Russia and Poland in Turmoil Across a 720 Mile Front
A historical analysis argues Russia will emerge stronger after suppressing Polish resistance and asserts that Bolshevik leaders do not define the Russian army. It warns Japan over Siberia and Saghalien, urges restraint, and frames the US as a ally to a future Russian government.
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Oland
Budenny
Lemberg
Warsaw
Russia
Moscow
Gen. Brusiloff
Red Army
Poland
Great Britain
Asia
Europe
Caucasus
Japan
Siberia
Saghalien Island
Saghahen Island
United States
America
World Commerce Chamber Urges Tax Reform and Spending Cuts
A Paris based International Chamber of Commerce signals wide impact on US and foreign trade. It favors single taxation across nations to avoid double taxes, urges reduced government expenditures, and promotes greater exportation while curbing nonessential imports. It notes need for coop among governments and anticipates broader global status as membership expands.
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International Chamber of Commerce
Paris
W Thich
Belgium
Great Britain
France
Italy
United States
Tts
International Chamber
Poward
Public Rights First And The Street Meeting Ruling
A Pennsylvania judge ruled that free speech rights do not trump city permit requirements for public meetings. Arrests of six American Federation of Labor organizers in Duquesne during a labor dispute upheld. The decision cites police power to preserve peace and public order, placing public rights above private rights.
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Pennsylvania
American Federation of Labor
Duquesne
United States
North Dakota primary results show league gains and three measures rejected
The Nonpartisan League and Republicans split gains in North Dakota primaries. Three league backed laws were decisively rejected while a ban on displaying the red flag won wide approval. Dr E F Ladd, ND Agricultural College president, won the Senate nomination, signaling potential league influence in the Senate.
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North Dakota
Nonpartisan League
Republicans
Leaguers
League
Nrth Dakota
United States Senate
Gronna
E. F. Ladd
North Dakota Agricultural College
Ladd
Maine
Northwest
Dr. Ladd
Senate
Granna
Attacks on U S Shipping Policy At European Conference
Belgium delegate Emile Deckers attacked American marine policy at the international conference plenary session in Genoa on July 7. He cited a New York attorney's letter to seamen urging them to join the American merchant marine and warned of plans to destroy European shipping and paralyze the conference efforts.
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Genoa
Emile Deckers
Gegmen Sa
America
Deckers
Silag Blake Axtell
New York
Seamen's Union of North America
American buyer leases Elizabethan Richmond palace in England
An American, E. S. Lane, acting for Remington Typewriter, has secured a fourteen year sublease on Richmond palace, longtime royal residence and rumored haunted site where Elizabeth died. The palace, tied to Tudor history, was restored by J M Middleton and figures of Henry VIII and Mary Queen of Scots appear in local lore.
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Richmond
Elizabeth
Lane
Europe
Remington Typewriter Company
Crown
J M Middleton
Richmond Palace
Richard I
Edward III
Henry V
Agincourt
Geoffrey Chaucer
Henry
Mary
Philip of Spain
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James I
Prince of Wales
Charles
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Richmond Park
Parliament
London
Charles II
James II
William III
Anne
George I
George II
Walter Raleigh
Sir Francis Drake
Leicester
Essex
Shakespeare
Wiliam Cecil
United States and Paraguay aim for closer ties
President-elect Gondra of Paraguay told a luncheon hosted by Acting Secretary Davis that his administration will deepen U S Paraguay relations in commerce and culture. He praised President Wilson and recalled a White House visit, signaling shared democratic goals for the American continent. Davis congratulated Gondra and pledged US support and close cooperation.
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Gondra
Paraguay
Davis
United States
Dr Gondra
Busebio Ayala
Finance
the Treasury
Houston
Baker
Commerce
Alexander
Coontz
Navy
Benson
The
Shipping Board
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Barrett
Vanes
Pan-American Union
Merle-Smith
Carr Hugh Gibson
Poland
Boaz Long
Leo S Rowe
State Department
Schleswig Treaty Signed Reunites Denmark and Schleswig
Copenhagen reports King Christian signed the Schleswig treaty reuniting north Schleswig with Denmark. The event sparked a national holiday with gun salutes, church bells, and joyful demonstrations. A Norwegian premier envoy offered congratulations as the king praised foreign powers and the plebiscite-backed decision.
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Copenhagen
Christian
Schleswig
Denmark
Rigsdag
Italy Draws Divorce Law in War Echoes Across Rome
A parliamentary commission drafted a national divorce statute approved 188 to 118. Supported by socialists and radicals, the bill aims to rationalize family issues from wartime manpower gaps and harmonize Italian law with Austrian territories. It seeks to end the privilege of abroad divorces upon return, while opponents from the Catholic Popular Party warn it will lower national morals.
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Rome
Italy
Catholic Popular Party
Navy surplus aircraft sold to United Aircraft Engineering
New York July 9 officials said United Aircraft Engineering Corporation bought Navy surplus aircraft valued around 20 million dollars. It is described as the second largest such sale in the world after a British deal of 500 million dollars. No purchase price was disclosed.
