Three Nations Stand Together Against Global Threats
The article stresses unity among the United States, Britain, and France to defend civilization against Bolshevik and autocratic aims. It argues that disunity would imperil free nations, honors Lloyd George’s leadership, and recalls shared sacrifices in World War I.
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Germany
United States
Lloyd George
France
Gen. Wrangel
South
Russia
Great Britain
Poland
America
David Lloyd George
Nikolai Lenine
Mr. Lloyd George
Brions
Road Building Policy Shows Results After Four Years
The 1919 federal road program expands post roads aid on a fifty fifty basis with state and local governments. In 1915 total road and bridge spending by state and local entities was 267 million dollars. for the current year funds for main road construction total about 633 million with 266.75 million federal share allocated to 48 states. Seventeen states previously without a state bureau have created one.
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Congress
Department of Agriculture
Road act spurs record state highway statutes in a year
After the Federal aid road act, state highway legislation surged to a record high within a year. The nation unites behind better roads as spending rises, fueling economic growth and public welfare. The discussion also notes political leaks and international tensions shaping the era’s outlook.
Deserters and Draft Dodgers Persist in U S War Record
The War Department notes 172 911 deserters or draft dodgers among 24 234 021 men registered under the selective draft during World War I. Enlistments, deaths, and reporting delays are counted. Officials will publish names of remaining deserters and offer investigations to determine status.
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United States
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
America
War Department
Department
Washington
York
Tribute to Maj. Gen. Gorgas Ends as Arlington Remembers Him
The nation yesterday paid its last tribute to Maj. Gen. William C. Gorgas former surgeon general. His remains rest in Arlington as a symbol of public service devoted to eliminating disease and preserving health. His legacy includes cleaner streets and safer living conditions.
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William C. Gorgas
Army
Arlington
Gorgas
Another Tax Theorized to Destroy Liquor Reserves
The piece critiques proposals to destroy 50 000 000 gallons of liquor stored in bonded warehouses arguing it would force the Treasury to reimburse owners and shift costs to taxpayers. It cites a market value of 60 million to 80 million gallons and labels such actions as fiscally irresponsible by officials.
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Congress
Prohibition
Federal
Tichborne to Put on Sale His London Real Estate
Sir Joseph Tichborne thirteenth baronet offers the Doughty London estate for sale. The property lies along High Holborn Brownlow Street Bedford Row Theobald's Road Gray's Inn Road and includes Mecklen burg squares and the Foundling Hospital.
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Tichborne
London
Sir Josebh Tichborne
Hampshire
Tichborne Park
Edward the Confessor
High Holborn
Brownlow Atreat
Bedford Row
Theobald's Road
Gray's Inn Road
Great
Little James Streets
Mecklenburg Squares
Foundling Hospital
Doughty
Snafford Hall
Lincoln
Edward Tichborne
Swedish Geer expedition to study early man in Hudson valley
A Swedish geological expedition led by Baron Gerard de Geer arrives August 19 to probe the first appearance of man in the Hudson Connecticut and St Lawrence valleys and test whether glacier retreat caused climate shifts rather than volcanic events. American geologists cooperates including Osborn Clark Woodworth Adams with rail interests noting potential railroad benefits.
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New York
Hudson
Connecticut
St. Lawrence
Baron Gerard de Geer
Baron de Geer
Sweden
Geotechnical Commission
Igliwaya
Lake Champlain
Canada
Rocky Mountains
Henry Fairfield Osborn
American Museum of Natural History
John M. Clarks
New York State Geological Laboratory
J. B. Woodworth
Harvard
Frank D. Adams
MacGill University
Toronto
Axel Granholm
Swedish Railways
New York Central
Northern Pacific
de Geer
American-Scandinavian Foundation
Bar Associations urged to shape appointive judiciary
A committee of the American Bar Association urges more efficient bench selection through bar association involvement in appointive judicial offices. The report recommends local bar incorporation with ethics canons and bar supervision of all practicing attorneys, citing 1500 judiciary responses national wide.
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St Louis
Aug
American Bar Association
United States
Henry W. Jessup
New York
Thomas Fatterson
Pittsburgh
James D. Shearer
Minne- New
Henry J. Carter
New Orleansapolis
Hugh Henry Brown
Tonopah
Appeal in Behalf of Poet Charged by U S Court Martial
Representatives of the Santiago press and Latin American intellectuals cabled President Wilson in support of Fabio Fallio a Santo Domingo poet on trial before a U.S. court martial for alleged censorship violations. The Havana Frese Club coordinated the appeal asking Latin American press groups to urge the president.
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Santiago
Chice
Wilson
Fabio Fallio
Santo Domingo
United States
Havana Frese Club
Faliio
Woman Lawyer Honored as Assistant Attorney General
The Department of Justice adds to its ranks with Mrs. Annette Abbott Adama of San Francisco named Assistant Attorney General. Miss Ethel Donahue of Hartford becomes special assistant to Attorney General Palmer and will report September 1 to oversee admiralty matters.
