Navy policy clash over Sims Daniels reports split Senate
The Senate naval committee issued majority and minority reports on Admiral William S Sims and Secretary Daniels. The majority fault the navy leadership for delays and non aggressive policy, while the minority defends its wartime conduct as effective. Both sides quote many witnesses and urge reforms to apply wartime lessons.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
William S. Sims
American
Naval Administration
Senate Naval Committee
Sims
Daniels
Wilson
Naval Subcommittee
Daniels’ War Administration
Navy Department
Naval
Datiels
Williams. Benson
Simns
Bays Navy
Hale
Maine
Ball
Delaware
Keyes
New Hampshire
Pitman
Nevada
Trammel
Florida
Cash Register Head Quits Amid Succession Shuffle
Dayton July 18 John H Patterson resigns as general manager of the National Cash Register company. Frederick Patterson becomes president, J H Barsinger named general manager. The retiring president remains on the board. Patterson served 37 years and just turned seventy six.
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Associated Press
Dayton
John H. Patterson
National Cash Register Company
Frederick
J. H. Barsinger
Patterson
Burglars Loot for Hour of Hot Work One Postage Stamp
In sweltering heat on the hottest day of the year burglars used sledge hammers to wreck a coal company office safe in Chicago. After an hour they escaped with a single postage stamp, and police deemed the act misguided.
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Associated Press
Chicago
War Threatens to Engulf Poland and Russia Again
Enmity between Poland and Russia risked erupting into war as mobilizations were reported on both sides. Poland called up classes 1885 to 1894 while Russia mobilized seven classes. Possible deployments included the western frontier and support for opposing sides in Asia Minor. The Polish government rejected Russia’s ultimatum to suppress antibolshevik leaders in Warsaw, maintaining Poland’s right to offer asylum to refugees.
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United Press
Copenhagen
Poland
Russia
Asie Minor
Sacramental Wine Loophole Credited in Prohibition Rules
Washington July 18 sacramental wine makers and religious leaders urged adjustments to proposed rules on wine manufacture and distribution for religious use. Church officials argued churches could not obtain standard wines from druggists and a tentative provision would allow bonded producers to distribute their own product.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Prohibition
Haynes
Disabled War Vets Open Camp at Lake for Summer Months
Two hundred and thirty two disabled veterans of the Tenth district opened a camp for disabled veterans at Big Island Lake Minnetonka near Minneapolis. The camp runs through October with 2000 veterans expected to attend from Keebora Montana South Dakota and North Dakota. Two hundred former soldiers will visit every two weeks.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Tenth District
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Keebora
Montana
South Dakota
North Dakota
Big Island
Lake Minnetonka
Packard
Federal Board
Atalf
Farm Bureaus Gather in St Paul for Conference
Farm Bureau officers from 12 states arrive in St Paul Minnesota for a conference to discuss taxation freight rates cooperative marketing and national agriculture legislation.
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St. Paul
The
Associated Press
Minn
Farm Bureau Federations
Federal Board Vocation Conference Opens in Minneapolis
A four week conference of state supervisors foremen and teacher trainers of vocational education opens in Minneapolis under the federal board of vocational education. Led by L B Hawkins the meeting will focus on industrial education with over 100 attendees from all states. It will operate in a schoollike format.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Federal Board of Vocational Education
L. B. Hawkins
Federal Board
Washington, D.C
Hawkins
Schook
Irish Parley Delays As Ulster Decides Course
London reports the Irish situation deadlocked between Prime Minister Lloyd George and Ulster premier Sir James Craig. Sinn Fein says De Valera will not meet Craig. Ulster delegates head to Belfast. Gen Smuts joins talks as Downing Street plans further discussions.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
James Craig
Ulster
Belfast
Sinn
Sir James
Hamonn de Valera
No. 10
Downing Street
Trish
de Valera
Viscount Fitzalan
Gen. Smuts
House of Commons
de Velera
James
Jan G. Smuts
Liora George
Ireland
Dublin
King George
Craig
Gen. Smut
Lily@ George
Eamonn de Valera
Sinn Fein
Gen Herrerra to Face Military Court in Mexico City
Gen. Herrerra, linked to a revolt in the Tampico oil area, is awaiting court martial after seeking to surrender as forces faltered. Advices from San Luis Potosi say President Obregon and War Sec Estrada may extend clemency to his followers, believed numbered around TAQ.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Mex
Martinez Herrerra
Tampico
San Luis Potosi
Obregon
Secratary
Estrada
Herrerra
Eee Herrarre
Ford's Railroad Cuts Freight Rates 20 Percent
The Detroit Toledo and Ironton Railroad owned by Henry Ford seeks a 20 percent freight rate reduction. General freight agent C B Hochstedler filed new schedules with the public utilities commission in Columbus Ohio. The cuts, effective August 20, cover all shipments over 450 miles between points on the main line and branches in Ohio and Michigan. Ford supported the move, Hochstedler said.
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United Press
Columbus
Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad
Henry Ford
C. B. Hochstedler
Dearborn
MI General
Detroit
Iledo & Ironton
Public Utilities Commission
Ohio
Michi ‘Gan
Ford
Hochstedler
Paris Stirred By Rumor Of Gen Lerond Assassination
Paris reports a wave of anti German feeling as word spread that General Berond was assassinated in Silesia. No official confirmation followed and the War Department contacted headquarters by wire to verify the rumor.
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United Press
Paris
Berond
Tiper Silesia
War Department
Thunder Clap Triggers Shellshock Symptoms for Hamon Nephew
New York July 18 A sudden thunderclap during Friday's storm is said by physicians to have revived shell shock in Lieut George Hemon Ardmore Oklahoma now hospitalized in New York. He wandered in Weehawken New Jersey and carried a letter warning that loud noises could trigger recurrence of his wartime illness. He is nephew of late Jake L Hamon Oklahoma Republican national committeeman.
