League Covenant Reservations debated by Hughes letter
Washington report recounts Charter Evane Hughes of New York advising Senator Hale on reservations to the League of Nations covenant. He favors a middle course with reasonable reservations tied to ratification and warns that defeat would rest with those opposing assent.
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Associated Press
Washington
B. C
Cen
Evane Hughes
New York
Frederick Hale
Maine
Senate
League of Nations
Mr. Hughes
United States
Mgr. Harries
Senate of the United States of America
League
United States of America
Wilson Resumes Treaty Parleys In Washington
President Wilson opened peace talks with Democratic senators in Washington and held possible further discussions with Republican colleagues. Senator Johnson of South Dakota voiced cautious but unresolved views, while Representative Steenerson offered a proposed League of Nations flag presented by Hazel Berg of Erskine Minnesota.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. C
Wilon
Republian
White House
Thomas
Colorado
Johnson
South Dakota
Senate
Sioux Falls
Michell
S. D
Steenerson
League of Mations
Hazel Berg
Erskine, Minn
Marines Sail Home From Brest In Second Division Buildup
The Associated Press reports units of the famed Second Division Marine Brigade sail from Brest with plans for arrival in New York by August. Maj Gen Lejeune commands the division as sections depart July 70 and July 20, with specific battalions aboard the Rijmand Wilhelmina and Santa Paula, plus the Eleventh Regiment absorbing guard companies. The George Washington remains off New York until August 3 and most units proceed home together to complete the voyage.
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Washington, D. C
Brest
Navy Department
New York
John A. Lejeune
George Washington
Rijmand
Wilhelmina
Santa Paula
Sibony
Fifthrigade
Marine Sguard
France
Track-Death End Injury Suspected In Streetcar Crash
A passenger car collided with a baggage car at the Excelsior and Manitou Junction near Minneapolis. The unidentified motorman was injured and not expected to recover. The street railway company blames the passenger car operator for failing to obey orders to wait for the barrage car.
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Heegage
Placm
Sim- Exerlsinn
Manitou Juncti
Hinger
Minneapolis
Motu
Mescat
Jolsson
Imessenser
Excelsior
Johnsen App Forge
Taking of Testimony Ends in Ford Case
Associated Press reports Mount Clemens details conclude with Alfred Lucking as counsel. Ford defense rests after final witness, with no further testimony offered to rebut Tribune coverage.
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FORD
Associated Pr
Mount Clemens
Alfred Lucking
Tribune
Hot winds push corn prices to high levels
Chicago crop figures show prices rising with winds expected to affect harvests. Reports indicate central states damages and a 25 percent increase already. December delivery reached the season’s top price as trading closed with corn rallying.
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Chicago
Central States
One Hundred Millions a Mere Bagatelle
London American loan of 13130,600,000 obtained by Martin Nordegg for Deutsche Bank of Berlin. Exchange Telegraph dispatch credits the German bank with the issue and notes ten percent to be deposited in foreign bonds to bolster Berlin credit.
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Associated Press
London
Maritin Nordegg
Deutscherbank
Berlin
Exchange
Banka Credit
Confessed Slayer Fitzgerald Faces murder Inquest
Thomas Fingeradpt soundhatt and other garbled text report Fitzgerald, a man described as moron, confessing to strangling Janet Wilkin and describing the crime scene. The coroner adjourned inquest testimony as police provided details before a grand jury, with thousands outside the station.
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Fitzgerald
Rush New Parts to Disabled Bomb Plane
Phase 28 preparations underway to rush new parts for an Army bombing plane wrecked at Upper Jay New York yesterday on the third leg of its flight around the U S. The aircraft enroute from Maine to Cleveland disappeared in fog, prompting urgent repair efforts.
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Ted Press
Newark
Army
Upper Jay
N.Y
United States
Maine
Cleveland
Robbers Leave Lemon in Safe After Heist
A pair of robbers blew open a grocery store safe on Jock Island last night but found no money. They reportedly left a lemon inside the damaged safe, which was discovered this morning by investigators.
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Br Associated Press
Jock Island
Daylight Saving Bill Sparks Capitol Debate
Washington reports Chairman Cummins announces daylight saving bill plans amid repeal opposition. Lawmakers consider commerce impact and scheduling. advocates push broader adoption while critics warn of disruption to Wilson area timing and public routines.
Great National Park Suggested by Conservation Conference
A regional gathering urged creation of a vast national park spanning the Mississippi valley states. Delegates from Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois and Iowa backed a broad plan for a network of smaller parks, water reservoirs and tree planting to support food production and industry. Iowa conservation officials reported participation and the conference ran from yesterday to tomorrow.
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McGregor
Ratona
Farma
Iowa
Regres
Enainettion
Mississippi Valley
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Illinois
The Ransom Is Paid Yankee Boy Set Free
The ransom was paid 1300 pesos for the release of Jona West Thompson, four teen year old son of an American ranchman, after bandits demanded it. Mexican authorities agreed to refund the amount and pursue captors. Secretary Lansing reported the matter to the U.S. government as Carranza era tensions and bandit activity were discussed in Washington hearings.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Jona West Thompson
Boeing Mer Mexico Ci
State Department
Lansing
Foreign Office
Papas
Thompson
The Kaiser Abdication Rumors at Spa In 1918
United Press reports Pan-Germania accounts claim the Spa meetings in November 1918 led to William II renouncing his title, with Hindenburg and Baden ministers involved. Wilhelm allegedly left plans to head an army against revolution, while 1917 peace terms faced opposition and calls for trial of Erzberger.
