Hawker and Grieve Rescued After Atlantic Drift Flight
British aviators Harry G. Hawker and Lieutenant Commander Mackenzie Grieve were rescued at sea near the Orkneys after their aeroplane failed over the Atlantic. A Danish steamer picked them up and notified the British authorities, who momentarily reported their safe return aboard the Revenge. The pilots, in good health, prepared to reach London amid celebrations and a purse offer from London Daily Mall for the attempted transatlantic crossing.
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Harry G. Hawker
Mackenzie Grieve
Atlantic
Orkneys
Newfoundland
Mary
New Orleans
Norfolk
Aarhuus
Denmark
Cue Andi
Butt
Lewis
Hawker
Grieve
Admiralty
Inter
Large sum sought to fund railroads and cover losses
Washington report says Director General Hines asked Congress for a 1.2 billion appropriation to finance railroads for the rest of the year and cover 16 months of government operating losses. The ask adds to 600 million previously appropriated and includes 780 million not yet funded. About 486 million reflects losses from January 1, 1918, to May 1 from operations versus contracts.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Hines
Railroad Administration
Waraince Corporation
Movement for World Prohibition Paris Appeal for Croatian Republic
The Croatian peasant party claiming to represent 1,000,000 Croats appeals to the peace conference via the Italian delegates. It demands the creation of an independent Croatian Slovenian and Dalmatian republic and asks Italy to take charge of their interests in Paris.
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Paris
Croatian Peasant Party
Senlah
Italy
One-Cent Postage Bill Introed by Mansfeld
Representative Mansfeld of Texas introduced a bill to set one cent letter postage and raise advertising rates on publications under the Waynes law. The measure aims to adjust postal charges and support postal revenue.
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Washington
DD. C
Mansfeld
Texas
Afghan commander asks Britain for armistice at Khyber
Simla reports that Afghan commander Jehler has written to British political authorities seeking an armistice at Khyber. The note signals a potential pause in hostilities amid ongoing negotiations.
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Simla
Jehler
Khyber
People Must Approve Dry Act In Washington
In Olyague Washington the state supreme court ruled for the California Grape Protective Association. The decision blocks Washington ratification of the national prohibition amendment from taking effect until approved by statewide vote. The Wisconsin legislature had earlier voted to ratify, but the court requires a public referendum to finalize the action.
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Wash
Washington Blute Supreme Court
California
Secretary of State
Washington
President Wilson Reports From Europe On Labor Peace and Domestic Reform
President Wilson delivers a long message from Europe to Congress outlining need for immediate funding of government, labor reform, industrial democratization, and tax modernization. He urges cooperation between capital and labor, calls for returning soldiers supports, and supports constitutional suffrage for women. He discusses tariffs, foreign trade, and the return of telegraph and railroad assets.
Happenings of the World Tersely Told
Personal Vinson Walsh McLean, ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Edward Beal McLean, was run down by an automobile at the McLeans Washington country home and died from the injuries. The council of four replies to the German reparation note, insisting responsibility for the war cannot be disassociated from reparation. Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau likely will not return to Versailles for further talks. Italy relinquishes claims to the Dodecanese Islands in favor of Greece, ending a major dispute at the peace conference.
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Europe
Congress
Vinson Walsh McLean
Edward Beal McLean
Friendship
McLeans
Council of Four
Harts
Count von Brockhorfz-Rantzau
Versailles
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Spa
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Italy
Dodecanese
Asia Minor
Greece
Washington Dispatch Reports Naval NC-1 Sinking and State News
A Washington dispatch notes the NC-1 seaplane sank after fog forced a Saturday dash to the Azores while NC-3 is being dismantled for shipment home. The NC-1 crew were saved. The president’s message to Congress urges labor reform, woman suffrage, and liquor law changes. Senate leader Lodge calls the League treaty unacceptable without amendments. American infantry units move to England within ten days. regular divisions sail from France in June. War risk insurance reorganizes under A Cholmley-Jones as director amid widespread payments to soldiers and dependents. Col E Lindsley resigns from the War Risk Bureau. A cabinet-level education department is proposed in a forthcoming bill.
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Azores
United States
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Washington
A. Cholmley-Jones
New York
Washington Dispatch
Efenry
Lindsley
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Secretary of the Treasury
Glia
German War Losses and Mobilization Reported as War Drags On
The Berlin tally lists 2,650,460 dead 4,207,028 wounded and 615,922 prisoners with total 0 873 410 in figures. Berlin leaders resist surrender while army leaders appeal to Silesia for volunteers. Reports cite Jupos recognizing the Omak government, and Kreut capitalists face 18 billion in taxes as the Hertin government plans new steps. American expeditionary force HQ Chaumont prepared for abandonment as departments ready to recounts for shipment to the United Sites.
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Berlin
Chaumont
France
Late Incidents Gathered From Iowa State News
Obituary notes veteran H oF Andrews of Audubon County aged 75 dies. $25,000 approved for veteran aid cannot fund employment offices. 17 year old Frank Brennan killed by runaway team near Tara. Granger and Ortonville host winter shows while training moves inside heated stalls. Davenport and Keokuk mills now under American Homing Co with 3 million dollars in cereal operations. output up 60 percent. E H Simpson remains farming in Taylor County born 186? on homestead, family ties strong. Posthumous BA awarded to Juan J Valdez, Town State Univ student who died of tuberculosis in hospital. Rockwell City Women’s Reformatory described as real town No Man’s Land by J H Strief. Council Bluffs eyeing larger aerial mail service station near Union Pacific transfer, likely on Iowa side. Red Cross rooster “Jack Pershing” dies after $40,000 in sales. body to be mounted. World’s largest mail tram operates from transfer in Council Bluffs, handling millions daily and distributing 42 box cars of magazines monthly. Half of home economics graduates from Iowa State Teachers College already married or soon to be. Howard Jackson and Clay townships in Wayne County push toward consolidated schools. petition circulating among voters.
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Audubon County
Towa
Frank Brennan
Tara
Granger
Camp Dodge
Orton Brothers
Ortonville
Pay County
Purity Oats Company
American Homing Company
Davenport
Keokuk
E. H. Simpson
Taylor County
Iowa
Juan J. Valdez
State University
Philippines
Rockwell City
J. H. Strief
Board of Control
Mr. Strief
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Omaha
Agenta
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Missouri River
Jack Pershing
Red Cross
D. R. Jones
Coxey
South Dakota
Union Pacific Railroad
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Orient
Yokohamna
Tokio
Calcutta
Meanila
Java
Honolulu
Vlndivostok
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Townehpa
Howard
Jackson
Clay
Wayne County
Fatan
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