China schools rally for Jap boycott sparks nationwide message
The letter from Paul MacEachron in China describes student led demonstrations against Japanese goods as part of a growing anti Japanese movement. He notes schools closing for weeks and students posting posters advertising Chinese substitutes while informing villages. He predicts potential turmoil and urges American involvement to support Chinese development and education.
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Paul MacEachron
A. MacEachron
Vermont Street
China
Egents
Shantung
Senate
United States
MacBachron
Ae “Heien
Peilaiho
Tientsin
Taiattu
America
People Trust
England
Japan
Altho
Chings Good Will and Plans for Tsunanfu Meeting
A fragment discusses maintaining goodwill with Ching and guiding her toward the right path. It mentions a council meeting in Tsunanfu and the potential removal of two leaders due to ongoing missions, plus travel plans to Peitaiho by July 4. It notes harvest help, school schedules in Chin Cheng, rain impacting crops, and poor alkali-rich soil after a flood.
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Ching
Jinea
Japan
China
Abe Hus
Tomoorrow
Tsunanfu
Slong
Peitaiho
Chin Cheng
School sports exempt from war tax ruling
Washington educational groups win 10 percent tax exemption on money from college and high school games when funds are used exclusively for educational work. Treasury defines education to include athletic departments and related programs, but student-run funds or profits remain taxed.
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Washington, D. C
America
Treasury Department
Department of Physical Instruction
Italy Faces Coal Shortage as Trains Cut Back
Italy warns coal will last 12 days prompting drastic transport limits. Negotiations with American coal via the American International Relief association, headed by Herbert Hoover, proceed at the peace conference. Italian cabinet members say only American coal can sustain industry as new restrictions cut passenger service to ease food logistics.
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Associated Press
Roma
Italy
American International Relief Association of Paris
Herbert C
High Cost of Living And The Interborough Store Experiment
The piece reviews the Interborough Rapid Transit Co grocery stores once offered to employees and families at wholesale cost, noting initial strong patronage but eventual decline. It contrasts centralized delivery costs with small neighborhood stores and cites varied expert opinions on municipal markets and community buying as possible fixes for high food prices.
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George E. Roberta
National City Bank
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Toter
Wego
Clarks
Washington
Census Bureau
Commercial Economy Board
M. B. van Arsdale
Teachers’ College
New York State Council of Farms and Markets
New York
London
Berlin
Posen
Ile Protestant
Ehenel
Germany
1 480 U S Men Taken Prisoner By Teuts In France
War department tally up to June 2 shows 1 480 Americans captured in France including 316 officers. The 28th division suffered 18 officers and 714 men, the 26th division 15 officers and 438 men, the 8th division one officer captured, while early divisions varied in losses.
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U.S
Teuts
France
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Iowa Hotels Face New One-Price Room Law
Des Moines reports Iowa enacts a hotel law banning nonstandard bedsheets and roller towels, enforcing uniform room prices. Inspector Heafner delays enforcement until notices reach hoteliers. pamphlets and an outreach campaign begin. A recruiting party led by Capt. James R. Echols will visit Waterloo to enlist men with military rifles and machine guns.
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Des Moines
Iowa
J. B. Heafner
James RF
Echols
Waterloo
Yanks Selling Army Cars Supposed Smuggled into Germany
The Deutsche Zeitung claims Americans in occupied territory try to move their army car stock into Germany to evade German laws banning import of manufactured goods.
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Berlin
The
Deutsche Zeitung
Occupied
Germany
Republicans Seen as Public Hope for 1920 Victory
Washington reports Representative Frank J. Smith of Illinois says public belief in Republican success in 1920 is a core factor in maintaining the nation during heavy debt and taxes. He argues that people expect relief and rely on the GOP to deliver it.
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Washington, D. C
Frank J. Smith
Illinois
Smith
Water loo Leaders Form Hospital Fund Drive
Captains were selected to head Waterloo citizens' committees to raise at least 150000 for a new hospital. The drive begins Saturday Aug 4 under campaign manager Harry G Haak. Ten men’s committees totaling 100 volunteers will lead 200 solicitors, with rural Black Hawk county districts included.
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Waterloo
Blaiis
Harry G. Haak
A Hallowell
Fred
F. L. Marquis
Mise Tyelyn McQuilkin
E. A. Black
E. T. Alford
C. K. Bentz
Homer Chamberlain
Black Hawk County
Occupation Army to Be Largely Belgian French
Secretary Baker told the house military committee that after September 1 the occupation army in Germany will be largely composed of French and Belgian troops. He said there will be few American troops in this army and the figures were withheld at his request.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Germany
House
Baker
War Department to auction barbed wire for entanglements
The War Department will auction over 4,000 tons of barbed wire once used for entanglements and stockades in France. The sale, planned for September, offers wire in lots with a minimum two-ton bid, from Washington.
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Ryde Associated Press
Washington
War Department
France
Storkmen
Chicago Carmen Strike Shuts City Transit At 4 AM
Chicago witnesses a massive street and elevated car strike as 10000 workers walk out at 4 am after a wage dispute. Union leaders claim a wage increase, eight hour day, six day week, and Sunday rest. Transit systems halt while officials warn of longer disruption if talks fail.
