Senate Accepts Most Amendments To Peace Treaty
In a fast Senate session on October 3, 36 of 45 amendments from the foreign relations committee were defeated or adopted. The GOP led by Fall sought limits on Europe postwar settlements, while Democrats largely opposed changes. Four roll calls were held with votes ranging 30 to 56, and 31 to 46 in key tallies. The debate featured Lodge defending reservations and warnings about overreach, plus a brief wartime casualty note from Arkansas reporting Corporal Thorne Earl wounded and later dying.
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Belgian King and Queen Welcome in New York Harbor
King Albert and Queen Mary of Belgium arrived with Prince Leopold to a cordial reception in Hoboken and New York. Vice President Marshall welcomed them, praising Belgian resolve as they begin a tour of the United States to express gratitude for wartime aid and to visit Washington and the White House.
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French Chamber Ratifies Peace Treaty By Large Margin
Paris October 2 The chamber of deputies ratified the German peace treaty by 372 to 33 and then approved the Franco American and Franco British treaties. Combined votes for the two treaties totaled 501 with senate action expected within four days. The debate featured sixteen speakers led by socialist voices as Clemenceau watched and Andre Tardieu claimed authorship of the treaty. Military conventions with Britain and the United States were also unanimously approved.
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League 10 proposes industrial peace council with labor
A New York petition from the League of American Federation of Labor members urges immediate creation of a league for industrial peace. It envisions a supreme council like the League of Nations to hear and enforce disputes, plus sliding wage scales, profit sharing, and works councils. The group warns US rail strikes could trigger worldwide misery and urges labor leadership to prevent a general railway shutdown.
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Predicting One Day Trip Around World
NOSTON Oct I A one day airplane trip around the world will soon be possible as the plane by Bleriot and other French aviators develop successfully declared Lieut Commander A C Read of the famous trans Atlantic seaplane NC 4 in a speech here Read said that Bleriot told him that with the aid of French inventions now being worked out a speed of 1000 miles an hour and an altitude of 609 feet could be maintained.
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Gary Firm Favors Open Shop in Steel Strike
In Washington on October 3 Elbert N. Gary chairman of United States Steel testified before the Senate labor committee asserting the open shop as the issue and rejecting arbitration or meeting with strikers. He argued public interest and peace as the government's role, maintaining open shop policy amid the steel controversy.
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Governor Says No Apologies For Reed Incidents
Oklahoma City October 3 statement from Governor James B Robertson defends mob action against Senator Reed in Ardmore. He condemns vilification of the President, cites past treatment of Senator Jane A Reed, and says no arrests or state action are planned. Reed spoke in Tulsa October 8 opposing the Versailles treaty and the League of Nations.
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World Peace Secure If Two Navies Join
Letter from Teod Fisher urging a great federation of free nations speaking English to secure peace. He argues Britain’s postwar economy, calls for a weapon for instant use, scrap obsolete ships, and to back the oil engine and empire ship experiments to compel peace and curb daily spending excess.
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Heavy Rains Cause Devastation in Cartagena Spain
Floods from heavy rains sweep across Spain with Cartagena hit hard. Residents flee to upper floors as waters rise. mounted police rescue efforts fail as waters climb. Initial toll of twenty two dead, with feared further losses among victims.
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Enemy delegates allowed at Washington labor conference
The supreme council decided to grant German and Austrian delegates facilities to reach Washington for the labor conference. It also authorized the conference to invite enemy representatives and others who wish to follow its work at its first session in Washington.
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Fisher And Kerr May Do The Honors Today
Cincinnati report says manager Moran plans to pitch Ray Fisher in game three while Gleason hints Kerr may start for the White Sox. The decision came as both managers prepared to depart for Chicago and set the pitching plans for the series.
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Soldiers quell Berlin riot during labor demonstration
In Berlin on October 2 soldiers fired into a crowd of about 15,000 during a labor demonstration on Muellerstrasse. One civilian was killed and ten others were wounded in the incident reported by Associated Press.
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Johnson denounces Shantung clause in San Francisco speech
United States Senator Tiiram W. Johnson told San Francisco women the Shantung clause in the peace treaty is a blot on American honor and that the league of nations would perpetuate this and other wrongs. He called the league a tool of great powers to preserve power and warned against surrendering U S resources and military forces to the league without Congressional approval.
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Asquith Replies To Charges Of French
Former British premier Asquith responds to criticism in letters to Lord French asserting prior government practice of conveying confidence and encouragement to the military supreme command. He cites letters written after French's proposals were discarded and praises the sagacity of ensuing operations.
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President Wilson Critically Ill Says Physician Grayson
Washington Oct. 3 Dr Cary T Grayson the President's physician said in a White House bulletin at ten o'clock that President Wilson is a very sick man with less favorable condition Rest is essential after consultation with Dr F X Dercum Dr Sterling Ruffin and E R Stott All agreed with Grayson's diagnosis and treatment plan McAdoo the President's son in law visited the White House earlier in the day as the nation watched for further word on his health.
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Strike parley breaks down in London rail strike
London Oct 2 The official conference failed to resolve the railway strike. Premier Lloyd George rejected extremism while signaling continued government action. Sir Eric Geddes faced hostile crowds as he left the transport ministry and Downing Street. A later conference with transport workers ended without extending the strike beyond tonight.
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Playful Puppy Sets St Louis House Afire
A family dog pulled a tablecloth setting a coal oil lamp ablaze at 140 South Seventh Street. The resulting fire broke out during dinner at 7 p m, damaging the home of John P Sanders. Exact damage estimates were not provided.
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