Capper urges remedies as farmers face high living costs
Washington dispatch reports Senator Capper cites farmers selling at a loss while consumers bear the burden. He decries industrial strikes, calls for market opening, embargo removal, and credits to Europeans. He warns that livestock prices have fallen, forcing producers to accept low returns and drift from farming to cities.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Today
Capner
Kansas
Ife
Capper
Washington
Jivng
Cupper
Grain Corporation
Senator Capper
Europe
Formal Ratification of German Peace Treaty Expected October 30
Paris dispatch says formal ratification of the German peace treaty likely will be completed October 30 and a call issued for the first meeting of the League of Nations council within ten days. Foreign officials note delay due to premature work by the committee.
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Paris
League of Nations
Offler
Paris Sees Cold Tourists Refugees and Coal Shortage
Paris faces an unusually cold October with an official coal ban before November 1. Hotels rely on scarce wood, prices surge as Berlin and Vienna heat costs rise, and refugees crowd the city. Factories run short hours due to fuel limits, heating may remain tight after November 1.
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U.S. Paris
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
Coal miners in talks as government studies strike end
Washington October 22 The coal strike crisis continues with government mediation limited progress as Wilson meets with miners and operators to avert shutdowns. Officials consider holding hearings before a Senate panel if talks fail, while miners fear a stalemate and potential legislative action to force operation.
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Associated Press
Washington
DBC
Wilson
Sonsili
Senate
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Senate Panel Adopts Four Reservations to Pact
Four revised reservations to the treaty were approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee with administration members voting against. A preamble said the treaty would not take effect until three other reservations were adopted. The reservations concern article 10 Monroe doctrine withdrawal and domestic questions. The panel split 11 to 6 on most roll calls with Republicans and Senator Shields voting yes.
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Associated Press
Washington
DE. C
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Administration Tonk
Senate
Leo
Goll
Shields
Tennessee
W Son
U D GUTS RANK OF ENVOYS GOING TO FORMER FOES
Washington reports a shift in U S diplomacy with Germany the first American representative to Germany after the peace treaty tests. Austria Hungary will see reduced missions to minister plenipotentiary. The Turkish embassy will also be lowered in rank due to the small size of remaining Turkish territory.
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Reic
Germany
Pres Government
Austria
Hungary
Hungar
Bulgaria
Ore
Balkans
Admiral Knapp Relieved As Navy Attache In London
The Associated Press reports Captain Walter R. Peters named American naval attache in London, relieving Rear Admiral Harry Knapp who will lead the American naval forces in European waters. The change allows Knapp to devote time to his duties as commander in chief.
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Associated Presa
Washington, D.C. Or
Walter R. Peters
London
Tiarry
Knapp
European
Mericer Says U S War Delay Was Justified
Cardinal Mer cier of Belgium, on a Chicago visit, defended the United States delay before entering World War I. He praised American resolve and aid to Belgium, spoke at the University of Chicago, and noted a $5,000 push toward a $20,000 Belgium rehabilitation fund with plans to present a total check in Chicago before departing for St. Louis.
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Chicago
Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
Telay
Tegram
Belsinks
University of Chicago
St. Louis
United States
Amerysendrey
Germany
Canlinny Meercier
Chij Caga
American Firms at U S Exposition in Norway
Four hundred American firms were represented at the U S exposition in Christiania in September showing products from the United States. The first American postwar exhibit in Europe drew much interest as grounds displayed the Stars and Stripes and sailors from the cruiser Chattanooga paraded. American airplanes circled above the fair as the exposition gained favor.
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Norway
Christiania
Sept
United States
Chavtamooga
Heavy battle near Petrograd as captu re looms
Reported fighting rages 66 miles south of Moscow with Petrograd in reach. British Estonian forces claim two Soviet destroyers sunk in Koporia Bay Gulf of Finland as French and British fleets respond. Yudenitch forces face strong Bolshevik resistance near Kronstadt and along the coast west of Petrograd.
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Gorka
Gulf
Finland
Kronslut
Petrograd
Moscow
Lonton
Koporia Bay
Gulf of Finland
Copenhagen
Riga
Larbor
Figu
London
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Krasnoie Selo
Pulkovo
Yudenitch
Cidoif
Peipus
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Voetragrad
Kronstadt
Othe
Wilk
Rity
Printers Outside New York Refuse Jobs in Strike
New York area printers refuse to set type for copy that could be diverted by the strike. Wikia Green, employers' committee enforcer, cites letters from many cities. Cincinnati chamber circulates notices urging wariness of garlishers. one plant sells machinery at auction amid the disruption.
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New York
Cincinnati
Wikia Green
Hogs Under Twelve Dollars Drag Grain Prices Down
Hog prices fell below twelve dollars as market weakness spread to grain and provisions. The de moralization of values reduced demand, with hogs rated heavy and sellers awaiting lower costs. Large price figures shown for pork and feed, reflecting overall market distress.
Turkey Mandate Opposed by Harbord Mission
Constantinople report shows the Harbord mission considering Armenia and Transcaucasia mandates. They oppose the US accepting a mandate for either region without European powers agreeing to hands off policy. Maj. Gen. Harbord would not state a personal view. Some members favor Armenia mandate as Europe's duty toward peace and neighboring states.
