Anglo Japanese treaty opposition discussed in Spectator
London May 30 British overseas dominions would not tolerate an Anglo Japanese pact aimed at opposing the United States. The Spectator argues Britain cannot risk war with America to aid Japan and urges a naval convention with the United States and clear non-renewal of the alliance. The piece links imperial loyalty to global peace and warns against disintegration of the empire.
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London
United States
Weekly Spectator
Japan
England
America
Smithereens
Australia
New Zealand
San Francisco
Canada
Spectator
Pacific
Atlantic
Europe
Mediterranean
Africa
John St. Lee Strachey
Senator Cummins Backs Railroad Labor Board Over Wage Delays
The article notes Senator Cummins defends the Railroad Labor Board against managers’ criticisms of delay in wage decisions. He argues roads did not push for wage cuts vigorously and praises the employees’ opportunity to present evidence. Public support hinges on perceived careful consideration before action.
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Railroad Labor Board
Senator Cummins
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
Cummins
Farseeing Statesmanship and the War Policy Debate
The article argues that prolonged delay and unproductive bickering in peace talks with Germany prove the value of Senator Miles Poindexter's October 1918 resolution. It contends the United States must prosecute the war with utmost vigor until Germany surrenders to the commanding general in the field.
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Germany
Berlin
General Grant
Poindexter
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Lenin
Senate
Miles Poindexter
Washington
United States
No Holiday for Japan in the PacificSkyline
Reports from the Orient indicate Japan plans to renew protests against California land ownership laws and other statutes. Meanwhile Tokyo resists calls for a naval holiday while accelerating battleship construction, signaling that U S defense requires readiness and vigilance. Navy yards push a program of buildout to ensure readiness if disputes cannot be settled peacefully.
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Japan
California
United States
Navy Yards
Seeing Is Believing on Shantung Return Hope
A report says Japan is willing to return Shantung to China soon. The writer notes Japan would have evacuated Shantung earlier if not for the peace conference bargain granting Shantung to Japan in exchange for votes for the League of Nations, and expresses lingering resentment over that arrangement.
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Japan
Shantung
China
League of Nations
Regaining control of government by the people
An eminent publicist argues the great national issue is whether Americans regain control of their government. The piece notes a 7,000,000 plus plurality for the president and a large Republican majority in both houses, arguing the outcome represents a true people’s triumph rather than a narrow victory.
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Republican Party
Congress
Dubuque
Curtis amendment to curtail government expenditures in Washington
The article argues McAdoo’s rail rate policy hurt railroads during a downturn and praises Curtis amendments to cut government spending. It notes excess wartime buildings now vacant and favors limiting printing of reports to save space and money. Departments would face tighter controls on discretionary spending and printing.
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Washington
Curtis Curtailment Aides Curtis Aims for Budget Cuts
Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas, among Republican economy advocates, pushes amendments to appropriations to secure definite reductions in public expenditures.
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Charles Curtis
Kansas
Curtis
Railroad wage cuts spark rail work and hiring surge
The Railroad Labor Board's wage reduction prompts the Chicago and Alton to rehire 5,000 workers and plan 2,000 more by June. By July 1, an estimated 250,000 unemployed railroad workers may gain jobs, improving service and signaling lower freight rates as the new schedules take effect.
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Railroad Labor Board
Chicago & Alton
Salaries First In League Peace Efforts Critique
The piece argues Germany should not punish Poland over Upper Silesia, urging the League of Nations to act, criticizing Geneva officials for funding concerns and noting advertising in the Journal-Herald to drive attention.
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Germany
Poland
League of Nations
Upper Silesia
League
Geneva
Local society notes and entertaining roundups
Miss Betty Goodrich entertained Miss Jess Crutcher at dinner. Mrs. Dorothy Rowe spoke at a W C T U meeting at Huntsville church. Numerous families hosted dinners and picnics near Parker Spartansburg Lynn and Indianapolis. Marriage of Martha Gist and Paul Bailey noted with future residence on North East street. Various clubs met at homes with refreshments and social hours.
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Betty Goodrich
Jess Crutcher
Dorothy Rowe
Huntsville
Ed F. Helms
Ancil Miller
Parker
Leon Miller
W. O. Coats
Walter Coats
Ruth Abshire
Spartansburg
L. M. Fisher
Gail Green
Charles Hall
Vera
Guy Retter
Harry Pierce
Mae McIntire
Myr
Clyde Cline
Lynn
Callie Cline
Farmland
Charles ‘Yangeman
Richmond
Dessie Jennings
Union City
Martha Gist
Red Key
Paul Bailey
Dan Baily
North East Street
Harry Rowe
Dana
Dorothy
Will Chenoweth
Will Baker
Donald
Indianapolis
White River
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah
Saratoga
J. H. Hitchcock
Perviance Hunt
Fred Lenkensdorfer
Fred Lenkensdofer
Charlotte Tillson
West Washington Street
Mary M. Brown
Doreen Bourquin
Julia Hiatt
James Brady
Harry Monks
Carl Grotendick
Newman Gettinger
Roy
Impetus to Bureaucracy Aheated in Public Debate
The Republican Publicity Association led by Jonathan Bourne Jr argues that executive departments drive bureaucracy, not Congress. The piece critiques a New York Evening Post humor story as misleading about lawmakers, noting Congress often resists regulation and agency power grows from executive demand and public pressure.
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Washington
Congress
Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
New York Evening Post
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson
Executive Departments
Republic
Mr. McAdoo
Charming Entertainer To Be Heard At Chautauqua
Miss Willis, noted for interpreting human life through literature, will present The Witching Hour and Mary Jane's Pa at Chautauqua. Her continental tour and lectures have earned enthusiastic reception in major cities and educational centers.
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Rude Willis
Augustus Thomas
Mary Jane
Miss Willis
Ireland backs double cross in British flag in drawing
A Greensboro South Carolina note cites Ireland favoring a double cross design in Britain’s flag as most suitable, while a Norfolk Virginian Pilot blames Germany for current peace threats and urges restraint.
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Ireland
Britain
Greenville
S. C
Piedmont
Germany
Norfolk
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McAdoo
Journal-Herald
Quartette
Cartwright
Roland A. Nichols
Maude Willis
Schuyler C. Mendenhall
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