Senate to debate German peace pact with 45 amendments
The foreign relations committee forwards the German peace treaty with 45 amendments and four reservations. The majority report argues the changes protect American sovereignty, with provisions for unilateral withdrawal, U S control over domestic questions, and Monroe doctrine precedence.
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McCupher
North Dakota
League
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Congress of the
Great Britain
Assembly of the League
China
Japan
Shantung
Commissons
Senate Report on Treaty Information and Public Duty
The report notes senators lacked access to full treaty details, parleyed with Paris for maps and relied on imperfect press information. It asserts the senate's equal duty to the president and rejects claims that adopting amendments would force a new peace conference. It condemns clamor that undermines public duty and highlights difficulties in obtaining official documents.
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League of Natons
Senate
Pershing Leads First Division Parade Down Fifth Avenue
Pershing headlined the New York march as the first division of regulars posed along Fifth Avenue. The regimental colors bore the fourragere of France and medals glittered on many chests amid a 25 000 strong crowd celebrating military honor and prowess.
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New York
Pershing
Fifth Avenue
France
Civil unrest in Ciogau Silesia claims ten lives
Reports from Berlin and Vienna recount deadly civil unrest with ten killed and eleven injured in Ciogau Silesia on Tuesday. Hungary seeks Bela Kun extradition as two thousand five hundred await trial for alleged Soviet crimes.
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Berlin
Ciogau
Silesia
Trowms
Hungary
Bela Kun
Vienna
Hoengarar
Hela Kup
Peace Treaty Signing Amid Calm Ceremony at Paris
Delegates including Georges Clemenceau and Karl Renner gathered in a relaxed mood for the signing of the Austrian peace treaty. Nations Koumanian and Jugoslavia delayed signing, with a Saturday deadline. Frank Polk and Henry White among those present as the United States delegation signed after Doctor Renner.
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France
Georges Clemenceau
Karl Menner
Austria
Paris
Herning
Koumanian
Jugo-Stavia
Renner
Ero
M. Clemenceau
Frank N. Polk
Secretary Lansing
United States
Doctor Renner
Henry White
General Bliss
Firemen Weigh Strike as Riots Rage in Boston Scollay Square
riot chaos erupts in Scollay Square with deaths injuries and mob violence as state troops flood Boston streets. police beaten women shot looting and store windows broken mark widespread unrest while unions consider sympathy strikes for policemen and firemen.
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Boston
Scollay Square
Fourteenth
Boston Riot Report Sees Troops Called In
Violent clashes described as breaking out in Seollay square with two policemen injured and a police strike costing Boston millions in collars. The crowd dispersed into smaller groups as fighting waned with whistles and military involvement. Further reports of unrest emerged from several city areas.
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Seollay Square
Boston
Estimating Earth’s Water Volume Across Vast Oceans
A historical note states the earth’s surface holds about 515,000,000 cubic miles of water, highlighting the immense scope of oceans and seas in the planet’s hydrosphere.
Senators Hit at Wilson Remarks at Familton Club
California senator Adam Johnson attacked President Wilson and the League of Nations in a virulent speech before the Thornnton club in Chicago. He condemned self determination and open covenants, warned the peace treaty rewards European powers, and urged America not to underwrite an unjust settlement.
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Familton Club
Chicago
United States
Adam W. Johson
Wilson
Thownton Club
Witson
America
Allie
Foch
Cietmenceau
Lieaud George
Paris
Europe
Asia
League
Johnson
Jolson
Borah
McCormick
Special in Bad Lands noon
Local brief notes a noon event in Bad Lands with limited details. No names or organizations clearly identified. Further context unavailable in the fragment.
President Wilson Visit Draws Silent North Dakota Crowd
In Bismarck on September 11 1919 President Wilson faced a cool reception from about 1500 farmers and a crowd estimated at 20000. Governor Lyra J Frazier introduced him and warned against the League in its present form. The president argued for unity and the League covenant as essential to peace while spectators observed drought and floodplain scenery along the Missouri.
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North Dakota
League of Nations
Wilson
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Great Northwest
Deani
Missouri
Bul Brown
Lyma J. Frazier
Frazier
Country Club
Old Fort Lincoln
Custer
Sitting Bull
Happy Land
Owly
Anne
Versie
The
State University
Steel unions vote to strike amid mediation delay
Twenty four international steel unions vote unanimously to strike on September 22 after failed mediation with the steel corporation. The unions accuse employers of un-American actions and demand action following the pending industrial conference. President Wilson urged postponement until after the Washington conference.
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Wilson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Washington
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Indus
United States
Mites
Thousands Fill Streets In Morning Gathering
Crowds surged into the streets this morning drawing thousands of participants and onlookers. The large turnout showcased broad public interest and civic engagement as organizers called for peaceful participation.
Parade Feature Attracts Large Washington County Crowd
Crowds gathered in Washington and Central Park by nine this morning to honor soldiers sailors and army nurses with a full day of events. Fred Mannhardt s Washington band and Cleve Dayton s military band from Ottumwa opened with park concerts as decorations and business closures framed the celebration. The parade and afternoon program drew praise with a grand fireworks display planned for 8 30 p m.
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Washington
Central Park
Fred Mannhardt
Cleve Dayton
Ottumwa
Steel unions seek definite statement on possible conference
Union officials ask President Wilson for a clear reply about a near term conference between heads of the United States Steel Corporation and the unions. The session will last 48 hours as temperatures in the steel industry worsen and union leaders warn restraint may fail.
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Wilson
United States Steel Corporation
Butchers Accused as Prices Stagnate at Chicago Yards
Chicago warehoused stock notes blame butchers for resisting wartime price drops. Retail meat stayed high while wholesale costs fell, with live hogs finally at prewar levels yet pork and bacon still charged at 60 and 70 cents a pound respectively. Hog and cattle values also declined.
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Chicago
Storm Strikes Florida Town Roughly Demolishes Goulds
Tornado of unusual intensity devastates Goulds Florida about 22 miles south of Miami wounding several residents. Only two houses remain standing as damage reports reach the desk with warnings of high living costs echoed from Washington and mentions of a cold storage bill.
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Mintal
Pla
Soo
Miami
Washington
Congress
Wilson
House
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