3000 Made Homeless In Texas Hurricane Hit Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi faces a devastating gulf hurricane with at least 16 to 25 believed dead in the city and thousands homeless. Reports from Odem and Sinton speak of rising casualties and bodies recovered near Nueces Bay. Troops patrol streets as relief trains approach and oil pollution coats the water, complicating rescue efforts.
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31 473 Men In Seven Regular U S Divisions
Washington reports the seven regular divisions at full strength total 31 473 officers and men, barely more than one division’s size. By Sept 9 the army had 401 979 on the rolls, with 46 000 in Europe and 5 500 en route home. Officer resignations in the regular establishment persist, causing concern.
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War Department
Ginnie
Insa
Europe
Offi Ciass
Arrangements Made For Trial Of Milk Dealers
Chicago dispatch reports arrangements completed for the trial of milk producers' officials on conspiracy to fix milk prices and curb competition. About 100 witnesses are expected from the state and a similar number from the defense. The Milk Producers' Association includes 16 427 members across northern Illinois Indiana and southern Wisconsin.
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Milk Producers’ Association
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Wisconsin
Morgenthau to present report on Jews in Poland
Paris Sept 16 Henry Morgenthau head of the American commission to investigate treatment of Jews in Poland held a conference with the American delegation. He will submit his report within a few days. Major General Edgar Jadwin has gone to Kiev to continue the investigations. The commission did not find Polish government instigated outrages. The Morgenthau report will deplore racial issues and stress reconciliation in the new Poland.
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Paris
Henry Morgenthau
Poland
Edgar Jadwin
Kiev
Morgentina
German Guns To Be Melted And Made Into Statue
New York residents embrace an equestrian Lafayette statue to stand on the former site of the Statue of Liberty. The Lafayette Memorial Association plans to raise 60000 francs and cast part of the statue from bronze melted from German artillery captured in the war. Foch was invited to unveil on Lafayette Day next year.
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Avilla
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City employees refuse to break up their unions
In Macon Georgia Baptists and city Bremen authorities remained firm, resisting Civil Service Commission demands and declining to yield to union breakup pressure. Representatives stated they would preserve existing union structures despite the commission's requests.
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Bremen
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Diebend
Shortage of Three Billion Is Forecast
Washington reports a forecasted shortage of more than three billion dollars by July 1, 1920 as the treasury faces expenditures of 10.83 billion and revenues around 7.23 billion. Chairman Good urges strict economy across government and warns production costs and money supply must be lowered to relieve unrest and high living costs.
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Good
Appropriations Committee
House
U S Urges Date for Return of King Chau to China
Honolulu reports the United States has asked Japan to fix a definite date for the return of King Chau to China. The request was relayed via the Nippo Jiji with no immediate response. Washington officials expect a Japanese reply could influence Senate debates on the peace treaty.
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Chau
China
Nippu Jiji
Ecable
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Wilson
Lansing
Japan
Kiso Chau
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Chatt
Democrats Predict Victory in Senate Treaty Debate
Washington date Sept 16 reports that the Senate resumed the German peace treaty debate with Senator Sherman attacking the President and the League of Nations. Democratic leaders anticipate a solid bloc against amendments while expecting some Republican support to defeat them. They warn reservations may fail to secure two thirds and could lead to negotiations rather than ratification.
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Calgary's Early Growth Stuns Stampede Attendees
Calgary Alberta observers note the city’s surprising growth from a small frontier post to a regional hub. They recall that by 1901 Calgary's population was about six thousand, with eight years earlier a few huts marking the outskirts and the Mounted Police presence shaping the town. The arrival of rail brought change, replacing early drainage routes, and Cree uprisings tested authorities as Calgary evolved into a central metropolis.
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Minnesota Senate Passes Bonus Bill
In Paul Minnesota the senate acted on a house bill granting bounty or bonus pay to soldiers sailors and marines who served during wartime. The measure aims to provide financial recognition for those who served the colors in prior conflicts and aligns with military service acknowledgment.
