Plymouth Plans Simple Welcome for Aviators
Washington reports the naval seaplane NC-4 will not begin its flight from Rockaway Beach toward Plymouth due to delaying conditions. Lieutenant Read and crew await favorable air and sea conditions as Lisbon dispatches reveal postponement to tomorrow.
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Reed
Wavy
Lymouth
British blockade plans to resume if Germans reject peace
London reports the Paris blockade council completed arrangements to reimpose the blockade on Germany and coordinate military and economic measures. The plan aims to limit neutral trade and keep Germany isolated until a treaty is signed, with strict enforcement and broad cooperation.
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Germans demand massive damages over Allied blockade
Versailles May 28 German peace delegation plans a counter claim of 12.856 billion marks for blockade damage arguing it harmed civilian life. They cite reduced births and increased deaths, worsened milk and medicine shortages, and blame blockade mismanagement. Allies say other nations suffered greater population losses and fault lies with German distribution.
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Poland
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I W W Plot Aimed at Seattle Police Chief Uncovered
May 28 report details an alleged 1918 plot to assassinate Seattle Police Chief J Warren. Witness Ksillman testified at James Truce trial that he was chosen by the IW W to kill the Chief. he claimed IW W members in lumber camps were told to drive spikes in logs to threaten mills.
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Pacific coast shipbuilders seek contract reinstatement
In Washington on May 28 Pacific coast shipbuilders urged Chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board to reconsider cancellations of steel ship contracts. They argued the West Coast built more than half the wartime tonnage at lower costs and called for replacement or substitution of work to correct perceived injustices.
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Shad
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Gulf Coast
Hawker slights US first transatlantic flight at London luncheon
At a Daily Mail luncheon in London Harry Hawker and Lieutenant Commander Grieve criticized the U S effort, claiming the crossing lacked a serious challenge with ships every 20 yards. The crowd of British guests applauded earlier praise for American Europe arrival as Hawker discussed planned Azores flight.
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Daily Mail Today
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Harry G. Hawker
United States
Hawker
Europe
Raynham
Azores
Portugal
Daily Mail
Frenchman Breaks Altitude Records
Paris May 28 Adjutant Casale a French aviator today in a fight for altitude ascended 31000 feet setting a world record Adjutant Casale during the war was credited with 12 German machines The former altitude record was 30500 feet by Captain Lang of the Irish army in January He died one passenger
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Woman Suffrage Favorably Reported by House
Washington May 28 The house resolution on woman suffrage was reported favorably to the senate today. Chairman Watson of the woman suffrage committee gave notice that he would call up the resolution for debate Monday, expected soon after. Bennie British Columbia May 29 Fernie was in darkness tonight when the strike called in the civic power and light plant became effective. All industries dependent upon electric power have been forced to suspend. The railway shops closed.
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Senate
Watson
Woman Suffrage Committee
Bennie
British Columbia
Fernie
Civie Power and Light
Democrats Embrace Peace Treaty and League Covenant
Chicago reports a Democratic gathering endorsing the peace treaty and League of Nations covenant. Leaders promise no debate over candidates, pledge party to ratification and suggest women’s votes aided 1916 success. Kremer of Montana adds campaign support for the issue in 1920.
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J. Bruce Kremer
Montana
Democratic Party
Mob hangs confessed slayer of sheriff in court yard
A lynch mob hanged a confessed killer of the sheriff in La Junta Colorado. The victim was captured after a trial at 3 pm and taken to the courthouse yard where about 24 men overpowered guards and hanged him. His wife baby mother and sister watched from the judge's office. The attack followed a guilty plea and life sentence in Butler Missouri.
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Germany to Respond to Allied Terms at Versailles Peace Talks
The German reply to Allied terms will be presented at Versailles on Thursday as a volume of counterproposals and acceptances. It totals 108 pages and stems from a four power agreement allowing Italian concessions in Dalmatia and the port of Fiume. Germany seeks reparation limits and disputes about damages and penalties in the broader peace settlement.
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Premi Lloyd ‘George
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Skeemer
Navy warns on new ships as war emergency debated
Washington reports Secretary Daniels testified before the House Naval Committee urging a temporary navy program to keep ships in service and prevent weakness before year end. The general board recommends building six battleships and six battlecruisers quickly and adding 1320 appropriation provisions for a temporary navy. Local weather forecast calls for showers Thursday with cooler western and central regions, and Friday in the east.
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Navy Department
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Paris drafts new terms amid whine notes and counterproposals
A Paris dispatch reports Allied and associated representatives will receive one or two counter proposals printed tomorrow. The document, likely translated into French and English, claims the German responsibility for war damage and calls for recognition of justice and peace. It criticizes the Covenant of the League of Nations and suggests demands for late territorial changes within four months.
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League of Nations
Germany
Canada Awakes Dangerous Storm at Her Door
Winnipeg May 28. Labor unions face government criticism as the general strike widens beyond Winnipeg. Ottawa may move to ban sympathetic strikes in Manitoba while Meighen and Premier Borden confer on federal action. Public mood stays tense as city services feel strain and aroused protests spread to other cities.
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O Premiser Norris
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Robert Borden
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Senate Progressives Climb Meekly Aboard Band Wagon
Washington May 28 After three hours of conflict Republicans elected chairmen and majorities for key Senate committees. Penrose Wyoming and others led the progressive Republicans in pushing party unity while Democrats sought a record on chair designation. A roll call defeated striking out Penrose as Finance chairman 48 to 43 with Borah and other progressives voting for the motion to table. Interstates Commerce Commission meets tomorrow to discuss a bill repealing government control of telegraphs telephones and cables.
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Senator Borah
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House Republicans Open Up Headquarters For Wholesale Probing
Republicans in Congress move to form a special committee to fully investigate all contracts and expenditures by the War Department during the current war. The plan, introduced by Representative Graham of Illinois, aims to inform the public about war spending and public interests.
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Plymouth Prepares Welcome For NC-4 Arriving At Harbor
May 28 reports arrangements for a harbor welcome as the NC-4 reaches Plymouth light and the NC-4 expected to land Thursday. Harbor entry forecast around 7 p.m. Aroostook will escort to the pier and Rett will follow after the NC-4 crews are aboard.
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Rett
Resident congratulates, Wilson message of const...
A resident sends a congratulatory note to Wilson, praising his success and expressing admiration. The message emphasizes devotion to the laurels earned and honors the recipient for distinguished service.
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Wilson Essage
Constatulant
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American Troops Relieved as British Units Arrive
Archangel May 26 The Des Moines arrived with transports carrying British volunteers to relieve American and allied troops who had fought since last August The last American infantry on the Vologda railway front is relieved after nearly eight months of service Farewell honors are given by the Grand Russian command at Oberskaya arrangements underway for fall day services at the cemetery for about 200 Americans killed in action and died of disease
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Archangel
Des Moines
Vologda
Oberskaya
Election changes noted in Weet Granite district
In the Standard Today a brief indicates changes to the election process affecting the Stivers by school child meek mandat Tsavertisi pews.
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