Wilson interview hints at possible candidacy
The New York World features an interview with Wilson that readers interpret as hinting at his potential candidacy. Senator Warren G. Harding replies that Republicans would welcome a referendum on U S foreign relations and endorse the party stance. Hoover endorses Harding’s bid for the presidency.
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Warren G. Harding
Wilson
United States
H. C. Hoover
Harding
Democrat Leader MacAdoo Drops Nomination Bid
Washington June 18 Mr William G MacAdoo announces he will not seek renomination at the Democratic Convention He says the party must stand for ratification of the Peace Treaty and the League of Nations without reservations approval.
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Washington
William .G
MacAdoo
Democratic Party
League of Nations
Prohibitionists Plan Own Ticket After Harding Nomination
New York June 19 The chairman of the Prohibition Commission says leading Prohibitionists are so disappointed by Senator Harding's Republican nomination that they plan to field their own presidential ticket.
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New York
The
Prohibition Commission
Harding
Meat Shortage Triggers Butchers Threat to Strike in Britain
In London a mass meeting of prominent butchers declares a meat shortage across the United Kingdom and threatens a strike to pressure the Government. They complain of inferior long stored meat mainly from South Africa and New Zealand, amid farmers withholding stock to spur price rises and Government controls.
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Per Press Association
London
Tae
United Kingdom
New Zealand
Victoria Cross eligibility widened for nursing service
June 18 Londorn report notes a new warrant extending Victoria Cross eligibility to the female nursing service and to men serving regularly or temporarily under orders with naval or military forces. The King will host an afternoon party on June 26 at Buckingham Palace for VC winners, their wives and mothers, and the nearest relatives of posthumous recipients.
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Press Association
Londorn
Vic‘toria
Mllanges
Daval
London
Buckingham ‘Palace
Victoria ‘Cross
V.C
China and Japan clash over Shantung settlement
An official statement from Tokyo notes China declined direct talks with Japan on Shantung. China offered to replace Japanese troops with Chinese along the Kiaochau Psingfu Railway and urged evacuation of Shantung. Japan expressed surprise at China’s refusal to negotiate directly and said it would withdraw troops if China could field a capable force to guard mutual interests.
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TOKIO
Shantung
China
Japan
Shan Tung
Kiaochaw-Psingfu
Kiaochau-Tsingfu
Arabs Suffer Losses Amid Middle East Tension
An India based rumor of clashes in Mosul and Baghdad faded as reports from Bagdad noted calm after Ramadan. A punitive column from Tilafir returned to Mosul with all quiet recorded, while an abortive Arab attack on a Bagdad Mosul military post at Baiji was repulsed with heavy losses.
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Delhi
Middle East
India
Mosul
Bagdad
Tilafir
Baiji
Bagdad-Mosul
Vagraney Tops England in January 1910 Then Declines
The record shows Vagraney leading in England for January 1910, after which its numbers steadily declined. The note highlights a sharp drop following the peak.
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England
Government vows drastic action if rail strike persists
London reports that Britain will dismiss strikers and may run trains with military force if a general railway walkout occurs. Irish delegates warned of railway destruction and industry paralysis risking civil war, while officials seek a truce but keep troop shipments to Ireland.
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Press Association
London
Ireland
Sinn. Wein
Thomas
Dublin
Dughah
Rioting in Londonderry between unionists and Sinn Fein
Serious rioting lasted all night in Londonderry as unionists and ex soldiers fought Sinn Feiners with stones and gunfire. Women joined both sides while police were unable to restrain the crowd until troops arrived at midnight. Unionists guarded Carlisle bridge and Sinn Feiners were driven back by rifles. Sixteen Sinn Feiners attacked two Castletown, Cork, girls who had hosted officers, cut their hair and later burned a car.
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London
Londonderry
Carlisle
Castletown
County Cork
Mail train held up by armed party near Charleville
An armed group described as Sinn Feinners halted the Dublin to Cork mail near Charleville. They removed two bags of official mail while leaving passengers unharmed and not molested.
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London
Dublin
Cork
Charleville
Rioting in Londonderry Leaves Deaths and Injuries
In Londonderry rioting after Friday night clashes between Unionists and Sinn Fein Nationalists left five dead and about one hundred injured. Soldiers and police patrolled as sniping, looting, and attacks continued into Sunday. An Irish American ex-British Army member was fatally shot. a constable was beaten and mistreated by rioters.
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Londonderry
Waterside
Sinn Jeiners
Sinn Fein
Artificial wool shows limited use against real worsted
Professor Midgley of Bradford Technical College tested Continental artificial wool claimed as a rival to ordinary worsted. He found it weak and inelastic, inferior even to low quality wools. He concedes it may have limited separate use or could be mixed with other materials, but resulting cloth would resemble shoddy.