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New York
Navy
United Aircraft Engineering Corporation
Hines Heads to Danube Trip to Aid River Shipping Talks
Paris July 9 Walker D Hines will tour Danube ports for two weeks to advise on navigation questions among European powers. He will later convene a Vienna conference of international delegates to discuss river shipping distribution under peace treaties.
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Paris
Walker D Hines
Danube
Hines
Vienna
Mines Bureau Shifts Station to Reno for Upgraded Facilities
The Bureau of Mines announced a move of the Golden Cole experimental station to Reno Nevada where improved facilities will be available. Nevada will contribute eighty thousand dollars for a new building to house the station and it will operate in cooperation with the State University’s school of mines.
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Golden, Cole
Bureau of Mines
Reno
New
Bureau
State of Nevada
The
State University
School of Minem
Tariff favors American ships under new shipping law
The merchant marine act would trigger a 5 percent discriminatory import duty on goods entering the United States in foreign bottoms. Supreme Court had suspended application in 1917, citing conflict with the 1815 US Britain treaty, and treaties with other nations. The president must notify parties within 90 days to terminate treaty restrictions, with Britain requiring one year notice before any discriminatory duty can be imposed.
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Associated Press
United States
Supreme Court
Great Britain
French Bastille Day Message Compares 1778 1917
July 9 issue of the American Legion weekly prints a Bastille day greeting from Jules Jusserand, praising the shared principle driven aid between France and America. He recalls 1778 and 1917, noting both nations fought for a principle, refused recompense, and valued victory and the idea over payment.
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Indianapolia
America
American Legion Weekly
Jules Jusser
United States
Inkens
Agristanre
France
Yorktown
Canada
Root presents statue of Lincoln to British people in London
Elihu Root former US Secretary of State and League of Nations court promoter will unveil the Lincoln statue gifted by Amelia at Westminster Abbey area on July 28. Premier Lloyd George expected to give acceptance remarks as veterans and dignitaries attend the ceremony with a British American guard and wreaths.
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London
Anglo-American Society
Elihu Root
the Hague
League of Nations
International Court of Justice
Lincoln
Amelia
Lloyd George
Westminater Abbey
Canon Carnegie
Wii Ang
Swngland
Canning
Westminster Abbey
John W Tavis
Viscount Bryce
Duke of Connaught
Isard Weargate
Millionaire Crew Sails Back From Hoboken To Copenhagen
New York July 9 The millionaire crew of the Itmer Frederick VITI returned to the stowage and forecastle after two weeks ashore in Hoboken and San Francisco. The vessel sails for Copenhagen, the first to depart in five months, with members from Denmark’s oldest and wealthiest families who served during the Copenhagen harbor strike.
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New York
Frederick Viti
Hoboken
Stokehole
Copenhagen
Denmark
Frederick VIII
America
San Francisco
Minneapolis Population Revised Upward in Census Figures
Census figures released show Minneapolis at 380,682 residents, up from 380,498 previously reported. The revisions also adjust totals for Hennepin County to 415,419, an increase of 8193 or 24.6 percent, with other towns like Tyler Texas and Elberton Georgia noted for smaller changes.
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Tyler
Tex
Elberton
Hennepin County
Minn
Minneapolis
Mahanoy City
New War Department Inland Waterways Head Named
Brig Gen Frank T Hines, chief of the Waterways Service and former chief of the Bureau of Transportation, was chosen by Secretary Baker to lead the inland and coastwise waterways service under the new transportation act to aid development of inland water routes and lines.
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Frank T Hines
Bureau of Transportation
War Department
Baker
Inland and
Britain Ends Shipping Control Announces Easing July 15
London July 8 The shipping controller announced the near abolition of shipping control. Restrictions on freight will be lifted effective July 15 though formal licenses remain required.
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Britain
London
Timely Topics Discussed by Capital Visitors
Capital visitors debate freight rates and rail maintenance, urging restraint on rate hikes to curb living costs. The Interstate Commerce Commission’s hearings on rail freight appeals are watched closely as the economy and supply chains face strain.
Washington as Summer Resort Says Washingtonian Favorably
Georges Hutton of Atlanta argues Washington offers a superior summer experience with a delightful climate, fine amusements, and lower prices than typical seaside resorts. He praises central attractions, beaches, and nearby areas like Chevy Chase and Great Falls for outdoor recreation, noting homes for residents and reasonable hotel costs.
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Georges Hutton
Atlanta
Willard
Washington Jroyle
Suimmer
Chevy Chase
Great Falls
Washington
Vermont Delivers Residence to State for Agricultural Use
Lyndonville July 9 Mrs Theodore N Yall widow of the late president of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company deeded her residence here to the State of Vermont. Mr Yale donated the grounds for the house and they will be used for agricultural purposes. Mrs Vail reserves the right to occupy the residence until October 15.
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Lyndonville, VI
Theodore N Yall
American Tylephone and Telegraph Comespany
Vermont
Yale
Vail
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