Wilson back in Washington after four months away
President Wilson returns to the White House after four months, planning a day of routine state business, cabinet and Senate talks, and a possible peace treaty conference. About 100,000 greet him at Union Station and along Pennsylvania Avenue. He expresses confidence in broad U S support for the League of Nations. Three army trucks deliver peace negotiation papers to the White House.
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League of Nations
Wilson
Washington
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Pennsylvania Avenue
League
United State
White House
Czech Slovak loan of 25 million arranged by bankers
An acceptance credit of about 25 million dollars for Czecho Slovakia, guaranteed by the United States government, is being arranged by a syndicate including Central Union Trust, Chase National Bank, and Guaranty Trust. So far 6.3 million has been provided. The 90 day bills will be eligible for rediscount at Federal Reserve banks and will fund the purchase of commodities, chiefly cotton, in America.
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Associated Press
New York
Czecho-Slovakia
United States
Central Union Trust Company
Chase National Bank and
Guaranty Trust Company
Federal Reserve Banks
America
Montenegro protests Serb attack killing women and children
The Montenegrin government sent a note to the peace conference alleging 5000 Serbian troops armed with cannon attacked villages in Montenegro, demolishing houses and killing women and children. The report cites the Associated Press from Paris dated Tuesday July 8.
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Associated Press
Paris
Montenegro
Ceartain
Demand for world league of nations inclusion at Pan American congress
Delegates from 10 countries including the United States adopted a resolution urged by Samuel Gompers to make all nations eligible for the League of Nations. The move sparked debate over labor movements in states not yet admitted to the league. At the White House Wilson returns from four months away and plans a nationwide tour to promote the peace treaty and league. He will likely meet Senate committees and cabinet officials this week as he resumes duties, staying in bed initially to recuperate.
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Associated Press
New York
League of Nations
Pan-American Federation of Labor
United States
Samuel Gompers
Congress
American Federation of Labor
Committee On
League
Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Pacific Coast
Hampton Roads
San Francisco
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Bedi
Cary T. Grayson
Ain'elock
Ignacio Calderon
Prohibition Brews in Chicago Report on 2.50 Percent Alcohol
Analysis of bottled prohibition brews in 90 Chicago dry saloons shows an average 2 12 percent alcohol content after July 1. Federal officials prepared for prosecution under the food conservation act. Warrants issued for saloonkeepers Milczarek and Wozniak, bonded on charges of transporting liquor into Indiana. A district attorney test suit against a brewer was not yet filed.
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Brn
W. H. Sage
Federal Building
United States
Lewis F.mason
Adam Milczarek
North Robey Street
Joseph Wozniak
Indiana
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
J. R. L. Crawford
Pittsburgh Brewing Company
United States District Court
W. H. §. Thompson
Marshal Short
$165 000 Phone Deal In Springfield Illinois
Lecent Place Springfield Illinois July 9 C H Rottger general manager of the Central Union Telephone company announced the purchase for $165 000 of the Interstate Telephone company The principal properties of the Interstate Telephone company are located in Springfield Sterling and Peoria Victory Day to mark peace signing Portugal sets July 14 as a national holiday to celebrate the peace The day will be observed as Victory day Several thousand candy factory workers in Chicago went on strike for higher wages and better conditions The text mentions Smoke Diamond Joe Clears Good to the instum.
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C. H. Rottger
Central Union, Telephone Company
Interstate Telephone Company
Sterling
Peoria
Portugal
The
Associated Press
Lisbon
Associated Pren
Chicago
Scandal Beauty of Britain Shot in Her Mansion
London report states Mrs Mabel Louise Atherton wife of Col Thomas Atherton was found shot in her home. The case links to a breach of promise suit against John Reginald Yarde-Buller now Baron Churston. Also noted are past high society divorce cases involving the Atherton family and others.
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Associated Press
London
Arthur Eliot
Mabel
Louise Atherton
Col
Thomas Atherton
Evening Standard
Eliot
Aubrey Dean Paul
Lago
Baron Churston
John Reginald Yarde-Buller
Ats
Harl of
St. Germans
Mabel Louise
Edward Dean Paul
Atherton
Yarde-Buller
Stirling
Edinburgh
John A. Stirling
Kippendale
Clara B. Taylor
New Jersey
Washington
U S Balloon Expert To Study New European Balloon Types
Col William N Hensley Jr American observer aboard the R 34 on its return flight will extend his observations in Europe after landing at East Fortune Scotland He will study new balloon types in England and France and is recognized as a leading authority on parachuting in the army.
