German Assembly Ratifies Treaty by 208 to 115
Weimar July 9 The German national assembly approved the peace treaty by 208 to 115. The vote followed two clauses closely aligned with the June 28 1919 accord. Blockade remains and the Trading With the Enemy Act persists, though consuls may be sent to Germany. The United States debates whether the proclamation can lift the blockade.
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Atttorney
State Department
Germany
Associated Press
Weimar
Coblenz
National Assembly
Treaty ratification and blockade retaliation tied to Germany
Germany and the three allied powers ratified the peace treaty. It takes effect for each power on notice of ratification to the peace conference. The Allied council seeks to raise the blockade retaliation upon receipt of Germany’s ratification information, with promulgation awaiting President Ebert's signature on the resolution.
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Thial
Germany
Council of Five
Peace Conference Secretariat
Allied Council
Ebert
Day Bill Delay Favors Repeal of War Act Debate
House discussions focus on separating enforcement of demobilization measures from permanent prohibition. Key amendments include repeal of wartime prohibition, redefining alcohol content, penalizing private stock, and federal state regulatory powers. Mondell and Walstead seek separation, with vote prospects uncertain and debate likely to extend into the weekend.
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Dyer
Missouri
Representative Walstead
Judiciary Committee
Wee
Congress
Scas
Volstead
Rhitehin
Orth
Carolina
Wildhie
Cillett
Mondell
House
Brewers of 2.75 Accused in Suit
Pittsburgh July 9 US Attorney Crawford filed suit in district court against the Pittsburgh Brewing Co one of the citys largest breweries alleging sale of beer containing more than one half of one percent alcohol Eleven officers named in the suit faced bench warrants and must appear in court The information came from DOJ special agent RK B Spencer and charges claim beer sold by weight 19.4 percent and by volume 24.3 percent alcohol EL PALENCIA CIGARS sold at cigar stands is noted.
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Pittsburgh
United States
R L Crawford
Pittsburgh Brewing Comp
Cit
United States District Court
W H . Thopson
Tel
Auit
Cc Ho Ridall
Vilsack
W P. Heckman
P S Benrenberg
E H Straub
Sunstein
J. P Monahan
A Arauenheim
W Gwinner
Aleister
George A. Dickson
RK B Spencer
Department of Justice
Washington Railways seeks 9 cent fare and split lines
The Washington Railway and Electric Company filed petitions with the Public Utilities Commission for an install cent cash fare for Port urban routes with 2 cent transfers among its subsidiaries City and Suburban Georgetown and Tenleytown and the Washington Interurban. Each line would run on its own tracks and charge transfers, effectively a 9 cent fare for riders outside the city.
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Public Utilities Commission
District of Columba
Aly
Georgetown
Tenneytown
Washington
Commission
Tenleytown
City and Suburban
Brookland
Fifteenth and G Streets
Thirteenth and PD Streets
Wm F Ham
Washington Raiway and Electric Company
Washington Interurban
Geomepanys
Maryland
The
Utilities Commission
Lansing Urges Unity Across Nations at Paris Dinner
Secretary Lansing spoke at a Franco American commission dinner in Paris on July 8 urging world cooperation to address a wasted earth. He urged Americans and French to maintain devotion and unity as they face future perils and work with allied nations.
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Associated Press
Paris
Lansing
Menht
Franco-American Commission For
Diplomatic Corps of
North
South America
United States
France
President to Address Senate at 12 15 P M
The President will speak to the Senate at 12 15 P M in the Capitol today. He will present the treaty for ratification and explain reasons for supporting the covenant. Admission to galleries is by special card, and the House will adjourn at 2 o clock to allow time for the address.
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Washington Foot Co
Wilson
Hej
Senate
White House
Capitol
Tumulty
New England
Sesamo
League of Nadiene
President travels U S hearing Lodge and Brandeges contrast
Report notes the presidents visit to the United States where Senator Lodge dominates in Massachusetts and Connecticut opposition from Senator Brandages state. Public figures including Governor Polk aired concerns as the president reviews several bills and discusses wartime prohibition amidst daylight saving repeal debates.
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United States
Lodges
White House
Frank Js Polk
Lansing #8
District of Columbia
Beauty Dead by Shot Figures in Noted Suit
London police investigate the death of Mrs Arthur Atherton known as Mrs Eliot. Her 1907 breach of promise case against Baron Churston and earlier involvement with Col Thomas Atherton are cited amid a history of society scandals. The murder appears linked to a possible suicide as police search for motive.
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London
Belle
Col
Thomas Atherton
Churston
Associated Press
Arthu
Michel Louise Atherton
Evening Standard
Eliot
Aubrey Dean Tai
Baron Churston
John Higimalt
Larde Buller
Agpinl
Arthur Bhrat
Earl of
Elieats
Jlint
Elliet
Col Atherton
Mable Louise
Edward Dean- Paul
John Reginald Yarde-Buller
Atherton
Yarde-Buller
Stirling
Edinburgh
John A Stirling
Pendaire
Clara E Taylor
New Jersey
Washington
Lord Northland
Aubrey Dean-Paul
Ra4 Dirigible Returns to Scotland After Brief U S Stop
The British dirigible Ra4 left Roosevelt Field at midnight and headed toward Scotland amid largely favorable mid Atlantic conditions. Two crew replacements, Turner and Anders, joined the crew to address engine concerns, with Stowaway Ballantyne expressing regret at not returning home.
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Associated Press
Mineola
WNY
Roosevelt Field
Scotland
New York
Midatlantic
Acrolib of America
Alteoukt
Taetit Brown
Aran
Newfoundiona
Leles
North America
Atlantic
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Edwards
Walliam Ballantyne
Hie
Ernest Howard Turner
Wham Anders
Ballantyne
America
Benny Leonard
England
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