President's Request Wins Rejection of Lodge's Resolution
Washington, Nov 19 The Senate rejected the resolution of ratification of the peace treaty with Lodge reservations by 39 to 55. Four Democrats Gore Shield Smith of Georgia and Walsh of Massachusetts joined 36 Republicans for adoption. The Senate then voted to reconsider its action to allow another vote after possible compromises.
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Washington
Senate
Gore
Shields
Smith
Georgia
Walsh
Massachusetts
Lapara Wife Refuses Blood Money Over Husband Death
Francisco Cal Nov 20 Mrs Antone Lapara tearfully renounced any claim to the $10 000 offered by a wealthy businessman if her husband is executed in San Quentin. She said the money would bring only unhappiness and remind her of her husband's death on the gallows. She declared her husband innocent and vowed to work to avoid profit from his death. Efforts seek Governor Stephens to commute Lapara s death sentence to life imprisonment in a black hand murder case.
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Fan Francisco
Cal
Antone Lapara
San Quentin Prison
Lapara
Stephens
Adjustment of Wages to Come in Open Conference
Washington reports fuel administrator Garfield telling coal operators and miners the public must have coal and will pay a fair price. He outlined data to set possible wage moves, noting 1918 costs and profits while stressing the public interest and need for reasonable returns under government control.
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Washington
Wilson
Oet
Garfield
United States
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Congress
Pera
William Green
Garfed
Percy Tetlow
Dynamite in Mail Plot Claimed Targets Officials
Philadelphia police announce a nationwide red plot to slay federal state and city officials with explosive Christmas mail packages. Superintendent James Robinson says the information is reliable and links to radicals rounded up in a national crackdown.
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Philadelphia
James Robinson
Mystery Plane Suspected in Liquor Runs
County officials suspect a weekly airplane visiting Mitchell transports liquor. The craft reportedly lands briefly on opposite city sides, with liquor appearing soon after. Whisky prices in the area run about 29 dollars a quart, suggesting air shipments could yield a profit margin.
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Mitchell, &. D
Mitchell
Governor Ready to Seize Mines Amid Miner Standoff
Des Moines Nov 20 Governor Harding said the state will take over coal mines if Illinois miners refuse to return to work after receiving an official opinion from Attorney General Havner granting power to assume production. The governor planned to consult mine owners and announce his decision once they respond.
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Des Moines
Harding
Havner
Abhia
Peace Treaty Timeline and Wilson Lodge Battle
A historical overview traces the 1918 1919 arc of the Versailles peace process with Armistice November 11 1918 Paris talks May 7 treaty handover June 28 and Wilson’s Senate push July 10. It covers Lodge reservations debates Hitchcock opposition and the push toward ratification amid tense Senate action and Wilson letters.
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Paris
Germany
Versailles
Wilson
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Oo
Mouse Saves Enemies Tale From Ling Texas Incident
A chaotic scene in Ling Texas on Tuesday ends with two women, Mrs C R McKay and Mrs J C McKay, overcome by escaping gas after a drunken intruder forced a door open and disturbed them while investigators report the gas fire had gone out.
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Ling
Tex
RR. Mckay
J. C. MckKay
Tr. Meckay
Lodge rejects Wilson demand to drop reservations on treaty
Senator Lodge denounces President Wilson in a heated reply regarding a pact ratification. He says the Senate will not be commanded to approve the treaty without reservations already adopted by a wide majority. The fight hinges on administration senators and their conference.
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Hitchcock
Lodge
Wilson
Senate
United States
Daring robber Carlisle eludes vast Wyoming hunt
William Carlisle, fresh from a state penitentiary escape, robbed two trains in Wyoming on Tuesday. Armored posses and U.S. cavalry from Fort Russell joined the chase as authorities, noting Carlisle spared women and children in prior robberies. He fled after a shootout near Medicine Bow, leaving a bloodstained scene and threatening to resist capture with high powered rifles.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
William Carlisle
State Penitentiary
United States Cavalry
Fort Russe
Carlisle
Wyoming
Bardit
Kool
Medicine Row
Winslow
U. SS
Db. I. Hudson
Medicine Bow
Limited
Wyomsutter
Tuenday
Rock Ctver
Fcot
Carrice
Cariiale
Returned Soldier Guilty of Murder in Iowa Case
James Townsend, a returned soldier, was found guilty of first degree murder by a Dubuque district court jury after killing his stepfather Frank Crees on a riverfront houseboat last August. He fractured the skull with a window weight, dragged the body to the river, and dumped it in the Mississippi channel. the Crees houseboat burned the same night. Townsend claimed he killed to protect his sister from an alleged assault.
