Uncle Ted Explains Wilson Peace Vote For Kids
Uncle Ted narrates two May events in Washington. President Wilson vetoes the peace resolution, sending it back to Congress with no signature. The Senate committee rejects a Armenia mandate, signaling debate over the world club and U S neutrality.
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Uncle Ted
Washington
Wilson
Congress
United States
Germany
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Armenia
Houses
Mr. Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Simpst
Europe
Paris
World Club
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic Party
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Bender & Rowe Supply Co
Basin
Wyo
A New Pastime in Basin at Justice Bonwell's Court
A humorous verse describes a mock court scene in Basin where a sheepman clashes with a long armed lawyer. The self appointing referee Justice Bonwell keeps order as punches fly and the outcome remains unclear. The poem suggests the lawyer may have won the fight.
Pershing Warns Against Repeating War Prepareness Failures
General Pershing delivered a Memorial Day address at Arlington Cemetery urging readiness and reasonable peace-time measures to prevent a repetition of the 1917 unpreparedness that cost many lives in World War I. He spoke on the dangers of sending troops to battle without adequate equipment and trained men.
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France
Sugar shortage debate calls for market approach
The piece argues against punitive remedies and artificial limits on sugar. It says restricting candy and soft drink makers would reduce production, not boost supply. It emphasizes supply and demand will lower prices only when production rises, urging natural market correction over political tricks.
Reaping Results Speech Blames Business Leaders For Railroads Decline
Frederick J. Koster told New York listeners that American leadership neglect and selfish rate cuts by business interests hurt railroads. He charged that constant attacks on rates and special favors fueled public and legislative hostility, complicating a national transportation crisis.
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Frederick J. Koster
New York
Railway Business Association
America
Legislative burl ies and rail control debate tone
The piece notes lawmakers worry over regulation and public attitude toward railways. It cites a quote blaming railway managers and others for failing to guide a sound public stance. It also reports Mr and Mrs Dan Rogera returning from a Denver and Greeley trip.
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Dan Rogera
Denver
Greeley
Colo
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Pioneer Building
Bonwell
J. P. Barton
Nadler
Tae Farall
Town & Country Electric Company
Sioux City
Chamber OF Commerce
Dioux Tas
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