Army strength and mobilization trends amid September discharges
Army officials report July strength at 535 581 officers and men with 44 percent in service. Discharges rise from mid-year while planned mobilization for September aims at reducing troop flow. By July, 140 806 more personnel expected. retirements and demobilization lower active forces as Europe remains 419 508 officers and men.
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Gisehérwes
Aany
Sfarges
Lune
Europe
England
Italy
Disjointed Notice Reveals War Era Clerical Orders
Fragmentary OCR text shows references to wartime postings and discharges. Mentions orders, clerical positions, and embarkation notes tied to a military context, including possible agencies and locations. The readable bits point to personnel movements rather than a full narrative.
Local Officials Named to Deputy Treasury Posts Amid Shakeup
Amid a broad government reorganization the Treasury Department appoints deputies and chairmen, listing numerous officials such as Miss Pow A Marks, J. Townsend, H. J. Breetée, and W. Mewland among the named appointees. The release outlines the new structure and the individuals filling key positions.
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Wien
H. Preasury
Yitgen
W.-W. Béott
A. Gonaldseh
A. Marks
Ings Btedorty
Frantz
John Shea
Bypnees
Williamson
Mita Belle ‘Toomipson
Misa Francea Bwaine
Moir Neale
Florence Kerby
Mawhinney
Annie Travis
van Banat
Henshaw
Powar
Rites for Washington Produce Dealer John Ockershausen
Funeral services for John Ockershausen a Washington produce dealer will be held at his home 1238 Twentieth Street NW then at Oak Hill Cemetery. He had lived in the city since 1965 and was a director of the Oriental Building Association and member of several fraternal groups. He is survived by his wife Minnie and two children Irene Young and Leurs Ockershausen.
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John Ockershausen
Washington
Twentieth Street
Oak Hill Cemetery
Ockershatgen
Vie Feraarede
L. Flol! Wekershausen
Oriental Building Association
Ockershausen
Minnie A ‘Laugentz
Mer Irene @ Young
Leurs Fo, Ockenshausen
France Defends Jewish Rights Amid Eastern Europe Tensions
Paris on July 1 Associated Press reports that France pledges to defend minority rights through special treaties and the League of Nations. Deputies urged clearer stance on pogroms and persecutions. Pichon promised France pushed Jewish questions at the peace conference and placed French reps on the first commission.
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Associated Press
Paris
League of Nations
Fope
Breghen Tehoti
Iinister
America
France
M. Pichon
Pichon
Quote opposes special privileges for Jews in pledge
Fragmentary passage argues that granting special privileges to Jews harms minority rights by mixing ethnic and religious identities with national belonging. It contends that minorities should maintain their distinct characteristics while remaining equal citizens.
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Finnel
France Eases Imports and Raises Government Pay
Paris reports that President Paincars signed decrees eliminating most import bans, limiting remaining prohibitions to about a dozen items. A separate decree simplifies customs laws. The cabinet approved across the board pay raises for government officers and workers effective July 1, with a maximum increase of 150 percent. The cabinet also urged higher output from state employees and planed staff reductions where feasible.
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Paris
Havas
France
Paincars
Tabiet
DC Auditors Prepare to Pay Off District Debts
District auditor Alonzo Tweedale and deputy William Towers move to settle liabilities with the District of Columbia as President Wilson signs the appropriation. They will first address the $68,009 longevity pay for school teachers held up last May and June, part of a total debt exceeding $200,000.
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Wilson
Alonzo Tweedale
William Towers
District of Columbia
Tweedale
Strike ties up Swedish ships halts Baltic and North Sea
Stockholm reports a Swedish sea men's union strike begun Saturday affecting the entire Swedish commercial fleet. The dispute centers on shipowners' refusal to grant an eight hour day and a standard wage on ships under 700 tons in the Baltic and 600 tons in the North Sea. An arbitration commission travels to Gothenburg to intervene.
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Stockholm
Swedish Seamen's Union
Baltic
North Sea
Gothenburg
Caveman Romance and Rights in a 1919 Column
A newspaper column satirizes prehistoric tropes of wooing and violence and contrasts them with modern ideas of self-determination. It also riffs on jury duty, investor wisdom, and a dated copyright note, reflecting early 20th century humor and social norms.
Pershing to Ride Under Paris Arch on Victory Day
General Pershing and his staff will head a composite American regiment through Paris on July 14, the French national holiday. The Arc de Triomphe will host the parade, with other American generals to follow. Paris residents seek pricey windows and balconies along the Champs Elysees as preparations and decorations accelerate.
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Associated Press
Paris
Pershing
France
Arc de Triomphe
Laris
Jude
Champs Elysees
Place Ia Concorde
Champa Elysees
President's Guard Among Boys Back From Brest
The transport George Washington arrives with 208 officers and 2,286 troops including 116 officers 224 enlisted men and 36 civilians in the Second guard company and presidential party. Muskatine also arrives from St Nazaire with 1,416 officers and enlisted men to debark at North Charleston Port for Camp Jackson, S C. Only one more troop transport follows.
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New York
George Washington
Brest
Peace Commission
Transportation Corps
Paris
Muskatine
St. Nazaire
Madawaska Arrival Expected Tomorrow With Troop Details
The Madawaska is due tomorrow and will bring units aboard the Gen. Goethals including Twenty-sixth company transportation corps with 2 officers and 113 men, 806th company with 2 officers and 239 negroes, 807th company with 2 officers and 211 negroes, 809th company with 2 officers and 207 negroes, 426th and B27th motor transport companies with 1 officer and 61 men and 1 officer and 45 men, plus sanitary squads Nos. 15 and 69 and several special detachments.
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Madawaska
Gen. Goethals
Transportation Corps
City Club Membership Rush Sparks New Applications
More than 250 names are pending as the City Club conducts character and community standing checks. The membership committee and board of governors will meet late this week, with about 200 new members expected to be announced Sunday. Aimed at 1500 total, a rush followed the announcement that only 160 more admissions were possible.
Big Motor Train Makes Progress Toward Washington Post
Sperhu reports the motor-transport corps transcontinental train arrived at Chambersburg in good order. A 3,000,000-candlepower searchlight show drew crowds for recruiting talks at the fair grounds. State and city officials greeted the train at the Pennsylvania line and accompanied it to Gettysburg. A minor kitchen trailer mishap delayed service briefly at Frederick but hot meals were served within 30 minutes. Next stop is Bedford.
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Sperhu
Washington Post
Chambersburg
Motor -Transport Corps
Oelook
Fairgrounds
Pennsylvania State Line
Gettysburg
Commissariat
Frederick
Bedford
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