Senate reads German peace treaty amendments Amid debate
In Washington on September 28 the Senate formally reads the Fall amendments to the German peace treaty allowing the United States to be represented on foreign commissions. The session ends with few listeners as debate looms. Johnson speeds home to press an amendment on voting power and Smith plans to offer mild reservations to article ten.
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Washington
Senator Fall
New Mexico
United States
Senate
Threeding
Fall
Will Specke
Wilson
Pacific Coast
Johnson
California
League of Nations
League To
Great Britain
Smith
Georgia
Congress
Yank Prisoners Lost Food Sent To Germany
Washington report by Red Cross prisoner welfare commissioner Carl P. Dennett states 3600 American prisoners were held by Germany. Early in the war they faced mal treatment and loss of shoes and clothing, but a Swiss supply system eventually delivered 20 pounds of food weekly per prisoner with supervised distribution, easing German public opinion.
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Washington
Carl P. Dennett
Boston
Red Cross
Switzerland
Two Pilots Killed In Desolate Texas Air Incident
In Brownsville Texas on September 28 two pilots were killed when a military aircraft crashed near a town. The crewmates, identified in partial OCR as Kasut Col Leary and Hollingsworth, died at the scene with others mortally injured. Fort Brown authorities confirmed details but names and full facts are unclear due to damaged text.
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Brownsville
Texas
Kasut
Leary
A. 8
Cavalry
Great
Hollingsworth
Ofa
Onwell
Hio Grange City
Fort Brown
Wetalle
Nation Will Bid For Cuba Sugar Sparks World Shortage
Howard Van S Tracy of Holland St Louis Sugar Co warns sugar shortages will lift prices globally. Cuba has only 600000 tons available for US before Jan 1 while US needs about 1200000 tons. If 600000 tons are used in three months, 1920 sugar may run dry. American Beet Sugar Producers urge government purchase to protect public and fair trade.
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Chicago
Howard van S. Tracy
Directof
Holland St. Louis Sugar Company
Cuba
United States
United States Equalization Board
England
France
Germany
Russia
American Beet Sugar Producers’ Association
Operators Dispute Statement of Lewis
Buffalo New York September 28 Coal operators in the central competitive field spend three hours debating the miners scale demands from the United Mine Workers. Chairman Brewster challenges John L. Lewis claim that granting the demands would not raise coal prices saying costs could double in some districts. He questions the miners six hours production claim and notes public and industrial needs limit storage and demand.
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Buffalo
Cleveland
United Mine Workers
Brewster
John L. Lewis
Mr. Brewster
Lewis
Yank Just Wed Leaps From Liner Into Sea
A Chicago doughboy, Raymond Higgins, on the La Lorraine voyage home after serving in France, leaped from the liner in mid ocean near Sept 17. Captain Lrevet and crew searched but found no trace. Higgins had married in St Nazaire and carried 2000 francs. his widow received funds from fellow passengers totaling $2,300 after reaching New York.
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New York
la Lorraine
Raymond Higgins
Chicago
France
St. Nazaire
Higgins
Lrevet
Resignation of regional railroad director announced
Washington Sept 8. The resignation of a key regional railroad director is announced. A. Baldwin, now assistant to the regional director, will step into rail administration duties. Martin will resume as president of the Illinois Central.
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Arkham A Sehotia
Jest Heny
Arrpent x Os Ober
Pias
Martin
Llinolg Central A
A. 14
Baldwin
U S Retains German Liners as War Prize
Eight former German liners including the Imperator, allocated to the United States after World War I, will be retained by the United States. The ships will be surveyed for possible passenger and freight service, with the Imperator previously slated for Cunard. The Shipping Board asserts permanent allocation, while Britain notes Cunard plans are to be canceled.
