Reservation on Article X Divides Senate Vote Wider Text
Washington reports the Senate adopted a reservation to Article X of the League covenant by a 46 to 38 vote, with strong Republican support aided by four Democratic votes. The move, tied to President Wilson’s position, aims to curb the covenant and threaten rejection of the treaty. Leaders immediately proposed cloture to finish ratification within a week.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
United States
League
Congress
Salt Lake
Mr. Wilson
Lloyd George Denies Bolshevik Peace Talks Interview
Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons that no responsible agent, with his knowledge, had interviewed Bolshevik representatives to learn if peace negotiations might start or on what terms. He said an early international conference would be called for allied powers to address Russia and other unresolved peace questions.
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Lloyd George
London
House of Commons
Russia
Mpen- Cos Wn
Will Push Fight On Liquor Enforcement War Time
Washington officials state Attorney General Palmer will continue wartime liquor enforcement despite Rhode Island and Kentucky court rulings. Despite paused actions, U S district attorneys will proceed with prosecutions in other jurisdictions. Public statements emphasize vigor in upholding the national prohibition program during wartime.
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Washington
Piltver
Rhode Island
Kentucky
Department of Justice
United States
Red labor clashes and booze sales daubed in wartime Kentucky
Fragmentary report notes investigators from Washington and federal offices probing Industrial Workers of the World in early wartime actions. Arrests are listed for alleged members. Kentucky marks alcohol sales resuming in Louisville after July 1, as whisky flows openly despite prohibition laws and limited enforcement.
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Washington
Allege
Organicanion
Kentucky
Loulaville
Louboelle
Move to Enforce Prohibition Agents Appointed in Regions
John F. Kramer, Mansfield attorney, named federal prohibition commissioner to direct war time and constitutional enforcement. Nine supervising agents plus a director per state will oversee nine territorial units with mobile enforcement squads. Regional headquarters eyed in Albany Philadelphia Chicago San Francisco Omaha Little Rock and others. Directors will coordinate with governors and attorneys general seeking wide state and local cooperation.
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Washington
John F. Kramer
Mansfield
Ohio
United States
Northwestern
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Montana
Wyoming
Missouri
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
New Mexico
Pacific
Arizona
California
Oregon
Idaho
Utah
Nevada
Kramer
Albany
New York City
Richmond
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Chicago
Omaha
Little Rock
San Francisco
New York
Roper
Millions for Joes Roads
Washington reports 1919 expenditures for hard surfaced highways will top 138 million dollars, a new record, yet still far below the projected 120 billion total for future road plans. The Bureau of Public Roads within the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides the estimates.
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Washington
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Senator Thomas S Martin of Virginia Dies After Illness
Senator Thomas S Sk Martin of Virginia died November 12 after a lengthy illness. He served in the Senate and was a prominent political figure. The report notes his death following a prolonged period of illness.
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Thomas Sk. Martin
Virginia
Farm Federation Formed in Chicago Light
Farmers from thirty states formed the American Pan Korean federation in Chicago on November 12, aiming to affiliate with the Union.
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Chicago
Firmens
Rail Heads Score Exch Bill Sparks Rail Leaders Outcry
Emphatic disapproval from chief executives of the nation’s major rail unions over the Mech raneous reorganization bill. The executives condemn the measure as detrimental to workers and the industry, urging lawmakers to reconsider.
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Washington
Wolise
Hirtoen
Railread Employees Org
Returned Heroes Fire On Armistice Parade in Centralia
Four American Legion members are dead and several others wounded after gunfire during a Centralia Armistice Day parade. Police hold eight suspected IWW members in jail as rioters seized the IWW hall, burned literature, destroyed furniture, and distributed weapons to locals.
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Centralia
Wash
American Legion
Industrial Workers of the World
Britt Smith
LW. W
Wilson Leaves Sick Room for First Time Since Return
President Wilson moved from bed to a wheelchair at the White House on November 11 in his first confinement break since returning from his League tour. About 200 singers gathered on the east steps to serenade him with patriotic songs as government staff joined in.
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House
Washington
Wilson
White Hote
Jews in Russia Suffering Large-Scale Decline Reported
A Russian community update notes many Jews facing persecution and emigration pressures. The report cites hundreds displaced in the past year and ongoing strong anti Jewish sentiment, with officials blaming policy and social hostility.
