Forest Fires Threaten Montana Towns in Great Conflagration
Western Montana, northern Idaho, and eastern Washington battle vast forest fires. High winds and heat stretch 1000 firefighters as towns Atherton and St. Regis face destruction. Burns threaten min ing camps and millions of feet of white pine. relief efforts aided by private associations and ranchers.
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Aniueta
Missoula
Belgian Mission to U S Aimed at Trade Growth
Government sets plan for Belgian mission to the United States to boost trade and industry contacts through the chamber of commerce as prominent business leaders prepare to engage in extended talks. Prohibition debate resumes as Congress tackles wartime restrictions and enforcement provisions. Senate clears path for large civil and veterans education appropriations, while discussions on arms export to Mexico and repeal of daylight saving laws continue in Washington.
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Tehee
Mission Rich
America
Invita
Chamber of Commerce of
States
Washington
Pershing Receives City Freedom and Sword of Honor
London honors General Pershing with the freedom of the city and a gold mounted sword of honor in Guildhall ceremony attended by American ambassador John W. Davin, Admiral Knapp, British officials, and generals. The sword showcases US, London arms, Pershing monogram, and battles in which American troops served.
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General Pershing
Guildhall
John W. Davin
Harry 5. Knapp
Lontion
Guild Hall
Corporation of the cl of London
Marshal Foch
United States
City of London
General Pershings
Goldsmiths and Silversmithy Company
Former Emperor William in Critical Condition in Berlin
Berlin dispatch reports former Emperor William IV is gravely ill with his doctors calling his condition critical. He rarely leaves his apartment, spends long hours in prayer, and shows high nervousness while his former empress may need return to Germany for heart trouble treatment.
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Associated Press
Deutsche Zeitung
Tikes & Kerlows
William
Ti Ja
Conn Hohenzollern
Uch
Thas
Germany
Court martial for gruelties to prisoners in France
Washington July 18 Army officers on the court martial that tried Lieutenant Tard Boller Smith and Lieutenant Mason, once in charge of American sanitary prisoners in France, face a congressional inquiry. Rep Dallinger says witnesses will testify the trial was a joke and that brutal sentences were imposed. Smith arrived at Fort Jay NY and was seen by victims before guards. one victim was beaten and hospitalized.
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Tard Boller” Smith
Mason
France
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Fort Jay
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Soldiers Fawc to Pay Up on War Insurance Reform urged
Washington July 18 approximately three fourths of the four million officers and enlisted men who secured government insurance through the war risk insurance bureau during the war have failed to continue payments. The advisory committee of thirteen headed by Charles Evans Hughes closed last night and recommended decentralizing the bureau to permit more direct operation after conferences with Director Cnormely Jones and other officials. Baron to head mission in Versailles July 17 announcement semi officially that Baron Kurt von Lersper head of the German mission here had been appointed charge d affaires to look after German interests in France.
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Versailles
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France
American Provost Marshall Barely Escapes Assassination
In Vodlena on July 18 two German agents attempted to kill Major George Cackriel, provost marshal of the American force in Germany. The target was not injured, and both attackers fled after firing shots outside the marshal’s home in Minnesota.
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Majoreorge Cackriel
Mwearchnl
Germany
Neger
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Pan
Minnesota
Strike disrupts New York employment offices and shipping
New York reports a July strike by 76 workers wrecking Bagot brothers offices on the Bowery and scattering 240 men seeking jobs aboard Atlantic coast and coastal vessels. No arrests. leaders say settlement not imminent as ships halt across the port. A second month of seamen strikes threatens freight and terminal operations with potential layoffs unless quick settlement occurs. Union secretary G H Brown signals cautious optimism for a deal 오늘
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Reawien
Bagot
United States
G. H. Brown
Seamen's Union
Shipping Board
Pre-War Parcel Post Rate to Germany Ordered
The post office department established the prewar parcel post rate of 42 cents a pound for packages to Germany. Weight limit on fuel packages is 1 pound. Domestic letter rate of two cents per line will be restored once steamship lines are resumed.
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Germany
Lue Post Office Department
Goon and Blzeck
Regulation Allows Wine for Sacramental Use by Religions
Washington July 18 regulation by the internal revenue bureau eases access to sacramental wine for religious organizations. Clergy supervised production and distribution require tax payment and accurate shipment records. affidavits may accompany orders to protect sellers and buyers. Jewish congregations and other groups can obtain wine on minister or rabbi authorization. Mead remains legal for Passover, contrary to erroneous reports.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
United States
Gay
Lord Said
Internal Revenue
Birrau
Relief feeding in Europe under American direction
In Europe, relief work continues under American direction with private charity supporting operations after the American Food Administration ends. Hoover, heading the Inter-allied Supreme Food Council, notes supplies cover several months and private funds may sustain feeding for millions of children in Poland Finland the Baltic regions Russia Serbia Romania and Croatia. Children are examined and only under nourished receive food until doctors deem them strong enough to thrive on home-supplied diets.
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Europe
American Relief Administration
Europs
Herbert Hoover
Inter-allied
Supreme Food Council
Poland
Finland
Baltic
Russia
Serbia
Rumania
Croatia
Biggest steel combination in world planned
Brussels reports that 10 or 12 leading Belgian steel firms, after wartime destruction by Germany, plan to pool their interests into a single vast undertaking. Stocks will be merged by method similar to the United States Steel merger, reshaping postwar industry.
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Rdated
Belgium
Smethod
United States Steel Corporation
British must raise wages of coal miners
London reports the government will implement a seven and a half pence rise in coal prices on July 21 after Andrew Monro Law, the government leader, stated in the Commons that the miners’ conference at Kenwick must approve any pretense to avoid stoppages. Delays in aligning price with production costs could be fatal.
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Andrew Monar Law
House of Commons
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Kenwick
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