Senate Votes On Shantung Amendment In Peace Treaty
The Senate rejected the Shantung amendment by 55 to 35, with fourteen Republicans and three Democrats splitting from their parties. The piece argues reservations may safeguard U S interests and honor, notes President Wilson’s limited knowledge of Paris conference secrets, and praises the Senate for clarifying the treaty's terms and protecting U S sovereignty.
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Senate
United States
China
League of Nations
Shantung
America
International League
League
Wilson
Paris
Japan
Germany
Navy pay rise urged by McGowan for officers and men
Rear Admiral Samuel McGowan urges a substantial pay increase for naval officers and sailors, proposing a base equal to 1914 rates plus a 0 percent uplift. He argues higher pay is essential to retain talent amid lucrative civil jobs, warning the navy risks demoralization without relief and estimating a $131 million cost to the nation.
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Samuel McGowan
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Admyral McGowan
Willy
Admiral McGowan
United States
Purge of Reds Seen as Cure for Nation’s Turmoil
A Gary raid sweep is praised as purifying the atmosphere and curbing anarchist activity. The piece argues for nationwide, federal-led action to stamp out red conspiracies, detain suspects, and deport foreign agitators, asserting decisive measures are required to heal and strengthen the country.
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Gary
Ploza
Wood
Chicago
Congress
America
Cincinnati
James
Caulfield
Detroit
Raleigh
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Pat Moran
Methan
Moran
Chicago White Sox
Reds
Letter Carriers Need Permanent Pay Increase
The commission reviewing civil service now faces the letter carriers request for a lasting pay raise. A temporary relief bill in Congress misses the mark. Carriers are underpaid yet perform duties faithfully in all conditions, often taking on extra work to offset deficits from policy.
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Commission
Congress
Uncle Sam
Japan to build 2 battle cruisers and 232 ships
Tokyo dispatch reports Japan plans a three year program starting next fiscal year to complete an eight and eight defense squadron. Two 40,000-ton battle cruisers estimated at 124 million yen, about 60 million dollars, plus three light cruisers, six destroyers, twelve submarines, and river gun boats. Costs and ships to be submitted to the Diet for approval.
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Tokyo
Associated Press
Diet
Japan
Sir Derrick Warnher Loses Cross by Court Martial Declares
The report details Sir Derrick Wernher losing a French Croix de guerre and being dismissed from the army by a general court martial. It notes his fall from grace after a career in Britain and the United States, his inheritance arrangements, and the fortunes and titles surrounding the Wernher family and allied peers.
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Derrick Wernaher
Julius Wernher
Lord Lualow
Sir Derrick Warnher
Creta de Geerre
Franzeuir Derrick
United States
New York
England
Harald Wernher
Twelfth Lancers
Michael Michaelevitch
Russia
Countess Torpy
George
Anastasia Wernher
Sir Derritk
Derrick
Army Service Corps
Herta Yeomanry
Indye Equine
Diamisssi
Sir Derrick
Faysward
Wernher
Gerd Ludlow
Hath Houge
Lendon
Piccadily
Algo
Wynton Hoo Park
Bedfordshire
Sir Julius
Wernher, Beit & Co
Beit
Kimberley
Ceelt Rhodes
de Beers
London
South Africa
Paul Wernher
Louis of Hesse
Edward VII
Altice
James Mankiewicz
Lord Ludlow
Petrage
Court of Appeal
Church of England
Maoydeoni Rodriguez Lopes
Jamaica
Rebecca
Menasseh Perrery
Eagland
Menasssh Lopes
House of Commons
Romney
Ralph Franco
George IV
Menassey
Massey
Sir Massey Lopes
Himeself
John Leech
Pungeh
Lopes
France
A. Ludlow
Heywood House
Wiltshire
Ludlow of Heywood
Marquise DE Fointenoy
Wake of the War in the Balkans Shows Swift Recovery
An article reports rapid postwar recovery across Balkan states, with ample food and bread supply, meat and wheat abundant, and export potential. It notes Jugoslavia’s milk and honey conditions, improved harvests in Bosnia Herzegovina, and traditional farming methods. It critiques American aid misallocation and contrasts Ottoman Turkish influence with evolving regional developments.
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Balkan States
Roumania
Hesserat
Italy
Tte
Balkans
Croatia
Bosnia
Herazegoyina
Jugoslavia
Hungary
Europe
Dalmatian
Washington
United States
America
Bosnia-Herzegovina
St Louis Firm Plans $1 Million Mexico Brewery
A St Louis brewing concern seeks to build a brewery at No gales Sonora Mexico. The report reaching here yesterday says the company will invest about $1,000,000 in the project.
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St Louis
Nogales
Sonora
Debated Shantung amendment stalls peace treaty
Congress adjourned after a lengthy session debating the Shantung amendment. Senators from both parties weighed morality and strategic risk, with Hale, Whelan, Townsend, Sterling, Sherman and Johnson voicing varied positions. Arrangements were made to receive Belgian royalty Tue after noon, Oct 28, as other measures moved forward.
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Aviock
Democrata
Kelies Puliiean
Mintesuia
Hale
America
Townsend
Michigan
United
Sterling
South Dakota
United States
Sherman
Finois
Johnson
California
John Sharp Williams
Dermecral
Mississippi
Senate
Williams
Phelan
Belgium
King
Utah
Benater France
Maryland
Smoot
McKellar
Tennessee
Henry I. Stimson
Military Affairs Committee
Labor Committee
Interstate Commerce Committee
Federal Transportation Board
Condensed Time Table of Trains to Principal Cities
The Washington Post presents a condensed timetable for trains departing Washington to major cities with connections noted in Chicago for Westbound travel. Schedules vary daily as railroads publish updates. The data reflects railroad administration sources and lists morning and evening departures for Atlanta and Baltimore routes among others.
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Washington Post
Washington
Chicago
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
Ss. A. L
Baltimore
Gay, Tide
SBD
WSR
Timely Topics Discussed by Capital Visitors
A crowded Washington scene features remarks on cost of living and politics with references to exports aiding Europe, shifts in labor and industry, and comments from figures in sports and labor circles. The piece captures concerns over wages, prices, and reliance on rail schedules amid national debates.
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Rovik Island
Prank Lane
Sread Wits
Lecomes
Amd
Sati
Lady Wernher
von Haronetcy
Mostar
Hergegovina
Nareata
Moatar
Kipling
Danaric Alps
Sur- Tound
Narenta
Adriatic
Win
Wastington Post Co
UC. S. Brewery
Mexico
Proceedings OF Congress
Committees
State Department
Department of Agriculture
Dyllinger
Massachusetts
Representative Bee
Texas
Farmore
Arkansas
Nueces
San Patrice
Tex
Interstate Commerce Commission
WL. Clark
Beattie
Pacific Steamship Company
Esch
Julius Kahn
Fershing
Wynne Tosa
Bhp
Gompers
Samuel Gompers
Harape
KE. Hotlummel
Zompers
1. W Wes
Eimfar
American Federation of Labor
Fourteenth Street
New York Avenue
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CB. R. BR
P. RK. BR
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St. Louis
Jacksonville
Florida
Louisville
Cc & O
Memphis
S. BR
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New Orleans
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