Wilson Speech Warns Bolshevism Spread if Treaty Is Delayed
President Wilson warned Des Moines that Bolshevism could spread to the United States unless the peace treaty is ratified promptly. He defended Shantung and the league covenant, urged US leadership, and argued the world waits for America to lead in restoring peace and morale amid labor and capital uncertainties and a stalled railroad crisis.
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Wilson
Russia
Hemisphere
Washington
League
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Carranza seeks to shift blame with Tampico affidavit rule
Washington dispatch reports the Mexican government requires Americans traveling to the Tampico oil region to sign a release of responsibility. Refusal to sign bars visa issuance, forcing travelers to acknowledge danger from bandits and waive any future claims. The rule applies to U S citizens abroad and those in possession of State Department passports.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Tampico
State Department
Hoover Leaves Europe for United States
London September 6 Herbert Hoover director general of the inter allied relief organization sailed today aboard the Adquirmia for the United States accompanied by Commander Baker Lieutenant Robert Taft and other members of that body Premier Lloyd George sent a message expressing gratitude and appreciation for Hoover and the relief work for the allied powers.
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Herbert Hoover
Inter-Allied Relief Organization
Baker
Robert Taft
Adquirymia
United States
Lloyd George
Hoover
Lady Godiva Parade Draws Thousands in Coventry
Coventry spectacle features Lady Godiva in white and gold brocade rather than natural garb. For the first time in the pageant’s history a Coventry girl played the title role, attracting thousands of visitors.
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Lady Godiva
Coventry
Godiva
German living conditions near normal after blockade lift
German interior life is stabilizing as blockade ends yet editors warn food prices may not return to prewar levels for years. In Leipzig the Kolonialwarenrung notes falling profiteering prices and pork overcharges fading while fresh meat demand remains high. Cologne meals at noon cost 4.50 marks and wine at 5.50 marks as signs of improving conditions.
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Kolonialwarenreitung
Leipzig
Cologne
British Shoe Industry Shows A Tremendous Gain
London, Sept 6. A trade development reflecting extraordinary prosperity in the British shoe industry, and recalling newspaper reports of combinations within the industry, is the proposal of the British United Shoe Machinery company to raise its capital to 600000 dollars. Most machinery in English footwear factories is bought from this concern.
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England
Dalamatian Interest in U S Goods
Dalmatia report by a United States government envoy notes Nelamétia people show keen interest in American goods. They are drawn by the mark made in the United States and promise to be guaranteed. They admire American methods.
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Little
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Nelamétia
FIGHTING MINERS TO RETURN HOME
1500 Unitary Mine Workers of America encamped at Danville will halt the Logan county invasion and return home on a special train, following talks between F Keeney and Governor Cornwell. Federal troops discussed as a possible measure if the march continues, with Keeney asserting the group’s fatigue and barefooted marchers along a 25 mile trek toward Madison.
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District No. 17
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Keeny
Ieeny
War Baker
Leonard Wood
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Logan
Cabing Creek
Madison
Boone County
Peytonia
New German Union Demands Labor Service Nationwide
A new labor union in Helmstadt near Magdeburg requires every German to engage in bodily labor when needed for the general welfare. Unemployed clerks and students will work in coal and potash mines or as farm hands, with several already moving to mines nearby under a trained officer.
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Berlin
Helmstadt
Madgeburg
Rings on Her Fingers Bells on Her Toes in Banbury
In Banbury on September 6 a peace procession revived the old rhyme rings on her fingers and bells on her toes. A Banbury belle wearing a gown, rings and bells led the procession ahead of the mayor in the parade.
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Japs Saving Share in Hawaiian Bank Deposits
In Hawaii, Japanese depositors hold 16.27 percent of island bank savings, with Chinese at 9.62 percent and Hawaiians at 5.2 percent. The territory has 26 banks reporting deposits under 5 million dollars.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
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Karl Wants Home in Merrie England
Copenhagen dispatch reports a Vienna telegram that former Emperor Karl of Austria now in Switzerland plans to visit King George to discuss acquiring a home in England. The message suggests a possible settlement in Britain after exile.
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London
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Italian Women Win Right to Vote by Large Majority
The Italian chamber of deputies granted women the right to vote by a vote of 174 to 55. The Associated Press reports Rome voters achieved this milestone on September 6 as the measure passed in the chamber.
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Associated Press
Rome
Chamber of’ ‘Deputies
Intemperate Talks by Walsh and Dunne Denounced
A report of a heated Irish question discussion at Paris last June between President Wilson, Frank P. Walsh, and former Governor Dunne, sought a hearing for Irish nationalists before the peace conference. Wilson declined, saying Walsh and Dunne’s intemperate Irish speeches blocked self determination. memo notes reveal sharp exchanges about the American peace commission.
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