Treaty Put Up to U S Senate
Washington dispatch reports on the German peace treaty and its League of Nations covenant sent to the Senate with forty five amendments and four reservations. The foreign relations committee urges restraint as the United States seeks to preserve sovereignty and decide domestic questions.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Senate
Jehcock
Nebraska
Demratic
Foreign Relay Committee
Len McCumber
North Dakota
Great Britain
China
Japan
Vince
Shantung
Riot and police strike paralyze Boston during Gompers talks
Seven people are dead and many injured as state troops end dice games and patrol the city while Boston police, on strike, face demand to return to duty. Governor Coolidge asserts deserters cannot negotiate, as Mayor Peters and union leaders seek to avert a broader shutdown.
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Boston
Policemen’s Union
Samuel Gompers
Coolidge
Peters
Henry Groat
Grason McWilliams
Jamaica Plains
Roosevelt
Washington
Navy
Commonwealth Avenue
O’donnell
Jennings
Central Labor Union
State Federation of Labor
Greenfield
Faneuil Hall
State Guard
Australia Indemnity Set at About Three Hundred Million
Premier Hughes announced to the ministerial party in Melbourne that the indemnity to be paid to Australia would be about 300 million dollars. The statement follows discussions on postwar reparations and national compensation plans.
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Australia
Melbourne
Hughes
Germany Sends Gold to London for Food Purchases
London reports that 4.5 million pounds sterling equal 22.5 million dollars in gold has arrived from Germany. Part of the shipment is reported to be en route to Canada to pay for foodstuffs.
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Germany
London
Canada
Investigations Cost Washington War Expenditure Hearings
Investigations of war expenditures by house committees run about ten thousand dollars a month. Clerk Page of the house notified the appropriations committee of the expense.
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Washington
Congressional
House
Page
Appropriations Committee
British Suppress Irish Parliament in Dublin Shooting Victim Identified
Dublin reports say Sinn Fein declared Irish parliament suppressed after Detective Officer Elvey was shot in the city center. British forces raided Sinn Fein headquarters and Count Plunkett's home, seizing documents on Irish loan and delegates report. Across Cork Belfast Louth Derry and other towns police raids occurred with shells and arms seizures.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
Elvey
Dail Eireann
House of Commons
Westminster
Dail Éireann
Ireland
Count Plunkett
Michael Staines
Skibbereen
County Cork
Commons
Limerick
Cork
Belfast
Lisburne
Derry
Dundalk
Louth
Enniskillen
Londonderry
Rossville Street
Austria Signs Peace Treaty at Saint Germain
At Saint Germain France on September 11 Georges Clemenceau and Karl Renner led the signing of the Austrian peace treaty. Romania and Jugoslavia did not sign and were given until Saturday to declare their stance. Delegates, including Frank Polk Henry White and General Bliss, joined Renner in the ceremony with cordial officials and a calm atmosphere.
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St. Germain
France
Georges Clemenceau
Karl Renner
Austria
Roumania
Jugo-Slavia
Renner
Frank L. Polk
Secretary Lansing
United States
Doctor Renner
Henry White
General Bliss
Italian Commission to U S leaves Brest for U S
Rome Sept 18 Italian economic commission will depart Brest next Sunday for the United States. The group aims to discuss trade and economic ties with American counterparts during their visit.
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U. S
Rome
Brest
United States
Boston Police Strike Sparks Ole Hanson Mention in Senate
Senator Myers on the senate floor compared Boston to Ole Hanson and urged similar leadership to fix the strike. The remark tied Boston unrest to national debates over police labor actions and political leadership.
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Washington
Boston
Senate
Senator Myers
French claims against Germany within pay capacity say Loucheur
Paris notes Luis Loucheur the reconstruction minister told the chamber of deputies that France financial claims on Germany do not exceed the latter capacity to pay. He asserted Germany can meet obligations given its resources and economic status.
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Germany
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Luis Loucheur
Nowise
Sir Edward Carson to Visit United States for Speaking Tour
A new photograph shows Sir Edward Carson the Ulster unionist leader and reports say he will soon visit the United States on a speaking tour.
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Sir Edward Carson
United States
Vote Against Treaty at Grand Army Encampment
Delegates at the Grand Army of the Republic encampment adopted resolutions opposing ratification of the peace treaty in its present form. Commander Ketcham of Indiana presented the measure, arguing against entangling alliances and for 100 percent Americanism. Col. James D. Bell of Brooklyn was elected commander in chief. D. M. Hall of Columbus became senior vice commander.
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Columbus
United States
Grand Army of the Republic
Ketcham
Indiana
League of Nations
James D. Bell
Brooklyn
D. M. Hall of Columbus
First Division Marches Down Fifth Avenue With Pershing
25000 men led by General Pershing march along Fifth Avenue wearing fourragere and Cross of War insignia. The First Division of regulars parades as the flower of the American army with medals and ribbons for heroism.
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New York
Pershing
Fifth Avenue
France
Cardinal Mercier Praises Pershing in War Conclusion
Cardinal Mercier said the American army won the war and praised General Pershing as a genial leader, sending universal gratitude. He signed the statement before leaving for Baltimore after reviewing the Pershing parade, escorted by Baltimore Mayor William F. Browning and a city committee.
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New York
Baltimore
Cardinal Mercier
Pershing
Malines
Pennsylvania Station
Williim F. Browning
Kolchak Army Surrenders to Bolsheviki. Siberian Front Advances
A Bolshevik wireless dispatch from Moscow claims Kolchak's southern army around Aktiubinsk and Orsk surrendered, upping Bolshevik captures to 45,000 in a week. Omsk reports General Headquarters says the offensive continues along the Siberian front with the enemy driven back, heavy losses, and abandonment of prisoners and booty.
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London
Admiral Kolchak
Aktiubinsk
Orsk
Moscow
Omsk
Kolchak Army
Siberian
Government Probes Costly Washington
Government probes in Washington reveal high costs as Sept 13 reports indicate congressional appropriations scrutiny by a house committee. The piece notes tight budgeting and renewed oversight amid growing concerns about wasteful spending.
Railroads to Private Control Inventory Ordered
Director General Hines ordered all roads to begin an inventory of supplies on hand as of December 31, 1919, as part of preparations for the return of railroads to private control in Washington.
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Washington
Hines
Johnson Attacks League Covenant In St Louis Address
In St Louis Senator Hiram Johnson assails the League of Nations covenant, calling Wilson a dictator and denouncing secret treaties. The Chicago stop features Johnson and Borah condemning the treaty as a British and Japanese empire tool, arguing Americans never quit and room for open diplomacy remains.
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Johnson
Borah
St. Louis
John H. Simon
Hiram Johnson
California
League of Nations
Wilson
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
Senate
Woodrow Wilson
Chicago
Hiram W. Johnson
Medill McCormick
McCormick
America
Lloyd George
Tan
Pacific
England
Italy
Japan
Mr. Wilson
Paris
Stiate
Innocence and a Shoes Off Request
A visitor Mrs Swinburne is amused as six year old Sarah asks her to remove a shoe to see crow's feet. The child explains she heard the mother say the guest is getting crow's feet, prompting a playful exchange during an afternoon visit.
The Boy Trader Delivers A Scone and Cigarettes
A small Scottish boy visits a tobacconist with a penny as he acts like a tyrant. The shopkeeper returns the money and sends him to buy a scone. The boy reappears with a paper bag and proclaims he has brought the scone and cigarettes.
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All Ireland
Hoey
G. A. R. Veterans
PACT
D. M. Hall
Gen. Pershing
Kolchak
Bolsheviki
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