Hughes Pushes Reservations in League Pact Debate
In a public letter to Senator Hale, Charles F. Hughes argues for a league of nations with specific reservations to protect American interests. He outlines limits on withdrawal, domestic policy on immigration and duties, Monroe Doctrine safeguards, and nonbinding Congress authorization for any military action. Hughes seeks a middle ground between aloofness and commitment while supporting international cooperation to foster peace and lawful order.
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Charles, F. Hughes
Hale
Maine
League of Nations
Hughes
League
United States
Supreme Court
Europe
Mrs Phoebe Dent dies after influenza attack
Mrs Phoebe Dent wife of Leo Dant and a popular Montgomery married woman died Sunday night at 8 15 o clock following an attack of influenza months ago She had been ill for some time prior to her death in Montgomery
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Phoebe Dent
Leo Dant
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Obituary Notice for Tiage Clark Dant of Montgomery
Tiage waa Hhoebe ofirk daughter of William H Clark of Kansas City. She was a grand daughter of Lloyd Clark. Dant's husband operates a transfer company at Montgomery. Born August 10 1892. The four children Dicy Garnette Robert and Russell survive. Two brothers Harry of Black Oak and Wille of Kansas and one sister of Indiansfolis also survive. She was a loyal member of Bethany Christian church. Funeral services will be held there Tuesday Afternoon at 2 o clock followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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William H. Clark
Kansas
Lloyd Clark
Mirnyi
Dant
Montgomery
Mr. Dant
Dicy
Garnette
Robert
Russell
Harry
Black Oak
Wille
Ope Sinter
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Fo 'Plock
Mrs Alice Bonham Hears Last Call
Mrs Alice Bonham died at 7 30 this morning at her father John Colbert's home in South Washington from tuberculosis. A 32 year old city native, she belonged to the Presbyterian church and the Pythian Sisters lodge and leaves her parents a son a daughter two brothers George D and James Colbert both of South Washington and a sister Mrs John Longer of Thig City. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 at the South Washington home with Oak Grove interment.
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John Colbert
South
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Bonham
Presbyterian Church
Pythian Biaters Lodge
George D
Siid James‘ Colbert
South Washington
John Longer
Thig City
South Waabligton
Oak Grove
Long Hard Winter Predicted By Century-Old Sage
In Lexington Kentucky July, John Schell, age 139 and possibly the oldest man, foresees a long hard winter. He notes geese and ducks migrating north earlier in January, robins and other birds arriving sooner, quail flocks appearing early, and muskrats completing their winter homes, reflecting a century of weather lore.
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Ing
John Schell
Sipmshat
Lexington
Revised casualty list announced by War Department
Washington July 28. A revised list of American Expeditionary Force casualties published by the War Department today shows 35,959 killed in action, 14,780 dead from wounds, 23,840 died of disease, and 5,213 died of other causes.
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Ll. C
Wari Department
Ransom Paid for Kidnapped American Boy
Washington reports Philip Thomphor, a young American kidnapped by Mexican criminals about thirty miles from Mexico City, was released after a ransom of 1580 pesos was paid. The Mexican government advised paying the ransom amid uncertainty about the boy’s safety and possible capture.
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Washington
Philip Thomphor
Mexico City
State Department
Payne
Exicon Forelxm
Wilson to tour on road as he guides treaty debate
President Wilson will travel with Democratic leaders to advise on major legislation while staying connected to Washington by telegraph. He plans to visit capitol leaders, frame speeches in the White House, and push the league of nations and treaty amid ongoing debate.
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Lore
U Staten
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Dothama
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Capitol
Washington
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Dope Craving Robs Five Doctors Offices
A thief, drawn by a dope craving, burglarized five physician offices Saturday night and stole morphine and other drugs. Two Masonic jewels from Dr Spink’s office were also taken. most other valuables were left undisturbed. Doors were opened with skeleton keys, and Dr Boner and Dr Rang found their doors open Sunday morning. Police suspect a carnival connection but have no solid clues.
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T. F. Bpink
Montgomery S-section Hand Counts Crossings for Safety
A Maryland section hand from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company works near East Eleventh Street to tally cars pedestrians and vehicles crossing the tracks. The study aims to justify safety upgrades such as drop gates after years of dangerous incidents at the crossing including a fatal last year involving a Spink Milling driver. Cumback defeats Montgomery 7 to 6 at Glendale in a closely played game.
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Abdication of Wilhelm Forced at Spa Headquar
Pan German journal recounts Spa proceedings where Hindenburg urged Wilhelm to abdicate and the Kaiser agreed to renounce the throne though not as king. He left for Holland after proposing to lead an army against the revolution, while Germany’s 1917 peace rejection prompts calls to try Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg for negligence.
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Wilhelm
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Ersberger
Germany
Vorwaerts
George Michaslia
Montgomery Triumphs After Late Rally Attracts 200 Fans
In a closely played game from Alfordsville, Ivy, the Montgomery team edged their rival with a ninth inning push. Stuckey’s clutch single plated Purcell after Cumback tied it with a double, as the crowd of 200 cheered the comeback. Pristine lineups included Montgomery Arnold Holla Scraper Cumback Allison Stafford Oshan.
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Oshan
Plot for Italian Revolt Sparked Abroad Conspiracy
Rome dispatch reports government officials, via the Popolo Romano, uncovered a conspiracy abroad aligned with Italian revolutionaries aimed at sparking a revolution in Italy. The plan. was to begin with a general strike on July 29. The scheme allegedly centered in Italian industrial districts where peasant unrest and land seizures were possible.
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Popolo Romano
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Amlaeadielon
Crazed by heat, man jumps from window at Vincennes sanitarium
Vincennes Indiana July 28 Vergis Horrall 18 jumped from a sanitarium window amid heat illness. He was found near Union Depot this morning and placed in a padded jacket before return to the asylum. Elder nominated for Indianapolis senator collector post on internal revenue.
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Vergis Horrall
Decker
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Italian Ambassador to U.S. Recalled by Popolo Re nano
Romey reports the Italian ambassador to the United States, Count Collere, will be recalled shortly per the Popolo Re nano. The move signals a diplomatic shift and potential curtailment of ties between Rome and Washington.
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Popolo Renano
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Count Collere
Unidentified body found in Wabash river near bridge
In Vincennes Indiana on July 28 an unidentified white man about 25 was found floating under willows in the Wabash River near the Wason Bridge. Mussel diggers discovered the body and Coroner Fritz conducted an inquiry noting drowning as the probable cause. no identification was found. He appeared well dressed and had likely been aboard a train when knocked off.
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Wabash River
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Ireland's freedom tied to League of Nations says Walsh
Senator Walsh declares Ireland's hope for freedom lies in the League of Nations and argues Article 11 could raise Ireland's claim if England proves a threat. He says Article 10 protects China from division and disputes U S support to maintain amity with Britain.
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League OF Nations
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Ireland
England
League
United States
Senate Eyes on White House Today
Washington July 28 The senate prepared for a pivotal move in treaty battles with focus on the president’s stance on separation or the French treaty. Senate debate resumed as Walsh of Montana spoke on Irish freedom and Articles ten and discussion over reservations continued. The foreign relations committee anticipated reading the sate and moving to the Columbia treaty as volunteers draft proposed reservations.
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Senate
Shan Ting
Sen. Walsh
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Shan
Lodge
Knox
Hurley Favors Credits to Europe Policy Stance
In Washington D C July statement Hurley backs extending credits to Europe with financial aid considerations. The retiring United States official signals cautious support for postwar recovery funding, outlining potential terms and eligibility for affected nations.
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