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Dubuque
James Townsend
Townsend
Frank Crees
Towinsend
Iowan Arrest on New Check Game
Redfield Iowa November 20 Lewis of Council Bluffs was arrested by local police on a charge of using the mails to defraud. Orders for his arrest came from the Council Bluffs post office. It is alleged he forged a draft to Montgomery Ward Co for 260 dollars on October 18 1919. The company sent goods for part of the amount and a refund check for 60.88 dollars.
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Redfield
Lewis
Council Bluffs, Lu
United States
Post Office
Council Bluffs
Montgomery Ward & Co
Council Blufe
Education to Feature Prohibition Campaign
Wheelington November campaign statement by John P L Kramer prohibition commissioner outlines efforts to educate public sentiment and organize officers to enforce dry laws. He says enforcement will occur where public support exists and aims to make breaking the law risky.
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Wheelington
Campalen
John PL
Kramer
Iquor
United States
Army
Berger Defends Candidacy Amid Espionage Inquiry
Milwaukee Wisconsin Victor Berger, seeking re election from Wisconsin Fifth district, promotes a pro humanity stance. He says he is not pro German but international, favoring German English French Polish and humanity while criticizing his 1919 espionage act conviction and the resulting exclusion as a dangerous precedent.
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Mibwaukee
Wis
New
Victor Berger
Congress
Fifth Congressional District
Wisconsin
International
Berger
Terrible drought sweeps Australia
Australia chiefly New South Wales endures the most devasting drought since white men settled. Stocks and crops fail, seal wheat doubtful for next season, hundreds or thousands of settlements ruined, northwestern New South Wales described as stripped of all green, towns littered with cattle skeletons and rabbits arriving in vast numbers.
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London
Australia
New South Wales
Sydney
Daily Mail
Punbrooke
Government saves vast sum on wartime contracts
Wellington reports the War Department liquidation commission says it reduced government outlay by 1 559 275 000 dollars in winding up 22 496 wartime contracts. Credit sales of surplus property total 550 23 205 to France and liberated Europe. Surplus U S sales reach 9 0 0 0 0 0.
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Wellington
War Department
Lquidation Commission
France
Europe
Imouth
United States
Jenkins Will Not Be Molested by Mexicans
Washington reports the Mexican acting minister told the American ambassy that Puotin authorities were instructed not to molest William O. Jenkins, the American consurn agent arrested on alleged collusion in kidnapping by lienats. Jenkins was released after arrest but confined to his home.
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Jenkins
Washington
Mexico City
Puotin
Wiliaam O. Jenkins
Lanets
Lia Hurne
Men Who Loated Bad Checks Sentenced in Vermilion Court
Henry Klock and ten Powell of Vonterville pleaded guilty to forgery in Vermilion court. Each received a three year term in the state prison. Also noted were additional defendants tied to forged papers totaling 413 dollars in Lulen and Janvela counties.
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Filandresu
S. G
Flenry Klock
Ten Powell
Vonterville
Crorst
Vermilion
Wite
Prigon
Tou Men
A. Wier Gelil
Bil
Wias
Lulen
Janvela
Omaha Mayor Agrees to Aid Governor in Riot Probe
Linorin Nevada official and Omaha mayor will cooperate with a governor appointed investigation into conduct of law enforcement during the Omaha riot. The pledge was disclosed in a public letter from Mair Smith of Omaha to Governor Mekhone.
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Linorin
Willingnom
Omaha
Bmilth
Switzerland Joins League In Mixed Diplomatic Move
Berne reports Switzerland officially joins the League of Nations after eight days of deliberation. The decision follows a long, tentative adhesion process and marks a new phase in Swiss international relations.
Woman Pushes Baby Buggy Killed by Auto
Davenport, Iowa wife Mrs Jessie Vea was killed crossing a street when an auto driven by W O Bastid struck her buggy. The baby survived with miraculous escape. Rashid arrested on manslaughter charge.
