Chile and Peru clash over Tacna Arica in league era debate
The article argues over Chilean plans to join the league of nations while resisting any interpretation of the Ancon treaty by the league. It explores how Peru and Bolivia may press claims, the Monroe doctrine's role, and the United States stance on league intervention in a cis American dispute.
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United States
League of Nations
Sanfuentes
Tacna-Arica
Peru
Ancon
Chile
Great Britain
Tacna
Arica
Bolivia
Nolice
League Council
League
Chilean
Ancona
Chile-Peru
Council of Theeague of Nations
Three Americas
Mohroe
The Derby at Epsom One of England's Classic Races
The Derby, a 3 year old horses race at Epsom in Surrey, stands as a British institution dating back to the eighteenth century. It draws vast crowds and royal presence despite weather or odds, with Spion Kop's 16 to 1 upset securing a $32,500 prize.
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Epsom
Surrey
England
House of Commons
George
Queen Mary
Ormonde
Daily Telegraph
Epsom Downs
Duke of Westminster
Fred Archer
Spion Kop
New York
New Zealand
Great Britain
Australia
Queensland
Charles
Mary Queen of Scots
Wetheringay Castle
James I
James Ifs
Bonnie Prince Charlie’ Stuart
Edinburgh
Meg Walkingshaw
France
Mers
Shanghai
Waa
Dunkirk
Campbell Island
Carrick
James Reas
Ben Lomond
Bonnie Prince Charlie” Stuart
Meg” Walkingshaw
Marquise DE Fontenoy
English Derby's Enduring Glamour in Literature
The derby captivates readers through the ages with romance and mystery. Thackeray and Hawley Smart illustrate its prominent role in English novels. Glamour and fascination deepen as years pass.
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Derby
Thackeray
Hawley Smart
Suffrage Fight and Political Lessons From Delaware Debacle
The article argues that Delaware’s adjournment on the Susan B. Anthony amendment reveals limitations of early suffrage activism. It criticizes direct action tactics as potentially counterproductive and urges focus on Vermont and Connecticut for ratification, noting party leaders pressure yet failure in Delaware. It condemns incendiary protests as unwomanly and unhelpful to Irish freedom.
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Delaware
National Woman’s Party
Wilson
Hays
Republican National Committee
Chicago
San Francisco
Friends of Suffrage
Vermont
Connecticut
Acta
Senate
House
Friends of Irish Freedom
Treasury
Teachers Seek $500 Bonus in District Funds
A House appropriations debate Vietnamized by a plea from Representative Rainey for a $500 bonus for each of the 2 073 District public school teachers. The amendment was defeated on a parliamentary technicality despite grim financial strains and testimonies to congressional committees. The writer urges Senate approval to allow the House to act with regularity.
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Good
House Appropriations
Rainey
Congress
Treasury
Cousreagz
Senate
House
Bulgaria seeks US loan while aiding Turkish nationalists in Thrace
The Sofia government faces a demand for a ten million dollar loan from the United States as Bulgaria mobilizes troops toward Adrina ple, aligning with Ottoman nationalists. The piece argues Bulgaria’s request is a coercive move amid debts and indemnities totaling billions, detailing Premier Stanibuliski’s peasant profile and alleged opportunism.
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Premies
America
Associated
Prena
Bulgaria
United States
Turkey
Greece
Thrace
Wilson
Sofia
Senate Advances War Bill Agenda Amid Debates
The House debated tariffs and a minimum wage bill while filibusters and amendments marked the day. Sen Kenyon sought a shorter recess, and discussions covered Colombia treaty returns, presidential term limits, and post office raises as lawmakers eyed district and military funding.
Promises Aid in Freight Jam From Railway Executives
Daniel Willard, head of the Railway Executives' car service panel, assured the Interstate Commerce Commission that full cooperation would relieve the freight jam. He said orders were not being carried out by carriers and that executives would heed the commission’s directives. The Railroad Association reported improved congestion relief with 150,978 cars loaded the week ending May 22, highest since the strike began.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Daniel Willard
Association of Raihway Executives’ Car Service Committee
Commission
Willard
New York
American Railroad Association
Joley In Letter to Texan Gov Harding Opposes Drastic Loan Reductions
Gov. Harding of the Federal Reserve Board says the board opposes drastic or oppressive loan reductions. He replies to Texas Democrat Garner, noting drought fears affect wool and mohair renewals. Harding stresses local discretion and that loan cuts should not indiscriminately curb production.
