Roosevelt Likely 1920 Presidential Candidate Gardner Says
Washington report quotes Gilson Gardner asserting Colonel Theodore Roosevelt will run for president in 1920, probably as a Republican. He notes Roosevelt’s stance on war aims and party leadership while skepticism remains about Wilson’s handling of postwar policy.
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Camouflage reports on German defeat and public reaction
The July 30 dispatches describe German attempts to mask news of a Solasone Rheims setback. Reports note mixed reactions, with some criticism of the government while other stories downplay the impact of the Foch blow. Capt. Von Bergelde calls for prosecutions, blaming Von Rethmann Hollweg. Neutral sources recount Germany feeding narratives and cautious optimism in outlets like Frankfurter Zeitung and Kreuz Zeitung.
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Germany
Frankfurter Zeitung
Chicago Enforces Dark Nights Order Broadly
Five hundred members of the American Protective league were mustered in Chicago to enforce the lightless nights order. On Monday night many businesses including theaters stores and restaurants kept lamps lit despite the ruling. The city plans dark nights every Monday and Tuesday to conserve light.
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Chicago
American Protective League
Traffic cops of army kept busy behind front lines
Frank J. Taylor describes the military police M P s mapping control behind the front. The MPs organize from incoming units, regulate two traffic streams, check passes, guide personnel, and ensure gas mask readiness as troops traverse restricted zones.
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San Francisco
Peple
Convict Dodges Guards at San Quentin
KR W Newton, jailed ten years for burglary and parole violation, escaped from San Quentin with guards forming a gauntlet in daylight. He fled from the stables after having to dodge roughly six guards, as a posse of 40 men chased into the surrounding hills.
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KR. W. Newton
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Italian sisters aid Italian boys in war effort at home
In New York 50 Italian girls in factories and shops volunteer two evenings weekly to sew 2000 surgical dressings for the Red Cross. They also aid allied armies after hours. Violet Giovagnani collected funds for the blind relief fund and learned her brother was blinded in battle. The Ritz Carlton provides lunch each night.
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New York
Red Cross
Violet Giovagnani
Blind
Ritz-Carlton
Colors No Longer Made in Germany
America ends German dye dominance as U S becomes world leader in dyestuff production. Three years ago the United States depended on Germany with 3300 tons of coal tar products yearly. Now 125 factories operate and over 200 million dollars in capital fuels the domestic dye industry. Before the war the U S imported 22 000 tons annually from Germany.
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Germany
United States
Uncle Sam
Boilermakers Strike at Western Pipe & Steel in California
In Richmond California on July 30 two hundred fifty boilermakers walked out after the firm refused to raise wages to match the California Metal Trades association level and to recognize the union.
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Richmond
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Western Pipe & Steel Company
California Metal Trades Association
Allies Push Near Ardre River Amid German Defense Hold
Berlin says Franco American forces breached enemy lines along the Oureyq sector and advanced to the Ardre river area. German reports claim withdrawal to Pere en Tardenola Ville on Tardenols and repulsed storms as allies push from St Euphrase to Illeny and net 460 prisoners at Oulchy Le Chateau.
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Battle Front
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Cugny
Roosevelt and Two Washingtonians Among Casualties
In a casualty list dated July 30 Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Major Goodwin Compton of Memphis are listed as severely wounded. Major James M. McCloud of London is reported killed in action. Private J P D Miller of Lacey Washington is killed and Private J A Phares of Walla Walla is severely wounded.
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Chaeane
Goodwin Compton
Memphis
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
James M. McCloud
London
J. PD. Miller
Lacey
Washwan
J. A. Phares
Walla Walla
Ten Marine Corps Casualties Reported With Five Killed
Washington reports ten Marine casualties with five killed in action one wounded to death and four severely wounded in action as of July. The details list one fatality from wounds and four others gravely injured among the corps.
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Marine Corps
Washington
30 Killed in Japan Blowup
Eighteen car loads of powder and light bombs exploded at Shimonoseki while being loaded on a ship. At least twenty are dead and fifty injured. The ship and nearby houses were wrecked and five train passengers were killed. Most victims were stevedores loading the cargo.
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Tokyo
Shimonoweki
Best of Food for Little Folk Warned by Expert
Mrs. Max West of the United States children's bureau urges mothers to favor spinach fish and chicken over coarser meats for children. War substitutes should be limited for kids though adults may use them. Kernels call for long cooking of cereals and keeping fried foods from children.
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Washington
Max West
United States Children's Bureau
Names Captains Appointed to Emergency Fleet Vessels
Three United States Emergency Fleet Corporation ships received masters Monday. Capt. Walter H. Ferguson and Capt. Thomas Cheetham will command the Eastern Queen and Eastern King, built in Japan and delivered to the Shipping Board. Capt. Thomas P. Quinn will command the Westgrove. Appointments made by BE J Griffith, Northwest agent of the Sea Service Bureau.
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United States Emergency Fleet Corporation
Walter H. Ferguson
Thomas Cheetham
Thomas P. Quinn
Japan
United States Shipping Board
Ferguson
Cheetham
Quinn
BE. J. Griffith
Northwest
Sea Service Bureau
The
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Foundry Erection Planned at Pat-Mac Shipyard
Ground broken for a complete foundry and machine shop at the Paterson McDonald shipyard. The new complex measures 200 by 100 feet and aims for rapid completion. Delays in launching are blamed on a shortage of machinery, expected to be overcome once ready.
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Patterson- McDonald Company
Inter Allied Food Council Planned for Allied War Effort
Allied food controllers in London concurred on forming an inter allied food council to manage food problems until victory is assured. In other dispatches Field Marshal Haig reported successful raids near Ayette and Morris with German gas shelling northwest of Alberty.
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London
Inter-Allied Food Council
Ayette
Picardy
Morris
Landers
Haig
Alberty
Women’s Silk Fabrics Featured in Bon Marche Silk Week
The Bon Marche promotes Silk Week with 40 inch Crepe de Chine at 1.45 and a wide range of silks and satins. 32 inch Pongee and striped silks in many colors, long wearing Crepe Poplin at 1.10, non crushing silks, and dress satins at 1.35 to 1.65 per yard on the upper main floor.
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Belgium
BON Marche
30 Sample Bed Sets At About Factory Cost
Thirty bed sets offered in assorted fabrics including Swiss voile marquisette and bobbinet with lace trims. Full size domestic and imported sets available in cream white or Arabian tones at low prices. Displayed on the third floor of the Bon Marche.
Remnants of Muslin and Cambrie Sale Ad
Remnants of muslin and cambrie sold by the yard at 25 cents with 2 to 7 yard lengths. Two thousand yards in the lot offered Wednesday. Also Stork Sheets in sizes 36x54 and 45x54 with prices 95 cents and 1.45 dollars respectively. Lower main floor The Pon Marche.
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