Dirigible B 34 Lands After Turbulent Flight
The B 34 dirigible was torn from its mooring rope by a violent gust at Mineola New Jersey. A six by three foot gas bag hole opened in the cross girder, but the ship was saved by ropes hanging from its sides. It carried mail for the U S government and 25 pounds arrived today with 14 expected before night. Departure plans depend on weather with Maj Scott delaying until conditions improve. The B 34 anchored safely at Roosevelt Field after a historic voyage from East Fortune Scotland begun Tuesday night.
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Steps Taken to Get Ex-Emperor Kaiser Extradited
London July 7 Allies have not filed official representations to the Dutch government on extraditing the former German emperor. Andrew Bonar Law said in the House of Commons that steps are being taken. He declined to specify whether unofficial communication had been sent. In Paris, July 7, the council of three discussed Kaiser William’s trial amid questions from the peace mission. Reuter reports Wilson favored London as trial venue. timing and place remain unsettled.
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Bandit slain by Navy man saves $26000 at bank
In Oak Park suburb four armed bandits attempted a robbery at the Chicago and Westtown railway offices. Rudolph Roeder, a former US Navy receiver, drew a revolver from under his desk and shot one robber dead, scattering the others. He saved $26000 in the safe for his employers.
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Fighting Yanks on Two Transports Arrive at New York
On July 7 the transports Louisville and Verdi arrived from Brest and Marseilles with 141 officers and 4,118 troops. Casualties aboard include Maj. Gen. Ernest Hinds and thousands of service units and support troops from the 128th MP battalion to the 320th repair unit. Other ships Edgar F. Lueckenbach and Sante Ana carried hundreds more in transit to New York.
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Carranza Seeks to Mend U S Mexican Ties
Ygnacio Bonillas Mexican ambassador to the United States plans to depart for Washington on Tuesday with instructions from President Carranza. He will report back on Mexican conditions to refute rumors in the United States and to remerge causes of misunderstanding. The aim is to foster an era of good feeling between the two nations.
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Mexico
Kolchak Situation Improves as Bolsheviks Weakened
Reports from Omsk indicate an improving situation for Admiral Kolchak head of the All-Russian government. Bolsheviks show fatigue and have weakened due to troop transfers to other fronts. San Velice Cigars ad noted.
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Rebel Houses in Costa Rica Are Food for Torch
Costa Rican government troops reportedly burned the buildings at Pena Blanca after the town was evacuated by Costa Rican revolutionists. Pena Blanca lies in southwestern Nicaragua about two miles north of the Costa Rican frontier.
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Teat Assembly Debates President by Popular Vote
Weimar reports that the German national assembly debates a new constitution and endorses a clause allowing any male citizen aged 33 or over to hold the presidency. The naturalization provision reflects frontier realignments that affected nationality. The president would be chosen by popular vote.
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James Norman Hall Among U.S. Men in Citations of France
Paris July 7 The Journal Off icial today prints citations of seven American aviators for their work in the La Fayette escadrille. Cited are James Norman Hall of Colfax Iowa William Thaw of Pittsburgh Kitten Rockwell deceased of Atlanta Georgia Robert Soubiran of South Boston Massachusetts Julian Biddle deceased Paul F er of Mobile Alabama and George Turner of New York.
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Army leaving Germany as divisions move home
The Fifth and Fourth divisions began moving from Luxemburg and the Rhine sector with the Second division planned to leave the east bank of the Rhine by July 15. The officers' club in the casino of a private German club closed, having hosted notable figures including the Prince of Wales and Gen. Pershing. The club held 1206,000 marks to be split between Salvation Army and Army Relief for families of enlisted men. The Amaroe News will cease July 11 after three months, leaving more than 200,000 marks surplus to charity.
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Wounded mobs and troops in Italy spark price riots
Florence sees occupation and crowd protests over price rises while Italian government vows to curb profiteers. Genoa and Milan report store closures, gunfire avoided, as people demand lower costs for essentials and a violent outbreak is averted. Wilson to address Senate on treaty Thursday.
