Pacific Fleet Sails for Pacific Coast to Guard West
Newport News Va July 19 The new Pacific fleet the first powerful battle force this country has ever assembled to guard the western coast sailed from Hampden Roads Va at 8 30 a m today for the Pacific coast led by 25 destroyers and Admiral Hugh Rodman Dozens of destroyers were lined up with the flagship New Mexico The fleet will pass through the Panama Canal and grow to about 200 ships with 30 000 men and 16 battleships when complete The force includes the flagships Birmingham New Mexico and Virginia among others and will add six more battleships and all pacific cruisers as it proceeds The admiral and staff accompanied by a long line of officers and officials accompanied the New Mexico on the voyage
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Pacific Coast
Newport News
Hampden Roads
Hugh Rodman
Old Point Comfort
Birmingham
Admiral Rodman
New Mexico
Wyoming
Arkansas
New York
Texas
Arizona
Idaho
Mississippi
Panama Canal
Canal
Pacific
Virginia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Georgia
Nebraska
Vermont
Clarence F. Williams
Atlantic
N. A. Twining
George R. Venable
Forest Fires Rage Across Washington State
Forest fires sweep through Washington as drought intensifies and winds push flames across forests. State forester F E Pape at Olympia issues urgent appeals to logging firms to prevent fires from slashings and logging operations. Many fires trace to sparks from donkey engines and logging trains.
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Washington
Seattle
Wash
F. E. Pape
Olympia
Pape
Montana towns in danger as fires rage in west
High winds fanned forest fires across Western Montana and Northern Idaho pushing several blazes beyond control. Crews from across Montana raced to the woods as officials warned only a wind lull could halt the spread.
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Montana
Kalispel
Mont
Idaho
Forest District
Ansell resigns from court martial reform fight
Lieut. Colonel Samuel T. Ansell sent his resignation to the War Department amid the ongoing campaign to reform army court martial procedures. He will join a Washington New York law firm to continue pushing for changes in alleged injustices.
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Washington
Samuel T. Ansell
War Department
Ansell
New York
Wilson Signs Civil Sundry Appropriation Bill
President Wilson signed the Civil Sundry appropriation bill after vetoing the original for lacking funds for vocational rehabilitation of wounded and disabled soldiers. The new measure provides 8 million dollars for that work, with 6 million in another act, totaling 14 million dollars.
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Wilson
Washington
Famous aviatrix killed in Crotoy crash
Paris July 19 Baroness De la Roche, renowned French aviatrix and ten year licensed pilot who held the women's altitude record of 15 700 feet, was killed when her aeroplane fell over Crotoy yesterday. Washington July 19 Army strength July 14 estimated at 782 000 with 282 000 in Europe.
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Paris
Baroness de la Roche
Crotoy
Strike Situation Grows Across Nation
Washington reports a serious national strike wave with no total out estimate. Seamen strike on Atlantic gulf ports continues as 28 000 railway shopmen on 16 roads threaten to quit for higher pay. Chicago machinists and Boston street cars locked out amid wider eastern stoppages. Over 500 ships idle, embargoes spreading as lines react.
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U.S
Washington
Labor Department
Atlantic
Gulf Gorts
Southeastern
Railway Administration
Chicago
Boston
Department of Labor
Gulf
Strikes Rise as Chicago Labor Turmoil Widens
Chicago facing a deepening labor crisis as 237 fire department and pumping station engineers resign, effective 8 am today, seeking an 800 hour standard. Surface and elevated train workers vote 100 to 1 for higher pay while building trades turmoil grows with a disputed lockout and urgent talks with employers.
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Chicago
Building Trades
Building Trades Council
Wilson's Stand on Reservations Sparks Senate Clash
Washington July 19 President Wilson faces heated Senate debate over peace treaty reservations Some senators say he hinted at acceptances while administration spokesmen insist he opposes all reservations Hitchcock reports talks on resolution wording suggest possible explanatory clause Wilson seeks the minimal price to secure ratification while clarifying council to ensure League and Treaty acceptance
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Wilson
Washington
Hitchcock
Mills Closed for Profiteering by Wheat Administration
Fourteen mills and elevators owned by Osceola Mill and Elevator Company of Minneapolis were shut down today after refusing to surrender excess profits earned under the food control law. The license was revoked by Frank L. Carey of the United States Grain Corporation, with work to halt until profits are returned and regulations followed.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Osceola Mill and Elevator Company of
Wheat Administration
Frank L. Carey
United States Grain Corporation
Fairmount
N. C
Osceola
Wis
Carey
German Officials Plan World Message After Peace
Berlin officials say Chancellor Bauer and Foreign Minister Mueller will next week present a program to tell the world what Germany intends to do within and beyond its boundaries now that peace is achieved. They aim to appeal to America but warn against a one sided policy and favor broader friendly relations with all nations.
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Berlin
Bauer
Mueller
Germany
America
Pershing to be named general for life under bill
Washington July 19 Wilson gains authority to appoint General John J Pershing a general for life under a bill introduced by Representative Britten of Illinois The proposal did not specify granting the same rank to Chief of Staff March or Wilson requesed
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LIFE
Washington
Wilson
John J. Pershing
House
Britten
Illinois
March Aa Wilson
Fargo Waiters and Cooks to Strike
Fargo union cooks and waiters threaten a strike Monday at 10 AM to demand an eight hour day and wage increases from $2 to $5 weekly. Contracts propose women waiters 12 to 15, men waiters 15 to 18, second cooks 18 to 21, and chefs 26 to 30 for eight hours. Proprietors have until tomorrow at 11 to sign. 3 already have. Union claims most cooks and many waiters belong to the union and seek profit sharing after higher restaurant prices.
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Fargo
Labor Temple
Shirley
Proposals for Bids for Valley City Chimney Project
Sealed bids are invited by the State Board of Regents for the State Normal School at Valley City North Dakota to erect and complete a 75 foot high reinforced tile and concrete or brick chimney with 5 foot internal diameter. Bidders must submit designs and warranties and include a certified check equal to at least five percent of the bid. Bids opened August 1 1919 at 3 p m in Valley City.
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State Board of Regents
State Normal School
Valley City
North Dakota
Board of Regents
Wanted to hear from owner of good farm for sale
Classified inquiry seeks an owner with a farm for sale and a state cash price with full description. Contact D F Bush in Minneapolis Minnesota. Also notes the fall term of Mankato Commercial College opens September 3 and offers a free catalogue.
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D. F. Bush
Minneapolis
Minn
Mankato
For Sale or Trade for Land Ad Offering Residence
For sale or trade for land, residence on North Fifth Avenue and Granger's flats opposite Lincoln school. Inquiries to 216 Second Avenue, Granger. 6-24-tf
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North Fifth Avenue
Granger
Lincoln School
Second Avenue
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