Depot warehouse plan eyed to speed guard equipment
Brigadier General Henry G. Sharpe urged a federal depot system with a separate warehouse in each congressional district to speed clothing and camp supplies for national guard troops called into federal service. He argued current depots and cross country shipments cause delays, noting shoe sizes alone require many options and that district storage could track each man’s needs.
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Ashington
Federa
Enry G. Sharpe
R Corps
Sharpe
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Orisco
Congressional District
Army
Venezuela Denies Secret Pact With Peru Over Lands
Venezuelan minister Santos A. Dominici dismissed reports of a secret pact between Venezuela and Peru to seize disputed Colombian lands. He insisted Venezuela has no quarrel with Ecuador and that treaties with Colombia prevent any conflict. Other Latin officials warned that rumors of trouble persist despite official denials.
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Washington
Santos A. Dominici
Venezuela
Peru
Colombia
Venezula
Ecuador
Rail line to flood proof tracks with $1.4 million plan
Memphis July 12. The Ya zoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad announce plans to spend 1.4 million dollars to raise tracks 7 to 10 feet and move the roadbed inland to protect lines north and south from Vicksburg against Mississippi floods. Work to start immediately as flood disruptions continue to affect train operations.
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Memphis, Tenn
Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad
Vicksburg
Mississippi River
National Guard recruiting plan authorized by War Department
The War Department authorized immediate organization of a national guard recruiting service to bring regiments ordered to the front up to full war strength around 160 000 men. About 50 000 regulars on border duty would raise total engaged strength to 210 000 or more. Three officers per regiment will join the recruiting service, with one officer assigned to each battalion or unit. adjutants general will supply names. The drive follows discharge of unfit men and dependents from guard regiments while efforts to fill gaps continue.
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Washington
National Guard
War Department
Germans Hold Line as Entente Counterattacks Continue
In the east Russians press near Bukowina while Pflanzer’s forces are cut off from Von Bothmer. German submarines attacked Neham harbor and Seaham coal port, injuring a civilian as shells hit Seaham colliery. German reports claim Russian assault on Stokhod repulsed and Meuse positions advanced toward Souville with 39 officers and 2,106 men captured.
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Pflanzer
Bukowina
von Bothmer
Stokhod
Svidniki
Kovel
Seaham Harbor
North Sea
Sunderland
Daltondale
Seaham Colliery
Mametz
Trones Woods
Mamety Wood
Trones Wood
Berlin
London
Meuse
Souville
Laufe Works
Satsuma Damage to Gulf Coast Crop Declared Insignificant
Citrus experts report minimal impact from the storm on Mobile area orchards. Defoliation and some broken branches were noted but overall losses are slight, with several growers citing negligible damage and the Satsuma orange hailed as storm proof.
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Satsuma
Gulf Coast
Mobile
J. M. Kroner
J. Martin Kroner
Dawes
A. H. Daves
Irvington
Shore Acres
George Fearn, Jr
A. B. Gaston
Maloney
Russians Beat Back Turkish Attacks in Caucasus War
The war office announced Russians repulsed counter-attacks against Turkish forces in the Caucasus. In Mesopotamia a small party of British troops was forced to flee.
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Constantinople
Caucasus
War Office
Mesopotamia
Puss in Boots Jr. Takes a Misty Forest Flight
Puss Junior awakens in the potter's house to a misty morning and rides with Mother Goose on the Gander over Sherwood Forest. They enjoy a sunrise after rain, listen to the gander’s quips, and discuss thinking aloud as they travel. The scene blends playful dialogue with nature’s fresh start.
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Puss Junior
Sherwood Forest
Puss
Mother Goose
Goose
Gander
Alkali Makes Soap Bad for Washing Hair
Alkali in most soaps or shampoos dries the scalp and brittles hair. Use pure refined coconut oil for washing. it is cheap, greaseless, and cleans thoroughly with a rich lather. A small amount leaves hair soft bright and easy to manage while removing dust dirt and dandruff.
Sister of George M. Cohan Dies in New York Hotel
Mrs. Fred Nichol formerly Miss Josephine Cohan sister of actor George M. Cohan died today in a New York hotel. Her death marks the end of a prominent stage family member in the city.
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New York
Fred Nichol
Josephine Cohan
George M. Cohan
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Puss IN Boots, JR
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