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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1920

Page

12

Wilson Sends Peace Bill to House Vetoed

President Wilson vetoed a Republican peace resolution that would repeal the April 6 1917 war declaration and the December 7 117 accord. He argues the United States cannot sign to end the war while honoring obligations and condemns terms that would undermine Allied sacrifice and Versailles treaty aims.

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Wilson remarks on war aims and liberty of nations

President Woodrow Wilson criticizes the peace terms with Germany, arguing that the United States must defend freedom of navigation, disarmament, and the rights of Belgium and other nations. He says a secure peace requires clear international obligations and a continuation of American responsibilities.

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Johnson Refuses To Bolt Party If Beaten

Concord dispatch reports Johnson states he would not bolt the Republican Party if defeated in the primary. He says he would remain loyal and seek the party’s presidential nomination if he is not chosen.

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Capture Pig at Sea Seized En Route to Europe

New York May 27 two Staten Island brothers spotted a sea turtle near a motorboat. One boarded the dinghy and captured a thirty pound shoat believed to have fallen from a steamer. They took it to Tottenville intending to keep it as a hog of the derelict. Frederick Peterson shows interest in the scientific theory.

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Sims Takes Stand In Navy Investigation

Admiral Sims testified before the Senate naval investigating committee on May 28, saying the Navy Department followed a timid course and that Secretary Daniels presented flawed testimony. He faulted President Wilson's plan as impracticable and warned of technical difficulties in operations against German submarines. The hearing, likely to wrap up Saturday, featured sharp rebuttals and cautioned assessments of the war effort.

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