Tariff System Needs Changing
New York reports warn that tariff elasticity is needed after the European war to meet evolving trade conditions. A National Foreign Trade Council committee urges a responsive tariff, avoiding broad revision while enabling adjustments through a tariff commission and negotiable concessions.
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Foreign Trade Council
New York
National Foreign Trade Council
United States
Tariff
Commission
Trade Council
James A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
Congress
Tariff Commission
Blackmailers Gang to be Prosecuted Across States
Washington reports the justice department will intensify prosecutions of the blackmail ring uncovered by arrests in Chicago and other cities. Three outcomes include a coordinated effort led by Atty Gen John C Knox in New York, prioritizing the case against Mrs Regina S Klipper’s abduction to Montreal, and a focus on Frank Crocker as the government’s key feeding witness.
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Washington
Chicago
Department of Justice
John C. Knox
New York
Regina S. Klipper
Montreal
Frank Crocker
Premier Explains Greek Attitude in War
Athens dispatch reports Premier Kalogeropulos clarifying Greece’s stance amid entente tensions. He rejects pro German labeling, asserts being pro Greek, and shields cabinet neutrality while facing King Constantine’s recent remarks. The premier notes patriotism over politics and reveals his habit of smoking French tobacco.
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Athens
London
Kalogeropulos
Associated Press
Constantine
Greece
Iam
Balkans
Reed Defends Adamson Law at Illinois Rally
United States Senator James A. Reed of Missouri spoke at a Springfield state Democratic rally defending the Adamson railroad law against Charles E Hughes. He warned that Hughes would have sparked catastrophe and accused him of siding with railroads in the past. The speech faced interruptions from fireworks, nearby cannons, and peanut vendors as Gov. Dunne introduced Reed.
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Springfield
United States
James A. Reed
Missouri
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Reed
Charles Boeschenstein
Edwardsville
National Democratic
Illinois
United States Senate
Mars
Ife
State Fair Grounds
Gov. Dunne
Senator Reed
Raeschenstein
Congress
Mr. Hughes
Railroads
Stx
Reed Smonnt
Utah
Jacob Gallinger
New Hampshire
Boise Penrose
Pennsylvania
Border Board Timing in Mexico US Talks in New London
In New London on September 22 the Mexican-American joint commission discussed border and Mexico related issues. American members presented state department reports on conditions in Mexico and general troop withdrawal talks followed. Mexicans believed Carranza’s army could manage the region now patrolled by Pershing, while Villa’s renewed activity in Chihuahua could delay border control plans.
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New London
Conn
Mexico
United States
Pershing
Villa
Stickler
Chihuahua
Kansas Lynching Echoes 1902 Incident in Clathe
Clathe Kansas September 22 preparations for three investigations into Bert Dudley the man lynched after being convicted of murdering Mr and Mrs Muller on a farm southeast of town The attorney general and county attorney plan separate inquiries coroner Dr Lathrop who became sheriff by law is drafting witness lists for today Dudley’s lynching marks Kansas first since 1902 He had faced a prior attack conviction four years earlier on a sixteen year old girl
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Clathe
Kas
Bert Dudley
Henry Muller
Here
P. Lathrop
Kansas
Dudley
State Reformatory
Mrs Mary Wright Plummer Died After Illness
Miss Mary Wright Plummer former president of the American Library association died Thursday at her brother Joseph P Plummer's home after a two month illness from cancer.
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Dixon
Mary Wright Plummer
American Library Association
Joseph P. Plummer
Detailed Villa assault account from Chihuahua City
Washington reports Brig. Gen. George Bell describes Villa feeding and supporting attackers in Chihuahua City, taking key buildings for hours and retreating with captured arms. Officials doubt the dispatch, citing rumor and awaiting official version for the Mexican American commission. Pershing and Funston views on withdrawal persist, with no immediate risk to American troops.
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Washington
Chihuahua City
Villa
Carranza
War Department
George Bell
el Paso
Bell
New London
Pershing
Funston
Mexico
Chihuahua
Rooming House Shooting In Chicago
Policeman John Biliakti and housekeeper Mrs. Matte Acker were shot by Charles W. Depew in a Chicago rooming house. Acker had asked Depew to be ejected after a quarrel. when the officer tried to remove him, Depew shot both. Depew arrested.
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Chicago
John Biliakti
Matte Acker
Charles W. Depew
Iron Workers Condemn Sherman in Senate Attacks
The International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers adopted a resolution in New Orleans condemning Senator Sherman of Illinois for his attacks on Samuel Gompers in the Senate.
