Secret Pledges to Japan Alleged by Norris in Senate
Senator Norris charged in the Senate that in early 1917 Great Britain France Italy and Russia secretly pledged Shantung to Japan in exchange for Tokyo help against Germany. He produced diplomatic copies alleging bribes and warned the Versailles treaty would be “the blackest page” if ratified, urging rejection and changes to the covenant. The record notes Norris linked Britain France and Japan to China and German ships as leverage in wartime diplomacy.
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Associ
Washington, D. C
Japan
Great Britain
France
Italy
Russia
Shantung Peninsula
Tokyo
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Shantung
Pacific Islands
Equator
China
Har
Annals of History
League of Nations
Tialr
Tennor Nortis
New Mexico Gasoline Tax Seeks Temporary Halt
In federal court three judges hear an Associated Press report on a temporary injunction to block enforcement of New Mexico's two cent per gallon gasoline tax and a $59 annual license fee on distributors. Continental Oil Texas Oil Company and others seek to restrain enforcement claiming hardship and impact on interstate commerce.
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Associated Pressy
St Paul
New Mexico
Federal District Court
Continental
Texas Oil Con
Sm Dish
Rei
Sailors Held for Theft at YM C A
United Press reports a spree of coinage and jewelry thefts at the YMCA. Sailors Fintert Moore and Douglas Wr, and William Wiis of Minneapolis are in custody following arrests.
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United Press
YM Oca
Fintert Moore
Douglas
William Wiis
Mooneapola
Flour Price Reduction Plan by Miller Export Association
Chicago report describes the formation of the Miller's Export Association by James F. Bell of Washburn-Cil Co. to curb flour prices for foreign buyers. More than 30 millers vow membership, aiming to set foreign prices high enough to offset home losses and secure a more equitable domestic share.
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Usted Press
Chicago
United States
Wtay
Miller's Export Association
James F. Bell
Washburn Cree
Bell
Europe
Government ownership of railroads debated in Congress
Hearings open as Esch signals limited time for ownership questions. Proposals urge extending federal control temporarily, with amendments to Clayton and Sherman acts to improve regulation. Labor favors government ownership with board oversight and rate controls to protect bondholders and public interests.
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Iby United Press
Washington
Esch
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Congress
Internstate Commerce Commission
Board of Directors
Senate
Yanks Praise Grit Amid Groggy Army Report
American soldiers in France were praised for supreme grit yet described as groggy by Colonel Cowan of general headquarters who challenged a January statement about transport delays. He said French troops lacked support and the high command ignored shelterno issues, while a witness noted neglect of common soldiers.
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ARMY
Associated Press
Washington
France
Hoieekover
iCewan
General Headquarters
Cowan
Cou
Johnson
South Dakota
Senate Debate Over Shantung Pact Sparks Clash
In Washington, D. C., Lettster Lodge accuses the Shantung settlement of paying a high price for Japan’s league of nations signature, arguing it robs China. Senator Norris calls for returning the treaty to the peace conference for corrections, while Senator Underwood urges ratification with concerns about sovereignty.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Lettster Lodge
Senate
Japan
League of Nations
China
Lodge
Germany
England
France
Belgium
Shantung
Fiume
League
Phipps
Colorado
Norris
Nebraska
Underwood
Alabama
Washington
Sa‘orn
Thi
Serret Deliber
Fcreen Relations Committee
Jobnsor
President Reconvenes Cabinet Talks on Prohibition and Europe
The president calls a cabinet meeting to discuss federal judge appointments in St Louis Atlanta and Cincinnati. Palmer may push his interpretation of the law on prohibition and other policy questions including Mexico reconstruction and wartime labor issues. Secretary Glass and Secretary Wilson are expected to address financeEurope reconstruction and an industrial conference of capital and labor policy.
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Tormey
Palmer
St. Louis
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Brant
Mexico i
Caranza
Europe
Glass
Wilson
Father Department
War Labor Board
Pershing Guest of Great Britain in London Welcome Tour
General Pershing and his aide arrived from Dover and were greeted by dense crowds. A guard of honor led by Lord Churchill and Welsh guards welcomed him as royal carriages carried Pershing and staff to the Carlton Hotel. He attends a series of official calls, luncheons, garden parties, and dinners with British officials and American representatives, including a planned luncheon with King George at Buckingham Palace.
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Pershing
Dover
Aes P.M
Crain
Perstene
Freiding
London
Lord Churchill
Hag
Sia
Churcbul
Guard of Honor
Grosvenor Gardens
Buckingham Palace
Marborough Gate
Pail Mall
General Pershing
Tojpight
Ambassadeur Dass
Loni Mulner
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Pershiby
Amererican
Iing
Carlton Hotel
King
King George
Buckingsham Palace
Churchill
Hyde Park
House of Commons
Senator Underwood Urges League Covenant Acceptance
Senator Underwood of Alabama argues in the senate for adopting the league covenant without amendment, saying the league offers a path toward world peace without sacrificing sovereignty. He stresses the league is not a super-government and highlights the principle of defending political independence and territorial integrity of all members.
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League of Nations
Underwood
Alabama
Senate
Lamrot
League
Issel
Feague
U' O Day
New Jersey Clerk Confesses Murder of Gardine Hull
A twenty year clerk, arrested for the murder of Gardine Hull of Hull & Pepnick in New York, made a written confession today. He implicated Patz as the actual killer after naming Fawnerd El Paige and Porter Jones in his statement to the chief.
