Worldwide and U S News Digest from the Era
A sweeping roundup reports Rhode Island challenging the eighteenth amendment in the Supreme Court, U K relations with Sir Auckland Geddes approved, U S Steel legality, Wilson signs the railroad bill, census figures for Lima Paducah and Hazleton released, and tax chief Daniel Roper resigns. The piece frames Adriatic diplomacy and Bermuda purchase talk amid postwar policy battles.
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Rhode Island
Supreme Court
Washington
Loyalty week closes as Pershing and Colby speak in New York
Domestic General Pershing headlined the loyalty week exercises in the White Room at city hall New York with Bainbridge Colby as principal speaker. Indications show a Panama Canal Zone strike by 15000 maintenance workers largely ended for now. West Indian strikers dominate the group.
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General Pershing
Bainbridge Colby
New York
White Room
City Hall
Panama
Panama Canal Zone
Palmer Declares Candidacy for Democratic Nomination
Attorney General Palmer formally announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for president in a telegram to Hiram L. Gardner secretary of the Georgian Democratic state committee in Atlanta.
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Palmer
Hiram L. Gardner
Georgian Democratic State Committee
Atlanta
Tragic death of Vice President’s grandson Morrison Marshall
Personal three year old Morrison Marshall, adopted son of Vice President and Mrs Marshall, died in Washington after a several day illness from high blood acid levels. Ake Hammerskjold, first secretary at the Swedish legation in Washington, will soon depart for London to take a post under Sir Eric Drummond at the League of Nations.
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Morrison Marshall
Marshall
Washington
Ake Hammerskjold
London
Eric Drummond
League of Nations
Worldwide unrest and strikes ripple through Europe and beyond
Reports from Paris Rome and Milan describe railway strikes and protests with clashes and casualties. In Paris railway directors and workers reached an understanding, triggering a resumption of work. Milan saw a deadly confrontation and a general strike. Other items note Polish loan talks in Washington and Arctic Onega occupation by bolsheviks.
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Paris
National Federation
National Federation of Railway Men
France
Surprise Appointment as Warmer Clarity in Guarant Events
News review outlines Senates approval of Cummins-Esch railway bill and looming presidential veto. Labor leaders mobilize against the measure while Colby prepares to advise Wilson on international affairs. Dinner-table diplomacy shifts as Egypt, Syria, and Turkey pose questions to the Allies and Woodrow Wilson’s peace strategy remains unsettled.
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Edward W. Pickard
Organized Labor
House
Senate
Myers
Montana
Gompers
Farmers’ National Council
Wilson
Palmer
Railway Brotherhoods
Rail rate estimates amid push for government rail ownership
Government experts spent the week estimating freight and passenger rate advances needed to stabilize railways while opponents warn of higher public costs. Labor leaders led by Gompers plan to back pro labor candidates to influence Cummins Esch amendments.
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Gompers
Congress
Wilson Announces Bainbridge Colby as Secretary of State
President Wilson surprised the nation Wednesday by appointing Bainbridge Colby of New York to succeed Lansing as secretary of state. Predictions had favored Baker or Polk, and Colby faced Senate opposition with Senator Calder of New York vowing to fight the confirmation.
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Shipping Board
Senate
St. Louis
Williams College
Progressive Party
Roosevelt
Hughes
Democrats
Wilson
Bainbridge Colby
New York
Lansing
Baker
Polk
Calder
Peace bids and political upheaval swirl in 1919
The article reports on Soviet Russia seeking peace with the United States Japan and Romania while Allies demand Moscow end Bolshevik methods. It notes shifts in British Irish policy and Asquith's return, plus a Michigan rum rebellion where liquor inspectors clash with locals as authorities launch a joint inquiry.
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Michigan
Europe
Lenine
United States
Japan
Roumania
Council of the Allies
Moscow
Lloyd George
Nitti
Archangel
Murmansk
Earl Curzon
Denikine
Iron River
Chicago
Washington
Supreme Council Plans for Turkey Face Attacks
Fragmentary report notes criticism of the supreme council's plans regarding Turkey as discussed by Eneztanid leadership and other voices. The source provides limited readable names and context.
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Supreme Council
Turkey
Eneztanid
Opposition forces army bill sidetracks universal training
Republican leaders shelved the universal military training section of the army bill and kept the measure with that portion omitted. A special subcommittee will draft four separate training bills for early consideration in December, with both parties free to include training planks in their platforms. Chairman Kahn remains earnest for the system, yet concedes separate legislation is the only practical path now.
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House
Congress
Kahn
Woman's Remedy for Woman's Ills Promises Relief
Knoxville reader Mrs Praru Hill credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills for curing chronic backache fatigue headaches and a long period of illness. The letter urges others to try the remedy stating it restores health appetite and ability to work. Public notice-like testimonial emphasizes reliability and women’s health focus.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Praru Hill
Jacksboro St
Tennessee
Lydia HE
Pinkham
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