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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1919

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ISCHSS PLANS TO ROOK WILSON TOUR

Washington July 12—Senate relations committee debates keeping Wilson in daily attendance as the league fights the treaty. Senator Moses plans a resolution inviting the president to attend sessions at 10 a.m. while the treaty is discussed and to inform the committee fully if he appears. Borah and many Democrats favor inviting Wilson to speak.

L. C. Martin Washington D. C Wilson Senate Moses New Hampshire Bett Swanson Virginia League Hitchcock Borah

Equal Rights in Former Colonies Under Mandate

The German colonies are placed under a mandate system with equal navigation and trade rights among former colonizers. The final meeting of the Mandatory Commission approves the classification of colonies into second and third classes, with some territories effectively annexed under the mandatory powers and others ceded to allied administrations.

League of Nations Sual German Baat League German Southwest Africa South African Union Pacific Jalanda Equator Japan Thoge

Fragmented Australian political pledge text fragment

A readable portion of a political pledge appears to assert controlling rights over legislative and economic domains. The fragment mentions ownership or governance over parts of a state or nation and references a mandatory vow. Specific entities or dates are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Packsters Face Senate Action On Kenyon Bills

Washington July 12 The federal trade commission report accuses the bigger packers of seeking a nationwide monopoly. Senate leaders push Kenyon bills to license packers and regulate prices, with Senator Capper warning big five controls may dictate what the public buys and pays unless these measures stop.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Senate Packern Uniter Athet Lobelia Capper Kamaas Witer Cerapmitustoys Sapper Senate Agricultage Committee

Report of Unidentified Aircraft Over City

Several residents reported seeing an aircraft pass over the city on Friday traveling westward. The craft was bright and fast, with a glowing light and a silent engine. Witnesses could not discern the airliner’s line or hear any sound from the engine.

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Death of M. J. McCarty superintendent at B O

Word arrived here of the death of M J McCarty superintendent of motive power at the B and O in Cincinnati at 6 o clock this morning He had been ill from store trouble for some time He was widely known among shop men in this city

M. J. Mc Carty Mo & Tive Power Cincinnati McCarty

Dead Body Sparks Inquiry in Bridgeport Case

Bridgeport residents reel from the arrest of Grover C. Dale in Lawrenceville on Mann Act charges after he found with Ruby North whose body was found dead in St Louis. Dale, 28, was tied to the disappearance of Ruby North, 16, of Bridgeport, and authorities seek details while parents await autopsy results and an inquest.

Bridgeport Mes City Lawrencesile Grover C. Dale Lawrences Ie Ole Ruby North Thomas North Thin City Dale Tawrenceville Mann Che Ratta St. Louis St Laure Vale Rate Lee Dalemia

R-34 Nears End Of Return Trip From Sea

The British airship R-34, 850 miles west of London at 1 a.m. Greenwich time, was ordered to land at Pulham Norfolk due to a storm over Scotland. Owing to a disabled engine the craft reduced speed and was expected to reach Pulham around 4 a.m. New York time the next day.

Food surplus prices announced by War Department

The War Department announced public sale prices for surplus army food. Prices average about 40 percent of the department's cost, delivering roughly 25 cents per pound on corned beef and rossi and about 50 cents on bacon, making goods far cheaper for consumers.

Wallaahington D. C War Department Department

Wilson vetoes agricultural and sundry appropriation bills

President Wilson vetoed the agricultural bill over a clause repealing daylight saving time, and also rejected the sundry civil appropriation bill. He warned the repeal would cause great inconvenience and a serious economic loss, while lawmakers argued against the veto with Republican support. The House voted 226 to 17 on the veto, and the session moved to refer the sundry appropriation veto for further action.

Washington Wilson Mogiddy Paceman House Eaid Baleel United States Tomm

Federal trade commission urges price fixing reform

Washington July 12 The federal trade commission urges passage of legislation to permit fixing and maintaining re sale prices by manufacturers and dealers. An agency to be created would review contracts and price schedules on complaint and adjust prices if needed. Martin Walters Thomas McLean Alva Isenogle and Cretz Barber have returned after service overseas.

Washington Congress Federal Trade, Commision Today Commission Legislatiion Martin Walters Thomas McLean Alva Isenogle Cretz Barber

ALKIES BEGIN LIFTING THE BLOCKADE GERMANY

Path July 12 The council of five issued instructions to lift the blockade against Germany and informed Berlin that ratification of the treaty had been accepted. Allies would act to lift restrictions while talks on easing other embargoes proceed. British French and American warships were dispatched to Fiume to stabilize the situation, a move seen as coordinated though described as a French initiative.

Fred S. Ferguson Path Council of Five Germany Iia Ledl Ale Tien Tsim China Fiuma Stuation B Haliana

Local Corporations Profit From Higher Assessments in 1919

The board closed its review Friday with Clark as auditor and clerk. Several locals show sharp increases over 1919 assessments amid the new tax law, while some entries remain tentative for railroads and telegraph firms. Notable firms listed include Purepakt Co 25000, Gazette 2, and Washington Coal Co among others. Hincher Manufacturing totals reflect multi-city property. Soldiers injured in Aldria Virginia when a mobile struck a bridge rail and plunged into water.

JU Clark Taslaw Velnz Rexpenabje State Board

Rockefeller Wealth and Frugality Noted at Eighty

The article recalls John D. Rockefeller’s July 3, 1839 birth in Tioga County New York and reports his wealth around 1.2 billion dollars with annual income near 60 million. It notes his federal tax payment of about 28.46 million and describes his frugal, middle class lifestyle and philanthropy totaling over 200 million to colleges churches missions.

John DR. Rockefeller Tioga County New York Mr. Rockefeller Europe Rockefeller

Abolish Saloon Proposed As Prohibition Step

Washington July 12 Abolition of the saloons instead of total prohibition was urged before the senate judiciary sub committee by Samuel Vaetermeyer representing Haitian investors and brewers Advocates a temporary measure to prohibit any alcohol on the same premises Claim 3 pints is the stomach limit and beer takes time to take effect Senate debate looms as lawmakers consider amendments Pittsburgh July 13 Demerees indicted for violating wartime prohibition act by selling bear with more than one half of one percent alcohol The Pittsburgh Brewing Company officials face a ruling on intoxicating liquors under wartime law

Washington, D. C Ramuel Vaetermeyer Senate Judiciary Sub Committee Asia

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