League of Nations debated for U S national interest
The article argues that a congressional charter could create a huge capitalization with leading financiers as stockholders and possible U S government participation via the War Finance Corporation. It suggests government backing would underwrite loans and that governments may guarantee loans to European borrowers, framing the league as an international loan collector. The piece maintains the national interest should drive the debate despite motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
War Finance Corporation
League of Nations
League
Army Transport Effort Leads War Department Homeward Move
The War Department earns praise for rapidly repatriating American troops from Europe as two thirds demobilize at about 57,000 discharges monthly. By September 1 most soldiers are expected home. 1,282,625 remained on June 10, with 644,435 in Europe. Resources of War and Navy departments are mobilized to speed return as thousands of new recruits are already secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Europe
France
United States
Ouringular
High Seas
War and Navy Departments
National Guard
Nationa
Return of veterans to Europe requires minimal training
The report notes that a high percentage of men who have served in the army wish to return to Europe. Consequently, it will require very little additional training to prepare them for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Wrench 73s Rally Amid Turbulent House Row
The Wrench 73s lack kicks, echoing a famed 273 as Trotsky quips about retreating and dodging shells. The House of Representatives moves up against Major Haland-Hall, then descends again amid protests and upheaval.
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House of Representatives
Haland-Hall
Not self but Germany the plea of a false goat
If Biil Hohenzolern were not himself he would offer himself up as the goat for all men yet he prefers to make Germany the common scapegoat in the discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biil Hohenzolern
Germany
Distracted German Debt and July Fire Safety Warning
A humorous snippet from the Deutsches Zeitung depicts a German reader avoiding paying bills. Dr Rupert Blue urges children to avoid Fourth of July burns and warns Reds about finger injuries from fireworks.
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Rupert Blue
Supreme Court to Rule on How Near Carness Is Beer
The Supreme Court faces a pivotal question about whether certain beverages qualify as beer. The case hinges on regulatory definitions and the implications for producers and consumers. Legal experts expect a detailed ruling that could affect labeling, taxation, and market access.
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Seane Urister
Supreme Court
Sete Gerry critiques Gruise Washington on elites and inventions
Sete Gerry argues Washington did not truly dream of elites or airships, asserting that declaring certain political principles shows how inventions alter political truths. He contends inventions do not redefine core politics without accountability.
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Sete Gerry
Gruise Washington
Planes to Tour Pacific From Ellington Field
Four De Haviland bombers will depart Ellington Field Houston Texas to tour the Pacific coast with possible cross country leg. The mission aims to educate the public about aviation and recruit for the air service. The squadron led by Lieut C C Nutt will visit major Western cities spending days to a week at each stop and attempt a flight over Pike's Peak in Denver.
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Ellington Field
Houston
Tex
de Haviland
Pacific Coast
Air Servive
Air Service
West
Denver
C. C. Nutt
Pike's Peak
Bone Dry Law Inconsistent With War Time Prohibition
A discussion argues against using police to patrol for liquor smugglers into the District. It notes all states are dry under wartime prohibition and emphasizes prioritizing safety over chasing whiskey runners. The piece critiques overextended policing amid rampant city crime and a small force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Washington
Mexicans, Americans join in peace treaty tribute in Monterey
A Sunday celebration in Monterey Mexico honored a peace treaty signing with Alexicans and Americans singing the American national anthem. The Neuvo Leon governor invited American consuls to the state house as several hundred Mexican University students joined in the ceremony. After the anthem a friendly address was delivered and the British Italians and French were honored with the same respect. The event closed with the Mexican national anthem and a governor’s speech, followed by a response from the American consul general.
U S Exports Set Record for Fiscal Year
The Department of Commerce announced May exports valued at 606,379,599 dollars, with June estimates pushing the fiscal year total to around 6,06,000,000, the largest on record. May imports were 378,927,139 dollars, and June imports are expected to bring the yearly total to about 3,102,000,000, leaving a record trade surplus near 3,704,000,000.
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United States
Department of Commerce
Oxburgh Hall Safe From Norfolkshire Sale Rumors
Retains Oxburgh Hall despite reports that Sir Henry Bedingfield plans to sell Boughton estate in Norfolkshire. He guards Oxburgh Hall near Stokes Ferry, a seat held by the Bedingfields since Richard III's era. Oxburgh’s historic rooms include a green velvet bed covering embroidered by Mary Queen of Scots and Bess of Hardwicke.
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Henry Bedingfield
Norfolkshire
Boughton
Kings Lynn
Oxburgh Hall
Stokes Ferry
Hedingfields
Richard III
Edmund Bedingfeld
Oxburgh
Mary Queen of Scots
Bess of Hardwicke
Countess of
Shrewsbury
Elizabeth
Queen Mary
Tower of London
Gentlemen At Arms
Goethals Testimony On 1917 Plan For Municipal Ministry
Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals told the war investigating committee that in December 1917 he urged Secretary Baker to create a ministry of municipal affairs, but Baker refused the plan.
