Belgians Have Good Prospects Amid Reconstruction
Brussels June 22 The Associated Press Henry H Morgan American high trade commissioner in Belgium has formed a commercial organization to aid reconstruction of Belgian and American industries The group is available to merchants and manufacturers Morgan doubts industrial setbacks will endure noting strong soil cultivation and most glass factories active 30 percent of looms in use training raw cotton from the United States A 500 million franc loan from American bankers aids reconstruction and may stabilize the franc Repayment starts in 1930 Germany’s war losses reduced Belgian live stock US agriculture experts arrive to assist breeding stock shipments a flotilla of 30 vessels will transport live stock to Belgium
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Brussels
Associated Press
Henry H. Morgan
Belgium
America
Morgan
United States
U. S
Ttia
Beljam
Mr. Morgan
High Cost of Living to Stay Says Philadelphia Board
The Philadelphia board of trade reports the cost of living will remain high for a long time. Prices since 1914 rose 107 percent in the US, 115 percent in Canada, 133 percent in Great Britain, and 285 percent in France, with only a 6.7 percent decline from 1918 levels.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
Philadelphia Board of Trade
Canada
Great Britain
France
Europe
Germany's Claim On West Prussia Urged In Press
Berlin dispatch reports Boersen Zeitung argues West Prussia was ceded to Poland by the peace conference due to a 1917 American Geographical Society book by Leon Dominican. It says President Wilson was influenced by the article claiming Danzig is 10 percent Polish and that the Polish corridor is Polish, countering that Danzig is less than five percent Polish.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Boersen Zeitung
West Prussia
Poland
American Geographical Society
Leon Dominican
Wilson
Danzig
East Prussia
Boercen Zeitung
Washington Arms Found in English Church's Window
The Washington family coat of arms has been found in the east window of Windermere parish church in Westmoreland. It bears the arms of George Washington, first U.S. president, with three stars and four red and white stripes. The window originated from Cartmel priory, Lancashire, linking the Washingsons to that region.
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London
Washington
Windermere
Westmoreland
George Washington
United States
North Lancashire
Cartmel Priory
Roumanians Help With Red Cross Train In Bucharest
Queen Marie of Roumania assists distribution of American Red Cross supplies by convoyed train from Paris to Bucharest. Three carloads of medical equipment were added to the royal train, sent to military hospitals and refugees in Bessarabia. A Greek ship brought more material to Galatz, welcomed by Romanian staff officers. In Siberia Bolshevists conduct propaganda and raids, with 1500 attackers at Ipolitovka and 4000 to 6000 in Soochan region, while Amur Bolshevists focus on propaganda and reported demoralization under Gen. Senmenov pressure.
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Bucharest
Roumania
Mall
Marie of
Paris
France
Red Cross
Bessarabia
Athens
Galatz
Henry W W. Anuferson
Balkans
Okto
Associated Press
Siberia
Maritime Province
Bolshevists
Ipolitovka
Soochan
Flolovika
Amur
Za-Baikal
Nelchinsky
Army Physicians Help Serbia Red Cross Mission
Highteen U S army medical and sanitary corps surgeons aided the Red Cross commission in Serbia with directed medical relief work in Belgrade and Monastir. Maj Edward Stuart repaired hospitals and battled typhus. Capt Walter E B Fox died of pneumonia. Pfotzer opened a bacteriological lab. others built hospitals orphanages dispensaries and soup kitchens in Tikveche Prisrend a and Shabats.
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Belgrade
Serbia
United States Army Medical and Sanitary Corps
Red Cross Commission
Edgar E. Hume
Army Medical Corps
Frankfort
United States Army
Edward Stuart
Fred C. Davis
Shabats
Walter EB. Fox
Scemendria
Herman Handling
Pivot
D. L. Austin
Roy G. Pfotzer
Monastir
Pfotzer
RK. M. Blakler
League of Nations secretary general a man of ability
London July 3 Sir Eric Drummond, the first secretary general of the League of Nations, is described as a in his early forties, of medium height, with witty eyes and refined features. He is noted for both dinner party sparkle and treaty drafting skill. He reportedly commands a vast knowledge of the United States and is a trusted authority in the foreign office for American affairs.
