Justice Rest With Judges Says Elihu Root
Boston Sept 4 Chief Justice Hoffman urged family courts to confront marriage and divorce issues, arguing statutes hinder justice and urging judges to decide. Elihu Root, ex Secretary of State, echoed this, favoring minimal rules and leaving justice to judges rather than lawmakers.
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Associated Wh
Boston
Charles W. Hoffman
Court of Domestic Relations
Cincinnati
American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology
American Bar Association
Elihu Root
Judiciary
Final action on peace treaty questioned by GOP leaders
Senate foreign relations committee planned final action on the peace treaty with a ratification resolution and reservations. The committee would meet in executive session to consider Senator Fall's proposal to drop international labor provisions. Party leaders reported progress on reservations, aiming to report to the Senate this week, though a delay to next week is possible.
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Assneigted Press
Washington, D. Cc
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Fall
Republican
New Mexico
Caproni Triplane Flies Across the Alps with Liberty Motors
News released in New York reports Caproni's triplane with Liberty engines and an 18 passenger cabin completed a flight from Milan over the Alps to Lyons Paris Brussels Amsterdam en route to London. The achievement was confirmed by D. G. Conti the American representative.
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York
Caproni
G. Conti
Caproni Company
Gonti
Milan
Alps
Lyons
Paris
Brussels
Amsterdam
London
Serbia Seeks Changes to Minority Protections in Compact
The Petit Parisien Index reports Serbia may require revisions to minority protection clauses in the Austr vedee treaty. Belgium reportedly insists on modifications as Serbia views them as sovereignty infringements, signaling a potential policy shift.
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Serbia
Taris
Petit Parisian’ Index
Troma
U S France line in world policy winds through Temps forecast
Paris dispatch notes Temps view that France needs the United States to preserve independence and prosperity and that the United States must engage Europe to safeguard its rights. It urges reciprocal bureaus in Paris and New York to share fuel and other information on American affairs.
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Associated Press
Paris
Gen. Pershing
United States
Temps
America
Marshal Foch
Duero
France
New York
Mexican officials promise probe after shooting near border
Washington reports say an American army plane was fired on while near Leyendecker's ranch on the Mexican side. Capt. McNabb is wounded, Lieut. Johnson and Capt. McNabb observer fired upon by about 200 Mexicans as the plane, at 500 feet, descended to observe a town. The radiator was punctured and the craft made a forced landing on the American side. The incident is being investigated for a satisfactory adjustment.
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Associated Press
Washington, DD. C
State Department
Washington, D. C
War Department
Dickman
Mexican l
Vina
W. McNabb
Lieut. Johnson
McNabb
Leyendeckers Ranch
Laredo
Leyendecker’s Ranch
MacNabb
Poor Editors New Communist Party Bars Them
Chicago news reports that the Communist party adopted a platform provision barring from fellowship any person receiving money from rent interest or profit. Rose Pastor Stokes and W B Lloyd who signed appeal bonds to release I W W members from Leavenworth are barred. The party also excludes doctors lawyers and editors from the coming revolution.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Rose Pastor Stokes
Communist Party
Stokes
W. B. Lloyd
Leavenworth
National Socialist
11000 Surplus Autos Held Idle by Army in Storage
Washington dispatch reports 11000 automobiles stored at Camp Holabird near Baltimore with limited allocations to state highway commissioners. Maj. Evans testified 1399 pleasure cars 1087 ambulances 152 light delivery trucks 80 light trucks 1231 two and three ton trucks 146 heavy trucks 954 ammunition trucks and 8660 motorcycles and side cars.
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Chicago
Washington, D. C
The
Tribune
Camp Holabird
Baltimore
Aghway
Congress
House
Maj. R. C. P. Evans
Transports Bring More Yanks of First Division
From Brest today the First Division arrived on transports Santa Teresa Edellyn and Shelly n. The Santa Teresa carried 28 officers and 1122 men of the 38th Infantry plus medical and supply detachments. Edellyn and the others delivered the 6th Infantry elements and Sixth Field Artillery units. Additional 26th Infantry troops and the second battalion and machine gun unit came aboard Calac. The third battalion of the 8th Infantry under Capt George A Longstroth also arrived.