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Davenport
Jessie Vea
W. O. Bastid
Vou Gine Peihing
Winneenes
Rashid
Glass resigns to take seat in Senate
Washington date Nov 14 Carter Glass former secretary of the treasury resigns and a letter from President Wilson urges him to accept a United States Senate appointment from Virginia. No successor at the treasury was named and it is believed Glass will not start Senate duties until the next session of Congress in December.
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Glass
Senate
Washington
Carter Glass
Treasury
Wilson
Transportation chief: coal shortage not curbing rail service
Chicago dispatch reports Rail Director Walker D Hines after a meeting with regional directors says transportation will not be curtailed now due to coal shortages. Some districts will get large coal consignments while others face restrictions and possible passenger service cuts amid miners resistance and potential embargo considerations.
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Chicago
Walker D. Hines
Hlines
Hines
L. Bush
Southwestern
St. Louis
Washington
Union
West Virginia
Central West
Kenny J. Allen
Kansans
Governor Allen
Northwest
Duluth
Great Lakes
Prunce of Wales Broadway Prune Is Latest NYC Stop
The Prince of Wales visited New York on his third day and toured landmarks including the Woolworth Building and Trinity Church. He attended a Broadway musical and lingered on Broadway with friends, slipping from his escort and remaining unrecognized. His appearance was the centerpiece of the 24th National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden.
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New York
Prince of Wales
Oshuloora
Kalamit Zo
Woolworth
Otock
Trinity Church
Brondwar
Metropolitan Opera House
Madison Square Garden
Reputations Tested in Minnesota Pan Mate Case
Hearings by the Minnesota tax or trade commission examined letters from investors nationwide about the Pan Mate company founder Randolfa. Letters praised the promoter's reputation among business men to show St. Cloud stakeholders vetted his character before agreeing to serve as directors of the motor company.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Bive Sky Law Comminaion
Pan Mate
Brower
Jadolfa
St. Cloud
Minn
Panidolfo
Motor Company
Young Men’s International Convention Opens
Delegates from many nations gather in Detroit for the Opening of the international convention of the Young Men's Hebrew Association. The morning session heard reports and adopted rules while nominating committees were selected and deliberations planned for the afternoon.
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Detroit
Mich
Young Mena Uheibe- Lian
United States Chain promises new flour in weeks
The United States Chain corporation announced it will offer pure straight flour in 24 and 24 pound packages in about three weeks in major cities. Retail price expected around 75 cents for a 12 1/2 pound sack.
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States Chain Corporation
Rain Corporation
Jaree
Legion raids burn radical literature in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on November 20, over 300 American Legion members raided socialist headquarters, confiscated and burned radical literature including items from the Communist Labor Party and socialist publishers. Mayor John Galvin condemned the raid as mob rule and pledged to investigate police inaction.
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American Legion
Cincnnati
Ohio
Ri. W. Wie
Cincinnati
John Galvin
Socialist Party
Communist Labor Party of America
Socialist Publication Society
Brooklyn
Liberators
Cleveland
Socialist Soviet Republic of Russia
Nicolat Lenine
Red flag law to be invoked in West Virginia raids
Fairmount West Virginia officials announce the red flag law will be invoked to apprehend radical agitators in Marlow County. Inspector O'Brien and Judge Lowe spoke as trials begin for those captured in recent raids in the mount district. A youth discharged from the Army testified tearfully while another labeled him an anarchist amid circulating radical literature.
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Fairmount
W. Va
Uct
West
Inspector O'Brien
U S Threatens to Withdraw Pact Amid Treaty Talks
London dispatch reports pressure over the Versatiles treaty with Premier Clearge aligning with Wilson’s stance. The Chronicle says if the U S refuses, other nations may proceed without American participation for years, urging Britain and France to pursue renewed league cooperation.
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London
United States
Wilson
Ue Chronicle
Lloyd Clearge
Britain
France
Europe
League
Harem Fashion Fades in Turkey Amid High Costs
In Constantinople daily life grows costly and Turks struggle to afford large harems. The high living expenses push many to reduce wives and expensive social customs as theaters and leisure become unaffordable for the average household.
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Washington, Ney
Turkey
Revert Arrive
Constantinople
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