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Cicago
Warmen
Thone Numbur
Willie Quinda
Bland
Literanal Board of the Union
Chicago
Quinlan
Ayia
Union
Charles Dreckman
W. M. Weather Wax
nFanewaunaan
Boy Auto Bandit Sentenced to Reform School
William C. Sharp alias Dick Tate a six year old who came from Canada to answer for a July 4 Buick theft at Electric Park was sentenced by Judge Williams to the boys industrial school in Ekina. He claims his parents live in Charles City and says companions absconded after stealing the $1,650 Buick. Sharp was arrested while the others escaped.
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William C. Sharp
Dick Tate
Canada
Electric Park
Ekinra
Williams
Sharp
Charles City
Western Canada
Extra Steel Dividend Details From U S Steel Meeting
United States Steel declined to declare an extra dividend at its New York quarterly meeting. The board approved regular dividends of 1 4 percent on common shares and 1 3 4 percent on preferred shares, repeating April action after a 2 percent dischargement six months earlier.
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New York
Associated Press
United States Steel Corporation
Farm Boys Return Home After Army Service Surges
In a War Department survey led by Arthur Woods, 98.2 percent of farm boys plan to return to farming after discharge, with 1.8 percent unable to work outdoors and 1 percent disabled. The report urges expanded food production to meet shortages. The piece also notes leather industry optimism amid high demand and supply constraints due to rising costs and global shortages.
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Ragdime
Paris
Cal
Arthur Woods
Col. Woods
Aero firm eyed silo purchase after forced landing
Miller-Scales Aero Company faced a possible extra expense after a plane made a forced landing in a corn field on Hudson road. Lieutenant Milo Miller said damage to corn was the only loss and a bill for damages may be sent to the farmer. The silo would aid ensilage for winter feed if needed.
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Miler- Scales Aero Company
Miller-Scales
Milo Miller
Hudson Road
Liesila
British Labor Bodies to Erect Headquarters
London July 1 Representatives of leading labor groups launch plans for a Westmin ster district headquarters to house the Trade Union Congress the British Labor party and cooperative trading bodies. The building will include committee rooms offices hotel restaurant reading rooms and a permanent cooperative products exhibition.
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London
Arthur Henderson
Westminster
Weke
Trade Union Congress
British Labor Party
Baby carriage cut high cost of moving ties to senators
A garbled dispatch notes President Wilson will meet two Democratic senators Swanson of Virginia and Underwood of Alabama, plus Rep. Alexander of Missouri and John W. Bailey. It mentions cabinet, weather readings, and local items about moving a baby carriage and various domestic notices.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Washington, D. GC
Swanson
Virginia
Underwood
Alabama
Alexander
Missouri
John W. Bailey
Local Notes from Cedarville and Surroundings
Mrs J Kennlaon visits LewHartford relatives. Anna Mellard from Newton Iowa to Cedar Hill for weekend at Ceataley home. Quentin Mercer joins YMCA water polo team at Riverview Park. L H Peverlit in new circuit with cattle show near Grand Forks and Fargo winning blue ribbons and silver cup. heading to Sedalia Missouri.
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Mra. J. Kennlaon
Lew Hartsford
Mian
Anna Mellard
Newton
Iowa
Cedar
Arew
Swithh
Catie
Ayranire Farm
Grand Forks
Fargo
Sedalia
Plainfield Notes On Visits and Local Deaths
In Plainfield and nearby, residents report visits from relatives and soldiers, including Marjore Heal and Mrs Dora Miteeel. Margaret Michael from Waterton visits kin. Frank Chesley left town. Adam Mizner and Mihr Att journeyed. Mrs Feather dies after long illness. funeral at her daughter’s home with burial in Elk River.
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Frank Chesley
Trevi Stipparya
Waterloo
Airs
Charlea
Prench
H. E. Frenen
Ste
J. Cliegman
Clackavitle
Edn Romeey
Mix
A. Honah
Feather
Regar
Patton Aufferer
Sho
Mt. B. Church
International Bible Students
WOT
Mualnfield
WROG
Nashua
Mra
Apyrea
Hanks
Hike River
Minn
Carris
Ruthven
Prank Thater
Davenport
Elk Tver Minn
Tyan Brockway
Town Falls
Misa Melner Holmes
Verguy
Waverly
Brockway
Frank Helmes
Tawa Atlas
Community Notes From Frederika and Nearby
Sunday gatherings mark seventh birthday celebrations for local families with includes Mer and Mrs ROA of Michigan. hospitality extended to Myrtle and other relatives. Hospital visits in Tripoli and Appleton, Minn described. Salvation Army officers from Muscatine visit Capt. Taylor's mother in town.
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Fredérika
Tripoli
Wil Struck
Erve Taylor
Ebert
Appleton. Minn
Taylor
Katherine Taylor
Hora Tohngon
Salvation Army
Muscatine
Sylvia Taylor
Bertha Taylor
Frank Justin
Reeder
N. D
Inet
C. Anderson
Water Joo
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Boy Auto Bandit
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