Treaty Defeat Shocks Washington in 1919 Debate
President Wilson’s push for a League of Nations pact collapses as the Senate refuses to ratify. Republican and Democrat factions clash over reservations defending US sovereignty and the Monroe Doctrine. Brandegee warns the public to see through political rhetoric as the issue gains a partisan edge.
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United States
Washington
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Japan
League
Versailes
Hitchcock
Lenroot
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Brandegee
Rivers and Harbors Congress Meets in Washington
The fifteenth annual convention of the national rivers and harbors congress convenes December 9 to 11 in Washington. It urges better transportation facilities and argues funds must be allocated on business merit, not political pork, and not for purely local projects.
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National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Washington
Illinois Coal and Public Health Notes Across State
Sangamon county Justices of the peace and constables organized at the courthouse. Danville loads 7000 tons of soft coal for Indianapolis relief. Rockford schools gain 106400 for teacher pay raise after tax-levy approval. Benton reports record local improvements in Franklin Williamson counties for 1919. Springfield faces coal shortages risking schools and government idle time. Chicago rail and utility news cover wage trends, public health stats, and state actions.
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Marion
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Chicago
F C Honnold
Clinois Coat Operators’ Association
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State Department of Health
C. St. Clair Drake
Blue
United States Health Service
Hurricane Township
Fayette County
Streator
Decatur
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Jasper County
Alton
Breese
West Frankfort
Galesburg
Havana
Lowe Township
Moultrie County
Jacksonville
Morgan County
New Berlin
Looking Glass Township
Clinton County
Kendall Township
Kendall County
Rosecdé
Durand
Shirland
Lincoln
I. M. Harris
Ainel Oanerk
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Fifty Fifth General Assembly
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State Department of Registration and Education
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John W . Pornof
Charles F. Harding
Harlan Ward Cooley
St. Louis
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St. Charles
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Mlinois
Unk In the Lakes
Gulf Project
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Tlinois
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W. L. Sackett
A. G. Barnes
Larry Taylor
Army Engineering Department
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Kane County
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Marvin’s Mills
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