Carranza Defends Mexico Against Monroe Doctrine Attacks
President Carranza opened Congress with a defense of Mexico against foreign mis representations, notably from the United States, citing alleged injustices toward Mexicans abroad. He upheld Mexico neutrality, rejected recognition of the Monroe Doctrine in oil policy, and warned against ceding national sovereignty while offering conciliation.
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American mining owner killed by Mexican bandits
BL ADU, Lexum sept L Adam Schaeffer, a 55 year old independent mining operator and general manager of the Cinco Estrellas mine near Pinos Zacatecas, was killed by bandits in Zacatecas state on August 28. He was described as American citizen of British birth with Mexican residence for over a decade. Militarized pursuit was ordered as Carranea troops from San Luis Potosi moved toward Salinas Zacatecas.
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Pinos
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Aguas Calientes
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House Inquirers Find Extravagance at War Plant
The house sub committee reviewing ordnance spending disclosed that the government shell loading plant at Fort Delaware, unfinished when the armistice was signed, has cost the government about 14 million dollars to date. The estimated cost under the cost plus contract had been set at roughly 1.26 million dollars.
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Austrian Peace Treaty Deliberations Near Delivery
Paris September 1 The supreme council of the peace conference studied the Austrian peace treaty likely to be handed to the Austrian plenipotentiaries for delivery tomorrow. The decision marks a key step in postwar settlement efforts.
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Pacific Fleet Reviewed in San Francisco Harbor
Secretary Daniels reviewed the new Pacific fleet as it entered San Francisco Bay. The display drew hundreds of thousands. Admiral Rodman led 42 ships past the Oregon with the New Mexico at the head, while San Francisco waved from shore flags and vantage points.
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Fresh revolt against Prussia in Palatinate
French troops hold Ludwigshafen as Palatinate rebels led by Dr Haas reportedly attack a post office in Tar Sigmaten, killing two. Haas faction aims for Palatinate independence from Prussia. Munich under martial law with troops in streets.
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Berlin
Labor Day Celebration in Anaconda Praised as Most Harmonious
The Labor Day events at Mountain View park near Anaconda drew about 12,000 visitors and 1,200 cars, with a packed excursion train schedule. Organized labor praised the day as grand, noting a strong show of veterans, uniformed services, and a lively dance pavilion while weather was favorable and no incidents were reported.
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Aviator greets former emperor at Amerongen
A Dutch aviator dipped and looped above Amerongen castle today, then hovered about 50 feet above the garden, waved to former German emperor William Hohenzollern, who was sawing wood, and then continued on. The greeting reportedly pleased the ex monarch.
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Labor leaders in New York urge six month truce to curb costs
New York September 1. Labor leaders propose a nationwide six month or longer truce to allow President Wilson to reduce living costs. A committee report for the New York State Federation of Labor urges cessation of wage and hour disputes to boost production and restore normal conditions. It hopes no new strikes except to spare workers from intolerable oppression. Businessmen fear rapid postwar changes as industry is unsettled and disrupted since the armistice.
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United States
Wilson
New York State Federation of Labor
Chicago Shopmen Reject Wilson Four-Cent Wage Offer
Springfield Mo September 1 Bollermakers union No 70 voted last night to reject President Wilsons 4 cent an hour wage increase offer. Saunders district secretary said the final tally showed 96 percent of the men voted against acceptance.
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J.B. Saunders
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Springfield
Bollermakers’ Union
Wilson
Postal Workers Push For Expanded Rights At Capital
Washington September report shows Thomas Flaherty, secretary treasurer of the National Federation of Postal Employees, outlining a proposal at the group’s annual convention. The plan seeks a uniform wage standard time and a half after eight hours daily double time on Sundays and holidays and a 30 day annual sick leave.
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Thomas ¥. Flaherty
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Deration of Postal
Gunman Dies After Shooting Confession and Jail Escape
Chicago Sept 1 Martin Guile Foyle owner of a cigar store confessed to shooting Péter Gentleman described as a gunman. Gentleman found in an alley with four bullet wounds and rushed to hospital. Seward Alaska Sept 1 prison escape: inmate Dempsey Cummings shot Deputy U S Marshal Isaac Evans as he fled. Evans returned fire but missed.
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Martin Guilefoyle
South Side
Péter Gentleman
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Alaska
Dempsey Cummings
Drew
United States
Isaac Evans
Evans
Pershing Departs France as Wilson Clashes Over Treaties
General John J. Pershing sails from Brest aboard the Leviathan for the United States after a farewell from Marshal Foch. The exchange highlights Allied unity and America’s role in the war, with President Wilson refusing to disclose latest German treaty drafts, citing executive treaty negotiation power.
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Germany
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Wales Predicted Great Future for Dominion
Ottawa Sept 1 The session opened with King George V’s royal guest the Duke of Devonshire presiding. Canada’s peace treaty ratification tops the agenda as Parliament convenes.
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