Conferees Nominate Ambassador for Mexico Talks
The American commission urges sending an ambassador to Mexico to renew negotiations with Carranza. Discussions cover protecting American lives and property, international claims, and resuming diplomacy after a failed expedition. Fletcher expected to be ordered to Queretaro. Bonillas possible appointee.
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Columbus
N. M
Mexico
John J. Pershing
Mexicas
Wileea
Carransza
Lane
United States
Cerranza
Henry P. Fletcher
Chile
Mexico City
Queretaro
Carranza
George Gray
John R. Mott
East Twenty-eighth Street
Dr. Mott
International Y. M. C. A
MecAlpin
Luis Cabrera
Ahan
General Carranza
Cable
Mr. Cabrera
Ygnacio Bonillas
Washington
Bonillas
Alberto J. Paul
National Railways of Mexico
Liebknecht Sentenced for Treason by Imperial Tribunal
German Socialist leader Liebknecht was sentenced to four years in prison for military treason. He appealed to the Imperial Military Tribunal, which on November 5 rejected the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Liebknecht
Imperial Military Tribunal
Willcox Retained as Chairman as Adams Becomes Vice Chairman
In a tense Republican National Committee meeting William R. Willcox retained the chairmanship while John T. Adams of Iowa was elected Vice Chairman amid Progressive protests led by Perkins and Colby. The Old Guard celebrates the power share despite dissent from Roosevelt Perkins era allies and looming party splits.
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John T. Adams
Iowa
Colonel Roosevelt
George W. Perkins
Charlies E. Hughes
Republican Party
Mr. Perkins
Everett Colby
Republican National Committee
Wlliam R. Willcox
Adams
Ol Guard
Willcox
Perkins
Colby
Morrow
Eve
Monice
Democrats
Rkins
Old Guard
Ublican
Alvah T. Hert
Kentucky
Frank H. Huch
Hert
Will H. Hays
Indiana
Hays
Willcox Devel
Progressive Party
Baseball Players Threaten Strike Union Backing
The Baseball Players Fraternity, led by President David L. Fults, seeks AFL support to improve conditions and threaten a strike against major and minor league clubs. Samuel Gompers confirms likely AFL admission and strong union backing. Johnson and Tener downplay the strike, saying baseball will proceed with or without action and that contracts and Southbound play remain unsettled.
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United States
Baseball Players’ Fraternity
Fraternity
David L. Fults
Washington, D.C
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
York
New York Times
Wash- Gaturdey
Gompers
Ballig
Fults
New
Eala
Pations
Mr. Gompers
Washington
Ban Johnson
American League
John K. Tener
National League
Johnzon
Chicago
National Commission
Cincinnati
Johnson
Supreme Court upholds Mann Act broader scope in Caminetti Diggs cases
The U S Supreme Court, five justices, upholds the White Slave Traffic act known as the Mann Act in Caminetti and Diggs cases from the Ninth Circuit. Caminetti must serve 18 months and pay a fine. Diggs faces multiple counts with some convictions. The decision centers on Congress power to regulate interstate commerce and the law's clear meaning transporting women between states for immoral purposes.
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New York Times
Washington
United States Supreme Court
F. Drew Caminetti
Maury I. Diggs
Circuit Court of Appeals
Ninth Circuit
L. T. Hay
Eighth Circuit
Caminetti
Clark
Justice Day
Congress
Diggs
Sacramento
Cal
Reno
Nev
House of Representatives
Legislative
Tie Decision Beats Roads In Mail Suit
The U S Supreme Court ruled against railroads in a $35 million parity dispute over how mail weights were averaged for parcel post payments from 1907 to 1916. The decision affirms a four to four split and ends the fight over divisors 90 and 105 days used to compute payments, with ongoing questions about future compensation and parcel post effects.
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New York Times
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Caricago @ Alton
Justice McReynolds
Aid
Chidt J Hive
United States
Roosevelt
Post Office Department
New York
Supreme Court
Ralph Peters
Long Island
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dewey Near Death as Illness Worsens in Washington
Special to The New York Times reports Admiral George Dewey dangerously ill at his Washington home with arteriosclerosis affecting kidneys and brain. Doctors warn recovery unlikely within 36 hours as periodic bulletins note slow decline and episodes of irrationality and unconsciousness.
