Four Leaders Shaped the Versailles Peace Talks
The article recalls the four key figures at the heart of postwar talks: Georges Clemenceau of France, David Lloyd George of Britain, Woodrow Wilson of the United States, and Vittorio Emanuele Orlando of Italy. It notes their uneasy alliance during the Versailles negotiations and the political toll as events unfolded.
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George
Clement France
Orlando
Italy
Wilson
League of Nations
Senate
Gov
de- Cemenceau
Pre
Substituted dolls counted as twins in Beary Cleveland case
Hazel accused mother described by Floyd McNally as pretending to be a parent while dolls were used in place of newborn twins. McNally recalled December 1921 shopping trip to Chicago and witnessing two facecovered bundles, one a live baby, the other a doll.
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Charles R. Lynch
Ind
Hazel
Cleveland
Floyd McNally
Chicago
Sie- Floyd McNally
Two Babies Attempt to Drown Themselves in Irrigation
In North Dakota Ida Oct 19 a woman identified as Mrs Driskell attempted to drown herself and her two children in an irrigation ditch on her husband John Driskell’s ranch. The incident left all three in a serious condition as authorities and neighbors assess motive and mental state.
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Ida
John Driskell
Booze Cache Found After Guard House Watch
Patrolmen searched an unlocked house at 1214 Wednesday night after occupants left, finding two large casks and mash. Two occupants, J A Houseman and T W Houseman, were arrested on charges when they returned.
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J. A
T. W. Houseman
H. Zu N. Bolles
Lloyd George campaigns and coalition politics turmoil
The piece recalls Lloyd George’s wartime promises to trial the Kaiser and demand German war reparations, the split with Asquith, and the 1918 election results. It notes coalition strength, persistent challenges to Lloyd George, and a push by younger politicians for party government and new leadership.
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Lloyd George
Germany
Asquith
Miners Learn of Lloyd George Resignation
London on October 19 reports David Lloyd George announcing his resignation as British prime minister after meeting King George. A miners delegation led by Frank Hodges visited him, Hodges saying no premier remained after the resignation was tendered and accepted.
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London
David Lioyd George
Great Britain
Buckingham Palace
King George
Frank Hodges
Debt Funding Plan Delayed by British Coalition Crisis
Washington on October 19 reports that the resignation of the Liberal coalition cabinet may push back talks on funding the British debt to the United States. Sir Robert Horne planned to travel to the U S to meet the debt refunding commission, but the cabinet collapse could require a short postponement of the negotiations.
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Washington
lLieydate
United States
Great Britain
Robert Horne
London
American Foreign Debt Refunding Commission
Career of a Famous British Statesman David Lloyd George
David Lloyd George born in Manchester in 1863 rose from a schoolmaster's son to a leading British politician. He entered Parliament in 1890 and held key posts including President of the Board of Trade, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Minister of Munitions, Secretary for War, and finally Prime Minister from 1916 until October 1922.
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David Lloyd George
Manchester
Board of Trade
Judge to hear motion to dissolve Daugherty injunction
In Chicago on October 19 Judge James A Wilkerson heard Donald Richberg seek dismissal of the Daugherty Injunction restraining shop crafts leaders from striking. He argued many railroads named have settled conflicts and no further controversy exists. Hearing was continued to allow government representation. The court may submit the case to a master in chancery.
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Chicago
Daugherty
Shop Crafts Union
James A. Wilkerson
Donald Richberg
Exhumation Sought in Taylor Death Claim
William Edward Taylor of New York, son of slain director William Desmond Taylor, arrives in Laramie to seek exhumation and examination of wounds he says his father received here. He believes the elder Taylor married Olive Randall in 1884 and aims to contest the will.
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Taylor
Laramie
Wyo
William Desmond Taylor
William Edward Taylor
Olive Randall
Yakima to Host Seattle Kiwanis on October 27
About 100 Seattle Kiwanis members will travel to Yakima for Seattle Day and participate in the dedication of Roosevelt High School on October 27.
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Yakima
Seattle
Bandit Chased Through New Avon Hotel After Robbery
A wanted man, EK Wells, fled after robbing a confectionery at 769 Fourth Ave, taking $22.75. Officers C J Kemper and A Nottingham pursued on Second Ave, tossing their revolvers as they ran. Wells surrendered later, was recaptured at the New Avon hotel, and held on an open charge.
