Pacific fleet welcomed along the coast for August visit
Elaborate preparations unfold for welcoming the Pacific fleet with civic committees in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara. Mayor’s welcome plans, duties for Congressman Kettner, and entertainment efforts in San Francisco and Oakland are noted, along with Monterey’s bid to host ships in commemorative events and potential Puget Sound mobilization in September.
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Washington
Navy Department
William M. Kettner
Clyie
Sant Diexe
Jos Angeles
Ivor Snyder
Daniela
San Francisco
Robley J. Evans
Wilson
Ate Qual Rodnida
Galden Gate
Daniels
Chamber of “Ommerce
University Amd
Ar. Daniels
Oakland
Fock Corporation
Monterey
Menius
Pacific
Long
Department
Elly
Kedcan
Olcott
Oregon
Han Traed
Poland
Echatober
Tere
Arrest of Germans at Coblenz in Army Auction Fraud
German suspects Derlin and others were arrested by army intelligence in Coblenz on charges of a complex plot to rig salvaged army material auctions. The scheme allegedly barred competitors from bidding, funneling material to organization members, with auctions reportedly running up to fifteen and twenty milwarks. American soldiers in plain clothes oversaw the arrests and investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voulenz
Cologne
Derlin
Carranza Derogates Yucatan Laws In Crisis Powers
Mexico City July 23 The Mexican president uses emergency powers to derogate statutes in Yucatan. Abolished absentee tax, free sale restrictions, and pending repeal of prohibition law are noted. Carranza plans to address Capadian elah and inspect Canadian navy yard with Admiral party aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Associated Press
Yucatan
Carranza
Congress
Sais of
Aigal
Straigald
Columbia
Ifo
Alea
Victoria
Daniels
Bla
P. W. Foote
Ramer
Jowlan McKean
C. W. Parts
J. C. Hilton
Pay Corps
Aveta
See Diesq
Amroet
Aviators Strike Over Mail Planes Refusal
Pilots refuse to fly mail planes escalating labor action. Union representatives vow sustained stoppage until wage and safety demands are met, affecting postal air routes and cargo transport nationwide. Officials warn of delays while negotiations resume with department leaders.
Debate Over U S Treaty to Aid France Sparks Clash
A heated debate looms over a proposed treaty to provide aid to France. Lawmakers argue over terms, costs, and strategic goals, while allies urge swift action to bolster allied defenses and regional stability amid rising tensions in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
France
Russian Army Lacks Rifles and Boots in War
Reports from the front describe troops marching barefoot and without proper rifles as the conflict intensifies. Command observers warn of supply shortages and morale strains affecting operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ussian
Reinstatement Strike Hits US Mail Pilots
A near mail pilots strike began as pilots refuse to fly in fog with high speed planes. Discharged pilots Leon Smith and Hamilton Lee protested to the Postmaster General, who reaffirmed the order not to revoke their discharge. Aviators in Chicago Cleveland and Bellefonte join the action, affecting 20 post office civilian air staff.
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New York
Chicago
Gellefonte
Post Office Department
Belmont Park
Jons Island
New
Cleveland
Bellefonte
Tota
Debmont Park
Wilson delays defense pact submission to Senate
President Wilson will not present the defensive treaty with France to the Senate until after a nationwide tour. He plans an explanatory address to accompany the treaty and faced questions over delays and implications for Versailles ratification. Debate over Wilson’s failure to submit the pact continued in Congress as White House staff prepared documents and planned conferences with Republicans and key senators.
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Washington
Wilson
France
Senate
White House
Jay
Germany
Pittman
Nevada
Emith
Arizona
Foreign Relations Committee
Warren
Wyoming
Spencer
Minnouri
Baker
War and Navy
Sec
Retary Lansing
Sight of White Flour Wins Bada rev Aled
Reports from July indicate American aid arrives to supply the Petrograd northern army as Bolsheviks suffer shortages. Troops cheer morale with better food, while disjointed allied cooperation hampers rapid relief and may delay action before winter.
