President Wilson Reveals Shantung Concession Debacle
President Wilson disclosed to Republican senators that the Shantung settlement was his responsibility and that Allied diplomacy forced concessions to Japan. The revelation stirred sensational debate as Lansing White and others argued the terms, with further White House talks on the league seen as futile.
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White
White House
Shantung
Wilson
Japan
Haseen
Waimnon
New Zealand
Australia
Mysterious German Prisoners Arrive in Hoboken Under Guard
Two German prisoners of war, Alfred Scholz and Alwin Grothe, landed at Hoboken from the Agamemnon marked for death by a vendetta after betraying German High Command plans. Guarded by fifteen U.S. soldiers, their identities remain mystery as the transport patients arrive. The report links to broader wartime intelligence actions and postwar diplomacy discussions unfolding in Washington with senators and international delegates.
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Military Intelligence
Washington, D. C
Hoboken
N. J
United States
Agamemnon
Alfred Scholz
Alwin Grothe
Harvard President Opposes Shantang Objection to Peace Pact
Lawrence Lowell, president of Harvard University, said in a statement to the League to Enforce Peace that the Shantang objection to the peace treaty rests on insufficient facts. He argued Japan would gain only rights from China and that Article 10 of the League covenant cannot guarantee Japan’s control of Shantung, urging the US to ratify with conditions for return of ceded territory.
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New York
Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
League
Germany
Japan
China
Heald
Rairoads
Lowell
United States
China Will Not Sign Peace Treaty Says Dr Wu At Washington
Dr Chao-Chu Wu arrived in Washington to press China’s case on Shantung seeking League of Nations action after its formation. He warned Japan’s control of Kiaochwan and Taingtau, noting economic control but political dominance, and said China would act as needed to protect its interests. Delegates Phillips, Heu, and Kung joined the discussion.
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Scretary Phillips
State Department
Kwai
Chnese
Shantung
Washington
San Francisco
China
Japan
United States
Paris
Entente
Kung
Cha
Tsintsan
Chao-Chu Wu
League of Nations
Ching
Dr Wu
Manchuria
Kiaochan
Taingtau
Japren
Edge
Senate
America
Will Test Farm Loan Act Challenge Filed in Kansas City
A test suit was filed in the United States district court here challenging the federal farm loan act. Charles E. Smith of Kansas City Title and Trust Company serves as director and bondholder and acts as the defendant. The petition asserts the act, the Federal land bank act and the joint stock land bank act are unconstitutional due to tax exemptions on first mortgages and farm loan bonds.
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Kansas City
United States District Court
Charles E. Smith
Kansas City Title and Trust Company
Hidden German POWs Housed In US After War Service
Army confirms two German officers and pilots who aided US forces in France in 1918 were kept as prisoners of war in the United States. Alfred Behuls and Alvin Grothe volunteered to assist the First Army with prisoners and documents. They are to be confined here pending treaty terms on repatriation. authorities urge secrecy to protect them from German agents. Their final disposition depends on treaty ratification and potential relocation plans are under consideration.
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Gon
Pershing
War Department
Director of
Military’ Intelligence
Alfred Bchuls
Argonne- Meuse
First Army
United States
Germany
Jmen
Washington
Rioters in Courts Continue With Disorderly Conduct Sentences
The riot case proceeding continues as Brant and others plead not guilty and request jury trials while several defendants, including Basil Gordon Lomax Holmes and McClain, await decisions and bonds set at 2000 dollars. yesterday’s disorderly conduct convictions list 20 to 45 days imprisonment or fines from 5 to 25 dollars for numerous defendants.
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Win Brant
Charles J. ‘Crenshaw
Basil F. Gordon
William Lomax
Charles Holmes
James McClain
William Page
John Simma
Clarence Lampkins
Odell Ogden
Godfred Wits
David Fenwick
Jacob Halfrey
Emery Mayhe
Dennis Tinney
James A. Smith
Payton Hames
Nicholas Evans
Beuish E. Marshell
Floyd Caldwell
William E. Binns
Andrew Bowman
James Pulliane
Charlies Reed
James J. Traine
John Adama
James Simms
James Snowden
John Simms
William Tucker
George Wise
Wesley Jackson
Godfrey Elis
John W. Douglas
Henson Gassaway
Jacob V. Holberg
Mable Wallace
Frank Rawlings
Cornelius Johnson
Clarence W. Lavinia
Grain and Live Stock Prices Baltimore July 22
Grain and live stock prices report from Baltimore dated July 22 includes Maryland Pennsylvania and nearby markets with firsts for Western and Southern regions, noted losses in butter and dairy prints, with rolls and percentages across Maryland Ohio West Virginia and Virginia markets.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Virginia
Grain and Livestock Prices in Chicago and Baltimore Markets
Grain prices for corn oats barley and wheat listed with grade and bid levels from Chicago and Baltimore on July 22 23. Live stock notes include hogs cattle sheep with weight classes and price ranges for buyers and sellers.
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Chicago
Rarley
Balfimore
Chengo
Cotton Middling Scores Across Rail Routes
Cotton middling prices noted for New York 3605 Norfolk 3275 Wilmington 3326 with market activity across ports. Prices reflect regional trading levels and transportation costs impacting shippers and buyers.
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New York
Norfolk
Wilmington
Disorderly conduct sentences and senate talks amid turmoil
A list of multiple defendants received 25 days imprisonment or fines up to $325 for disorderly conduct, with several individuals named and appeals for jurisdiction issues noted. In separate reports, senators Cummins Calder and Edge visited the White House, discussed Article X and the Shantung provision, with contrasting views on binding the United States and ratifying the treaty.
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William R Tucker
George Wins
Charles Bankner
William Hayden
George Hickerson
Qbess Hickerson
James Reaves
Benjamin Hawking
William Washington
Robert Connors
John F. Coker
Bruce Richmond
Insole McNeal
Willia Hassar
Ators
Cummins
Edge
Calder
White House
Cummings
League
Iowa
United States
Shantung
Aay
Europe
Wilson Documents Fight Highlights Senate Tension
Deny Wilson power continues from first page discussion on why the committee received no reply to a request for treaty documents. Senator Johnson asked about American aims in Russia three weeks ago. Senator Lodge says information requests have been treated cavalierly, and Republican senators resent White House private talks without full Senate access. The committee keeps reading the treasury, hoping to report in a week as President Wilson resumes talks with Republicans.
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League
White House
Johnson
Russia
Lodge
Cleveland
Senate
Wilson
Increase in ICC Size Discussed in Esch Pomerene Bill
Commissioner Clark told the House Interstate Commerce Committee that a larger ICC would be needed under the Esch Pomerene bill to regulate railroads. He urged three commissioners to oversee capital issues of carriers and called for a clear grant of authority to prescribe terms of bills of lading, noting a New York decision questioning Congress and the commission’s powers.
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Interatate Commerce Commission
Clark
House Interatate Commerce Commission
Congress
New York
Commission
Tan Skin Rejuvenation With Mercolized Wax Promoted
An advertisement touts mercolized wax as a miracle cosmetic to shed tanned freckled or muddy skin. It claims nightly application and morning washing removes outer skin in powdery particles, revealing a whitened complexion and improved appearance with one ounce of the product.
Doctor Promises 50 Percent Eye Strength Gain in One Week
Philadelphia readers are urged to try a free prescription for Bon-Opto tablets to strengthen eyesight. Users report clearer vision and less eye strain after dissolving a tablet in water and bathing the eyes twice daily. The article cites testimonials of dramatic improvements and notes a money-back guarantee from the manufacturer.
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Ifso
Lewis
Mary
Wanbing
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