Germany Accepts Peace Treaty Signatures Delayed
Berlin reports say Germany's new cabinet led by Gustav Bauer won confidence 287 to 183 and pledged to sign the peace treaty without admitting responsibility or agreeing to Article 231. Allies rejected German demands, with about 600000 troops ready to advance if refused, as Versailles prepares for a signing at the French palace within days.
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Berlin
Germany
Hert Bauer
Dluaiber
Herr Bauer
Daw
Paris
Gustav Bauer
Ocepied
Versailles
Fianon Palace
Upper Silesia
Slesia
Poland
West Prussia
East Prussia
Danzig
Koenigsberg
Forest fires in Montana and other western woes
Forest fires across forest district No 1 in Montana threaten vast areas with 300 firefighters deployed. Multiple blazes reported in Flathead and Madison districts with a two mile front blaze on the Flathead River's south fork deemed most serious. Helena suffers power loss as a Canyon Ferry fire burns out power lines leaving the city dark for hours. Tornado damage reported in Minnesota with numerous casualties. Martial law imposed in Winnipeg as strikes escalate and federal troops deployed to restore order.
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Missoula
Mont—Pourtei
Forest District No. 1
Flathead
Lole Forest
Madison Forest
Flathead River
Helena
Mont
Canyon Ferry
Uprising of Natives Reported Near Yakutat
Juneau Alaska reports native uprising in Yakutat village after a governor orders wartime naval patrols and dispatches gunboat Vicksburg to Kodiak and Port Altop. Cannery workers strike elsewhere amid reports of alleged Soviet activities while residents appeal for protection.
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Juneau
Alaga
Thoms Riggs, Jr
Yukutat
Vicksburg
Kodiak
Port Altop
Yakutat
Hattvas
German Reply to Peace Treaty Demands Total Revision
Germany's 60 000 word reply to the peace treaty claims the pact breaches the armistice and would enslave the German people. It rejects paying broad reparations, proposes a German citizens commission, and seeks plebiscites with neutral oversight for territorial changes. It opposes extradition of Germans, favors an international neutrals court, and demands sovereignty across occupied regions.
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Genmany
League of Nations
Germany
Committee On Public Information
Count von Broekdorff-Rantzsau
Malin
Wilson
Saar
Alsacé- Lorraine
Exkatser
Holland
Europe
Ely
Belgium
France
Italy
Montenegro
Serbia
Roumania
Poland
Schleswig
Denmark
Netherlands
Kiel
Kiel Canal
Gerodas
Suez
West Prussia
Geruino
Katser
Plas
Danzig
Clemenceau
Dangle
St Ay
Mike Danvig
Kosnigsberg
Turks to Keep Constantinople at Peace Conference
Paria June 16 The four of the peace conference have decided to allow the Turks to retain Constantinople, ending debate on the city’s fate and signaling a shift in postwar diplomacy with implications for regional stability.
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Constantinople
Paria
Clemenceau Denounces Germany in Revised Peace Terms
Paris report on Clemenceau's forceful rejection of German conduct and the now revised peace treaty terms. The premier argues Germany must face justice for war crimes, outlines concessions, and warns of potential outcomes if Germany refuses to sign. He stresses that peace must rest on accountability and the Allied resolve.
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Georges Clemenceau
France
Germany
Teuton
Europe
Austria
Serbia
Clemenceau
Hmself
Wilson
Lloyd George
Orlando
Wison
Gerginny
Death of Baron Alphonse de Courcel Former French Ambassador
The Tir Journal des Debaix reports the death of Baron Alphonse de Courcel former French ambassador in London at age eighty four. He served in diplomacy and represented France abroad. This international obituary notes a long career in foreign service.
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Baron Alphonse de Courcel
London
Tir
Journel
Washington policy actions and inquiries across federal agencies
Washington debates cover the labor department defense assurances. Palayer defends himself against alien property accusations tied to Bosch Magneto sales. Baker authorizes recruiting for the Mexican border. Senate and House push for larger 1920 army appropriations and force levels. Shipping board announces New York Constantinople cargo service. Telegraph and telephone lines may return to private control. Postal censor ship to be discontinued. Radi cal plot fears prompt DOJ precautions. Daylight saving repeal advances. Senate vote 50 to 6 and House 233 to 122. Repeal takes effect Oct 26 in Senate version and Oct 30 in House version.
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Senate
House
Washington
Foreign Martial Law Proclaimed Amid Global Unrest
Russian wireless reports announce martial law in Aamburg on W. The British submarine sank the Russia cruiser Oleg near Tolbyehun lighthouse, per London sources. Amoy dispatch notes 6000 students held by Chinese and Japanese authorities amid regional upheaval.
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Oleg
Lonton
Tolbyehun
Tuchow
Amoy
Iowa State News Highlights From Across the State
Reading the Iowa report shows a mix of local achievements and incidents. Notable items include a fatal bull encounter on the Alvert Bremer farm near Cherokee, the Spencer municipal power plant generating over ten thousand dollars in five months, and a near three to one vote to hard surface Sioux County roads in a special election. Other items note civic leadership appointments, bank openings, hospital memorial efforts, and the merger of Leander Clark college with Coe college. The state’s agricultural, legal, and civic scenes are peppered with pension and insurance matters, a naval NC-4 pilot descendant link, and health concerns among livestock including mysterious sickness in Knoxville stock.
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Kirkman Methodist Episcopal Church
John F. Schmidt
Alvert Bremer
Cherokee
Spencer
Muunicipal
Sioux County
Henry W. Spaulding
Dirtmwell
Wouten
Alles
Bionx City
Wallace M. Shott
R. EB. Culbertson
France
Cresco
Farmers' State Bank
Geneva
Verna
Chicago
Colege
Leander Clark College of
Toledo
Coe College of Cedar Rapida
Toledo College
Iowa
Victory Liberty
Federal Reserve District
War Service League
Edward Thompsons
Des Moines
Thompson
Maggie Thompson
Golf and Country Club Association
Spencer Commercial Club
Iowa State Horticultural Society
Legislative Assembly
Sam
L. C. O'Brien
Victor L. F. O'Brien
Camp Dodge
Suenza
Paldier
Washington
John Ladd
Waukon
Knoxville
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Paris Circle
Monana
Flathead Timber Court
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Minn
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Grandhof
Winnipeg
Wonton Winn
Beben
Killa
Charlea P. Gray
Alsace
Lorraine
Russia
Russian Empire
Rhine
Prance
Tiger
Count von Brockharit-Rant- Zau
Paul Durusth
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzou
Foch
Aix
Gertyin
United States Employment Service
Raise
Senate Tabue
Labor Department
Arguntecd Harbor
A. Mitchell Palayer
United States
Bosch Magneto Company
Baker
Senate Military Committee
New York
Black Sea
The
Shipping Board
House At
Censorship Board
Department of Justice
Aamburg
Omsk
C.H. Morrow
Verkhine-Udinsk
Lake Bulkat
Semenoff
Liverpool
Carruff
Great
Lenton
Epson
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