Mayor Says Strikers Fired First Amid Winnipeg Riots
Mayor Charles F Gray stated an investigation found strikers fired the first shots during the Winnipeg riot as federal troops guarded the business district. The unrest followed a parade attempt and a royal Northwest Mounted Police presence, with no additional deaths reported and authorities maintaining martial law in parts of the city.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Charles F. Gray
Troyal
Vollee
Bilid
Fis
Main “Street
Portage Avenue
Gray
Royal Alexandria Hotel
W. R. , Ferry
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
A. J. Andrews
Crown Prosescutor
Hill
Phen
Northwest Mountain Pollesters
Erry
Half Million Allied Troops Ready for Invasion
The Associated Press reports more than half a million allied soldiers in occupied areas stood ready Saturday night for a renewed invasion of Germany. Orders to civilians in French English and German, drafted by Marshal Foch, warn that houses shielding marching troops will be burned. About 100000 Americans expected to advance under final orders, with movement likely Monday or Tuesday dependent on weather.
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Associated Press
Coblens
Germany
Marahat
One Hundred Delegates To Sign The Treaty
The Versailles signing of the peace treaty is shaping up with 100 delegates expected to sign on a dais in the Hall of Mirrors. Arrangements include seating for 400 invited guests, press in the right wing, and formal guards on duty. The ceremony may last about 60 minutes and Clemenceau’s address remains uncertain.
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Associated Press
Versailles
Eversies
Clemenceau
Plenipotentiarien
Hayes Agency
Gert
Herman
M. Clemenceau
Uex
Weal
M. Slemencean
Ermans
Cardinal Mercier Discusses Belgiums Needs After War
Cardinal Mercier granted a special audience at Malines to Frederick L. Collins. He stated America will aid Belgium with raw materials machinery and credit in early fulfilment of President Wilsons promises. He cited 80 000 workers in Malines lacking material or machinery since the armistice and noted Belgium now needs a chance to work.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Cardinal Mercier
Malines
Frederick L. Collins
Son
Belgium
America
Wilsé
Malinese
Germany signs peace terms promises sovereignty and burdens
Webmar June 22 The government announces it will sign the peace terms. President Bauer tells the national assembly that allied powers cannot force German assent from inner conviction to peace. He warns that sovereignty would be permanently violated and that unbearable burdens would fall on the people.
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Associated Press
Webmar
Bauer Vaid
National Assembly
Erman Empire
Explosion Near Sunk German Ship Sends Debris Skyward
Early this morning a violent explosion occurred near the site of yesterday's German warship loss. A huge column of water and debris rose as the lone remaining German vessel, which had been anchored, went aground last night. All German crew were transferred to the British battleship Royal Sovereign.
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London
Says & Kirkwall
Central News
Royal Sovereign
Treaty protocol to enlighten Germans and Fargo tornado toll
The Paris Associated Press reports a six point German demand protocol added to the peace treaty. It outlines a Helgoland fortifications commission and reparation credits to German private interests. Fargo, ND notes a deadly tornado near Fergus Falls Minnesota with 300 to 400 dead, three killed in Fergus Falls and destruction across Fergus Falls. A relief train carried doctors and nurses to the stricken town.
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Paris
Helgoland
Germany
Folrmany
Fargo
N. D
Fergus Falls
Minn
Here
Northwest Telephone Company
Evansville
Fergus
Falls
Great Northern Railroad
Great Northern
My Heart and My Husband tale in wartime
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a piece titled My Heart and My Husband. It references army service and a copper outlook, with stray phrases about cleaning up, motors, and church matters. Names and legible details are scarce.
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Army Minerals
Blout
Buttes
Bahar
Brosaway
New Yorkeaway
Army Flyers Headed This Way to Yellowstone Park
Lieut J Mss Fetters and Sergt Owen Kissel United States army aviators were diverted while en route to Yellowstone Park. After leaving Pendleton they misread their map and landed briefly in Imbler Oregon to locate themselves. They crossed the Blue Mountains and landed in Walla Walla at 6 19 PM. Fetters called the trip delightful and the first airplane crossing the Blues. They planned to depart at 10 AM tomorrow for Spokane.
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Walla Walla
Wash
J. Ms. Fetters
Sergi
Owen Kissel
United States Army
Yellowstone Park
Blue Mountains
Pendleton
Umatilla
Imbler
Ore
Fetters
Spokane
Week Ahead in Congress Faces Peace Treaty Action
Washington reports a calm start to a busy period as Congress gears up for a week of live action focused on the peace treaty and League of Nations covenant. The Senate plans one night session while the House moves to pass appropriation bills to fund government operations through dune.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Wison
White House
Airdome Fire Tears Through Paris Hangars
Fire swept the airdome in Paris tonight destroying 18 hangars and 102 airplanes on 2nd street. Loss is estimated at 4,000 francs. No injuries reported as officials investigate cause.
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Airdome
Associated Press
Paris
Se Cur
Last Act Near as Germany Readies Peace Signing
The German assembly voted 237 to 138 to sign the peace treaty with the allied powers. Confidence in the Bauer government was affirmed 236 to 89, with 68 abstentions. Dr. Hansenhausen named to lead peace talks at Versailles. The Four Council debated German terms and reservations, seeking to avoid admitting Germany’s guilt or exiling the former emperor.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Allied
Associated Powers
National Assembly
Herr Bauer
Uneil
Adv
Weimar
Press Wilson
Lloyd George
Geraan
Callin
Council of Four
Anell
Wilson
German Note 15 Allows Reservations to Peace Treaty
Paris June 22 The note states Germany will sign the treaty with two reservations and notes the Allied reply to Versailles plenipotentiaries. It cites June 23 Versailles dated instructions from the German foreign minister, urging that signing be voluntary and warns of continued suffering and renewed war if forced. It also calls for release of all German prisoners of war within two months starting July 1.
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Paris
Germany
Versailles
M._ Clemencea
German Republic
New Cabinet Formed as Weimar Struggles Over Peace Terms
In Weimar a new cabinet emerged after intense bargaining over peace terms. The socialists backed signing with independents, while conservatives wavered. Democrats balked on extradition of former emperor and notables, fearing unrest. Von Bernstorff played a shifting role in the talks.
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Germany
Weimar
Ing
Eare
von Hindenbure
Ludendorff
ISH LEADER DE VALERA TO FLOAT LOAN
New York June 22 Camonn Valera president of the Irish republic is in New York as Sinn Fein secretary Harry J Boland announces He will float a bond issue to support the Irish republic and appeal to America to back the cause The visit aims to reconstruct the broad field of Irish commerce and rally support for independence efforts.
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New York
Camonn Valera
Irish Republic
Eltys
Harry J. Boland
Sinn Fein
Boland
de Valera
United States
America
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