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Associated Press
New York
George Hemon
Ardmore
Okla
Hamon
Weehawken
N. J
France
Liept. Hamon
Jake L. Hamon
Oklahoma
Bank Clerks Convene in Minneapolis Meeting
The nineteenth annual convention of the American Institute of Banking opens in Minneapolis with five special trains carrying over 1,000 delegates and visitors. More than 1,500 delegates expected for four day session starting tomorrow, plus a city tour and entertainment program.
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Associated Pressay
Minneapolis
Minn
American Institute of Banking
Minneapolias
Haseen
King George Did Not Intervene in U S Pacific Talks
London July 18 Lloyd George told the house of commons that King George took no part in negotiations with the United States over Pacific questions. The premier said the report had no foundation.
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United Press
London
King George
United States
Pacific
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Burlington Police Nab Davenport Man
Joe Leonard, 22, wanted in Davenport on a robbery charge, was arrested by Burlington police Sunday night. The report identifies him as the suspect in the Davenport case.
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Burlington
Davenport
Associated Press
Joe Leonard
50 000 men on a dead mans chest Yo Ho but no rum
United Press reports a nationwide drive against liquor as about 50,000 law enforcement officers collaborate with Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haynes to enforce the Volstead act. Agencies endorse dry laws and Congress weighs amendments, with customs stations stockpiling rum seized as rum runners' supply is cut off.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Haynes
Congress
Customs Service
Woman 10 Tarred and Feathered in Louisiana Mob Action
Authorities report a wave of tar and feather attacks across the southern states tied to secret groups. The latest case involved Mrs Beulah Johnson of Tenaha Louisiana snatched from a hotel porch and tarred and feathered by men in white uniforms, then returned to town. Other incidents include Rev Philip S Irwin in Miami and James McKnight in Nacogdoches, all tied to a pattern of mob violence centered on alleged moral offenses.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Ku Klux Klan
Beulah Johnson
Tenaha
Beaumont Tex
Jane Addams Elected President of International Women’s Congress
Vienna July 18 Miss Jane Addams Chicago was unanimously chosen president of the International Women's Congress at the closing session. Resolutions urge cooperation among all branches to mobilize world women for bond participation to prevent war and call on national sections of the League of Nations to propose war-prevention methods to the secretariat.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Jane Addams
Chicago
International Women’s Congress
Saal
R J Organization
League of Nations
League
Young Thieves Hold Up Filling Station
Des Moines reports a robbery at the Standard Oil filling station in Valley Junction. Two youths in a small red speedster robbed the manager early morning, fleeing the scene.
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Associated Tress
Des Moines
Standard Oil Company
Vailey Function
Here
Weather bulletin for Charles City and region muddied report
Weather summary from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau notes scattered showers over town and surrounding areas in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Roads mostly improved though some dust remains on highways. Forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Tuesday with showers in extreme east portions this afternoon. Local temperatures reported with highs around 68 and 40s, with moisture and slippery conditions in places.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Charles City
Albert Lea
Minn
Aigons
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Des Moines
Dubuque
Faribauts
Iian
I Crosse
Wis
Mason
Marshalltown
New Hampton
Postville
Water‘loo
LaCrosse
Raiming
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Fire Damages Crystal Theatre and Adjacent Stores
A major blaze in Warwick causes about 12000 dollars in losses to the Crystal Theatre and adjacent rooms owned by C. A. Marsh and leased by Hostetler Enterprise. Fire officials note the new 1000 gallon pumper aided efforts as investigators probe for origins possibly tied to burglary at Waterloo Manufacturing Jewelers. Reopening delayed by minor remodeling after the blaze.
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Crystal Theatre
Sibert & Webber
East Business District
Ron
Cowin
Crstal Theatre
Boo Wow
Pierce
Warwick
Rainbow & Seger
Waterloo Manufacturing Jewelers
Eeee
Newspaper Delivery Cutoff Notice
The Courier will be delivered at your home before 5 30 p m If the paper fails to arrive by then due to carrier error or other cause call 3330 and a copy will be sent Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m
Brothers and Officials of State Charged With School Graft
Confessions by two brothers in the state department of registration and education reveal a long running scandal. Investigators found exam questions sold to applicants, with W. H. J. Miller, director, noting the removal of the state inspector for peddling the questions.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Suly
State Department of Registration and Education
W. H. J. Miller
Toda
Y Agsiue Jirler
State Service
Miller
Dubuque Soldier Burned to Death in Coblenz
James Figgins of Dubuque and home at 85 Bennett Street served with the American forces motor transport in Germany. He was fatally burned when an overturned motor truck trapped him and the engine backfired spilling gasoline. Higgins, 21, was the son of Mr and Mrs Michael Higgins and enlisted three years ago. his parents had not been notified by the War Department.
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Sims
Assavcisted
Cobienz
Germany
James Figgins
Motor Transport Company
Bennett Street
Dubuque
Biggine
Dubuque, Is
James Higging
Coblenz
Michael Higgins
Theleson
War Department
Prison riot and fires engulf Western Penitentiary
In Pittsburgh on July 18, 1080 inmates including 30 women fought guards as fires burned six prison buildings. Guards fired on mobs using furniture and utensils, while prisoners wielded knives forks and tin plates. State troops and city police were deployed. casualties unconfirmed, with reports of several wounded and possible deaths.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Tely
Western
Astern
Fred
Greenburg
Harry Cut
John
J_MecKetvie
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Broom Ffactory
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