U. S. Opens Big War on Profiteers in Paris Treaty Row
President Wilson submits a protocol to accompany the German peace treaty with a letter explaining it arose from written interchanges in Paris with American allied and German delegates. The move follows broad talks on fighting profiteering as prices rise. The Supreme Economic Council in London studies an international body to curb trusts and food control. State officials readied army food distribution measures as a Housewives League leader proposed a food portfolio.
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Senate
Germany
Paris
Julian Heath
Housewives League
Colonel Johnston Receives Distinguished Service Medal
Col Johnston, chief of staff in the Southern Department, is awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his wartime duties organizing officer training camps and approving commissions. He supervised training camp officers and directed riverine operations. the honor was announced at Southern Department headquarters.
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W.T. Tomnston
Southerts
Southern Department
Tolimstan
Washington
Col. Johnston
Europe
Cm.delpsten
Army General Staff
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Sinre
Shorty
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Cal. DeRusey C. Cabell
Comimane
Deyar
Col. Johnstut
Age Toa
Wilson backs wage board for railway workers
President Wilson recommended creating a body to investigate railway employes wage questions and endorsed recognizing rising cost of living. Unions representing about 690,000 conductors, brakemen, trainmen and shop workers demand a 15 to 25 percent raise with time and a half for overtime, potentially nearing one million workers.
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Ralpil F. Coucie
United Press
Quashington
D.C
Wilson
Representativeohn J. Esch
House
Hines
Sltom
Washington, D.C
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Railroad Wage Adjustment Board
L. EK. Shenward
Pan Wrotherhand
Truemen
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Bald John Seck
American Federation of Labor
Cleveland
Wimothy Shea
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Stone
Lovaman Engineers
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Tonny
Hays Cannot Seek Indiana Governor Race
Report from Kokomo Indiana states Hays is unable to run for governor due to party and legal constraints. The piece notes connections with party leaders and editorial calls urging action to limit the nomination. Local political dynamics and potential ties are highlighted as central factors shaping the contest.
Army store planned in city to sell wartime food to residents
An Army store may open at Alamo Plaza or a central city site to sell bacon, canned meats and canned vegetables at wholesale, then to residents at low prices. Maj. Purvis and Col. Hilgard seek Washington approval to run a temporary state operation with officers and privates handling distribution. The plan aims to rid Fort Sam Houston warehouses of excess wartime stock and lower living costs for San Antonio households.
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Alamo Plaza
San Antonio
Mr . Hilgard
Edwin N. Pains Feee
Washington
Quartermaster
Fort Sam Houston
Elmer of
Texas
Purvis
Axett
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Thermy
Maj. Forvis
Helwa
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Reservations to the League Being Drawn
International law experts close to the Wilson administration draft reservations to the peace treaty to avoid sending it back to the other powers. Reports indicate the President might accept reservations to secure treaty approval, with Republican senators reportedly urging this approach while White House aides assess political feasibility.
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L. C. Martin
United Tress
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Inter
White House
Jimmy Wilson
League
Forriga
Quinalong
Bernard Veroct
Prohibition Pusher Proposes Amendment Aid
California Representative Rania introduces a bill to apply prohibition provisions nationwide. The measure aims to prevent breweries or distilleries from shifting operations abroad as the drive for a dry world gains momentum. Hotel fire in Beatrice causes 250000 dollar loss. Early morning blaze destroys the hotel, with extensive damage and total destruction of the building.
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Calited Press
Washington, D.C
Rania
California
Allies Demand Bela Kun Abdication as Soviet Leader
Vienna July 21 British Commissioner Cunningham led allied demands for Bela Kun to abdicate and remove Soviet power in Hungary. Emissaries reportedly offered concessions if Kun remained undisturbed, while allies pressed for his immediate removal as Hungarian Soviet leader ahead of Budapest talks.
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Vienna
Budapest
Cunningham
Bela Kan
Bela Kun
Splendid Selection of Wall Paper Preserved for Display
Advertisement fragment shows Fred Hummert at 2046 W Commerce unable to meet vent needs in wallpanes. Also mentions Tailor McNee Jewelry Co carrying first in diamonds and platinum and a reference to National Bank of Pps.
