Britain to draft reply to German reparations note
Premier Baldwin informed the House of Commons that Britain will prepare a draft reply to Germany’s reparations note and submit it to the Allies with minimal delay. He urged unity to pacify Europe and warned that Ruhr occupation risks economic collapse if reparations exceed Germany’s capacity.
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Associatedress
London
Great Britain
France
Italy
Baldwin
House of Commons
Europe
Ruher
Germany
Ruhr
Four Powers Ratify Treaties Clearing Path to Washington Pact
The French senate ratified the Washington naval treaty and the four power pact, clearing steps to effect but awaiting deposits of ratifications by all signatories. Scrapping vessels must render them incapable within six months and be completed in eighteen. replacement keel timing follows a fixed chart. The five powers must deposit ratifications in Washington to take effect, ending the Anglo Japanese alliance on that same day.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Washington
United States
Iowan Killed in Automobile Crash
Des Moines man C. D. Brighmer, 35, was killed in Woodbine Iowa when his car was struck by a Northwestern passenger train. He died at the scene and the crash was reported from Omaha Nebraska by The Associated Press.
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Associated Tress
Omaha, Neb
C. D. Brighmer
Des Moines
Iowa
Woodbine
Northwestern
Five Miners Die in Alabama Ore Mine Accident
Five miners were killed and about a dozen injured in an ore mine near Bessemer Alabama when a train of trip cars carrying 40 men parted from a bracket coupling as the morning shift entered the mine. Some of the injured were reported to be in serious condition.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Alabama
Bessemer
Relief From Extreme Heat Promise Sweeps Nation
Weather forecasters predicted relief from the heat with local thunder showers lowering temperatures across extensive areas. No heat deaths were reported, but three Maryland guardsmen were killed by a lightning strike near Boston during yesterday’s storm.
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Associated Press
Onc
Maryland Guardsmen
Boston
Minnesota Senate Race Heats Up Before Election
Minnesota voters edge toward the polls as fewer days remain. Governor J A O Preus leads the Republican ticket against former governor Mats Johnson with J A Carley conceded by Democrats in a fading campaign stage.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul. Minn
Minnesota
J. A. O. Preus
Masnns Johnson
Fire destroys Eureka College tabernacle in Peoria area
Fire at Eureka college campus tabernacle near Peoria, Illinois, caused by incendiary origin damaged the building and caused an estimated five thousand dollars in losses. Fire investigators said the incident occurred today as authorities began assessing the cause and securing the scene.
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Associated Press
Peoria
Eureka College
Eureka
Here
Germany reports 178 submarines lost in war
The Navy Department received an official AP report stating 178 German submarines were lost in action, with 5,364 personnel killed or missing. Depth charges and mines caused many losses, while several boats were destroyed to prevent capture and some were interned or dismantled after the armistice.
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Associated Press
Wash N. D. C
Navy Department
Hld
Scapa Flow
Weddigen
English Channel
North Sea
Mediterranean
England
Heligland
Spain
Holland
Havre men Wil Easter and Will McBride in town on business
Havre residents Wil Easter and Will McBride are visiting the city for business purposes today.
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Wil Easter
Will McBride
Havre
Argentine Excitement Over Firpo Willard Bout in Jersey City
In Buenos Aires and Jersey City fans anticipate the July 12 twelve round clash between Louis Firpo and Jess Willard. Willard seeks a comeback win to challenge Dempsey while Firpo eyes a title shot. About seventy thousand expected. advance sales pass thirty five thousand. experts call the outcome a toss up.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Louis Firpo
Jess Willard
Jersey City
Firpo
N. Y
Kansas
Boyle's
Thirty Acres
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Willard
Mail Messenger to Face U S Grand Jury
Cedar Rapids July 12 Postal inspectors say John L Allen a railway express and mail messenger will be held on two thousand dollar bond for action by the October federal grand jury. Allen arrested at Hampton Tuesday for allegedly taking a small amount from a decoy letter. Allen a Des Moines resident.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
John L. Allen
Ailway Express and Mail Messenger
Allen
Hampton
Des Moines
Wheat stocks at mills and elevators on July first
Wheat in country mills and elevators totaled an estimated 36 458 000 bushels on July 1 up from 28 756 000 bushels a year earlier according to revision figures.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
President Harding Binds Self to Kindness for Animals
On July 12 President Harding swore an oath never to mistreat dogs or horses as he joined the Arctic Brotherhood aboard the USS Henderson. He shared the pledge with Mrs Harding, and noted his lifelong love of animals as he travels toward Seward after departing Skagway.
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Associated Press
Henderson
Harding
Skagway
Arctic Brotherhood
Hreding
Boyhood
Brotherhood
Seattle
Pacific Ocean
Toystrait
Cross Sound
Gulf of Alaska
Seward
End Martial Law In Oklahoma Tonight
Oklahoma City July 12 martial law in the Henrietta district of Okmulgee county will end at six oclock this evening, following a conference between Governor Walton and Sheriff Russell of Okmulgee county.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Henrietta
Okmulgee County
Walton
Russell
Music Scholarships Established at Grinnell College
Grinnell July 12 announcement of scholarships for advanced music study at Grinnell College funded by the Juilliard Foundation of New York City. The awards, first of their kind in the state, go to students with two years residence in Iowa based on merit and need, ranging from 600 to 1000 dollars. A graduate fellowship with a 1000 to 1200 dollar stipend will also be established.
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Grinnell
Grinnell College
Julliard Musical Foundation
New York City
London Pet Dog Licenses Bring In Revenue
London issued 176,423 dog licenses in the last year, adding £66,162 to the municipal exchequer. The licenses reflect steady public obedience and animal control funding in the capital.
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London
Permanent injunction made against AFL Shop Crafts in railroad strike
Judge J H Wilkerson in Chicago grants permanent decree preserving a 1922 order against the railway employee department of the American Federation of Labor and officials. The ruling affects 400 000 railroad workers and marks the culmination of a nationwide battle during the shopmen strike. The injunction, first issued October 5, 1922, was appealed by Attorney General Dougherty on September 1, 1922.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
United States
American Federation of Labor
J. H. Wilkerson
United States District Court
Dougherty
Meary
Wilkerson
Farm Assessment Rates Under Review by Board
The state equalization board in Des Moines Iowa discussed farm assessment rates with farm group representatives opposing a higher rate. Electric transmission line interests urged a reduction as valuations for about two hundred lines are to be equalized at this session.
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Associated Press
Des. Moines
State Equalization Board
Firpo and Willard Clash Expected in Calm Youthful Tactics
The piece notes Firpo in strong form after camp in New York and Long Island with confidence and speed, saying he is a polished fighter trained to the minute. It mentions Willard facing the same stage with a high level of readiness and describes a boxing card including Floyd Johnson and Jack MacAulliffe. Weather forecast warns of possible rain with a contingency that Tex Rickard could move the show to tomorrow night if needed.
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Firpo
New York
Long Island
New Jersey
Willard
Floyd Johnson
Jack MacAulliffe
Detroit
Mus
Yankee Stadium
Tex Rickard
Pershing and Gouraud to Lead Noted Rainbow Division
Indianapolis hosts the fifth Rainbow Division Veterans' Association convention July 13 14 15 drawing 8 10000 veterans from across states. General John J Pershing and General Henri Gouraud will be special guests of honor. The reunion marks the Champagne defense anniversary of July 1918 and includes a July 24 street parade led by the two generals.
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Indianapolis
Europe
Rainbow Division
Veterans’ Association
John J. Pershing
United Statesarmy
Henri Gouraud
Champagne
Gouraud
Rheims
General Pershing
General Gourand
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