Why the United States Should Join the League of Nations
An analysis arguing for U S entry into the League of Nations. It outlines the structure of the League, its arbitration and veto provisions, and the penalties for breaking faith. The piece presents four reasons to join: finish the job, secure disarmament and lower costs, prevent a future world war, and honor soldiers by committing to peace through the League.
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League of Nations
Assembly of All Nations
Council
United States
League
Congress
Japan Official Fears California Law Fallout
A high Japanese official warned that November events in Japan could trigger demonstrations if California passes anti-Japanese legislation. Officials expect suppression of protests despite potential severity, with immigration issues heightening tensions.
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Torio
Japan
California
China denies plans for monarchy in Peking
The Chinese ministry issued an official denial of rumors that a monarchy has been or would be set up in Peking. No such plans are under way and Peking is reported quiet as of October 16.
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China
Shanghai
Chinese Ministry
Peking
United States to appoint a league of nations commissioner
Washington reports the United States likely to appoint a member to the league of nations commission. The body would seek to resolve the Aland Islands dispute between Finland and Sweden, according to announcements from October 16.
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United States
Washington
League of Nations Commission
Aland Islands
Finland
Sweden
Blossom Seeley predicts thin winter for Rube Marquard
Chicago October 15 Blossom Seeley vaudeville star says it looks like a thin winter for Rube Marquard as she files for divorce She notes he lost his job last week and his wife today and cannot earn money on the stage
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Rube
Blossom
Chicago
Rube Marquard
Blossom Seeley
Insane Marine Implicated in Haiti Killings Named by Navy
Washington October 15 Secretary of the Navy Daniels says an insane marine was responsible for indiscriminate killings of Haitian natives during the American occupation. Another marine linked to the crimes has left the service. Names will be released soon and summary action taken.
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Washington
Haiti
Daniels
Roswell High opens grand new auditorium dedication
The Roswell High School auditorium was officially dedicated last night in a full house. J W Wagner and Miss Emee Poirson were absent due to illness, with C O Cagle replacing Dan H Wilmot to present the building to the city. Hiram M Dow delivered the acceptance for the city council as the finest and longest high school auditorium in the state was praised for lighting and decorations.
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Roswell High School
J. W. Wagner
Emee Poirson
C. O. Cagle
Dan H. Wilmot
Board of Education
Hiram M. Dow
Cy Council
New Mexico Medical Society adjourns after successful session
The New Mexico Medical Society closed a two day meeting with a banquet in Albuquerque. Dr. C A Russell of Artesia named president elect, with a full slate of officers and delegates announced for the next term.
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New Mexico Medical Society
Albuquerque
C. A. Russell
Artesia
H. V. Fall
Roswell
J. S. Cipes
C. M. Yater
W. F. Witt
First M E Church Ray S Dunn Pastor
Sunday school needs three more to reach a goal of 250. Attend tomorrow and bring a friend who does not attend Sunday school. Mrs Kiefer will sing The Ninety and Nine at eleven. pastor speaks on Spiritual Growth. Epworth League meets 6:30 pm. Dr Frank H H Roberts from Las Vegas speaks at 7:30 pm on The General Conference of 1920.
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M. E
Ray S. Dunn
Kiefer
Campion
Epworth League
Walker
Sunday Worship Plans At Two City Churches
Sam H Allison pastor invites attendance at modern Southwest Sunday school at 9 45 with J J Kroll as superintendent. Morning 11 oclock and evening 7 30 sermons titled Heavenly Lights The Convention Aftermath and The World's True Saviour with music and Epworth League 3 30. Presbyterian Rudolph Caughey pastor lists Sunday school 9 45 junior Endeavor 3, intermediates 4, youth 6 30, morning and evening services 10 50 and 7 30 The Light that Enlightens and The Larger Brotherhood.
