Wilson Told League Cannot Pass Covenant In Intact
President Wilson faced pressure from Republican senators over the league covenant, with talks at the Capitol and White House detailing limits on ratification. A renewed focus on world peace and dangers in Europe and the Balkans framed the discussions as Hitchcock met with officials and senators weighed conditions for approval.
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Balkans
Asia
White House
Hitchcock
Capitol
Albert W. Fox
Washingen Post Co
League
la Réary
Amerina
Capitel
President faces Senate on reservations to covenant
The article notes shifts in Kansas sentiment toward the league and outlines how President and Republicans debate interpretative reservations? to interpret the Shan tung provision and whether reservations alter the treaty. It discusses McNarys stance, potential presidential explanations, and the risk that real reservations could require foreign approval, impacting Americas position in the league and the treaties integrity.
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America
Senate
United States
League
Fater International
United States Senate
Federation Urges Unions To Aid Treaty in Senate
The American Federation of Labor under President Samuel Gompers sends urged reasons for ratification to its membership. It recommends all laboring men appeal to their senators to vote for ratification of the treaty and its provisions.
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Federation
Amera Federation of Labor
Gompers
Germans Try to Kill American Officer in Coblenz
Coblenz July 18 Two Germans attempted last night to assassinate Maj. George Cockriel provost marshal of American forces in Germany He was uninjured the attackers fled after firing several shots The act described as deliberate and premeditated Cockriel had received five threatening letters in the past week and was walking with a military police officer when the firing occurred as the assailants fled a hot pursuit followed.
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Coblenz
George Cockriel
Germany
Cockriel
Aroune
Take Bellans Before Meals For Better Digestion
An old advertising line promoting Bellans before meals to aid digestion. The quip suggests that good digestion leads to ease and well being, reflecting a period tone and product focus. The message is brief and product centered without additional context.
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Bellans
Pershing Given World War I Rank Rhetoric Sparks House Clash
Bitter congressional opposition greets President Wilson's demand to grant permanent general ranks to Pershing and March while Benson and Sims receive admiral appointments. The clash follows intense praise for Pershing, with anti March sentiment rising as Haig and the Prince of Wales observe ceremonies in London honoring Pershing and American troops.
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Bruken
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Daylight Saving Wins in House After Repeal Battle
The House defeated a repeal rider to the 1920 agricultural appropriation bill with a 203 to 171 vote as Republicans and Democrats clashed over daylight saving. The agricultural bill carrying 33.9 million dollars then passed, heading to the Senate. Senate support for repeal remains strong.
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Ford Denies Discouraging Service Entry In Libel Suit
Henry Ford testifies in Mount Clemens Michigan July 15 in a libel suit against the Chicago Tribune over a June 23 1916 editorial headlined Ford is an anarchist. The exchange centers on a boast about pre paredness and Ford’s definition of a mobile army while defense and plaintiff lawyers clash over fairness and intent of the editorial.
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Chicago Daily Tribune
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Mr. Ford
Erasmus Weaver
House Committee On Military Affairs
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Peace Publicity Manager
Weaver
Mr. Stevenson
Stevenson
Detroit
National Guard
Ora
Theawyer
French cabinet defeated by vote in French chamber
In Paris on July 18 the chamber of deputies defeated the government by fourteen votes after interpellations on the high cost of living. The order of the day backed Augagneur’s resolution blaming government policy. food minister Boret announced his resignation but was the only cabinet member affected. Premier Clemenceau will decide the government’s course.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Renard
Chamber
M. Augagneur
Marine
Havas
M. Boret
Clemenceau
Wilson Praises Czech Veterans Parade on White House Arrival
President Wilson reviews 1000 Czech Slovak veterans in a rain soaked ceremony on Pennsylvania Avenue. 400 wounded Marines transport, crowds from across cities greet the corps in native dress as Rep Sabath speaks, then troops march to Meigs for supper and lodging in Washington.
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White House
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