Senate adopts Article Ten reservation key vote split
The Senate approved the reservation to article 10 of the League covenant by 46 to 43 after defeating all amendments. Four Democrats Gore Reed Smith of Georgia and Walsh of Massachusetts joined Republicans, while 32 Democrats opposed. The text limits US obligations and military involvement without congressional authorization.
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Massachusetts
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Warren
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Eleven Negroes Sentenced to Die in Arkansas Insurrection
Helena Ark November 12 Judge J M Trekson of Phillips county circuit court ordered electrocution for eleven black men convicted of first degree murder linked to October insurrection. Five men Frank Moore Ed Hicks J E Knox Ed Coleman and Paul Hall slated to die December 27, while Allan Giles Alpert Giles Jon Nox John Martin Alt Banks Jr Wil Wordlaw and Frank Hicks set for January 2 1920. They were charged in the deaths of W A Adkins Clinton Lee and James A Tuppan.
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W. A. Adkins
Clinton Lee
James A. Tuppan
Silver bullion hits new ratio low as demand soars
New York silver bullion sold at 143.014 an ounce, dropping the gold to silver ratio to 16 to 1 for the first time in nearly six decades. The price implies four silver dollars are worth over a cent more as metal than money, the highest since 1872 amid strong Chinese demand.
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New York
China
Revolver Shot Misses Admiral Horthy
Budapest newspapers report a revolver fired at Admiral Horthy former commander in chief of the Austro Hungarian navy but the shot missed its mark. The assailant was arrested.
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Basle
Budapest
Victor L Berger Is Ousted By The House
Washington November 11 by a vote of 809 to 1 the House excluded Victor L Berger the Milwaukee Socialist whose appeal from espionage act conviction is pending. Dallinger stated the issue was Americanism and the seat was vacant after Berger urged retention. Berger admitted not denying seditious statements made during the war.
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House of Representatives
Victor L. Berger
Milwaukee
Berger
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Voight
Wisconsin
Dullinger
Massachusetts
Dallinger
Warned Against Bolshevism At Finland Cable
A cablegram read at the national council of women of the United States convention warned against bolshevism citing 1917 events in Finland when Russian propaganda spread fear. It noted Finland recovered under government control while poorer classes faced severe hunger and breads made from oatmeal and sawdust, with thanks to American aid.
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St. Louis
National Council of Women of Finland
National Council of Women of the
United States
Pinkind
Finland
America
Mourned Hoopseston Woman Killed. Loot Found Sewed In Clothes
Officers recovered more than 1800 dollars sewn into the clothing of Mrs. Sabina Cumuinica, eighty two, who was murdered by robbers at her Hoopeston home. The method of theft remains unclear though $20,000 reportedly once tied to the widow’s late brother’s estate.
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Hoopeston, ML
Sabina Cumuinica
Anarchists Fire On Armistice Parade In Centralia
Three former overseas soldiers were killed and four wounded when the Industrial Workers of the World fired on the Armistice day parade in Centralia Washington. Six I W W members were arrested as the mob stormed the hall burning documents and seizing arms.
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Wash
Ben Cassigranda
Warren Grimm
University of Washington
Arthur E. Melifresh
Dale Hubbard
Prince of Wales Visits President Wilson in Sickroom
President Wilson, propped in a mahogany bed once slept in by Baron Renfrew, greeted Prince Albert Holward, grandson of the future king, upon the prince's arrival in Washington. After tea with Mrs. Wilson and others, the prince charmed the president with stories of his experiences in America.
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Washington
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Albert Holward
Prince of Wales
Margaret Wilson
Francis B. Sayre
Food aid urged to curb Bolshevism at council meet
In St Louis on November 11 the national council of women urged increased food shipments to Europe to eradicate bolshevism and radicalism. Mrs Philip N Moore president warned that wherever there is an empty stomach there is unrest and discontent.
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St. Louis
Europe
National Council of Women
Philip N. Moore
Council
United Mine Workers obey court mandate to recall coal strike
In Indianapolis on November 12 1918 the United Mine Workers general committee voted to obey Judge A B Anderson’s federal court mandate and recall the October 15 order calling for a coal miners strike. Acting President John L Lewis spoke that the action is taken under protest but in obedience to the government. The recall order was issued November 11 in Indianapolis signed by William Green and John L Lewis.
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Ind
United Mine Workers of America
United States
A. B. Anderson
John L. Lewis
United States Court, District of Indiana
A.B. Anderson
William Green
Hunger in Germany Amid Economic Woes Says Paris Reporter
Charles Bonnefon of Echo de Paris reports Germany’s plight as hungry, pale citizens, limited rations, and growing discontent. He notes wood available but unaffordable, meat portions, rising prices, and a looming crisis. A leading industrialist warns Germany could be ruined without aid within six months.
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Paris
Charles Bonnefon
T?echo de Paris
Germany
Attempt on Clemenceau Aide in Bordeaux Ambush
Nov 14 Bordeaux reports an assassination attempt on Georges Mendel Georges Clemenceau's chief confidential secretary and candidate for Gironde. At 2 PM as he reentered his car after a public meeting his car was attacked with canes and sticks a pistol shot shattered the door but Mendel escaped unhurt.
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Bordeaux
Georges Mendel
Clemenceau
Department of
Gironde
Mindel
Special engineer company organized for service in France and Germany
Washington November 11 Organization of a special engineer company for service with American forces in France and Germany for possible railway operations and maintenance. The company will have 253 men enlisted for one or three years as they prefer and will be organized at Camp Humphreys Virginia.
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Baker
Camp Humphreys
Power of the Human Voice in Evolving Film Roles
A fragmentary dialogue shows a student and Tom debating career paths from evocation to moving pictures. Tom asserts a plan to become a director and manage actors, signaling the shift from study to practical filmmaking within early cinematic careers.
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Tom
Haller
Swamp Root Advertises Kidney Remedy for Women
Advertisement urges women to consider kidney and bladder health, claiming Swamp Root by Dr. Kilmer & Co. can restore function and relieve back pain, headaches, and nervousness. Readers offered a sample bottle for ten cents by mail and larger bottles at drug stores.
Unhappy Marriage Sparks Milton Poem Question
A high school teacher discusses John Milton noting his life influenced many poems and his unhappy marriage. A student prompts which work arose from that marriage, with Paradise Lost whispered as the answer.
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John Milton
Milton
Aspirin for Colds Ad Says Bayer Tablets in Genuine Package
An advertisement promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin praising genuine Bayer branding for colds pain headaches neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. It notes price in small boxes and claims aspirin is a Bayer trademark and a medical standard. The item ends with an odd closing quote about serpents and snake charmers.
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Bayer
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