Western forest fires sweep on Anitout check
Western forest fires raged across northern Idaho and western Montana for over a week, aided by high winds. About 3,000 men fought flames burning hundreds of square miles, with no rain in southern Idaho for 47 days. No funds to fight hindered operations as crews were deployed from Spokane and other cities, while towns and timberlands faced threat and extensive timber loss.
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Ice shortage threatens Parisian city impact in Chicago turn
The Parisian area faces a looming ice shortage with prices rising to possibly $15 a ton as the United States works on a refrigeration pact. A French Temps report cites hopes of steady artificial ice supply and notes President Wilson's speech at the French embassy as a notable event. In Cedar Falls, the E. C. Casey grocery changed hands to F. L. Snider and George Boysen amid local business activity.
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Jusserand
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Snow
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Fire engineers resign in Chicago walkout over pay
In Chicago, every engineer and his assistant in the fire department walked off duty at four this morning after the city refused higher wages. About 250 employees left, tendering resignations to supervisors. A 10-member committee formed to negotiate with the city’s finance committee. Substitutes were being arranged from within the department. All furloughs canceled. duty required indefinitely.
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No Action Taken On Punishment Of Former Kaiser
The peace conference supreme council discussed 240,000 Russian prisoners in Germany kept at Entente expense. Poland fears Bolshevik propaganda and forced conscription if returned. The council referred the matter to military advisers for a report and took no action on punishing the former emperor. General Allenby was appointed to mediate Greek Italian tensions in Asia Minor.
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Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
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Russia
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Asia Minor
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von Hindenburg
William Hohensollern
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B. H. H. Allenby
Asia-Minor
Rhineland
Council
Chicago Strikes Surge as Labor Unrest Grows
Chicago faces a major industrial clash with 150000 workers idle and unrest blamed on high living costs. Unions seek closed shops, higher pay, and 44 hour weeks while employers warn of wage-scale violations. City rail workers vote overwhelmingly to strike if demands stay unmet.
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Rike
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Carne Company
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John J. Mitchell
Illinois Trust & Savings Bank
Harry H. Merrick
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Pacific Fleet sails for western seas in epoch voyage
Old Point Comfort Va July 19 The Pacific fleet of six battleships thirty destroyers and tenders departs for the western coast via the Panama Canal in a historic division of power. Admiral Hugh Rodman leads the voyage with 87 39 sailing time and a moving line of ships departing in orderly fashion from the harbor.
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Baby Ice Fund Helps Tiny Lives In Waterloo Clinic
The Social Welfare league's Baby fund showcased its power as donations by Waterloo residents provide ice, milk, and medicines for infant care. A mother sought help for a month old with frail health, and a new cow’s milk diet plus public nurse guidance boosted the child’s condition, underscoring the need to raise about $100 more for summer needs.
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Social Welfare League
Mursen
Waterloo
Senate Adjourns as Wilson Sees Treaty Progress
Washington reports indicate President Wilson expresses satisfaction with Senate adjournment for the weekend as talks on the peace treaty progress while treaty discussions lag. The sundry civil bill worth 615 million dollars is signed, boosting rehabilitation funds for disabled service members and funding other departments.
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San Felice Cigars 3 for 20 Advert
An old advertisement touts San Felice cigars offered at three for twenty dollars. The line emphasizes popularity and value as a tobacco promo from a historic paper segment.
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America
Chinese Make Modern Military Demonstration
An expedition to defend the northwestern frontiers against Gen Semenof’s alleged aggression is considered China’s most modern military effort. About two thousand troops trained by the Japanese for the national defense army are being sent to ward Viga. For the first time in Chinese history, automobiles in large numbers are used to transport troops, and airplanes are reportedly part of the plan.
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Semenof
China
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Roy Emerson Found Guilty of Killing Mother
Mount Ayr, Ill., July 19. The jury found Roy Emerson of Greston guilty of second degree murder for beating his mother to death with an iron brace and dropping her body down an elevator shaft. Sentencing to be determined. maximum penalty life imprisonment. Emerson sat with his wife as the verdict was read. lawyers plan no new trial, but an appeal is possible.
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British Spinners Worry Over U S Export Firms
London June 29 A member of parliament questioned government action to curb cotton export corporations in the United States seeking control of Lancashire exports. The parliamentary secretary said U S corporations are outside British jurisdiction but the government seeks to expand cotton growing within the British empire and the 1917 cotton growing committee is surveying options across the empire.
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Mall
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British Board of Trade
Comptroller Williams Denounced In Impeachment Probe
Rep McFadden accused John Skelton Williams comptroller of the currency of aiding his brother in law L C Williams in a Washington property deal worth 34 200 990 and taking part of the sale commission The Pennsylvania Republican urged the House Rules Committee to name a special inquiry panel or face impeachment charges.
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Washington, D. C
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Richmond
Washington
House Rules Committee
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Republican
Pennsylvania
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Weather for Week Ahead in Washington DC
Weather predictions for the week beginning Monday from the weather bureau indicate generally fair skies in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with moderate or normal temperatures.
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Missouri Valleys
Deputies Vote on Condemnation of Policy in Chamber
Paris reports a 227 to 212 vote condemning the government's economic policy. Labor leaders rescinded Monday’s general strike after the chamber’s condemnation. Noulens to replace Boret as food minister. confidence vote to follow Tuesday.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Joseph N. B. Noulens
Russia
Victor Boret
M. Noulens
Paria
General Federation of Labor
National Committee of the Federation
Chamber
Boret
France
M. Boret
M. Augagneur
Air Mail Carrier Killed In 6000 Foot Plane Fall
Lieut. Charles Lamborn, 33, of Los Angeles, California, aerial mail carrier, was killed when his de Havilland 4 crashed while flying from Bellegante to Cleveland. The accident occurred at Dix Run near the Allegheny mountains.
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Iowan Ta One of the Wealthiest and Most Productive of States
The page three article cautions Iowans about underestimating Iowa's wealth and resources, noting the state’s high productivity and potential. It argues that many Iowans are partly ignorant of these riches and encourages awareness of Iowa’s economic strengths.
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