War Spreads U S Freight Fleet After Armistice
New York reports a growth in the United States commercial shipping as wartime reserves are repurposed. The year since the armistice has seen increased fleet size and activity, with more vessels flying the American flag added to commerce.
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New York
United States
City Surrenders to Bolshevites, Luondon
North west Husain government reports Revel message announcing Gdow has surrendered to Bolshevites per Daily Malls dispatch. Militants claim control of city and surrounding area, with authorities outlining potential peace talks and troop movements pending further orders.
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Bolsheviats
Luondon
North West Husain Govermnment
Revel
Gdow
Bolshewiteh Recauril
Dilly Malls Cornespomidens
Wage Increase Refused by Pacific Velophone & Telegraph Bosses
A Pacific Velophone and Telegraph Company official in Oregon Washington California and Nevada refused a daily wage raise of 81 for male workers. The comune and etalke reportedly detected the move and condemned the action.
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Pratielscoe- Dinnda
Pacific Velophone & Telegraph Company
Oregon
Washington
California
Nevada
Workers Time High Cost of Living Brings Distrust, Says Expert
Whiting Williams, of a large Cleveland steel firm, told the Chicago Association of Commerce that American workers are not Bolshevists but want fair treatment. After seven months in factories and rail yards he found workers troubled by inflation, distrust of management, and profiteering. He urged giving workers a sense of belonging and the means to support families and educate children.
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Chicago
Whiting Williams
Cleveland
Chicago Association of Commerce
Virginia Senator Martin Dies After Illness
Virginia state senator Thom as S. Martin Democratic leader in the senate died in Charlottesville after months of illness. He served twenty four years in the chamber and had been bedbound since last July before his death came after a period of critical condition lasting over two weeks.
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Martin
Virginia
Charlottesville
Thomas S. Martin
Senate
Yaquis Rebels Striking Across Sonora
Dispatches report Yaqui groups seizing areas near San Javier and Tomleht in Sonora and attacking communications lines. The uprising disrupted wires and alarms as forces advance.
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Heaven San Javier
Tomleht
Sonor
Wool shipments from Argentina lift U S import value
The Department of Agriculture reports foreign wool imports into the United States reached 821 million dollars, with more than half sourced from Argentina, noted in fresh government figures.
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Washington
United Biatey Ih
Bepteniben
Department of Agriculture
Argentina
Canaries, Airships, Marriages and Mysterious Inks
A Boston Post item notes striped green canaries vs yellow bred varieties. It reports England planning 604 foot airships with 82.7 ton lift. Scotland landlords face penalties to marry by royal command. A left hand ring finger is worn for least use. Massachusetts prison uniforms are gray not striped. A E F spies bathed in lemonade to reveal hidden writing with invisible ink. Egyptians used artificial legs 700 years before Christ.
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Canaries
England
Scotland
Massachusetts
Boston Post
Transfer of Niblick to hardware department joke
A Birmingham Age-Herald quip reports that Niblick, once a ribbons and laces clerk, has been moved to the hardware department. The manager says he was too sentimental with female patrons, implying a stern reception from customers in hardware.
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Niblick
Birmingham Age-Herald
Ite Nature How did you find the naturalist lecture on sponges
The exchange questions a naturalist lecture on sponges described as absorbing and of interest. The humorous pun suggests attendees found the talk engaging and informative.
Mister Guernsey Helps Italian Seek Incorporation
An Italian client tells Lou Guernsey he wants to be incorporated for advertising. He performs odd jobs and plans cards claiming incorporation but admits no knowledge of the process and offers to pay if it costs.
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Lou Guernsey
Lou
Guernsey
Los Angeles Times
Power of the Human Voice Elocution Comedy
A brief quip frames ambition as a stage director who will shout to guide actors. The exchange reveals a performer choosing elocution studies while aiming for a directing career in film.
Resemblance prompts debate at family gathering
A light exchange centers on how closely a baby resembles his father with a playful remark about both being bald, highlighting a casual family moment.
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Jaller
Still More
Fragmentary dialogue from a humorous newspaper snippet shows a doctor asking about a patient’s temperature and the patient replying with a quip that he also used all his cash. The exchange hints at a lighthearted cartoon caption or humor column from an era focusing on witty medical banter.
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