Churchill Defends Economy in Armament Debate at Commons
In a heated Commons session on Aug 12, Churchill defended government policy amid criticism of armament spending. He promised retrenchment while noting abroad commitments and the potential to cut forces via armored cars and fast tanks. Seely cited air force savings as the cost of Afghan and Egyptian campaigns was compared with earlier British ventures.
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Producers Fight Spread of Walkout in New York Theatres
The article reports efforts by producers to curb a walkout by Actors' Equity members. Cort theater shuns performances after William Courtenay refuses to appear, followed by Grant Mitchell at Cohen's Grand. Attorney petitions seek injunction against Equity officers and company members to stop contract breaches. EB H. Sothern in New York asks actors to join a new group for theater dignity and better conditions.
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Legion Meeting Pledges Strong Attendance in Idaho
Interest in the American region meeting to be held Thursday evening at the parish hall is high among servicemen nationwide. The Twin Falls post aims to make Idaho’s next state gathering memorable with a draft constitution and by laws, an officer election, and invitations to members of the old company 10. A representative from the 66th depot brigade attended the first meeting. Non combustible linoleum from Europe contains a chemical that releases a flame quenching gas if ignited.
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Paris
Street Railways In Serious Shape
Washington August 12 witnesses before the federal electric railway commission agreed the financial situation of the companies was serious and likely to worsen due to rising costs and motor vehicle competition. Remedies suggested included Mayor Couzens of Detroit proposing municipal ownership and operation. A Montana man has invented a chicken coop with apparatus that marks a hen when she lays an egg by dropping coloring matter on her back.
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For Sale Edison Talking Machine Sealed Discounted
A new Edison talking machine, latest model, unused and valued at 155 dollars, offered at a discount for quick sale. Phone 541 M. Mrs. L P Jones, John Day. Police arrested Montana Red for drunkenness and he will explain today.
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Denikine advances widen Bolshevik front in Russia
London reports General Denikine’s southern Russian advance continues with Kamishin yield of 11 000 prisoners and 60 guns. Bolshevik forces blamed for shattered regiments and a junction with Ural Cossacks near Lake Isiton. Poltava capture cost Bolsheviks 13 engines and armored trains and 1,200 cars as anti Bolshevik resistance grows along a broad front.
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Daniels Aboard for Pearl Harbor
Secretary of the Navy Daniels and his party board the battleship New York in Los Angeles to depart at 7 o'clock for Honolulu for the formal opening of Pearl Harbor Naval Base. Accompanying him are Mrs Daniels two sons Rear Admirals McKean McCormick and Parks and Commanders Foote and Hilton. Destroyers Chauncey Dent Waters and Philip will escort the New York. The fleet will return to California in September for President Wilson to review the Pacific fleet in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Burley Defeats Boise In Opening Series Game
Boise was routed 6 to 1 by Burley in Boise on August 12. Jones allowed only one Boise hit while pitchers Kisg and Portrette were hit hard in the first of a three game series.
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Clemenceau Prepares Short Vacation in Vendée
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau will take a three or four day vacation starting Thursday in his home department. The supreme council will continue its sessions during his absence.
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Stoppato Critiques Kaiser Trial as Political Mistake
Deputy Stoppato of the parliamentary commission condemns the treaty’s trial provisions for war罪ists as politically wrong. He argues a sovereign Kaiser should not face penal trial, urges neutral judges, and says international morality lacks in the code. He does not oppose ratifying the German treaty but seeks to publish his view to avoid a misstep.
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