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Associated Press
New York
William N. Hensley, Jr
War Department
Europe
East Fortune
Scotland
Col. Hensley
Zachary ‘“Lansdowne
Col
Hensley
England
France
Woman's Commerce Body Denies Link to Federation
The board of directors of the Woman's Association of Commerce of Chicago issued a statement denying any affiliation with the Business Woman's Federation of Clubs. The federation plans a convention in St. Louis from July 14 to 18. The document is signed by Sophia B. Delavan and several other officers.
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Associated Preas
Chicago
Woman‘s Association of Commerce of Chicago
Business Woman's Federation of Clubs
St. Louis
Sophia B. Delavan
Zetla. Carson
C. 4. Coari
Irene Lefkow
Callie J. Stiljson
Maude B. Lyman
Elizabeth Whitlock, and
Leonora Laughlin
Chicago Postoffice in Deplorable State Report
A memorial from the National Federation of Postal Employes presented at the White House describes Chicago’s post office as deplorable. Thomas F. Flaherty urged presidential intervention to avert a service breakdown while noting a $20,000,000 surplus last year came at patrons’ expense. Chicago, as a major money maker, faces high labor costs under the Burleson system.
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Chicago
Washington
the Tribune
White House
Thomas F. Flaherty
National Federation of Postal Employes
Flaherty
Tts
Chicago Postal
Burleson
Bank Employee Charged With $78,000 Theft at County Savings Bank
Buffalo N C July John T Coonan an employee of the County Savings Bank was arrested at a sanitarium on a charge of misappropriating $78,000 from the bank. Robert B Donalson bank president said Coonan confessed and the bank will be reimbursed partly by his surety bond and property placed in trust by the employee.
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N. C
John T. Coonan
County Savings Bank
Robert 8. Donalson
Coonan
Strike in Ludiow as wage pact stalled
Ludiow Manufacturing in Mass recounts a 15 percent wage rise won by 21 striking workers after an overnight agreement. Workers refused a 24 percent raise eight hour day and four Saturdays. Plant closed amid wage dispute as Washington reports 8,000 to be affected. meanwhile officials discuss shifting peace delegation leadership in Paris with Mr Polk set to sail home soon.
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Mass
Ludiow Manufacturing Associates
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Frank L. Polk
Laws ‘Ing
Paris
Lansing
Mr. Polk
Hanover Riot Kills Several In Castle Prisoner Release
Berlin reports Hanover mob released prisoners at the castle causing fatalities and injuries. Martial law declared as authorities restore order after the Tuesday disturbance.
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Hanover
Associated Press
Berlin
London
Mondur
Imp of Cabarets Girl Passes Counterfeit Bills at 22
A 22 year old woman known as Imp of Cabarets is linked to passing counterfeit bills and has ties to marriage and divorce mentions. The report also covers local political results on road plans in two counties with voting patterns and turnout figures. The piece notes hot weather and discomfort amid election day observations.
Ice Fund Calls Help Amid Cabaret Scandal Court Scene
Mrs Leona Garrity appeared in Federal Court on charges tied to a money scandal involving Twa Williams, former Lake Forest Publishing manager. Judge Anderson quipped as Garrity posed, while Williams faced prison terms and a drive for public aid to alleviate winter illness and poverty. The Courier and Reporter urged subscriptions to the Teo Fang fund, administered by Social Welfare agents.
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Indianapolis
Leona
Olmstead Garrity
Grace
Relux
Chicago
Teo Fang
Social Welfare Lenge
Germany faces 72 billion mark debt and tax plan
Berlin reports Finance Minister Erzberger warned of a floating debt of 72,000,000,000 marks and said two tax bills are nearly ready. He urged rapid adoption before recess, promising economy and a funded loan or heavy levies to reduce the war-era burden while ensuring postwar justice and aid to the unemployed.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Mathias Erzberger
Weimar
German National Assembly
Amons
Tam
Empire
Erzberger
Ministry of Finance
National Assembly
Pact Aims as Germany Ratifies World Peace Treaty
German national assembly votes 208 to 0 to ratify the peace treaty of June 28 1918. The measure ratifies the treaty and its protocol annexes and military occupation agreements, clearing the way for allied powers to lift the blockade once ratification occurs. The act hinges on President Ebert's signature. The council of five votes to lift censorship and trade restrictions with Germany upon ratification and immediate blockade removal upon such ratification.
