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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1920

Page

13

The Struggle With Germany Presses Europe Toward War

A critical analysis argues that the Versailles treaty failed to bind Germany, which resists, restarts war plans, and relies on coal and military force while the League of Nations lacks any armed power. It warns of renewed hostilities unless Europe enforces terms and strengthens defense, praising American resistance to unconditional ratification.

United States Senate Europe League of Nations Germany United States America League Grermany Marshal Foch Don Quixote Canute Woods France Bliss Berlin

France’s Day Observed With Tricolor in Washington

An editorial urges all citizens to display the French flag on Bastille Day, praising Franco American ties since World War I and noting the Bastille’s fall as a symbol of liberty. It recalls the Bastille’s history from 1370 to 1789 and the July Column at Place de la Bastille, urging American unity and honor for France.

Bastille France Republic Europe Richelieu Iran de Launay Place de la Bastille Washington

Tribute to France and the pailu in wartime solidarity

France did for this nation when it was in dire need as a tribute to the pailu who fought side by side with the American doughboy in the recent war.

France Pailu

Underpaid Ability and Looming Government Brain Drain

Patent Commissioner James T. Newton resigns after 29 years, exemplifying a trend of loyal, highly skilled researchers leaving for private life due to meager government pay. The piece urges Congress to launch a scientific inquiry and raise compensation to retain top talent across federal agencies.

Patent Office James T. Newton Shipping Board Agricultural Department Geological Survey Bureau of Mines, Coast and Geodetic Survey Bureau of Standards Bureau of Fisheries Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Bureau of Labor Statistics Women’s and Children's Bureaus Colleges For Agriculture and Mechanical Arts Library of Congress Smithsonian Institution The Public Health Service Congress

Rat proofing homes urged to curb plague spread

United States public health officials publish a bulletin urging rat extermination and rat proofing of buildings as the best defense against bubonic plague carried by fleas. The document details trapping poisoning and using certain cats and dogs, but emphasizes building protection to prevent infestations and protect human life.

United States Public Health Service Mediterranean Mexican Gulf United States Vera Cruz

Lord Montagu To Marry Again After Ordeal At Sea

Lord Montagu of Beaulieu aged 54 intends to wed Miss Peart Crake daughter of the late Maj. Barrington Crake of the rifle brigade and Mrs Crake of Thurlow Square London. He had two daughters from his first marriage including Hon Helen Sceett Montagu who pursued a stage career in London and New York. Montagu survived the Persia torpedoing on New Year’s Eve 1915 and later became a general and pioneer in motor transport and aviation. He owns Ditton Park and Beaulieu Abbey with a long historic pedigree and notable travels and achievements in industry and war.

Lord Montagu Beaulieu dJohn Marquis of Gaiety New York Broadway Arthur Clark Kennedy Alice Appleton Boston TE Lori Montagu Bewley Persia India Mediterranean Jord Montagu Holt Line Ningchow China London Gibraltar Duke of Buccleuch Eton New College Oxford University Cambridge Beath Juondon Hiailroad Montagu Edward Vit Royal Motor Establishment Clar Peshawar Khyber Po England United States Atlantic Americas Rockies Northwest Eengland Ditton Park Windsor Henry VI James I Ralph Winwood Montagus Lastuke of Montagu Duke of Heaulieu Ford Montagu New Forest Beauiieu Abbey Margaret of Anjou Perkin Warbeck Earl of Warwick Highcliffe Castle Beaulies Hampshire Regiment King Howard William Edward Marquise DE Fontenoy

Republics Thanked By Wilson For Independence Day Messages

President Wilson responds to Independence Day greetings from Latin American leaders. Messages sent by Acting Secretary Davis are published, with grateful replies to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador, Uruguay, Venezuela, and provisional leaders.

Wilson United States Davis Irigoyen Argentina Guerra Bolivia Pessoa Brazil Chamorro Nicaragua le Fevre Panama Melendez Salvador Brum Uruguay Rustilios Venezuela Gomes

France to Auction Seized Baron Mumm Wine Reserves

Paris reports eight million bottles of champagne will be sold on July 28 as sequestered property of Baron Walter de Mumm is auctioned. The stock, partly depleted during World War I, includes 500 9060 litres in casks stored in warehouses mansions and cottages and hidden under vineyards in the champagne region.

Paris Walter de Mumm Hheims Jan Ludendorff Rheims Boernay Champagne

Meighen Names Cabinet In Ottawa Shuffle

Prime Minister Meighen announced a new cabinet lineup in Ottawa on July 13 retaining most of Sir Robert Borden’s ministers. New appointees include R. W. Wigmore as minister of customs and inland revenue and F. B. McCurdy as minister of public works.

Ottawa Meighen Robert Borden R. W. Wigmore Customs Internal Revenue F. B. McCurdy Borden George Foster James Lougheed Hugh Guthrie J. A. Calder A. L. Sifton Dr. Reid Robertson Henry Drayton Foollows Arthur Meighen Council Immigration and Colonization Hugh Futhrie A. I. Sifton C. ©. Ballantyne Marine and Fisheries F. H. McCurdy J. Doherty Blondin F. F. Tolmie Customs and Inland Revenue Edward Kemp

Anglo-Japanese Alliance Extended for One Year

London reports the Anglo Japanese treaty will renew automatically for a year. Official circles cite communication delays with Canada and Australia on proposed changes. The League of Nations notes British and Japanese governments sent renewal notices and Chinese objections remain unresolved with no reply from Britain.

