Senators Converge With President Over League Talks
Washington July 27 President Wilken began conferences with Republican senators on the peace treaty and the league. McCumber of North Dakota and others planned to call at the White House. invitations to more senators were sent. Key opponents Perah, Johnson were expected but not certain to attend. The talks centered on the Shantung provision and the league of nations with tentative plans to invite five to six senators daily for deliberations.
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North Dakota
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Thode Island
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Minnesota
White House
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Perah
Idaho
Johnson
California
League of Nations
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Tarax Bang
Ted Reiloge
Capper
Faneas
Command Changes on the Rhine as Allen Takes Lead
Major General Allen assumes command of American forces along the Rhine, succeeding Major General MacLachin who had led since Lisut’s departure, amid ongoing Allied operations and reorganizations under General Hustler Liggett.
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Senatorial push on League of Nations Shantung issues expected
In Washington on July 17, a record vote or debate looms as the Senate weighs sending the peace commission proposal on the Shantung clause to the president. Republican Borah backed a request for a copy of the protest against the Shantung provision, with critics warning of details to be disclosed to callers.
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Murderer Tears Blankets In Apparent Suicide Attempt
REE AOLD New Jersey July 1 Kawara O'Brien, indicted yesterday for the murder of Gardiner C Hal, was found late at night tearing his blankets and tying them as a rope. Jail officials say he aimed to hang himself in the planned act, after confessing the crime to portray himself as a bad man. Guards stripped the cell of anything usable, and O'Brien has broken down under isolation. The incident followed a prior suicide by Dr Walter Keene Wilkins, who killed his wife and died by his own action.
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Colt charity? League upheld by senator in favor
Senator Colt backs the league in a decisive vote, signaling strong support from a prominent lawmaker. The move consolidates backing from key allies and highlights continued legislative approval for the league’s initiatives.
Would Be Dishonorable to Withdraw in this Hour
Senator Cell of Rhode Island urges continued support for the League of Nations and the postwar world order. He argues withdrawal would dishonor allies and jeopardize peace, insisting the United States remain in the League during the world settlement and enforce the peace terms.
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Round of Pleasure For Convalescent Men From Hospitals
Sergeant John B. White of the 28th Infantry led 18 convalescent soldiers from six New York area hospitals on a pleasure campaign. The group began with a luncheon at the Yale Club, planned attendance at a New York National League baseball game, then a dinner at Pershing House in Gramercy Square.
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Flood of Trade Boosts German Mail Service Growth
July 17 report notes resumed trade relations and restored mail service to Germany via Scandinavia and toll land routes, with heavy New York post office mail receipts. Discussion covers Monroe Doctrine safeguards, reservations on League of Nations, and U.S. stance on sovereignty and international obligations.
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Treachery of the Shantung Treaty and Irish leader’s praise
A chaotic, fragmentary dispatch links Shantung treaty accusations with William de Valera praising the United States as a moral global leader. The piece muddily notes Irish republican sentiment and a San Francisco excursion by Hibernians, while a separate section outlines war-time shipyard and emergency fleet actions and unit deployments across states from Colorado to Wyoming.
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National Guard Reorganization Planned Under War Department
War department outlines immediate reorganization of the National Guard to sixteen divisions with potential 440,600 man cap but current federal funds at 106,000. Plans call for skeleton units with 65 men per infantry company and rapid federal recognition for organized state units including California infantry and battalion field artillery.
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Japan would dominate Asia and the Pacific, warns senator
In a senate speech on foreign policy, the claim is made that Japan seeks to consolidate control over Shantung and Chinese territory. The speaker warns of autocratic moves by Japan mirrored with Germany, threatening the Philippines and broader regional sovereignty.
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War Board Fails to Settle Demand for Raise and 8 Hour Day
Massive Boston strike disrupts streetcar and commuter lines as 8000 workers walk out. They demand an eight hour day and 73 1/4 cents hourly rates, worsening transport for millions and prompting firms to keep staff home. Freight embargo threats loom as national rail turmoil widens.
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