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Frass Aven
N. J
Edward
Advances Against Cattle to Stimulate Exportation
Government announces expert American tanks and advances to boost cattle product shipments and broaden exports. War corporation signals support for expanding exports to 220 firms and for tierce measures to aid export activity.
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Associated Press
Weekingtes
D. C
War E Corporation
Rollie Zeider Resigns as Toledo Manager
Roland Zeider steps down as manager of the Toledo team after an open season start. President Rexe Breenah will assume charge for the game against Kansas City with Bremahar assisting in catching duties.
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United Press
Toledo Hat
Rexe~ Breenah
Kansas City
Bremahar
Wets Lose First Point In Fight For 2.75 Beer
The government won its first point in the wartime prohibition case as Federal Judge Thomson overruled demurrers by officers and directors of the Pittsburg and Independent Fire Campane. Nineteen defendants were held in bonds of 1990 each for the November term of court.
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Associated Press
Pinebere
Thomson
Ure Pittsburg
Lre 4 Campane
Madison Assembly Backs Referendum on 15900 Tax Levy
The Madison assembly passed a referendum measure by 40 to 22 to submit a $15,900 tax levy to a public vote on August 29, as the senate had approved. The body also overridden a governor veto on the Hanson bill for recall of appointive state officers, by 5 to 1. Prospects loom that the senate will sustain the veto defeat. The bill to allow one representative per assembly district on county party committees faced governor opposition over party recognition timing.
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Legislative News
United Press
Medison
Assembly Today
Kirling
Wilcox
Nolan
Senate
Assemt
KE. Hanson
Senate Alto
Philipp
Milwaukee
Milwaurout
Trade Relaxation Sparks German Commerce Lifted
Federal order eases wartime trade restrictions with Germany affecting American exporters. The state department allows limited communication and exchange by enemy air lines, with dyestuffs and chemicals among items still restricted. The move marks a temporary easing after months of stringent controls as authorities monitor compliance.
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Washington
State Department
Genma
Extradition Refusal Shocks Harrisburg Court
Harrisburg officials refuse extradition as a court blocks deportation. The decision pertains to Ha K Trax and involves Fort state authorities seeking return. Local officials report no further action planned at this time.
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United Pres
Harrisberg
Este Lion
Hem Fort State
Todays Index of Confusing Headlines
A garbled index item notes possible shifts in leagues and wartime actions. It mentions police officer Gabbert and overtime, a bank attitude from Ford, and sailors possibly waiting for seas men after a hurricane sank ships near Valparaiso.
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America
al Fed Blorkade
Gabbert Ie
Ford
Valparaiso
Wilson to Tour Likely if Senate Delays Treaty Talks
Washington reports indicate the Senate Foreign Relations Committee may delay early conference on the peace treaty and the league covenant. President Wilson could begin a country tour sooner than planned as committee deliberations and White House discussions unfold.
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Washington
Senate Foreign
Wilson
Orea
White House
Lodge
Dpd
Bey
Senate
Fareign Relations Committee
Ihgh
Exploding Mine Sinks Buckley Mine Sweeper Killing Seven
In the North Sea, the American destroyer Richard Buckley was destroyed by a mine while sweeping the barrage. Seven aboard died including Commander Frank A King. two officers and sixteen enlisted men were rescued. The ship sank in six minutes as the mine exploded under the stern. Other officers injured were Lt. Frederick G. Keres and Lt. Walter I. Sharen.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Richard Buckley
North Sea
Frank Aking
Floyd Harmen
Roan
Johan V. Mallon
Seaman
Brooklyn
Amun Persido
Cook
Homer Purdue
Washington Court House
Ohio
George G. FP. Regab
Waterman
Mion
George M. Howers
Knoblick
Lleuts
Frederick G. Keres
Walter I. Sharen
Navy Department
Buckley
Northsea
King
NO WHEAT QUARANTINE FOR CERTAIN STATES
The federal horticultural board says no quarantine on wheat shipments from Texas pola Indiana West Virginia and Georgia due to grain diseases. The board will consult with experts to review flax smut take all disease and local controls may be used in Virginia West Virginia and Georgia if needed.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Tilpola
Indiana
West Virginia
Georgia
Federal Horticultural Board
Virginia
George
Mhnoix
Mwinels
Europe
Australia
Nearly Million Acres of Land Offered for Relief of Montana
Montana drought relief discussed as Minnesota farmers offer about 1 090 000 acres for pasturage. Conference at the old state Capitol under federal, Northwest stockmen, with George M Rommel presiding. Officials note available range land and potential use for emergency relief in Montana.
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Montana
Hy Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Old State Capitol
Federal Department of Agriculture
Northwest States
George M. Rommel
Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington, D.C
Jon
Question of Fate of Former Kaiser
Fragmentary item notes a question of fate regarding the former Kaiser and mentions committees and responsibilities. It references Denial of government and Hotenzolern in unclear context, with limited readable details.
Hogs Reach Record High Price Morning Trade
Hog prices surged to a record high around 23.10 dollars per hundredweight in early trading as traders noted center demand and supply constraints. The market showed continued strength amid fluctuating futures and spot activity.
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Ladienapolia
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Senate Treaty's Fate and Wilson’s Offer Divides Republicans
The article reports on the divided Republican stance in the Senate toward Wilson’s offer to aid the foreign relations committee. Lodge opposes inviting the president, while Moses and others shift to invite him but to appear daily during treaty debates. It notes tensions around Hitchcock Swanson and the broader effort to influence ratification of the league covenant.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
League of Nations
Wilson
Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Thier
League
Republcans
Wison
Moses
Covenant
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Hitchcock F
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