Wilson denies he drafted Shantung provisions in peace treaty
Washington July 24 President Wilson issued a White House statement denying reports that he originated the Shantung provisions in the German peace treaty. The president says he exerted influence to modify them and believes Japan’s actions will clarify the issue. Administrations circles expect a fuller understanding as facts emerge.
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Wilson
Germany
White House
Shantung
Japan
Kiaochow
Shantung Province
China
Great Britain
France
Shantung Peninsula
House approves $3 minimum wage for government workers
Washington officials report the bill passes the house by 868 to 47 setting a $3 minimum wage for all government employees except postal workers. The wage excludes the wartime $240 bonus and the measure moves to the senate for consideration.
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Washington
House
Senate
U S Eyes Peace Treaties With Bulgaria And Turkey
Washington July 24 United States will sign the peace treaties with Bulgaria and Turkey to show concurrence in terms imposed on allies of Germany and Austria. The treaties alter boundaries and create new nations, Armenia may seek U S guardianship under the League of Nations covenant. President Wilson's condition improves as he meets with senators and discusses reservations on article 10.
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Turkey
State Department
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Austria
Armenia
Paris
Venizelos
Greece
Wilson
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Aegean Sea
Page
Vermont
Sterling
South Dakota
McLean
Connectiut
Newberry
Michigan
White House
Congress
Farmer fatally gored by bull near LaCrosse
Patrick Limerick aged forty a farmer near LaCrosse Wisconsin was killed when a bull gore incident occurred as he attempted to feed the animal salt. The tragedy happened on July 24 bringing a sudden fatality to the rural community.
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LaCrosse
Wis
Patrick Limerick
Here
Mooney Trial Criticized as Flawed by Ex-Agent
Washington reports that Thomas J. Mooney did not receive full justice in his San Francisco trial for connection to the preparedness day bombing. John B. Densmore, ex DOJ agent, said the case showed weak testimony, irregular prosecutions, and insufficient investigation, urging scrutiny of District Attorney Charles M. Fickert’s handling and calls for a new trial after Oxman’s perjury revelations.
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Thomas J. Mooney
San Francisco
John B. Densmore
Department of Justice
House
Department of Labor
Densmore
Wilson
Fickert
Frank C. Oxman
Persia gains official envoy in Washington after two years
Sadigh Al-Sullanes arrives in Washington as Persia’s official minister, replacing Mirza Ali Kuli Khan who moves to Paris as a peace conference delegate. The appointment ends a two year vacancy and reestablishes formal diplomatic ties with the United States.
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Persia
Washington
Sadigh Al-Sullanes
Mirza Ali-Kuli Khan
Paris
Special Agent of Labor Department Declares Life Sentence
A special agent of the Labor Department is sentenced to life imprisonment after being accused of a bombing on Independence Day three years ago in San Francisco.
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San
Thirteenth Wingfoot victim dies in Chicago fire
Marcus Callopy teller in the foreign department of Illinois Trust & Savings Bank died at St Luke's hospital at 6 30 p m yesterday, the thirteenth death from the Wingfoot dirigible disaster over the loop last Monday. He was burned when the airship tanks exploded and wreckage fell into the bank.
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Chicago
Marcus Callopy
Foreign Department
Illinois Trust & Savings Bank
St. Luke's Hospital
Anglo American Airships in $30 Million Transatlantic Venture
London July 24 reports outline a plan to form Anglo American Airships Limited a $30 million transatlantic aviation company. Backers include leading British and American financiers with negotiations under way on both sides of the Atlantic following the B-34s successful round trip.
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London
Britain
Transatlantic Aviation Corporation
Anglo-American Airships, Limited
Lloyd George Loses Votes in Swansea By-Election
London July 24 swing against the government continued in by elections with Swansea result. David Mathews a coalition liberal won 9 250 votes to 8 158 for David Williams labourite. December election had coalition liberals ahead by 4 730 with similar turnout.
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Swansea
David Mathews
Lloyd George
David Williams
Germany outlines 25 to 30 percent tax on investment profits
Berlin reports Germany’s finance plan aims to raise 25 to 30 percent on profits from invested capital under a broader reform package. Eight billion marks come from war taxes, 17 billion from new sources including business turnover taxes and taxes on life’s necessities, with imperial income tax set to start by April 1, 1920 and a large staff to administer the system.
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Berlin
Germany
Mathias Erzberger
Senate bill seeks federal regulation of air navigation
Washington July 24 Senator Sherman of Illinois introduced a bill to regulate the navigation of the air. In a brief statement he urged federal oversight and cited the recent blimp tragedy in Chicago as evidence of the need for a code of aerial navigation laws.
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Senate
Sherman
Illnois
Chicago
Ambassador for Belgium Elevates Diplomatic Rank
Washington July 23 President Wil aco recommends raising the American legation at Brussels Belgium to the rank of embassy and seeks formal elevation of diplomatic status. The proposal follows continued support for stronger ties with Belgium and enhanced representation in Europe.
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Belgium
Washington
Wilaco
Brussels
New York Judge Rules 2 3 4 Percent Beer Intoxicating
Judge Chatfield of the United States District Court in Brooklyn ruled that beer containing two and three fourths percent alcohol is intoxicating in a decision released today He stated the percentage makes the beer legally intoxicating under the applicable law and regulations in New York during July 24 proceedings.
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New York
Chatfield
United States
Baseball scores from major leagues and associations
NATIONAL LEAGUE results show Chicago beating Brooklyn 3 to 0 and New York 6 to 1 over Cincinnati. Philadelphia won 6 to 0 versus Pittsburgh while Boston led Louis with no game. AMERICAN LEAGUE notes Boston 8 Detroit 1. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Milwaukee 7 Indianapolis 4 Columbus 4 Minneapolis 3 St Paul 5 Toledo 4. THREE LEAGUER Bevanaville 7 Terre Haute 3 Peoria 6 Bloomington 5 in 11 innings Rockford 3 Moline 2.
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Ferrero Meere
Cleveland
Sateen Rewee St. Oule Agit Onal Sexkia
Kadstacusis Bete
Washinton
Philade
Boston policemen seek AFL charter and higher pay
Boston officers signed a petition for AFL charter and plan to demand higher pay. The move signals unionization among Boston policemen and potential wage pressure.
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Boston
American Federation of Labor
Foreigners to be released soon by U S officials
Washington reports all interned civilian enemy aliens will be freed soon except those advocating anarchism or seeking repatriation. The move aims to release the majority while retaining individuals deemed dangerous or unfit for release.
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United States
Washington
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