German Reaction Bitter Over Peace Signing In 1919
Berlin reports a largely silent press on the Versailles treaty with some voices calling the signing treason and a few predicting public reaction in elections. The Deutsche Zeitung warned of renewed revenge while the government suppressed that issue. Indications pointed to easing strike tensions as rails workers return to work under government food cost relief. Armed trains and tanks near Hamburg raised uncertainty about city access.
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United Press
Berlin
Berliner Neueste Nachrichten
Tageblatt
Vorwaerts
Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg
Hollweg
Hamburg
Bellaire Man Reenlists After Discharge
Frank Hall of Bellaire has enlisted in the army three times. He first joined in 1905 and served in the Philippines. He rejoined in July 1918 and served in the medical corps in France and Germany, then reenlisted a week after his discharge.
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Columbus
Frank Hall
Bellaire
Hall
Philippines
France
Germany
Fighting with Franklin Brest sparks citywide unrest
Brest June 30 French and American marines clashed in the city streets. French civilians joined the fray and attacked Americans as hotels housing them were besieged. Military police fired revolvers in the air to restore order.
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Brest
Millfield Plans Big Celebration Fireworks and Games
Millfield hosts a Fourth of July celebration with fireworks funded by donations over 200 dollars at 9 30 p m. Two ball games at 10 30 a m and 3 p m feature Millfield versus Nelsonville. The Thomas Fork Band and a five piece orchestra will perform on a busy platform. A full day of contests, concessions, and prizes invites residents to celebrate in Millfield.
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Millfield
Nelsonville
Thomas Fork Band
Federal agents to enforce Ohio drought laws Tuesday
Ohio liquor sales face a strong crackdown as federal agents begin enforcement on Tuesday under wartime prohibition. Wayne B Wheeler, Anti-Saloon League counsel, warns dealers risk a $1000 fine and one year in jail under the war prohibition act and expects Congress to pass a workable enforcement code.
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Ohio
Columbus
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Wheeler
United States
Congress
Higher Postage By Newspaper
The 1918 law increased second class mail rates from 25 to 325 percent, prompting publishers to raise subscription costs. Further increases are slated for July 1 in 1919 1920 and 1921. Zones affect distribution costs with higher postage for newspapers and magazines while first class mail sees a 33 1 3 percent decrease after July 1 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hard Luck Sister Lorena Carroll Faces Reduced Income
Miss Lorena Carroll heiress to 1 259 000 must live on 18 500 a year after a court ruling. The 19 year old New York social figure contends with financial limits while awaiting further proceedings.
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New York
Lorena Carroll
Lack of Saloons Ruins Road Work in Belmont County
Martins Ferry June 30. Repair work on Belmont county highways, previously done by county jail prisoners, has been discontinued due to no prisoners available. Prohibition is blamed. County jail population dropped from 135 to 15, while saloons operated, averaging 35 inmates.
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Martins Ferry
Belmont County
Epworth League Day at Centenary Exposition
Young Methodists from across Ohio converge on Columbus for Epworth League and Christian Endeavor Day at the Centenary exposition. The Epworth parade to the Coliseum featured a national chorus as Bishop A W Leonard presided. William J Bryan is slated as principal speaker for Prohibition Day July 1.
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Columbus
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor
Big Tent
Lea
United States
A. W. Leonard
San Francisco
William J. Bryan
Movie House Sign Reads Inside Thirty Degrees Cooler
A street scene shows a theater doorway with a sign reading inside it is thirty degrees cooler. Outside the temperature reads seventy one degrees, reflecting a humorous contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Doctor Walter K Wilkins Commits Suicide in Jail Bath
Long Beach physician Walter K Wilkins aged, recently convicted of first degree murder for killing his wife, hanged himself in the jail bathroom last night after slipping past guards. Officials search how he escaped and how rope was smuggled in. He left three letters claiming innocence and naming state witnesses.
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Mineola
N. Y
Walter K. Wilkins
Long Beach
Dr. Wilkins
Wilkins
Tomorow
Scouts Meeting and Bonfires in Athens Tonight
Troops No. 2 and 3 of Boy Scouts of Athens are summoned to the playgrounds at 6 15 pm. Participants should bring gloves bats and base balls. The evening includes games followed by a peace jollification and bonfires.
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Boy Scouts of
Athens
Not So Helpless Women Fight Back in Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids Michigan Mrs Andrew Henderson confronted a burglar beating him off taking back the stolen money and directing her husband to call the police. A separate note mentions Chile's iron ore wealth and government plans to boost output with European expertise.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Andrew Henderson
Chile
Justice Department Enforces Wartime Prohibition Act
Washington June 30 The Department of Justice vows arrest and prosecution of saloon keepers and others who violate the wartime prohibition act. Frierson says fines up to 1000 dollars or a year’s imprisonment or both apply and current federal enforcement will continue while Congress considers stronger machinery.