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Washington
George Dewey
A. M. Fauntleroy
Luther Sheldon, Jr
Adrial Dewey
K Street
Anawerith m
Daniels
Admiral Dewey
Pracin
Zimmermann doubts Wilson peace note opens door to talks
Berlin reports Dr. Alfred Zimmermann says Entente reply bars direct German peace terms for now but does not close door to later talks if one side is crushed. He doubts a formal German peace program can be declared while Entente pursues a grand plan. Mediation may come after another Entente offensive fails.
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Berlin
Sayville
Alfred Zimmermann
Associated Press
Wilson
Germany
von Bethmann Hollweg
Dr. Zimmermann
Entente
Zimmermann
Belgium
Calls Allied Peoples to Help Bring Victory
London reports Arthur Henderson, War Council minister without portfolio, urged all allied nations to stand behind soldiers. He warned victory must combine battlefield effort with ideals and a league of nations to curb militarism, deter armament inflation, and enforce international law toward lasting peace.
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London
Arthur Henderson
War Council
Croydon
Wilson
League of Nations
Greece Yields Without Reserve to Entente Ultimatum
Athens reports acceptance of the last Entente demand with no reservations while noting its preceding reply. The Allies meanwhile occupy Cerigo and other Ionian islands, citing base establishment for hostile submarines as the reason.
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Athens
Greece
Cerigo
Ionian Islands
Mediterranean
Morea
Vice Consul accused in Romanian oil plant destruction
Berlin reports allege American Vice Consul at Ploiești, Sadler, led destruction of Romanian oil wells and depots. The Daily Report says his technical direction aided raids. British and American officials coordinated, with Sadler ordering ignitions, refinery destruction, and equipment smashed despite owners’ profits.
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Berlin
Sadler
Ploesci
Romania
Spectul Cabla
New York Times
Standard Oil Company
Bucharest
Thompson
Italy Defends Aims To Gain Territory In War
Rome reports Francesco Ruffini, minister and historian, defended Italy's territorial aims in the war. He argued Allies note supports Italy's return to lands with Italian populations and condemned Austrian rule. Ruffini urged neutral and American support for a just, peaceful outcome and warned against premature peace fueling future conflict.
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Rome
Via Paria
Italy
Francesco Ruffini
Wilson
America
Austria
BC Weill
Citas
Ifemuno
Tria
Valimatia
Zara
Lawson Names Wpadoo in Peace Leak Testimony
Boston financier Thomas W. Lawson testified before the House Rules Committee and prompted subpoenas for high officials and bankers including William G. McAdoo Joseph Tumulty Archibald White Pliny Fisk C D Barney & Co Stuart G Gibboney Paul Warburg and others He alleged a cabinet officer banker and senator knew of the leak and a go‑between was involved Lawson named Henry as the go‑between and vowed to press charges while Henry denied the claims and renewed his denial to the committee.
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Washington
Investigatio
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
House Committee On Rules
Lemena
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
Joseph P. Tumulty
Archibald S. White
New York
Malcolm McAdoo
McAdoo
Pliny Fisk
Harvey Fisk & Song
C. D. Barney, & Co
Bankers
Stuart G. Gibboney
Paul M. Warburg
Federal Reserve Board
William W. Price
Ruth Thomason
Fhe
Lawson
Dia C. B. Barney & Co
Stewart GQ
Ruthe Visconti
W. W. Prieg
White Houses
Arcfile Bald S. White
Henry
Lansing
Bernard Baruch
Nome
Bateton
Ater
Alto Lawson
Lawsesre
Mr. Lawson
Joan O'Hara
Erman J. Ridgway
Body's Magazine
Donald Donald
Mr. Henry
Tumulty
Mr. Price
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Law
McKenna
Sige
Department of Justice
Jack Johnson
Tnc
Dewey
Bulletin
W York Times
Eign
Tente
He Sug
Henderson
Ruffini
Nation
Florida
Atlantic Comet
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Wpadoo
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Sena For “O
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Henry Himpelf
Mr. McAdoo
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