Terms Up To President Borah Opposes Wilson Treaty
Senator Borah declares opposition to any interpretations reservations or amendments to the peace treaty and says he will vote against it as a whole. The discussion centers on Senate guidance and potential reservations before ratification. Indications show a presidential tour may start August 10 as the White House plans further talks with Republican senators.
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Washington
White House
Warren
Wyoming
Senate
Warren Kind
Spencer
Missouri
Wilson
France
Lansing
Smith
Arizona
Foreign Relations Committee
Torah
Idaho
Taft
League of Nations
Borah
Virginia
New York
Rhode Island
Hartz Starts 8000 Mile Rim Flight From Mineola
Lieut Colonel R S Hartz and four crew members in a Martin bomber begin an 8000 mile circular flight around the United States from Mineola New York heading toward Augusta Maine then Cleveland Ohio. Earlier leg from Washington took 2 hours 47 minutes a water tank leak was fixed in flight.
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Mineola
N. Y
R. S. Hartz
Martin
Augusta
Hartz
Washington
Baltimore
Cleveland
United States
Federal Judge rules beer over 0.5% alcohol illegal
Chicago July 25 Federal Judge Page ruled that brewing and selling malt beverages with more than one half of one percent alcohol is illegal He overruled a demurrer from Stenson Brewing Company to a government information bill Judge Page said Congress intended to prohibit sale or manufacture of beer exceeding the alcohol limit
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Chicago
Page
Stenson Brewing Company
Congress
Deutsche Bank in Talks for Large New York Loan
Berlin reports that negotiations between Deutsche Bank and New York financial institutions for a substantial, yet undisclosed loan are progressing favorably, according to official sources.
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Berlin
The
Associates Press
Deutsche Bank
New York
Boehm and Lander Seize Control in Hungary
Rumors confirm Boehm, long time commander of Hungarian forces, and Landerhave ousted Bela Kun from power. Reports say Boehm was recently described as in prison, while still claimed to oversee the communist government.
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Lander
Bela” Kun
Boehm
French Troops Sent to Esch to Shield Foundries
French troops move to Esch Luxemburg at the request of the communal council to guard the foundries following the departure of American troops from Luxemburg.
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Frankfort
Havas
Esch
Luxemburg
Pritish Honor An Editor In Mexico
Felix M. Palavincini owner of El Universal and former secretary of public instruction will receive the cross of commander of the British charge d affaires for pro Allied services during the war. The award marks a rare journalist honor shared only with Viscount Northcliffe among journalists.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Felix M. Palavincini
el Universal
Public Instuction
Senor Palavincini
Viscount Northcliffe
Yankees Stop Hungrafters At An Auction
Sixty Germans from Cologne Berlin and other cities were arrested by army intelligence in Coblenz for alleged fraud to defraud the government by eliminating competition at auctions of salvaged army material. The organization kept bidders away and large sums were offered to not bid. Material sold to members may not be delivered.
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Coblenz
Associated Press
Cologne
Berlin
Flight Planned Transcontinental Run From Dayton
Captain Roy N. Francis left McCookfield at 8 08 AM in a Martin bomber for New York where he will begin a transcontinental flight in a few days. Joining him are Lieutenant Peter Welch Lieutenant F Cerruti and Sergeant 8 B Madan.
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Dayton, O
Roy N. Francis
McCookfield
Martin
New York
North Platte
Neb
Peter Welch
F. Cerruti
8. B. Madan
Coal Mine Strike Ends After Wide Labor Settlement
London reports a settlement ending a strike by about 250000 coal miners that threatened to halt many industries. The Associated Press notes the accord concludes industrial disruption across the sector.
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London
Associated Press
Lynching of Berry Washington in Milan Ga detailed
New York reports from Atlanta describe the May 24 lynching of Berry Washington a 72 year old Negro in Milan Georgia after he killed John Dandy a white man in defense of two young Negro women. Washington was dragged from McCrae jail by a mob and hanged at the site of Dandy's killing with bullets fired into his body.
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New York
Milan
Berry Washington
John Dandy
Atlanta
Dandy
Washington
McCrae
Ile
President explains Siberia intervention aims and duration
President Wilson told the Senate the Siberian expedition protects and maintains the railroad and provides relief to Siberian Russians. He said troops stay as long as the railroad operation requires, with no intent to infringe Russian sovereignty. The plan, made with Japan, centers on railroad safety and humanitarian aid.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Siberia
Siberian
John F. Stevens
Japan
Liberia
Johnson
California
Croatians Move to Break From Serbia and Proclaim Republic
Dispatches from Agram and Gratz report a serious revolt in Croatia as troops desert, insignia torn from officers, and a movement for separation from Serbia with a Croatian republic proclaimed in several towns. Violent clashes occur at Marburg with many killed as demobilization fuels unrest.
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Paris
Agram and
Gratz
Croatia
Serbia
Subaltersa
Agram
Havas
Women Granted 40 Cents Weekly Vacation in Massachusetts
Massachusetts minimum wage commission sets a 12.50 weekly minimum for women in candy factories to cover living costs and health maintenance. Budget shows 7 for board and lodging, 2.25 for clothing, 0.40 for vacation, and 0.80 for savings with other essentials itemized.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Masschusetts
Italian town to be renamed America for aid
Washington reports a Mugello valley Italian town damaged by a recent earthquake will be renamed America in thanks for the large aid extended by the American Red Cross to the victims.
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America
Washington
Mugello Valley
Italy
Red Cross
Forest fires dampened by rain in Michigan upper peninsula
Rain in the upper peninsula of Michigan slowed most woods fires today near Escanaba. Officials said reports of major forest fire losses were exaggerated, with only a few isolated areas seeing serious damage.
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Escanaba
Mich
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Paris Dispatch Denies Mutiny in Jugevia
Official news from Laibach via Vienna and Basle states that rumors of mutiny and other troubles in Jugevia are denied and that order and tranquility prevail throughout the country.
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Paris
Jugevia
Laibach
Jugo-Slavia
Vienna
Basle
Mail pilots fired for refusing to fly amid fog
Washington reports mail plane pilots dismissed after refusing to fly unless two discharged colleagues were reinstated. A nationwide aerial mail strike followed, with pilots citing unsafe, fast planes and poor weather conditions as reasons for not taking out flights.
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Washington
Post Office Department
New York
Chicago
Bellefonte
Belmont Park
Long Island
Leon Smith
Hamilton Lee
Praeger
Otto Praeger
Air Mail
Lee
Smith
Stanton
Cleveland
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