is expected to be final and accepted by the Allies.
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Paris
Wilson
First Christian Church Seeks All to Attend Services
Sidney M. Bedford, pastor invites all to church with a full slate of activities. Church school at 9 40 a m, morning worship at 10 50 a m on the theme The Necessity of Vision, evening worship at 7 p m The Our Only Source of Glorying, Christian Endeavor at 7 p m, mid week prayer at 8 p m Wednesday. Young Ladies Mission Circle meets Monday at 8 p m at Mrs Jim Johnson home.
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First Christian Church
Sidney M. Bedford
Christian Endeavor
Young Ladies Mission Circle
Jim Johnson
Corner Penn Ave Church Service Agenda
Corner Penn Ave at Third hosts sermons at 10 45 a m and 8 p m. Morning subject The Reign of Christ. Evening topic More about the League of Nations continuing last Sunday's discussion. Sunday school at 9 30 a m with The Lord's Supper. Senior Endeavor Society on the lawn west of the church at 7 15 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday night.
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Christ
League of Nations
First Church of Christ Scientist Schedule at Masonic Temple
The regular morning service starts at 11 o clock with the subject Life. Sunday school meets at 9 45 a m. Wednesday evening testimonial services begin at 8 p m. Reading-room at Citizens National Bank building open weekdays 3 to 6 p m. The public is cordially invited to attend and visit.
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Citizens National Bank
Regular Sabbath and Evening Services at Churches
First M. F. Church led by Pastor Ray S. Dunn offers Sabbath services with a morning sermon and anthem One Thing Have I Desired of the Lord. Sunday school for all ages invited. evening service features a short sermon and solo by Mrs. Trowl. Sacred Concert at The Armory follows. First Methodist South schedules Sunday school 9:45 with Rev. S. E. Allison preaching at 11, and a choir concert at 7.15 with multiple solos and a ten minute address by the pastor. The Armory concert features Rosehe Chorus, Miss Bernice Shepherd, Miss De Moss, Mr. Kiefer, and others. Public invited to the cool, renovated Armory service.
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Jas. Kroll
S. E. Allison
Bernice Shepherd
Beauty and
Crabbe
Kiefer
Asplund to Review Chaves County Tax Levies
Rupert F. Asplund editor of the New Mexico Tax Review and director of the Taxpayers Association of New Mexico arrives in Roswell to examine county tax levies with Chaves county commissioners. The association led by Herbert J. Hagerman plans Santa Fe meeting August 18 and may join a proposed tax officials conference.
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Santa Fe
New Mexico Tax Review
Taxpayers Association of New
Asplund
Roswell
Hagerman
Chaves County
Taxpayers’ Association
State Tax Commission
The
Taxpayers Association
Champions win golf series in close finish
The Champions clinched the golf series by six points to win the series 11 points ahead of Contenders. Final standings show Champions 96, Contenders 85, with a victory dinner at the Country Club house at 7:00 p.m. tonight. Individual Fourth game scores list players across four foursomes, plus a separate six holes segment.
Institute Boys at the Presidio
Five hundred cadets from forty colleges and schools across the western states attend the ROTC camp at the Presidio San Francisco from June 21 to August 9 with fifty officers and NCOs as instructors. Training includes rifle practice, tactics, drill, and physical conditioning, plus entertainment and field trips. Seventy cadets hail from New Mexico Military Institute, forming the largest single group. many names from Roswell and nearby towns listed among Senior Advanced and Senior Basic Courses.
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Idaho
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Oregon
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iReserve Officers’ Training Corps
Presidion
San Francisco
Army
Fort Barry
Caldwell
N. J
Red Cross
War Camp Community Service
San Francisco Bay
Pierce A. Murphy
New Mexico Military Institute
The
Military Institute
Big Fleet of American Warships To The Pacific
Newport News dispatch reports a Pacific fleet voyage led by 25 destroyers under Admiral Rodman departing Hampton Roads at 8 30 am. The squadron includes eight powerful battleships, with six more ships to join at sea. Upon arrival the permanent Pacific fleet will total about 200 ships, 2000 officers and 33000 men.
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Newport News
Pacific Fleet
Rodman
Hampton Roads
Millions greet Allied troops in London victory parade
A huge crowd filled London streets as about nineteen thousand Allied soldiers from twelve nations marched in celebration of peace. General Haig led British and colonial units, General Pershing directed American forces, followed by about forty thousand sailors and merchant marines under Admiral Beatty. The three hour procession showcased coordinated Allied victory.
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Haig
Pershing
Admiral Beaty
Germany to outline peace relations plan with nations
Berlin July 19 Chancellor Bauer and Foreign Minister Mueller will deliver a series of speeches next week to explain Germany’s postwar aims. They are expected to urge American aid while some warn against a one sided policy. The goal is to restore friendly ties with all nations.
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Berlin
Bauer
Mueller
Germany
America
President Fails To Persuade Senators On Reservations
Washington July 19 The Presidents stance on reservations in the peace treaty sparks a heated Senate debate. Administration allies say he may accept explanatory reservations while opponents claim he is adamant against any reservation. Senator Hitchcock asserts the President opposes all recreations and seeks ratification as is.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Congress to Probe Packers Propaganda Charge in Senate
Washington July 19 Congress will investigate charges that packing companies run nationwide propaganda to sway Congress against the Kenyon bill imposing tighter restrictions. Senator Kenyon announced the plan and said evidence will be presented to the Senate Agricultural Committee which will conduct the inquiry.
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Congress
Senatr Kenyon
Senate Agricultural Committee
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