Wilson Stands For National Honor Not Declare Separate Peace
Washington Aug 21 The compromise to have the Senate adopt peace treaty reservations while keeping them separate from ratification was put aside indefinitely as democratic leaders declined responsibility and Republicans signaled no action. President Wilson warned a peace declaration by himself or Congress would stain national honor, while hearings continued on treaty provisions with opponents and administration leaders debating how to proceed.
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Kaiserins Selects Doorn Home in Holland
AMERONGEN Tuesday Aug 9 The Associated Press German empress selects House of Doorn as future home for her and her husband They plan to live like country folk in Holland The former emperor has not yet seen Doorn but may visit soon The house is historic and imposing with 12 rooms plus servant chambers The empress health concerns persist as Dr Foerstner visited Amerongen castle.
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William Hohenzollern
Holland
Foerstner
Eae
Pardoned Soldiers Justify Clemency
Washington August 21 One of two American soldiers sentenced to death for sleeping on outpost duty in France and pardoned by President Wilson was killed in the great Aisne offensive in July 1918. The other soldier was twice wounded and finally discharged.
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New Star in Golf Firmament Rises at Oakmont
Francis Ouimet, after a 24 hour reign as favorite for the national amateur title at Oakmont, is eliminated on the 38th hole by J. Wood of North Hills Philadelphia. A thunderstorm drenches players as the match extends into extra holes, Ouimet posting 85s in both rounds and struggling with drives into bunkers and rough, though some recoveries keep the contest alive.
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Oakmont Club
Francis Ouimet
J. Wood
North Hills Club
Philadelphia
Woodland Club
Platt
Chick” Evans
Ouimet
Spectors
New England
Breen
Evans
Oulmet
Prince's Theory of Mine Drift Proved
Paris reports calculations by the Prince of Monaco on Atlantic mine drift are confirmed by the Azores meteorological director. A map shows mines found across the North Atlantic from November 1918 to April 17, 1919, drifting toward England, Portugal and Spain coasts.
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Academy of Sciences
North Atlantic
England
Prag
Spain
Smuggling Plot Involving Princess Property Reported
An official in Berlin was arrested as police thwarted an alleged plan to move 20,000,000 marks of crown princess property from Berlin to Switzerland by air. The smuggling attempt, tied to the former crown princess, aimed to transfer country funds and was described in a Cope dispatch.
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Switzerland
Enemies of Note Leave U S for Copenhagen
Count James Minotti, son in law of Louis F Swift, and Dr Karl Muck former Boston Symphony Orchestra leader, interned as enemy aliens, sailed from New York on the Frederick VIII to Copenhagen. Muck claimed American status but left without a country or flag, denouncing mob rule and press attacks while praising a few musical leaders. Muck was escorted by Justice Department operatives to ensure boarding.
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Louis F. Swift
Chicago Packer
Karl Muck
Boston Symphony Orchestra
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Denmark
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United States
Muck
Fort Oglethorpe
Minotte
Chicago
Department of Justic
Germans Leaving Lithuania Note to Entente Powers
A note sent today by the German government to the Entente powers discusses the evacuation of Lithuania. The communication outlines German plans and positions regarding withdrawal amid ongoing tensions in the region.
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Lithuania
President Wilson Answers Senator Fall On Peace Treaty
President Wilson wrote Senator Fall at the White House conference detailing his views on the peace process. He states he has the power to proclaim peace but cannot before a formal treaty is ratified. He flatly answers questions about the Treaty of Nations and allied governance, noting implications for living costs and commerce, and references commissions on Polish boundaries and Norway Sweden Denmark Holland and Switzerland relation to the League. He signs as Woodrow Wilson.
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Great Britain
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Poland
Cerche-Slovakia
Woodrow Wilson
Four Mexican Bandits Outgunned by U S Force
Four Mexican bandits assaulting a blockhouse are repelled by U S forces. In the ensuing battle all four are killed except two, with punitive column actions surrounding the outlaws and ending the clash.
Mexican bandits killed by American troops at Big Bend pass
Four Mexican bandits were killed and two escaped after American troops cornered them in an adobe blockhouse in a mountain pass near the Big Bend. Captain Leonard Matlack reported that three identified dead are Jesus Janir Francisco Janier and Jose Fuentes with the fourth unnamed. The pursuit continues as Carranza troops were seen nearby and an American aviation detachment aids the chase. The action featured a high morale expedition with no casualties reported.
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Carranza Envoy Seeks Withdrawal Amid Mexican Bandit Menace
Mexican Ambassador Bonillas delivered a formal Carranza protest to the U S state department while Major General Dickman reports troops in southern Mexico pressing a hot trail against bandits 20 miles south of the border. Officials note no reply has been announced. Reports focus on Mexico's petroleum policy and the constitutional Article 27.
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Evans Seeks Federal Firefighting Help for Montana
Congressmen Evans of Missoula dispatches a telegram to President Wilson and Secretary Baker urging immediate U.S. troops to combat Western Montana and Idaho forest fires. He notes millions in damage, calls Fort Missoula a potential base, and cites requests from state and local officials for defense aid.
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Forest fire outlook improves in Western Montana
Aug 21 1924 Missoula officials report winds minimal aiding containment of western Montana and Idaho fires. Local storms forecast. dense smoke hinders progress while 136000 acres burned. Hell's Halt Acre fire out. Cold Creek, Eddy Creek, and Nine Mile slope under partial control with crews reinforced.
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Shovel Creek
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Alessia
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Eddy Creek
Train HoldUp Brings $80000 Loot Across Tennessee
United States police sought four masked bandits after a night rush hour train robbery near Nashville. They reportedly took about $80,000 in cash from the express car as the train neared Pulaski, with gunmen boarding the engine and firing warning shots before escaping into the countryside.
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