Lower House Passes Day Measure on Liquor Enforcement
The house approved the prohibition enforcement bill after a 287 to 100 vote, with 255 to 136 on recommitment. It imposes strict controls after January 16 1920 including reporting by holders, defines intoxicating liquor, bans in public conveyances, broad search powers, and penalties up to 1000 dollars or six months for first offenses.
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Britain on brink as coal miners strike wide area
London reports a severe economic crisis with miners stopping output across large coal fields. Pumps may be shut causing potential mine ruin. The London press warns of national bankruptcy as strikes spread, with socialist figures estimating about 250000 workers already out.
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Wilson Loses Out On Appointment To Reparations Panel
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee defeated President Wilsons bid to provisionally appoint an American representative on the reparations commission before the peace treaty is ratified. The 8 to 7 vote split along party lines, with Knoxs measure winning and supporters arguing it essential for U S business interests.
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Five Die as Race Riots Grip Washington Capitol
Washington officials under police and military guard confront three nights of violence. Maj. Gen. William G. Haan takes command as Camp Meade troops and Quantico marines bolster patrols. Cavalry blocks mob lines in intense race clashes. president considers further action.
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Quantico
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Baker
White House
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Congress Considers Martial Law as City Riots Persist
Police and soldiers struggle to clear downtown streets after three nights of disorder as rioters fire indiscriminately from homes and cars. Representatives Clark Emerson and Vaile push resolutions for martial law to restore order and protect citizens regardless of color.
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Florida
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United States
Kidnapping of American Sways Ties to Mexican Bandits
The kidnapping of Lawrence L. Shipley, an American citizen from Yerington Nevada, by Mexican bandits near Fresnillo, Mex, last Saturday, is reported to the state department. The incident comes amid recent robberies of American sailors near Tampico and a theft of about $10000 fromAtlantic Refining’s Puerto Lobos station, amplifying tension on American citizens and property in the southern republic.
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Republic
Passes Minimum Wage Bill for Government Workers
Washington July 24 The House approved a minimum wage of 83 for all government employees except postal workers. The wage excludes a wartime bonus of 82404 yearly for eligible staff. The measure now goes to the Senate.
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Debates Over Food Policy Crowd Paris Chamber
In Paris the chamber of deputies opened a confidence debate led by Francois Fournier who denounced the government’s food policy and noted the Boret resignation as a result of its economic stance. New food minister Noulens defended policy promising action on wheat and sugar and vowing to prosecute speculation. Clementes of commerce urged world wheat and sugar control and announced allied talks with neutral nations on global economic issues.
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Italy
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M. Clementes
France faces meat and wheat famine risk abroad
France, gripped by political and economic troubles, may impose stricter food limits than during the war. It has sent M Wilgram to London to seek concessions on ships, wheat, and meat from the allied economic council. Wheat sufficiency lasts only until August 31, with harvests and the 1919-20 crop yielding a shortage of about 80 million bushels.
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London
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Allied Economic Council
A Violent Clash at Victoria Premier Office
In Melbourne on July 23 a stormy interview between Victoria Premier H W Lawson and soldiers ended with the premier struck on the head and ink well thrown. Soldiers pitched office furniture into the street tore official documents, a crowd attacked the watch house, police were stoned, and several casualties occurred as returned troops tried to rush a military barracks. A passing soldier was killed by gunfire during the melee.
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Victoria
Brewers Challenge 2 Percent Beer in High Court
The Supreme Court hears government appeals from Baltimore federal court decrees quashing indictments against the Standard Brewing Company under the 1917 food control act. The case questions the right of brewers to manufacture beer containing 2 percent alcohol.
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Standard Brewing Company
Villa followers give up amid amnesty offer
Juarez reports 250 Villa followers surrendered to Carranza forces and were granted amnesty as military authorities confirmed the surrender and release in the border region.
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Juarez
Fifty Americans Slain in Mexico Report Told to House
Ambassador Henry P. Fletcher told the House Rules Committee that about fifty Americans had been killed in Mexico in three years without Mexican prosecutions. He said anti American sentiment was not evident and noted fewer raids since Columbus incidents.
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Ienry P. Fletcher
Mexico
House Rules Committee
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Americana
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Carranza
United States
Columbus
Selene Mission Update Skirts Chinese Airspace Routes
Space agency officials report a Selene mission approach that avoids sensitive Chinese airspace areas while adjusting trajectory for a potential lunar capture. Engineers emphasize careful navigation and adherence to international spaceflight norms.
Shantung Question Talks Aim at Japanese China Pact
Paris reports informal talks on solving the Shantung problem with possible compromises. Conference circles anticipate a public release of the gentlemen’s agreement that Japan would return Shantung to China, as discussions continue on forming a league and resolving the issue.
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Evening Journal
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Chinese delegate Wu commends U N Peace Mission in Washington
Dr Chao Chu Wu one of the Chinese delegates to the peace conference arrived in Washington to discuss the Shantung settlement with senators and officials He says China plans to submit the Shantung question to the League of Nations immediately upon its formation and praises the American mission's work for China.
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Military Prisoners Strike at Leavenworth Barracks
About 2500 military prisoners in the disciplinary barracks at Leavenworth Federal Prison refused orders to work. A committee of 12 prisoners met Col. Frederick Rice to seek shorter hours and more food allowances for the inmates.
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Halt Arizona Mine Strike Reaches Globe Miami District
The I W W strike in the Globe Miami mining area gathers pace without leader Mickey Scanlon jailed for vagrancy. Members slipped past guards to leave demands at mine offices calling for a six hour day and pay below standard wages.
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Mickey Scanlon
DeKalb Brings 1,268 Troops Home to Newport News
The USS DeKalb arrived from Natzaire with 1,268 returning troops including the 343rd service battalion the 316th 310th and 125th supply companies the 316th bakery company and units of the transportation corps and the advance training company. The Senate unanimously approved President Truman's recommendation to raise the American legation at Brussels to embassy status.
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Third Transportation Corps
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