Palmer Defends Bosch Magneto Sale Before Senate Panel
U S Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer told the senate judiciary subcommittee he followed the law in selling the Bosch Magneto company for 4 150 000 after it was seized as a German concern. He said the sale had unanimous advisory board approval and he would keep acting under a recess appointment until the nomination's fate is decided.
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Washington
A. Mitchell Palmer
United States
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Bosch Magneto Company
Mr. Palmer
Merton E. Lewis
New York State
Harvey T. Andrews
Palmer
Senate
Bosch- Magneto ‘Company
Mitchell Palmer
Tually
Lewis
Engineers in Russia report U S troops leave Archangel
A dispatch states Aether United States forces have departed Archangel on two transports with 2213 men under Brig. Gen. W. H. Hardson. The report notes the Americans are moving from the Archangel area.
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Aether
United States
Archangel
W. Hardson
Navy officer visits aboard battleship Arkansas
Son of the chief of operations of the late navy arrived here on the battleship Arkansas amid casual army officers and crew aboard the warship.
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Son
Arkansas
Mrs Dymond Robins Heads National Women's Trade Union League
Mrs Dymond Robins, president of the National Women's Trade Union League, has qualified herself by years in Chicago's settlement district. Her home remains there, but she spends much time in Philadelphia and other cities where league work is active. The league aims to be the feminine counterpart of the American Federation of Labor.
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Dymond Robins
National Women’s Trade Union League
Chicago
Philadelphia
League
American Federation of Labor
Pure Wool Law debated by National Sheep and Wool bureau
Chicago sees clothing price shifts as Alexander Walker leads a campaign for a pure goods law to label fabrics. Virgin wool would be labeled all wool or virgin wool while shoddy or reworked wool would be clearly marked, aiming to lower prices on shoddy garments.
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Chicago
Alexander Walker
New York
National Sheep and Wool Bureau
Walker
Debate on Knox’s Peace Pact Resolution in Senate
Senator Knox opened senate debate on separating the covenant of the League of Nations from the German treaty. He said the resolution does not take a position on the league but seeks senate advice and consent to the treaty that will bring peace, reserving league provisions for later review.
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Washington
Knox
Pennsylvania
Senate
League of Nations
Germany
League
The
Senator Phelan Prohibition Rider Fails 54 to 11
In Washington in June Senator Phelan of California tried to insert a rider to the agricultural appropriation bill to except beers and light wines from war time prohibition. The Senate rejected the rider by a 54 to 11 vote.
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Washington
Phelan
California
Senate
Senate and House repeal daylight saving law in 56 to 6 and 233 to 122 votes
Senate passes repeal 56 to 6 and House 233 to 122 amid farmer support especially in the middle West. Senator La Follette Wisconsin led the measure. timing takes effect October 26 in the Senate version and October 30 in the House. conference likely to reconcile dates.
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House
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Washington
la Follette
Williams
Mississippi
Calder
New York
Newberry
Michigan
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Page
Vermont
Phipps
Colorado
Robinson
Arkansas
Bland
Indiana
Wheeler
Illinois
Esch
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Middle West
Sweet
Iowa
Knutson
Minnesota
Sanders
Campbell
Kansas
Illinois boxing bill heads to governor for decision
Springfield June 21 Legalized boxing in Illinois moves to Governor Lowden after the House passed the Gorman bill by 82 to 41. The measure allows ten round no decision bouts and its fate now rests with the governor, with expectations he may sign or let it become law without his signature.
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Springfield
Ill
Ilinois
Lowden
House
Gorman
Italy Accepts Dalmatia Settlement View At Peace Conference
Rome directs Italian delegation to accept Clemenceau Lloyd George and Wilson plan for Dalmatian settlement. Premiers Lloyd George and Cle menceau and President Wilson discussed Germany and the Italian cabinet crisis. Orlando resigns after a hostile vote and deputies demand new leadership to meet grave problems.
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Paris
Rome
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Wilson
Reuter’s Limited
Orlando
Gallenga
Italy
Same Old World For The Returned Soldier
A returning veteran from the western front finds postwar Washington life unchanged yet altered within. He faces disillusion with lobbyists and a love triangle, returns to a frail town, and ends with a humble reunion at home with his mother and child. His experience marks him but feet stay on familiar ground.
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Main Street
Thomas L. Masson
New York Evening Post
U S Troops Quit Mexico After Brief Crossing
All American troops that crossed into Mexico near Ysleta returned to the American side by Sunday night. The cavalry brigade and artillery brought back 100 Villa cavalry horses and nine prisoners. Four Villa followers were reported killed at the adobe headquarters. The move followed killings in El Paso tied to attempts to capture Juarez from Carrancistas.
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Tex
Ysleta
Here
Mexico
Bl Paso
Juarez
Twenty thousand grain cars ready for Kansas crops
Kansas City reports that twenty thousand grain cars have been accumulated in the region to handle the grain crops of Kansas Oklahoma and northern Texas. Rail administrator Hale Holden says forty thousand cars will be available by July 1.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Hale Holden
Railroad Administration
Newspaper Woman Earns an Organ Gift and Church Welcome
A newspaper woman attends church with her grandfather, who believes she has joined the church after the minister praises her fundraising stories. Grandfather rises and shouts in celebration, convinced by camp meeting memories that she joined the fold. The scene unfolds at the Indianapolis church.
