Wilson firm on pact fight as Senate open session nears
President Wilson insists on full publicity for the treaty discussions with the Foreign Relations Committee set for Tuesday at the White House. Senator Hitchcock plans a decisive speech to salvage the covenant amid opposition over Shantung and British voting power. Lodge reports point to a tense open-doors confrontation and possible mild reservations.
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Far Eastern Review
China
Testuy
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America
Germany
Equal Rights Petition to Senate in Peace Treaty
The National Equal Rights League offices at 606 T street NW sent a petition to Vice President Marshall urging the Senate to include in the peace treaty an amendment guaranteeing democracy rights to U S citizens regardless of race color creed or previous condition. It was signed by Allen W Whaley W N Spencer Rev C M Tanner Joseph H Stewart William M Trotter and Rev Byron Summers.
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Marshall
Senate
United States
Allen W Whaley
W. N. Spencer
C. M. Tanner
Joseph H. Stewart
William M. Trotter
Byron Summers
Japan Says Shantung Return Depends on China
Tokyo reports Premier Hara says restitution of Shantung including Kiaochow will occur without delay but depends on China’s attitude. He cites Viscount Uchida’s earlier statement that Japan seeks to restore Shantung and negotiate after Versailles ratification, stressing common pre-arrangements and mutual interest to speed payout.
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Nationwide strikes surge as 1.5 million workers idle
Strikes mount across industries in New York and nationwide with 120000 cigarmakers out and 1.5 million in a building strike threatened. Pittsburgh street car walkout and Butler rioting accompany labor turmoil as milk drivers seek 50 to 55 weekly wages amid broader wage and hour demands.
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Acosta Succeeds Tinoco in Costa Rica Crisis
A Managua dispatch says President Tinoco fled Costa Rica by sea from Limon escaping American ships. Julio Acosta is named provisional president and Francisco Aguilar Barquero is designated to arrange free elections as the revolution spreads inland.
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Julio Acosta
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Former King of Hungary Hands Reins to Archduke
Berlin reports a letter from former Emperor Charles to Archduke Joseph claiming he remains crowned King of Hungary and naming Joseph to govern until his return. Karolyi reportedly told an official at Karlsbad that Austrian circles supported placing Archduke Otto on the Austrian throne.
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Old Parties at Crisis Echoes From Back Home
Congress faces renewed pressure from both parties over peace treaty ratification and anti profiteering measures. Analysts warn that unrest may empower labor politics as leaders urge decisive reconstruction policy and government action on distribution costs and nationalization risks.
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Seize Hoarded Food Spurs Legal Action Across Ohio
Attorney General Palmer orders Cleveland and Detroit district attorneys to seize and pursue criminal probes into stored meat butter and eggs held six months or more to curb profiteering. Reports show 10 460 000 eggs and 306 000 pounds butter seized amid push for extended food control and penalties while Senate debates limits and exemptions.
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Law To Bee
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Texans Plan Fight State Convention Next Factions Split
Fort Worth Texas August 15 plans for nationalizing the new American party organized by Texas Democrats unhappy with their party will push to form a special committee for the national organization A Bailey led group prepares a Texas convention while disputes over methods remain unsettled Bailey warned of federal authority and league of nations critique while arguing for principles of free government and independence.
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C. F. Greenwood
Dallas
Binley
Democratic Party
W. F. Sebastian
American Party Conference
Texas
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Wilson
League of Nations
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England
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Chamber of Deputies
France
America
Batley
Socialist Party
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Republican Party
Daas
Arbedtus
Aes
Lawmakers Press Food Control and Coal Price Inquiry
The article notes a senator faulting food control acts and recommending reading, cites shipments to Europe as driving high prices, and reports Senate action authorizing an investigation by the interstate commerce committee. A Frelinghuysen resolution for inquiry into coal production and marketing was adopted without objection.
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Europe
Reed
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Frelinghuysen
Republican
New Jersey
Washington to the Model How to Treat Profiteers In Rents
Philadelphia August 15 Attorney General Palmer after a conference with United States District Attorney Kane promised vigorous prosecution of food profiteers large or small. He said the Lever bill will apply to the smallest retailer within a week with severe penalties. States must act on profiteering cases. federal action offers no relief for tenants.
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Palmer
Unitead States
Kane
Congress
Washington
No Arms for Mexico Push Looms Over Carranza
United States warns of drastic policy shift if Carranza fails to meet guarantees for protecting Americans and foreigners in Mexico. Embargo on arms shipments to Mexico tightened as officials discuss withdrawal of recognition and possible intervention if order cannot be restored. Senator Fall confirms continued inquiry into the Mexican situation.
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Mexico
Carranza
Carranze
Esaranteda
Wood
State Department
Cararanza
Fall
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Yaaterday
Congress
British Rail Strike Deferred Amid Talks
London Aug 15 British rail workers frody engineers and firemen averted strikes for the weekend. The executive committees notified Sir Auckland Geddes that no meeting could be held to discuss wage terms today. Geddes promised a new government offer would be communicated to the men on Monday.
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