Wilson Begins Conference On Peace Treaty
President Wilson addressed the foreign relations committee at the White House and urged prompt ratification of the peace treaty. He argued interpretations of the covenant should not delay ratification, outlined issues in Articles Ten and Sixteen, and warned delays would hinder postwar recovery and global markets. He cited economic and military planning concerns and emphasized urgency to avoid worsening winter hardship.
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Sea of Nations
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League Council
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White House
League of Nations
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Wisconsin
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Great Britain
Belgium
France
Europe
J Mruat
Bandits Hold Downed Aviators Tell of Ransom Escape
Marfa Texas reports two American Army pilots Lieut H G Peterson and Lieut Paul H Davis were captured by six armed bandits while guiding a Mexican guide toward Candelaria. After days on foot and horseback they were taken to a ranch. a ransom was paid by Captain Matlack and the aviators were released near the Mexican border, believing they were still near the Rio Grande and within range of Veniling Texas. They described miles of marching, river crossings, and nights in the mountains before release.
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Paul H.davis
Matlack
Merico
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Rio Grande
Vienling
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Mexico
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EL Paso
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Morning ‘Times
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Cat
Davia’ Parent
Times
Warren H. Thurl
George T. Langhorne
Big Bend
Klpatrick
Ave. 18
Avialogy
H. C. Peterson
Coedelaria
Courteca
miga@t ara
Bandits Free Two Travelers After Mexican Kidnapping
Reported Aug 15 describes a daylight saving repeal vote in Congress, then a kidnapping narrative where two men recount being held by bandits near Candelaria and Valentina in Chihuahua. They describe ransom, release, capture details, and a later reunion with Captain Matlack and Lieutenant Davis with differing accounts.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Senate
America Wins Gratitude Of The Germans
Daniel Steucklen, Imperial commissioner for war and civilian prisoners, told Socialists in Bellis that Germany approves of how America treats prisoners in Siberia and its efforts for their return. He cited 200 Americans in Siberia aiding prisoners, noted Germany spends seven million marks monthly on prisoner maintenance, and mentioned private charity funds.
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Herr Steucklen
Frances
Italy
Japan
Sibarim
Mexican government denies US ties strained relations
On Monday August 14 Mexico released telegrams from the foreign office in Mexico City saying relations with the United States remain tranquil. The notices defend actions to protect foreigners and justify gatherings in public centers. A note to Washington cited crimes in several cities as Mexican troops act against bandits.
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Foreign Office
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United States
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Washington
National Guards Report Only 36013 Enlistments This Month
Washington reports the militia bureau received 36013 enlistments from the national guards this month though broader authorization was given. A notable share comes from Texas Beard state listings and several counties show no organized units yet.
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National Guards
Washington
Alncs
Shost National Guard
Militia Bureau
Texas
British Sink Bolshevik Battleship in Gulf of Finland
In the Gulf of Finland Sunday, British forces clashed with Bolshevik ships including the fleet cruiser Petropavlovsk and others. Reports say the British suffered three motor boats lost and eight officers and three men killed.
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Helsingfors
Antes
Pervorvsan
Petropavlovsk
Aijinaport
Sunrdlansky
Gulf of Finland
Tees
Navy Faces Grave Shortage Amid Pacific Fleet Strain
At Los Angeles Harbor on August 13 Admiral Hugh Rodman warned the Pacific Fleet faces a critical crew shortfall. He said assembling the fleet would require 66,000 officers and men, but only 32,000 are currently available, with some ships likely placed in reduced commission to guard and care for vessels.
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Rodman
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Prince of Wales Keeps Busy After Nova Scotia Landing
Prince of Wales wraps up a strenuous Nova Scotia visit on a day of speeches receptions and tours. He greets maimed veterans inspects guards of honor attends luncheon and dinner then boards the Dragon at 16 20 to Charlottetown amid jubilant crowds and formal ceremonies.
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Halipax
N. 3
Ninseta
Prince of Wales
Nova Scotia
Charlottetown
Reinforced Fleet Concentrated Off Kronstadt City Burning
Aug 19 dispatch reports the reinforced Erith fleet concentrating near Kronstadt, Petrograd naval port, with Kronstadt described as burning. British forces reportedly sunk Bolshevik ships including Petropavlovsk and Andrea Porvasvan in the Gulf of Finland. a Russian cruiser was damaged.
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Stockholm
Pean
London
Lodey
Petropavlovsk
Andrea Porvasvan
Gulf of Finland
Thousands Stand In Line for Army Foodstuffs
Thousands of households lined up at two downtown Chicago stores for army surplus food. Clerks served crowds as 20,000 sales were recorded. Postmaster deliveries and potential future sales were noted amid wartime control measures. Local officials discussed penalties for hoarders.
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Etira
Carille
Parcel Post
Charles F. Clyne
Roadmaster of 0. 8. L. Has Been Given Pension
Salt Lake Aug 18 John McEntee 70 roadmaster of the Utah division of the Oregon Short Line railroad was retired with forty nine years service and awarded a life pension as the company’s oldest active employee. He began as a track laborer rose to foreman then roadmaster his long career was delayed by wartime shortages.
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John McEntee
Utah Diylaton
Oregon Short Line
McEntes
MecEntee
Oregon Short Tine
Ater
Hix
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