Watson Sparks Senate Fight Over Army Bonus Controversy
Georgia Senator Tom Watson leveled charges that 21 American privates were hanged without trial in France during World War I and urged a soldiers’ bonus. He accused officials and creditors of mismanagement while contrasting Allied aid and U.S. war materiel costs with veteran care.
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France
Tome Watson
United States Senate
Georgia
General Pershing
Watson
Tom Watson
Alabama
Heflin
Kansas City
Mellon
Canadian
Canada
Smith
America
Mr. Stanley
Wadsworth
Kentucky
Mr. Watson
Stanley
Indiana
Henry Grattan
Ireland
Italy
Caesar
Pompey
Toman
Korman
Brenda
Aid
Mephistopheles
England
House of Commons
House of Commions
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Congressional Caucus
Jackson
Miuker
William T. Collins
Titusville
Elmira
N. Y
Harry D. Waldron
New York
Army Service Corps
Bastile
Joseph D. Conwell
Philadelphia
War Department
Senate
Daigle
Cincinnati
Ohio
Albert C. Purcell
Albert Purcell
Watsuh
San Antonio
Texas
Albert
Sayime
Purce
Purcell
Good Health Tip Promotes Chamberlain's Tablets
The message urges maintaining good health and regular bowels, claiming constipated people cannot feel well. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild and gentle aid to relieve constipation when needed.
Weeks and Pershing Draw Watson Fire Over Hangings
Senator Watson accuses Weeks and Pershing of denying charges that American soldiers were hanged overseas without court martial. He cites letters, affidavits, and a photograph of a gallows, alleging widespread abuse of nurses and executions among black soldiers, while urging a formal investigation and warning against personal attacks.
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Senator Watson
Weeks
General Pershing
France
Huntington, W. Va
Clifford J. Ayer
Ayer
Georgie
George Carhoroush
Aaron
Six Hundred and Fifth Engineer Corps
Watson
Senawe Wateo
Amd
Ciuc
Senate
Albert Purcell
Albert Purcell Et Chnemati
Sea Department
Murcels
Atta Carp
Sida Antonio
Torus
William Abens
Chewelead
Watson Sid
Georgii
Washington
Genesil Ber
Tome
Rates Generally Reduced Rediscount Across Federal Districts
The Federal Reserve Board announced a nationwide reduction of rediscount rates across all 12 districts. Cleveland lowered from 5.5 to 6 percent, Minneapolis from 6 to 5.5 percent, with effective dates forming a staggered rollout starting Monday. The new rate schedule lists Boston New York and Philadelphia at 4.5 percent, Cleveland Chicago St Louis Kansas City and San Francisco at 5 percent, and Richmond Atlanta Minneapolis and Dallas at 5.5 percent.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
Cleveland
Minneapolis
Effe
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
San Francisco
Richmond
Atlanta
Dallas
Sou Bet Rats Bite Through Metal, Says Farmer
Mr P LaDuke a farmer says rats can bite through zinc feed bins. He spent 18 dollars after rats got in last year. He uses NAT-SNAP rat poison, praising its effectiveness. The dog did not touch RAT-SNAP. Three sizes offered 35c 65c and 1.25. Sold and guaranteed by Harmon Drug Co and Lexington Pharmacy.
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New York
Europe
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Lee
Jackson
Johnston
Beauregard
Covington
Watson
Colombia
Standard Oil Co
Brazil
England
Missouri
Mt. Reed
United Congress
United States
New England
Elbridge Gerry
Ithode Island
Cierry
Legislative
Tiis Jefferson
Andrew Peeksye
Renhem Lincoln
P. LaDuke
Harmon Drug Co
Lexington Pharmiacy
Dean's Kidney Pills Testimony Ad From Lexington
Endorsed kidney remedy claims to ease disordered kidney action with a reader testimony from D. S. Smith of Main St. describing relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Advertisement notes price and distribution for Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY without claiming medical efficacy.
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Dean
Lexington
D. S. Smith
Main St
Me. Smith
Foster-Milburn Co
Mtrs
Buffalo
N.Y
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Watsu
Peshing
Nashville
Tenn
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Richmond, Va
Rochester
Leavenworth, Kan
Ney
Albert William Curtis
Company
Thirty-third
Leavenworth
Federal
Origon
Curtis
Chambers Uough Kenedy
Holland
Emerson and Okeh
the John Church Co
Main Street
Columbia, S. C
Southern Agriculturist
Nashville, Tenn
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