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Sam H. Allison
J. J Kroll
Southwest
Epworth League
W. R. Hill
Th.m
Presbyterian Church
Rudolph Caughey
First Christian Church Services and Events
The First Christian Church in Roswell invites worship with services tomorrow including church school at 9 40 a m morning worship at 10 50 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m Mr L B Les Godfrey of England will give a twilight piano recital before the evening service C B meets at 6 30 p m Young People Night Monday 7 30 Wednesday 7 45 The homelike church for everybody Hear the twilight piano recital at 7 30 Sunday night Sermon What the Churches are doing for Roswell Weather forecast for Roswell and Pecos Valley partly cloudy warmer tonight and Sunday For New Mexico fair west partly cloudy east warmer tonight Dr and Mrs Frank Talmage will leave Monday night for Temple Texas for an indefinite stay health reasons
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Flannery
Capt. Jones
Miss Speck
Mexico
South America
Federal Building
First Christian Church
Sidney M. Bedford
L. B. Les Godfrey
England
C. B
Christian Church
Roswell
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Fair West
Frank Talmage
Temple
Texas
Multiple Houses and Land For Sale On Easy Terms
Property listings describe 10 acres with a 3 or 4 room house and half a flowing well priced at 1600 dollars. A 5 room house nearby is 3750 dollars with 750 dollars down and 50 dollars monthly. Another 5 room house on North Main with one lot costs 3000 dollars with 500 dollars down and 50 dollars monthly. A furnished house at N. C. Shank's Place on South Hill is ready to move into for 3500 dollars.
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N. Main
N. C
British Miners Respond To Call For Coal Strike
London Oct 16 miners respond solidly to a nationwide coal strike. Over a million miners and auxiliaries affected as they leave mines and refuse shift changes. Iron and steel works close due to coal shortages. shipping held up in Liverpool. rail passenger traffic cut 10 to 20 percent. Government vows to fight the strike to a finish. A railway strike is feared.
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London
Iron and Steel
Liverpool
United States
Canada
Food prices lead decline in September says agriculture department
Washington reports food products are leading the price decline with a 15.6 percent drop in overall prices paid to farmers in September. Officials say a permanent cost of living decline may be starting. The dollar has risen eighteen cents. Several local notices follow including a rental request and a speeding fine.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Land Claim Notice for Roswell Applicant in 1920
Department of the Interior notice from the U S Land Office Ft Sumner New Mexico dated October 18 1920 states Arthur B Crosslang of Roswell NM has filed intent to make final three year proof for land in N 14 Sec 24 Township 4 S Range 22 E N M P Meridian. He is to appear before U S Commissioner Dan C Savage in Roswell NM on November 48 1920. Witnesses listed: Warren K Williams Wilburn W Carter Loom T Blythe Lawrence H Crossland all of Roswell NM.
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Department of the Interior
U. S Land Office
Ft. Sumner
New Mexico
Arthur B. Crosslang
Roswell
Meridian
Dan. C. Savage
U. S
Warren
Wilburn
W. .Carter
T. Blythe
Lawrence
H. ‘Crossland
Roswell, New Mexico
Cox Promises National Welfare Program if Elected
Governor Cox pledged to convene representatives of women’s organizations to craft a national program for human welfare and social progress for Congress and the executive branch. He urged teaching immigrants English and customs, restoration of free speech and press, and assembly, and attacked Root, Hughes and Hoover for backing Harding and the League of Nations.
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Cleveland
Cox
America
Root
Hughes
Hoover
Harding
League of Nationa
Farmers to push for expanded credit at bankers meeting
Representatives of more than thirty national farm organizations prepare demands for extended credit before the American Bankers Association meeting in Washington. They say increased credit is needed so farmers are not forced to sell crops at prices below production costs.
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Washington
American Bankers’ Association
Harding Attacks Wilson On War Entry In St Louis
Senator Harding travels to St Louis accusing President Wilson of delaying U S entry to World War I for political gain. He claims thousands of American lives were sacrificed and denies supporting compulsory training while endorsing voluntary peace time military training.
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Harding
ST. Louis
Wilson
United States
Air Mail Pilot Killed Today in Batavia Crash
Chicago reports pilot McMullen of the United States air mail died when his plane crashed and caught fire near Batavia Illinois. A farmer pulled the body from the wreckage after the crash observed from the ground.
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Chicago
McMullen
United States Air Mail
Batavia
Illinois
Omaha
Mexico pledges to pay debts and honor treaties
President de la Huerta told American correspondents that Mexico will pay all just debts and cooperate with the United States to maintain border peace. He said recognition conditions will not harm national dignity and he views the league of nations as benefiting humanity. He denied any plan to confiscate property. The statements followed a conference with Obregon, Pesqueira, and Creel.
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Mexico City
de la Huerta
Obregon
Mexico
United States
League of Nations
Robert Pesqueira
George Creel
Probe on Haiti killings sparks marine occupation debate
A congressional probe into charges that Haitians were indiscriminately killed by American marines is expected to be launched after Senator Handling's attack on the Haiti occupation. Secretary Daniels cited sixty seven killings, disputing broader claims.
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Washington
Handling
Haiti
Daniels
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