Taft Urges Republicans To Ratify Peace Pact
Former president Taft proposes six reinterpretations to win GOP support for the League of Nations covenant. He argues for ratification without reservations but offers interpretive changes to satisfy conservative senators. He warns Wilson's partisan approach risks delaying approval and urges careful Senate strategy.
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U S to Concur in Two Treaties with Bulgaria and Turkey
The United States will sign treaties with Bulgaria and Turkey to show concurrence with wartime Allies. The move aims to set boundary lines and may make these states league mandatory under the League covenant. Paris dispatches note interest in Western Thrace and access to the Aegean.
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American Troops Mop Up Valley in Short Campaign
Reports from Vladivostok and Omsk describe American detachments pushing through the Sudhan district amid weeklong skirmishes. American and British ships entering America bay indicate U.S. forces advanced down the valley as Bolshevik resistance persisted. Red Terror in Soviet cities looms over the campaign with casualty notes from the fighting.
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Senate reliefs drought victims aid to homesteaders
Washington July 23. The Senate adopted Senator Myers amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill adding funds this year to assist homesteaders whose crops have been ruined by drought across states including Wyoming South Dakota and Minnesota. The plan aims to help drought struck homesteaders remain on land while securing feed and hay. In Minnesota a tall list is being prepared of farmers with surplus hay and grain and cattlemen from Montana and Wyoming needing forage to buy at low prices near their lands. The effort seeks to position stock and feed shipments to drought areas through Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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De Valera May Speak at Additional Meetings in Butte
President Eamonn de Valera will stay in Butte beyond Friday through Sunday night as organizers plan extra meetings. The extension, confirmed by Sean Nunan, allows Saturday and Sunday events, with local officials adjusting plans while honoring the president’s wishes. A reception committee led by Mayor Stodden will coordinate, with Loyal Legion members providing guard of honor and veterans attending.
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Metal Trades Await Official Count On Wage Referendum
Unions allied with the State Metal Trades council waited for an official report on the wage proposal referendum from the Montana Power Company. The majority reportedly rejected the proposal, but no action will occur until the official communication reaches the state executive board in Butte. A committee from the electricians’ union planned a conference with Gen Kerr today.
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Prince of Wales to visit United States next month
London reports the Prince of Wales will travel to Washington for a brief royal visit as guest of the American government with a stop in New York aboard a British steamer. King George has accepted the invitation from President Wilson for the notable international appearance.
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Food Permits to Revive Market for Farmers and Peddlers
City plans a temporary market along Stercory Street to aid farmers and fruit sellers. A $10 quarterly peddler license is proposed, with Mayor Stodden and officials arranging use of street space. Egg price observations from Drummond and Butte reflect market controls and anticipated shifts into fall and winter.
County Attorney Targets Profiteers in New Trade Probe
A Montana commission will investigate manufacturers, producers, wholesalers, Jokers, and retailers for unfair trade practices and restricted competition. It may enter premises, inspect records, and compel witnesses with district court backing. A report to the governor is due by November 1, 1919, with possible legislative actions. Penalties include fines up to 10,000 dollars and jail terms. past laws allowed 25,000 dollar penalties and one year imprisonment.
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Butte City Plans Opened Alleys and Improvement District
City council weighs opening the alley between Montana and Idaho from Platinum to Aluminum and lowers West Platinum to match surrounding streets. A new improvement district is proposed, as is bids for Special Improvement District No. 274 and city printing. Police urge wagons off the street in front of a local business due to nightly backups and water runoff. The boardwalk condition is marked a danger to public safety. Bids to be opened in August.
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