Amendments to Make Sacrifices Urged in Ratification Debate
Washington Sept 11 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee report urges speedy ratification of the peace treaty with the league covenant without amendments. Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska leads the minority in denying that the conference can call German representatives to Paris and warns amendments would force concessions and harm export trade. The report notes twelve concessions the U S would lose if the treaty fails, while majority reservations are said to destroy the league.
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Little Rising Sun Awaits Pardon Board Action
In Bianerck North Dakota a Native American prisoner known as Little Rising Sun has waited 14 years in a cell for word from the state board of pardons. The board recently commented on the Indian sentence for an alleged murder, and the prisoner anxiously awaits their decision.
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45 Persons Adrift in Small Boats
Miami Florida September 11 A wireless message said 46 persons were adrift in small boats between Powey Rock lighthouse and cart Florida about 16 miles offshore Possibly ship crews from the gale that swept the area yesterday Boats have left to bring them in authorities reported no identity details yet
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Plan For Settling The Teschen Question Adopted By Council
Paris reports the supreme council adopted a plan to resolve the Teschen mining district dispute between Poland and Czecho Slovakia. A plebiscite will be held in the district to determine its future.
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House panel trims deficiency funds across departments
Washington dispatch notes the appropriations committee slashed deficiency funding for nearly all government departments. The bill, as reported, provides more than fourteen million dollars less than total asked, reflecting a substantial economy drive in the current session.
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Dock Workers as Employers Meeting in Duluth Today
Duluth and Superior coal dock operators meet with striking workers in an effort to reach concessions. The long strike, ongoing since August 6, has halted coal movement and raised tensions with reports of a fire at yards holding 100 000 tons of coal. Authorities deny a strikebreaker was fired upon.
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Bratianu Cabinet in Romania Seen Facing Change
Fragmentary reports suggest Bratianu's Romanian cabinet may have fallen or faced collapse. Widespread speculation ties the potential change to shifts in policy on the Hungarian issue and broader regional tensions.
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Nine games to be played in world's series
Cincinnati Sept 11 nine games will be played in the world series this year as against seven last year August Herrmann chairman of the national commission announced today Herrmann said the majority of clubs of both the national and American leagues had ratified the recommendation that nine games be played
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Five deaths from Boston riots shake city
Boston records five killed and about twenty wounded as riots erupt following police desertions. Margaret Walsh died after being wounded by state guards in South Boston while a mob clash occurred. Raymond Bayes, in a sailor uniform, was shot near Boston Common while fleeing soldiers ending a dice game. Governor Coolidge assumed full military authority as state troops stood ready for emergency duty.
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Red River Power rates cut by state commission
The Grand Forks plant of Red River Power is ruled over-equipped compared with Fargo, prompting a 13 percent rate reduction on light power and heat. The commission orders cooperation to find a fair valuation, reduce rates, and examine plant operations in detail, with audits and further investigation to ensure equitable charges for consumers.
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Rates Rept 1 fstory of the Cane
The state filed to reduce rates for Grand Forks and Fargo after increases by two companies on Jan 1 1918 and July 1 1918. The case was argued before the state railway commission in Bismarck on March 25 with Assistant Attorney General Packard for the state. Northern States Power controls the two plants as part of H M Byllesby system.
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Republicans Seek Moderated Reservation Accord On Peace Treaty
In Washington on September 11, Republican senators moved toward an early agreement on reservations to the peace treaty. Senators proposing milder changes than Lodge submitted substitutes and said he favored them personally. Republicans also reported renewed Democratic support for a modified reservation. Lodge urged Republican senators to stay in Washington until the treaty work progressed.
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Miners Oppose Plan for One Great Union
Cleveland dispatch reports United Mine Workers of America adopted the committee recommendation revoking the charter of West Canadian miners for joining the Winnipeg organized one big union. Only one dissenting vote noted. About 6 percent of miners remain in the national body. Officers reports sparked policy questions. a resolution condemned U S Railroad Administration policy and urged government action to ensure railroads pay the same coal price as other businesses. North Dakota forecast fair and warmer tonight with cloudiness. Friday hotter with increased clouds.
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President Wilson appeals for peace treaty in Billings
President Wilson spoke to about 8,000 Montanans in Billings urging ratification of the world peace treaty. He framed the measure as a peoples’ settlement beyond a simple German peace, warning that a lone American stance would require a large army and broader domestic reforms to curb monopolies and foster industrial democracy.
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Great Britain Wants Most of German Ships
London reports that Britain aims to receive 2,500,000 tons of 3,000,000 tons of German shipping to be divided among the Allies by the reparations commission after peace ratification. An official of the Ministry of Shipping cautions the plan is delicate and fraught with intricate negotiations yet to be completed.
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Serbians Not Informed Of Treaty Signing
Paris dispatch reports the Serbian delegation advising the peace center that Belgrade’s government fall prevents obtaining instructions on signing the Austrian treaty. It will wait for a new cabinet to be formed before proceeding.
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14 Year Old Boy Shoots Big Bear in Libby Mont
Libby Montana reports a 14 year old boy shot a big bear near the town with details scarce in the brief note dated September 11. No injuries to the boy are mentioned and the incident appears to be a local wildlife encounter.
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