German Militarism and Allied Doubts After Paris
An analysis accusing Germany of persistent militarism and propaganda under the Weimar era. It argues Germany failed to disarm by treaty terms, claims German plans aim to rearm and conquer, and criticizes Paris conference outcomes. It questions Lloyd George’s aims, notes US neutrality, and warns of continued German deception to divide France and its allies.
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Germar
United States
Germany
France
Arman
Ruhr
Ebert
Europe
London
Paris
Austria
Prussia
Mr. Lloyd George
Pertinax
Arene
Ong
British
Frelinghayaen urges split guard for Washington
The speaker questions why Joe Frelinghayaen wants divided military guards in Washington and hints at fear of opposition from elites. Debs argues the true enemy of workers is not the I W W or the Reds but the capitalists, noting ongoing tensions and a sense of warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Frelinghayaen
Washington
Ogre
Debs
I W. W
Rede
Senators Question Move of Mexican Troops Across US
The passage notes lawmakers express surprise at considering a request to move Mexican troops into American territory while naming figures H C L and others, framing a tense debate on intergovernmental actions and border security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Ashurst
Ready to Arbitrate and End of the Yardmen Strike
The article argues for invoking the Cummins Beck law arbitration to settle railroad wage disputes. It notes the strike harmed wages, railroads, and public prestige, but credits union discipline for upholding pledges to seek arbitration. It compares to the coal strike and urges prompt, law grounded resolution considering cost of living, industry standards, hazards, skills, and responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Labor Board
Cummins-Beck
Board of Arbitration
Senate
Wilson
Labor Board
Obregon's Rising Insurrection Against Carranza
The article argues that Gen Alvaro Obregon leads a substantial insurrection against Carranza, noting Obregon's escape from Mexico City and progress toward Sonora where Calles already advances. It condemns Carranza's regime for hostile actions toward Americans and urges the United States to deny support and avoid prolonging Carranza's rule, favoring Obregon's potential to bring a better state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government of
Mexico
Alvaro Obregon
Carranza
Obregon
Sonora
Calles
Porfirio
United States
Madero
Dias
Carrante
King Gustav Welcomed Coolly on Visit to London
King Gustav’s stay in England was marked by a cool reception with minimal royal hospitality. He lodged at a private Swadian Vegation residence as British authorities limited ceremonial pomp while options like Buckingham Palace were not used. The piece recalls Sweden’s wartime neutrality debates and notes King Oscar’s warmth toward Britain versus Gustav’s pre‑German leanings and past tensions with Britain. It also covers royal protocol shifts in Britain, including abolition of brigadier general rank and Sir William Robertson’s rise to field marshal, framed with anecdotes about poets laureate and prior royal visits.
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Gustav
England
Buckingham
James Palace
George
Toome
London
Elne Gustav
Kaiser
Stockholm
Elne
Dimastera
Brantling
Lberal
King Oscar
Great Britain
Heelso
Edward VII
Sweden
Norway
Haakon
Maud
William I
Margaret of Connaught
Windsor
Lord Tennyson
William Wordeworth
Wordsworth
Sam Rogers
Tennyson
Ioan
Sam Ropers
Fitentliam Mussim
Carsiridge
King George
Kenesforth
Kis
William Robertson
General Staff
Army
War Council
Whitehall
Sir William
Ireland
Sixteenth Lancers
India
Bisley Again Heats Union
Representative McKinley of Illinois was reelected president of the American group of the Interparliamentary Union at a meeting last Saturday. Representative Moorea of Indiana and former Representative Slayden of Texas reported on the executive council meeting of the Cathon of Genera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisley
McKinley
Illinoia
The
Interparliamentary Union
Moorea
Indiana
Slayden
Texas
Executive Council
Cathon of Genera
Hays and the Republican advisory committee plan
Robert T. Small reviews the creation of a sprawling Republican advisory committee led by chairman Hays. He notes the paradox of assembling 471 names amid fears of riot and the ensuing executive committee’s quiet campaign by mail to gauge public opinion for the Chicago convention era.
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Chicago
New York
National
Evon
Hays
National Stairman
Grand Committee
Ogden L. Mills, Jr
Commiti Tee
OfLaughtin
Milla
Mr. Milla
Mr. O'Laughtin
State Department warns on German ship reparations claims
The State Department notified US claimants of former German ships that reparations claims must reach the commission by May 1 to be considered. Claims received after May 16 will be ignored, as the commission lacks U.S. representation and claimants must pursue actions before the commission directly.
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Reparations Commission
State Department
Department
Commission
United States
Japanese Denial Over King George Wilson Remarks At Versailles
Reports in this country say the Japanese diet discussed a diplomatic blunder involving President Wilson. King George allegedly called Wilson a busybody, and Tokyo denied the story as false after Ambassador Shidehari queried Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jer Hara
Wilson
Japan
Foreign Office
King George
England
Marquis Saionji
Baron Makino
Versailles
Shidehari
San Francisco
US government to spend about six point seven five billion this year
Officials estimate total government expenditures for the year ending June next would reach about 6,750,000,000, nearly 2,000,000 daily. Nine months’ costs include War Department 1,301,605,000 railroad administration 776,690,000 Navy Department 621,364,000 shipping board 442,100,000 and debt interest 464,831,000. Congress maintenance 16,309,000 and executive expenses 6,177,080.
