President Pland Tour Delayed Amid Pact Talks
President Wilson plans a nationwide speaking tour to promote the League of Nations as changes suggested by Senator Spencer loom. The White House is to release final plans within days with a likely Aug 8 to 10 departure, direct to San Francisco to review the Pacific fleet arriving Aug 15.
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Wilson Bans Arms Exports to Mexico Amid Kidnap Case
President Wilson reaffirms ban on exporting weapons to Mexico unless licensed as U S authorities report Mexican officials pursuing bandits who abducted Philip Thompson near Mexico City and a Washington radio note says Carranza ordered heightened safety measures for Americans. Taft letters to Hays controversy prompts White House review of publication plans ahead of a West Coast trip.
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Japanese Move to Form Basis of Appealing China
Kenkichi Yoshizawa, former Japanese counsellor in Peking, sails to Shantung for a special inquiry ahead of negotiations with China on sovereignty over Shantung. Officials say talks would follow the peace treaty ratification, expected by Sept 16. Japan seeks joint ventures in Shantung railroads and mines, while China shows reluctance to discuss the issue.
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Chicago Jurist Falls to Death at City Hall
Chicago July 26 Judge Honry P. Dolan of the municipal court fell from the seventh floor of City Hall. His body crashed through a skylight and into the city clerk’s offices. He died at once. Dolan had influenza last winter and never fully recovered. He presided over court this morning with no notable disruption.
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Chicago
Honry P. Dolan
Bombing Plane Continues Trip Across United States
Augusta Maine July 26 Associated Press reports Lieut Cal R Hartz remains at the controls of a Martin bombing plane as it circles the continental rim. The mission began with a planned 660 mile flight to Cleveland, but the exact route and purpose are described as ongoing and exploratory.
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Cleveland
Tariff Duty on Corn and Meal Proposed in House
Washington reports from the Waterloo Evening Courier say Representative Dickinson introduces a bill to impose duties on corn and cornmeal imported to the United States. The measure seeks 15 cents per bushel and 41 cents per 100 pounds for meal, with reference to Ways and Means for early consideration.
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Washington, D. C
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Fennesser Court Upholds Suffrage Ruling
The state supreme court today upheld the granting of women suffrage, reversing the chancellor of its county. The decision affirms the legitimacy of a municipal action and the broader state policy on voting rights.
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Troops on Left Bank Rhine Under Debate at Paris Session
Paris July 26 1920 The supreme council discussed occupying force size on the left bank of the Rhine and the role of American troops dependent on Germany's peace treaty ratification. A 150000 man force was likely. Separate German state ratification was also considered with hearings planned for foreign minister Pinchon and Premier Cle enceau.
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Paris
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Silesia
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Prussia
Chamber of Deputies
Stephen Pinchon
Regis Barthou
Marshal Foch
Cleencean
Weanwhile Army Surplus Foodstuffs Storage Debate
Democratic members of the house war investigating committee prepared a minority report on the war department delay in disposing of its large surplus of army foodstuffs. Republicans blocked a rehearing and amended the resolution to require government sales to consumers, avoiding speculators.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House War Investigating Committee
War Department
United States
Repeal of Canadian reciprocity act urged by House panel
The House Ways and Means Committee recommended repealing the 1911 Canadian reciprocity act. Some Democrats joined Republicans in support, others urged deferral for further study. The panel also backed repealing the 10 percent soft drink war tax with a no vote on record. Democrats pressed delaying all repeals until replacement revenue is found. A two cent per gallon cut for fruit juices was urged by western grape and Joganbertia producers.
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Associated Prese
Washington, I
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Courier delivery by 6 36 oclock rules and help line
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 6:36. If the carrier error or other cause delays delivery, call 2330 for a replacement copy. Phone calls must reach the office before 4:30 p m.
Dreadnoughts Pass Gatun Locks in First Canal Test
A Pacific fleet contingent led by the New Mexico Arkansas Texas and New York passed through Gatun locks amid lifting water to 85 feet, marking the first dreadnought transit of the canal. Georgia and Vermont joined at Colon while destroyers followed in groups of ten. Admiral Rodman praised the operation and naval mobility.
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Nine Bodies of AVS Drowned Recovered in Mass.
Nine members of the Springfield Boys' Club were drowned when a motorboat towing a rowboat from the mainland to a camp on Big Pond Otis Island overturned. State police moved to determine responsibility for the accident.
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Expanded Policy in Education Is Plan of Mexico
Mexico City officials signal a broad educational policy with recent steps to exchange students. A program with the National University of Mexico and the University of Arizona in the United States is announced, with plans for mutual exchanges with San Salvador Chile Nicaragua and Cuba.
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Ohio Gov Cox orders statewide food price probe
Calumbus Ohio July 26 Governor Cox and State Attorney General John Price call for a sweeping investigation of food prices in every Ohio county. Grand Jury probes should begin where indicated, with Price coordinating resources from his office. Cox blames high costs on unlawful trade practices and cold storage policy.
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Calumbus
Ohio
Cox
John Price
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Gov. Cox
Senate panel backs half percent alcohol limit in beverages
By the Associated Press in Washington on July 26 the judiciary subcommittee advanced the senate enforcement bill with few senators present. Decisions remained tentative as the panel reaffirmed approval of the house provision setting the maximum alcoholic content at one half of one percent.
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Baby Fund Grows With Small-Change Donations
The Sarial Welfare league's Baby fund receipts climbed toward 206 as yesterday’s small-change donations arrived. A lawn-play at 419 Lane street raised 2 dollars with cast members Virginia Fish Anna Mae Hartong Ruth Millis Louise Benjamin Ramona Smith Nancy Puck and Margaret Stetsel. Arthur Coale and Ronald Trapp staged a picture show last Wednesday with postal card views, adding 1.63 dollars after a neighbor contributed 0.50. Icebox donations came from C.4 Downing and Mrs J. K. Munn, while tickets cost 2 cents each and two cents apiece. Helen Stevenson and Mildred Fish managed the event.
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Virginia Fish
Anna Mae Ilartong
Ruth Millis
Louise Benjamin
Ramona Smith
Nalsy Puck
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Helen Stevenson
Mildred Fish
Randall Street
J. K. Munn
Park Avenue West
Arthur Coale
Ronald Trapp
Traction workers withdraw from talks in Chicago
Representatives of 15 000 Chicago traction line employees left a meeting with road officials in a conference called by the state Public Utilities Commission. The unions pressed for an eight hour day before considering any wage questions, raising the threat of a strike possibly after Tuesday. Parallel talks on a building trades lockout involving 100 600 men will be submitted to the Building Construction Employers' Association Monday.
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Chicago
State Public Utilities Commission
Building Construction Employers’ Association
First Strike of Aviators Settled by Post Office
The first aviator strike in history was settled after a conference between Second Assistant Postmaster General Praeger and a pilot representative. Six pilots who refused to fly were reinstated, while two dismissed aviators were not. Flights resumed on the New York Chicago route with delays for mail arrival. Pilot Anglin travels to Washington for talks. one of the discharged pilots may attend hearings. Wage changes cut maximum pay to 2800 annually. new pilots start at 2000 with 10 percent increases for every 500 hours flown.
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New York
Washington
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Cleveland
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Lea
Léon Smith
Smith
Week Ahead Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi Valley
Weather for a week starting Monday in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys shows local showers and thunderstorms and cooler temperatures on Monday and Tuesday, followed by generally fair skies and normal temperatures for the rest of the period.
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