European and world notes from July 15 reports
The day’s dispatches cover the Russian embargo debate in the League council, a Hungarian note accusing Czechs and Romanians of violating the armistice, Bolshevik capture near Ekaterinburg, Paris debate over living costs and Anglo American arms aid, and Naples reporting a sailor Cablais halted for ammunition in harbor bound for Russia amid tensions in the Balkans and Bolshevik movements.
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PAHIS
Associated Press
Council of Vamel
Hig
United States
Russia
Germany
Washington
Bela Kua
Th Supreme Couock
Naples
Cablans
Jandon Tong Ber
Vorkmer
Wip
Cablais
Uhe Saelnst Tha Bolatinyiki
Congress Right to Fix Status of Beer in Prohibition Era
July hearing before the Senate Judiciary subcommittee featured Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League arguing that defining intoxicating beer is essential to national prohibition. Wheeler rejected broadening personal possession and urged stricter controls, including warrants for seizures, while Senator Walsh questioned expanded warrant powers. Levi Conke warned industrial alcohol regulation must protect vast bonded supplies as a national priority.
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Wartington
Congress
Wayne B. Wheeler
Jergus
Senate
Samuel Untermeyer
Vail Bir
Wheeler
Friends of National
Mqnor i
Untermyer
Brerling
Walsh
Montana
House Judiciary Committee
Levi Conke
Pecaheret Distiffers' Association
Troops War Brides And Children and A Mother-in-Law
Troops and families aboard the transport Matsonia report 3214 troops 45 war brides two war children and one mother-in-law. The ship carries divisions and medical units from various corps including 616th engineers evacuation hospitals 462 base hospitals 318 naval sundry units and transport detachments. A second vessel Scranton arrived with 1878 persons including officers and youth detachments from multiple units.
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Rewport
Nis
Matsonia Art
Bake Ey Cabaty
Jeter Transport Oakany
Transnastation Corps
Telegraphic Track Meet for Wounded Soldiers Planned
A telegraphic track meet for wounded soldiers from U S army hospitals is planned for early August. Fort Des Moines soldiers issued world championship for wounded men challenges to hospitals in Tacoma Park San Francisco Cotonia Fort McPherson Fort Sheridan Plattsburg Carlile and Fort McHenry. Events include sprints hops wheelchair races potato toss crutch races and various ball games with telegraphed results between hospitals.
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Bes Moines
Wine Army
United States
Beys
Fort Des Moines
Fortes Moines
Tacoma Park
D. C
San Francisco
Cal
Cotonia
N. J
Fort McPherson
Fort Sheridan
Jil
Plattsburg
N. C
Carliale
Penn
Fort McHenry
Senators to Be Called to White House on Peace Treaty
President Wilson invited Republican senators and some Democrats to the White House to discuss the peace treaty and nation’s relief. Senator Lodge chaired the foreign relations committee and was among the fifteen invited, with hopes the talks would smooth relations between the executive branch and the Senate. Senate members from Oregon and others received invitations as the president planned to confer with lawmakers during a national tour.
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Washington
Wilson Hay
White Mouse
Cretary
Lodge
Wis
Meaders
Senate
Wny
Foreign Relations Committee
Sento Pomerene
Chia
Chamberlain
Oregon
Centle Military Cormittee
War Department
Willson
White House
Senators Meet Wilson at the White House
President Wilson meets senators and representatives at the White House in Washington. Senator Swanson of Virginia and Senator Owen of Oklahoma visit, with discussions on the peacemaking covenant and trade financing. Francia Burton Harrison, Philippines governor general, discusses Philippine questions. Senator Chamberlain notes plans for the president’s travel with potential speeches in Oregon, including Portland.
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Washington
Wilson
Swanson
Virginia
4 ‘Owen
Oklahowa
Francia Burton Harrison
Philippines
Chamberlain
Leavy
White House
Liere
Gregon
Portland
Food Prices Plunge in Berlin After Blockade Lift
Berlin July 2 Prices on all foodstuffs fell sharply as the embargo lift rumor sparked a panic to unload supplies. Coffee dropped from about forty marks to under twenty with bargains at fifteen. Other staples also priced lower, though restaurants planned to keep high menu prices to ride out the upheaval.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Herlin
Ilek
Germany
New German Tax Bill Promises Broad Reforms
The government plans a heavy tax package including a 30 percent surplus assessment cap and a drastic imperial income tax with receipts shared among federated states. A 10 percent levy on advertising is proposed alongside heightened general trade taxes on luxury flax goods. The assembly rejected nobility exemptions while endorsing equality provisions and prohibiting Germans from accepting foreign titles or decorations.
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Weinar
Jay
Phe Associated Press
National Assembly
Wren
Atlantic Fleet to Maneuver at Three Different Places
Newport edition reports Admiral Henry TB Wilson will lead a large Atlantic Fleet maneuver in Provincetown, Fortland, and Gardner's Bay through summer, shifting from Narragansett Bay as base. It notes a past incident when Provncetown authorities barred Sunday baseball, influencing base decisions.
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Atlantic
Newport
Henry TB. Wilson
Proyineetown
Fortland
Gardner's Bay
Narraganselt Bry
Rabley D. Hyang
North Atlantic
Provincetown
Lawg
United States
Treaty to be assailed by the senators
Wallington July 16 The Senate adjourned until tomorrow as the foreign relations committee began continuation of the peace treaty readings section by section Expected to cover nearly the entire document for the first time but reservations remain for future debate Several senators prepared to participate in no debate on Shantung resumed tomorrow Senator Sherman indicated he would speak Borah planned to call up regulation and request a copy of a letter by General Pires Secretary Lansing and Henry who protested the Shantung settlement
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Wallington
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Devoto
Shantung
Sherman
Wimoly
Borah
Idaho
Fill Regatton
Pires
Lansing
Henry Yey
Tha Shan Jung
Fate of Kaiser Declined Mexico Mediating Effort
Salvadorean dispatches report Mexico offered to mediate in Central America crises but Costa Rica and Nicaragua declined. President Tlnco expressed support for friendly Salvadoran intervention. Also noted: Dr Salvador Gallegos, longtime diplomat and rector of the National University, died in San Salvador after being linked to Central American arbitration efforts.
