Birkenfeld Declared Free Republic in Allied Zone
Birkenfeld, a small German principality, is proclaimed a free republic after a provisional government was formed on Monday. The area, 194 square miles with about 45,000 people, lies within the French occupation zone though formerly part of Oldenburg and surrounded by Prussia.
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Fildenburg Ninelained
Germany
Prussia
Oldenburg
Princ Nal
Wentyctive
Noutheast
Treves
Amer
Notice on Union Meat Markets Holiday Hours
A notice indicates Union Meat Markets opening at 1:30 am and closing later, plus a reference to sugar and holiday prep days. Mentions MG Local 637 Bergen AG and other groups in the agreement.
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Bergen
Bonar Law In Commons Denies League Breach Ireland
In London Wily 18 the British government dismissed the US Senate action on Ireland as not violating Article X of the League of Nations covenant. Bonar Law, the government leader, said Ireland’s status won’t be debated on forming the League council’s agenda. He stressed the covenant obliges members to respect territorial integrity and political independence.
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League of Nations
League
Peel
Cii
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Council of the League
United States
Ulster Volunteers
Mplite
King de Vallera
Carada
House of
Clynes
Carson
Hugh Geell
Gordon Hewart
Edward Carson
175 Ships in Newly Organized Pacific Armada
WARMINGTON July 16. About 175 ships with a total tonnage exceeding 500000 will continue in the newly organized Pacific fleet under the war plans.
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Warmington
Pacific
Navy to commission vast fleet for voyage from Hampton Roads
The Navy Department announced a massive fleet heading to sea with about 34,000 enlisted men and 1,800 officers, though strength will be reduced to roughly 30 percent for the historic voyage beginning next Saturday. The lineup lists dreadnaughts New Mexico Wyoming Arkansas Mississippi Idaho Arizona Texas New York. predreadnaughts Vermont Nebraska Georgia Rhode Island Virginia New Jersey. cruisers Seattle Chicago Cleveland Denver Tacoma Marblehead Machias Vicksburg Montana North Carolina Puebla. 199 destroyers of the 14,400 ton flush deck type in two squadrons with Birmingham and Salem as flagships. Eleven submarines including Savannah lead the mine layer group Baltimore as flagship and support ships. the fleet train includes Minneapolis as flagship and many support vessels.
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Navy Department
Hampton Roads
New Mexico
Wyoing
Arkansas
Mississippi
Idaho
Arizona
Texas
New York
Vermont
Nebraska
Georgia
Rhode Island
Virginia
New Jersey
Seattle
Chicago
Cleveland
Denver
Tacoma
Marblehead
Machias
Vicksburg
Montana
Nort Carolina
Puebla
Imew
United States
Birmingham
Salem
Melville
Prairie
Duffalo
Blackhawk
S Lmne
Savannah
Baltimore
Aroostock
Ortolan
Partridge
Red Wing
Sea Gull
Crop Condition Report From Utah and Montana
A drought offset report states Utah crop conditions are overall good with an estimated 97.2 percent of average for the year, per M M Justin, field agent for the Bureau of Crop Estimates. Montana's projected average crop yield stands around 46.7 percent.
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Utah
M.M. Justin
Bureau of Crop Estimate
Montana
Name of Hansen Affirms Personal Debt Responsibility
A fragment cites AT Hansen stating that one will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone but themselves. The readable line appears as a personal declaration or note associated with Hansen, likely from a probate or legal notice section.
Drought Rancher Aid Plans Move Cattle and Sheep
South St. Paul and Dillings officers under federal Bureau of Animal Industry will clear shipments of cattle and sheep from Montana drought stock to Minnesota and Wisconsin pastures. A survey will map Montang stock owners and pasturage needs while preparations urge farmers to store hay for a coming demand as three quarters of a trillion cattle require feed.
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ST. Paul
South St. Paul
Dillings
Mont
Bureau of Animal Industry
Montana
Minnta
Wisconsin
Montang
Minnesota
Iowa
Agricultural Department
Wyoming
Utah
North Dakota
Bulgarians To Arrive in Paris With Peace Delegation
The Bulgarian delegation designated to receive allied peace terms will reach Paris on July 11. It includes Foreign Minister Theodoreoff as president of the defatation, Dr Sakaroff minister of commerce, Ganetf minister of justice, Span boulisky minister of public works, Hil Sarhanoff minister of finance, and six councillors led by Professor Alephen Panaretroff, totaling thirty five porters.
