Wilson Returns to U S with Vision of World Peace
President Wilson landed in New York aboard the George Washington after signing the Paris peace treaty and delivering a Carnegie Hall address. He hailed the treaty as just and pledged it would guard the world from bloodshed, expressing homesickness yet pride in American troops and their mission. The welcome included tens of thousands, with Governor Smith and Mayor Hylan present.
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Riot at Argo plant leaves two dead near Chicago
Riot at the Corn Products Refining Argo plant as 2000 strikers and guards clash. Two men die from gunfire while seven others and two children are seriously wounded by bullets and flying debris.
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Allies U K drive against Russ capital
Paris reports approval of a plan to attack Petrograd by Finnish troops and Kolchak forces. A joint note to US UK France Italy attaches support for the Finns if Kolchak aids action, with Bolshevik evacuation of Petrograd foretold. Estonian volunteers reverse at Krasnaya Gorka Koporja and rail stations as Soviets seize foreign embassies. 800 Bolsheviks captured near Irkutsk shot, about 4,000 west of Irkutsk toward Krasnoyarsk.
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Kaiser's Legacy Sparks Blame Debate in Paris
Paris reports that Clemenceau will reply to Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg and Field Marshal von Hindenburg that the master is responsible for his agents. The Tiger and the Big Five will relay that they wish to bear the blame for the ex-kaiser's acts and stand trial instead. No immunity can be granted, though they may testify.
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War Debt Totals 32 Billion, Smoot Reports to Senate
Senator Smoot told the senate that America’s war debt totals 32 billion with 10 billion in loans to allies. He said nearly half of the 982 billion actual debt will be paid by the people in taxes and noted the United States had the highest tax-rate increase during the war, versus England France and Italy.
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US Overseas Toll in AEF Rises in July Report
Official report shows total American expeditionary force casualties at 207,147 with a net increase of 1,565 since June 26. Battle deaths reach 50,150, total deaths 78,917, wounded 216,300, missing 1,921 a decrease of 281.
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Interallied Commission to Probe Fiume Outbursts
Paris reports the council of five has appointed an interallied commission to investigate recent troubles in Fiume and other Adriatic ports between Italian and allied occupation troops.
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Wet lawmakers press Volstead bill to special order
In Washington July 9 the House voted 235 to 58 to make the Volstead enforcement bill a special order for immediate consideration with limited debate. Wet leaders argued the measure infringes on liberty and overreaches public will, while pro prohibition supporters urged swift passage to enforce wartime prohibitions.
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La Guardia Blasts Prohibition Bill as Hysteria
Representative La Guardia of New York condemned a prohibition enforcement bill as hysteria arguing it is rushed through Congress before constitutional prohibition takes effect next year. He disagreed with Representative Upshaw of Georgia in a sharp exchange over who benefits from the measure, including moonshiners in the South.
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Sherman Seeks Authority Over U S In League Of Nations
Senator Sherman of Illinois introduced a resolution asking the president by what authority he acted to bind the United States to the League of Nations. The preamble states the president with four others claimed to represent the U S at Paris and asks for constitutional authorization for these acts.
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Boston Dealers Reopen Beer Sales After License Allowance
About 500 liquor dealers in Boston reopened their businesses and sold 2 1 2 per cent beer after receiving new licenses on Monday. They were warned by the U S district attorney that one dealer would be arrested today or tomorrow to test the prohibition act.
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Army aviator breaks record with 10 mile flight
Capt. Low ell Smith of the army set a new nonstop flight record from San Francisco to Rockwell covering 10 miles in 4 hours 6 minutes 30 seconds. The San Diego report notes a rate of about two and a half miles per minute.
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Secretary Glass Asked To Inform Senate On Currency In Circulation
A resolution calls Secretary Glass to inform the Senate of the current currency in circulation and detail steps being taken to reduce present inflation. The measure seeks clarity on monetary supply and anti inflation actions.
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Senate
Riots and unrest sweep central Italy amid food protests
Anarchist uprisings continue across central Italy with outbreaks in Genoa Naples Turin and Rome. Looting and bloodshed accompany military measures as one Genoa death is reported and injuries mount in several cities.
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President Ready to Explain All League Facts
The article outlines the president’s plan to provide full clarification on league issues. It emphasizes transparency and invites questions from stakeholders. No specific organizations or dates are mentioned in the readable text.
Adjust Differences in Thore Understanding of All Conditions
President Wilson shows willingness to appear before the senate foreign relations committee or any congress panel to answer questions on the peace treaty and the League Covenant. He aims to clear misunderstandings before Senate action. In Paris, Weimar reports say the German assembly ratified the peace treaty.
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Violent clash leaves Italian and French troops with heavy casualties
Reports say a brutal fusillade erupted as bows reached French troops and Italians, with 26 killed or injured. Sides described a tense, indescribable mood amid the clash.
War Dept Forms Sales Organization in France
The French offer of 300 million dollars for American army equipment costs 1.5 billion, prompting the war department to organize a disposal sales unit in France, Director of Sales Hare told a Senate committee.
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Waterfront Fire Claims Three as Four Remain Missing
In Stockton California a waterfront blaze destroyed property valued at 150000. One man burned to death and two drowned while a fourth man is missing. Twelve men were trapped on a hemp loaded barge but were rescued.
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Elks Pick Chicago for 1920 Convention
A telegram from Atlantic City confirms Chicago won the Klks convention for July 1920. Booster delegates from Chicago helped secure the victory amid competition from other major cities. Frank L. Rain of Pearbury Neb was elected exalted ruler, defeating Albert T. Brephy of Brooklyn.
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US Major Dawiey Leads Riga Command in Baltic Port Fight
American Major Dawiey formerly based in Copenhagen is described as a US commandant of the Riga port amid bitter wartime action. Colonel Tal lepis of the British army is noted as provisional governor in the same report.
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