Convention Delegates Discuss Citizenship Textbook Plan
A lengthy convention session in Washington debated a citizenship textbook and education for foreign-born residents. Delegates from the West, including Washington State’s Albert Johnson, urged expanding resources, with Wilson slated to speak and committees to be formed soon.
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House Passes Federal Workers Compensation Bill
The McGilicuddy Kern measure so provides compensation for federal employees injured on the job at ten thirds of wages with a $16 monthly maximum and death benefits for dependents. The House approved 286 to 3, altering salaries for three commissioners to $4900 each. The bill awaits Senate action.
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Just One Bottle of Dreco Restored Me to Work
Patient recovers from severe gastritis and kidney concerns after using Dreco. He describes intense pains, dizziness, and fatigue that nearly forced resignation, but credits a single bottle for rapid relief and renewed ability to work. The account notes prior misdiagnoses and ongoing medical costs.
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Unopposed Senators Hit River and Harbor Bill Passes
A Senate vote clears the river and harbor measure amid opposition. The big funding bill, the first such river and harbor proposal in years, advances to the president. The Senate District committees and key figures like Olver and Newman are noted in the procedural reporting.
Ownership by City: House Action Likely Uncertain
District commissioners back municipal ownership and operation of street railways urging House approval. Brownlow Newman Siddens defend measure while Croger Merrosser encourages progress. Senate action appears unlikely this session as rail interests oppose and public utilities reform spreads.
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Extension of Water Supply to Maryland Towns Proposed
A Senate bill by Senator John Waller waith would authorize Montgomery and Prince Georges county commissioners with State Board of Health and Washington Suburban Sanitary District approval to supply District water to incorporated and unincorporated Maryland towns within three miles of the District boundary. Maryland would bear extension costs and District water-supply safeguarding, with possible termination if District needs outweigh Maryland arrangements.
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Pension Bill Seeks Widow of Carrizal Cavalry Captain
Senate introduces a pension measure granting $75 a month to Lotta Boyd, widow of Capt Charles T. Boyd of the Tenth Cavalry killed at Carrizal. The bill creates a new precedent, with a monthly stipend for each child as well. Mrs Boyd and family reside in St Louis.
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Elks Gather for Washington Days and Baltimore Parade
Washington Elks prepare to host 36 000 visiting members after the Baltimore convention. Headquarters at 912 H Street NW. Members of Congress plan to march in Baltimore in a special section. A grand lodge resolution pledges aid to members’ families and a centennial birthday is celebrated in Cumberland Maryland.
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Wilsons bid to aid Poland faces diplomatic limits
President Wilson met a Polish relief delegation led by John Smulski Julius Mentefel and Francis Frenczak to pledge continued pressure on belligerent powers for Polish relief. He warned he cannot force food without risking greater disaster, yet vowed persistent efforts and personal appeals if needed. The group represented over a hundred prominent Polish societies across the United States.
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Standing Room for Guard in Mexican Border Transport
A House resolution introduced by Rep. Charles Bennett Smith of New York directs the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee to investigate the failure of railroads to furnish adequate accommodations for New York National Guard troops bound for the Mexican border. The measure seeks recommendations to prevent a recurrence and to punish those responsible. Smith cited reports of guardsmen sent in crowded trains without sleeping quarters.
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Germans Press Verdun Trench Fight Near Souville Fort
On the Verdun front German troops pushed positions near Souville and Laufe works after heavy artillery. The battle, continuing since July 10, yielded 39 officers and 3,106 men to the German side while French forces reported repulsed attacks along the Champagne front and small Meuse engagements.
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Substitution of paper rolls for film light discovery
Paris reports a new cold light by Dussaud enabling automatic heat separation from luminous rays. The light, described by Prof Fianter, promises pure illumination to reproduce newspaper images, postcardes and photographic prints on screen as clearly as glass lantern slides.