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Paris
Theodoroff
Defesation
Dr. Sakaroff
Commerce, Industry and Labor
Ganetf
M. Spanboulisky
Hil Saranoff
Alephen Pan
Youth Boasts of Crime to Prisoners at Freehold Jail
In Freehold New Jersey on July 16, Edward O'Brien twenty years old confessed to fellow inmates at the county jail detailing the brutal attack on Gardiner Hull a Manhattan stationer and taking responsibility for the murder of Mrs Juin Wilkins. Police doubt the credibility of his Wilkins confession while noting his relish in notoriety.
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N. J
New York
Edward O'Brien
Gardiner C. Hull
Manhattan
Hull
Juin
Wilkins
Walter Keeve Wilkins
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MttIe
O'Bfrien
WisIas
British envoy to be withdrawn from the Vatican
London reports the British government may withdraw its envoy Crest B. Harmsworth from the Vatican. In Commons, Harmsworth cited Vatican hostility to the Allies and lingering resentment among families who lost relatives in the war as key factors.
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Vatican
London
Crest B. Harmsworth
House of Commons
Harmsworth
Ay Tubert J. Lyon
Lynn
Woodvale
Belfast
France to Try To Reduce the Cost of Living
Paris reports four definite measures to cut living costs decided by the cabinet in May. A commissioner will execute the plans including doubling Paris booth sales, expanding diners, fixing cheap meals in Paris and provinces, selling war stocks through cooperatives, and curbing illicit food speculation. A parliamentary bill would strengthen existing laws and penalties.
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Paris
Ministry of Supplice
Ministry of Supplies
French Veteran Keeps 48 Year Haircut Vow
Montreat July 16. A veteran of the Franco Prussian War who pledged not to have a haircut until Alsace Lorraine was redeemed from the Prussians finally shaved and cropped his hair after 48 years. The barber shop scene showed the long ceremonial cut ending with a short Imperial style.
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Montreat
Chollet
Alsace-Lorraine
Comptroller Responds to Bitter Critics in Senate Hearing
John Skelton Williams, comptroller of the currency, testified before the Senate Banking Committee considering his nomination and retorted against charges from former Senator Weeks of Massachusetts. Williams denied allegations of discrimination against certain banks and said he would answer further claims after adjournment.
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Washington
John Skeleton Williams
Senate Banking Committee
Weeks
Massachusetts
Red Cross
St. Williams
John Powie
Frank J. Hogan
Loca
Williams
E. Jones
Firat-Na
Berlin mission and US bankers face scrutiny in hearings
Fragmented item reports on a congressional inquiry into Riggs Bank and federal banking statutes with testimony by Mr Hogan and accusations by the comptroller. It covers claims of persecution, alleged violations, and a letter to Senator Owen, plus details of soldiers aiding Allied forces in Berlin and later political tensions in Britain.
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Tional Bank
Gatontown
Hidge
Camtiotler Willams
Soig
So Ag
Jess
Inking
Tdgis
Hogan
Riggs Bank
Hall
Williams
Owen
Gltrhoma
Weeks
Winchester
Lexington
American Soldiers Nominated for Honored Service in Berlin
Berlin July 16 seven American soldiers serving with the American forces in Berlin have been recommended for distinguished service by Major Coffey of the engineers transportation office. The award follows dangers faced by troops in the city during duty.
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Edward Matimore
Medical Corps
Barjan
Infantry
NH. A. Gilman
Quartermaster Corps
Trivate P. W. Brakhaw
Cavalry
Frank N. Kent
J. IL Keller
Aetlery
Colfiey
Germany
Caiitera
Berlin
Yrrlin
Wkn
Imlzefon
Enfoineers’ Transportation Office Connect
Carson Speech Provokes Cross-Party Backlash
London July 16 The Ulster leader is condemned across parties after a speech that drew sharp rebukes from rivals and supporters alike. Sources note the contentious remarks touched on Ulster politics and possible constitutional questions amidst mounting criticism.
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London
Edward Car ‘Hona
Salwheday
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