Twenty four Men Quit Their Posts in Fire War
Rapidly spreading forest fires across northern Itaha western Montiana and eastern Washington draw federal officials into urgent action. Appeals for more men go unanswered as agitators spark a 14 to 42 hour stoppage affecting crews near Missoula and other locations. Newport Washington fights a spreading 80 acre blaze while nearby towns face advancing flames and new fires are reported hourly across Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington corridors.
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Spokane
Wash
Itaha
Montiana
Washington
Federal Forest Service
Forest Service
Newport
Heron
St. Regis
Alberton
Mont
New Pires
Wapilas
Idaho
Teron
Perest Pires
Enatcheou River
Herman Creek Forest
Oregon
Portland
Fires Sweep South Falatia Forest Frontier
Fourteen fires scorch a 25 mile front in Whandier country of central Thebea. Hundreds fight the flames but rough terrain and supply delays hinder federal help. Homesteaders, farms, and timber lands face peril as officials seek more forces and funding from Washington. Governor heads to confer with Interior Secretary on relief.
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Bost
Lia
Judy
Falatia
Weadet
Thebea
Coe
General Land Office
Chovorigier
Bowtis
Jahrpovernor
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Fire raging toward Wahtum Lake in Oregon forest blaze
BtOATLAND Ore July 19 The Holman creek forests fire has scorched 1400 acres of the Oregon national forest and now heads toward Wahtum Lake forty miles east of Baxtland. Cascade Locks fears a return of east winds that previously drove the blaze. A northwest wind shifts conditions, with sixty men fighting the fire, described as the largest of the year in Oregon.
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Briagle Creek
Oregon
Montana Mines Face Up To 20 Million Dollar Judgment
The Montana company Butte Mon. expected to pay between 15 and 20 million dollars in damages to English plaintiffs. The decree would issue as a perpetual injunction against Montana’s oil flotation ore reduction process. The ruling follows a U S Supreme Court decision on an earlier judgment by Judge Bourquin. Jindley M. Garrison, former secretary of war, was among plaintiffs’ counsel.
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Seper London
Butts
Superlex
Company of
Butte
Mon
Montana Company
United States Supreme Court
Bourquin
Jindley M. Garrison
Secretary of War
Cork Mourns the Coming of Peace
Dublin July 19 Viscount French lord lieutenant and governor general of Ireland with staff took salute at the victory march on College Green. Crowds cheered peacefully as demobilized soldiers and Irish regiments paraded in mufti and under fixed bayonets. Sinn Feiners did not participate. Black flags hung over Guardian buildings in Cork and Sinn Fein inscriptions appeared in Dundalk.
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Dublin
President Wilson sails with wife for weekend Potomac cruise
Washington July 19 President Wilson left Washington tonight aboard the Mayflower for a weekend cruise down the Potomac to Chesapeake Bay, accompanied by Mrs Wilson. They expect to be back at the White House Monday morning. Thunderstorms swept the Potomac as he boarded, and the president spent the day in his study aboard ship with no appointments.
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Washington
Wilson
Potomac
Chesapeake Bay
A O H Pay Honor to Irish Leader at Convention
A O H members and guests gathered in San Francisco on July 19 1941 for the national convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and its ladies auxiliary. Wamonna DaValera president of the Irish Republic spoke as a guest. Judge James J Deery of Indianapolis elected head of the Hibernians succeeding former congressman Joseph McLaughlin. Mrs Mary J McWhorter of Chicago reelected president of the ladies auxiliary.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Wamonna DaValera
Irish Republic
Hemor
Ancient Order of Hiberniany
United States
Canada
James J. Deery
Indianapolis
The
Hibernians
Joseph ‘McLaughlin
Phil
Mary J. McWhorter
Chicago
Ladies ‘Auxiliary
Entertainment fund set for Pacific fleet visit to Los Angeles
A hundred thousand dollars is set as minimum to entertain officers and enlisted men during a five day stay in Los Angeles starting August 9. The Pacific fleet will anchor at the harbor near Exposition Park, which will host athletic fields tracks swimming pools and various facilities for recreation. A grand ball is planned for the officers.
