Cummings Challenges Hays On League of Nations
Homer S. Cummings Democratic chairman issues a challenge to Will H. Hays at a National Democratic Club dinner in New York to take a stand on the League of Nations. Speakers include Josephus Daniels and Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York.
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Shaw Challenges Ex President Taft in League Debate
New York March 14 Leslie M Shaw former Treasury secretary challenged William H Taft to a debate on the League of Nations amid partisan fighting over its adoption. Henry A Wise Wood said Shaw authorized the challenge and Secretary Daniels urged bipartisan support for a congressional mandate toward a world court and arbitration.
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Fall Warns America Against British Rule of League
Senator Fall of New Mexico said in Albuquerque that adopting the League of Nations plan would make Great Britain dominate the League and turn the United States into a subsidiary to the British Isles. He voiced strong objections during a Chamber of Commerce address.
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Opposition to a world league and its impact on sovereignty
The speaker argues that in 1774 the United States would not exist if a league had formed and warns that the league charter would grant a voice to self-governing nations including Canada Australia and Ireland, allowing England to dominate the world and keep these provinces under its control.
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Wedge-Lowell debate tickets mailed for next Wednesday
The League of Nations Association in Boston will mail tickets Monday night from 40 Mt. Vernon street for the Wedge-Lowell debate at Symphony Hall next Wednesday. Applications total 25,000 with tickets limited to 2569 persons plus 300 standing room, stage seats for 60. The lottery drawing occurs Monday afternoon and applications close at noon.
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Straw Vote Shows League Favored In City Referendum
A straw poll across 10 city sections tallies 580 in favor and 420 against the league proposal. The readout notes 100 men per section participated in the informal survey.
Straw Vote Shows Strong Mood on League of Nations
The Post conducted a straw poll of about 1000 men across Boston areas and stations. About 68 percent favored the League as backed by Wilson and Taft, with 52 577 yes and 30 832 no in Boston estimates and statewide totals of 29 360 yes and 173 331 no. The report notes careful, impartial data gathering and reflects thoughtful reader engagement, including soldiers and civilians, undecideds, and varying political perspectives.
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Baby Health Drive Aims To Raise 270000 In Boston
Doctors and district leaders rally for a joint campaign by the Boston Dispensary Baby Hygiene Association and District Nursing Association to fund child and family health services. Receipts reach about 50000 with Back Bay contributing 14773.68 as calls spread across the community. A nurse and a Canadian farmer child from Wetaskiwin send supportive notes and money.
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Back Bay
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Dorothy Forbes
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Sunnybrooke Farm
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Canadian Northwest
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M. F. Smith
South Bay Union
U S May Remain Alone at War If Senate Delays Treaty
Paris March 14 AP A debate centers on when the war ends for the United States. Ratification by the Senate is required even after a peace pact through Germany is signed, possibly leaving the U S technically at war while allies end hostilities. A solution discussed is delaying the treaty's formal end date to permit Senate action.
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Germany's Fate Determined Today at Peace Conference
Reports indicate the final decisions on German frontiers Helgoland Kiel Canal fortresses and indemnities will be settled by the supreme council with a March 20 treaty draft aims to complete terms before German delegates reach Paris. US Senate ratification still may delay final peace and affect war legislation. A separate divorce libel in Stockbridge was blocked by counsel.
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Poincare Greets Wilson in Paris Station Meeting
President Wilson and Premier Clemenceau greeted each other cordially at the Paris Invalides station during a brief encounter. Wilson, in good health, praised Clemenceau for escaping death by assassination as the pair spoke before a respectful crowd and proceeded by car along the Seine.
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French Papers Welcome Wilson Back to Paris
Paris papers hail President Wilson’s return to the peace process. The Matin calls the US alliance vital for France and world peace. the Petit Parisien notes near decisive conference days and Wilson’s prestige. L Homme Libre says Wilson will shape aims and help reconcile American and international needs amid conference work.
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Mellens May Reconcile Rumor Spreads in Kansas Estate Note
Rumor swirls that Milton Mellen may reconcile with his wife Katherine L Mellen as workmen remodel the Mellen summer home in Council Grove. Milton Mellen awaits Supreme Court appeal on a probate separation decision while attorney Milton B Warner declines further comment.
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Fearful rumor grips New Bedford on Ellen A Swift loss
News from New Bedford reports fear that the whaleship Ellen A Swift has been lost with all hands after recent gales. A cablegram to Captain J A Tilton said the Camee had reached the Western Islands, suggesting crew shortages and possibly hindering heavy weather handling. The Swift is two weeks overdue, with another small schooner Pedro Varella also overdue.
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Flight Across the Atlantic Near Event
The order for the flight was given as a logical step in aircraft development according to the speaker.
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Navy plans extended aircraft work with Britain France and Italy
Secretary Daniels says the Navy General Board will pursue extensive aviation development in peacetime with European admiralty experts aboard the Leviathan. He expects a May return from Europe after talks in Paris London and Rome and aims to secure Congress funding for the project.
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Mayor Peters Voices Tax Increase Limit Impact
Mayor Peters said limiting the tax rate increase to $2, instead of the $3 sought by the Legislature, would force abandoning the entire program for street construction and repairs. He commented on the Finance Commission’s recommendation.
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Welcome Return of Colonels to 26th Division in France
A letter to James J. Phelan from Brigadier General Charles H. Cole describes Colonel Logan and Colonel Hume receiving a rousing welcome upon resuming command of their regiments in France. General Pershing reportedly reviewed them and the 26th Division was expected to sail back to the United States by April 19. The 101st Infantry was praised for its fine appearance.
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Boy Struck By Auto Injured Eye in Dorchester
William Sears Jr six year old brother of Eleonora Sears of 179 Commonwealth Avenue was crossing Clarendon Street with his mother yesterday when an automobile driven by Ordway H Curtis of Roxbury struck him and injured his eye. The car belonged to Alice W Dorr of Melville Avenue Dorchester and took the boy home where a surgeon attended him. The injury is not regarded as dangerous.
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Melville Avenue
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Lawn Street
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Cure Rheumatism With Salts And Diet Advice
The article urges avoiding damp ground and cold weather, eating less meat, and drinking water. It recommends taking four ounces of Jad Salts daily for a week to flush uric acid, claims to stimulate kidneys, and promotes Jad Salts as a pleasant lithia water drink from grapes and lemon juice.
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