Japan pledge debate over Shantung settlement aired
Northwestern Washington commentary questions Japan’s Shantung pledge. It argues Japan has kept formal obligations despite criticism, notes issues in Siberia, and cites Wilson’s stance that Paris promises depend on frank performance by Tokyo.
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Washington, D. C
Viscount Uchida
Japan
Shantung Peninsula
China
Tokyo
Tokro
Siberia
Herseif
Shantung
Chow
Dow
Whelsox
Tchida
Wilson
Uchida
Ting
Toxyo
Widson Maxes
Ion
Forester Uchida
Paris
Benefactions and Death of a Steel Baron Carnegie's End Comes
The article reports the death of Andrew Carnegie after years of illness and public service. It notes his wealth, philanthropy, and influence, including his early stance against riches as a sin and the enduring impact of his gifts. Family, attendants, and funeral arrangements are described as his condition worsened.
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Andrew Carnet
Authoraeus
Amdrew Cormeme
Carnegie
Jarmetly
Roswell Miller
Ala
Carnerie
John Pointe
Benside
Carnesie
Pittsburg
Tax Commission Expects Passage Of Bonus Bill
United Press reports the Wisconsin Tax Commission anticipates voter approval of a non dollar veteran bonus bill in a special referendum. The circular targets state tax agents and outlines the 2 percent surtax on corporations for the year ending December 31, 1915, with a six percent deduction on capital stock, surplus and undivided profits.
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United Press
Madion
Wisconsin Tax Commission
Whisky Not Property Under Wartime Prohibition
An Associated Press item from Louisville discusses wartime prohibition rules affecting property seized or handled in bankruptcy cases. It notes that certain property classifications may influence legal outcomes and potential tangles in the wartime prohibition context.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Forest fires threaten timber town auction scene
A cryptic note speaks of fires endangering a forest area near a market and an auction at Mesa. Details are unclear but suggest an emergency situation affecting land and local events.
Piper Discovers Tenis Problem in Sarthe Circuit
In a clipped report from the Sarthe circuit, editorials note a disruption at a work site and reference Kerwin Gelf’s championship as a notable result. The piece mentions a forthcoming congressional vote and a contentious tax debate tied to a local fete.
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Kerwin Gelf Champ
Coemmedore
Faver Law Chase Camp
Fuete
Labor Fights Nationalization Plan For Railroads
The article reports U S political debate over tripartite control of railroads with figures like Plumb and Senator Myers opposing Bolshevik like aims. It notes conference adjournment and a planned national conference to review proposals while labor and reform groups push or resist changes.
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Washington
DE. C
Ruzator Pormerene
Ohio
Protest German Eagles Draw Louisa County Letter of Protest
Readers report a protest from the American Legion in Louisville Kentucky over depictions of German eagles painted on walls. The incident prompted a formal expression of disapproval and a call for respectful remembrance of wartime service.
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Louisville
Ioral Chapter
American Legon
Public market urged to curb profiteering says Miss Branden
A fragmented report notes Miss Branden proposes a public market or community stores as a remedy to high wartime prices. The Associated Press dispatch from Louis cites steps to prevent profiteering and ensure access to essentials like food during peace time.
American League Plan Drafts Expose Covenant Variants
The American draft of the league covenant sent to committees outlines a council and larger assembly with disarmament goals and an economic component. It stresses territorial integrity and mutual protection against external aggression while omitting withdrawal provisions and any reference to force doctrine, differing from later final covenants.
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Associated Press
Washington, DP
League
Fiorenn Red
Paris
Teague
Lenguc
Monarchists Aid Kaiser Amid Berlin Tension
A dispatch notes monarchists backing the exiled Kaiser and urging surrender of the former emperor as pan-German circles seek to gain sympathy for Hohenzollern defenders. The report cites parliamentary and press speculation about the event and timing, highlighting divisions within German political thought.
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Berlin
Vormerts
Hohenzollern
Agein
Peace conference shifts stance on Roumanians in Budapest
Paris dispatch reports the peace conference altering its attitude toward the Roumanian army in Budapest. The supreme council had urged evacuation, but the conference appears reluctant to demand immediate withdrawal and signals a more cautious approach.
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Paris
Budapest
Cutted Press
Wisconsin merchants press for investigation
Report notes merchants in Wisconsin calling for an investigation into price advances and related profits. The fragment hints at organized opposition to rising costs and mentions expected attendance at a Wednesday gathering, though details are unclear.
Protests Over Sonora Agrarian Law Flare in U S
A chaotic dispatch reports American protests against Mexico’s Sonora agrarian law. The piece cites Washington commentary and calls for action, citing experts and diplomatic exchanges as the dispute centers on land reforms and cross border tensions.
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America
Mexico
Sonora
Impossible To Furnish Senate With Peace Documents Says Wilson
President Wilson told Senator Lodge that providing the Senate with documents used by American peace commissioners at Paris is impossible without sending the entire Paris file. He cited the vast, miscellaneous material on the treaty with Germany and league of nations papers. Secretary Lansing supported the view as Senate pressure grows for allied data.