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Associated Press
Paris
German National Assembly
Weimar
Ithineland
Germany
National Assembly
Notificaion Way
Council of Five
Alled Council
Ebert
Pacific fleet to sail westward from Hampton Roads
The newly organized Pacific fleet will sail for the west coast on Saturday July 19 from Hampton Roads. Final preparations were completed at a New York conference between Secretary Daniels and Admiral Hugh Rodman, commander of the fleet. DENVER CARS PAID TO RUN. By the Associated Press. Denver Colorado July 9 Altho efforts by strikers yesterday failed to halt streetcar service general manager Frederick W Hild said operations would continue today. San Felice Cigars 3 for 20¢ America s most popular cigar tndvertiapment
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Hampton Roads
West Coast
Navy Department
New York
Daniels
Hugh Rodman
Denver
Colo
Altho
Frederick W. Hild
Tenver Tramway Company
Courier delivery deadline and phone reprint offer
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30. If you miss delivery due to carrier error or another cause call 3580 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 00 p.m.
Slayings by Husband Over Mistaken Burglar Shot Bride
Danville Hl July 9 Mrs Gertrude Myers wife of a few months was fatally shot when her husband mistook her for a burglar. Hearing a noise near a rear door he woke, armed himself, and when she moved through the house to the kitchen she fired in response. She died instantly from a heart wound.
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Danville
Gertrude Myers
Hugbami
Hungarian Securities Barred From Leaving Hungary
Paris July 9 The council of five considers a note to Bela Kun disapproving his plan to sell securities he holds. It may also urge nations to warn their nationals against buying the securities, arguing that keeping them inside Hungary serves the best interests of the allies and Hungary.
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Associated Press
Paris
Council of Five
Bela Kun
Hungary
Forest Fires Worse in Montana Spread of 1,800 Acres
Missoula Montana July 9 due to high winds and drought the forest fire situation in western Montana is becoming more serious At forest service district No 1 headquarters two new fires started in two days while others under control broke away A large fire near Swartz Creek at Clinton and one near Thompson Falls spread rapidly A Cub Creek fire in the Belway forest now covers 1800 acres
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Missoula
Mont
Montana
Forest Service District No. 1
Swartz Creek
Clinton
Thompson Falla
Cub Creek
Belway Forest
Lewis Declines Belgian Honor Not Earned by Him
Chicago July reports that former U S senator J H Lewis of Kinvis declined Belgium honors for war service. He said a congressional law allowing battlefield decorations does not apply to him as his Belgium service was not of a qualifying nature.
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Lewis
Belgium
Associated Press
Chicago
J. H. Lewis
United States
Kinvis
Congress
Mr. i Lewis
Reparations Talks Delayed by Rail Trouble at Versailles
Paris July 9 Transportation difficulties delay the German plenipotentiaries expected to reach Versailles for oral discussions on execution of the reparations and other features of the peace treaty. The German delegates would not arrive in time to begin negotiations tomorrow as previously planned.
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Associated Press
Paris
Versailles
Morrow
Women Cigarmakers Strike for Higher Wages in Allentown
Allentown Pa July 9 Eleven hundred women cigar makers in five Unis city factories walked out seeking a raise of four dollars per thousand. Wages range from five to four dollars. managers say conditions satisfied until agitators appeared. One factory was stoned and several arrests made. FRENCH SIEGE UPDATE Paris Tuesday July 9 The chamber of deputies rejected a proposal to raise the state of siege and lift censorship by 256 to 202 the government foreign minister Stephen Pichon opposed the measure.
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Allentown
Unis City
Associated Press
Paris
Stephen Pich
Corn Products Strikers Picket Plant All Night
Chicago July 9 quiet at Corn Products Refining Argo plant after two killed and many wounded in clash between guards and strikers. About 2,000 workers strike for a closed shop with 40 officers and 50 deputies maintaining order. Shots fired, over 50 hospitalized, unity urged to avoid violence.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Corn Products Refining Company
Argo
Inl
Charles W. Peters
Peters
Illinois Reserve Militia
Fred
Joseph Banas
Corn Products Workers’ Union
Joseph Johannsen
Michael Foren
Keep Wilson at Home Bill Aims to Stop Presidential Travel
Washington lawmakers report Representative Campbell of Kansas introduced a bill to bar the president from leaving the United States during term, requiring duties to be performed only in Washington. He criticized President Wilson for traveling to Europe for the peace conference and publicized his speech as a statement after consent to deliver was denied.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Washington
Campbell
Kansas
House Rules Committee
Senate
Ouse of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Wilson
Europe
Blanton
Democrat
Texas
New Top Hog Price Report Sets Record in Chicago
The Associated Press reports hog prices in Chicago hit a record high at 22.70 dollars per hundredweight, with a note to maintain quality and satellite pricing guidance amid market conditions.
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Chicago
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