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Washington
W. L. Frierson
Department of Justice
Frierson
Congress
Department
New York
Palmer
Internal Revenue Bureau
Randall Bill Aims To Extend Prohibition To Tomorrow
Representative Randall of California introduces a bill to stop the gap between wartime and constitutional prohibition. It would make prohibition continuous starting tomorrow and place all distilled liquors in bonded warehouses.
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Washington
Randall
California
Internal Revenue Issues Rules on Distilled Spirits
Washington announces rules regulating manufacture and sale of distilled spirits and their removal from bond for non beverage uses. Physicians may prescribe wine or liquor for medical use under supervision. pharmacists may fill, with limits. Churches may produce wine up to 100 gallons but cannot remove it. tax applies to sacramental wine.
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Washington
Daniel C. Roper
Internal Revenue
Treasury
Roper
Collector of
United States Attorney
Dry Time Sparkling Spirits Roar In San Francisco
In San Francisco on June 30 crowds rallied for a dry time, with locals and visitors from Oregon Washington Idaho and beyond pushing demand for liquor. The carnival mood embraced the end of prohibition era style revelry as stocks rose to meet the surge.
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San Francisco
Cal
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Old King Wine
John Barleycorn
Liquor Dealers Plan to Continue Sales in War Time
In Buffalo New York liquor dealers announced plans to continue selling liquor despite the war time prohibition orders. The note suggests defiance of the ban and signals ongoing trade activity during a period of wartime controls.
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Buffalo Buffalo
N. Y
Wife of Surgeon General Sir Neville Owse
Evelyn Northcote, daughter of G de Vial Pilcher, became Lady Howse wife of London based Surgeon General Sir Neville Reginald Owse a renowned military surgeon praised for his medals and honors.
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Lady Howse
Sir Neville Reginald Owse
London
Evelyn Northcote
G. de Vial Pilcher
Prohibitionists Urge Quick Action on War Time Ban End
Washington reports say advocates will push a rapid end to wartime prohibition and seek an emergency measure to prevent interstate movement of 706 million gallons of spirits. Rep Randall California proposes barring removal from bond to curb a wets period before full constitutional ban.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Randall
California
Prohibition Party
Doughboys Celebrate Turns Sour in German City
June 30 Ander nach German city scene of quiet after celebration as U S troops cheer and march. Careless gunfire during peace celebration killed W Johnson military policeman from Jersey City N J. First Second and Third American divisions have returned from front billets.
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Coblenz
Andernach
W. Johnson
Jersey City
N. J
Councilman Slays Skunk. Lays 18 Hens to Sleep Ozone
June 30 in Ashtabula councilman J. J. Hogan heard a noise in a chicken coop. He found a skunk and used chloroform and sleep ozone to subdue it, killing the skunk and 18 laying hens in the process.
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Ashtabula
J. J. Hogan
Peace signed Saturday. tanks remain on duty in Chicago
In Chicago Illinois even after a peace pact was signed on Saturday military tanks continued to operate in the city. The display of troops underscores ongoing security concerns despite the formal agreement.
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Chicago
Ills
French Press Expects Senate Opposition to Treaty
Paris reports that President Wilson and Premier Lloyd George depart as allied peace commissioners near completion of the Austrian peace treaty. Reparations principle agreed last week accelerates final document, while ongoing political hurdles loom in the American Senate. Paris notes strong Anglo American assurances to France and mentions key peace figures departing for Cologne.
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Fred S. Ferguson
United Press
Paris
Wilson
Lloyd George
London
Brest
George Washington
Oklahoma
Bernard Baruch
Vance M
Thomas Lamont
Furia
Paria
Poincaire
Jee Clemenceau
General Pershing
American Peace Newark Sion
France
House of Commons
American Senate
von Haniel
Peace Commission
Sailles
Cologne
President Wilson Intervenes to Bring Home Seven Brides
On the George Washington, June 29, President Wilson’s sealine aide ensured seven brides accompany their grooms home from Paris. The grooms, all in the President’s guard, include Oscar Stewart Kansas City David Powers Chico Cal Chester Cooper Sharon Springs Kans Walter Shelhorn Council Bluffs La Percy Cumby Newark N J Nelson Young Philadelphia and Alleson Ome Seneca Falls. The ship’s swift voyage followed perfect weather and the grooms were initially denied space for their brides. Separate note: world crude rubber output last year reached 257000 tons, up slightly from 192?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Mellett
United Press Staff Coresent
Oscar Stewart
Kansas City
David Powers
Chico, Cal
Chester Cooper
Sharon Springs
Kas
Walter Shelhorn
Council Bluffs
Percy Cumby
Newark
N. J
Nelson Young
Philadelphia
Alleson Ome
Seneca Falls
Fireworks Ban Enforced Citywide Says Mayor
Mayor Woodworth announced a strict city ordinance banning sale and use of firecrackers and fireworks within corporation lines and city limits. Merchants reported compliance as no fireworks were seen for sale.
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Corporation
Woodworth
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WAR OF Revenge
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Carl D. Groat
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George L. Karb
James Crowther
Portland
Japan
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