Viscount Grey Memoir Details Wilson’s 1916 Peace Move
Obscure memoir excerpts show Viscount Grey revealing President Wilson’s 1916 consideration of a US push for a conference to end the war. The notes discuss a proposed peace framework, Belgium, Alsace Lorraine, and Russia, plus potential US entry if Germany refused.
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Able Substitute Bob Veach Lifts Washington Lineup
Able Substitute Bob Veach, old Tiger star, will be seen in some of the games for the Washington bunch. The piece notes his timely wallop and maintained speed in the outfield, with quotes from Mr. Wilson about wartime diplomacy and the League of Nations linking peace terms to attendance by America. He quotes Wilson on returning home if his views are not accepted and confirms historical actions intertwining peace terms with the League of Nations.
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Cherry Sisters member runs for Cedar Rapids mayor
Miss Hifie Cherry, veteran of the Cherry Sisters vaudeville act, announces a mayoral platform to curb youth morals. She would enforce a curfew, close bathing beaches, and push for earlier home curfews for married couples. She previously sought the office in 1924 but was not nominated.
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Debate Over Art Education Sparks Local Controversy
A Mississippi observer notes opposition to teaching art in public schools, arguing schools should focus on reading writing and spelling. The speaker says such “high falutin' ideas” could threaten traditional values and the generation of artists. The remarks reflect a broader Iowa city debate on art in schools.
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Wall Street Opens Strong on Rate Hold and France Debt Deal
Wall Street in New York opened with a firm tone as traders priced in the New York Federal Reserve’s retention of the 3 12 percent rediscount rate and France’s Caillaux plan to begin annual debt payments of 40 million dollars for five years. Motors stay brisk with better inquiry for standard industrials. U S Steel and Baldwin gained about a point.
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Australia Nears Six Million Population Rise and Economy
Australia nears six million with March 731 population estimated at 5.9 million, a gain of 31 thousand in three months. Savings bank deposits on the same day total $800,525,000 as industrial output for the year ending June 1 reaches $1,971,000,000.
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Powers Limited Fleet Powers Withdrawn by Shipping Board
Washington Oct 1 The broad powers given to the fleet corporation last year on President Coolidge’s suggestion were withdrawn yesterday by the Shipping Board. The move curtails wartime authority and reshapes control over merchant fleet operations as the government winds down emergency powers.
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