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Second Ave
C. J. Kemper
A. Nottingham
EK. Wells
New Avon
James At
Weolls
Bamballa
Wells
W. J. Merkle
Victoria
B. C
New Avon Hotel
Star's Radio Progam Wins Wide Northwest Broadcast
The Star's special semi monthly radio concert from the Rhodes wireless station drew broad Northwest audience acclaim Wednesday evening. Dan Casters Instrumental numbers impressed listeners. Fred Greeman and Lloyd Spencer contributed performances, while Dave Elprin sang two ballads with Mrs. James K. Forrest. Homer Brew hosted with sleight of hand tricks for youngsters.
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The
Star
Rhodes’ Wireless
Slr
Dan Caster
Pantages Theater
Fred Greeman
Pantages
Lloyd Spencer
Dave Elprin
Seattle
James K. Forrest
Homer Brew
Prosecutor vows full land law enforcement against Japanese buyers
Captain Colvin, head of land law enforcement in King county, warns of aggressive action against Japanese land holders who evade the law through complex mortgage schemes. He cites past anti Japanese work with the Anti Japanese league and veterans groups and supports selling to Americans if done in good faith.
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King County
Colvin
War Veterans Parade Draws Huge New Orleans Crowd
War veterans marched in the American Legion parade in New Orleans on Oct 19 with martial bands. Thousands lined streets as veterans from France and other wars joined a division‑strong procession. Taps sounded, colors were ripped, and police led the pageant honoring the fallen with decorated veterans and dignitaries from many countries.
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New Orleans
American Legion
France
Legion
America
Mary C Settner Sues for Divorce from Rancher John Settner
Mary C Settner, 15, sues for divorce from John Settner a reservation rancher she wed last January. Complaint says Settner frequently beat her and deserted her when she learned she was to become a mother.
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Yakima
Mary C. Settner
John Settner
Settner
Three Seattle Children Die From Poison Pears
Coroner W I Carson to perform autopsy on Bernice Kimble as three Kimble children aged seven and four die after eating pears from a local dealer. The grandmother and other relatives show illness with more deaths feared. Parents reside at 3024 Fourth Ave W. The victims died in early October with John, Margaret and Bernice among the first to perish.
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Seattle
W. Il. Carson
Bernice Kimble
Margaret
John
F. R. Kimble
Fourth Ave
Bernice
National Broadcasters' League formed at Chicago meeting
Completion of the first nation wide organization of radio broadcasting was announced today at the Chicago convention. Officers elected include George S Walker of Denver as president and Arthur H Ford of Iowa City as first vice president with W J Baldwin of Birmingham as second vice president and Frederick A Smith of Chicago as secretary.
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Chicago
National Broadcasters’ League
George 8
Walker
Denver
Arthur H. Ford
Iowa City
W. J. Baldwin
Birmingham
Ala
Frederick A. Smith
Church murder has new angle in New Jersey case
Prosecutor Beekman vanished from sight and is rumored to question a suspect over the Rev. Edward W. Hall and Mrs Eleano Mills killings. Detectives and state police also disappeared as the investigation widens. Witnesses report hearing a woman cry for mercy near a schoolhouse on Red Bank road around 10 30 p m on September 14 and seeing an automobile. Authorities theorize the car carried the bodies to the Phillips farm after the murders.
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Gerald P. Overton
New Brunswick
N. J
Beekman
Edward W. Hall
Mra
Eleano Mills
Retcor
Red Bank Road
Phillips Farm
Rutgers College
Philp Faces Bigamy Charge In Superior Court
Thomas A. Philp is charged with bigamy in a Wednesday information filed in superior court. He allegedly married Nina Keel in January 1922 while an undivorced wife was living.
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Thomas A. Philp
Superior Court
Philp
Nina Keel
Baby Specialist to Speak at Mothers Health School
Dr Charles D Shannon obstetrics expert will headline the Mothers and Babies Health School program at the Bon Marche Thursday afternoon. The lecture is open to the public.
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Charles D. Shannon
Mothers’ and Babies' Health School
Bon Marche
Train Tramples Girl Then She Walks to Class Unharmed
Morrison Illinois reports a six year old girl Bernice Witt was struck by an engine and five cars while on the tracks en route to school. She rose and continued to class unharmed. Detroit Michigan reports Mayor Peter C Jexewski of Hamtramck removed from office by council after alleged fight in the council chamber.
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Morrison, Ill
Chicago & Northwestern
Bernice Witt
Detroit
Mich
Peter C. Jexewski
Hamtramck
Council
Bernard Whelan
Major upheld by C-2 probe and airship disaster claims
Aerial League of America declares support for Major Strauss’s charges that manufacturers caused the C-2 airship destruction. The letter ties over 100 deaths and $25 million in losses to preventable air service failures amid alleged manufacturer influence.
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New York
Strauss
Aerial League of America
Harding
War Weeks
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