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Minnesota Senate
Annual Meeting of Foreigners in New York
The first annual congress of the League of Bathonian Lefty Lithuanians and Ukrainians of America opened in New York. Delegates represent about three million residents. Subjects include the German treaty, Polish invasions, and establishing commercial relations with four former Russian empire republics.
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Sherman Attacks the Nations League in Senate Speech
Washington. Senator Sherman Republican Illinois baseball style prose attacks the League of Nations. He warns if the league covenant passes American mothers will cradle sons to fill muster rolls and die in foreign wars. He accuses President Wilson of weakness and argues crisis demands focusing on American safety and government integrity.
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Milwaukee Carey Metre Wins Tough Ten Round Decision
Telegraphic briefs report Milwaukee reporter Carey Metre secured a newspaper decision over Mickey Kerat in a ten round bout. Related items note Liberty Iron Works sold government airplanes for 8650 each, resold to Curtiss for 800, and various postwar political developments across Paris Berlin and Jackson Minnesota.
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Carey Metre
Mickey Kerat
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Liberty Iron Works
Curtiss Manufacturing Company
Congressionircraft Investigation Committee
Proposal to make Wilson a member of labor body
New York dispatch reports proposals to admit the president to the American Federation of Labor and to cancel all strikes to meet a perceived peril to democracy. The league for partnership and industrial democracy circulated the message to Gompers and AFL leaders. The group was formed by John J. Fierce and Isadore Epatel a, linked to a committee appointed by James P. Holland to study industrial conditions. Holland’s committee had urged a six month industrial truce, which Holland repudiated and removed Hostein and Pierce from the committee.
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Hostein
Pierce
Vote of thanks given Pershing ends sword gift plan
Washington September 16 opposition from several members led house leaders to drop a proposed $10,000 sword gift to General Pershing. A resolution of thanks to Pershing and his officers passed, with Independent Rep. Schall dissenting. The Senate received the measure noting thanks to Pershing and his troops for their service. No sword was mentioned in the floor action.
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Europe
Situation In Russia Still Critical Says Minister Of Interior
In Omsk on September 3 the Interior Minister M. Pepelaw told Zemstvo representatives the front remains serious though less critical than before. He blamed inadequate support for reverses, noted Bolshevik conditions are similar, and said Russia has reorganized forces for a new offensive while urging municipal and Zemstvo bodies to back the army.
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Omsk
M. Pepelaw
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Zemstvyos
Crowe to Succeed Lloyd George on Supreme Council
Sir Eyre Crowe, long time under secretary for foreign affairs, sails from London to Paris to take the British plenipotentiary role on the supreme council of the peace conference. He will sit as ambassador, succeeding Prime Minister David Lloyd George amid shifting post treaty duties.
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Paris
Eyre Crowe
London
David Lloyd George
Germany
Lloyd George
J. Balfour
Russian Forces Launch Archangel Offensive On Bolsheviks
Paris report says Russian troops advance on the Archangel front with a successful operation in railway sectors. Russian volunteers announce occupation of Onega, a town captured by Bolsheviks in a prior push northward.
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Paris
Havas
Archangel
Onega
Germana Withdraw From Coal Board Statement
Berlin reports German representatives have withdrawn from the International Coal Commission. The decision follows disputes over principles for distribution of fuel, now embedded in agreements concluded at Berlin. The withdrawal reflects a shift in stance as officials cite changes in commission rules since the accord.
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Associated Preas
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Becaue
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Schafer Record to Discontinue Publication
In this week’s issue, the Schafer Record announces its forthcoming discontinuation. The notice, though brief, confirms the halt of publication under Schafer.
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Schafer
Penicanas
Chief Dies in Old Peoples Home at Age One Hundred
An elderly man aged about 100 has died in an old peoples home after residing there for many years. His aged wife passed away about five years ago.