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Joley
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Representative Garner
Texas
Federal Reserve Banks
Representative Bankere
Fess Praises GOP Congress For Record Laws Passed
Representative Fe es of Ohio chair of the Republican congressional campaign committee told the House that the current Congress has placed more laws on the statute books than any prior Congress. He contrasted 357 enacted laws and resolutions with 300 in the previous Democratic Congress. Representative Clark praised Democratic achievements and cited the Federal Reserve system as a key success.
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Senate
House
Congressional
PostoMce
Palmer
Colby
Gillett
Agriculture Committee
Bil
Congress
Foreign Affairs Committee
Wheon
Armenia
United States
Mason
Illinois
Ireland
Louisiana
Champ Clark
Feas
Ohio
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Fors
Fees
Inez Democratic Congress
Representative Clark
Missouri
Democratic Congress
Clark
Federal Reserve Bank System
Cargoes to France Double as US Ships Boost Trade
Paris reports a 100 percent rise in US Shipping Board cargoes and vessels reaching French ports in the last month. Officials credit the stronger franc, allowing France to buy a broad array of American goods amid improved exchange.
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Paris
Associated Press
United States Shipping Board
France
Wilson's Prize Sheep Swap Winter Coats for Summer Wool
President Wilsons flock totaling 26 sheep and 22 lambs shed 145 pounds of wool for the Salvation Army. The ram Hi, noted for invading White House offices, now serves a term in solitary confinement after last years Red Cross donation.
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Wilson
Salvation Army
Red Cross
White House
Norway Refuses Danzig Mandate and Poland Accepts
Copenhagen June 3 The National Tidende reports Norway refused the mandate over Danzig when offered by the supreme court and Poland accepted it. The British troops are to leave Danzig August 1 and the French on September 1 according to the newspaper.
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Copenhagen
The
National Tidende
Norway
Danzig
Supreme Court
Poland
Cheboygan Population Drops In Census Figures
Census figures show Cheboygan Michigan down to 5 642 residents a drop of 1 217 or 17 9 percent Belmont New Jersey up to 2941 residents a gain of 1 765 or 169 1 percent Rock Hill South Carolina rises to 8 809 residents a gain of 1 593 or 22 1 percent The remainder of the passage contains an unrelated quip about Col Bryan and a monkeywrench.
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Cheboygan
Mich
Belmont
Rock Hill, & C
Timely Topics Discussed by Capital Visitors
The piece records mixed views from visitors in Washington on Colorado politics noting uncertainty for the 1918 elections. Ralph T. Evans of Denver discusses party harmony and Senate nomination fights, while H O Browne of Boston analyzes leather goods markets and shoe prices amid changing stock levels and demand.
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Colorado
Indiana
Ohio
Ralph T. Evana
Denver
Washington
Vermont
Kansas
West
United States
John Barnett
Democratic Party
Democracy
Senate
National Committee
San Francisco
M. L. Saunders
McAdoo
Palmer
H. O. Browne
Boston
Prohibition Planks Spar Overcoming Party Lines
Republican leaders debate adding a dry plank while Bryan leverages a possible Democratic stance. The talk centers on prohibition policy impact at national conventions and its effect on swing states and voter support.
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Stanibuliski
Mintreau
Hiram
Worna
Kenyon
Charles H. Duell
Yonkers
N. Y
Gen. Wood
Philadelphia
Heken Smith
Georgia
Smith
Judiciary Committee
District of Columbia
Annette Abbott Adame
Sho
Wolcott
Capper
Kansse
Houston
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve
Edge
Committee On
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Reserve Board
FESS
G. O. P. Congress
Shipping Board
Col
Bryan
James&. Houston
Repub- Meghs
Coliseum
Marshall
New Jersey
Unio
Maryland
Arthur Middleton
Virginia
Raleigh
Griffin
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