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Constantinople
Firbord
Armenia
Transcaucasia
Associated Press
United States
Arhienia
Farkey
Tully
Polic
Times G. Harbord
Eniian
Armerien
Europe
Clean-Gut Pact Debated as Senate Ratification Looms
Washington reports the Senate struggle over ratification of the peace treaty with partisan lines. Republicans and Democrats weigh a plan to force a record vote through the Foreign Relations Committee under Lodge and colleagues. Nine qualifications reportedly shape the expected agreement, including withdrawal, Monroe Doctrine, Shantung, voting equality, and delegation powers.
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Associated Press
Washington D. C
Senate Nation
Wofay
Lodge
Wolleagues
Fox
Seneator Johnson
Fispublican
Califor Tin
Senate
Shantung
League
Courier Delivery Timed Before 5 30 Clock
Fragmentary notice appears to advise delivery of a Courier before 5 30 PM. It mentions potential carrier errors and asks recipients to contact a phone line promptly.
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Jose Poe
Bao P
Wilson in fine shape ready for bills amid tumult
President Wilson was reported in good condition and ready to consider bills, including a prohibition enforcement measure, as secretary Tumulty said no signature today. Doctors reported normal temperature, pulse, and respiration, with digestion improving, while urgency grew over whether measures would be signed before the October 28 deadline.
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Wieshingeton
Wilson Codiagsien
Department of Justice
Washington
Tumully
Congress
Pannellont
King Sends Regrets as Wilsons Illness Worsens
King of the Belgians and Queen Consort visited Cincinnati, touring industrial areas and hospitals amid ill health rumors for Mrs Wilson. A royal party car carriage and accompanying escort departed Cincinnati for Washington as concern grew for the First Lady’s condition.
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Cincinnati
Det
de Albert
Elizabeth
Dow
Wilyon
Wilson
Washington
Salt Heath
Siger
Ype
Arugged Tots and Baby Poison Trial at Hospital
A demented mother allegedly administered poison to two young girls in a Michigan home, and a third infant, Ced er Harrington, shows similar symptoms as he is transported to a Detroit hospital. Doctors attempt Tree treatment to ease the Luikar children’s condition as authorities seek the source of the poison. The case centers on how the Torrington baby might have obtained the poison and the safety of the household.
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Lista Pesley
Todean
Ceder Harrington
Nuis
Detroit Hospital
Noval Oak
Torrington
Kaiser's Trial Arrangements Tabled in Commons
London Oct 22 Economy is the watchword as Parliament opens with plans to drop military spending and expand housing for workers. Churchill notes about 275,000 unemployed receive aid while Britain’s army strength sits near prewar levels, and Lloyd George faces questions on expenditures and policy, including Russia and Irish affairs.
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Peror William
Coithona Lode
Bowar Ling
Lay
Woo Pt Dong
Flim
Miraliy
Winston Ahurchlil
Leeland
Churchill
London
Loase of Commons
Russia
Ireland
Labors Party
Aus
Lloyd George
Family Narrow Escape at Fredericksburg Railroad Crossing
Five occupants of an automobile driven by Fred Reiser narrowly escaped death when a freight train struck their car near Fredericksburg. The car was damaged but no one was hurt as the train shoved the auto about a rod before brakes were applied in time. The passengers were Mr Reiser, his wife and three children.
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Fredericksburg
Fred Reiser
Thia City
al Tho
Reiser
German envoy von Bernstorff testimony before inquiry
The Associated Press reports Count Johann von Bernstorff, former German ambassador to the United States, testified as principal witness before the committee probing German emissaries. He described Wilson's perceived weakness, peace proposals, and possible conditions for a conference of belligerents. Secret foreign office papers and admiralty records were promised for later release.
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Iny Thas
Preiserlin
Johann von Lernstert
Am Ydor
Wilson Ini
Wilson
Germaany
Count von Bernstorff
Winess
Germany
United States
Foreign Office
Admiralty and
War Office
Federal Trade Commission Battles Packard Probe Claims
The FTC dismissed charges by Senators Watson and Sherman against it as part of a packers campaign to subvert justice. It questioned their proof and sources, noted prior investigations into agents, and tied witness testimony to upcoming grand jury actions in Chicago.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Watson
Sherman
Illaois
Chicago
Department of Justice
Chitage Fackers
Wilson’ & Cor *Y
Diong
Kaiser Sues Actor Over Insulting Film Portrait
Berlin reports former Emperor William commissions Harr Schider to sue actor Ferdinand Bonn for films showing "the Kaiser" portrait and insults. The action seeks suppression of titles "William's Good Fortune" and "Bad Vinish." Berlin officials say suppression aims to curb political combat amid high party tensions as films circulated widely across Europe.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Wormer
William
Harr Schider
Ferdinand Bonn
Kaiserinus
Clarges
Europe
Willelm
Omaha Indicts Eight in Riot and Murder Plot
Omaha indictments target eight suspects in the Sept. 28 riot and lynching. Charges include murder in the first degree, conspiracy, arson, riot, and assault against officer Robert P. Smaradick. Two men James Shields and Mary Jenking face first degree murder. One 16 year old Lester Price jailed for concealed weapons and unlawful assemblage along with 17 year old Sam Novak charged with unlawful assemblage.
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Omaha
Neb
George Sutil
Robert P.smaradick
James Shields
Marry Jenking
Lester Price
Sam Novak
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