Concession to the Reds alarms critics in America
The Department of State lifted trade restrictions with Soviet Russia amid party-political strain and vague official justifications. Critics say the move betrays moral ideals, aids Bolsheviks, and could shift domestic power as Mr. Colby is away. The piece asserts long-term consequences for commerce and national honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of State
Colby
Democratic Party
Cox
Russia
United States
State Department
Dollar Thasers
Jt 18
Leonid Krassin
M. Thitcherin
Red
London
Bolsheviks
America
Red Army
Europe
Asia
Trade Union Strikes Decline in 1919 Labor Review
The 1919 Department of Labor report notes ongoing strikes and costly lockouts but shows gradual better understanding between capital and labor. It cites 3 374 strikes affecting over 4 million workers, concentrated in New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania Ohio and Illinois. The report highlights few violent disputes and credits reduced use of strikebreakers to more conference based resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Labor
United States
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Line of Republican Hope Rising in 1920 Campaign
A Chicago observer notes Hiram Johnson’s return home and four square stance as he backs the Republican nomination. The piece discusses party unity, Bryan’s uncertain role, and the strategic posture of Democrats and anti administration factions as the 1920 campaign unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jane
Hiram Johnson
Committee of Worty-eight
Senate
Ton Watson
Georgia
San Francisco
Coa
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Democracy
Bryan
Democrats
Central American Union Discussed by Salvadoran Officials
Salvador’s foreign minister proposes a five nation Central American union to be debated by representatives of Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Topics include unified constitutions codified laws equalized tariffs maritime duties free product exchange and a uniform monetary standard plus extradition and other framework questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central America
Salvador
Staele Department
United States
Tam&m
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Trenchard to wed widow of Capt Boyle
The article reports that Field Marshal Hugh Trenchard plans marriage to the widow of Captain the Hon. James Boyle of the Royal Scots Fusiliers who died at Ypres. It also profiles Trenchard as founder of the modern British air service and notes his long career, and adds unrelated biographical notes on chefs and honors in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gan. Fir Bagh Stephard
Hip Goevicem
Air Forces
Ministry of the Air
James Boyte
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Yprea
Boytie
Edward S Bowlby
Earl of Glasgow
Hyacinth Bell
William A Bell
Manitou
Colo
British Air Service
Ierat
Roi
Barrett
Baker Orders Ship Delay for Congressional Junket
Secretary of War Baker accepted responsibility for delaying the Great Northern sailing 34 hours from San Francisco to accommodate a congressional party bound for the Orient. He delayed until Tuesday after a Georgia senator requested a later departure and noted Gen Hines held reservations data, while media curiosity about party members remained high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Great Northern
San Francisco
Congressional
Harris
Georgia
Congress
Hawaii
Philippines
Gen Hines
Transport Service
Hines
Prohibition Debate Roils Argentina as Pressure Grows
In Buenos Aires July 8 the prohibition bill sparks renewed debate after the administration withdraws support. Mendoza wine growers push protests and a deputy junket to wine districts to stress the industry's importance. President Irigoyen favors restrictions but says total prohibition is premature amid regional agitation in Brazil Uruguay Paraguay and Chile. A Punta Arenas note says labor groups refuse to unload liquor from ships after failing to secure legal prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Chamber of Deputies
Mendoza
Irigo Wen
Brazil
Uruguay
Paraguay
Chile
Punta Arenas
Zionists form policy committee for Palestine plan
The Zionist conference appoints a 21 member policy committee to frame a political program for Palestine in line with Weizmann’s suggestion for a common propa ganda method. It aims to report near Monday along with colonization education and finance groups. A Jewish university in Jerusalem is planned with a phased build up to house research institutes and Hebrew studies, likely opening around 1922. The educational panel will recruit faculty for Jerusalem and Haifa Technical College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Palestine
Weizman
Palestine Commission
King Jacorg
Jerusalem
University of Jerusalem
Haifa
French Governor Lyautey Entered Into French Academy
Former Moroccan governor Lyautey, elected in 1912, finally received into the French Academy amid a complete roster after years of wartime duties. Sponsors include Pomeare and Haussansilie. Clemenceau expected as next member but may decline if the reception ceremony is required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pans
Lyantey
Morocco
Academy
Pomeare
Haussansilie
Lyaute
Georges Clemenceau
Two More Ships Delivered For Government Fleet
