Peace Treaty Amended in Senate Amid Protests
The foreign relations committee adopted three amendments to the peace treaty, seeking equal U S and British representation in the League, excluding British dominions from certain votes, and curbing U S reparations power. Senator McCumber aligned with Democrats, Fall's labor section strike was discussed, and Taft era proposals influenced the Moses amendment. President Wilson also sent to the Senate the Polish treaty and Rhine occupation agreement.
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Senate Delays Vote As Lodge Submits Treaty Data Request
Senate discussions focus on data requested by the Lodge committee. Lodge publicized a letter tying the data to the German treaty and noted missing Rhine agreements and drafts of multiple treaties with Austria Bulgaria Turkey and Hungary. Additional criticisms cited Clemenceau’s lengthy Polish treaty note not in the President’s copy and a British print of a Versailles air pact entered into the Senate record. Knox said the plan, though public in other nations, had not been signed in the United States.
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French Deputies Speed Up Treaty Ratification
Paris August 29 deputies in the chamber of deputies sped up ratification of the German peace treaty by waiving their right to speak. Maurice Burres supported ratification while criticizing the frontier provision and urged French cultural propagation for post occupation security. An Austrian peace treaty was also being considered with an expected early handoff to the Austrians. American officers Loring Diesel and Brig. Gen. W. D. Connor were named to the interallied commission to oversee POW repatriation.
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750 Tanks for Mexican Border
American troops on the Mexican border have 100 tanks, with 50 more held elsewhere in the country, Army ordnance officers told a House war investigating committee. Brig. Gen. B. B. Rockenback, former chief of the American tank corps in France, said a tank with two machine guns and two six pounders equaled a battery of field artillery.
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Ex-Senator Goff Marries Nurse in New York
Clarksburg West Virginia August 29 Telegraphs report former U S Senator Nathan Goff aged 76 wed Catherine Penny a nurse in New York last night The couple’s marriage surprised friends with Mrs Goff dead last January and Goff in frail health since News from Washington confirms the ceremony.
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Knox Declares US Should Reject Peace Treaty
Senator Knox urged the Senate to decline participation in the peace treaty insisting the United States must not bear its burdens. He called for preserving liberty of action, opposing German indemnities and territorial cessions, and supporting a world tribunal and arms reduction.
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Exit from a situation with no direct concern
The speaker calls a treaty harsh and cruel, noting they have no objections to its severity but should not become parties to its cruelty. They fear the obligations beyond guaranteed territory stretch arms and resources, wondering why they must uphold such territorial status.
Steamer Munaires Towed After Collision in Ambrose Channel
The Munaires of the Munson line was towed to Red Hook anchorage after colliding with the Hortensius in Ambrose Channel. Twenty two crew members were picked up while the Hortensius moved to quarantine. The Munaires steward was struck on the head with other crewmen sustaining minor injuries.
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Labor Day Observances In Washington Start Early
Federal and District offices close for Labor Day as pay is advanced for many workers. The Central Labor Union plans a Marshall Hall outing with music and dancing. A charity ball game features police versus Home Defense for the police relief fund. Post office stamp windows stay open. other services close.
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Germans Seek Permission to Import 150 Families to Texas
A former Texas resident now in Coeritz on Oeer Germany asks Gov. Hobby to allow importation of 150 German families to Texas. A similar French family migration to Texas has been brought to attention. Applications await decision.
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Life After Death Claims by Conan Doyle Featured
The Sunday Post presents Sir Arthur Conan Doyle arguing life after death is possible and sharing messages from the other world. Readers contribute psychic experiences while Washington figures weigh in with support or skepticism.
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Steel Workers Rally Pressure as Wilson Talks Seek End to Strike
After two days of talks with labor leaders, President Wilson and Samuel Gompers discussed the steel dispute with U S Steel over wages hours and collective bargaining. A Gary Indiana telegram accused steel firms of discharging union men to force a strike before government action.
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Senate honors Pershing with welcome committee
The Senate unanimously adopted a joint resolution to appoint a committee to arrange a formal welcome by Congress for Gen. Pershing on his return to the United States. A House bill authorizing President to appoint Pershing to permanent general rank was moved favorably by the Senate military committee.
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Congress Debate Over League Covenant Sparks Partisan Clash
Lawmakers argued over the league covenant as President’s upcoming trip loomed. Democrats praised Kohn for conscription while Republicans backed Murphy, and the chamber shifted after each side spoke as Waldo and Blanton defended the League of Nations as a peace instrument.
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Army Food Sale by Parcel to Washington Residents
Distribution of 60 carloads of surplus Army food via parcels post will begin next week in Washington. The War Department requisitioned 7000 dollars worth of surplus food from the local post office, with orders to be filled as received. About 100000 parcel blanks will be issued through post offices and substations. Assistant Postmaster Kerling said all arrangements are ready for distribution of the 80 varieties.
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Threatened Washington Vaudeville Shows Amid Actors Strike
The ongoing actors strike threatens to curtail Washington amusements with several venues marking time or closing. Belasco Theatre remains dark after Thursday walkout. Fifty-Fifty Ltd cancels its run. Booth-Tarnton production Up From Nowhere stalls. Pollyanna at National may be halted last minute. Keith’s Theatre faces potential closure if strike widens next week.
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Palmer confirmed as Attorney General by Senate vote
In a two and a half hour executive session the Senate confirmed A. Mitchell Palmer as Attorney General without a recorded vote. The move ends a prolonged clash dating to last session over his handling of alien property custodian affairs with Frelinghuysen leading opposition and Sterling and Fell defending Palmer.
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Fair Rent Debate Moves Through Senate Subcommittee
War workers testify to housing being held at low rents while owners charge higher rates. Real estate figures urge rent increases to ensure fair returns. witnesses dispute profiteering allegations as hearings continue.
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