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Indiag
Coal ships return to Duluth today
Duluth Minn September 16 Four vessels Peter White Oakes Ford and Wolfe returned to Duluth Superior harbor last night after a dock strike halted unloading More ships may return once docks reopen and the embargo on loading coal at down lake ports was lifted by the Cleveland based Coal Dealers association Ashland Wisconsin September 16 striking dock workers at Clarkson Clark and Reiss coal docks returned to work with a cent an hour raise threatening renewed walkouts if Clarkson dock refuses to rehire its men
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Reiss Coal Company
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Union Heads At Pittsburgh To Attend Meet
Pittsburgh September 16 The presidents of twenty four international unions labor leaders and organizers from across the country are expected to arrive for a meeting of the American Federation of Labor national committee for organizing iron and steel workers The committee will discuss the proposed nation wide steel workers strike set for September 22 and whether to defer it after the Washington industrial conference called by President Wilson W Z Foster says the strike has not been called off and will proceed if no unforeseen event intervenes President Gompers says he will not attend or influence the steel strike situation or Boston police difficulties and plans to remain away from Pittsburgh and Boston
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President Wilson Heads to California on Six Day West Tour
President Wilson begins a six day visit to California aboard the special train heading toward San Francisco. He left Portland late last night and will reach the Bay Area tomorrow morning as he continues to advocate for the peace treaty. Senator Hiram Johnson remains a vocal opponent in the home state.
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Swedish Workmen Will Have No Representatives
Stockholm reports Hermann Lindquist, head of the General Organization of Labor, says Swedish workers will not be represented at the Washington labor congress unless Germany and German Austria are invited. Similar stance from Norwegian and Danish workers underscores a shift in international labor solidarity.
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Associated Press
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General Organization of Labor
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Austria
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Post Organized at Barnesville Names Maurice Masterson Post
Barnesville Minnesota September 16 a new American Legion post has been organized and named the Maurice Masterson post in honor of the young man who made the supreme sacrifice. Masterson formerly studied at the University of Minnesota where he played a prominent role in debate services.
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American Legion
Maurice Masterson
Masterson
University of Minnesota
Constitution Day Observed in Crookston Schools
Constitution Day will be observed in Crookston with school programs at each city school. A focal citizen will speak at each event. There will be no public celebration.
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Crookston
Mine
Boot
Five Bandits Rob Minneapolis Bank for 33000
Five men claiming to be former soldiers robbed the Chicago State Bank on Lake Street in Minneapolis at midday, absconding with 33000 in cash. The raid occurred near the Chicago arenas area as officers chased leads from the scene. No injuries reported.
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Chicago State Bank
Lake Street
Chicago
$1 Counts Against Armour And Company Meat Case
Milwaukee win report notes information filed against Armour And Company Chi pack meat for a dollar amount. The records show the $1 claim kept in cold storage houses in Milwaukee for more than a year.
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Milwaukee
Armour and Company
Chi Pack
Law makers of Minnesota not allowed expenses
Minnesota lawmakers face scrutiny over improper expenses with investigations initiated in Saint Paul on September 16. Details remain unclear as officials review spending practices and ethics guidelines.
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Makers OF
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Lloyd George Hopes Ex-Emperor Is Handed To Allies
Paris dispatch says Premier Lloyd George aims to secure the surrender of former Emperor William to the Allies for trial. Le Journal reports he will press for action before leaving for Paris, framing William Hohenzollern as a grave breach of morality and treaty sanctity.
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Havas
Holland
William
le Journal Today
William Hohenzollern
Serbia to Sign Austrian Treaty
Parin Sept 16 Haven reports Serbia, one of two nations which did not join the late peace talks, will sign the Austrian treaty, marking a decisive alignment in the postwar pact process.
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Parin
Haven
Erbia
Firemen to Refuse Joining Boston Police Union
In Boston a unanimous vote by the firefighting force rejects joining the police union after a sympathetic strike proposal. Commissioner John Mulper states the action reflects firm stand by firemen meeting in St. Paul on September 14.
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S.merting
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