League of Nations Fails to Adopt Race Equality Clause
Paris April 14. The League of Nations Commission did not unanimously approve Japan's amendment to insert a race equality clause in the Covenant preamble. Despite broad discussion, unanimous consent was required and the amendment was omitted. Japan’s delegation cited openness and equal treatment, but many members opposed adding the clause. The covenant already allows Japan representation on the council as one of the five powers.
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Baris
League of Nations
Japan
Nixon Day Law Enforced By Roper Says Agencies Unite
Federal officials express unified stance on wartime prohibition enforcement effective July 1. Commissioner Daniel Roper analyzes statutes and regulations and notes enforcement would require a dedicated agency and explicit legislation. Officials and aides urged demobilization timing influence.
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Jil Washington
Internal Revénue
United States
Daniel Coper
Andes
Roper
Monroe Doctrine affirmed in League covenant note
Paris reports an official summary of the revised covenant of the League of Nations affirms the Monroe Doctrine remains valid. It states that the covenant does not affect arbitration treaties or regional understandings and will include belligerents and neutrals listed in an annexed document.
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Paris
League of Nations
League
Opea
Bankers Gather to Plan Bank of North Dakota
At Governor Frazier’s invitation over twenty bankers met in Bismarck to discuss organizing the Bank of North Dakota. A five member committee was named to help draft plans and seek unanimous cooperation.
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Arck
N. D
Frazier
Bank of N Dakota
Paris Debates League of Nations and French Public Reaction
Paris reports show debate over the League of Nations and possible amendments. French and Japanese demands are reserved for plenary consideration while tensions rise on Paris boulevards and in the Chamber of Deputies as relations with Americans cool. The placard criticizes blockade policy and foreign interventions, with discussions hinting at dates for German delegates to appear between April 26 and May 1.
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Paris
League of Nationan
France
Japan
Chamber of Deputies
Bath
League of Nations
Presid Wilson
Shah Wingneece
Hungarian Red Government Cracks Down After Region Invasion
Rebels from the surrounding region entered a town near H to strike at the Red garrison. Peasant leader Anthony Becker and another peasant were executed or imprisoned for ten years as authorities press a merciless purge amid revolts threatening the regime.
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Foy
Apranne Nagar
Anthony Becker
Srdaade Ceibuban
Fale Me
Debs Ready to Begin Espionage Case Sentence in Prison
Terre Haute Indiana April 12 Eugene V Debs under sentence for violating the espionage law said he was ready to begin his federal prison term. He declined delay or respite and declared he was confident all would be well during incarceration.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Eugene V. Debs
New Zealand May Go Dry Prohibition Vote Totals
The article reports early returns in New Zealand on prohibition. Support for continuing the license system tallies 220,602 while prohibition gains 233,558 with about 40,000 soldiers’ ballots still to come.
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New Zealand
Shep
Raid on enemy post nets three prisoners at Kadish road
American patrols along Kadish road raided an enemy advance post and secured three prisoners. In Laredo Texas on April 12 reports mention large ammunition movements toward Mexico and the presence of two machine guns involved in the action.
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Kadish Road
Mexico
Laredo
Texas
Pierre Sins
Washington War Front Withdrawals and Mutiny Report
Washington reports tension in the American contingent in Northern Russia as troops refuse orders to move to front lines. Col. George Stewart urged action while officials seek a definite Washington statement on withdrawal timing and conditions. Uncertainty persists over mutiny claims and possible full redeployment from the region.
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George
Stewart
Tewart
Russia
Antipreds Besiege Munich In Rapid Campaign
Reports state Bavarian capital Munich is besieged by forces of a deposed socialist government and a new regime has been proclaimed. The war finance corporation says Federal Reserve banks should not accept subscriptions to the $200,000,000 five percent one year bonds issue. An American citizen, Edward E. Morgan, was killed at Chivela near the Mexican town.
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Patydt
War Finance
Washington
War Finance Corporation
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Mexico
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Chivela
Dodgers Release Jack Snyder
Jacksonville April 12. Manager Wilbert Robinson of the Brooklyn Nationals announced that Jack Snyder catcher had been released to...
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Jack Snyder
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Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn Nationals
Rebel Leader Zapata Slain by Mexican Government Forces
Mexico City April 12 report states General Emiliano Zapata, long leader of the Morelos rebellion, was killed after General Pablo Gonzalez, delivering order from Carranza, surprised Zapata and his followers near the Morelos capital. Zapata had ruled the region for years and once loomed as a potential head of the government.
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Mexico
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Jesus Gualfardo
General Zapata
Clemency Requests Sent to President in Espionage Cases
Attorneys general have forwarded clemency petitions for 65 espionage convictions to President Wilson. Names of petitioners are not released until the President acts, in line with clemency procedures started by Attorney General Gregory and approved by the President.
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Gregory
Wilson
North Dakota and Washington Railway Rate Appeal Heads to Court
The appeal seeks authority for railroads, including Northern Pacific, to fix rates in North Dakota and Washington. It asks the director general to show cause why a permanent injunction should not be issued against rate increases.
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North Dakota
Washington
Dnnecter Somers
Northern Pacific Railway
Permaneo OW Sr
Canada Plans Mission to Aid War Welfare Efforts
Washington April 13 The Navy expresses thanks for welfare work during the war and hopes for continued cooperation. A note from officials mentions Secretary Roosevelt and ongoing efforts in aid programs.
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Navy
Washington
OEY
Decline in prestige of government slows peace treaty support
Newspaper notes government weakness and cautious stance on peace treaty signing. Reports claim a Soviet republic proclamation fuels unrest while labor and political forces in Germany face limited action and rising prices threaten postwar stability.
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Gerable
Finis
Ger
American Troops Face Freezing Death in Russia
In a Washington report dated April 12, the United States cites Allied council actions as causing American troops to freeze to death in Russia. Johnson states the US objected and resisted the decree for six months before the Russian adventure proceeded.
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Russia
Allied Council
Exing League
J . Call
United States
Johnson
To Buy Vessels From Japan Will Confer With Paderewski
A report notes a plan to purchase ships from Japan and a forthcoming meeting with Ignace Paderewski to discuss the arrangement. Details on dates and quantities are not provided in the fragments.
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Japan
Cable from Robert Lansing on California land bills
A diplomatic cable from Robert Lansing to Hon. Joseph A. Beck, California Senate secretary, urges delaying proposed land legislation and landing brides measures amid international issues in Paris. It notes the President’s plea to avoid introducing or pressing such bills now.
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FAO
Cae
APPR
Joseph A. Beck
Senate of California
Sacramento
Calif
Cali
Paris
G& Ts
Robert Lansing
Unclear text fragment reports casualties and Balkan unrest
The item mentions deaths and injuries amid a chaotic scene with refugees and aid needs, referencing Serbia and peasant actions, plus an Italian military mission at Zagreb. It then cites the Labor Party seeking adherence to Wilson’s fourteen points and withdrawal of British troops amid debates over conscription and intervention.
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Wilson
Mills Plan Short Shutdowns on American Cotton
A report notes that Lancashire mills will shut down all mills working on American cotton for 14 days beginning April 10. The decision affects factories in Cheshire and Derbyshire and aims to halt spindle output while mills transition to new stock.
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Eng
Cheshire
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