Taft at Chautauqua Attacks Wilson Plan for League of Nations
Former President Taft told a Chaítauqua audience that the league of nations is not a Wilson or Democratic proposal. He traced the idea to America, argued it would enforce the peace treaty, limit arms, and protect political and territorial rights without surrendering U S sovereignty or war powers.
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Taft addresses pacific league ideas at Knights of Pythias
The article reports William Howard Taft arguing for open diplomacy and a world league to prevent war, invoking the Monroe Doctrine and United Nations power. He spoke under Knights of Pythias auspices with C. E. Pickett introducing him. the audience was small but attentive.
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Father Of Six Drowned In Iowa River
Union Iowa suffered another drowning tragedy as Ross Craig, 42, husband and father of six, and his son Floyd were seining for bait near a railroad bridge over the Iowa River. The father, believing the boy was in danger, moved to help but vanished beneath the bayou waters. Floyd summoned help and Craig’s body was later recovered.
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Judge Admonishes Four Youths In Waterloo Court
Judge W N Birdsall condemns unlawful assemblage by four youths in a Waterloo municipal court hearing. The defendants pled guilty after a weekend incident sparked by a riot over making change. The judge warns against disgraceful conduct and instructs restraint to keep Waterloo a decent place to live. Each youth faces 50 dollar fines or 15 days, with 7 days suspended for good behavior.
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