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Fred Hummert
W. Commerce
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Asesning National Bank of Pps, Uuu Jewelry
Palmer to Lead Battle Against Food Profiteers
Attorney General Palmer announced that existing federal laws will be used to curb profiteers in necessities and that new laws may be proposed to help the government fight high prices. He spoke after a White House meeting with Secretary Taft?lu. The impression is the officials discussed measures at a late meeting.
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Palmer
Washington
Supreme Economic Council
London
International Economic Council
Kenyon
Washington, D. C
White House
Tumulu
Germany approves new constitution amid political tension
Weimar era leaders ratify a new constitution establishing a form of parliamentary government. Catholics and voters support the move while ministers warn that dangers from revolution persist and call for a stronger democratic element. Berlin reports note rebuilding talks with Versailles and regional tensions in Europe.
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Weimar
Germany
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David
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France
Berlin
Versailles
Garrane
Mexico
Deutsche Zeitung
America
United States
Monroe
United South America
Russia’s Bolshevik regime collapses under Kolchak
Washington Aug 1 The Bolshevik regime appears to be collapsing while Russia under Kolchak is re establishing itself Ambassador Boris Bakhmeteff returning from Paris says recovery toward a self governing and united Russia is underway He notes United States recognition will aid the Kolchak administration and end the county’s uncertainty and hesitancy as the nation moves toward peace and sovereignty
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Ashington
D. C
Russia
Kolchak
Boris Bakhmeteff
United States
Bakhmeteff
Washington
Paris
Hakhmetete
Mtassia
Tag Iolehak
Milwaukee Witness Claims Planes Burned in France
Dr. Gilbert H. Guarke, just back from France with Base Hospital HL, says he witnessed a incendiary fire in Colombext-les-Selles area where over a hundred planes were destroyed to avoid transport home. He cites a French remiss ion refusal to purchase them.
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France
United Press
Milwaukee
Gilbert H. Guarke
Chicago Quiet After Riots With 34 Deaths
Chicago August 1 State reports rate rioting had ceased and the death toll stood at 34 with 19 negroes and 15 whites killed. George Stauber 23 charged with murder for throwing a stone that caused a drowning. City to rush food supplies to the black belt as officials move to restore order and provide relief.
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United Press
Chicago
George Stauber
Stauber
Lewis Taylor
William Debold
Black Belt
John Ward
Daniel Cartan
Cartan
Ward
Io All
Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity
The forecast notes tonight and Saturday expect fair conditions with plume of wind. maximum temperatures listed as 2 to 4 degrees, with uncertain phrasing about Texan locales and general conditions.
The For Co The largest Soy fishers in the world Ade y
The fragmentary note mentions The For Company as a large actor associated with soy fishing, described as among the world’s biggest in the field. Details are sparse and no clear events, dates, or locations are provided.
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For Co
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Wilson and advisers weigh steps to cut prices
Washington reports indicate President Wilson and Cabinet will pursue actions to lower the cost of living. Attorney General Palmer said Cabinet meetings are planned to discover causes of soaring prices and devise a regulatory program, with several officials voicing views on money supply, profiteering, and wage-price dynamics.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
Palmer
Redfield
Glass
Houston
Hines
Culver
Murdock
Army food sale announced in Newark New Jersey
Following division of nearly tons of army rations at 22 cents under late retail price Mayor Gillen moved to sell canned vegetables and ham as government stores. The sale lists tomatoes at 9 cents a can pork and beans at 6 and 1 half cents, corn at 8 cents, beans at 12 cents. The plan will run through the city’s relief operations.
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United Ress
Newark
N. al
Gillen
Hamsant
Xian Ak
Aviators Body Arrives Here for Burial in Texas
The body of Lieut. Stephen B. Johnston of Lockhart, killed in a Mineola airplane crash, arrived in San Antonio for burial. He served as an instructor, superintendent of schools, and pastor’s son, previously noted for bravery. Companion Lieut. Ames C. Pigan was slightly injured. Johnston, Alabama native, 29, was transportation from Mineola after the crash involving the Aviator Sling Corps.
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Montha
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