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Associated Press
Los Angiliss
Cal
Office
Ang Fm
Pacific Fleet
Wiign Ity
Sy’ J
Angeles
Harbor
Ixposition
Park
Athetic
Short ship races finale at Kalamazoo meeting
Fragmentary report notes final day of Kalamazoo Michigan short ship races meeting. Mentions two uninteresting half mile races and Roy Grattan in 20TE. Neither winner was hard pressed.
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Mich
Kalamazoo
Senators Seek Safe Harbor From Storm
Washington July 19 Administraton leaders in executive and senate circles discount reservations in the peace treaty and league of nations but Republican senators discuss middle ground. Proposed reservations would limit Article 10 and protect U S sovereignty while affirming independent policy, aiming to please pro league supporters without altering core covenant. Senator Nev a da signals intent to address reservations next week, arguing not a word should be considered without Senate consent.
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Washington
Executive
Senate
Wilson
League of Nations
Congress
United States
Nile
Ar‘gas
Wight
Nevada
Steger
Cos
LUNGUN CELEBRATES OF AF GREAT WAR PARADE JOY
London witnesses triumphal victory parade marking peace after war. Millions watch as British empire and allies pass in review before Buckingham Palace with King George Queen Mary Lloyd George and Pershing receiving hearty receptions. Festivities and street revels erupt along Pall Mall Leicester Square Strand.
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London
Pall Mall
Buckingham Palace
King George
Queen Mary
Lloyd George
John Davis
Pershing
Marshal Loch
Vrencia
Queen Victoria
Buckingham Pacier
Minty George
Aurdesk
Dais
Admiralty Arch
Picading Circus
Leicester Square
Strand
Floods kill four in Ohio and West Virginia
Four dead and ten missing after floods sweep parts of southeastern Ohio and western West Virginia. Homes washed away on Weree Creek near the Ohio line. two bridges lost. livestock drowned. extensive property damage reported in Belmont County and near Wheeling. Texas floods also cause heavy damage with high waters on the Trinity River and widespread street flooding in Dallas area.
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Wo Va
Ghelondhurst
Ohio
Grhie and
Marshall Counties
West Virginia
Weeee Creek
Belmont County
Wheeling
Dallas
Texas
Monument models proposed to honor U S forces
A plan from July 1949 outlines models for a monument to commemorate the American liberation of Lorraine villages, including Flirey and the Saint Mihiel area, with designs reviewed by a committee for erection and presented to Wilson and General Pershing.
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Nancy
Lorraine
Mihiel
Sajient
Er Ealdent
Service Men Raid on Negros In Washington After Attacks
In Washington on July 10 soldiers sailors and marines on liberty joined a mob that swept a colored district after reports of attacks on white women by colored men. One colored unit was severely beaten and several shots were fired. Dozens of service members were involved as police and guards responded and dispersed the mob after about 100 service men took part.
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Associated Press
Washtiington
Liberty
Military Guard
Goardl
Publisher Killed Cath Mystery Shocks Lakewood
A troubled publisher is found dead in Lakewood amid a mystery as police probe the sudden death. Investigators question relatives and seek leads into a suspected foul play while public notices and local pressure push for swift answers. Police say the case remains active with no confirmed motive or suspect at this time.
Idaho Miners Wages Increase to War Standards
The report states Idaho miners’ wages are raised to war standards, listing adjustments tied to cost of living and lead price changes. Specific figures and dates are unclear due to fragmented OCR but indicate a wage rise aligned with wartime economic measures.
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Idaho
Pacific fleet sails from Puget Sound to West Coast
The Pacific fleet begins its voyage from Puget Sound on the first leg toward the west coast under Admiral Hugh Rodman. The armada weighs anchor at 8:30 pm and forms a triangular screen with destroyers as it heads toward the Golden Gate for a preliminary review by President Wilson in August. Secretary Daniels will join at San Diego then Honolulu for maneuvers and exercises with the Atlantic fleet.
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OS Point Comport
Atlantic
Hampton Roads
Adiral
Hugh Jodman
Atteust
Wilson
San Diego
Admiral Rodman
Cobain
San Franciso Harbor
Secretarye Daniels
San Bdiego
Teir
Roradly
Honolulu
Th Sey
Lupiely Fm Eristory
He’ Canal
Hugh Rod- Sab
Rodman
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