Snow trial nears end as wife’s friend testifies on marriage idea
In a District Supreme Court divorce case, Mrs Helen Merritt testified that Mrs Snow discussed a trial marriage with her, saying it could be begun and abrogated if not agreeable. Testimony described conversations about motherhood, lax views, and Mrs Snow’s hopes for a separation, with corroboration from multiple witnesses.
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Helen Merritt
Snow
Addis Hubird Snow
Justice Stafford
District Supreme Court
Chester
Dliwsyer
Mr Snow
Ini
Rf Snow
Merritt
Mrs Snow
Mel Snow
Rockefeller Backers Target Tarrytown Rail Stations
Wealthy residents led by John D Rockefeller and others allegedly support a New York Central Railroad move to discontinue Putnam road stations at Tarrytown North Tarrytown and nearby areas. The plan would split the Rockefeller estate, absorbing portions between anti and Wilson factions if carried out. A turnout on July 16 is noted, with further details expected from the trustees’ discussions.
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Tarrytown
John D Rockefeller
New York
Wils
Vr Rockefelter
Resolution Opposes Foods in Liquor Policy Adoption
A measure adopted by the Run Tower Legislative Conference composed of twenty two national temperance organizations urges Congress to deter the use of foodstuffs in liquor production while disavowing any intent to delay food legislation. The group rejected President Wilsons request to drop agitation for prohibition of beer and light wines, arguing the issue remains imperative.
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Congress
Run Tower
Britain to Admit Salmon From United States and Canada
London reports that Britain rescinded the ban on importing carnivorous salmon from the United States and Canada. Fifty percent of the previously reported 1916 quota will be allowed in following the decision relayed to American General Robert P. Skinner.
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London
H Robert P Skinner
America
Great Britain
United States
Canada
Rams foe as plane burns
Amsterdam July 3 The Frankfurter Zeitung reports the death of German aviator Riessinger who had previously shot down four opponents. In his final flight he set fire to a British machine but the other pilot could not escape and rammed Riessinger's aircraft causing both planes to crash.
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Amsterdam
Frankfurter 1 Zeitung
Riessinger
Reissingers
Senate Food Bill Advances Amid Battle Over Defense Council Sales
Senate debate over food control continues with a committee substitute granting the President power to commandeer food fuel and supplies for national defense. Provisions shielding farmers cooperatives and denying government sale of members products drew criticism. Rosenwald defense and calls to remove the Council of National Defense from food policy sparked clashes as lawmakers push toward a final vote.
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McKellar, Reed and
Borah
Defense Council
Chicago
Senate
Chamberlain
Wnt
Smith
Georgia
Krenvon
McKellar Reed Farah
Advisory Commission of the
Tulus Rosenwald
Mititonaire
Debste
Michelier
Hs Posenwaild
Nardaman
Messissipp
Wereilir
Ind Reed
Missouri
Tennessein
Mission
Council of Nations
Rosenwild
Davis
Rosenwald
Charman
Committee On
Brandegee
Gifford
Baker
Washington
McKellar
Pes
Congress
Papdars
Committee of the Defense Council
Mr McKellar
Hoover
Munsey
Egg Trust
Boards For Trade
Food Administration
Lfe
Wilson
Council of National Defense
Vardaman Lewis
Gore
McKeltir
Lewis
Illinois
Johnson
South Dakota
Earry
Artillery Leads Allied Victory Narrative in War Lesson
British headquarters in France notes American officers impressed by British artillery and the crucial role of guns, shells, and gunners. The piece emphasizes that artillery, planes, and infantry form the modern warfare triumvirate, shaping the war’s pace and endgame as replacements and raw materials fuel Allied superiority against the Germans.
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France
Associated Press
Beste
United States
Air Service
Vimy Ridge
Messines
Hindenburg Line
Arras
America
Austrian ship Budapest sold to Kerr Steamship Co
Newport News date July 2 Austrian steamer Budapest once tied for safety due to the European war has been sold to the Kerr Steamship Co Capt Kerber former master remains in Norfolk after being allowed to return by the U S government following maneuvers in Philadelphia with Arcadia crew The Budapest’s machinery was wrecked during government control and the crew was released as no war with Austria was declared. Special to The Washington Post.
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Newport News
Budapest
Kerr Steamship Company
Kerber
United States
Philadelphia
Arcadia
Austria
Whitman orders DA to probe police role in Cruger case
New York Governor Whitman demands District Attorney Swann present any evidence of police complicity in Ruth Cruger’s murder and Alfredo Cocchi’s escape. The probe targets Commissioner Wallstein’s handling and possible ties to a secret organization. Cocchi’s Italy extradition hangs amid Italian officials and press scrutiny.
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Albany
Edward Swann
New York
Guv Whitman
Ruth Cruger
Alfredo Cochy
Bologna
Italy
Gev Whitman
Wallstein
Whitman
Cocchi
New York Harbor
Forty-sixth Street
Broadway
Alfredo iCocchi
Matty McDonhough
Ian
Leonard M Wallstein
Mitchel
Swann
Commissioner of Accounts
Joseph W. Grigg
Con
Alfredo Cocchi
Conghi
Aantaaan
Amerea
Coch
Francesco Baroneini
Associated Press
Baroncini
Emmi
Marta Cocchi
Imola
Here
Carolina
Strikers Vote Time Limit On Washington Terminal Demands
More than 300 car inspectors repairmen and electricians at Washington Terminal Company threaten to quit if demands for a 10 cent wage raise an eight hour day and improved working rules are not met within a set period. Company says replacements have been found and concessions cannot exceed local railroad rates. union cites cost of living rising 41 percent and urges action.
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Washington Terminal Company
Union Station
Brotherhood of
Rai Ad Carmen
Imen
Washington
Masonic Temple Highth
F Streets
J F McGreery
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen
J Wilson
Baltimore and Ohio
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Wilson
Baltimore and Washington
Funeral of Prof Drnst Otto Schreiber Jr
Funeral services for Prof Drnst Otto Schreiber Jr who died after typhoid will be from the family residence 42 E street northeast at 10 am tomorrow. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. He was son of Arnst O Schreiber, graduated Central High School 1966, attended George Washington University winning the Davis and Cutter prize. Survived by his parents two sisters and two brothers Dr Fritz Schreiber of New York and Dr Henry Schreiber of this city.
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Drnst Otto Schreiber
E Street
Glenwood
Schreiber
Arnst O Schreiber
Central High School
George Washington University
Fritz Schreiber
New York
Henry Schreiber
This City
Non Military Courts May Punish War Atrocities Declares Ex‑Minister
Belgian ex minister de Wiart asserts that ordinary penal laws may punish war time atrocities not justified by international law and cites The Hague regulations and German war manuals. He says crimes in war may be prosecuted by allied or captured army courts, with emphasis on accountability. Caps Sidney McN Cooper injured in machine skid near Peach Blossom Bridge.
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France
Wonsieur Carton de
jJnsnce
Associated Press
High Court
M de Wiart
Hive
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