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Congress
Agidier
Giasa
War Department
Railroad Administration
Navy Department
Shipping Board
Had Letter to Trotzky From American Killed in Weasel
An official report shows Paterson New Jersey resident Peal R. Dennett was killed by German guards at Weasel and had no claim for protection or immunity as an American. Letters were found sewn in his shirt, one to Trotsky and another to Lasovasky, plus a note about an American headed to Russia for communication.
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Peal R. Dennett
Paterson
Weasel
State Department
Washington
Dresel
Berlin
Demott
Trotsky
Lasovasky
Russia
Bermuda
A. Atkine
New York
Lord Fauntleroy
Tom Moore
Brien
Hackman
Hamilton
Dick Dane
Anc
States
Bermudas
United States
Gardena
Dawa
Iowa Boy Wins Essay Prize in Army Contest
Donald L. Campbell, 15, of Clinton Iowa, was named first prize winner in the army national school contest for essays on defense benefits. Second prize went to Marjorie Sheets of Chillicothe Missouri and third to Sallie Bowen Hason of Olive Branch Mississippi. Winners receive a free trip to Washington from Secretary Baker. Honorable mentions include Marion Wheeler Salina Kansas John C Madel Sioux Falls South Dakota Max Steinbach New York City Irene Lasater Santa Fe New Mexico William J Waldron Trenton New Jersey Mildred Ruth Bock Buffalo New York Grace Girard Tampa Florida Mary A Ferguson Scranton Pennsylvania Mary C Siler Jellico Tennessee Elizabeth E Horn Athena Ohio.
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Donald L. Campbell
Clinton
Iowa
Army National School
Marjorie Sheets
Chillicothe
Sallie Bowen Hason
Olive Branch
Misa Medais
Washington
Baker
Marion Wheeler
Salina
Kans
John C. Madel
Sioux Faille
S Dak
Max Steinbach
New York City
Irene Lasater
Banta Fe
N. Mex
William J. Waldron
Trenton
M. J
Mildred Ruth Bock
Buffalo
Grace Girard
Tamps
Fla
Mary A. Ferguson
Scranton
Mary C Siler
Jellico
Tenn
Elizabeth E. Horn
Athena
Ohio
Supreme Court Reopens Amid Prohibition Amendment Tune Up
The Supreme Court reconvenes after a three week recess amid expectations a day opinion on the prohibition amendment’s validity may be issued. Officials anticipate a government suit ruling on dissolving the ant coal trust, argued last October, could come any time. In Hartford forty eight former saloon owners seek liquor licenses on a tip the court will void the eighteenth amendment tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Anthracite Coal Trust
Department of Justice
Hartford
Conn
Goodyear Industrial University Opens in Akron
New Industrial University in Akron dedicated with 5700 enrollment. It features 117 faculty, 33 000 sample courses, and free classes from Americanisation to postgraduate studies for men and women. The 5 classrooms are in a 2.8 million dollar Goodyear Recreational Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
Goodyear Industrial University
Industrial University
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Lowden Forecast For Presidency Sparks Bold Illinois Rally
A Chicago delegate says Gen Frank Lowden leads the 1936 GOP nomination effort with solid cross-state support. He notes Lowden’s Illinois win by over 30,000 votes and the South West backing, while Wood’s campaigning failed to dent the governor’s lead. WW1 era travelers recount Bermuda’s scarcity of autos and share observations of Bermuda life and local transport.
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Frank Lewdes
Chicago
Harrison Scott
Shoreham
Lowa
Tijnoia
Lowden
South
New York
Pennsylvania
Itinoia
Leofart Wood
Wood
Kentucky
Wiscona
Illinois
Ane Wood
Thinoim
Lowden Canmene
Apple Crop Prospects Stir New York Farmers in 1920
A. D. Mc Pherson of Geneseo valley notes rising farmer interest in apples as New York and Washington raise inquiries on the 1920 crop. He cites cider and applejack ambitions, weather timing, and a shift in whisky barrel prices hinting at abundant cidar production on American farms.
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New York State
A. D. McPherson
Geneseo Valley
Washington
Department of Agriculture
No Serious Contests for Temporary Chairman at Chicago
Chicago observers expect a smooth roll for the Republican selection of a temporary chairman at the national convention. Senator Lodge is favored for temporary chair and a permanent chair, with Johnson supporters likely to concede. Gov. Morrow is mentioned as a possible compromise candidate, though Leaden’s influence remains uncertain amid intra party tensions.
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Chicago
F. J. Little
Illinois
Senator Lodge
Senator Johnson
Senator Borah
Johnson
Morrow
Gov. Mérron
Gov. Lewden
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