Rush of Troops to Chicago Amid Bitter Racial War
Chicago battles rage across the city as white and black forces clash with increasing casualties. State troops arrive as Governor Lowden hesitates, with 8000 soldiers armed and ready. Death toll climbs past two dozen, injuries near a thousand, and violence spreads from South and West Sides to Englewood and Woodlawn amid arson, looting, and street fighting.
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Army planes burned and cropped in France witnesses say
Witnesses report that about 100 Allied aircraft were destroyed in France as part of a raid. The Chicago campaign is referenced as now answered, with officials noting the event impacts air operations and ongoing military actions.
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Chicago riots prompt governor to deploy troops
A report from the Finance Democrats alleges race tensions and public indifference fueled east side violence. It calls Governor Lowden to detail state troops to quell disturbances after reports of bombings targeting black households.
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Winnipeg Favors One Big Union
The Winnipeg Trades and Labor Council adopted the constitution of the One Big Union and ordered transfer of all council property to the new organization after a large delegate vote. About 120 of 350 members were present, with some prominent council members calling the meeting unrepresentative.
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Pale Face Stamps To Regain Color Soon Is Report
Washington reports that pale postage stamps will be reissued with engraving rather than the earlier color printing process. Janes Le Wilmeth, director of the bureau of engraving, said the bureau, working around the clock, has met the demand from new bonds revenue stamps and money and will resume the traditional engraving method.
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Man Clams to Be 130 Years Old in Kentucky
Louisville July 3 The National Geographic Society was asked to verify the claim of John Shell a Seaie County Kentucky mountaineer that he is 130 years old Neighbors corroborate the tale Shell has wine children He is widowed and claims many great great grandchildren He credits his long life to outdoor living and temperate habits
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Body Found Dangling From Bridge in Iowan Case
Emerson, of Creston, recently convicted of murdering his brother, escaped guards near Mount Ayr and hanged himself from a highway bridge two miles northeast of Kellerton using his belt and barbed wire. Earlier, Meron was convicted of second degree murder for beating his mother to death and throwing her body down an elevator shaft in Creston last May. released on bond pending appeal, he was captured after a breakdown in the escape car.
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Dillingham Conveys War Treaty Talk at White House
Vermont Senator Dillingham, first Republican to meet President Wilson after the Senate peace treaty talks, said he intends to vote for the treaty with reservations. He described a satisfactory discussion about negotiations at Paris including the Shantung settlement, noting no public statement from Wilson on Shantung.
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Kolchak Envoys Reach Berlin In Battle Over Erzberger
Berlin report says Dr Helfferich claims Erzberger lied as Kolchak envoys arrive to back up a war of words with the German government. The Interior Ministry cooperates on care for Russian citizens amid support for non Bolshevik interests. In New York, Oscar Hammerstein lies gravely ill with paralysis of the right side, doctors say.
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Destruction of U S Army Planes in France Probed
The sh committee focusing on cruelties in prisoner camps also examines destruction of American aircraft at Colombes le Belles in France. Witnesses say engines were removed and planes burned while guards prevented photos. salvaged parts valued at about fifteen cents each.
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German Reichstag Peace Plan Blamed for Racial Collapse
Dr Heifferich writes to Kreux Zeitung blaming the Reichstag peace program of July 1917 for Germany’s racial collapse. He asserts Erzbeimer and Ersber ger staged a parliamentary revolution without government consent, claims it was instigated by Count Cremis the Austro Hungarian foreign minister.
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Chicago strike tests union referendum on membership vote
Chicago leaders push for a referendum among 175000-strong union membership to decide whether the strike vote will be sustained as the second day of disruption continues. Officials report traffic relief as drivers assist pedestrians and retailers shift to telephone shopping while rail services add capacity to cope with suburban demand. International president W D Mahon arrives to organize talks, aiming for a compromise offering 66 cents an hour for surface workers and 7 cents for elevated workers over four days. Foreigners in Bingham schools must attend instruction under Tolman plan with 1208 enrolled locally.
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Navy Fleet to Visit West Coast for Presidential Review
Secretary Daniels outlined plans for the fleet's U S voyage with stops from Los Angeles to San Francisco including Venice Santa Barbara Monterey and Santa Cruz. The president may delay Hawaii trip. Senator Harding rejected claims of supporting ratification without reservations.
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Bolshevik Spread in Bulgaria Sparks Demonstrations
London via Berlin reports Bolshevik influence spreading over Bulgaria with demonstrations in major towns and accompanying bloodshed. The message claims demand for soviet governance and a general revolution is momentarily expected. Belgium obtains a 100 million dollar loan through American backing, reserved for projects chosen by the American government. Provo couple wed as George Toees and Lulaeert Tattie marries, officiated by County Clerk L. T. Epperson.
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