Hughes Suggests Reservations in Accepting Peace Covenant
Washington reports that Charles Evans Hughes of New York urges reservations to the League of Nations covenant. He advises entering with reasonable safeguards to protect U S security, arguing a middle ground between aloofness and commitment and noting reservations should be part of ratification.
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U S Business Men Allowed Through Coblenz Bridgehead
Army headquarters authorized five commercial travelers to proceed through the Coblenz bridgehead into the German interior. This permission opens the door for re opening trade relations between the United States and Germany and allows American firms to compete with European houses in the German market.
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American Pays Ransom for Son Released
John West Taompaon an American ranchman near Mexico City paid 1500 pesos to bandits to secure the release of his 14 year old son. Acting on Mexican government advice the state department was advised of the payment. Mexican authorities feared the boy would be killed if money was not paid.
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Washington
John West Taompaon
Mexio City
State Department
Marines Leave Brest as Second Division Heads for New York
The voyage of Marine units from Brest continues with several formations already aboard ships including the Fifth Regiment and elements of the Sixth Regiment under Major General John A. Lejeune. Other units depart July 30 and arrive in New York by mid August aboard ships Rijmand Wilhelmina and Sante Paula, with the Eleventh Regiment absorbing guarding companies for return.
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No Blame in Tractor Death in Fargo Case
Fargo North Dakota July 38 The Coroner's Jury found Joseph Horgan killed Thursday when thrown under a tractor by an automobile driven by Dr. E L Owenson of Grace City North Dakota. No blame was placed on the driver.
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Democratic Senators Report Satisfactory Talks With President
The article notes Democratic Senators meeting with the President in Washington on July 28 regarding a peace treaty. Senator Thomas of Colorado called discussions highly satisfactory, while others attended briefings as conferences with Republicans continued. The White House described the treaty as needing Senate approval without changes or full rejection, with potential reservations seen as risky.
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Chicago Race Riots Leave Two Dead and Many Injured
Chicago reports describe renewed violence in the South Side Black Belt with two deaths and numerous injuries among whites and blacks. Police say the clash began near the 29th Street beach after a raft incident and escalated into a citywide riot with officers attacked and gunfire across the district.
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Behtingeae Tri Force
Job O'Brien
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Confesses to Murder of Six Year Old Child
Chicago July 25 Thomas Wizgerald confessed to the murder of Janet Willinson six years old. He slept last night for the first time in four days and appeared unsettled, with playmates and past acts examined by authorities. A crowd gathered as the inquest began outside the police station while the jury began consideration.
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American loan obtained by German bank
Berlin dispatch via exchange telegraph reports Martin Nordege acting for Deutsche Bank of Berlin obtained an American loan of 100000040 dollars. It states ten percent of the loan would be deposited in foreign bonds to the German banks credit.
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London
Martin Nordege
Deutsche Bank of Berlin
Berlin
Financial Clauses Of Austrian Treaty Spark Protests
Vienna reports widespread protests from newspapers and financial circles over the peace terms offered Austria. Analysts warn of imminent bankruptcy unless the terms are changed as the crown plunges to a record low of 2% cents.
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Austria
Gates Declares Carranza An Enemy Of World
Baltimore archaeologist William Gates testified before the house rules committee that President Carranza harms his people and civilization. He accused Hale and Steffens of German influence and said American press spreads Carranza propaganda. Gates cited bandit activity under Carranza’s military regime and worsened conditions in Mexico.
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Stand Wilson anticipates early settlement of treaty dispute
Paris reports suggest President Wilson may press for early settlement of postwar treaty disputes. The Allied note urges Hungary to oust Bela Kun and form a representative government to lift blockades and secure food. Other items include Bauer resigning as Austrian foreign minister, Renner seeking more time for Austria to answer terms, and fleet movements through the Panama Canal.
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Soviet troops may quit Bela Kun support
Budapest troops of the Hungarian Soviet government were said to be about to abandon support of Bela Kun, the head of the communist government, according to advices received from Vienna. Kun's financial embarrassment was reported as serious.
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Senate Passes Bill to Increase Army Officers
Washington July 28 Without a record vote the senate passed and sent to the house a bill to raise the number of commissioned officers in the army from 9500 to 18000 this year A sharp debate followed with calls to extend the session to aid discharged war workers and curb living costs Republicans Mondell and Clark supported a recess plan and noted the league of nations would delay action while the peace treaty remained unresolved.
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Methodist Conference Closes at Devils Lake North Dakota
The Sunday program at Chatangua Grounds ended the Methodist workers convention in Devils Lake North Dakota after several days. The final day ran from 7 a.m. to 9 40 p.m. Speakers included Rev. G H Quigsey Minot district Rev T A Olson Grand Forks district Bishop Richard J Cooke Helena Dr Bert E Smith Minneapolis and Rev H L Williston.
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President may clarify Shantung reserve questions in Senate talks
Washington reports two key issues in week ten of Senate debate on the peace treaty. President Wilson could soon outline a public stance on reservations and the league covenant. Republicans expect signals on Shantung and potential qualifications affecting ratification.
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Wilson to Meet Senators During the Day
President Wilton planned engagements with nearly a dozen senators and representatives to discuss the peace treaty and League of Nations covenant. Scheduled visitors included Thomas of Colorado Smith of Arizona Johnson of South Dakota Hudspeth of Texas former Speaker Clark and Stevenson of Minnesota.
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Prison strikers return to work at Fort Leavenworth
About 1 300 prisoners from three camps resumed duties inside the Fort Leavenworth walls after a week in cells and a prior walkout. Colonel Sedgwick Rice confirmed no repeat of last Tuesday’s demonstration as guards enforced orders.
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House Adopts Resolution For Long Recess
The House adopted a resolution for a recess from August 2 to September 9 with the Senate expected to stay at work on the peace treaty. The Senate approved the House recess without discussion.
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Forest Fire Sweeps Shore Near Lutsen Lake Superior
A serious forest fire is sweeping the territory near Lutsen on the north shore of Lake Superior about 20 miles southwest of Grand Marais, according to a brief report to the state forestry department in St. Paul.
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Lutsen
Lake Superior
Grand Marais
State Forestry Department
Miners Return to Work After Derbyshire Settlement
London July 28 British miners resume work in Derbyshire after a week long strike ends with a settlement between the miners federation and the government. In Yorkshire about 200,000 miners remain on strike.
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Third Division Ordered Home From Occupied Germany
The Third Division of the American Army is ordered home from the occupied area of Germany. Training for Breta August 5 will begin. Guns helped halt Germans on the Marne a year ago and will be shipped on barges down the Rhine to Rotterdam for the United States. The embarkation port movement is expected to complete within a week. Preparatory offers for turning over to the transportation department were received this morning. The division has held a sector on the left bank of the Rhine.
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