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Faris
New Jersey
Petragrad
Holahevik
Reief
Fmc
Goloheviki
Gulf of Finland
Petrograd
Ils
Detroit Pastor Testifies in Ford's Favor at Trial
Bishop Charles D. Williams of Detroit testified for Henry Ford in the $1,000,000 libel suit against the Chicago Daily Tribune. The Episcopal minister interrupted Serbilitico tests. the defense sought to rebut Professor Reevie of the University of Michigan who had questioned Ford's ideas.
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Mount Clemens
Mid
Charles D. Williamen
Detroit
Henry Ford
Ford
Chicago
Williams
Alfred Locking
Mr. Ford
Ace in the Hole: Capt Chapman and Bed Bertor Escape Court Martial
Fragmentary OCR details indicate Captain Chapman and Bed Bedter faced a court martial in France but escaped or were dimmed from proceedings. The text suggests their return home with unspecified erote or honor, leaving unclear outcomes and dates.
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Chapman & Bed Bedter
France
Chapmas
Bombing Plane Opens Transcontinental Flight Plans
Captain Roy N. Francis departed Cook Field at 8 03 this morning in a Martin bombing plane bound for New York where he will commence a single stop transcontinental flight via North Platte Nebraska. He travels with Lieutenant Peter Welch Lieutenant F Cerruil and Sergeant 2 BK Maden.
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Dayton
Roy N. Francis
Cook “Field
New York
Seskle
Wash
Francis
North Platte
Neb
Martin Bember
Peter Welch
F. Cerruil
BK Maden
Japanese Princes of Yoshihito to Tour the World
Japanese newspapers report three brothers in law of Emperor Yoshihito will visit the United States Great Britain and France for military inspection. The imperial travelers are Princes Kitashirakawa Agaka and HL gtsh Kuni. They will stay abroad about three years.
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TOKIO
Associated Press
Yoshihito
United States
Great Britain
France
Kitashirakawa
Agaka
Hlgtsh
Kuni
Wilson Signs Agriculture Bill and Related US Actions
President Wilson signed the agricultural appropriation bill, removing a rider related to daylight saving, as part of the measure. A favorable Senate Banking Committee report supported a bill organizing American corporations to extend credit abroad and finance trade. Paris reports plan to demobilize all French army reserves including the class of 1917 by mid October, with remaining service members from classes 1914, 1919, and 1920.
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Washington
Wilson
Consteas
McLean
senate banking cott+ mitten
Edge
New Jersy
Estend Credit
Paris
Warmy
pab+ Mabed teddy
Troops leave Croatia as republic movement grows
Paris reports a Croatian revolt as troops depart to back a Yugoslav republic. Violence erupts near Gratz with dozens killed, amid demobilization anger and calls from Socialist meetings for Agram independence. Authorities vow to suppress the revolt with Serbian and Croatian forces.
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Paris
Diagatehee
Agram
Grats
Croatia
Takig
Barein
Useik Waite
Inorg
Subalteria
Dianolytina
Parsons
Gratz
Merburg
Ernest Leybold Leaves Fort Douglas For Germany
Salt Lake July 25 Ernest Leybold an inmate of Fort Douglas war prison and sweetheart of Minnis Deckman sails for Germany as Days Gershon chief of the department of justice for the United States orders his immediate departure to New York then to a passenger liner bound for Germany Leybold had earlier aide attempts to reach Deckman through Rev J B Leesmann of Ogden leading to Deckman’s arrest and later internment Deckman was released and may join Leybold in Germany Also mentioned are Faul Winkler and others awaiting release after investigations by Mr Gershon with transportation arrangements to follow.
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Salt Lake
Ernest Arbold
Fort Douglas
Minnis Deckman
Germany
Prleetel
Gershon
Department of Justice
Ininrmaay
Layboid
New York
Leybold
Miss Deckman
J. B. Leesmann
Ogden
Tin
Leybeth
Faul Winkler
Pitend
Gbraham
Boeton
Gerston
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Sta
Canada
Puget Sound
Bremha Wavy Yard
Daniels Hea
Lodhin
British
Mas Prederich Baglin
Frederick Bagley
Bontog
Amodisthon
Fereaking & Matignal
League
of Women Voters
Coblenz
Charles
Cptr
Aviators Notan Joh
Hamilton Lee
Mikado
Serbia
Crealians
Republic of Croatia
Ernest Leybold
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