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Senate
Wilson
Associated Pre
Washington, D. C
Charman Lodge
Senregn Relations Committee
Paris
Eudge
League of Nation American Peace Commissioners
Commission
League of Nations
Peavée
Germany
Washington
Woulton
Dav Ra
Tatker
Lansing
Washine Ton
D.C
Cerry Lansing Japiness
France
Halfour
Reat
Treaty concealment linked to Viscount Ishii exposure
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard claims that Viscount Ishii hid Japan's secret treaties with Allied powers on China and German territories. Secretary Lansing testified that Britain’s and Japan’s agreements remained undisclosed, while Borah cited a Falfour speech about allied awareness.
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Washington
Viscount Iinhii
United States
Lansing
Japan
Germany
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Fabour
Ford
Britain
Paris
Borah
Falfour
House of Commons
Wilson
Ishii
Powersh
Ter Torah
Reduction of Living Costs to be Taken Up by Sub-Committee
A sub committee will review measures to lower living costs amid concerns over high prices for crops. Senator Gronna chairs the agriculture committee and prepared a statement on behalf of farmers as lawmakers consider repealing the government wheat price guarantee of 2.26 per bushel.
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Gronna
House
Senate
Merry Dancers Disable Wires Across the Nation
United Press reports aurora borealis disruptions interrupting telegraph and telephone lines from coast to coast. Western Union chief Roxwell B. Tucker calls the atmospheric disturbance the heaviest in company history, delaying commercial and press wires as far south as Kansas City.
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United Press
Aurora
Associated
New York
United States
Canada
Kansas City
Roxwell B. Tucker
Western Union
Wisconsin Confronts High Cost of Living Crisis
Madison reports the high cost of living in Wisconsin remains unchanged awaiting Governor Philipp's return this week. Officials describe probes into profiteering, with federal talks guiding the next move. Rumors place John S. Donald or Charles McCarthy as possible market commissioner choices.
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United Press
Madion
Wisconsin
Philipp
Washington
Magnus Swenson
John
Donald Mount Horeb
Charles McCarthy
Government Overpaid for Spruce Lumber, Witness Claims
Grand Rapids furniture maker Charles R. Sligh testified before a congressional committee that the government paid 22 thousand feet more than market price for spruce lumber used in airplane parts during the war. He was the first witness at the investigation into wartime extravagance and fuel costs involving the aircraft production division in Washington and department officials.
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Chicago
Charles R. Sligh
Grand Rapids
Mich
Sligh
Froseman
Joseph A
Half Mast Honors Andrew Carnegie Mourning Notice
Partial, garbled text notes mourning in Pintsburg for Andrew Carnegie Maver Ratenck after receiving notice of his death. The city ordered half mast to be flown in tribute and to remain until further notice.
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Andrew Carnegie
Pintsburg
Acdean Carnegie Maver Ratenck
Federal license power to regulate corporations outlined
Washington report details proposed federal license system for corporations. It would authorize stock issuances and curb combinations or conspiracies in restraint of trade, with the Federal Trade Commission issuing licenses and revoking them as needed. Senator Ashogg of Minnesota backs the measure introduced today.
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Associated Press
Washington, DC
Ashogg
Republican
Minnesota
Federal Made Commission
Stowaways From West Indian Ports Increase at Galveston
Associated Press reports a rise in West Indian stowaways at Galveston as crews observe many youths slipping aboard ships. Captains say labor demand and high prices in Cuba and other islands drive stowaways seeking work in the United States, with some men found aboard after docking at West Indian ports.
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Associated Presy
Cuba
United States
Showers Toward Warmer Tuesday
The weather outlook anticipates showers easing as warmer temperatures move in on Tuesday. Forecasters expect light to moderate rain chances with a gradual rise in daytime highs across the region.
Rail workers return to duty across western regions
In a coordinated move after President Wilson’s stance on ware conferences, 15000 to 23000 unauthorized railroad shop strikers went back to work west of the Mississippi with reports of widespread return in Chicago Ohio and the central region. Baltimore Kansas City and multiple cities followed as shops reopened under railroad administration notices.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
Railroad Administration
Mississippi
Leent
Chicago
Ohio
New England
Baltimore
Kansas City
Iowa
Associated Pres
Washington, D. C
Railway Administration
Funeral of Carnegie to be Private in Lenox Mass
Announcement from Lenox Massachusetts says Andrew Carnegie will have a strictly private funeral with no date given. His unexpected death surprised the summer colony as friends called and visitors streamed to his home, overwhelming the local telegraph and telephone facilities with inquiries and condolences.
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Associated Press
Lenox
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Surplus Army Clothing May Be Sold After Food
The United Press reports in Washington that surplus army clothing, mainly millions of underwear items, could be released for sale soon after surplus army food is disposed of. Secretary Baker stated that clothing may be sold through municipalities, parcel post, or through other channels.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Baker
Fhoth
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