Wilson speaks for world order at Minneapolis rally
President Wilson urged a new world order led by the United States to end autocracy and balance of power. He said the League of Nations would curb autocratic power, require self goverment, promote arbitration, disarmament, and protect labor rights while inviting the US to join as a trusted partner.
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Glasgow Congress Backs Germany Admission Call at League
The Trades Union Congress pledged cooperation with international labour to secure Germany's admission to the League of Nations and press for immediate revision of harsh treaty provisions. Delegates backed direct action and called for reconciliation through international cooperation, voting to refer back part of the parliamentary committee report.
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Senate Divides Over Peace Treaty Vote Stand
The Senate factions split into four groups on the peace treaty. Those for the treaty as is, those against it, those who would back with extreme reservations or amendments, and those who would vote for with mild reservations. Notable names include Ashurst, Bankhead, Lodge, Norris, and McNary among others.
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Cardinal Mercier Arrives to Warm New York Welcome
Cardinal Mercier of Belgium arrived in New York aboard the Northern Pacific amid cheers from watchers on the wharf and a formal welcome by Mayor Hylan Archbishop Hayes and other church dignitaries. He thanked the American people and spoke of Belgium’s sufferings, then prepared to travel to Baltimore to visit Cardinal Gibbons.
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New Hampshire House Ratifies Federal Equal Suffrage Amendment
The New Hampshire house of representatives voted 212 to 118 to ratify the federal equal suffrage amendment. The resolution now proceeds to the state senate for further action.
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Beury Railly Delivers Homecoming Address in Champaign
Colonel Beury J. Railly of Chicago headlined the Champaign homecoming on Tuesday drawing more than 5,000 attendees. He spoke as the principal speaker at the service men’s celebration in Champaign Illinois.
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John Mitchell Dies Veteran Labor Leader at 49
John Mitchell former president of the United Mine Workers of America, dies at 49 in Post-Graduate hospital New York after gallstone surgery. He leaves a wife, a son and daughter. Mitchell had chaired the New York state industrial commission since 1915 and held multiple state and federal posts, living in Mount Vernon.
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Stockmen From Iowa Fight Kenyon Bill in Senate Hearing
A Midwest group led by Iowa stockmen and meat dealers attacked the Kenyon bill proposing federal licensing for the industry before the Senate agriculture committee. They argued government restrictions would harm business and defended the packers as pivotal to the profitable cattle market. Protesters from Muscatine Dallas Center and Nichols cited rising land values and strong markets, while Illinois figures backed the contention against licensing.
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LaFollette Names Aids On Newsprint Inquiry
Washington Sept 10 Chairman LaFollette of the Senate manufacturer committee has named Senators McNary Oregon Grenna North Dakota Republicans Reed Missouri and Walsh Massachusetts Democrats as members of a sub committee to investigate the newsprint industry.
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Riots Mark Strike at Car Plant in Hammond
At the Standard Steel Car plant in Hammond Indiana an armed truce followed a night of clashes between about 1,000 strikers and 40 police and guards. Four workers were killed and around 50 wounded as strikers tried to block more than 200 men returning to work. Seven leaders were jailed as Hungarians among the dead and wounded were noted. Police and guards to remain guarding the plant to curb further violence.
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Pseu do-Americans Urge Ratification Debate in Salem
Salem New York September 10 Senator James W Wadsworth Jr warned that ratifying the peace treaty and league of nations in its present form would un Americanize the United States more than any other force He cited President Wilson swing around the circle and warned of adopted sons presenting themselves before the Senate as sympathizers of their mother countries He urged caution to avoid entangling alliances and continued European involvement by official Washington and the treaty supporters
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Peace Treaty Goes to Senate With Amendments Today
The German peace treaty returns to the Senate from the foreign relations committee with a majority report proposing amendments and reservations to the League covenant. Debate is set for next week while Senator Hitchcock plans a minority report within two days and Senator Spencer signals opposition to the present treaty.
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Federation votes to accept Wilson wage plan for railway shopmen
After a four day conference the American Federation of Railway Workers representing about 50,000 members not in other unions voted to accept President Wilson's wage proposition presented to the shopmen and urged Congress to back an employee profit sharing plan.
