Pact Is Laboring Man's Covenant He Claims
President Wilson denounces pro Germanism in the United States in Sioux Falls. He frames the league of nations as a laboring man's treaty, urging unity under a global order while warning against a Germanic, militarized posture. Crowds greet the president as he stresses sacrifice for permanent world betterment and the need for international labor rights.
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Senate Sees Possible Reservations Shift On League Pact
Washington Sept 8 amid reports of a concession trend in the Lodge led debate over League of Nations reservations. Senator Simmons signaled that some reservations may be needed to win ratification, while Republicans draft conservative substitutes. Poindexter rebutted Wilson and Republicans planned speeches as the fight over Article 10 heated.
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Propaganda movement tied to countermove on Mexico intervention
Washington reports the first hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations sub committee into the Mexican situation. Dr Samuel Guy Inman of the League of Free Nations Association testified that his group distributed literature to deter calls for U S intervention in Mexico. He accused American oil firms of funding intervention though later said oil interests reportedly oppose it. Inman praised Carranza as honorable and urged friendly U S aid, opposing intervention as harmful to pan American ideals. Bishop James Cannon urged only church and school intervention. Senate inquiries, sharp cross examination by Senators Fall and Brandegee followed, with Inman saying he cannot provide all details and will return for another session.
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Mondell Measure Sought to Lend $500 Million to Soldiers
Senate resumed consideration of the Edge export finance bill as Senator Ashurst of Arizona proposed adding the Mondell bill authorizing a $500 million government loan to discharged soldiers for homes and agricultural land. He questioned why aid to Russia exceeded aid to soldiers, but withdrew the amendment after Smoot of Utah signaled the public lands committee would act soon.
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Coal miners push for six hour day and thirty hour week
Cleveland reports the United Mine Workers convention opening with a demand for a six hour day and a thirty hour week across US and Canada. Delegates likely to accept the recommendation to submit to operators with a potential continent-wide strike if not granted by November 1.
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Guards Sought for Jail Protection in Knoxville
A report from Knoxville Tennessee describes a man asking for guard protection at the jail after a rape incident. The Associated Press notes a unit with armed personnel arrived to provide security tonight.
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Resolution to Keep Trops Home Goes to Committee
A terse Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports a Senate resolution to keep Trops at home has been referred to the foreign relations committee. The note cites formal steps in the legislative process as the measure advances.
Age Men Plan Continent-Wide Railroad Strike
Detroit September 8 A convention of the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Railway Shop Laborers with over 2000 delegates from the United States Canada and Panama Canal Zone opens amid demand for a continent wide strike by 600000 workers unless wage and working conditions are granted. A decisive vote and a response from the railway administration are expected by Friday in a firm stance against compromise and a four cent increase.
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Local Dentist W G Myers Arrested In Idaho Bribery Case
Dr W G Myers former secretary of the state dental board was arrested in Boise on bribery charges for issuing certificates to practice dentistry in Idaho. Evidence gathered by the department of law enforcement in Twin Falls linked him to selling certificates without exams. A representative of the department worked here last week. A witness reportedly connected to Parker Systems Dentistry may testify against Myers, who recently returned from military service. He allegedly paid for a certificate to practice in Idaho and then joined the Parker System in Twin Falls. Evidence also suggests certificates were sold to practice in Portland and other coast cities.
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Pershing Welcomed Home by New York in Grand Reception
General Pershing returns to the United States amid nationwide gratitude. President and War Secretary Baker join senators and representatives in honoring the commander who led American forces to victory. Crowds pack Broadway as Pershing, moved, salutes then waves to celebrate a triumphant homecoming. Wednesday he will ride Fifth Avenue at the head of the 5th Division in a further victory tribute.
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