Two more vessels of about 11 550 dead weight tons each were delivered to the shipping board in the month ended July 3. Both ships are steel. The government has built 2 071 ships totaling 11 628 326 dead weight tons to date, with steel forming 1 476 of that total. The program calls for 2 315 vessels of various types. Premier of Quebec Resigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipping Board
Utah Teachers Endorse Delegate Plan For NEA Reorganization
In Salt Lake City Utah several hundred teachers voted to endorse the delegate plan for NEA reorganization and to campaign for adoption at the association meeting tomorrow. Margaret Haley of Chicago attended but did not speak. Fred Anderson president of the Utah Education Association chaired and expelled two stenographers recording the meeting. Hugh Magill of Springfield Elfield charged that without reorganization local groups could control the annual meeting. Howard R Doges of Chicago urged Utahans to prevent local packing of future conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
National Education Association
Association 8
Margaret Haley
Chicago
Fred Anderson
Utah Education Association
Hugh Magill
Springfield
Elfield
Howard R Doges
University of Utah
Italy invites American delegates to survey trade
London reports that American delegates from the international conference of chambers of commerce, invited by the Italian government, will tour Italy. The brief survey aims to assess industrial and financial conditions and explore future trade opportunities around Padua Verona Venice Milan Genoa and Lauria. The delegation includes John H Fahey Willis Ho Reath Edward A Milent and the Merchants Association of New York official, all honored with knighthood at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
International Conference of Chambers of Commerce
Paris
Italan
Italy
Padua
Perrara
Venice
Milan
Genoa
Lauria
John H Fahey
Boston
Victor Emmanul I
Tay Willis Ho
New York
Edward A Milent
Mtad
Hiirman Fahey
Japan Budget Debate Sparks Harsh Rivalry in Tokyo
Tokyo July 7 AP Sineshio Suzuki MP attacked the budget in the House of Representatives as Japan faced criticism from the whale world and questioned government aims. He argued Japan is on a path to be rewarded as a progressive nation while other powers watchful. He urged restraint to avoid indiscriminate attacks by the minority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Associated Press
Sineshio Suzuki
House of Representatives
Japan
Law case on Volstead Act questioned at Worcester hearing
In Lawrence a warehouse owner faced a trial on whisky sales. The district attorney questioned whether he understood the Volstead Act while the judge and a clerk remarked on class among witnesses. The storekeeper said he kept the shop for a druggist friend when a man asked for liquor, and a grand jury probe followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostan
Derard T
Lawrence A
Cambmstoner Willam
United States
Jew 6
Galdbere
Renmie Oy
Reed
Prand Jury
Chicago Elks Aim to Grow Membership by 300000
The Chicago Elks BenEVolent Order closed its annual session installing new officers and launching a drive to raise membership from 704 600 to 1 12 weire William M Abbott of San Francisco becomes grand exalted ruler Frank I Ran. Milwaukee won the order’s baseball championship over Chicago 18 to 10 while a band contest featured 106 organizations with Tre trot lodge band taking first money Milwaukee second Atlanta third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Benevolent Rote Ve Order
Irs
Fet
Wiliam M Abbott
San Fransco
Frank I
Milwauker
Milwaukee
Atlanta
J. D. Rockefeller Turns 81 at Pocantico Hills
John D Rockefeller celebrated his eighty first birthday at his Pocantico Hills estate in New York with many friends sending congratulatory messages. The quiet observance marked the milestone as the financier and philanthropist reached eighty one on July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocantico Hills
Tarrytown
Johenn Rockefeller
Business Leaders Call For Trained US Merchants in Global Trade
Washington hotel chatter reveals J Evans discusses steps to boost American commerce with trained staff. He argues for a national school to train merchants in foreign trade and language, noting the need for educated agents to expand US shipowning and exports amid international competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bawarts
J Evans
New York
Washington
Pgooda
Tye Saexman
Ory
Bureau of
Fortign
West Pon
Sind
South Amer
Sermany
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reds
Capital and Labor
Pollyanna
Tom Marshall
Marion
Dayton
Bill Borah
Gov Cox
League of Nations
Gov. Cox
White House
Champ Clark
President Wilson
Vrisco
Rr Hunsweep
Gem. Trenchard
Capt. Boyle
Rugh Trenchard
Somme
Lord Haig
Trenchard
Thomas Hardy
Millionaire Gook
Lseo Mier
Parc Monceau
George of
England
Queen Mary
Poincare
Eugene Mourier
King George
George
Eugene Meunier
Sofety of
France
Cafe de Paris
Armenonville
Atlantic
Escoffier
Louis XIV
Roy Soleil
Palace of
Chantilly
Grand Conde
Louis XV
Mme du Barry
Mertia
Dama
Order of the Saint Esprit
Geneogucs
Argentina
Prohibition Ball
Wine Growers
Conf
French Academy Complete
Wight
Deiay
Board
Quebec
Lomer Gouin
Charles Fitzpatrick
YT A Y Taschereau
Sir Lomer
Chamber of Commerce
J. D. Rockefeller
House of Commons
Austen Chamberlain
Pacis
Alfonso
Tastema
Fipada Jofl
Yasmye
Noan
Theadion
Mont Traper
Maite
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!