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San Salvador
Republic of Salvador
Mexico
Costa Riles
T’res- Kent
Fincen
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Tinoco
Salvador
Taris
Gallegoe
Republic of Salperor
Vador
Mosday
Dr. Gallegos
Republic of Salvadoran Vorks Minsions
Arbitration Board
-American cargo steamer Allison towed to Delaware breakwater
Washington July 15 The American cargo steamer Allison, in a sinking condition off Fenwick Island light ship Maryland, was towed by the steamer Lakeview and anchored at the Delaware breakwater, the Navy Department was advised by radio. Washington July 18 Another vessel in distress was being towed toward the Atlantic breakwater, per dispatches to the Navy Department. London July 16 General Pershing, in London for the Victory parade, presented medals to British officials including Viscount Milner Winston Churchill and Felix Cassel, noting American appreciation for Allied services.
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Washington
Allison
Fenwick Island
Maryland
Lakeview
Delaware
Navy Department
Bleagier Allsno
Vorlland
Maine
Norfolk
Lutanate
Peraking
Madala
London
General Peraking
Thean
Viscount Milner
Winston Spencer Churchill
Vincount Peel
Baron Wier
Baron Inverforth
Andrew Wier
Farrier
Smunitions
Felix Cassel
Gener Pershing
American Steamer Reported Sinking Off Maryland Coast
A Washington dispatch reports the American steamer Allison was filling with water and may sink any minute after warning by radio. The vessel lay about fourteen miles from Fenwick Island shoals off Maryland coast with the coast guard cutter Morrill proceeding to assist. The Allision later gave position and range as eighteen miles to Lakeview which sent word to aid the Allison as it attempted to reach the Delaware breakwater under power.
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Washington
Navy Department
Fenwicksland Shoals
Coas
Maryland
Coast Guard
Morrill
Amtresa Yate
Delaware
Lakeview
Allion’s Assisrance
Allison
Shipping Board
Carigo
Britain's celebrated aviator and bride-to-be headline
The passage mentions Captain Alcock, the Vickers-Vimy imbarret flyer, praised by Hale for Brown the navigator. The British airman lands here amid news of a capital prize and a Ragish beauty rumored to wed Mr. Brews, pointing to social headlines and nuptial gossip surrounding prominent aviation figures.
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Britain
Alcock
Hale
Brown
Thalr
Llexi
Mrs. Brews
Electric roads on the verge of bankruptcy
Washington reports a federal mission appointed by President Wilson to aid electric railways facing bankruptcy. Colonel Joseph R. Alexander of Cleveland testified on labor costs, noting wartime pay boosts and no plan to recover the excess outlay by the companies.
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Washington
Rosty
Mibrkeviak Ot
Outaland
Witheasen
Wilson
Josaph R. Alexander
Gcleveland
Railroads Haul 4 276 949 Troops in First Half of 1919
Railroads carried 4 276 949 troops in the first half of 1919 on special and regular trains averaging 680 miles each. Director General Hines cites six months totals and notes millions more officers and men traveled on furlough or were moved home after discharge, bringing military passengers to about 7 260 000. The service required nine million train miles, with equipment often sent empty in one direction. The railroad administration explains the surge explains why excursion trains were limited and why regular trains were crowded.
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United States
Hines
Millon
Additin
Fallace of coastwise steamers leaves port due to firemen strike
New York reports a citywide stoppage as firemen officers and water tenders strike, delaying lime cargo and affecting about 300 vessels tied up on piers. Captain Frank M. Ferris lists 186 ships laid up with seventy-five awaiting repairs, among nearly six hundred ships in port including 101 ft boats, 185 US Shipping Board vessels, 71 drills, and 23 Norwegian or Swedish.
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New York
Camalwise
Frank M. Ferris
United States Shipping Board
Gift 10 Country Offered Gift 10 Country Offered
A brief report notes that ten countries offered gifts amid debt danger concerns. Officials consider options to ease financial strain while monitoring international responses. The item highlights diplomatic gestures and warns of potential risks if debt conditions worsen.
Calls for Voluntary Contributions to Victory Bond Cancelation
A fragment discusses a plea for voluntary levies on citizens to fund postwar debt reduction. It notes figures claimed by supporters, critiques profiteers, and argues a nationwide effort could trim the national debt by aiming to cancel bonds and reduce taxes. It cites a writer urging collective sacrifice and reflects mixed public reaction.
Wilhelm Hohenzollern Taken Ill By Cold At Amersfoort
AMERONGEN July 15 The former German emperor Wilhelm II did not sawing logs for the first time in months as he suffers from a cold The former empress also has a recurrence of heart trouble both staying in their apartments Dr Forster the emperor's physician visited the castle and remained there overnight Weather may have caused the illness at the Hohenzollern residence
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Amerongen
Preas
Forster
Hohenzollerns
Violent Break in English French and Italian Exchange
New York July 16 reports show heavy offerings and a break in English French and Italian exchange. Dealers quote sterling at 4 5524 for demand and 434i for onmktes with declines in demand and the rate near 18.82 for demand and related currency figures.
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New York
Desiers
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