China Declares Peace With Germany in Surprise Move
Washington reports that China ends war with Germany by edict on September 15 rather than signing the Paris treaty. The decision, amid Shantung tensions and pressure over Kinchow, follows Wilson’s German settlement efforts and Japan’s stance on restored control in Shantung. Officials confirm the authenticity of U S representations to Japan on return terms.
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Germany
Paris
Washington
Shantung
Wuian
Japan
China
Kiiechow
Wilson
Chin
Fromm Tokio
Lansing
William Philips
State Department
Senate
League of Nations Fight
Opposition to Pershing sword gift splits house leaders
Washington reports show opposition from Republicans and Democrats to appropriating 10 000 for a sword to General Pershing. Leaders abandoned the plan after privately voiced dissent. The vote was seen as unnecessary since a vote of thanks to Pershing and his forces was deemed sufficient. In New York Herbert Hoover criticizes socialism as bankrupting itself and urges continued American leadership in world affairs.
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Washington
House
General Pershing
New York
Herbert Hoover
America
Senate amends prohibition rule on home cider and wine use
Washington reports that a principal senate amendment loosening enforcement to allow home use of nonintoxicating cider and wine for individual consumption was accepted by house conferees and placed in bill subject to conference agreement action.
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Washington
Senate
Ofvetare
Draft Starts With War Under Army Reorganization Law
Washington report notes the War Department asks Congress to authorize conscription of men under the army reorganization law. Chief of Staff Merch testified to the House Military Committee that conscription would begin automatically on declaration of war with no further Congressional action.
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War
Washington
War Department
Congress
Merch
House Military Committee
Senate Debates Treaty Amendment Reading Amid Wrangle
The Senate opened discussion on the Finature treaty for amendment after a parliamentary wrangle. Democrats objected to an avowal from Republican Leader Lodge, who urged that the pact remain continually before the body.
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Jet Fermany
Senate
Saaineton
Porma
Republicas
Lodge
Senate Bill Grants Service Bonus for Veterans
The senate passed a house bill providing a bonus of 10 for each month of service for soldiers sailors and marines who served between the declaration of war and the armistice. The Irish Republic flag was raised in Newark as the city welcomed President De Valera in a formal ceremony.
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S. Pathe
Senate
House
Newark
S. J
Flomnt Munday
Charles PF. Gillen
Newark City
Kamer de Valera
Tidal Wave Destroys Corpus Christi Homes
A massive tropical hurricane swept through Corpus Christi causing extensive destruction. At least fifteen deaths and about four million dollars in property loss were reported, with many residents left homeless. Debris filled business districts as the storm pushed inland, prompting state relief mobilization and donation appeals. Radar and witness reports conflict on depth, while officials warned the disaster would worsen without rapid aid.
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Corpus Christ
Texas
Chapparal
Mesquite
Howrtet
Spohn Sanitarium
United States Public Health Service
Hobby
Texas National Guard
Fond
Wild West Stunt in Gotham Leaves Deputy Dead
Deputy state game warden John Buxton is killed in Gotham when Dinero shoots as officers try to arrest him for out of season hunting. Joe Omego, 17, is held in the county jail on murder charges.
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Gotham
Wk Springs
Wyo
John Buxton
Joe Omego
Dinero
Buxton
President Wilson Reviews Pacific Fleet in Seattle Harbor
President Wilson reviews the Pacific Fleet from the Oregon in Elliott Bay marking the first U.S. presidential flag in Seattle harbor. The spectacle followed an arrival from Tacoma and a near mishap when a launch with the presidential party collided with another craft, jolting the vessel but leaving the president uninjured.
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Seattle
United States
Wilson
Oregon
Elliott Bay
Tacoma
Hugh Todawe
P. W. Foote
Navy
Daniels
Secret Service
Foote
Fatal crash kills Wilson party driver near Portland
A car carrying President Wilson's party crashes twelve miles from Portland along the Columbia headway. Driver James R L Patterson, 78, owner of the car, and Ben F P Alten, longtime Washington correspondent, die. Four other reporters are injured in the high speed wreck. Police and witnesses report the vehicle went off the road, rolled, and burst into flames.