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Goethals Resigns Panama Canal Governor Role
President accepts General Goethals resignation as Panama Canal governor after his completion of canal work. Wilson and Goethals discussed the move at the White House and Goethals is ready to retire from the Army. Col Chester Harding may become the next governor as Goethals is promoted and allowed to retire by Congress.
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Plans to expand Sparrows Point shipyard announced
Baltimore July 12 plans for expanding the Maryland Steel Company plant at Sparrows Point were announced by Charles M Schwab of Bethlehem Steel. He said he intends to make the marine department of the local plant the largest shipbuilding works in the United States with a boost from 30 to 40 million dollars.
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Senate Passes Agricultural Bill With Cotton Tax
The Senate approved the annual agricultural bill carrying about 24 million dollars in nearly the House form. It includes federal grain inspection and licensing of grain warehouses and imposes a two cent per pound levy on cotton sold for future delivery. Passage clears the way for the large naval bill as unfinished business.
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Band Concert Schedule Promises Diverse Selections
A local band concert features Fantasia Russi Toledani in a cornet and trombone duet with A Witcomb and A Clark. The program includes A Night in Venice, Romance, and Entracte. Musicians Bohm and Regnard perform with pieces from Switzerland.
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School Principals Named by Montgomery County Board
The Montgomery County Board approved Superintendent William Burdett’s picks for principals at Kensington Dawntonville Rockville Gaithersburg Oakland Sandy Spring Damascus Derwood and Bailey. The board also contracted to buy 14 acres near the Chevy Chase standpipe and 2 more in Hucks Subdivision for a new high school site in Kensington.
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Steamer Ramos Sinks After Engine Failure in Atlantic
Distress signals from the steamship Ramos reported engines disabled and sinking 319 miles northwest of Watlinga Island. Van Hogendorp picked up signals at 6:00 am and relayed them to Marconi Miami. Ramos, a 538 ton New York and Porto Ricoline ship, sailed from Philadelphia July 9 bound for Cartagena. Van Hogendorp later said she could not locate Ramos but would continue the search.
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Newfoundlanders in Fight Against German Stronghold
The Times London report from the British headquarters in France says Newfoundlanders were the only overseas troops in the action. The battalion formed a third wave in the assault on a formidable German front, advancing under heavy artillery, with enfilading machine gun fire from hidden positions. The men displayed noble steadfastness and courage.
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Stone warns press must speak for people at NC Press Assn meet
Melville F. Stone general manager of the Associated Press tells North Carolina editors that they control government by speaking for the people. He urges honesty amid wartime fires worldwide and is introduced by Secretary Daniela as a man with world vision during the forty third annual convention.
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Venezuelan envoy denies secret Peru land pact
Venezuelan Minister Santos A Dominies said no truth to reports of a secret Venezuela Peru treaty to seize lands from Colombia and Ecuador. He asserted Venezuela has no quarrel with Ecuador and that existing treaties with Colombia negate fears of trouble. An official dispatch hinted at possible serious trouble. Notes to Bankstanding show June 30 national bank notes outstanding at 3,744,174,680 with a year‑long net reduction of 75,098,932.
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German Warships Docked After Jutland Battle
Rotterdam reports from reliable sources that sixteen German vessels are in shipyards for repairs following the Jutland clash. Dreadnoughts Koenig Grosser Kurfurst Markgraf Kaiserin Kais er Rheinland Hessen battle cruisers Seydlitz Moltke Derflinger Vorwärts Tannen light cruisers Regensburg Koln Frankfurt Stutttport Munchen damaged, with months likely before they see action again.
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Kaiser’s physician dead in Berlin leaves emperor’s friend
An Amsterdam telegram reports Dr Frederick Wouk von Ilberg, Kaiser Wilhelm II’s throat specialist, died in Berlin Sunday. The physician attended the emperor for years and was among the monarch’s closest confidants.
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Cuban Council Approves Menocal Veto On Election Law
Mintana July 12 reports that President Menocal’s veto of the Maza law was upheld by the council of secretaries. The law would require a Cuban president seeking reelection to realign sixty five days before the election.
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