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Homemade Beer Is Declared Illegal by Iowa Attorney General
Des Moines July 7 Attorney General H M Hayner of Iowa said that manufacturing homemade beer for personal use is illegal in Iowa and private stills must be abolished or prosecutions will follow. The statement came after R N Holsaple of the Iowa Anti-Saloon League pledged to wage war on home stills. Some examples cited contained alcohol above legal limits.
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Masaryk's Cabinet Quits in Prague
The Czecho-Slovak cabinet led by Dr. Kramarz resigns. President Masaryk asks Social Democrat leader usar to form a new government. Also includes an ad note about delivery to homes before 5:30 and a phone number for paper re-sends if late.
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German Railroad Strike Centers Move to Frankfurt
Frankfurt and Berlin dispatches report railway strikers in southern and western Germany ready for united action if government decisions fail. Troops are sent to protect key rail pools as strike leaders shift headquarters to Frankfurt, with Berlin’s street railway service slated to resume Tuesday. Brazil’s Central Railroad strike in Rio de Janeiro collapses after hours, with police and troops guarding trains and most workers staying on the job.
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Chinese Cabinet Awaits Stand On Shantung Area
Peking reports the appointment of a new premier and cabinet formation delayed by debate over whether China should sign the peace treaty with Germany without reservation on the Shantung settlement. Student opposition to the treaty is active again.
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Cartoonist Loosed After French Arrest
Coblenz reports American cartoonist Robert Minor, detained by army authorities during an investigation, has been released on orders from higher authority. He was arrested a month ago by the French at Britain’s request. Britain refused to prosecute and turned over alleged evidence to U S authorities. Minor may be sent back to Paris as the probe moves.
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Joffre Won’t Parade With Foch On July 14
Paris reports a bill to tax 64 percent on profits from selling windows and balconies for victory fêtes. Good spots are said to fetch 1,000 francs. Joffre will not ride beside Foch ahead of the troops as announced, and lies that he will sit beside President Poincaré are denied. The Intransigeant notes the public would be surprised if the Marne shelter bearer does not pass under the Arc de Triomphe.
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Dutch Maintain War Regulations to Keep Belligerents on Move
The Itasca arrived in Willemstad and will depart within 24 hours under Thunderich neutrality rules, showing the Nutec government maintains wartime port restrictions. In Jackson Minnesota, Judge Dean denied defense motions to dismiss conspiracy charges against President Townley of the National Nonpartisan League and organizer Joseph Gilbert, as trial proceeds.
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Lawyer slain by betrayed woman's plea for revenge
In Chicago on July 7 attorney Benjamin Burr was shot dead in his office by 17 year old Margaret Leithamier, a West Side hotel maid. Accompanied by her half sister Maria Larsen she sought Burr to avenge alleged faithlessness, saying she meant to kill him after years of betrayal.
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John Andrews Talks Pureblood Cattle to Rotary Members
At the noonday Rotary meeting in Salt Lake City and Hotel Russell-Lamson, W. W. McFarlane and John T. Houser summarized remarks from the International Rotary convention. John Andrews of Fred L. Kimball Co spoke on dairy and pureblood cattle, praising Waterloo and Black Hawk County as a national dairy center and urging commercial bodies to support breeders to bolster local credit. Dick Hall, fresh from the East, added a brief comment. Ralph Horne will chair Monday's meeting on July 14.
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Abyssinia's Flag Unfurled on Washington Arrival
The Abyssinian delegation arrives in Washington DC to present congratulations to President Wilson on the Allied victory. The three member mission will also deliver gifts from their government to the president.
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Mrs R B Mead Struck by Fast Mail Train at Crossing
Aplington Iowa reports Mrs R B Mead aged about 63 was struck by the fast Central mail train while attempting to cross. She sustained a fractured right arm and other injuries of unknown extent. Her son Arthur Mead arrived from Waterloo this afternoon after notification of the accident.
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War Plans By Board Before Conflict Spark Debate
Washington July 7. A special House committee charged that the president organized a secret council of national defense in August 1916, defying law by creating broad war powers for a cabinet-civilian advisory group. The minutes allege Goethals repudiated the body while supplying shortages plagued camps with clothing and blankets. The testimony claims the council drafted war measures, purchasing, censorship and food control, and even selected Hoover to direct agencies.
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