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Associatedress
New York
Brest
Santa Teresa
Edellyn
38Th Infantry
Shellyn
6Th Infantry
Finland
Sixth Field Artillery
26Th Infantry
Cal‘ac
8Th Infantry
George A. Longstroth
Little Rock, Ark
French Deputies Split On Ratification Of German Peace Pact
In Paris the debate over ratifying the German peace treaty featured Minority Socialist Paul Mistral and about 25 party members declaring opposition. Deputy Franklin Bouillon also attacked the treaty, blaming Premier Clemenceau for failing to secure stronger guarantees. He criticized adopting Wilson's Fourteen Points without discussion, noting British objections to sea freedom and noting that Britain, America and Japan secured what they sought.
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Associated Press
Paris
Paul Mistral
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
H “Tiger
Franklin Boutillen
Clemencea
France
M. Franklin-Bouillon
Wilson
Great Britain
America
Japan
Cooper Bought Stock With Value Dispute Linked to Carmack Case
Nashville police report that Robin J. Cooper had threatened to expose dealings with a stock concern he bought as worthless. An argument allegedly occurred with men in a prominent office on the morning the lawyer disappeared as investigators pursue a range of theories in the Carmack murder case.
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Nashville
Tenn
Robin J. Cooper
Edward W. Carmack
Cooper
Vic
Father Gives Blood to Save Son After Crash
Chicago report says Nini B L Carrell of Wilmette donated his blood to save his son John whose leg was amputated after a collision with a Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee railroad car. John, 3 years old, was reported to be in critical condition with injuries to his left leg. Robert, also from Wilmette, escaped serious harm.
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Chicago
Nell
Wilmette
John
Robert
Lesenay
North Shore
Milterukee
Delivery issues for Courier notice
The notice states Courier delivery is unreliable and asks recipients to call by 6:50 p.m. to arrange a paper copy. It notes possible carrier errors or other causes for late arrival and provides contact for Rasa.
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Hoy
Rasa Sant
Senate plan to fix rail wage scales and transport rates
Senator Underwood of Alabama urged a government tribunal with power to fix railroad wage scales and transportation rates to prevent strikes and disruptions. He argued the board must protect public rights, shipper and traveler interests, and provide a fair living wage while balancing corporate costs and investment protections.
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Associated Pres
Washington, D. C
Senate
Underwood
Alabama
Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Comerce Commission
Cummins
Vanderwood
Board of Commission
Wien
Te Pai
Vaderwood
Dabor
Columbus Strikes Downtown Transit via Improvised Carriers
Report from Coins dated September 4 describes Columbus residents using hastily improvised taxis and carts to reach downtown as streetcar strikes persist. Thousands laborers walk or ride makeshift conveyances to reach work, amid hopes Friday brings an end to the disruption.
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Columbus
Saee Finn
Objectors in Chicago Form Amnesty Drive
A Chicago amnesty committee of about 40 members seeks clemency for conscientious objectors jailed for refusing army service. Led by Mrs Lenetta M Cooper, the effort involves members from the Woman's Peace Party and Fabian Club with ties to Chicago groups and university figures. They plan to lobby Congress for Chamberlain and Bachrack bills granting amnesty to military prisoners.
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Chicago
Thas
Tani
Chirag
Woman's Peace Party
Fabian Club
T. W. Allinson
Brent Daw Allinson
Racial Strikes Mock Tuskegee Leader Moton
A garbled report quotes Moton and Tuskegee head discussing race riots and tensions across the North and South. It reflects on attitudes toward white and Black Americans and questions reasons behind current race dynamics and responses.
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Tuskegee
Moton
Saereion
Peaches in Well Make Pump Yield Top-Price Brandy
A garbled wire service style note from Sept. 4 reports a farmer’s peach harvest tied to a well and pump outlet yielding high prices for peaches. The fragmentary text mentions a home, crop, and a search for the well with no clear location or outcome.
Presbyterians Discuss Welsh Union and Mission Push
Delegates at the Presbyterian movement conference in Lake Geneva consider a nationwide campaign to spread the gospel among those outside the church. Rev Joseph J Vance of Detroit stresses unity and Christian renewal as essential to rebuilding society.
