Wilson opens Senate debate on League of Nations treaty
President Wilson presents the German peace treaty to the Senate and argues the League of Nations is a practical necessity to secure a lasting international order. He recalls Chateau Thierry and stresses the US fought as champions of liberty, seeking no special reparation, but universal rights and peace.
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The Vision of a League and a New World Order
Edwin Samuel Montagu reflects on wartime ideals and the necessity of a League of Nations to replace the old balance of power. He argues for a permanent international agency, peaceful cooperation, and a rules-based order guiding future waterway control and arms regulation, to end oppression and ensure lasting peace.
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Americans as Crusaders Bring Hope to France in War Tone
The text praises American soldiers seen in Paris as moral force and living symbols of freedom. It argues their presence boosted French morale, inspired global optimism, and reflects duty to secure lasting triumph of liberty despite old entanglements hindering peace proposals.
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Seven Dollars for Six Hours Work in Miners Pact
Terre Haute delegates to the Eleventh district United Mine Workers convention urge that the next miners wage contract favor nationalization of mines a six hour day five day week a 40 percent wage increase and a seven dollar daily minimum with time and a half for overtime and double time for Sundays and holidays The convention also backs Illinois machine differential and retroactive wage payment at contract expiration.
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Gompers Fights Slavery in Immigration Debates
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, warned at the Pan-American Federation of Labor gathering that unrestricted immigration for four years could let a coalition of corporations trusts and shipping lines recruit workers under contracts that enslave them. He urged protecting workers standards against employer greed and rapacity.
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Deserter Novak Sentenced to Three Years
Private Joseph C. Novak of Chicago has been court-martialed for desertion and given three years' imprisonment at Leavenworth during wartime, per Camp Grant Al report dated July 11.
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Germany seeks vast U. S. loan to steady postwar finances
Berlin reports Germany plans a large foreign loan, preferably from America, to keep the country functioning until it can resume normal trade. Authorities mention a possible 1,000,000,000 mark loan. private bankers and direct government action are considered. The mark's value has fluctuated, and Germany hopes to export war goods and tap the Russian market.
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Trade Commission presents matter to President
Washington July 11 the Federal Trade Commission filed with President Wilson a report warning of a looming packet domination of all goods and meat products by foreign countries unless drastic federal action is taken. It highlights the growth of the five great meat packing companies and other industries.
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Britain Plans Alien Curb In Parliament Debate
London July 11 A House of Commons committee approved by 15 to 12 a clause in the alien bill restricting the employment of aliens in Great Britain despite government opposition. The undersecretary of the home office warned that including the clause would wreck Britain’s influence in the Indian empire.
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On the Green Diamond Thursday's Baseball Results
National League games were rained out. In the American League Chicago beat Philadelphia 9 to 2. New York 1 3, Cleveland 6 7, aperrett 6, Washington 5 7, St Louis 5 4, Boston 4 3.
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Trade With Germany To Be Resumed At Once
Washington July 11 Acting Secretary Polk announced trade between the United States and Germany will be resumed immediately, marking a swift return to normal commerce after the earlier suspension. The announcement underscored a renewed exchange of goods and services between the two nations. The move follows negotiations aiming to stabilize bilateral economic relations and reopen markets.
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U.S. July Crop Report Highlights Wheat Decline and Corn Gain
The July report from Washington shows a wheat crop of 1.161 billion bushels, with 839 million winter and 322 million spring bushels, down 75 million from June. Corn prospects improve to 2.815 billion bushels, up from two weeks ago and well above last year, while oats are pegged at 1.403 billion bushels, down from June and last year.
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Bolsheviks Run Counterfeiting Plant Found in Zurich
Geneva July 11 police uncovered a bolshevik counterfeiting operation in Zurich arresting several suspects including German Brogmann described as ringleader. Notes seized had large quantities of American and English faces with parent value in the millions of pounds.
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