Weighing the League of Nations Senate Debate Opens
The Star prints a notable joint Senate debate between McCormick and Hitchcock on the League of Nations. They condemn the treaty as a trap and argue for Senate amendment or rejection to protect US sovereignty while outlining the league's two-house structure and aims for durable peace.
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British Labor Man Favors Manly Plan
A British labor advocate argues for a joint capital and labor panel in the United States led by President Wilson. He cites Britain's wartime example under Lloyd George, urging an America-wide conference to set basic principles for industrial relations and boost efficiency.
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Conference Idea Wins His Approval
Lloyd George backs a labor government approach with a joint committee of employers and workers to set hours wages and conditions amid Britain’s labor unrest. He warns striking the triple alliance could paralyze the nation, insisting civilization must be saved together through balanced limits on wages and hours.
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Senate to Get France Treaty Presented by Wilson
President Wilson plans to present the Anglo French American defensive pact to the senate after his League of Nations tour. The White House announced he will deliver an address when the treaty is submitted.
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Kept prisoner by friend wife in Oregon divorce granted
William Carroll, kept prisoner four years by his wife with help from their son, received a divorce in Portland Superior Court. He said wartime ignorance lasted five months due to imprisonment and temporary illness. A Masonic lodge investigation aided his release. he is over 60 and was found competent at a sanity hearing.
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Action urged to sell surplus army food domestically
Washington report from the house committee probes quartermaster stocks. It accuses the war department of slow disposal and criticizes ten day payment demands that hinder sales. The document notes injunctions against city payments and suggests placing large stores of surplus foods on the domestic market soon.
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Two Dead Four Missing In Manchester Fire
Two people died and four were missing after a fire destroyed two tenement houses in Manchester New Hampshire early today.
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Britain Will Fight Revolt Says Bonar Law
London July 25 Britain will use full force to defend government against any coup or overthrow effort. Andrew Bonar Law told the House of Commons the government will counter efforts by discontented groups and suppress undue pressure.
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British Lords Ratify German Pened Treaty
The House of Lords approved the German penal treaty last night after the Commons had already ratified it. Lords also passed a bill endorsing the England France United States alliance to defend France against possible German aggression.
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De Martino Named Italian Ambassador to Germany
Rome July 24 Italian Foreign Office director-general Giacomo De Martino was named ambassador to Germany. Prince Alliata Villa-Franca was appointed counsellor to the Italian embassy in Washington.
Gilbert Hitchcock Leads Senate Fight on Peace Treaty
Gilbert M Hitchcock former chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Democratic leader ranks as a key force for ratification of the peace treaty and the league covenant on the Senate floor. He is publisher of the Omaha World Herald and a Nebraska senator.
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U S Mail Aviators Strike Disrupts East Route
Washington reports 11 30 a m flight delay as aerial mail pilots refuse to fly. New York pilots refuse on weather and safety grounds citing dangerous planes and two dismissals. The strike could halt New York Washington and other routes until replacements arrive.
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Brick Throws Car Off Track On Busy City Street
A Cowen Park street car jumped the rails at Third Ave and University St during rush hour Thursday night. It skidded 150 feet, damaging the west curb side and front track yet caused no injuries or major damage aside from a broken rear window. Ten passengers were unhurt. Conductor A Vanhooser reported. A loose brick between the tracks is blamed.
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Officer Flays Court Martial at Republican Lunch
Hugh M. Caldwell former corporation counsel and camp Lewis judge advocate asked at a Young Republicans meeting that miscarriages of justice occur in the army and civil courts. He argued that colored men and slackers were drafted, that long sentences were often reduced or pardoned, and that veterans lost perspective after service.
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Phipps Convicted in Escape Conspiracy Case
Ruth Phipps was found guilty by a federal jury of conspiring to aid William Tilghman Jr. in his escape on May 9. co defendant Elsie Winterbotham was acquitted. Phipps, 20, to await sentencing. Winterbotham urged to improve family environment as her husband watched in court.
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