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Willams Bay
Wis
Presbyterian New Ere Movement
Aldresses
Joseph J. Vance
Detroit
Christianize
Christ
Vanre
de Ula Wyeragnehurel
Thurth
Wl. Foulkes
Messiae
Wilson
Wemerind
Dnaninius Vole
Dent Wilson
Wiile Mouse
New Era Conference
The
Presbyterian Church
Lake Geneva
New Era
Yau
Government Seizes Vast Meat Stocks for Market Sale
Washington reports indicate the War Department offered about 2.0 million pounds of frozen meat and poultry for resale in New York and Chicago areas. The sale will continue until Sept 3 with plans for new marketing methods afterward. Prices cited range from 16 to 27 cents per pound for frozen pork and loins.
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New York
Chicago
Washington
Chirvea
War Department
Geconte
Reston
Mass
Gener
Palmer
Corina
Sugar Shortage Extends Across Regions Amid Demand Surges
Washington reports a sugar shortage likely to persist as demand outstrips supply. Senator Hitchcock notes rising need and limited refinery output. Officials cite depleted beet stock and strained imports from the West Indies due to marine disruptions.
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Washington
Hivorke A. Anbrishte
U.S. Sigier Eoidigation
Beard
Hitchcock
Farm jobs with good pay said to go Begging
Hundreds seek paying farm work offering board and washing as a way to cut living costs across Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Michigan and Indiana. Mark Inneford of the United States employment service reports a broad appeal for more farm hands with wages from 40 to 105 dollars monthly for singles and 80 to 100 dollars for married workers during corn husking.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Iawa
Michigana
Indiana
Mark I.nneford
United Suater Employment Service
Postal Clerks Strike Looms Hit Iowa
Chicago postal clerks threaten to resign en masse without a $400 bonus for this year ending October 1. The Railway Clerks union, led by B J Ryan, warns walkouts could spread beyond Chicago to the Sixth Division covering parts of Minnesota and Iowa, disrupting service nationwide.
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Iowa
Associated Prens.y
Chicago
Ward
B.J. Ryan
Terminal Railway Clerks Association
Washington
Woul
Railway Clerks Association
Wold
Imingis
Jowa
Pershing Confirmed as General of the Regular Army
The Senate unanimously approved John J. Pershing for the permanent rank of general of the regular army in open executive session. The vote, taken with applause from senators and spectators, marked a special honor for his service as commander of the American Expeditionary Force.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
John Ot. Pershing
Atimy Ag
Laken
Gary Urges Immediate Resumption of Trade With Germany and Austria
Elbert H. Gary, chairman of United States Steel, urged immediate resumption of trade with Germany and Austria at the American Bar Association meeting. He argued broad public support for the peace treaty and League of Nations and that reestablishing trade would influence international exchange and help restore commerce with the central powers.
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Boston
Germany
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steal Corporation
American Bar Association
Gary
People of America
League of Nations
United States
Threepacker
Caruso Gains Forty Pounds In Two Months In Italy Tour
New York report says Enrico Caruso and Mrs Caruso with Enrico Jr arrived from Italy. Caruso to perform twelve Mexican concerts at seven thousand dollars each. Junior, in the United States for the first time, will enroll in a local school to study electrical engineering. Caruso reportedly gained forty pounds during two months of rehearsals for a new opera titled The Jaw.
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Chicago
New York
the Tribune
Enrico Caruso
Caruso
Enrico, Jr
Italy
Mexico
United States
Itis
Wilson reports to citizens on treaty tour in Columbus
President Wilson opens a nationwide speaking tour to explain the peace treaty arriving in Columbus and addressing the public at Memorial Hall. He emphasizes reporting to fellow citizens, notes the league of nations fulfills wartime promises, and defends restraint against punitive terms.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Wilson
Ity
Meioria Hall
Wilgoan
Jly
Paris
Versaille
United States
Memorial Hall
W. G. Thompson
Ohio State University
James B. Campbell
Washington
Germany
Trenty
League of Nations
League’ of ‘Nationale
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