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London
Midgley
Bradford
Press Association
Prince's Losses At Sydney Races And Parliament Visit
The Prince had a restless day at Randwick racing, losing money despite a near win with Silverton in the Gold Cup. He dined with the Governor, attended a crowded Cathedral, then visited Randwick Military Hospital. He proceeded to Canberra to lay the Federal Parliament Houses foundation stone with special trains carrying legislators and dignitaries.
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Jane
Sydney
Silverton
Randwick Military Hospital
Canberra
Melbourne
Disloyalty in India sparks royal visit tensions
Reports from Delhi on June 19 indicate extremist plans to disrupt the Prince's visit. Muslim council candidates pledge non allegiance, while a Home Rule League telegram warns against welcoming the Prince without Punjab justice. Bolshiviks push tribal unrest on the frontier as revolutionaries seek insurrection.
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India
Obituaries for Lords Cozens-Hardy and George Perkins
London reports the death of Lord Cozens-Hardy former Master of the Rolls born 1838 and educated at Amersham School and University College London later a Liberal MP and judge. New York reports the death of financier George Walbridge Perkins born 1862 who rose from office boy to vice president and partner at J P Morgan and Company and served as director for multiple major firms.
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New York
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George Walbridge Perkins
Chicago
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International Mercantile Marine ~ Company
United States Steel Corporation
International Harvester Company
Sinn Fein Outrages Reported to June 1919
London dispatch notes official return for 1919 up to April 30 detailing 41 policemen and officials killed, 6 civilians slain, and 343 incendiary fires with 204 arson events in April, underscoring civil unrest.
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Renter
London
Sinn Fein
Reparations Committee Plans Bonds Backed by German Resources
Paris reports the Reparations Committee preparing international bonds guaranteed by Germanys natural resources. Proceeds will fund German industry reconstruction and the restoration of Frances devastated regions. After issue, Germany expected to make annual indemnity payments.
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Press Association
Paris
Germany
France
Supreme Council to Meet at Boulogne Prepares Spa Talks
Paris reports the Supreme Council will convene at Boulogne as a preliminary to the Spa Conference. Belgian and Japanese representatives are summoned. Discussion will cover Germany's total reparations and payment methods, with Russia trade relations likely on the agenda. In London, Millerand and Marshal Foch arrive at Lymond with advisers for talks with Lloyd George.
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Boulogne
Germany
Russia
London
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Lymond
Lloyd George
British Delegation Holds Preliminary Spa Conference Meeting
A meeting of the British Empire Delegation to the Spa Conference was held in the House of Commons with Cabinet members and representatives from Canada and New Zealand in attendance.
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London
British Empire
Spa
Home of Commons
Canada
Nauru Phosphate Debate Highlights World Shortage Concerns
London reports on the second reading of a bill, detailing a British Australian New Zealand agreement over Nauru Island. Lt Col Leslie Wilson cites vast phosphate reserves and postwar wheat shortages, while critics question commercial viability due to distance and League of Nations issues.
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Press Association
London
New Zealand
Nauru Island
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Wilson
Ocean Island
Kenworthy
Nauru
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Germany
Stettin
England
Newton Moore
League of Nations
Tramway Services Resume as Gas Trouble Lingers
Melbourne reports tram services have resumed but gas disruptions remain unsettled. Employers largely back the Chamber of Manufacturers decision. Boycott threatens to jeopardize an early general settlement as tensions rise among labor and management.
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Press- ‘Association
Melbourne
Boycott of Hungary Widens Across Central Europe
Workers in post and telegraph, railways and navigation services in Austria, Czecho-Slovakia, Poland, and Italy have joined the boycott, isolating Hungary. The notice is received June 21 at 10.30 am from Tenna dated June 20. The move signals broad regional action affecting Hungary.
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Post and Telegraph
Austria
Czecho-Slovakia
Poland
Italy
Hungary
Canadian Premier Gordon Likely to Resign
A cable gram from Ottawa reports Premier Sir RB.d. Gordon of Canada has definitely decided to resign. Also, Samuel Gompers was unanimously re-elected president of the American Federation of Labour at the Montreal convention per Ottawa dispatch. The Rev F A Wiseman of St Stephen’s Anglican Church nears recovery from influenza. Canon T A Hamilton from Christchurch serves in his stead.
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Canada
Ottawa
Samuel Fompers
American Federation of Labour
Montreal
F. A. Wiseman
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church
T. A. Hamilton
Christchurch
St. Stephen’s Church
Woods Graat Peppermint Cure Cure All Colds
Ad appears to promote Woods Graat Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs and colds with a price or date marker 1/8 and 2/9 included. The text implies a sales claim for a mittened medicinal product branded as a universal cold healer.
England Ploughland Increases During War Years
England expanded arable land from 10 306 000 to 11 456 000 acres by 1919. A Fleet Street church service in London featured preacher Welsh choirmaster Ynglish and organist Scott.
