Wild West Show Pleases French at Foch Event
Paris July 4 saw a French American Fourth of July celebration with Marshal Foch and General Pershing as special guests. A wild west parade on the Champs Elysees drew crowds, while the Chamber of Commerce luncheon honored Foch amid requests for a speech. The day included allied tributes, a Pershing reception, and Franco American toasts ending with banquets.
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Paris
Marshal Foch
General Pershing
France
Champs Elysees
Place de la Concorde
Tm Aris
Ag Vellers
American Chamber of Commerce
Marshal Fochwit
Pershing
Parla City
Harry 5
Clemenceau
Weat Point
Holland Will Give Up Kaiser for Trial
London reports the Daily Mail says the Dutch government will not refuse to surrender the former German emperor for trial. Allies will challenge Dutch sovereignty with formal objections while pressing the case through the League of Nations venue. Proceedings likely in English with translations, focus on violations of Belgium and Luxembourg.
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London
Meil
League of Fittons
Tague
Mail
Belgium
Luixemburg
Five Killed as Auto Struck by Special Train Loaded With Fans
Five people died and several others were injured when a car carrying a Bible class group from Pittsburgh to Toledo was struck by a special Pennsylvania train carrying fight fans. The deceased were Rev. H. A. Maddington from Pittsburgh, Miss Alice Jones and Richard Otto from Cleveland, Martin Myers from Mansfield, and Mrs. A. B. Faleson from Cleveland. The auto party was en route to a Bible students’ picnic when the collision occurred.
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Db. O
Pere Sons
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Toledo
H. ‘A. Tladdington
Pillisbirg
Alice Jones
Cleveland
Richard Otto
Martin Myers
Mansfield
A. B. Fasleson
Bible Students
Woman and Child Die as Plane Crashes at Minot Homecoming
At Minot North Dakota July 4 a plane driven by Lieutenant Christer Jacobsen crashed into a crowd during a homecoming celebration killing Mrs O J L Mesk wife of a former North Dakota chief justice and 14 year old Hathitar Minot. A farmer Denker of Drake suffered a fractured skull and may die while the Stahl girl also died. Jacobsen was uninjured and said he attempted another landing but the crowd and autos crowded the field.
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Minot
N. OD
Mre
Jeffries Says the Best Man Won In Big Fight
Burtank Cal July 4 Former heavyweight champion Jim Jeffries commented on the Willard Dempsey bout from Toledo saying the best man won He was cutting alfalfa on his farm when called by telephone and stated Willard was too old and out of practice while the winner proved superior.
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Jeffries
Burtank
Cal
Wong
Games J. Jeffries
Pugiliat
Willard Dempsey
Toledo
Faneh
German Prisoners To Be Sent Home By Allies
Allied forces plan to return German prisoners of war to their homeland within days. Prisoners held by France will be turned over to German authorities at Cologne. Some will travel via steamers through Holland. About twenty thousand German prisoners are reportedly remaining voluntarily in Siberia. Langford Defeated: St. Louis newspaper notes Harry Willist beat Sam Langford in an eight round bout in the afternoon.
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France
Cologne
Mayenire
Tol
Enz
England
Germany
Siberia
A Langford
ST. Lou
Haarry Willist
Éeelston
Samt Langford
Pershing Speech Emphasizes Independence Day Significance
The text presents General Pershing delivering a July 4 speech on independence and civilization. It contrasts Americans who understand the holiday’s full meaning with those who have lived abroad and suffered. The fragment hints at devotion to civilization and the challenges faced by the nation.
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Pats
Seneral Pershing
Hunelean
Best Clothes Made Show Finest Wool Tailoring
A boast of all wool fabrics and fine tailoring, claiming the best clothes in the country with stylish design and superior quality to attract buyers.
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
Conditions of Peace and American Resolve in War Endgame
A rallying message recalls America’s pivotal role in World War I. It emphasizes Allied cooperation from the Marne to the Argonne, the need for faithful treaty aims, and a steadfast pledge that Americans in France will sustain friendship and duty to ensure just peace and fulfilled commitments after victory.
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France
Eavy
Wren
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Foch
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Pal Elfic Coast
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Internatioal
Horo
Ayo
Exic
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Ogden
Holland
Kaiser
Minot, N. D
America
Prright
Hart
Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Utah
Cantieavy Tene
Bert
Rosaly
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