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America Must Save Itself Before Saving the World
A defender of US sovereignty argues that ratification of the League covenant with limits is essential only if Americans safeguard their liberty. The piece warns against foreign mandates and urges separation of the covenant to allow joint action with other powers while preserving constitutional independence. The author stresses the United States must secure its own freedom before attempting global restoration.
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Costa Rica Saved by U S Recognition Policy
The United States rejects the Tinoco faction in Costa Rica and denies the validity of the Tinoco government. Naval intelligence disproves pro German claims and notes bribery by American concession seekers. The legitimate successor is Vice President Francisco Aguilar Bargueero, likely to be named provisional president soon.
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Black conspiracy alleged in Costa Rica peace inquiry notes
Correspondence in U S possession alleges a covert American plot against a friendly Costa Rican government. The President is urged to submit this correspondence to the Senate in reply to its inquiry about why Costa Rica’s government was not invited to Paris Peace Conference talks.
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Debate Over Paying Ransom to Mexican Bandits
A column questions Maj. Gen. Joseph T. Dickman’s order to pay $16,000 in ransom to Mexican bandits who seized officers Peterson and Davis. It notes the staged pay and subsequent escape with $6,500, arguing against honoring a seizure under threat and predicting bandits may not provide a receipt even if pursued.
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Episcopal Church to remove obey vow in marriage
A church commission proposes dropping the word obey from the marriage ceremony to reflect modern views on gender equality. The change, debated at the general convention, would align with broader progress as women gain political and social rights. The wide discussion includes past customs where wives promised obedience, contrasted with today’s emphasis on partnership and mutual decisions.
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Episcopal Church
Polish Power and Zamoyski Line in Franco Polish Ties
The text traces Polish influence in France linked to Paderewski and urges support for preserving his prominence with the American public. It details Zamoyski family history from medieval times through Czars, salons, and royal weddings, noting Count Stanislas Zamoyski’s exile and pardon, and marriages tying Polish nobility to European royal lines.
Congress and Committees in Brief
The session discussed league of nations reservations and a substitute plan, with Senator Pittman and Senator McCormick weighing U.S. consent to territorial guarantees. Other actions include nominations, investigations into newsprint pricing, and bills on aviation, taxation, and immigration. House adjourned at 5:45 pm after debate on the American Legion bill.
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Committee On Agriculture
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Germans Train Bolsheviks Instructing Russian Forces
Dispatches from Moscow via Swedish channels confirm that German officers are training Bolshevik armies. Trotsky aims to crush Denikin’s forces before winter. Mobilization of all youths 18 and former officers is alleged. Negotiations reportedly seek railway reorganization and a large Russian land concession by a German corporation.
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Chicago petitioners urge homeward return of Russian-bound troops
A delegation from Chicago bearing petitions signed by 160000 relatives of 4000 Illinois men serving with American forces in Russia called at the White House to urge that the Twenty seventh and Thirty first infantry regiments be sent home immediately. The group met the President and presented their petition before leaving. Officials offered no discussion and the visitors declined to comment.
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Army to Retain New Helmet Model After Adoption
The army will retain the newly adopted helmet design as standard war equipment and ensure a reserve supply. British helmets will be disposed of except about 660,600 kept until the new Model arrives in quantity.
Condensed Time Table of Trains to Principal Cities
The Washington Post prints a condensed schedule of trains leaving Washington for major cities. Times vary by day as railroad announcements update routes. Key departures include Atlanta 8:20 9:30 a m 10:00 10:45, Baltimore 12:38 2:85 10:30 a m etc across multiple lines and companies with electric trains on the Fourteenth Street route.
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Army orders shift officers to base and camps
Col L Pike is ordered to duty at the army supply base in Boston. Co H B Mitchell Maj R Harrison P D Poston G J Crosby and Lieut J M Casey in this city are ordered to Camp Meade to report to the chief of the tank corps. Col R P Howell at Camp Humphreys Virginia is ordered to Honolulu for duty with the Third engineers.
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Kaiser’s Cousin Profiteer in Berlin Suburb
In Teltow near Berlin, residents raised allegations against Prince Friedrich Leopold, cousin of the former emperor, of illicit trading and large hoards of food. Authorities searched his castle and seized supplies distributed to hospitals while immunity for royal status blocked action. He allegedly stored coal and fuel for winter. castle has 140 rooms and 16 baths. No decision was made at the meeting.
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Consul to Bigger Post in Rio Janeiro
A. T. Hacherle of Missouri, American consul here since 1915, sailed Thursday for Rio Janeiro to assume charge of the consulate general there. Many Americans and Brazilian friends bid him farewell with a military band present, and the local garrison stood at the landing. Newspapers praise his efforts to foster better understanding and friendship between the two republics.
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Wheat grades steady as government price held firm
The Department of Agriculture said the new winter wheat crop is not being graded down to cause large discounts from the government guarantee price for No 1 hard winter. Wheat receipts data show 77.7 percent of hard winter wheat in the Kansas City district graded No 3 or better and 91.2 percent in the Oklahoma City district up to August 2.
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Cable links United States to China and Siberia restored
New York August 26 direct cable communication between the United States and China and Siberia has been restored according to the Cable Company. The service had been suspended for weeks due to a break between Manila and Shanghai. Amnesty for Army Prisoners commanding officers at ports of embarkation were authorized to remit unexpired or unexecuted sentences for garrison prisoners where offenses were minor or sentences three months or less.
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Timely Texas oil fields hailed by capital visitors
At Fort Worth Willard hotel C C Gumm stated North Central and West Texas oil regions now produce about 260000 barrels daily worth 225 a barrel with annual income around 317600000. He noted rapid growth since January 1929, expansion across 63 counties, 2600 drilling sites, and shifting from speculation to sound business in Texas oil.
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How Food Helped to Win War
A veteran reflects on World War I meals and logistics, praising home front support and the Army’s rations. He recalls five battles, the Biggar kitchen kitchens feeding thousands of German POWs, and the link between food and fighting spirit amid postwar cost of living debates.
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