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George W. Goethals
War Department Bureau of Purchase, Storage and Trafic
War Investigating Committee
Baker
New Fleet Assignments Tie Admirals to Atlantic and Pacific Commands
Navy announces transfers of senior officers to head divisions and serve on staff for the Atlantic and Pacific fleets. Rear Admiral Clarence Willa is named commander of squadron No. 1 and division No. 1 Pacific fleet with vice admiral rank. Coontz leads division No. 6 Pacific fleet. Washington moves to division No. 4 Atlantic fleet. Shoemaker takes division No. 2 Pacific fleet. McClintic to aid and fleet gunnery officer on Admiral Wilson’s staff. Brainard becomes aid and fleet gunnery officer for Rodman. Harry Shoemaker becomes flag secretary aide to Admiral Wilson. Stewart Manahan becomes fleet radio officer under Rodman. Chauncey Lucas shifts to Rodman’s Pacific fleet. Milton Anderdon becomes fleet radio officer and aid on Wilson’s Atlantic staff. Assignment of Wilson and Rodman as fleet commanders formally announced.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Clarence 8
Willa
Naval War College
Newport
Pacific Fleet
Robert E. Coontz
United States Fleet
Thomas Washington
Atlantic Fleet
William R. Shoemaker
Pacific Feet
William S. McClinfic
Navy Ordnance Bureau
Wilson
Roland M. Brainard
Admiral Rodman
Harry E. Shoemaker
Admiralson
Milton H. Anderdon
Admiral Wilson
War Loan Director Resigns From Treasury
L B Franklin resigns as director of the war loan organization for the Treasury. Secretary Glass accepts the resignation effective June 14. Glass tells Franklin the Treasury leaves with the satisfaction of faithful service during the nation’s greatest crisis.
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L. B. Franklin
War Loan Organization For the Treasury
Glass
Department
the Treasury
American officers open probe led by Brig Gen Bethel
Brig Gen Walter Bethel, advocate for the American Expeditionary Carers, arrived here a week ago to conduct the case. His department drew up the charges presented to Minor today. Minor's father telegraphed from San Antonio asking for ample funds for his defense as several friends rush to secure counsel.
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Walter 4
Bethel
American Expeditionary Carers
Minor
San Antonio
Tex
Pershing Awards Crosses Granted to War Heroes
Gen Pershing notified the War Department of awards of the Distinguished Service Cross to a long list of officers and men. Names include Lieuts Albert Durek Oakley Md Frank Carter Atlanta Ga Cliften B Gates Tiptonville Tenn James B Burke Newport News Va and many noncommissioned officers and privates from across the United States.
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Pershing
War Department
Albert Durek
Oakley
Frank Carter
Atlanta
Cliften B Gates
Tiptonville
Chicago
Earl J. Cheevers
William A. Helongen
Sly Gould City
Mich
Wester H Blanchard
Haverhill
Mass
Clarence H Bunyard
Hollendale
George A. Carroll
Davenport
Iowa
Vatrick J Carroll
New York City
Ernest ©. Blomgren
Daniel T. Bresnahan
Hgyoke
George Bultian
Stendota
Wash
J HB. Burchfield
Salem
Orem
William J Cahill
Lowell, Maas
Leroy Cassingham
Ringling
Okla
Kansas Appeals for Men to Harvest Wheat Slump
Gov. Henry J. Allen urges Kansas representatives to secure railroad rates to move harvest crews from St. Louis and Chicago. Officials estimate 10,000 to 50,400 workers needed, paid 5 to 7 dollars daily, with work through October in the Northwest. 26 million bushels at risk as harvests threaten. Troop furloughs also urged via War and Navy secretaries.
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Kansas
Henry J. Allen
St. Louis
Chicago
Clarence Ousley
Aerieculture
Northwest
Oussley
Cable Codes to Dutch East Indies Announced
G M Foote of the Postal Telegraph Company in Washington said authorized cablegrama for the Dutch East Indies will be accepted. Messages must pass through British territory and be slowed with three proper names and at least four surnames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutch East Indies
G. M. Foote
Washington
The
Postal Telegraph Company
Texas Natives Rally For Villa In Mexico Debate
Former Representative Jef McLemore of Texas defends Villa as a loyal ally of the United States while criticizing Carranza and Angelys. He asserts Villa protected oil interests and claims Texas prosperity under current conditions, noting oil wells and wheat harvest as signs of growth in Mexico border regions.
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Willa
United States
Mexico
Gen Angeles
Soothers
Republ
Jef McLemore
Texas
Willard
Calwd
Juares
McLemore
Vila
Juarez
Union
War Changes in England Social and business strains after conflict
London solicitor David Houghton notes a drastic shift in English social and business relations during the war. He cites broken promises and lax punctuality across five years, arguing the abnormal wartime frame erodes obligations and questions when society will return to prior standards of reliability and trust.
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Laewe
David Houghton
London
Willard
United States
Baker Denies Objectors Plea For Immediate Release
Secretary Baker refused the amnesty committee of Chicago and declined an open plea to President Wilson. He argued abolition of future wars was hindered by the conscience of young men who sacrificed their lives and by the conscience that protested in the face of vast destructive power. He tied the issue to citizenship duties and enforcement concerns.
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Chicago
Wilson
Baker
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Deutsches Zeitung
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U. S
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Stephen Lyne-Stephens
Lynford Hall
Norfolk
Lyne-Stephens
Edward Stopford Claremont
Paris
Lord Cowley
Lord Lyon
Marquis of
Hertford
Sir Richard Wallace
Claremont
Danseuse
Lyne-Stephena
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Mahquish DE Fontenoy
Admiral Williams
Allen
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