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Iron Workers
Sherman
New Orleans
International Association of Bridge and Structural Inn Workers
Senator Shernan of
Ilinois
Samuel Gompere
Senate
Hughes quotes letter 10 Lind in Mexico policy dispute
From Richmond Indiana September 22 Charles E Hughes denounces administration bias toward large and small states. He cites President Wilson instructions through John Lind during the Huerta regime. Hughes argues no basis exists for unequal sovereignty or recognition and laments Mexico’s suffering under anarchic rule.
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Richmond
Ind
Wilson
John Lind
Mexico
Muerta
Charles E. Hughes
Fort Wayne
Hughes
Huerta
Mr. Hughes
Daniels Witnesses Maneuvers Of Fleet
Secretary Daniels returned from the southern drill grounds with civilian consulting board members to view Atlantic fleet maneuvers including flight from the aeroplane ship North Carolina. They traveled aboard the superdreadnought Texas in Lynn Haven roads and observed short range battle practice. A hydro airplane flight by Lieut. Bellinger of the North Carolina ended with him being dropped overboard and making his way back to the ship in rough seas.
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Washington
Daniels
Civilian Consulting Board
North Carona
Dolphin
Texas
Lynn Haven
Lieut
Bellinger
North Carolina
Venizelos Says He Will Wait on Greece’s War Policy
Former Greek premier Venizelos, asked about reports he planned to head a temporary revolutionary government, declined to commit. He said he must wait to see government plans and noted that Greece’s prolonged neutrality after suffering through a disastrous war would be intolerable if the king ignores the people's voice.
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Athens
London
Eliotherious Venizelos
Saloniki
Associated Press
Greece
Crete
Venizelos
Berlin
Dobrudja
President Wilson to discuss Michigan conditions at conference
President Wilson meets in Long Branch with Assistant Secretary Sweet to review political conditions in Michigan and nearby states. The talks, part of campaign strategy, include reading letters from Democratic leaders about candidates in doubtful states.
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Long Branch
N. J
Michigan
Wilson
Sweet
Department of Commerce
Major General Albert Mills Buried With Army Honors
The body of Major General Albert Mills, chief of the militia division of the general staff, buried at West Point military academy post cemetery after services in the academy chapel. Cadet battalion and all on duty escorted the body to the grave in Washington.
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West Point
N.Y
Albert Mills
General Staff
U.S. Anny
Washington
Post
United States Military Academy
Academy
Secretary Lansing Allows Relief Supplies via Red Cross to Beirut
Secretary Lansing informs the American committee for Armenian and Syrian relief that food and supplies for Armenians and Syrians may be distributed through the Red Cross at Beirut with Turkish government permission.
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New York
Lansing
Iaamerican Committee For
Red Cross
Red Crescent
Beirut
Fronts Raging Across Galician and Balkan Theaters
News from London reports continued heavy combat across the Russian Romanian and Macedonian fronts. In Volhynia Russians shell and assault the 12 mile Lutsk line amid heavy losses while German and Austrian forces push and counter in Dobruja and near the Vardar front. Entente troops break ground near Pisuderi and along the Greek Serbo border as fighting intensifies with substantial casualties and prisoner take. A provisional government forms in Crete as Venizelos hints at Saloniki leadership. Reinforcements surge to Romania as six days of brutal fighting unfold across multiple theaters.
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London
France
Lutsk
Volhynia
Berlin
Vienna
Korytniva
Sviniysk
Dobrudja
Macedonia
Entente
Pisuderi
Paris
Kaimakcalan
Vodena
Sofia
Florina
Dobrudia
Romania
Ras
Five Hour Review of Border Troops at El Paso Fort Bliss
A five hour strength division review near Fort Bliss, El Paso, began at 8 am and ended late, as units marched 1,200 yards past Major General C. M. Clements and Brig. Gen. Bell. The long detour through city streets showcased the troops in close, orderly formation before returning to camp.
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EL Paso
Texas
Fort Bliss
C. M. Clements
Pennsylvania Guard
Bell
U.S. AL
Cavalry Patrolling Rings Villa Raids in Chihuahua City
Strong outposts and cavalry patrols form a protective ring in Chihuahua City to thwart Villista raids. Three former Villista officers have been executed in Parral for revolutionary propaganda, per a message from Gen. Luis Herrera.
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Chihuahua City
Villistas
Villista
Parral
Luis Herrera
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