Word: russia
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...American section of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom held a three-day conference in Washington. The World Court and diplomatic recognition of Russia were the chief subjects of debate. An affiliated committee sent telegrams to the President and to Secretary Hughes protesting against " the worn-out excuses" offered by our Government for not recognizing Russia...
Memel is a seaport on the Baltic that formerly belonged to Germany. After the war it was put under the administration of the League of Nations, but was seized last month by the Lithuanians, allegedly at the instigation of Russia...
...Russia, a law was passed in 1914 prohibiting the sale of vodka. In 1916, restrictions were placed upon all liquor. A measure allowing the sale of wine was passed...
...need for resumption of trade between Russia and Japan is one of Japan's most pressing problems. The Government on the one hand is desirous of obtaining commercial interest in Siberia, and on the other it fears contamination from Soviet political ideas...
...conclusion of the Russo-Japanese war, China agreed to transfer the lease of the Liaotung Peninsula from Russia to Japan. The lease expires March 27,1923. Japan in 1915 insisted on a 50-year renewal...