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United Press
Berlin
Kers Today
Spa
Man Prohibition Ruling Limits Beer Sales in Arizona
A court led by Judge William Ho Rawisi in Arizona approved a ruling permitting or restricting the sale of beer at two and three quarters per cent alcohol by weight. The decision sets terms for enforcement and the conditions under which beer with this strength may be sold, signaling a change in local beverage regulation.
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Vreas
William Ho Rawisi
Arizona
United States
Poindexter Proposes Senate Probe of Coast Oil Firms
A Senate resolution introduced by Senator Poindexter calls for a Trade Commission probe into Pacific coast oil operations including production and marketing with focus on fuel oil prices. Poindexter argues coast consumers pay about 7.35 per barrel while New Orleans sells at 80 cents, citing lack of free competition and high profits by major firms. The measure defers action, inviting the commission to report on restraints of trade and impacts on fuel and related petroleum products.
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Waited Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Poindexter
New
Orleans
Cachic Counst
California
Gulf
Tia
Cassid Poindexter
UN Ro
Commission
Divorce Granted for Mrs Thorne In Cruel Treatment Case
The court granted a divorce to Mrs. Thorne on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment by Robert Thorne. He did not oppose the action and left the decree in effect despite her allegations.
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Robert Thorne
Thorne
Repeal of Soft Drink Tax Debated in Washington Chamber
The chamber discussed repealing the ten percent tax on potable water and fire certain beverages. Debates centered on the potential economic impact and public reaction as lawmakers weighed the change.
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fAy
Washington
Grand Forks Man Named In Service Awards
A Grand Forks man named Mandel Oleon or similar was announced today in a service awards list. The text is garbled but indicates recognition within a local civic or organizational context.
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Weettegtas
P.O
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Wea Priv
Mandel Oleon
Debate Over Article Ten in Early League Covenant
Senator Walsh argues Article Ten protects sovereignty while promoting peaceful change and warns it could block revolutions. He cites Ireland, Ireland’s freedom, and France aid to the American Revolution, noting the 20th century requires different approaches than the Eighteenth. He warns that without wary handling the league may invite global conflicts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Walsh
Arcicle
Americas
Spain
Bart
Florida
Louisiana
England
Scotland
Breeden
Nomray
Siberia
Russia
Ireland
Egypt
France
Germany
Montana
Uniteds
Nator Walsh
America
Europe
Wilson
Japan
You Pays Your Money and Takes Your Choice
Weather outlook from Milwaukee to St Paul mentions a milder October with after Thanksgiving snap, a nevers winter, and a mix of spring warmth and cool summer. Local speaker Jarry McGuire notes visible signs like birds and foliage hinting at the season, without a clear cause.
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Thankagivin
Jarry McGuire
Round Lake Cottage
Yankee Bulldogs Now in Pacific
AP report notes Yankee Bulldogs pass through the Panama Canal to the west coast. Salvo from Panama City marks the visit of President Porras and staff to Admiral Rodman aboard the Neetod. Thousands of sailors ashore enjoyed the peaceful visit, with no disorder reported.
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APY Associated Press
Panama Canal
Hampton Roads
United
Panama
Uiego
Calif
Porras
Republic of Panama
Hugh Rodman
Todar
Thetreet
Chicago Race Riots Escalate After Night of Disturbances
White and black clashes erupted in Chicago's south side black belt as Moses Thomas fired on white workers en route to a factory. Police quelled the melee with 50 mounted officers and 100 patrolmen guarding the district. one unnamed black man is reported dead and fifty eight injured, including thirty three whites and twenty five blacks.
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Chicago
Moses Thomas
South Side
Thomas
Deering Street
Southside
House Votes For Recess After War Debate
The House approved a recess from August 1 to September 3 with no roll call vote. Debate focused on wartime veterans’ assurances and war service issues as leaders urged continued work on the peace treaty in the Senate.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Congress
Mondellpperted
Clark
League of Natione
Not So Soft After All Fines For Selling Liquor
Vy Veencrated Press New York reports the first federal case under the crime of the swrime prohibition act where a bartender in the financial district was fined for selling a glass of whiskey. The offender faced a federal penalty as announced by authorities.
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New York
Financial
United States
Derbyshire Miners Return to Work After Settlement
All Derbyshire miners have returned to work following a settlement between the miners federation and government. In contrast, 209,000 miners in Yorkshire remain on strike as of Stikst Week.
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Derbyshire
Associated Presa
Teark
Miners Federation
Yorkshire
Uncle Sam Aims for World Trade Share With Fast American Liners
Special to The Northwestern Washington reports a bold plan from Chairman Hurley of the shipping board to build two to four all American passenger and mail express steamers, about 1000 feet long and capable of 30 knots, to cross the Atlantic in under four days. The project signals U S entry into fierce transatlantic competition, with Britain and Germany likely to respond as ships of the Leviathan class threaten to be outpaced by American giants.
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Hurley
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Shipping Board
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Atlantic
London
Paris
Berlin
United States
Leviathan
Vaterland
Britain
England
Endea
Johnny Bull
America
Stars and Stripes
W. F. Gibbe
Navy
New York
International Merimarine
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