Smith criticizes Congress for war improvements and waterway delays
Louis June seer slo parents nd waterways will go far to reducing living es EK. Smith, chair of the alley Association, denounces Congress for insufficient appropriations for war and river projects. He cites a $12,000 appropriation as paltry and accuses officials of penny ante handling while Mississippi river developments have stalled for 30 years. Railroads are said to have reached capacity, contributing to underproduction.
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Mississippi Alley
Feminine Frippery Figures in Newark Murder Probe
New York date June 18 detectives probe the Joseph B. Elwell homicide in Newark focusing on housekeeper Marie Larsen and a mysterious lingerie owner. Larsen will identify the owner and both women face questions about the pink silk garments and whether Elwell slept or was awakened after discovery of his condition. District Attorney Swann says no suspicions yet against either woman.
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New York
Joseph B. Elwell
Reles
Marie 4Arsen
Iwell
Elwell House
Elwell
Larsen
Mr. Bilwell
Mr. Elwell
Finell
Geddes and Taft Speak on US Britain Relations in Baltimore
British ambassador Sir Auckland Geddes urged mutual understanding between the United States and Great Britain while warning of suspicion in both nations. Former President Taft asserted the League of Nations would be adopted after the election and urged non interference in British domestic matters. The event was a Maryland English Speaking Union dinner at the Belvedere Hotel.
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Baltimore
Sir Auckland Geddes
William H. Taft
Maryland
English Speaking Union
Hotel Belve‘dere
United States
Great Britain
Sir Auckland
Taft
America
League of Nations
América
Pathe
Adam Glass
Railroad unions take lead at AFL in government ownership push
Montreal dispatch reports railroad groups gain control of AFL policy after backing government ownership of railways. Leaders claim unions dictate federation direction while questions arise about Gompers retirement and Stone’s influence amid bids for next convention site.
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International News Service
Montreal
American Federation of Labor
American Labor Movement
H. Heberling
Switchmens’ Union of North America
Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Warren Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Gompers
American Labor
Stone
Denver
Los Angeles
Birmingham
Ala
Edwards Held Back by Official Labor
Trenton June 18 Governor Edward S Edwards a Democratic presidential candidate did not ride the special train with New Jersey delegates to the San Francisco convention. Officials said urgent duties kept him behind while delegates planned to attend if his schedule allowed.
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Trenton
N. J
Edward S. Edwards
New Jersey
San Francisco
Chinese Women Embrace Modest English Styles in China
From Bhanghati June 18 report in North China Daily News, Chinese women rapidly adopt English dress with excellent taste and discrimination. The favored style is real and modest, reflecting evolving local fashion choices.
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Bhanghati
North China Daily News
London Churches Face Drive to Sell Historic Sites
London is provoked by a proposal to demolish 19 churches and sell the sites to bank and commercial syndicates. The plan, seen as sacrificing sacred spaces for short term gain, has grown for several years and faces strong opposition.
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London
Uncle Sam Drier Yet Promises Enforce Prohibition
June 18 report notes William M Williams commissioner of internal revenue vows to curb thirst now that Supreme Court has cleared obstacles to prohibition and the Volstead act enabling strict enforcement nationwide.
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Washington
William M. Williams
Internal Revenue
United States Supreme Court
Williams
United States
No War Trophies for English Town
London June 18 The town of Whaling refused to permit a German rifle to hang in a school citing not forcing children to remember the war. A councillor called it a reminder of horrors and another described the trophies as rusty masses of iron.
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London
Whaling
Popular music called unspeakable at federation meeting
At the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial in Des Moines Iowa Mrs Marx Obendorfer of Chicago declared popular music of the day in America was unspeakable. The convention discussed by law revisions reorganization and child welfare efforts with slow progress and plans to resume talks the next day.
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Des Moines
America
Marx Obendorfer
Chicago
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Josiah Evans Cowles
General Federation
Italy and Spain Recognize Huerta Regime
In Mexico City on June 18 reports indicate semi official circles say Italy and Spain have recognized the provisional government of Venustiano Huerta. China already recognized Huerta first and Britain and Japan are expected to follow.
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Mexico City
Tony
Italy
Spain
Provisiona
de la Huerta
Great Britain
Japan
China
Huerts
Steroline—A Sterilizing Mouth Wash For Health
Dental science warns the mouth hosts germs with about ninety five percent infected. Steroline provides sterilization of mouth teeth and throat as a daily wash and gargle to prevent infection, improve breath, and guard against throat troubles. A large bottle costs half a dollar.
TAFFETA SILKS FOR MORNING OR EVENING WEAR
Fabric advertisement lists taffeta silks available for morning noon or evening wear in black purple gray yellow and turquoise. Width 36 inches regular price 3.50 sale price 2.98 featuring a discount for shoppers.
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United States Junior Chamber ‘of Commerce
James Ores
Newark
Bellars
Eatonic
Sctacamionee Dekton
Geddes
England
U. S
Britain
Skin & Marine
Dauphin Street
Liberal Credit
Palm Beach
Day
Edwards
Sam
Huerta
Geneva
Conrad
Trieste
Eesterday
Lake Constance
Aul
The
Toggery Mobile’s
Ene Men’s Shop
ST. Emanuel and
Dauphin Sts
Lichtbach Bros
Westinghouse Electric
Mobile
Jacob Shook
Emanuel ST
McLean-Young Packing CO
Fomnely Ko
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