Senate Debates Shantung Treaty and War Risk
Senators clash over the 1918 German Japanese Shantung settlement and the League. Lodge calls for Japan protection while China is praised. Hibcock and Williams defend the pact. Borah warns against territories being seized and warns against future war if China is dismembered. The debate shows bitter, protracted division as the United States weighs securing Japan for the League and maintaining Shantung terms.
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Far East
America
Japan
Senate
Shantung
Chnese
Fail
China
United States
Wuilliame
League of Nations
Shantunge
Chilean Storm Kills 87 in Valparaiso Area
A sever storm in Valparaiso and adjacent waters caused 87 deaths and widespread destruction. Dozens of vessels including the Toro, Cordilier, Old Ful, Sars, Gothia, and others were sunk or damaged. Estimated property loss reached $7600 with multiple ships reported lost or beached.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Sundar
Gothia
Nisi
Cattle Flood Drowns 1,100,000 in Buenos Aires Region
Government reports warn of 1,100,000 cattle drowned in floods in Buenos Aires province and southern Chilean-Argentine rail disruptions. Heavy rainfall, snow falls, and debris on Transandean tracks isolate areas for weeks. An American party from Antofagasta describes weeks of hardship during overland travel.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Pacific
Antofagasta
Chile
Netherlands End of Trust Pacts Announced
Rotterdam reports Abrogation of all obligations under Netherlands Overseas trust agreements for goods arriving after July 10. The action affects trade commitments and trust arrangements tied to overseas shipments. Officials from the Netherlands state this move aims to reset obligations and simplify compliance for importers and exporters.
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London Timer
Washington Post
The
Public Ledger Co
Rotterdam
Berlin Strikers Vote To Continue Despite Narrow Majority
Berlin workers in the tramways vote 16 643 to 6 545 to continue the strike despite not reaching a two thirds majority. The police transport management threatens discharge for all not returning to work by Thursday as a large number persist in the stoppage.
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Berlin
Polietare
Dierkes Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Penitentiary
Cincinnati July 15 Dierkes a former prominent Democratic leader convicted of espionage acts was sentenced in U S court to five years in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta. He faced the judge today in a case that drew regional attention and underscored wartime security concerns.
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Ohio
Herman Dierkes
United States
Atlanta
Daylight Saving Fight Aims for House Action Monday
Senator Gronna signals readiness to open extensive hearings if needed as House and Senate agriculture leaders press for repeal of the daylight saving law. Amendments target a five month operation if repeal fails. The House agricultural committee plans to send forward the same rider rejected by the President amid renewed calls from farmers for ending summer time.
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Senate
House Agricultural Committees
Full House Agricultural Committee
House Committee
Rules
Haugen
Gronna
Senate Agriculture Committee
Nitti Cabinet Sustained In Debates Vote
Rome July 14 The government of Premier Nitti which took office weeks ago won a vote of confidence in the chamber of deputies by 247 to 111. The outcome affirmed the cabinet despite opposition.
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Rome
Nitti
Chamber of Deputies
U S Sovereignty Guarded Calls by Hays on Covenant
New York July 15 Will H Hays chairman of the Republican national committee issued a statement on the league of nations covenant. He urged reservations to safeguard U S sovereignty including Monroe doctrine protection and domestic control, with a possibility to withdraw on short notice. The dispatch notes a later report from New York July 18 about troop arrivals and a Toledo obituary for William Bennett Wright.
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Will H Hays
Republican National Committee
League of Nations
United States
Wihdraw
League
Korea
Commission On
Orient
Ouneil
Churches of Christ In America
William I Haven
Sidney Loculick
Commission
America
Jurisdictien
Retax
Wilson Opens Doors for Harmony Talks at White House
President Wilson plans a series of at homes for senators and representatives to discuss policies from Paris. Cabinet members examined Shantung, Japan, and domestic issues, while Burleson denied plans to resign and Baker discussed war papers and demobilization.
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Japan
Shantung
China
Burleson
Albert W. Fox
Washington Port Ca
Wilson
Congress
White House
Houston
Lansing
Uaual
Airctes
Baker
Daniels
Pacific Firet
San Francisco
Palmer
France to Sell War Foods Amid High Living Costs
Paris reports cabinet measures to ease living costs include doubling Paris government food stations, opening more popular restaurants, and distributing foodstuffs through public associations. A bill provides penalties for speculation, including loss of civil rights and store closures, with Deputy Henri Roy slated as under-secretary to enforce it.
