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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
12
The USDA July forecast indicates bountiful crops with record spring and winter yields across wheat rye and potatoes. Despite June losses from heat and disease, total value of corn, wheat and oats reaches over 8.24 billion dollars, with significant increases in sweet potatoes and tobacco while area planted shifts for corn and potatoes.
Committees overseeing a 150000 extension campaign for St Johns College reported rising subscriptions as the drive nears its close. M Goldenberg mailed a 500 gift with a supportive note. The St Johns group sold over 86 tickets for the Mary Pickford play Daddy Longlegs at Strand Theater to aid the campaign.
More than 200 couples attended a Columbus Club gathering featuring a dance titled The Stars and Stripes performed by Misses Elizabeth and Margaret H Gorman nieces of DJ Callahan national president of the Knights of Columbus Kathleen and Fileen Lyons a 10 year old who also presented a Spanish dance.
Admiral William B. Caperton, former commander in chief of the Pacific fleet, retired from active duty on June 30 after a career spanning the Spanish American War to Latin American policing. He directed patrolling duties in the Pacific and maintained relations with governments across South and Central America.
War Department planners weigh keeping Gen Pershing at full rank and pay until the emergency is proclaimed over, despite a demobilization order. Proposals aim to shield Pershing from rank loss and salary cuts, contrasting with Gen March’s status as chief of staff. The plan hinges on defining the end of the emergency as the President proclaims.
Leo L. Covey of Cherokee Iowa sues the United States in federal court for 22950.40 under the War Risk Insurance Act claiming total disability from wounds received at Chateau Thierry while serving in the infantry from March 21 1918 to September 5 1918. Covey says settlement with the government failed and his suit would be among the first by an individual under the act.
A mob attacked the Hanover detention facility on Monday causing its opening to be interrupted. Reports from Bern via London say authorities faced clashes as residents opposed the prison. Security forces restored order later in the day.
Crowds clash with government troops in Berlin as guards surrender arms without resistance. Soldiers and crowds engage in sporadic fighting while workers push protests over the transport strike continuing to halt services in the city.
About 500 Boston saloons obtained new licenses and reopened. they began serving beer ale and light wines. The licenses followed warnings from U S attorney offices that a test case would target violations of the prohibition act.
Field Marshal Haig, honored with the freedom of Newcastle, rejected claims diminishing British army feats. He praised allies but stressed Britain bore the brunt of fighting the last two years and urged support for its soldiers and dependents. Secretary Baker commented on Ware’s assertion that the British army won the war.
The article notes Sir Douglas Haig urging his troops and public resolve as Britain endures the Great War. It mentions American soldiers showing support and a call for unity at home. References to Philadelphia, Boston, and a national discussion reflect wartime public opinion and leadership.
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