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London
Byr Mail
J £Ric Drummond
League of Nations
Eric
United States
Forts
Foreign Office
Mexican Workmen Discover Cave in Matehuala Mine
Mexican workers in a Matehuala mine near San Luis Potosi report a cave more than 300 feet below the mine floor, about 15 feet wide. Explorers plan careful surveying, and the cave features a sulphurous fountain that continually emits a blue water stream.
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Matehuala
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Republic
Morelos Mines Rebound After Zapata Death News
Mexico City July 6 reports state of Morelos relieved by Zapata's death and seven years of war. People turn to mining as iron and steel firms in the capital receive steady ore shipments from Morelos and new mining development plans emerge across the state.
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Morelos
Mexico
Zapata
Mexico City
English Pay High Prices for Cattle at Royal Show
At the Royal Agricultural Show a Shorthorn bull sold for about 50 000 dollars, claimed as the world record price. The animal was bred by the Edgcote Shorthorn company, with buyers in England paying exceptionally high prices for cattle.
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London
Oattia
Edgcote Shorthorn Company
Dance broken io by wriggling snakes in Williamsville
Young people at a private dance in Williamsville were startled when two blacksnakes were slid through a window into the room. Suspected prank by local youths, with some hinting it aimed to ward off bad luck. The frightened party fled to windows and doors as the snakes wriggled away.
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Williamsville
Del
Will Brittingham
Altho
Barch
Kerosene Prized in Serbia Amid Scarcity and Suffering
Pirot Serbia June 15 By Mail Kerosene given with relief by Red Cross arrived as if gold. The mayor paid 110 for a five gallon can earlier. Under occupation homes lacked heat lights for years bread cost 59 cents a pound. Many orphans widows and starving families as Americans aid arrives to restart rug industry and rebuild tools and machinery.
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Pirot
Serbia
Red Cross
Airplane pledge for polar voyage leaders and crew named
London reports two airplane makers offered to gift a plane to J L Cope leader of the British Imperial Antarctic expedition for a six year voyage aboard the Terra Nova. Officers include meteorologist Mossman, engineer Larkman, Lieut Hooke as wireless chief, Captain Hurley as photographer, and Lieut Healy to lead shore party with next steps south of the ice barrier. An inventor patent a spring shoulder hip harness to ease stooping.
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London
Associated Press
J. L. Cope
South Pole
R. C. Mossman
A. F H. Larkman
Mr. Cope
H. R. Hooke
Royal Air Force
Capt
Prince in Wales visits Welsh coal fields amid wartime relief
London dispatch reports the Prince of Wales touring South Wales coal towns. He entered a mine in Rhondda valley, accepted a silver safety lamp, and spoke with miners as crowds cheered. He tried mining duties, witnessed ventilation and working faces, and thanked residents for their welcome. The narrative notes hardships with coal shortages, typhus and smallpox in villages visited, including a hospital with bare beds.
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London
Associated Press
Prince of Wales
South Wales
Rhondda Valley
Cwymmergit
Iprinca
Edward P
People Starving in Former Rich Balkan District
In Roumania once rich in oil, residents face famine as war raids strip wealth. Wells lie ruined and livelihoods vanish while invading armies seize resources. American Red Cross aid provides food and medicine as locals resort to leaf bread.
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Balkan
Bureu
Roumania
I Tara
Peope
Balkans
American Red Cross
Germany Eyes Mexico Trade and Cultural Ties
German papers report Germany shifts focus to Mexico for raw materials and markets. Associations in Munich and Bavaria promote German language and culture, student exchanges, and business links via Almeco to ease exchange of raw products. Export shift aims to reduce dependence on the United States as Mexico’s exports move toward Germany.
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Cobienz
Associated Fress
Germany
Mexico
Anzeiger
Munich
Bavaria
Almeco
United States
Abundance of Sugar Says U S Board Official
George A. Zabriskie, president of the United States sugar equalization board, announced in Washington that 37 million pounds of sugar have been sold to the board. He declared there is abundance of raw sugar, prices should not exceed 11 cents a pound, and hoarding is unnecessary. An advertisement for Fhelps Glasses appears with the note 518 Jefferson.
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Washington, D.C
War Department
United States Sugar Equalization Board
George A. Zabriskie
North American ship owners urged to form agencies in South America
Rio de Janeiro report says North American ship owners overpay for repairs and supplies as captains pick agents. The American Chamber of Commerce for Brazil backs a remedy to create own agencies or have the consul general appoint agents across South America, aiming to reduce costs and boost US trade.
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Brazil
Associated Preas
United States
Fuither
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