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United States
Inter-Allied Shipping Commission
The
Shipping Board
Imperator
Allied Naval Commission
Great Britain
Admiralty
Cunard Line
New York
England
War Department
J. H. Rosseter
United States Shipping Board
Kaiserin
Augusta
Victoria
New ‘York
Supreme Economic Council
Brussels
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Polk
Paris
Germany
Rosseter
Wilson
Viscount Grey
Whipping
Cunard
New York-Southampton
Marines Retake Trau in Dalmatian Zone
American sailors from the cruiser Olympia landed at Trau on Sept. 23 and, without bloodshed, recovered the Dalmatian port from Italian control. Serbian troops arrived later as Italian forces reportedly acted under strict orders. Reports from Belgrade describe mutinies, proclamations, and evacuations as Italians deserted Trau and nearby areas amid rising tension in the occupied zone.
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Washington
Olympia
Trau
Daniels
Tran
Supreme Council
Andrews
Belgrade
Information Bureau
Kingdom of the
Nino de Fantogna
Tragir
Fantogna
Split
Spalato
Fiume
Denmark plans direct radio link with United States
Washington dispatch reports Denmark will establish direct wireless communication with the United States. The Danish minister for public works announced in parliament that a great trans Atlantic wireless station near Copenhagen is being planned to enable direct USA Denmark radio contact and a commission may visit the United States to finalize arrangements.
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Washington
Denmark
United States
Copenhagen
Thetis
United Sates
President Wilson Fails to Meet King Albert on Special Train
President Wilson remains largely in bed on the special train returning toward Washington after his nervous attack. Dr. Cary Grayson reports no material change in condition, though the President has benefited from sleep and rest. He plans to meet King Albert at the White House later, weathering the royal visit as his doctors pace the train for comfort.
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Wilson
Washington
Cary T. Grayson
New York
Albert
Belgium
White House
State Department
United States
Grayson
Pittsburgh
Dr. Grayson
Mild Influenza Cases Reported Across 14 States
More than 30 mild influenza cases were reported to the public health service last week by 14 states. No state has an epidemic level. The reports cover eastern southern and western states with cases described as generally mild in nature.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Strikers Fail In Effort to Close Steel Plants
After a week of disruption, the steel strike plans a larger push as Bethlehem Steel workers are ordered to join the walkout tomorrow. United States Steel and independents seek to reopen mills. police bolster protection and political figures face strike pressure amid escalating actions and warnings from Ohio and West Virginia authorities.
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United States Steel Corporation
National Committee
Bethlehem
Senate Labor Committee
Pittsburgh
Steel Corporation
William Z. Foster
Foster
Congress
Secretary of
War Baker
Chicago
Cox
Ohio
Cornwell
West Virginia
Weirton Mills
Navy Balloon Lacks Report After First Day Race
St Louis report says after the first twenty four hours in the army navy balloon race only one of five contestants remained unaccounted for. Navy craft from Washington DC piloted by Lieut Emerson and Ensign Sloman is missing. Langley field VA balloon alighted near Mariette Wisconsin about 500 miles from St Louis. Army pilot Phillips and Lt Burt rescued. other balloons landed near Pittsfield Wisconsin and Menominee Michigan.
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Navy
Washington, D. C
Lieut. R. Emerson
F. L. Sloman
A. M. Lambert
Langley Field
Michigan
Mariette
Wisc
Army
Byron T. Burt
Pensacola
Fla, Naval Training Station
Menominee, Mich
Fort Omaha
Brooksfield
Texas
Pittsfield
Wis
Attacks Sheriff In Effort To Get Away
Freeport report says Sheriff Hayes fought off a jail escape attempt by convicted robber Dawson. Dawson attacked with a broom handle and a piece of wood, wounding the sheriff. a Black jack was used. A Negro prisoner helped lock doors to trap Dawson. Dawson had just finished a five year term at Anamosa.
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Freeport
Sherman Dawson
Eau Claire
Daweon
Anamosa
National Steel Strike Probe Calls Pittsburgh Target
The national labor committee asked Senator Kenyon to visit Pittsburgh to investigate the Western Pennsylvania steel strike, seeking first hand evidence of alleged illegal tactics by steel firms. The group planned talks with railroad brotherhoods and urged action as mass meetings and organizer efforts surged amid plant shutdowns.
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Natorial Committee
Iron and Steel
United States
Kenyon
Senate Labor Committee
Pennsylvania
National Committee
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