Treaty copy scandal rattles Senate hearing on peace pact
Washington June 11. A two hour Foreign Relations Committee session examined how a copy of the peace treaty reached private hands in New York. Elihu Root Henry Davison and J P Morgan figures testified about the chain from Paris to U S hands while senators voiced mixed conclusions on any leak. Witnesses noted rumors of other copies but offered no firm proof of a breach in diplomatic channels.
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Washington
New York
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Lodge
Elihu Roeot
Root
Henry Davison
Morgan Banking House
Red Cross
Mr. Davison
Paris
Thomas W. Lamont
Morgan
Minisian
J. P. Morgan
Frank A. Vanderuip
National City Bank
Davieon
League of Nations
Pleat
Hoth Hight
Severas
Erwan
Tlib
Foot
Germany
Wilson
Duceh Schiff
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Paul Warburg
Lodge
Perth
Idaho
Henatar Wiehcoek
Netrask
Union Leaders Propose Three Day Telegraph Shutdown
Chicago and Atlantic City dispatches report union leaders claim a nationwide telegraph strike will lock up communication within three days despite company denials. Western Union and Postal Telegraph employees show rising participation across regions, with calls for collective bargaining and union recognition amid wartime prohibitions and brewing labor conflict.
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Chicago
Srike
Associated Press
Carlton
Western Union Telegraph Company
J. Konenhemp
Commercial Telegraphers Union of
Mereca
Western Union Ombiesen
Postal Telegraph
eIpany
Western Union
Konehamp
Vresas
Philadelphi New Orleans
Columbia, & CL
Atrikhe Mon
Canada
Mandate Debate Hangs Over German Colonies After World War
League of Nations Commission presents report favoring Germany’s admission to the League though acceptance unlikely. Austrian protest mounts as terms of the peace treaty draw discussion on colonial matters and adjustments to German counter proposals amid high diplomatic tension in Paris.
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League of Nations Commission
Germany
Big Four
Paris
League of Ons
Wilken Tough
Eaid
Meeau
Winnipeg Mayor Threats and Military Aid Hint at Riots
Winnipeg reports quote Mayor Gray warning that further wheet riots will trigger military aid. He spoke at a city hall conference with General Hobbet and Manitoba officials amid disturbances. Authorities vow strict action and mobilization if violence continues.
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Morning Journal
Winnipeg
Chartes
Royal Northwest
Ety Hall
Way
Expres
Laliie
Priday
Makar
Ari
Gray
Callaigs
Sethine
Silesian Question Believed Settled in Peace Treaty Talks
President Wilson promises to push Irish pleas at the conference as Allied powers near a decision on Germany's reparations and Silesian terms. The council of four reportedly agrees the Austrian and German provisions may require only explanations rather than major changes, with focus on finalizing reparations within four months after treaty signing.
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Seattle Central Labor Council
Ers
Sharpers
United States
Heald
Pussia
Wilson
Associated Press
Thea
Council of Four Han
Fermany
Germany
Lemencenan
France
Advieus
Paris
Fiermany
Hations
Austria
Pyolafiing
Evercome
Partieu
Pre
Kolchak
Progress Marte
Idem
Armans
Reig
Cermmany
Lear
Hope treaty progress near agreement after German objections
Commissions studying German objections report near agreement on the Hope treaty. Progress toward final terms is described as substantial with key issues narrowing, signaling possible early resolution and renewed momentum.
Congress Frowns On Lump Sum Appropriations
In Washington on June 11 the House criticized the practice of lump sum appropriations that let department heads spend funds freely. Debates centered on budget controls with Representatives Moore Upshaw and others clashing over oversight, while leaders pledge closer scrutiny in the new Congress.
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Washington
Mooney
Border too hot in 1916 libel trial details at Mount Clemens
Witnesses described border violence and US Mexico clashes as Henry Ford sues the Chicago Daily Tribune for libel. Testimony covered Deemer’s border career, a 1945 raid, and Wilson and Lansing statements referenced in court.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Jane
Jeese Deemer
Pah
Tda
Tucker
Henry Ford
Chicago Daily Tribune
Deemer
Mexico
Bonugillaw
Tex
Idaho
Norman Walker
Associated Press
FI Paso
Mr. Deemer
Oscar GG. Compton
San Antonio
Gien Springs
Orin CC. Dowe
Presidio
Elliott G. Stevenson
Tribune Counse
Walker
Juarez
Rio Girande
el Paso
Stevenson
Tribune
Ford
Wilsen
Lansing
Alfred
Wilson
Columbus N. M
America Ciltigens
Menxian
Arransa
Carranégna
Teneral
Wershing
Lesmer
Glen Springs
Cameron
Wee
Battle for possession of Juarez reported by defenders
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a momentary expectation of a defender action over Juarez with references to forces, transport, and shifts in control. The text is garbled and offers few clear names or dates but signals a frontline dispute and Cavalry mentions amid incomplete sentences.
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Juarez
Debated Lump-Sum Appropriation Sparks Political Tension
Lawmakers clash over a $500 million lump-sum appropriation approved by Congress. Critics accuse the commander-in-chief of mismanaging funds and questions arise about distribution to scientists and farmers. Supporters defend the finance as necessary and vow investigations into allocations.
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Congress
United Plates
Mary Trapnea
Army Budget Battle Cuts Navy and War Department
The House debates reductions in army strength and pay, proposing an army of 266,664 men instead of 409,600 with about 464,256 for divisions. A test vote on a 400,000 troop cap failed amid arguments to accelerate mobilization versus public demand for soldier return. Representative Kearne, a Republican from New York, argued for soldiers home.
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Washington
House
Gus
Guardia
Re. Publican
New York
War Department
Kearne
British Submarine Scot Missing Believed Sunk
London June 11 The Admiralty reports a British submarine Scot or similar has been missing since June amid ongoing marine operations in the Pillie area. An official Russian Soviet government statement received in London June 7 claims the submarine that attacked destroyers in the Gulf of Keporia was sunk by air fire.
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Minard F Wach
Association of Western Union
Western Union
Cameral Purleson
Mach
Detroit
Peetal
T'nien
Chicago
Tothis Kogenkamp
KE W. Calling
Paxta Teletraph Company
Hut
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Tvikers
Will
London
Gulf of Keporia
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