Senate Deadlock Over Reservations in Peace Treaty Talks
Washington reports indicate a bipartisan conference near failure on two key issues, article Ten and the Monroe Doctrine, with compromise likely only if objections to specific reservations are withdrawn. Changes include presumptive acceptance of reservations, voting power carveouts in the League, and Congress authorization for league actions. The Monroe Doctrine dispute centers on interpretation by the United States alone.
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League of Nations
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Taian
China
Shantung
Rapid progress in Newberry case jury selection
Grand Rapids January 20 rapid progress was made in selecting a jury to hear the evidence in the case against United States Senator Truman H Newberry and 123 co defendants charged with conspiracy to violate federal statutes tied to the 1918 senatorial campaign. In under five hours eight prospective jurors were passed for cause and two were excused. Peremptory challenges will come after twelve jurors are passed for cause. both sides had challenges for cause overruled. The defense objected to Louis A McIntyre of Boyne City. the government challenged Fred Smith of Elk Rapids after he identified nine defendants as friends or associates.
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Grand Rapids
Mid
United States
Truman H. Newberry
Louis A. McIntyre
Boyne City
Fred Smith
Elk Rapids
Party Platform Contract With People and Hays Says
SAN PRANCISCO Calif Jan 29 Will Hl Hays chairman of the Republican national committee Wednesday made public his appointments to the advisory committee on policies and platform consisting of 77 members 19 of whom are women. The panel includes 12 Republicans whose prior appointments were announced. The group will gather facts and data to study major national problems and propose suggestions to the resolutions committee. It will be a working body with an executive committee chaired by Ogden E Mull Sr and John Callan O Loughlin as secretary.
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Resolutions Committee
Ogden E., Mulls, Sr
New York City
John Callan O'Loughlin
Washington, D.C
Albany Trial Links Socialists to Bolsheviks in U S
At Albany on January 29 the trial of suspended socialist assemblymen heard evidence from L C A K Martens, the so called Russian Soviet ambassador. Mayor George L. Lunn testified he was ousted from the party after appointing a Republican and refused to discharge a socialist who voted otherwise. He warned that aliens with full membership could push party instruction at meetings.
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Seymour Stedman
New York
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James O'Neal
New York Call
Boston Police Union
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O'Neal
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Schenectady
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Congress
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Mr. Lunn
Wisconsin Marksman Leads Sunny South Handicap Trapshooting
G V Dering from Columbus Wisconsin was high gun at the Sunny South handicap tournament in Houston breaking 191 of 200. Runners up were Mark Arie of Thomasboro Illinois and C B Coburn of Mechanicsburg Ohio with 189. Frank Troeh of Vancouver Washington, bound for the Olympic team, shot 185 due to poor form.
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Columbus
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Mark Arie
Thomasboro
Iil
C. B. Coburm
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
Frank Troeh
Vancouver
Wash
United States
Mondell figures on army cost challenged by Wadsworth
Washington January 29 Senator Wadsworth chair of the Senate military committee faulted Representative Mondell for claiming a one billion dollar annual army bill under universal military training. Wadsworth cited War Department estimates showing costs around 400 million less and provided a six year rise from 645 million in 1921 to about 700 million in 1926 with adjustments for full strength and existing surplus equipment.
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Wadsworth
Senate Military Committee
Representative Mondell
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House
War Department
National Guard
Wedsworth
Ford Builds Gasoline Street Car To Beat Train
Henry Ford announces a new gasoline driven street car ready to race the Wolverine, the Michigan Central fast train, in a Detroit to Chicago demonstration if rail officials agree. The car may use alcohol as fuel and Ford plans a $35,000 plant to manufacture alcohol from straw to show its viability.
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Henry Ford
Wolverine
Michigan Central Railroad
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Michigan Central
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Henry
Dohert
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Whig Suggested Reading List For Working Men
The American Library Association compiles useful books for men in commerce finance accounting and skilled trades. A little free volume listing titles covers business, engineering, railroading, printing and more. Request it via The Whig Washington Information Bureau coupon offer.
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Expert Discusses Queer Signals on Marconi Wireless
London January 28 Associated Press Sir Frank W Dyson astronomer royal said it could be possible to receive waves from other planets. Marconi described mysterious signals as sounds not atmospheric and not yet understood. They occur at wavelengths about 100 kilometers and do not interrupt commercial traffic.
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Associated Press
London
Signor Marconi
Marconi
Frank Wam Dyson
Astronomer Royal
Rates of Exchange Decline Across World Markets
New York January 29 rates of exchange on London and major European centers fell to new lows amid heavy offerings from domestic and foreign sources. The decline extended to the Orient with rates slipping against Japan for the first time in over a year. London advisories showed consternation as European debt to the United States dominates the scene. The pound fell to 849 per 100 in demand bills, down six cents from Tuesday, with discounts above 28 percent. French and Belgian francs sank to 60 to 70 percent under normal, while marks rose to 106 to 127 cents, a minimal gain.
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London
Orient
Japan
United States
International Exchange Committee
Influenza Decline Noted In Chicago
Chicago health officials report 24 hour influenza deaths, 77 pneumonia deaths, 1472 new flu cases, and 400 pneumonia cases. Deputy Commissioner Koehler says flu cases are easing while pneumonia fluctuates but shows an overall decrease. death rate crest has passed. U S District Attorney Clyne says seized liquor raids to aid hospitals in fighting the epidemic.
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Chicago
Health Department
Koehler
United States
Charles F. Clyne
Flood of Telegrams Reach Exiled Kaiser
The Amerongen telegraph office was expanded today to handle a flood of telegrams of congratulations for former Emperor William of Germany on his birthday. Two large carts delivered flowers and gifts to Bentinck Castle, where the former ruler resides.
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William of
Germany
Bentinck Castle
Bids on Former German Liners Delayed by Baker Protest
Washington January 29 The Shipping Board postponed action on bids for thirty former German liners seized in the United States after a protest by Secretary Baker. He argues some ships are needed for army transport reserve and has urged the matter to President Wilson and the Senate commerce committee. Twelve ships were named in the agreement with six for South American service and six for trans Pacific service. Twelve tenders were received by January 20. Chairman Payne said no action was ready to be announced.
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Wilson asks Congress for 150 million loan to aid hungry Europe
President Wilson urged Secretary Glass to seek quick congressional authority to loan 150 million dollars to Poland Austria and Armenia to relieve famine. He called it unthinkable for the United States to withhold aid and pressed for prompt action amid reports of starvations and looming chaos.
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Armenia
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Ways and Means
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Ways and Means Committee
Baker rules against Army uniform changes
Secretary Baker rejects changes to the army uniforms citing high material costs. After a conference with general officers and department commanders, proposals included a rolled collar and Sam Brown belt but are not adopted, keeping the present blue uniforms in use.
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Baker
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