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Paris
Havas
War Department
Henri Roy
Orleans
Move to Outlaw Possession of Pre July Whisky Stocks
Representative Morgan of Oklahoma announces a plan to amend wartime prohibition legislation to outlaw possession of liquor bought before July 4. Wet forces oppose provisions criminalizing private stock use, fearing ex post facto violations and unconstitutional confiscation. Debate delayed as House calendar business looms and veto risk from President Wilson concerns.
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House
Morgan Republican
Oklahoma
Judiciary Committee
Judiciary ‘Committee
Wilson
Wet
Judiciary Committees
Airship NS-11 Believed Lost After Lightning Strike
London July 15 The British air ship NS-11 on a 48 hour sweep mission from Purham is believed struck by lightning with all twelve crew members lost. NS-11 was engaged in mine sweeping operations when contact was lost.
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Associated Arena
London
Purham
Options on Union Oil stock tied to New York syndicate
New York based Commonwealth Petroleum Company has obtained options on more than 20 million dollars worth of Union Oil Company of California stock. The syndicate includes Henry Lockhart and Charles Sabm of Guaranty Trust Company, with Percy Rockefeller among backers, aiming to fund expansion into Europe, South America, and the Pacific United States. Also noted: U.S. Minister to Norway, Albert G Schmedeman, arrives in New York aboard the Stavangerfjord from Bergen.
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Calif
Union Oil Company
California
Commonwealth Petroleum Company
New York
Henry Lockhart
Oil, Man
Charles Sabm
Guaranty Trust Company
Percy Rockefeller
Lockhart
Europe
South America
U. S
Norway
Albert G Schmedeman
United States
Stavangerfjord
Bergen
Army Prison Cruelties Exposed by Six Former Soldiers
Six former American soldiers testified before a House committee about alleged cruelties in French prison camps during 1918. Witnesses cited beatings, poor food, filthy bedding, and brutal commands at Bastille and farm camps, naming officers including Lieuts Hardboiled Smith Mason Sullivan and Sergeants Ball Wolffmeyer Bush. Some were convicted or awaiting trial, others acquitted or discharged.
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Tours
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Representative Flood
Herring rain on Tobermory town shocks locals
A waterspout near Tobermory Argyllshire caused hail like herring fall across Tobermory and nearby Mull. Hail piled on pavements and roofs as gulls hens ducks and cats scavenged the unusual shower. residents woke to sea birds screeching.
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Washington Post
Leger
London
Tobermory
Argyllshire
Muli
Explosion Kills 26 Aboard Roseleaf Tanker at Cardiff
The British steamer Roseleaf was blown up at Cardiff with 26 people killed. The vessel, rated at 3817 net tonnage, last reported at Cardiff on June 22. A second tanker, Fastleg, is mentioned but details are unclear in the fragment.
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Richard H Buckley Mine Disaster Claims Crew
The American destroyer Richard H Buckley was struck by a mine in the North Sea on July 12. Commander Frank A King and several officers and enlisted men were killed. two officers and sixteen sailors survived. The mine tangled in a cable and detonated beneath the stern as rescue efforts began, sinking the vessel within minutes while King stayed at his post directing the crew.
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Harmen Eng
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John Mallon
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Washington Courthouse
Ohio
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Rezis
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Knoh Juk Ey
Vent Frederick G Keyes
Walter J Sharan
Navy Department
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Barach Offered Burleson’s Place Report Asserts
A New York dispatch claims Bernard M Barach was offered the Postmaster General position by President Wracn and was considering the offer in New York City. Baruch’s office denies notification of any offer, noting Baruch was in town. Baruch, once a Wall Street operator, later led wartime boards and sat on the National Advisory Board.
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Burleson
New York
Bernard Baruch
S&urleson
York
Washington Dispatch
Bernard M Barach
Wracn
New York City
National Advisors Board
War Industries Board
Nations Urged to Boycott Kun Securities
The interallied council asks nations to oppose sale of securities held in Hungary by the Hungarian soviet government. They warn these funds could fuel propaganda as delivery proceeds, labeling the seizure illegal. A note to Bela Kun and a general advisory to avoid purchasing these securities are contemplated.
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Havas
Inter- Allied Council Today
Hungary
Ceal
Imany
Austria
Council of Five Ft
Bela Kun
Waas
Willem Hohenzgeliern
International Commission
Fiume
Adriatic
Charles P Summerall
SWORD RULES KOREA PROMISES REFORMS IN TOKYO
A press statement from the Federal Council of Churches reports widespread atrocities in Korea by Japanese authorities. It cites executions and torture of Korean demonstrators and students, arrests of clergy, and a systemic reign of terror while noting a pledge from Prime Minister Takashi Hara to consider substantial reforms in Korea.
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Korea
Jae Yue
E H M Mowry
Federal Council
Edinmiasian
Takashi Hara
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