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Indianapolis
The Christian Classroom Lesson Notes for June 29
Lesson outlines for all ages describe loving God, faith, and the Christian life. Key themes include eternal life through belief in Jesus, the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, sin and grace, repentance of Nineveh, faith pleasing God, love as motive and greatest gift, and practical service.
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Jesus Christ
Jesus
Israel
Christ
Sonah
Nineveh
Goa
Power From Ocean Tides and Potential Barrages
The article explains tidal power is currently small but could be significant with large basins. It cites Mont St. Michel tides about 45 feet and estimates damming bays could supply half of France’s industry. It mentions a French engineer proposing dikes across the channel and Thames estuary to create two tidal basins for continuous power.
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Mont St. Michel
France
Channel
Thames Estuary
Fireproof houses built in England impress readers
A Popular Mechanics illustrated article describes two fireproof houses in England using concrete and steel only. Floors are seamless joints with rounded corners and steel makes up window frames trimmings doors stairs and cupboard shelves. The cottages include modern conveniences and reportedly surpass wood or brick dwellings in speed and cost of construction.
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England
Popular Mechanics
Yankee ships to Black Sea cargo service announced
The Shipping Board announced a New York to Constantinople and Black Sea ports cargo service. The Huachuca, 7300 deadweight tons, sails this month, followed by the Polybius of 10000 DWT in July.
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Washington
New York
Constantinople
Black Sea
The
Shipping Board
Polybius
Vienna Halts Red Plot by Hungarian Guards
Vienna reports military measures to counter a purported plot by Hungarian Red guards to invade German Austria and proclaim a Soviet republic. The dispatch notes actions in Vienna and aims to prevent upheaval in the region.
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Vienna
Copenhagen
Bill Fixes Women's Hours Adopted by Senate
Springfield Ill June 23 the senate by a vote of 30 to 2 adopted the report of the conference committee and passed the revised bill limiting working hours of women. nine hour day is fixed for factories.
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Springfield
Ill
Senate
Ohio House Calls on Governor to Halt Prize Fight
The lower house of the Ohio legislature adopted a resolution by Representative Pearson urging Governor Cox to stop the Willard Dempsey heavyweight title bout in Columbus.
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Columbus
Ohio
Pearson
Cox
Willard-Dempsey
Catholics Win Bavarian Election in Municipal Races
The Catholic Center party won a sweeping victory across Bavaria in Sunday municipal elections. The Democratic and socialist factions trailed with only narrow margins in many districts.
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Berne
Catholic Center
Bavaria
Democratic
Eight American Steamers Detained for Germany Aid
In the Downs eight American steamers loaded with provisions for Germany are held awaiting the peace treaty signing. England reports the action as part of postwar relief and maritime compliance.
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Downs
Deal
England
Germany
Mexican Government Declares Crossing Incident Closed
Washington report states that the Mexican government considers the incident of American troop crossings into Mexican territory closed. Gen. Candido Aguilar, Carranza's confidential ambassador to the United States, issued the statement.
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Washington
Candido Aguilar
Carranza
United States
Weather tale at Washingtons death provokes California weather remark
In Fairfax County near George Washingtons home a woodcutter with no friends died recently. At his funeral no one spoke. A newcomer from the Pacific coast offered remarks on the health giving properties of California weather.
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Fairfax County
George Washington
Pacific Coast
California
Fire claims 150 in Mayaguez theater disaster
San Juan reports a deadly Mayaguez moving picture theater fire on Thursday night leaving 150 people killed or injured including many children. The blaze swept through the venue in Porto Rico, raising mourning across the island.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Mayaguez
Russian Cruiser Oleg Sunk by British Submarine
A Russian Wireless dispatch reports the Russian cruiser Oleg was sunk by a British submarine near Tolbuchan lighthouse. The sinking was announced from London in June. The loss adds to wartime naval engagements as authorities verify details from the incident.
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London
Oleg
Tolbuchan Lighthorse
Not a Handicap on the Western Front
The report claims American soldiers were not hindered by language barriers on the western front. It asserts soldiers could shoot in any language, proving to German discomfort their sight knowledge of French.
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London
Staying Away From Church Habit in Sunday Attendance
The article argues that skipping church on Sundays can become a habit to avoid and should be shunned. It notes illness and small excuses as common causes and emphasizes Jesus will be there to meet and forgive even an unworthy member.
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Jesnua
Jesus
Charity and Deplat Broter One Act of Charity
A fragmentary line from a historical source emphasizes charity as a practical revelation of divine love surpassing sermons and theological writings. It underscores charity as a living expression of faith beyond words.
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F. W. Roberson
Grandest Thing on Earth Quote Highlighted
A dated quotation extols character as the grandest legacy, arguing that every parent by God’s grace can leave virtuous conduct for children to honor, even in poverty.
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N. Macteod
Transcends All Substance and God’s Will in Present Moment
A brief philosophical note cites the idea that God’s will in the present moment transcends all substance and daily life, attributed to Madame Swetebin. The fragment emphasizes immediacy of spiritual bearing beyond material concerns.
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Madame ‘Swetebin
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