Taft Proposes Interpretations to Promote Peage Treaty
Former President Taft writes to Senator Hitchcock and other leaders urging interpretative reservations to aid ratification of the peace treaty. He argues for a middle ground between drastic reservations and unmodified approval, outlining six interpretive proposals to satisfy Republican and some Democratic critics while preserving Article 10 and other key provisions.
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Troops to Control Prisoners In Disciplinary Barracks
Leavenworth Kansas July 26 arrival of troops from Fort Riley Camp Dodge and Camp Grant expected to end the prisoner strike in the disciplinary barracks. Commandant Rice said inmates will come out of cells and work as emergency troops arrive. Bread and water reported as the mutineers only rations while two convicts who tunneled under the wall last night were wounded attempting to flee.
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Army bomber flight to circle the United States begins
An army bombing plane with five aboard led by Lieut. Col. R. Hartz took off from Bolling Field at 10 am on a nearly 8000 mile journey around the nation. The route includes 95 cities across 41 states from Augusta to Duluth and Seattle and back to Washington aboard a two engine U 5S Martin Bomber.
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Lodge Demands French Treaty in Senate Fight
Senate debate centers on Lodge resolution urging President Wilson to submit the Franco American defense treaty to the Senate for ratification. Brandegee and Robinson spar over information, reservations, and public access as Wilson weighs White House discussions with senators.
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Sugar ration in Chicago hit by grocers
Chicago on July 2 saw sections of the city placed on a reduced sugar ration by retail grocers. Buyers were limited to two pounds as officials of the American Sugar Refining Company cited refinery orders rather than market conditions. Retailers then held back from consumers.
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Wilson Denies Shantung Treaty Claim and Prefers Modifications
The article reports President Wilson denying claims he drafted the Shantung provisions in the Germany peace treaty. A White House statement says he used all permissible influence to modify them and believed Japan’s actions would clarify matters. Senate Republicans push reservations to protect U S independence and Monroe Doctrine and open covenants in the League of Nations debate.
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Hog prices set new records at multiple markets
Cleveland hog buyers paid up to 23.90 per 100 pounds at the stock yards. St Louis hog prices rose to 24.10 per 100 pounds this morning, surpassing forecasts and marking a fresh high.
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Conference Fails to Settle Yorks Mine Strike
London July 25 executives of the miners federation met Premier Lloyd George and government members to try to end the York shire coal field dispute. No settlement was reached in the morning session and the conference adjourned until evening. About 450000 miners are idle and a government order halts Cardiff coal exports.
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Wheat and Corn Rise on Buenos Aires Market
In Buenos Aires on July 35, wheat and corn climbed to record highs. Wheat hit 18 pesos per 100 kilos, up 1 peso, while corn rose to about 1 peso per kilo, an increase of 1 peso from opening. A public visitor noted the market scene at Laie N. f. la shovel for convenience.
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U S Plans Giant Atlantic Liners For War and Trade
The Shipping Board outlines two 1000 foot ships, larger than Leviathan, to cross the Atlantic in four days with 65 000 gross tons and 110000 horsepower. They will carry 1007 saloon, 600 second class, 1200 steerage passengers, 1000 crew, and include cargo space, gun emplacements, and a seaplane launch area for use as commerce destroyers in war.
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Beer Rule on Per Cent Alcohol Held Prohibitive
Federal Judge Chatfield ruled 2.76 percent beer falls under wartime prohibition as intoxicating. Schmauder, jailed in New Haven, must plead to indictment and case may go to the Supreme Court. Senator Sterling says the Senate will pass a similar prohibition enforcement bill with a fixed alcohol content.
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Emerson Sentenced to Life for Mother's Murder
Roy Emerson was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his mother at Creston on May 6. Judge Puller imposed bonds of 615,000, which Emerson's attorneys said they would appeal. The court granted satay of sentence until Saturday.
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Committee to Probe Burleson Policies
United Press reports the House committee on expenditures in the post office department will thoroughly investigate Postmaster General Burleson’s conduct. Chairman Zihiman says the inquiry will await the August recess and Burleson will be summoned to defend the administration. The item follows a note on a sarcastic letter critiquing the English telephone system.
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Fall Reveals Letters on Villa Conference and Mexican Affairs
Washington reports Senator Albert Fall of New Mexico disclosed correspondence about possible talks with Mexican bandit leader Villa. Letters show Hunt proposing a border meeting with influential Americans, including Fall. Fall claimed no direct alignment with Mexican factions and criticized interception of Villa contact. In Mexico City dispatches, Barragan summarized the Cheyenne sailors robbery and Villa region violence with bandits and patrol actions near Tampico.
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Forest fires rage in Michigan delta county danates region
Governor orders nearly all state police and fire marshals to Delta county to combat large forest fires near June City. A trainload of officials departs, with others to follow from Cheboygan and additional ports as crews mobilize to contain the widespread blazes.
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