Wilson signs army navy and other bills after Paris trip
President Wilson had a busy day in Washington signing the army and navy appropriation bills and a resolution returning properties from government control. He also weighed daylight saving repeal and sundry civil measures while coordinating with Polk and Daniels on foreign affairs and peace delegation plans.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Plaris
Army, Navy, Deficiency
District of Columbia
Poard
Mrs. Wilson
Capital
White House
Navy
Secretary Polk
State Department
Polk
Paris
Sécretary Lansing
Lansing
New York
Mr. Polk
Daniels
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Secretary Lansing to Leave for America Tonight
Paris dispatch reports Secretary of State Robert Lansing bidding farewell to President Poincare and leaving for America tonight. He will be replaced by Secretary Polk at the peace conference as Lansing sails for the United States tomorrow.
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Paris
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Lansing
Poincare
America
Exnec
Aes
Polk
Franger
Coal convention adjourned early in Salt Lake City
Delegates leaving Salt Lake Thursday night led to the Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute convention’s adjournment this morning. The Denver venue for the next gathering was announced and today’s program was canceled.
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Salt Lake
Jayl
The
Rocky, Mountain Coal Mining Institute
Denver
London rejoices as Germans sign treaty in June crowds
London cheered as the treaty was signed on June 28 by German representatives. Women were lifted on men's shoulders while American and British soldiers mingled in the crowd. The Chronicle publishes the exclusive photo fourteen days after the signing and three days after Wilson’s return from France.
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London
America
The
Chronicle
President Appears Unconcerned as Treaty Fight Looms
Washington July 11 Senate leaders in the League of Nations controversy prepared for the ratification battle when the Senate reconvenes. President Wilson dismissed the matter, offering to supply information, and did not meet active senators, while party lines and Senate rules were cited as shaping the dispute. Leaders on both sides claimed progress in solidifying forces for a battle likely to hinge on reservations and two thirds approval.
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League of Nations
Wilson
Polk
State Department
Britains R-34 Airship Reports Engine Trouble Near Scotland
London reports the British dirigible R-34 shows position at 51 12 N 30 W, then 46 32 N 38 38 W, at 2 30 Greenwich time. One engine broken down. planned landing at East Fortune. Ice shows about 1,600 miles covered toward Scotland and speed reduced from 43 mph.
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Associated Press
London
Greenwich
New York
Dirigible
East Fortune
Scotland
R-34 Report From Azores Describes Descent Toward Sea
The air ministry relays from Ponta Delgada that the R-34 at 8 10 p m Greenwich time with one engine disabled remains pressurised and strong at 4000 feet above the clouds as it nears a sea view descent. All crew report they are well.
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London
Air Ministry
Ponta Delgada
Azores
Greenwich
New York
Secret Service Man Dowsey Murdered in Seattle
Government agents opened an inquiry into the death of A. Dowsey a Secret Service man whose body was found May 2 in a wash room of a Seattle office building He was reported to have been about to file a report on an investigation into possible fraud against the government and the timing drew speculation of foul play.
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Seattle
Wash
A. Dowsgey
Secret Service
McEnt
Dowsey
Rumania King Ferdinand Sends Congratulations on Peace Treaty
Associated Press reports King Ferdinand of Romania cabled to President Wilson congratulating the United States on the signing of the peace treaty with Germany. He expressed hope the act will safeguard the rights of all nations, great and small, who suffered severely in the war, to be free and independent.
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Ferdinand
Toda
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Germany
MT Hopa
France
Predictions fade of Kaiser trial in England amid press opposition
In London July the reaction to trying the former emperor in England grows skeptical as most papers oppose the plan. Northcliffe papers stay silent while letters and leading voices argue against the trial. Walter Runciman warns bitter public sentiment could drive a lynching. The Saturday Review calls the choice of London in poor taste and tact.
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England
Northcliffe Press
Northcliffe
Walter Runceman
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Saturday Review
Theone Larson Undergoes Tonsil Operation
The article reports Theone Mickey Largon of The omechanical force undergoing a tonsil operation in the morning. Details are sparse due to damaged text, but the event centers on a medical procedure for Largon.
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Theone
Mickey” Largon
Omechanical ‘Force
Irish Aviator Killed In Fall At McCook Field
Lieutenant Frank S Caldwell of Belfast Ireland a Royal Air Force member died in a 700 foot fall at McCook Field Dayton Ohio while testing parachutes for aircraft. He had made several successful descents earlier in the day and four and a half years of service in France are noted. His final flight failed when ropes on his body harness snapped preventing the envelope from opening.
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Franks. Caldwell
Belfast
Ireland
Royal Air Forces
McCookfield
Caldwell
France
Flying Circus Tragedy Claims Texas Star Pilot
Lawton Oklahoma July 11 a Texas stunt pilot Charles W Stell of Trownaville was killed when his airplane tumbled from a low altitude during a flying circus stunt and he died instantly.
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Lawton
Oklo
Charles W. Stell
Trownaville
Texas
Stell
Tunnel attempt foiled at Australian internment camp
German internees Syniigy, Jobe dt Sete erak, and Nasri plotted escape via a 150 foot tunnel from a barrack to surface before a ship departure to Germany. About 150 men worked on it, earth scattered to avoid detection, guards stopped the bid as authorities filled the shaft.
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Syniigy
Australia
Jobe Dt Seteerak
Grernis
Nasri
Tun
Arder
Maglarmd
Europe in Need of American Coal
Washington July 11 authorities foresee the American coal industry supplying at least 25 million tons and perhaps 40 million tons to European countries in the coming year. This surge stems from reduced England output after the seven hour day for miners, with France Italy Norway and Spain relying on England previously and French mines ruined by the war not reentering full production for a decade.
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Washington
George 8. Rice
Bureau of Mines
Rice
Europe
England
France
Italy
Norway
Spain
Cloudburst Cuts Road at Nogales Briefly Disrupts Route
A cloudburst washed out a road at Nogales and disrupted railroad access. The flooding caused damage to the vicinity and affected travel conditions, with reports indicating several breaks and washouts along the affected routes.
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Nogales
Arig, Tuly
Budget committee proposed by Associated Press source
Washington July 1 The Associated Press reports a proposed budget committee framework featuring a resolution and figures under discussion. Officials outline aims for streamlined oversight and fiscal oversight, with early drafts showing initial allocations and responsibilities.
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Paris imposes new blockade while US aids relief effort
Associated Press report from Paris notes the council of five voting to reinforce the blockade against Germany and allied nations. It details licenses for American firms, proposed payments by credits, and the uncertain timing of peace proclamations and consular posts while Germany seeks materials including cotton, copper, and clothing.
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Berlin July 11 8 o p e blockade statement
Fragmented OCR notes report a statement about an Allied blockade and shortages of necessaries including clothing. The readable portion names Berlin and July but lacks complete context, making specifics about actions or dates uncertain.
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