Wilson Wins San Francisco Crowds in Rally for League
President Wilson toured California and faced a hostile crowd before speeches that steered public opinion toward immediate ratification of the League of Nations. In San Francisco he answered Irish questions and won over labor leaders, business figures, and Republican support, with a major night meeting drawing about 20 000 attendees.
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California Fruit Growers’ Association
War memories prompt call for League of Nations
Raphael Weill a department store owner and leader in the French colony urges a lasting global framework to prevent repeats of war horrors. James H. Wilkins a writer and veteran Republican leader echoes the need, honoring his son’s sacrifice and urging action.
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Rio Grande Recedes After Flood Reported
The Rio Grande held flood stage at Brownsville for a week then was reported falling tonight at Hidalgo. The Mexican National railway suspended service between Matamoros and Reynosa. About 30 miles of the Quit coast lines railroad between Brownsville and Hidalgo are under water. Hidalgo and Reynosa remain completely surrounded by floodwater. Wire service east of Brownsville was reestablished late today.
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Deadlock Persists Over Burden of Proof in Prohibition Bill
Washington Sept 23 The senate and house conferees stalled on the burden of proof in prosecutions for the prohibition enforcement bill. Conference will resume tomorrow with hopes for a compromise on the sole disputed issue.
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Associated Press
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Aviators to be moved to concentration base near border
Two squadrons of de Haviland bombing planes along with 62 officers and 340 enlisted men will be transferred Thursday from Ellington Field Houston to Kelly Field San Antonio. The move aligns with War Department plans to concentrate flying units near the border.
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American steel deemed superior to German alloy
Chicago Sept. 23 steel men and metallurgists at the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers united in saying better steel is made in the United States than in Germany. The assertion followed reports that several large corporations ordered German steel, apparently believing it superior to American made steel.
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Ice Freezes In Summer In Decorah Ice Cave
Des Moines reports ice forms in the Decorah ice cave in Wineshiek county, Iowa, during warm months though walls are dry in fall and early winter. The phenomenon shows ice in summer but not consistently in winter.
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Decorah
Wineshiek County
Iwa
Dundee Gets Decision In Lightweight Bout
Johnny Dundee of New York defeated Charlie Parker of Boston by referee's decision after a 12 round lightweight bout in Boston. Parker fought hard but Dundee claimed victory on points.
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Johnny Dundee
New York
Charlie Parker
1894 VERSUS 1914 GIRLS IN CINCINNATI
In Cincinnati on September 23 a stained glass image of a high school girl prompts reflections on a 1919 ideal of girlhood. The piece suggests the newer generation shows deeper insight into life, greater pep, beauty, purpose, and self confidence, appearing more admirable and adorable.
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Cincinnati
Pleads For Indians In Oklahoma Land Fight
Susan Sanders a 60 year old blind Cherokee woman traveled to Washington to press Congress to shield the Cherokee land in Oklahoma from invasion by about 4000 settlers including both blacks and whites who have already moved into the region.
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Semenoff Threatens action over Chinese troops
Semenoff warned that if Chinese troops moved in large numbers to the Russian border he would dispatch a force to Mongolia to sever their line of communication.
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Peking
Semenoff
Mongolia
Destroyer Vantage renamed Vimy for Battle of Vimy Ridge
London reports the British destroyer Vantage has been renamed Vimy to honor Vimy Ridge, one of the war’s major battle grounds. The change preserves the storied name in naval service.
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Vimy Ridge
London Housing Approvals Surpass Half of Projects
London reports 1155 of 4008 housing projects approved by the ministry of health, with the rest pending. The long backstory on criteria and regional distribution remains under review as officials assess demand and funding.
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Ministry of Health
Shanghai Rotary Club Formed With Thirty Members
Shanghai September 23 report notes Shanghat has a newly formed rotary club with a membership of 30. The item highlights the emergence of the organization in the city and the early active participation of members.
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