Justice for Soldiers Sentencing Reform in Senate Push
Senate military affairs chair Senator Chamberlain calls a sweeping expose on court martial abuses in the American army. He signals a rider to the military appropriation bill to empower the judge advocate general, with Gen Ansell supporting disclosures that threaten public trust and demand legislative change. Gov. Henry J. Joie of Kansas to testify on division missteps in the Argonne forest action and alleged needless losses.
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Ansells
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Kansas
Arganite
Romanian revolt denial sparks calls to prevest Dobruja
Romanian press bureau reports that Bucharest appealed to allied ministers to prevent Dobruja cession amid frontier guard moves on the Bulgaria border. Romanian authorities demand return of Debrudaa assets and seek representation with the allied commission in Constantinople to safeguard Romanian interests in the Ottoman realm.
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Dobruja
Sucheresti
Roumania
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Houtanian
Bulgaria
Foumania
Rota
Debrudaa
Femresontatiatt
Funeral services for Frank Asbury Lowell
Frank Asbury Lowell, a veteran of the Civil War Spanish American wars, died after a Saturday illness at his home 160 North West. Funeral services set for St Patrick Church tomorrow morning. Howell, 73, served in the Seventeenth Wisconsin infantry and fought at Five Forks. He died of heart disease at the State War and Navy building after sustaining wounds at Wilderfield.
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Frank Asbury Lowell
Five Forks
Vincent the 1 Soto Mas tD SPECK od PALL MALE WAGESTRES
In the First District a man named Vincent the 1 Soto Mas tD SPECK od PALL MALE WAGESTRES witnessed the surrender. He was a former member of Gen Nelson's unit. He is survived by his wife and two sons with interment in the Confederate section at Arlington.
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Santiaio
Nelson
Daust
American Pomeranian Club
de Med
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Orpen to Portray Wilson in Peace Conference Portraits
The painter Sir William Orpen is commissioned to paint portraits of President Wilson and Colonel House for the peace conference. Currie is slated for another war picture, while the official portraits progress with figures yet to be added and the artist working in the background.
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Wilson
Sir William Orpan
William
United States
M House
Sir William
Currie
Sir Witham
Owen Calls Brest Not Fit For Cattle to Live In
United States Senator Robert L. Owen arrived in New York from France and condemned Brest as a place unfit for soldiers to live in. He urged the Senate military affairs committee to bring troops home quickly and improve their adjustment to civilian life, citing misery, mud, and rain at the Brest camp and calls for more ships to transport men home. Secretary Baker defended conditions, attributing overcrowding to French rail congestion and praising food service, while promising a formal report to the committee.
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Baker
New York
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Oklahoma
Rotterdam
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Ted
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Paris
Madrid
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Owan
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Brent
War Department
Department
Pan American Ball Celebrates Latin America at Willard Hall
A grand Willard ballroom event honored Latin American guests led by Don Ignacio Calderon. Dr James Harris Rogers, wireless pioneer, received a tribute while Dr Clarence J Owens presided as John Temple Greves announced league of nations ideas. 1500 attendees included Tamés Harris Mowers and De. Rogers's underground radio work cited as wartime science triumph. The Society’s 16 new members were named. annual banquet set for next Saturday.
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Clarence J. Owens
League of Nationa
Pan- American Union
John Temple Greves
Haif
Bothia
Don Ignacio Calderon
Latin America
Séauties
America
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de. Tamés Harris Mowers
Dr. Owens
Rogers
Harry Guiltey
William Tyler Page
Railroads Put Aside as Congress Debates Action
The House Interstate Commerce Committee abandoned plans to consider railroading legislation this session. Hearings had been held by the Benoits committee. A bill by Representative Sima to extend control for five years remains pending. Members decide no action will be taken before session end.
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Kedrings
Jugoslavs Proposed Mediation for Wilson
Paris dispatch reports Jugoslav delegates at the peace conference proposing to submit territorial differences between Jugoslavia and Italy to President Wilson for arbitration. The Matin says the move could undermine the conference authority on future allied disputes. Italy reportedly asked for time to study the question, with a Trallat Viewpoint expected in conference circles today.
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Wilson
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Éhding
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Britain to Honor Dead Under Imperial War Memorial Plan
London reports Kipling outlines a plan to memorialize army divisions and regiments who served in campaigns such as Ypres Somme and Amiens. Proposals include uniform pillars or arches bearing the dead and regiment names, plus temples for Muslim and Hindu remembrance.
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Imperial Tat Commission
Rudyard Kipling
Sankarans & Ypres
Daville Wood
Amiens
District G. A. R. to Meet and Banquet Tonight
The fifty first annual encampment of the Grand Army posts of the district opens at G. A. R. Hall this evening with Commander in Chief Clarendon Adams and adjutant general Albert Trimble expected to attend. A banquet at the hotel tomorrow night honors Mr Adams. More than 150 reservations were made. The encampment will move to Columbus, Ohio, in August.
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Big John Dead Sioux Hero Of Khartum In 1888 Era
Jean Baptiste Canadien known as Big John, an Iroquois leader who guided whaleboats and aided British troops under General Gordon in Khartoum in 1888, died at his home in Caughnawaga aged 78.
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Big John
Montreal
Fee
Jean Baptiste Canadien
Nile
Will Oppose League Over Sovereignty Risks
The speaker warns that Article XK would give the executive council power to advise on obligations that could force the United States into war without Congress, threatening constitutional sovereignty. They argue a covenant may undermine Monroe doctrine and could label the nation an outlaw if it resists treaty actions.
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League
Executive Council
United States
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Giant Hun Plane Readied for Trial in Germany
Berlin reports a proposed giant airplane designed by Harold Wolff awaits first flight at Doberts within days. The craft spans about 146 feet wing to wing and rises over 23 feet, powered by four forward and aft propellers delivering 1800 horsepower. It features altitude and elevation gauges and a compass-like device for absolute direction, enabling night and poor visibility flight and wireless reception from any station.
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Hyther Associated Press
Germany
Harold Wolff
Dobertts
Packers Win 10 Percent Pay Rise for Chicago Workers
In a ruling by Judge Alschuler the packing houses Armour Swift Morris Wilson and Cudahy gain a 10 percent advance retroactive to November 19 plus 15 cents an hour for workers under 21 earning under a threshold. Overtime and double time rules apply with a total impact around 23 million dollars annually affecting about 45,000 employees nationwide.
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Alschuler
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Morris & Co
Wison & Co
Cudahy Packing Co
Packéra
Army bill move to authorize large army enlistment
The House military committee directed Chairman Dent to apply for a vote on a bill authorizing enlistment of up to 500000 men for a temporary army reorganization starting next July. The new army appropriation bill was ordered, but discussion delayed for Monday. Some members oppose a large army while others doubt passage of a program for a cutoff of 500000 men.
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Todey
House
Dent
Congress
Husband Shot by Wife in Domestic Incident
Harry Caudie a 30 year old white man of 208 Charles Court Southwest is in Emergency Hospital in serious condition from a pistol wound. Police say his wife Mamie Candie inflicted the injury during an altercation at their home yesterday. Caudie is in danger from loss of blood and shock while his wife is being held pending results of injuries.
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Harry Caudie
Charles Court Southwest
Mamie Candie
Caudie
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