De Valera's Lawyer Urges Irish Support for League of Nations
Philadelphia lawyer Michael Doyle who defended Sir Roger Casement and helped Irish leader Eamon de Valera gain release urged friends of Irish independence to back the League of Nations. He argued U S leadership is essential, praising Cox’s pledge to champion Irish rights before the world body.
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Gov. Cox
Michael Francis Doyle
Philadelphia
Roger Casement
Eamonn de Valera
Terence MacSwiney
Friends of
Irish Independence
League of Nations
Mr. Doyle
Ireland
League of
United States
Harding
Senate
Casement
British clemency plea blocked by narrow Senate vote
The Senate rejected clemency by a single vote, despite appeals from Liberal leaders and international figures to spare Case ment. The Tory element, backed by a local group, compelled the government to refuse mercy citing his humanitarian work.
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Senate
England
Casement
Mexico Seeks Slavers of American Citizens
An American note from Acting Charge Hanna reports Mexico aims to arrest and punish those behind the hold up and killings of Arthur Mosey and Gustavo Sazaler near Tampico. The Mexican foreign office states arrests are imminent and the case is being pursued with urgency.
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Mexico
Arthur Mosely
Gustavo Sazaler
Tampico
Matthew E. Hanna
Foreign Office
Hanna
Washington
Recognition of Obregon Foreseen After Inauguration
Secretary Colby indicated possible recognition of Obregon's Mexico after his inauguration on December 1. Officials declined immediate comment, with belief the United States will wait for the new cabinet to form before acting. The Greek regency proposal and Allan Ryan’s campaigned donation are also noted.
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Ton
New Mexico
Colby
Babbee
Rambri Colby
State Department
Obregon
Mexico
Constitution Jeopardy Claim Delays Finke Case In District Court
In United States v Gabriel E Finke of Newtown Judge Edwin S Thomas paused proceedings over a double jeopardy question. Finkes attorney argued moonshine and Volstead acts could apply separately. Britain reportedly submitted sixteen international agreements to the League of Nations since the covenant took effect January 10.
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Thomas
Finke
Washington
Great Britain
League of Nations
War veteran urges votes for Lieut Devine in district rallies
Lieut Henry E. Kelley of the Fighting 69th calls for the election of Lieut Joseph J. Devine to probate judge and the Democratic ticket on the League of Nations issue. Kelley lauds Devine’s military record and professional qualifications, recounting shared overseas service and hospital care. District rallies across the Third Fourth and Fifth areas feature Democrats and a call for world peace, with other local candidates speaking at Bryant School and Spruce Street clubs.
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Henry E. Kelley
69Th Regiment
New York
Joseph J. Devine
League of Nations
Kelley
France
United States
Lieut
Lieut. Devine
Elias Howe
Ella Bergen
Anna Vesse
Worcester
Mass
Women Workers’ Association
Women Workers
Brandegee
Bryant
William W. Bent
Joseph Lorenz
Leo P. Bergen
Harding
A. E B. Veness
Joseph Mongrain
Frank Clancy
Harry Silverstone
Michael Lucas
Open Letter on League of Nations Debate in New Haven
Rev. Dr. Newman Smyth decries hysteria in the League of Nations election issue and offers a careful review for readers. He urges dispassionate analysis and argues for steady policy despite partisan rhetoric in the press.
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League OF Nations
Newman Smyth
Center Congregational Church of
New Haven
East
Democracy Backed by Veterans Urges Ballot Choice
The Boston Post argues for Democratic support from returning soldiers and the American Legion, praising the party's stance on peace, alliance with Allied nations, and commitments to veterans. It contrasts with Harding and cautions against dissension over postwar obligations. Also notes a schooner shipwreck near Biddeford Pool and local real estate and treaty ratification comments.
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Boston Post
American Legion
United States
Association of Nations
League
France
Belgium
Italy
Great Britain
Portugal
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Bulgaria
Mexico
Harding
Versailles
Louvain
Edith Cavell
Europe
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