Debate Over Shantung Amendment Divides U S Senators
The Senate debated the Shantung amendment, with supporters and foes arguing over altering the treaty to favor China at Japan’s expense. Senators Shields Colt Lenroot Spencer and Borah pressed reservations, while Lodge Reed and others opposed. The discussion highlighted U S policy on entangling alliances and the Monroe Doctrine amid postwar diplomacy.
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Washington Fost Co
China
Japan
Senate
United States
Colt
Lenrovot
Spencer
Lodges
Reed, Borah
Shields
Agat
Owen Is for Reservations Separate From the Treaty
In the Senate yesterday Senator Lodge defended the treaty amid a debate over the Owen amendment. Lodge asserted Europe would dictate terms to the United States if the league causes entanglements. During the day Senator Owen introduced two interpretive resolutions to preserve Egypt’s self rule and to define the league covenant for mandated peoples, stating the measures are separate from treaty ratification.
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Shields
United States
League of Nations
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Empire of Japan
Republic of China
Duy
Brandeger
Chinese Society of Invitea
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Europe
League
Egypt
Owen
Taft warns moral tone reacted in Unitarian address
Baltimore October 1 Former President William Howard Taft told the Unitarian General Conference that the wartime moral sacrifice rose but later "daled drums" and slowed progress. He urged resilience, pushing believers to join in reviving religious spirit and advocate fatherhood of God and brotherhood of man while sacrificing to advance Unitarian Christianity. The council report was read by Rev Paul Revere Wrothingham with Rev Williams Wallace Fenn delivering a theology talk. A resolution greeting President Wilken urged recovery. other measures were sent to committees, including support for the League of Nations and peace treaty ratification with reservations.
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Baltimore
William Howrrd Taft
Unitarian General Confeence
God
Paul Revere Wrothingham
Ersten
Williams Wallace Fenn
Harvard
Turkiow Pact Waits Syria A Bone Of Contention
England France and Italy clash over Turkish partition as secret treaties complicate the plan. Smyrna promised to Italy but given to Greece, with Wilson delaying approval. London 1915 and 1916 pacts shaped Mesopotamia Syria and the Straits, while 1917 agreement shifted spoils to Italy. France Britain and the US later nullified the Smyrna clause, leaving Syria and Turkey unsettled amid league proposals.
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Italy
Greece
WA. S
Wilson
Turkey
Great Britain
Mesopotamia
Bacdad
Akri
Kaiffa
France
Syria
Adana
Sivas
Djarberkir
Russia
Constantinople
Straits
Thrace
Sea of Marmara
Imbros and
Tenedos
Paris
United States
League of Nations
Turkey partition waits on Wilson at Paris talks
England keeps to mandating its portion while France remains wary and Italy leans Paris. President Wilson plans a United States mandate over Armenia and perhaps Constantinople but cannot pledge support to Congress or American public opinion. Allies stall on carving Turkey until Wilson acts, leaving the powers hungry for a Turkey they cannot yet govern.
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Ryley Grannon
Wilson
Washington
Turkey
Mr. Wilson
Paris
United States
Amnenia
Constantople
Congress
Armenia
Dardanelles
Wilson reports steady gains as illness improves
The White House released bulletins showing the president had a satisfactory day with better rest and appetite. Doctors said the gland issue is resolved and recovery will be gradual, with officials optimistic about continued improvement despite limited news on national affairs. A Venezuelan official sent best wishes for his health.
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Wilson
White House
Grayson
Gvien
Venezuela
NC-4 Arrives in Washington After Atlantic Crossing Rally
The NC-4 giant navy flying boat, famed for the first Atlantic crossing, arrived from Baltimore to Washington under Lieut. Comdr. Albert C. Read. It will be exhibited at the Sev enth Street dock with the Isabel, while Secretary Daniels and Commander Read speak. A luncheon and navy recruiting rally follow at local venues with speeches by Commander Head and Representative Hicks.
