Monument to aviators rises as grand Egyptian shaft
An international commemorative monument designed by architect Alexander S de Serty and sculptor James Victor honors fallen allied airmen including Maj John Purroy Mitchel Maj R Lufbery Capt Antonio Sylvio Resnati Lieut Quentin Roosevelt and Sergt Gianfelice Gino. The 124 foot shaft features two 84 foot winged angels and an air plane motif, with inscribed names atop the monument.
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Alexander S de Serty
James Victor
John Purroy Mitchel
R. Lufbery
Antonio Sylvio Resnati
Quentin Roosevelt
Gianfelice Gino
Admit U S Gave Aid Calmly Warns Cologne Gazette War Phase
The Cologne Gazette asserts the final phase of the war has begun and that German artillery experts claim French and American aims failed against Germany's elastic defense. The piece cites Baron Ardennes admitting American forces aided by entrenched positions, noting heavy American casualties and a tense, cautious mood at home as Allied prospects are debated.
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Cologne
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Baron von Ardennes
Ten von Boenam
Ukraine envoy at Jassy amid Romania border telegrams
In Amsterdam on July 23 a Ukraine envoy sent a special courier to Jassy the temporary Romanian capital with a note pressing for resumption of diplomatic balloons with Ukraine and announcing the appointment of a consul for Kishinyov. Romanian papers interpret the move as confirmation of Romania recognizing the union with Ukraine.
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Amsterdam
Ukraine
Tasey
Kishinus
Buchares
Beriin
Federal rail agency to fund $1.5 million railroad improvements
An official notice from 4A Needles Federal Manager and Western Railway states the Federal Railroad Administration approved up to 2390 in advances for extensive railroad upgrades. Plans call for a new round house with seven stalls, widened yard, track extensions, tram line construction, water tanks, and about 30 acres of land for development. Construction to begin immediately.
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Roanone Nataly Tao
Needles
Ometre Netoikh
Rairoad Ad Winsatration
Salem
Fire Domes Norfolk Meat Plant Tolling $1900 Damage
A fire at Banks Bros meat packing plant near Norfolk Va destroyed part of the smoking department and caused about 1900 in damage. The firm holds large government contracts and the fire broke out late tonight, with investigators outlining the rapid spread from the origin in the smoking area.
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Dorfok Va
Banks Brosted
Nerfe
Ciy
British and Germans clash near Marne and Rheims
Front reports from the Aisne Marne line show German resistance stiffening between the Marne and Vesle while British forces seize Petitcham Wood near Marfaux with 200 prisoners and 14 machine guns. American troops south of Soissons gain the town of Buva nes as Allied arms press the Marne front with heavy artillery and air support.
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Marne
Rheims
Petitchamn
Marfaux
Sossons
Buvanes
Aisne-Marne
Associated Press
Soissons
Smissons
Pershing
Petain
Chateau Thierry
Enieds
Mont St Fere
France’s war rationing and Lyons exhibition show resilience
The report outlines French wartime food controls restricting meat on certain days, bread capping at 300 grams daily, sugar limits, and coal and fuel rationing. It notes cereal imports rise as prewar cattle declined, and highlights Lyons’ postwar exhibition success with 1916 1917 and 1918 growth, signaling France’s industrial rebound and expected strong postwar demand for French goods.
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France
Tass
Lyons
Herriot
Chamber of Deputies
Leipzig
Sec
Lyons Fay
Double Victory Victory Messages From Paris Poincare
Paris July 23 Victor Emmanuel King of Italy sends heartiest felicitations to President Poincare over the Marne victory. Poincare replies that the counter offensive checks the enemy and gives the allies a chance to return to the offensive. He calls it a new guarantee of definite victory for all the allies.
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Paris
Havas
Victor Emmanuel
Maly
Poincare
Marne
Produce Grain and Live Stock Prices Baltimore July 24
Grain and live stock prices listed for Baltimore and Chicago markets. Butter and eggs by regional creamery and dairy outputs, with live poultry, hogs, cattle, and sheep quotes from Baltimore, Chicago, and nearby markets. Prices cover butter extras, firsts, and prints. eggs by region. poultry including chickens and ducks. hogs with top and packer quotes. cattle and sheep by grade and weight.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Express
Chicago
Cotton middling market quotes across cities
New York reports 31.19 cents per pound for cotton with Norfolk at 30.00 and Wilmington also at 30.00, indicating middling prices in the southern east coast trade.
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New York
Norfolk
Wilmington
Raincoat graft arrests shock New York officials
July 23 report says army raincoat deliveries halted after DOJ exposé reveal nationwide bribery ring. Seventeen arrestees, including financier Lazarus, face bail from 5,000 to 10,600 as inspectors Fuller and others confess a wide scheme using rotten rubber cement and “birthday” parties to funnel funds.
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New York
Army Quartermaster Department
Department of Justice
F.C . Weightman
USA
Thomas McGrath
France
Slays Wealthy Armenian Rug Dealer in New York
Gulbenkian, a wealthy Armenian rug dealer with a Fifth Avenue shop, was shot and killed late today by a porter in his employ who escaped. Gulbenkian, famed philanthropist, had given over $1,000,000 to Armenian charities and refugees. The porter, previously discharged, shot the merchant as he extended his hand to bid farewell. Gulbenkian nephew and firm member was wounded while aiding.
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New York
Gullabi Gulbenkian
Fifth Avenue
F Gulbenkian
Gulbenkian
18 Per Cent Tax On Corporations Proposed In House
A majority of the House ways and means committee favors raising the net income tax on corporations to 18 percent, per a statement by Rep. Kitchin. While undecided, the panel leans toward a final rate near 18 percent, with 12 percent on amounts distributed to shareholders. The plan aligns with Treasury views and aims to tax undistributed profits retained by corporations.
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Esterday
Kitchin
Chaiman
Hitchin
Treasury Department
Agadir Documents Stolen Case Notes Testimony
Testimony taken in Paris on July 3 in a burglary at the Malvy apartment. Files stolen include a Moraes incident file from 1911. The case ties to the Panther landings at Agadir infringing treaties, with the investigation dragging on.
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Paris
Trents
Malye
Malvy
Moraes
Jats
Panther
Agadi
Leeenas
Wadi
Deaths of British and Indian personnel in Turkish camps
In the House of Commons Rear Admiral J W W Hoope reports three British officers and 518 men died in Turkish prisoner camps over the period from January 1917 to the present. The figure includes one British naval officer eight naval ratings six Indian officers and 72 men.
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London
House of Commons
J. W W Hoope
Admiralty Board
British Naval Office
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