Henry Ford calls himself an ignorant idealist in libel case
Mount Clemens July 16 Henry Ford testifying in a 1 million libel suit against the Chicago Daily Tribune admitted he was an ignorant idealist to halt cross examination but later declined the label. He defined traitor as anything against the government and discussed preparedness speeches by President Wilson. He said he could hire a man to answer questions in minutes and admitted to aiding murder during wartime in ambiguous phrasing.
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Tremendous Streetcar Strike Looms in Boston
Boston July 16 A strike of about 7000 carmen of the Boston Elevated Railway Company seemed imminent as union leaders pushed to enforce a strike order at 4 am tomorrow. The walkout would halt street subway and elevated car service citywide and in some suburbs.
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Soldiers of UC to Lead London Victory Parade
A 3400 strong composite regiment of United States soldiers led by Gen. Pershing will march in London on Saturday July 19 as part of a grand Allied victory parade. The Belgian, French, Italian, Japanese and other allied contingents follow, with British empire troops behind. Notable moments include a Whitehall salute to a Sir Edwin Layton memorial. Pershing presented Distinguished Service Medals to British officials at the war office and later to the American Luncheon Club at the Hotel Savoy.
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Petition from Black Hawk Co before Daniels
Washington July 16 Special Representative Burton B Sweet will present to Secretary Daniels the petition of Black Hawk county citizens urging the navy to recover the body of Harold Peverill of Waterloo who with 15 sailors died when the submarine chaser 209 was sunk off the New Jersey coast Mr Sweet will urge the secretary to authorize a search for the body of the Waterloo boy.
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Black Hawk County
Navy
Harold Peverill
Waterloo
San Felice Clears 3 for 296 in Popular Cigar Ad
An advertising blurb touts San Felice Clears as America’s most popular cigar with a 3 for 296 offer. The text highlights value and broad consumer appeal, noting affordable pricing and wide availability in the era’s tobacco market.
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San Felice
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Bill: Eighteen Million for Veterans Vocational Training
Washington July 11 eighteen million dollars for vocational training of wounded soldiers sailors and marines is provided by an amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill tentatively adopted by the house by a 120 to 119 vote The measure followed a veto of the original bill and would expand the appropriation to 14600000 for this purpose Democratic Leader Clark defended the president while accusing Republicans of being a concentrated growl and of faulting Wilson in debate on the bill.
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French Parliament Inquires into Cost of Living
Paris reports the chamber of deputies passed a Socialist interpellation demanding government action to curb rising living costs and abandon protectionist policy. Marcel Cachin raised issues on stock use, warning against destroying American army stores that could aid enemies or neutrals. Ernest Lafont pressed for facts on alleged refusals of allies offers, urging that rumors be checked.
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Rail Employes in Chicago Prepare to Take Strike Vote
Chicago rail workers move to vote on Friday on a strike to press for a 37 cent hourly wage rise and better conditions. The firms countered that increasing wages by 3 percent, or altering hours from 48 to 9, would not be feasible. In Indianapolis the Street Railway workers gain a 3 cent per hour raise, lifting rates to 27 and 42 cents, with annual impact estimated at 125000 dollars.
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Wilson to invite senators for conference on treaty and league
President Wilson plans to invite Republican senators to the White House to discuss the peace treaty and the league of nations. Senator Lodge and other GOP members are expected, with talks aimed at reestablishing harmonious relations and questions for the president.
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Oklahoma
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Former Kaiser and Wife Both Reported Feeble
Amerongen. Tuesday, July 15. The former German emperor refrained today from sawing logs for the first time in several months. He is understood to be suffering from a cold. The former empress has experienced a recurrence of her heart affections. Both remained in their apartments. Dr. Forster, the emperor's personal physician, was called to the castle late Monday and stayed there all night. The recent bad weather is likely responsible for the illness of the Hohenzollerns.
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Courier Delivery by 5:06 Implies Prompt Home Receipt
Notice instructs readers the Courier should arrive at home before 5 06 and offers a free replacement copy if late due to carrier error. Readers are asked to call 33380 to request a fresh copy and to redial before 6 p m.
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Milk Fund Aids Waterloo Babe In Health Clinic Recovery
A Waterloo baby girl, saved by the Social Welfare League baby fund, improved from a near starvation state to a healthy ten month old. Nurses and nutrition guidance at the baby clinic helped establish a proper cow’s milk diet after pneumonia. The family, living in a four room home, lacked refrigeration yet benefited from donations that fund milk for vulnerable infants. Campaign aims to reach two hundred fifty dollars before summer close.
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League Council Not To Get Irish Question Soon
London July 16. Andrew Bonar Law said in the house of commons that the British government does not consider the U S senate action on Ireland or other American bodies as violating article X of the League Covenant. He added the question of Ireland’s future government will not be placed on the League of Nations council agenda at the next meeting.
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League of Nations
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House of Commons
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Council of the League of Nations
Atlantic Fleet to Maneuver in Bays Deserted by Evans
The Atlantic fleet under Commander in Chief Wilson will maneuver big ships in the waters of Provincetown Portland and Gardiner s Bay for most of the summer. Provincetown formerly served as a base after Evans abandoned it when town authorities refused Sunday baseball. Battleships then used Narragansett Bay until the war era.
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French government to fix cost of living in postwar Berlin
Berlin reports a price crash in foodstuffs after blockade relief rumors and illicit dealers flood the market with hidden stocks. Paris cabinet moves to curb high living costs by doubling food stations, opening popular restaurants, routing supplies to cooperatives, and fixing prices. undersecretary to prosecute food speculation and strip certain rights. Henri Roy designated.
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Patriotic Londoner Proposes $750000 Victory Loan Cancellation
A London man signing as F. S. T. offers to subscribe to the Victory loan for 750000 dollars and then surrender the bonds for immediate cancellation. The idea draws mixed responses, with major newspapers praising the plan and urging others to imitate the act.
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Associated Press
I. S.T
West Union Man Dies After Hill Road Auto Crash
David Kuehling a 56 year old crippled resident of West Union Iowa died from injuries after his car skidded backward down Eldorado hill and overturned several times reaching the foot of the incline. His wife escaped with minor injuries as the vehicle crushed beneath him an hour after the 11 20 p m accident. Funeral services set for tomorrow.
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