What Is My Duty with the League of Nations
An appeal to American citizens to urge Senate ratification of the treaty forming the League of Nations. The piece argues individual duty to vote and contact Illinois senators Medill McCormick and Lawrence Sherman, noting the Senate must ratify for U S involvement and peace. It acknowledges possible improvements to the league and emphasizes avoiding war.
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League
Aet
League of Natons
Civen
United States
League of Nations
Germany
Washington
United States Senate
America
Senate
China
The
Philippines
Illinois
Medill McCormick
West Washington Street
Chicago
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Springfield
Monadnock Block
Ill
Chinese Envoys Quit Over Shantung Decision in Japan's Favor
Paris May 6 Chinese peace delegation cabled surrender of all members to the Peking government saying they are indignant at the Shantung ruling. They may stay to await orders or withdraw to sign a separate peace with Germany. They claim they were barred from active participation in big four talks.
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Paris
Peking
Shantung Province
Japan
Germany
Shantung
Fourth anniversary observance of Lusitania sinking
The Chicago Cunard office will mark four years since the Lusitania sinking with a half-mast flag display. Nationwide memorial exercises are planned by clubs societies and patriotic groups as the day is observed across the United States.
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Chicago
Cunard Steamship Company
United States
Cunard
Bolshevist revolt reported in Bulgaria threatens monarchy
Berlin dispatches from May 6 say a Bolshevist uprising has broken out in Bulgaria led against the Coburg dynasty and King Ferdinand's monarchy. Reports indicate imminent overthrow and bloody street clashes in Sofia.
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Berlin
Coburg Dynasty
Bulgaria
Acht Uhr Abendblatt
Sofia
Ferdinand
Every Youth to Be Presented in Ottumwa Theatre
Miss Edna Barr forwards details of a benefit performance for Ottumwa hospital titled Every Youth an allegory by Miss Mary McNett. The Grand hosts May 15 16 and 17 with a large cast of children and adults delivering 35 dances songs and customs from across the world including Japan and Europe. Notables include Mrs H Moschel as Wisdom and Olive Wheat as Hostess with costumes praised for beauty.
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Edna Barr
Fairfield High School
Ottumwa Hospital
Mary McNett
Orient
Europe
America
Bavarian Red Chief Shot After Court Martial
Berlin reports that Herr Eglohfer, head of the Bavarian Red army, was executed by court martial. The Bamberg message also notes the Hoffmann government’s policy toward hostages, following ten executions at the Luitpold gymnasium. General Nageleichbere among those killed in recent clashes.
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Berlin
Red Army
Herr Eglhofer
Bamberg
Tageblatt
Hoffmann
Luitpold
Nageleichbere
Two Flyers Killed in Fall Near Houston
In Deer Park near Houston on May 7 Lieut. H. G. Mackey of Cleveland and Lieut. J. P. Haddock of San Diego were killed when their airplane fell. No witnesses were present. the crash site and wreckage were discovered by passing motorists.
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Houston
Tex
H. GC. Mackey
Cleveland
J. P. Haddock
San Diego
Cal
Deer Park
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Clifford Leon Sherman
Sue
Fred
George Washington
Pekin
FRE
Lusitania
Wessel
Ottumwa
Herr Eglehofer
Mackey
Haddock
People’s
Gale
A. Power
Fairfield
G. R. Sonner
W. H. George
Maleable Iron Works
Kirkwood Street
Wm. L. Long
Broadway
Third Street
Journal
Woayeseee
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Journal Office
F. W. Lundquist
Jefferson County Hospital Auxiliary
H. P. McLaughlins Furniture Store
Guarantee Abstract Co
Richard C. Leggett
Pres
A. V. Frazey
West
East
Swift & Company
U.S. A
Ghamoewn
Akron, Ghio
Americas
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