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Mutiny at Sonora Garrison Ends in Officers' Death
Unofficial reports say Mexican troops at the San Luis garrison in Sonora mutinied and killed officers. The incident follows a Sunday insurrection by Governor Cantú’s Northern District forces at Algodones, Lower California, where four were killed. Forty Cantú soldiers were said to pursue the insurgents, with loyal Cantú troops blaming Francisco Villa agents for fomenting the revolt.
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Attorney Washes Clothes for Family in Salary Saga
St Louis report details Lawrence McDaniel, a circuit attorney earning about $10,000 yearly, claiming to perform family laundry tasks. He described rising at 5 30 am to hang washing, while colleagues mocked his self‑assessed duties and jokes about suffrage and mortgage life. He noted costs of $2 50 per day for laundry plus meals and carfare.
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Seek Liquor Licenses To Sell After Nov. 1
About 100 Baltimore saloon keepers have applied to the liquor license board for six months licenses starting November 1 as war-time prohibition ends. The ban may lift October 1, with full prohibition resuming in January after demobilization. Many applicants surrendered twelve months licenses earlier.
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Chicago Mayor Pushes Five Cent Fare Plan
Chicago mayor proposes a five member elected body to run traction lines under a people ownership plan aiming to restore the five cent fare. The move came at a special city council meeting on Tuesday with Mayor Thompson detailing the plan and goals.
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Chicago Riot Trial Produces Acquittal for Jones
Chicago on September 10 Jones Spencer a Negro bound to a race riot case was acquitted by a jury. Police witnesses charged he fired on an automobile and on a truck of policemen. Colored witnesses contradicted the police, and no weapon was found on Jones when captured after a chase.
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St Louis streetcar fare raised to eight cents
The Missouri Public Service Commission issued an order setting a new eight cent street car fare for St Louis starting September 20 for six months. The same order allows the Joplin and Pittsburg railway to raise adult fares six cents and child fares three cents.
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Pershing Gets Ovation From New York Schoolchildren
In Central Park New York on September 10 General Pershing received a great ovation from 30 000 public school children. He thanked the crowd for wartime patriotism and praised the youth as the future defense of democracy. A flag salute and anthem preceded his remarks and he later met a schoolgirl who presented him with a flag.
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Wife Hidden in Car Triggers Rye Beach Joyride Scene
Max Samuels a New Rochelle druggist took a young woman for a night ride to Rye Beach. Mrs Samuels followed and hid in the car. She later confronted her husband and asked police to arrest him but dropped the charges after reconciliation. The Rye judge dismissed the case.
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Mob Loots Boston as Police Strike Paralyzes City
Boston reports mob violence and window smashing across districts after police union members walked out Tuesday night. About 85 percent of officers joined the strike. stores show only minor thefts as crowds jeered and followed strikers. Metropolitan park officers drew revolvers but fired none. streets guarded by sergeants, state police, and park police. A volunteer force will begin duty today.
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Our Country First Convention Opposes League Provisions
Delegates from business and farming interests in Chicago on September 10 voiced disapproval of Section 20 of the League of Nations and parts of the treaty proposing an international bureau of labor. They adopted resolutions criticizing government ownership, price fixing, current taxation, and laws to prevent strikes, and urged exemptions for farmers co operatives from Sherman anti trust interpretations, plus repeal of the Tavener amendment.
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Balkan Nations Hold Off on Signing Pact
Paris dispatches report Greek and Serbian delegations could not commit to signing the treaty tomorrow. Serbian headquarters said Belgrade must direct the signature, while Greek headquarters indicated Premier Venizelos would sign if conditions matched the reports.
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Insurance Men Oppose Federal Curb at Convention
Hartford Conn Sept 10 Insurance commissioners hold fiftieth session at Hartford club where open opposition is voiced to government ownership of insurers. Governor Holcomb welcomes delegates urging keeping management of insurance companies out of the hands of the government.
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University of Chicago approves faculty raises
An appropriation of seventy five to ninety five thousand dollars funds pay increases for professors at the University of Chicago. The measure affects faculty members among 396 listed, with details noted as approved and to be implemented.
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