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Wilson
Portland
Columbia
Ornmebie
Ben FP. Alten
Washington
Cleveland Platty Dealer
James RL Pattermoo
Robert T. Small
Whiladelphis Public Ledger
Stanley M. Reynolds
Baltimore Sun
Arthur 0 Sullivan
Portland News
Workers Confer With President on Labor Peace Prospects
Washington labor leaders urged President Wilson to bury differences with capital until after the labor conference in Washington set for October 6 to avert a possible nationwide strike. The delegation pressed for clemency for prisoners tied to sedition cases and asked Wilson for immediate access to present their concerns. In a separate note, reports say Emperor Charles and his family may seek refuge in Spain, with Charles to reside near King Alfonso XIII in Santander.
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Washington
Seattle
Washington State Federation of Labor
Wilson
Pacific Northwest
Wnrest
Thomas J. Mooney
San Francisco
Hulet M. Wells
Sam Sadler
Morris
Joe Pose
L. JW. Back
Suite ‘Federation
Htrell
Triple Alliance
Janes A. Dancan
Central Counsell
Searle
Datlenn
United States District Attorney's Office
le Vrined Awa
Jaber
Charles
Spain
Madr
Charlie
Anétria
Santander
Kine Alfonmy
Imlace
Magdalena
Wilson Tells Portland Crowd League Of Nations Keeps Promise
President Wilson spoke in Portland arguing that a permanent peace requires the League of Nations. He cited Senator Lodge’s 1915 appeal on power and promises, warned that quitting would betray wartime pledges and mothers of the country. The speech drew thousands at the municipal auditorium and stirred cheers as he traveled through Oregon, California, and Washington during a broad tour.
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Portland
Lodge
Senate Foreign Relations
Wilson
League of Nations Comenant
League
America
Murdutorium
Amt Uke
Cascades
Oregon
San Fenneisco
Pacific Center
Tacome
Beattie
Tim
Xentile Hotel
Arena
Wilcoo
Ocean
Serue
Wilken
Fitzgerald
Saa
Diuiets
Navy Department
Koleos
Pacific
Agokane
Nbe Oidrem
United States
Maye
Spokane
Rhiden
Ameter
Devren
Sevater Molinchester
League of Allons
Johnson Attacks the League Plan at Multiple Stops
Senator Hiram W. Johnson of California opposed the League of Nations covenant in speeches across Des Moines Sioux Falls St. Louis Omaha Indianapolis and Kansas City. He argued Congress should resist ratification and defend American independence detailing battles with reservationists and criticizing President Wilson, Japan, and Allied promises.
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Moines
Senate
United States
Hiram W. Johnon
California
Williams I Deru
Hibe
Wis
Johnson
Chicago
Washington
Grant Club
One League For
Bonth
Wilson
Sioux Falls
Benster Johnson
AL St. Louis
Colleeum
Bora
Omaha
League of Heathens
Germany
Shantang
Japan
Siberian
The
United
Borah
League of Nations
American Republic
Indianapolis
Johnson Quke
Kansas City
Hurah
Port Laden
Lews
Reed
Missouri
McCumber Presents His Report On Reservations
Washington report outlines revision of German armament policy and changes to strong reservations. Senate hearing by Senator McCumber of North Dakota with the foreign relations committee prepares the matter for the next session and sets a course for potential adjustments.
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McCumber
Washington
McCumber Republicus
North Finktoth
Tirmuk
Lense
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Stephen C. Mason
National Association of Manufacturers
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American Federation of Labor
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Run
Parie
Hungary
Emanel
Beta Kun
Sirtun
Budapest
Aakine
Vidette Eenrepuelaer
Obregon
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Fee
Williembridge
Trans- Borough Bank
Northwest
Arthur L. Willard
New Mexico
Portand
Covenant
Des Moines
Batte
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