London League of Nations Peking

Marine to convene board for 590 officer candidates

Maj Gen John A Lejeune announced a board of officers will meet at marine headquarters tomorrow to select about 590 candidates for permanent commissions. The increase in corps strength from 17000 to 27000 creates many vacancies. Selection will consider record and fitness from former officers, reserve and temporary, plus enlisted men who have held commissions.

John A Lejeune Marine Corps Marine Headquarters Congress Corps Moe France Wendell Brig Giens Smedley TS Butler Harry Lee Ro Holane FI. Bradman Ineut H.C. Snyder Jo OW Wadleigh Neville

Wilson Felicitates Danes on Schleswig Return

President Wilson sent a telegram congratulating King Christian and the Danish people on the incorporation of Schleswig’s first zone into Denmark using self determination. The Danish legation in Copenhagen reported the king’s heartfelt thanks and gratitude of the Danish nation to the American president and people for the liberation of North Schleswig.

Schleswig Wilson Christian Denmark Copenhagen State Department

Labor clash prompts federal motion to Florence

The Alabama Federation of Labor requested action and J W Bridge was ordered to Florence Alabama by the bureau of conciliation of the Department of Labor to address the open shop fight. Secretary Bowen notified the department that the Florence situation threatened to become serious unless harmonization is achieved.

Alabama Federation of Labor J. W. Bridge Bureau of Conciliation Department of Labor Florence Ala Bowen

Thieves Steal Platinum From New York Navy Yard

It was learned today that thieves broke into the New York navy yard laboratory Friday night and stole platinum valued from 1590 to 15000 dollars. A gas torch cut a steel piece from the safe holding the platinum.

New York New York Navy Yard Laboratory

Prince Victor Napoleon Inherits Eugenie Estate In England

A Madrid dispatch to the Daily Mail reports that Empress Eugenie bequeathed her Farnborough mansion and estate in England to Prince Victor Napoleon and his wife, formerly Princess Clementine of Belgium. She also left a substantial sum to Queen Victoria of Spain. Victor Napoleon heads the Napoleonic family and resides in Brussels.

England London Eugenie Farnborough Prince Victor Napoleon Princesa Clementine Belgium The Daily Mail Queen Victoria Spain Prince Victor Napoleon Brussels

Swedish envoys Sundbrom and Bjorkman freed by Finns

Stockholm reports Sundbrom and Bjorkman of the Swedish mission to the Aland Islands have been released after their arrest by Finnish authorities last month. The Finns charged them with high treason but postponed prosecution pending a League of Nations solution to Aland Island status.

Stockholm Sundbrom Bjoerkman Aland Islands Abe Dagens Nybeter League of Nations

Census figures show growth in Provo and North Adams

Census announced yesterday shows Provo Utah reaching 10 303 residents with an increase of 1 378 or 154 percent. North Adams records 263 people and 1.2 percent overall growth. Massachusetts totals reach 21 287 with a rise noted.

Massachusetts Provo Utah North Adams Mass

Schroeder Retired to Captain After Altitude Flight

Dayton Ohio July 13 Orders at McCook field reduce Mr R W Schroeder holder of the world altitude record to captain rank. Maj Schroeder who recently fell nearly six miles during a height flight has not yet accepted the captaincy.

Dayton Ohio McCook Field R. W. Schroeder Maj. Schroeder

Arango Nominated for VP by Cuban Liberal Party

In Havana on Monday July 12 Miguel Arango a Cuban Cane Sugar Corporation manager and head of the Associa tion das Haciendados y Colonias de Cuba was nominated as a vice presidential candidate by the liberal national convention. Former President Jose Miguel Gomez was chosen by unanimous vote to head the ticket.

Havana Cuba

Potash Brine Process Boosts Nebraska Fertilizer Saless

A new potash brine separation method developed in two large plants increases yield of a 95 percent pure product for fertilizer use. The tech claims lower operating costs and greater capacity, though market access remains tied to price shifts and competition with existing producers.

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Japanese Defeat Suffrage Opposition Sparks Street Turmoil

A chaotic scene in Tokyo unfolds as protests against suffrage measures turn violent. Police arrest several students during clashes on Foomarcher Lae streets as authorities label actions outrages and summon a company for crowd control.

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Bishop Russell Sees Pope Charlesien

Bishop Russell meets Pope Charlesien as reported by Pepe Ber in The River. The piece outlines years of ree meeting notes and local church ties.

Russell Pope Charlesien Pepe Ber Washington

Honduras Decrees Amnesty Amid Turmoil

Honduras announces amnesty and release of detainees amid unrest as authorities suspend prosecutions. The decree covers those accused or detained in connection with the proclaimed ideal crimes and other covert offenses, aiming to ease political pressure and restore public calm.

San Salvador Ideal Crimes Honduras

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