Nation rejoices with peace pageant for independence day
Washington marks the first Fourth of July anniversary since the war end with a peace pageant featuring floats representing all nations with diplomats in Washington. The celebration ends with a fireworks display on the Washington Monument grounds attended by the president's cabinet, Congress, the Supreme Court, and foreign diplomats.
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Peru rebels seize capital and jail President Pardo
Lima reports a morning revolution led by General A. A. Caceres who imprisoned President Pardo and his cabinet. Caceres handed power to Augusto B. Leguia, the elected successor, in a bloodless coup. Inquiries abroad found no confirmation and the Peru election dispute continues.
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Pardo
A. A. Caceres
Augusto B. Leguia
New York
Washington
Independent Party
Antero Agpillaga
Switzerland to Ratify the Peace Treaty
Zurich reports that Switzerland will bring the peace treaty before the German assembly at Weimar for ratification tomorrow. The Nouvelle Gazette says the assembly is likely to approve unconditionally. A German note to the Paris peace conference indicates ratification is expected early next week.
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Paris
Weather delays Kerrs non stop flight to New York
Dense fog after heavy rain forced Vice Admiral Mark Kerr to delay the Handley Page non stop flight to New York. The start was postponed until weather clears, expected to be some time this afternoon around noon.
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Memorial for Men Sacrificed in French Fields
Paris reports a monument to American soldiers who died in France will be erected near Lafayette’s tomb in Picpus cemetery in May next year. Andre Tardieu announced this after the Lafayette tribute as Hugh Wallace laid a wreath. The sculptor Bartholome is named for the monument. Troop returns: Santa Cecelia and Lancaster arrive with 58 officers and 4125 troops from St Nazaire and Bordeaux.
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Army casualty list lists Private Sivertsen killed in action
Northwest Casualty Washington reports Private Ingvald J. Sivertsen of Port Blakely Washington among soldiers listed as killed in action in the latest casualty list issued from the theater.
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Ingvald J. Sivertsen
Henry Peterson
Port Blakely
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Wallace praises Lafayette day and Wilson policy in Paris
Paris July 4 Ambassador Hugh C Wallace American chamber of commerce lunch speaker recalls 1776 1919 and the allied war effort. He endorses Wilson's policy as the path to a brotherhood of man and says the spirit helped win the great war and must guide postwar peace. Wallace lays a wreath on Lafayette's tomb.
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American Chamber of Commerce Today
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America
Washington
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Wallace
Germany Adopts New National Flag Colors
The German national assembly, per Weimar dispatches, adopted new national colors black red and gold and a commercial flag black white and red with a black red and gold jack in the upper left corner by a 211 to 8 vote.
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Precautions Tight as Nation Prepares for July Fourth
Washington closes public buildings and officials homes to guard against anarchist threats. Justice official Flynn says every measure taken to prevent outrage. Chicago rigs militia and reserves ready as no parade permits issued. New York streets crowded with guards and police and emergency crews on alert against bomb threats.
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New York
Six Drowned Crossing Creek Near Sterling Colo
Mrs Arthur Kistler wife of a Stoneham farmer and her four children aged up to 15 with her mother in law were drowned while fording Pawnee creek about 30 miles east of Sterling while en route to Sterling for Fourth of July festivities.
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Commander of RB.34 and Reid airship chief described
The article profiles the commander of Reid the British airship RB.34 chosen to be the first dirigible to cross the Atlantic. It compares his role to a great ocean liner captain with a ship longer and costlier to build and navigation risk higher due to new air navigation.
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Paris Celebrates Independence Day As Extra Holiday
Paris observers marked July 4 with offices closed and a grand parade in Place de la Concorde. American and French troops, Marines and sailors led by General Pershing and Marshal Moch passed President Poincare as crowds cheered.
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Former Kaiser To Be Tried In London This Autumn
London reports Premier Lloyd George stated the former German emperor would be tried in London. A commission will lay down trial procedures as Allies plan extradition steps. HollandMay refuse surrender and may trigger a wider dispute over enforcing the peace treaty.
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British Premier’s Emperor Trial Surprise Reaches American Delegation
In Paris on July 4 Premier Lloyd George stated in the House of Commons that the former German emperor’s trial would proceed. American peace delegates and conference members say no prior information had been communicated to them about any decision.
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Lloyd George
House of Commons
Conference
Lost for Time Giant Airship Heads Toward New York
In a day of limited strike impact Chicago labor balked at a five day protest over Thomas Mooney and Warren Billings conviction. Meanwhile the R34 airship faced fog and navigation changes as it approached Mineola and Newfoundland with a planned New York arrival anticipated Saturday.
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Strike to Free Mooney Aids Protest Action
San Francisco reports no new developments as the International Workers Defense League tracks the Mooney case. Felix Schulberg announced a five day sympathy strike involving up to one million workers in the United States and Canada.
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Council of three to decide trial place details
The British premier disclosed details to the Council of Three concerning the place of trial and related matters. The report notes deliberations on venue and procedural aspects affecting the case.
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Council of Three
R-34 Arrives Near New York After Notre Dame Reading
The dirigible R-34 is expected to reach New York early Saturday morning. Lieutenant Colonel F W Lucas of the Royal Air Force, supervising the R-34 section, has only press dispatches for progress and declined further details.
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