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Atlantic
Baltimore
Washington
Albert C. Read
Government Wharf
Seventh Street
U.S. S
Chamber of Commerce
Rauscher’s
Commander Read
Commander Head
Liberty Hut
Frederick C. Hicks
New York
Navy
Dr Kuno Meyer Death Reported in Berlin
Berlin announces the death in Leipzig of Dr Kuno Meyer, professor of Celtic language and literature at the University of Berlin. An unrelated ad urges consuming Pinto Water as a laxative. The notice is dated Tuesday October 14 and mentions Jondoh.
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Jondoh
Berlin
Leipsic
Kuno Meyer
The
University of Berlin
Labor Secretary Acts To Mediate Coal Strike
Secretary of Labor Wilson announced he has assumed jurisdiction as mediator in the coal strike dispute between miners and operators in the central competitive fields. He will meet with UMWA leader John L. Lewis and Operators' Association president Thomas Brewster this Friday to avert a calamity threatening the nation.
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Labor Department
Associated Press
Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Thomas F. Brewster
Cont Operators’ Association
Lewis Bounded for Capital After Miner Strike Order
Indianapolis Oct 15 United Mine Workers acting President John L Lewis heads to Washington to meet labor secretary Wilson and Coal Operators Association chief Thomas Brewster after issuing a nation‑wide order for a coal miners strike starting November 1 4 000 local unions will cease production by October 31 unless a binding new contract is approved before November 1 Lewis warned of orderly picketing only and said preparations would continue regardless of talks He travels solo without other UMWA officials
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Miament
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Washington
Wilson
Thomas T. Brewster
Coal Operators’ Association
Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Morrison
Baruch
Galvin McNab
San Francisco
Jiarry A. Wheeler
I. F. Loree
Irelaware and Hudson Railway
Thomas L. Chadbourne
New York
U S Haviland Four Faulted for Pilot Fatalities
Brig. Gen. William Mitchell told a House subcommittee that the De Haviland Four, the first U S built fighting airplane, was faulty and fed fatal design defects to pilots. He criticized the Liberty motor as poorly understood for war conditions but called it a good first attempt and urged consolidating military naval and civil aviation under one government department.
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Mitchell
Germany
Take Bellans Before Meals Ad Note
An advertising line promotes taking Bellans tablets before meals to aid digestion and improve comfort after eating. The brief emphasizes the product as a digestive aid and mentions no further details about dosage or claims.
Labor Strife Defers Steel Arbitration Amid Rift
The national industrial conference, split among labor public and employers groups, postponed action on the labor plan as the central committee of fifteen struggles to agree on collective bargaining. Key figures Bart Baruch Baruch backed postponement. most labor and public delegates favor delay while employers mostly oppose.
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National Industrial Conference
Central Committee of Fifteen
Bernard M. Baruch
Lane
Labor
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation Board
Ward M. Burgess
Omaha
Nebr
C. S. Barrett
T. GC. Atherton
Farmers’ Representatives
Central Committee
Ils
Tecb Atom Ceil
Omainite
Companice
Herbert F. Perkins
Chicago
J. W. O'Leary
Labor Steel
World War Legion Dissolves and Encampment Canceled
Washington headquarters announced the World War Legion is abandoning its organization and canceling the national encampment planned this week in Pittsburgh. Members are urged to join the American Legion and other allied groups.
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New York
World War Legion
Pittsburgh
Washington
American Legion
Air Derby Fatalities and Transcontinental Flight News
A fragmentary report from Salt Lake City details a fatal crash in Utah during the transcontinental air derby as French Kirby and Lieut. Stanley Miller perish after their plane drops 200 feet. Buffalo and Sidney updates note Capt. L. H. Smith’s fire-destroyed plane in New York bound routes. Maynard arrives in Sidney after another record pace, aiming for Chicago, while Sheridan and Reynolds land in San Francisco within minutes of each other.
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Sidney
Nebr
Mineola
Sheridan
Reynolds
San Francisco
Hartholf
Spalz
Associated Prean
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Utah
Kirby
Lieut
Stanley
Miller
Castle Rock
Rigby Ranch
Lieut. Miller
Evanston
Wyo
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N. Y
L. H. Smith
New York
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Western
Avigtore
Cheyenne
Jie
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Chicago
Jeff Battle Mountain
Nev
Battle Mountain
New York City
Fort Russell
Shirley
Neb
Lieut. B
Rawlina
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