Wilson in Kansas City presses for League of Nations
President Wilson spoke at Convention Hall before over twenty thousand, denouncing treaty opponents as Bolshevism and urging ratification. He touted Philippine independence under the League, praised American wartime spirit, and argued for arbitration to prevent war with six months for discussion before any conflict. He warned against minority rule and highlighted Armenian atrocities as a call to action.
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Kansas City
Senator Reed
League of Nations
Wilson
St. Louis
Philippine Islands
United States
Senate
Russia
America
Armenia
Paris
Europe
Salvation Army Home Service drive aids wounded soldiers
North Dakota's campaign runs Sept 22 29 to support Salvation Army care for the poor and forgotten. Funds fund shelter for veterans and the downtrodden and assist immigrant families through religious and American integration efforts. A gray haired shopkeeper recalled Salvation Army aid when her baby died and urged support.
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Brance Or
Salvation. Army
Charles H. Wirth
North Dakota
Salvation Army
America
German government to amend constitution on Austrian reps
Berlin dispatch says Germany will not maintain its present attitude toward Austrian representatives in the Reichstag and will alter its constitution to conform to allied demands as conveyed to Premier Clemenceau today.
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London
Berlin
Clemenceau
Reichstag
Senators at Washington plan campaign on treaty votes
Washington Sept 6 senators opposed to the league treaty weigh their voting strength by surveying allies and opponents. A leading Democrat said twenty Democrats would back reservations and twenty seven would back unqualified ratification, assuming no further position changes. Lodge and mild reservationists clash over Article 10 wording as the real issue.
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Washington
Senate
Lodge
Senator Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
McCumber
Senate Passes Prohibition Enforcement Bill in Senate
Washington reports the Senate passed the prohibition enforcement bill with one minor amendment and sent it to conference to resolve differences with the House before a presidential submission. The measure bars alcohol and light beverages during wartime, with fines and jail for sellers, and extends the ban to the Panama Canal Zone.
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Senate
Washington
Conference
House
Panama Canal Zone
New Haven Rail Loot Allegations Reach National Scale
In New York on September 6 authorities report the New Haven railroad looted of millions in stock rails. Arrested men include William Natt, a junk dealer with offices in New York and Cincinnati, and John Birmingham, general foreman of the New Haven yards. Allegations claim high grade steel shipped to plants nationwide was billed as junk.
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New York
New Haven
Wm. Natt
Cincinnati
John
Birmingham
Leaders to discuss community relations in New York meeting
Capital and labor leaders would meet in New York on Sept 6 at the home of Mrs. Henry P. Davidson Island under the council of national de to discuss community and industrial relations in a conference aimed at improving labor relations and civic cooperation.
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New York
Henry P. Davidson
Island
Council of National de
Senate passes bill incorporating the American Legion
Washington September 4 The Senate today approved the bill to incorporate the American Legion with no debate or opposition. The measure now proceeds to the president for signature.
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Legion
President Wilton Sees Farewell at Columbus Train Departure
In Columbus on September 4, President and Mrs Wilton bade farewell as his train for Indianapolis departed on schedule at 1 pm. The president and Mrs Wilton paused on the rear platform to wave to cheering crowds while ex Governor Campbell and others offered photographs and greetings before the journey continued.
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Lea
Columbus
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