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Department of Justice
Fewer Baby Carriages as Birth Rate Drops
The United States Chamber of Commerce reports a sharp decline in demand for baby carriages across the country in the last six months. Factoring in a 35 percent drop in births last year and housing plus domestic help shortages, manufacturers cite weak market conditions. The Bureau of Vital Statistics confirms a birth rate decrease but says it will not reach 34 percent.
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United States
United States Chamber of Commerce
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Lipton Views Yacht Race Film in New York
Sir Thomas Lipton owner of Shamrock IV watched moving pictures of the America’s Cup races between his yacht and Resolute. The showing occurred in New York where Lipton was the guest of Commodore J Stewart Blackton of the Atlantic Yacht Club. Lipton expressed a desire to see more.
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New York
Thomas Lipton
Shamrock IV
Sir Thomas
J. Stewart Blackton
Irinh
More ships for board set to dispose of wooden vessels
The shipping board reports thirty five ships completed in July totaling 272 150 dead weight tons, including thirty three steel and two wooden ships, with August progress of eleven vessels. A campaign to sell wooden ships will begin, with bids invited for about 1 200 vessels totaling five million tons and minimum prices per dead weight ton. Purchasers pay 16 percent on delivery and 70 percent in ten years with five percent interest and depreciation deductions. Revenue from operation to be deposited in supervised accounts to cover installments.
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Shipping Board
Bida
Great Lakes
Probe of Hindu Arrests Sparks Labor Department Inquiry
The Labor Department ordered an inquiry into the arrest without deportation warrants of 39 Hindus at South Bethlehem Pennsylvania. J L Hughes will lead the investigation into possible collusion with British interests to ship Hindu seamen to the British merchant service. Nine won release or hearings, 29 sent aboard a British vessel. one Hindu proved citizenship and was released. The probe may extend to Ellis Island as commissioner Wallis is summoned for a conference amid potential department shake‑up.
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South Hethlehem
Department of Labor
J. Ll. Hughes
Immigration
Philadelphia
India
Haa
Department
Shanghai
British Merchant Marine Service
Bilis Island
American Citizens Dominate Merchant Marine Hiring
Chairman Benton reported an improving share of American citizens among crew under the Shipping Board. Records show 10 percent Americans below officer rank in 1917, rising to about 65.7 percent over the past six months. He urged replacing foreigners to put the merchant marine on a peace footing without delaying operations.
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Shipping Board
Benton
New York
Benson
Spanish cruiser Alfonso XIII visits San Juan Porto Rico
The Spanish cruiser Alfonso XIII arrived for a week of festivities drawing the largest crowd ever seen in San Juan. Thousands of Spaniards from across the island gathered for the first Spanish naval vessel visit since the Spanish-American War. A Te Deum in the cathedral and official exchanges followed by a reception for ship officers hosted by the municipality. Bishop Jones extended a Catholic reception in the evening.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Alfonso XIII
Bishop Jones
Catholic Church
Fourragere Awarded To Second and Third Machine Gun Battalions
The War Department officially announced that the Second and Third machine gun battalions of the American Expeditionary Force are authorized to wear the fourragere. The Second battalion earned it for actions south of Suissonna July 18–22 and October 3–12, 1918. The Third battalion earned it for actions at Exermont Cantigny and Suissonna from May to October 1918. Both units were attached to the First Division.
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War Department
Suissona
Exermont
Cantlany
German Goods Lead Mazatlan Imports in May Trade
Consul Chapman reports Mazatlan imported a total of 210,286 dollars in May. United States shipments valued at 143,083 dollars and Germany 364,041 dollars, marking Germany second to U S exports in value.
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Mazatlan
Mex
United States
Chapman
Department of Commerce
Germany
Graz
Atenethe Waz
Conenlesid
Political chatter as visitors assess 1920 campaign
A Washington discussion features George B Haines of New York predicting Democrat disarray and GOP gains, while HE Powers from Montgomery notes economic strain, rising prices, and public desire to curb inflation. James M Cheeny of Montana comments on voter behavior and women’s role, including support for suffrage.
May Yet Join Tariff Board
Former Gov Samuel W McCall of Massachusetts, who recently declined appointment as a member of the United States tariff commission, was said yesterday at the White House to be reconsidering the offer at President Wilsons request. There was no word from McCall, but it was believed he would accept. the Senate failed to act on his appointment and he was given a recess appointment.
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Montana
James M. Cheeney
Rugget Hil
Mont
Capitol Park
Tle
Chicago
San Francisco
Jeannette Rankin
Washington
Tennessea
Samuel W McCall
Massachusetts
United States Tariff Commission
Wilson
White House
McCall
Senate
New York Census Stands
The city census committee appointed by Mayor Hylan released a preliminary report affirming New York City's 1920 federal census figure of 5,621,16l on January 1, 1980. It also notes a population decrease in Manhattan over the last decade, though the report warns of trims in growth.
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New York
City Census Committee
Hylan
Manhattan
Trim
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