Upper Silesia dispute tested by allies and Poles
An interallied commission and M Korfanty seek a negotiated path in Upper Silesia amid Polish insurgent pressure. The article warns brute force cannot decide the fate of the region where Germans predominate in towns yet Poles dominate the countryside. It urges a cautious partition by the allies, stresses economic interests in coal, and notes possible French incitement and U S restraint through Ambassador Marvel.
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Interallied Commission
M. Korfanty
Upper Silesia
Upper Silesian
M. Witos
Germany
Silesia
Europe
Supreme Council
United States
Marvel
Free Mount Vernon Should Be Open To All On Sundays
The piece argues Mount Vernon should be free to all visitors year round, with the Mount Vernon association trusted to manage it. It urges Congress to charter the agency, make Mount Vernon a national shrine, and maintain a grand national highway to the site with government support and protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Amercans
United States
George Washington
Washington Estate
Congress
Coness
Washington
Addressing Shrine Maintenance Under U S Jurisdiction
The text argues that the shrine, containing Washington's bones, remains under Virginia jurisdiction while the cost of maintenance should be borne solely by the nation. It asserts the shrine should be forever in the care of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Wierein
Washington's
United States
A Job for Every One to Keep Washington Clean
Washingtonians are urged by Col. Sherrill to join a campaign to keep the capital free of rubbish. Citizens should not litter parks or streets and must act as stewards of the city’s beauty. The goal is a model city through collective civic duty and cleanup efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washtarton
Sherri
Mrs General and Her Propriety Philosophy Spotted
Fragment from a period piece cites Mrs General and her views on manners and language. It notes her influence in Victorian society, her suggested use of papa and prunes, and a Chicago rumor about university dining etiquette. The piece questions censorship and freedom of speech in social norms.
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James J. Moptegue
Thal
Pakce
Igdy
Bernard
England
Eas
William
Marshalsea
Orison
J Audy
Mr. Derrit
Amy
Venice
Chicago
Middle West
General
Public Welfare Department Aims in Harding Era
Brig Gen Charles E Sawyer outlines President Harding’s public welfare plan to create a great department to coordinate humanities related government activities. He notes transfer and consolidation debates but stresses support for the concept and its potential to serve the nation, urging congressional and public backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Charles E. Sawyer
Maryland
District of Columbia
American College of Surgeons
Washington
America
United States
Department of Public Welfare
Pew
Hig
Congres
What Papers Say On Postwar Reconstructions
A 1919 discussion on Germany's reparations, the pace of payment, and the Allied stance. It cites debates in New York and Connecticut over a uniform marriage law and warns that German finances relied on untrustworthy budgets. Naval strategy favors keeping the fleet in the Pacific amid threats, while reparations obligations loom over exports and tax burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Germany
Amer
Fastine
Aia
Appeals Trade Data Case Discusses Lumber Prices
A Memphis based lumber firm challenges government statistics on stock prices and trade data. The petition argues that the new figures misstate the lumber market and seeks an official review of the pricing and production metrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotantapa Lumber Company
Memphis
Memrit Tion
Ani Ducers
New Fox May President Wattedt as Elected Honorary
A local note reports New Fox naming May President as an honorary title. Wattedt is referenced as the figure chosen for the honorary role amid community events. The article outlines the ceremony plan and confirms the official recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fox
Wattedt
Duke to Enjoy Viceregal Splendor for Two Weeks
A fragment from a 1919–20 period piece outlines the Duke’s planned two week viceregal stay. It notes royal display at court, Scottish estates and titles shifting upon succession, and the Duchess of Sutherland joining a Nile hunting expedition. The text references the earldom of Sutherland, family lineages, and historic castle lore around Dunrobin.