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England
Fleet Church
London
Welsh
Ynglish
Scott
Amritzar Shooting Exoneration Read by Army Council
The Army Council, after reviewing Brigadier General Dyer's lengthy statement, decided to exonerate him from blame and allow him to retain his Army position. This reverses the Indian Government and Commander in Chief's recommendation.
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Press Association
London
Sunday Express
Army Council
Dyer
NSW Feeds Costly Railway Treats for Visitors Ended
The State Treasurer plans to stop free railway travel for distinguished visitors and investigators, arguing that such subsidies cost the State money and should be curtailed. He notes government duty to practice strict economy and to avoid funding special entertainments from the public purse.
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New South Wales
Railway Department
Lang
Asquith and Lords Debate League Mandates Disarmament
Mr Asquith urged speed in disarmament and a united League of Nations to replace the Supreme Council. Lord Robert Cecil pressed for earlier decisions on mandates and America’s position, while Mr Balfour noted mandates were defined by the Peace Conference but put into use by the League. The discussion underscored delays in establishing a functional international body.
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Press Association
London
Asquith
Victoriaus
Mandate For Palestine
League
Mesopotamia
Supreme Council
Robert Cecil
America
The
Britain
League of Nations
Andere
United States
Joses
Sompleta Salen Uaiae
League Deputation on Abolishing War Confronts Lloyd George
A deputation from the League in Favour of Abolishing War questioned Prime Minister Lloyd George and allies about their plan. The PM pressed for practicalities, noting great powers cannot field a global policing force and warning that forcing peace could wreck the League of Nations.
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League
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Balfour
Lord Curzon
America
League of Nations
St. Helena
Labrador
France
Great Britain
Watt resigns over Hughes policy clash in wool talks
In London Watt says Hughes’s direct cabling to Britain undermined negotiations on wool and finance. He claims he could not act without defined authority, noting a divergence with colleagues and that cables could not replace in person deliberations 12000 miles away. He refuses to detail further until returning to Australia.
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Watt
Australian Press Association
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Australia
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Biter
Wait
Wool
Waitt
Cable
Bettween
Melbourne
Ymy
Thesa
Children Time. WADR'S, WOR FIGS Remedy for Worm
A brief note describes a safe and certain remedy for worm infestation aimed at children. The item emphasizes trustworthiness and effective ease of use, reflecting early medical advice in a public notices context.
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Imperial conference and dominion partnership debate in Lords
Lord Milner argues for continuous imperial consultation to unite self governing dominions with the United Kingdom. He warns against any rush to subordinate dominions and urges a four to five year imperial conference to keep a unified voice in world affairs and in the League of Nations.
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Press Association
London
House of Lords
Lord Charnwood
Lord Milner
United “Kingdom
United Kingdom
THE
League
Nazol Cold Remedy Ad Claims Pocket Dose Benefit
Fragmentary item promotes Nazol as a pocketable cold remedy. Mentions protection from colds coughs and sore throats with inhaled or sugary doses. No clear dates or sources found.
Turkish Ismid attack framed as nationalist show
Telegram from Constantinople reports the Ismid action as a nationalist demonstration to sway European opinion. It states the Turkish force on the front totals about 17,600 regulars and 19,500 irregulars, with allied forces near Constantinople totaling 20,000 led by Indians and six white battalions.
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Per.Press, Association
United Service
London
Percival
Phillips
Constantinople
Ismid
Black Sea
Gallipoli
Greeks Offer Troops to Aid Asia Minor Campaign
London reports Greek premier Venizelos offered Greek troops to assist in Asia Minor with a guarantee of capability. The Sunday Express says the Cabinet accepted the offer to support Ismid operations. Turkish forces at Ismid are dug in with about thirty seven thousand, poorly equipped.
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London
Venezelos
Asia ‘Minor
M. Venezelos
Ismid
Greece
Smyrna
Britain
Turkish Nationalists clash with British troops in Constantinople
June reports from Constantinople describe several encounters between Turkish Nationalists and British troops in the Foreigners' district. Evacuation of foreigners is underway as tensions rise.
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Constantinople
Global dispatches report Bolshevik activity and European unrest
A digest of June reports covers Bolshevik emissaries in foreign ports and Russian ship seizures. Polish forces under Bolshevik assault near Radom syl drive enemy into swamps, with thousands drowned or captured. Italian and British ports see shipboard thefts and guard changes amid unrest. Additional notes mention Villa’s executions of women followers amid Mexican strife and an operator strike affecting shipping notices.
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London
Palace of Justice Dome Said to Weigh Sixteen Tons
A papier mache dome of the Palace of Justice in Brussels is described as weighing 16 tons. Reports note how temperature sensitive rats develop an outer coat, and an eye could view 10,000 square miles per hour, requiring 55 years to survey the sun’s surface. Notes on protection against colds and Throat ailments mention Nazok doses.
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