President Wilson Addresses Senate on Versailles Treaty
President Wilson spoke in open session about the Versailles treaty outlining why a League of Nations is a world necessity. He argued the United States must lead in a new international order while acknowledging necessary compromises. The speech drew mixed reactions from lawmakers as the ratification fight begins.
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Versailles
League
America
Capitol
Shantung
Foreign Relations Committee
Committee On Foreign Relations
League of Nations
United States
Lloyd George
Fiume
Congress
League Council
England
Japan
Europe
Senator Johnson
Revenue officers seize control of wartime liquor enforcement
Internal revenue officials in Boston take charge of the liquor crackdown under the wartime prohibition amendment. Daniel C. Roper is named to lead prosecutions, with 15 defendants summoned to Federal Court and more notices to follow. Prosecutions target liquor sales to violate the dry act, including a first case against a hotel and its bartender.
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Boston
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Department of Justice
Daniel C. Roper
Internal Revenue
Ment
United States
Lewis E. Goldberg
Melbourne Company, Incorporated
Uth
North End
Wilson Addresses Senate on Peace Treaty Praised by Dems
President Wilson's Senate address on the peace treaty drew praise from Democratic leaders as one of his best State papers. Republicans offered mixed, often critical, reactions with key figures like Lodge Knox Borah Hitchock McCumber Swanson Williams Harding and Smoot weighing in.
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Massachusetts
Knox
Pennsylvania
Borah
Idaho
League of Nations
League For Peace
Smoot
Utah
Harding
Ohio
Foreign Relations Committee
Moses
New Hampshire
Hitchcock
Nebraska
McCumber
North Dakota
Swanson
Virginia
Senator Williams
Democrat
Mississippi
Matthews on Johnson's Talk
Former Mayor Nathan Matthews criticizes Senator Johnsons Tremont Temple address for lacking constructive argument on the peace treaty. He says the speech distorts Article 10 and confuses the league with the council, urging voters to seek clear assurances about the treaty and Americas role in guaranteed European peace. He warns that denouncement without argument damages public understanding and could provoke harsh federal pressure to ratify.
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Nathan Matthews
United States
Johnson
Tremont Temple
League
Council
Maine Supreme Court asked to rule on amendments referendum
Governor Milliken asked the Maine Supreme Court to decide if the referendum on the federal prohibitory liquor amendment and the act granting women the presidential electors vote fall under Maine initiative and referendum laws. Petitions with more than ten thousand names have been filed seeking a referendum.
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Augusta
State Supreme Court
Milliken
Maine
Tornado Hits Bradford Causes Fatalities and Destruction
A Bradford Bradford Pennsylvania tornado killed two people and injured many as it carved a narrow path through the city late today. About 50 houses were damaged and 25 were completely demolished, with one small dwelling carried a quarter mile by the twister.
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Bradford
Penn
Who is Authority in Suppressing Illegal Liquor Sales
The piece discusses blame shifting between cities and federal authorities in stopping liquor sales. It notes few arrests to date, tax collection remains the revenue office focus, and an intensified drive against violators is anticipated with more arrests expected.
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Internal Revenue Office
Favorite Point of Attack on League Covenant Article X
Article X of the League of Nations covenant provokes opposition as it commits high contracting parties to respect territorial integrity and political independence of all league members. In case of aggression or threat the executive council will advise on means to fulfill the obligation.
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League of Nations Covenant
League
Executive Council
Mrs Wilson Wore Creation of Paris in Senate Dress Reveal
The article notes Mrs Wilson, first public appearance since Paris trip, answered that she did bring new gowns from Paris. The reveal centers on her wardrobe from the French fashion capital and the reception of these designs in Washington.
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Mrs. Wilson
Creation OF
Paris
United States
Senate
Paris dress worn by Mrs Wilson on the George Washington
The dress Mrs Wilson wore made its US debut this morning. Direct from Paris, the heavy lustrous black satin gown featured a cape, voluminous graceful folds at the back, and simple draping over the shoulders with no ornamentation, evoking a Roman influence.
Dinner in five minutes with Puddine dessert ad
A family scene extolls Puddine dessert mix in a home dinner ad. Mrs. Higby recalls past fuss over cornstarch pudding while praising Puddine as easy and inexpensive. The husband teases, they savor a chocolate blanc mange and note one box serves many portions. Purchase advised with groceries.
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Joce
Mr. Hi
Mr. Higby
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