Democratic Dilemma and the Wilson League Split
A party deadlock at the convention highlights the stakes of backing the Wilson league of nations. The nominee must defend the league, as anti league sentiment within the Democrats could sway voters toward the Republicans if unresolved. The issue dominates politics, with unity on the league shaping the election and platform credibility in doubt.
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Wilson League
Bryan
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America
Paris
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Senate
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San Francisco
Antileague
United States Flags Flown in Paris Display Friendship
Americans in Paris watched a grand parade as thousands of French children marched in red white and blue, dropping miniature Stars and Stripes in tribute to the United States. The scene reflected cordial Franco American relations with flags on public buildings and monuments signaling shared liberty and victory.
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Paris
Wallace
United States
France
Aho
Starry Banner and Bastille Day Echo in Nostalgic Notes
A nostalgic column notes July celebrations for the French tricolor and Belgium’s national day, with calls to honor the flags and enduring ideals. It hints at wartime tensions, mentions Mitch Palmer as a clever lockmaker observer, and critiques telegrams from San Krván while referencing Woodrow Wilson as district leader.
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France
United States
Belgium
Movements of Aliens and Westward Immigration Trend
The article argues that a westward shift of immigrants from New York reflects improving national diffusion of labor. Ellis Island reports show few plan to stay in New York, with 6 200 arrivals last Saturday. Immigrants head to midwest manufacturing hubs, coal and iron regions, and northwest farms for better opportunities and broader national prosperity.
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New York City
Ellis Island
New York
Middle West
Great Northwest
Hurricane Chasers Await Better Hurricane Warnings
Weather bureau plans call for specialized small craft to track hurricanes forming in Cuban and Gulf waters. These hurricane chasers will collect data at the source to improve warnings and reduce losses, offering former wartime sailors a new frontier of storm service and seamanship. Nearby political snippets note Mr Walsh and a Democratic leadership question amid postwar party dynamics.
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Weather Bureau
Cuban
Gulf
New Persian Cabinet Named
Paris July 5 The Persian delegation announced the new cabinet with Mochir-ed-Dowleh as premier and Moschar Es-Saltaneh Ghadimiy as foreign affairs minister. Mekhber Es-Saltaneh Lerior holds finance while Hechmat-el-Dowteh leads public instruction. Hakim-el-Molk is posts and telegraphs, Wayer-el-Molk commerce and public works, Kitala-es-Saltaneh justice, Moshadeg-es-Saltaneh acting war minister, Vousagh-es-Saltanah without portfolio, Mostowfi-el-Mamalek and Postamen-e-Molk without portfolio.
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Paris
Premler
Mochir-ed-Dowleh
Moschar Es-Saltaneh Ghadimy
Mekhber Es-Saltaneh
Lerior
Hechmat-el-Dowteh
Hakim-el-Molk
Wayer-el-Molk
Kitala
Greek government honors Capt Talbot at his wedding
Greek Premier Venizelos honors Capt Gerald Francis Talbot on his London wedding to Mme Helene Labouchere. The ceremony featured a large after dinner gift and a historic chess set, reflecting Talbot’s wartime role as Venizelos’s guardian and liaison.
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Charles Labouchere
Jacques Legrande
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Paris
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Order of St. Michael and St .George
George
Kingdom of
Ireland
Convention Sidelines at the Democratic National Convention
The Washington Post report captures a chaotic day with ballots for Ring Lardner and Cobb, Joe Robinson presiding, and debates over tariff and Hawaii. Delegates, reporters, and spectators react as the convention struggles toward a majority while McAdoo and Bryan observers weigh in.
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Washington Post
San Francisco
Missouri
Cox
Palmer
Owen
Champ Clark
Ring Lardner
Ring W. Lardner
Washington
Irving
Cobb
Kentucky
Lardner
Thea
Argentines urged to study in U S to boost energy
La Prensa argues thousands of young Argentines should study in United States universities to assimilate work methods, scientific investigation, and rapid execution. It notes only 14 of 6,636 foreign students in US colleges are Argentine and defends national effort over imitation.
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Buenos Aires
Juae
la Prensa
Forein
United States
South America
France
Discover Phosphate Fields In The Moroccan Hinterland
Paria reports a vast undeveloped phosphate discovery in Morocco near Casablanca. Professor Louis Gentil notes a plateau 40 by 23 miles containing inexhaustible deposits with a railway planned to reach it. The Moroccan government gains a monopoly on sale of the phosphate. France already holds large Alsace potash reserves.
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Paria
France
Louis Gentil
Sorvonne
Casablanca
Alsace
Spain to Control Phones Monopoly Faces Possible Takeover
Madrid reports the government will supervise telephone service after ongoing complaints about poor quality from the sole provider. A postal and telegraph inspection department will investigate complaints and may revise the monopoly concession or seize control of the system.
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Madrid
Postal and Telegraph Administration
Irish counties split from central government in elections
Dublin June 1 report states that in 28 of 22 counties local government now opposes central authority. Courts award large compensation for murdered officers and burned premises, funded by local rates. Authorities resist tax collection. government plans a bill to enforce compensation payments nationwide.
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Dublin
Danes Win Schleswig Zone Return Delayed Sovereignty
Paris reports the treaty returning Schleswig to Danish sovereignty was signed by ambassadors of France Britain Italy and Japan and H A Bernhoff Danish Minister to France. The first plebiscite zone voted to join Denmark while the second zone chose to remain under German sovereignty. Copenhagen dispatch notes boundaries fixed by the international commission at Flensburg.
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Paris
Schleswig
H A. Bernhoff
Gnity
Copenhagen
Germany
Denmark
Fienabure
Suffrage Clash in Tokyo Over Amended Law
In Tokyo on Saturday July 3 critics challenged the government’s dissolution of the last lower house. Ex-minister Nakashoji and Shimoda urged respect for the diet’s universal suffrage decision without a national vote. Premier Hara urged a trial of the amended law and said the government may appeal to the people.
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Tokyo
House of Representatives
Diet
M. Nakashoji
Agriculture
M Shimoda
Hara
Budapest Education Rule Curb Jewish High School
The Hungarian minister of education issued a ruling allowing only 25 percent of high school students to be Jewish. Currently Jews comprise 54 percent of the student body, prompting concern and questions about implementation and impact.
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Budapest
Minister of
Washington visit yields talk of reform and railroads
Nashville police chief Alexander J. Barthell in Washington says the years see radical political changes and cites reform issues as vital. He criticizes Congress for delays on soldiers bonuses and rails, urging action before the November elections while noting Washington’s brisk business and city growth.
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Tenn
Shoreham
Barther
Tennessee
San Francisco
New York
Washington
Nashville
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Thas
Capital
Ington
Ad Werbert Undgraff
World War Vetera
Ebbitt
Mal Firat
Vno
Ganital Bee
Joagm
Bastie
Eeera Randeu
Amecan
Patras
French officials get raise for ministers and secretaries
In July at Paria the chamber of deputies approved higher indemnities for cabinet ministers and secretaries of state to offset higher living costs. The vote, counted by raised hands, was nearly unanimous.
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Paria
Chamber of Deputies
France
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