Force Advocated To Hold German Gov't In Check
Senate judiciary subcommittee urges ratification of a special defensive treaty to aid France if Germany attacks, saying it is temporary and will be merged into the league of nations. The report, by Senator Walsh and colleagues, argues the pact is within U.S. treaty powers and serves to deter German aggression while France recovers.
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Washington
Aus
Germany
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
United States
France
Walsh
Montana
Nelson and
Kellogs
Minnesota
Fall
New Mexico
Overman
North Carolina
League of Nations
Americans Guard 40 000 German POWs in France
Ten thousand American troops remain in France to guard 40 000 German prisoners who cannot be returned until the peace treaty is ratified by three powers. The U S estimates cost at about 1 000 000 monthly. After General Pershing sails September 1 about 30 000 miscellaneous American troops will still be in France, excluding 6 800 on the Rhine.
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Paris
Associated Press
France
Germany
United States
General Pershing
Rhine
Profiteers Hold Up Wool Prices Across Nation
Hartford dispatch reports Dr Charles D Kountz head of educational work for the state health department returned from New York centers with findings on high living costs and profiteering He said there is no wool shortage and 675000000 pounds exist nationwide to lower prices but profiteers block relief He noted the surplus could lessen prices if merchants acted.
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Kountz
State Department of Health
New York
Hartford
Charles D. Kountz
New York State
Cancer on the rise in the United States and world
Washington August 25 Cancer, probably the most dreaded of all general diseases, is increasing in the United States and worldwide despite being curable if treated early. The Public Health Service cites Census Bureau figures showing 11,482 cancer deaths in 1917 and a death rate about 12.2 per cent higher each year.
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Washington
United States
Public Health Service
Census Bureau
Milford Couple Heavily Fined In Court
In Milford on August 23 Edward Belforte was found guilty of selling wine and sentenced to thirty days in jail plus a $100 fine and costs. His wife, charged similarly, also faced a $100 fine and costs. Police raided the Posiliipo restaurant on August 16, arresting four patrons who forfeited $25 bonds by failing to appear. The Belfortes appealed to the Common Pleas Court.
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Milford
Edward Belforte
Posiliipo
Belfortes
Common Fleas Court
Attempts to Beat Up Policeman Costly in City Court
Morrie Domingo and Tony Albion faced fines after an alleged incident Saturday night. Judge Wilder sentenced Domingo to 50 dollars and Albion to 35 dollars for attempting to assault a policeman during a dispute.
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Domingo
Albion Adt
Wilder
Morrie Domingo
Frank Street
Tony Albion
Albion
Telegraphers to Meet St Louis for Wage Demands
A meeting of general chairmen and officers of the railroad telegraphers was called at St Louis on August 25 to formulate demands for increased wages. The gathering aims to coordinate national action and present a united front to employers.
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ST. Louis
Secretary Daniels discusses politics in Hawaii
Secretary of the Navy Daniels in Hawaii says the Wilson administration has no presidential candidate and his own candidacy is for the people to decide. He toured Pearl Harbor waters aboard the battleship New York and parts of the Pacific fleet, with a volcanic excursion on Hawaii’s island. An event on September 1 will showcase the fleet to the public an organization with 80,000 rail road telegraphers in the United States and Canada.
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Uss
New York
Hilo
Hawaiian Islands
Associated Press
Honolulu
Daniels
Wilson
Pacific Fleet
Efilo Board of Trade
Kilwaea
Island of Hawaii
United States
Canada
Wheeler's Wife Agnes Wheeler Dies in Seattle
Agnes Macy Wheeler, wife of Justice George W. Wheeler of the Supreme Court, died in Seattle after a brief illness of pneumonia and heart disease. The body will arrive in the city Saturday for funeral services at Howie, 115 Park Avenue. Mrs Wheeler led hospital supply work for the Red Cross and headed the Helpers' Society since 1907, leaving behind children Helen, George Macy Wheeler, and Miss Mary Wheeler. Justice Wheeler and family had been traveling in the West, planning to visit Yellowstone Park.
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Agnes Macy Wheeler
George W. Wheeler
Supreme Court of Errors
Seattle
Washington
Winersk
Howie
Park Avenue
Justice Wheeler
Yellowstone Park
Gwce
Helen
George Macy Wheeler
Ussine
Cigar Makers Win Hours Increase in New Haven
In New Haven last week cigar makers secured from manufacturers an increase of working hours from 40 to 44. The shorter 40 hour week had been in effect prior, and workers pressed for longer hours amid improving business conditions and factory activity.
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New Havien
Aug
Unclear OCR Suggests Labor Talks On Hours and Wages
Fragmentary notes indicate discussion of 40 hour week and wage increases. Mentions business conditions and employment for those out of place, with references to makers and requests for adjustments in labor terms.
Red Cross sells only perishable supplies
Paris report explains that only perishable goods, second hand equipment, surplus stock and unusable items for direct relief were sold. The total sales totaled 89 million francs, with relief materials in Europe during July and August valued above 100 million francs, as the American Red Cross continues operations in seventeen European regions.
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Paris
Jied Cross
Iranes
Europe
American Red Cross
Vol Hee
Highwayman Robs Crowd in Sioux City Center
In Sioux City Iowa on August 25 a highwayman held up more than twenty people in the city center and forced them to surrender money. He escaped in a car with $130, lining victims against a sidewalk while a young man held a nut as the bandit searched everyone.
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Sioux City
Steamer Norlond Planned for Daily Voyages
The steamer Norlond and a floating dock are in port at the foot of Wall Street. Once alterations are finished at the east landing of the Stratford Avenue bridge, the Norlond will begin daily trips to the area.
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Wall Street
Stratford Avenue Bridge
Airplane sighted near Ensenada misses since Aug 20
Reported sighting of a plane believed to be flown by Lieutenants Frederick Waterhouse and Georl H. Connelly, missing since August 20, was made by Major R. Ferrer. The aircraft was seen maneuvering above the Sella Vielles about 15 miles southeast of Ensenada, Lower California, as soldiers and laborers continued search efforts and nearby bridge work progressed for passenger access.
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San Diego
Calif
Frederick B. Waterhouse
Georl H. Connelly
Rockwell Field
Ensenada
Ferrer
Tecate
Sawday
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