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Sutherland
Strathnayer
Algter
Rosemary Léveson+ Gower
Marat
Vis
Ednam
Royal Horse Guards
Earl of Dudley
Rosemary
Mar
Elizapath Countess of Sutherland
Granville Leveson-Gower
Stafford
Geottigh
Earla of
Rutherland
Dunrebin Asti
Puiiding
Robin
Earl of Sutherland
Froissart
Dunrobig
Margaret of Scotland
Countess of Sutherland
Queen Victoria
Retcher Stowe
Atlantic Monthly
Cuprrobin Castlie
Duchess of Sutherland
Upper Nile
Hare Tum
Scotland
Hia
Hamberlains
Eharch
Atate
Ilyas
King-atearms
Scotian
Proceedings of Congress and Committees in Brief
Proceedings show a noon meeting adjourning at 5 30 with nominees confirmed including William J. Kirby Virginia Gross and William Gailiher. Discussions cover naval appropriation bills, a joint commission on farmers outlook, lobbying concerns and tariff tax changes.
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Proceedings OF Congress
New York
United States
District of Kansas
A. F. Wiley
G .R. Wickham
California
King
Borsh
House
Naval Aviation
Lenroot
Harris
Green
Southam Railway
David
Blais
Internal Revenue
Ba Nance Committee
Washington
Bai
Lodge
Excavation to Begin in Palestine by University Curator
Clarence B. Fisher, curator of the University Museum, sailed from Philadelphia May 12 to lead a major excavation in the Holy Land. He will travel via Egypt for equipment and Arab laborers, planning to dig by mid June near Bethshag, a site of ancient battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Clarence
Fisher
University of Penuseum
Palestine
Holy Land
Bethshag
Egypt
Tung
Action on Debs Case Draws AG Daugherty Remarks
Attorney General Daugherty said yesterday that he would not write personally the recommendations to the President. He stated the recommendations would be the same as those presented before the actions, and that no new consideration would be offered to Debs in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty Sai
Wala
Business outlook at Willard ties steel rail costs to normalcy
At the Willard, business leaders discuss the steel market as a barometer of overall health. Nelson Franklin says setbacks in steel affect all business and relief hinges on rail wage solutions and gradual price normalization. George K. Phillips cites rising rents and real estate costs stalling growth, urging gradual return to prewar price levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Franklin
Denvey
the Willard
C. C. Paulding
New York
District of Columbia
George K. Phillips
Kansas City
Franklin Square
Middle West
China urges U S and British dominions to block Anglo Japanese pact
Bertram Lenox Simpson, adviser to China's president and statistician for the Chinese government, urged public opinion in the United States and British dominions to oppose renewal of the Anglo Japanese treaty. He warned that the regional understanding in the Hague covenant could legitimize Japan’s encroachments on China and said China has protested the clause in Paris and Geneva with a letter to Secretary Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
China
United States
Bertram Lenox Simpson
Japan
Simpson
Hague of Nations
Haglan
Paris
Geneva
Hughes
California Navy Superdreadnought Commissioning Date Change
The revised commissioning date for the California, the new superdreadnought under construction at Mare Island Navy Yard, is August 15 instead of September 9. Captain Rya. Ziegemeier will command, serving with the Bureau of Navigation in Washington, D. C.
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Vallejo
Calif
California
Adove Island Navy Yard
Rya. Ziegemeier
Bureau of Navigation
Washington, D. C
Austria Recognizes Mexico in Vienna Cable Dispatch
Mexico City May 12 recognition of the Obregon government by Austria is reported. Enrique Freimann Mexican charge d affaires in Vienna says a cablegram was received at the foreign office. Poets who thrill at Poe’s Annabel Lee are reminded of a writer who was once stretched for a dollar.
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Mexico City
Obregon
Mexico
Enrique Freimann
Vienna
Foreign Office
Pos
Annabel Lee
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Panama Canal
Pacific
Atlantic
Appeals Trade Data
CASE
Alaatalk
John of
Duke of Sutherland
Peerwell
Abert
Gower
Gewer
Trentham
Earl of
Wiepyere
Ellesmere
Lady Rosemary
Senate
Naval Affairs Committee
Denby
John F. O.connor
Department of Justice
Grover Cleveland Bergdall
Bergdorf
O'Conner
John W. Wescott
Samuel T. Ansell
Edward S. Bailey
Bergdoll
Wayne B. Wheeler
Judiciary Committee
Volstead
Olivat T. Remmers
St. Louis
Dyer
Ireland
House Democrats
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Debs
Daugherty
Perapanlly
Austria
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