Allied 600000 Ready to advance on June 24 with new artillery power
Paris reports a peace conference view that Germany will likely sign the treaty. Most leaders expect refusal risk and allied force plans, including 600000 men with unseen heavy artillery, to begin June 24 if Germany rejects terms. Only one leader doubts acceptance.
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Paris
Germany
Marcel Hutin
Echo de Paris
M. Hutin
Wilson
Baltimore
National Assembly
Walmar
Havas
Cmemenneau
Concessions to Germany in final peace reply at Versailles
Paris June 16 The peace conference details its reply to German objections to the treaty provisions. Among changes noted are frontier rectifications for West Prussia a plebiscite in Upper Silesia and remain provisions for Germany including 200000 troops and a list of war crime suspects. The document also assigns blame to Berlin Vienna and Budapest for the war and defends Austria Hungary's actions.
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Paris
Versailles
West Prussia
Upper Silesia
Germany
Berlin
Vienna
Bustau
Austria Hungary
Austria
Serbia
Russia
Toleo
Criste
Bismarck
Goa
German peace terms deadline and return to Versailles
The Associated Press reports Germany must present its answer to allied peace terms by 6 49 p m Paris time Monday June 23. Count Von Brockdorff-Rantzau leaves Versailles for Weimar to confer with the cabinet before sending the revised treaty to experts for rapid review. The German assembly will consider ratification on Saturday after debate extends to Friday.
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Associated Press
Germany
Paris
Count von Brockdorff-Ranteau
Versailles
Weimar
National Assembly
Capsizing in Warrior River Claims 28 Lives in Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Ala, June 17. Twenty eight lives are known lost when the launch Mary Frances capsized on the Warrior river near there last Sunday. Divers are searching for the two bodies not recovered.
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Warrior River
Alabama
Tuscaloona
Ala
Plebiscite plans stir German hopes on east votes
From Weimar to the Allied terms debate the German public would back a plebiscite in East Prussia Posen and Silesia to influence the treaty. Reports note German opinion favors a free vote in the eastern region as key to signing.
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Weimar
Associated Press
Germany
Upper Silesia
Eastland
West Prussia
Posen
Silenia
Costa Rican Official Arrives in El Salvador Amid Rebel Advance
Manuel Castro Taenada, ex Costa Rican minister to the United States, landed in San Salvador and is expected to travel to Pena, Biwnes, Nicaragua, the stronghold of Costa Rican rebels, signaling potential involvement with the rebel movement.
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Quesada
United States
San Salvador
Une
Manuel Castro Taenada
Pena
Biwnes
Nicaragua
Costa Ricko
Turkish Mission Sets Turkish Situation Before Peace Council
Paris June 17 The Turkish peace mission led by Damad Pasha met the council of ten at Quai d Orsay in an informal secret session. The grand vizier urged that the Ottoman empire remain intact in Europe and Asia and said a memorandum would be submitted Friday for a council reply.
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Paris
Council of Ten
Quai Orsay
Damad Perid Pasha
Vaucresson
Vancressen
Europe
Asia
Council
Clemenceau
Fighting Dyes Down On Mexican Border Villain Plight
El Paso reports three days of intense fighting near the border have ended. All American troops are back on the U S side. Villa and his column are believed south of Samala Futea while General Francisco Gonzales resumes control of the duarer district.
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Rio Grande River
Juarez District
el Paso
Texas
Villa
Samala- Futea
Chittunbum
Francisco Gonzales
No Protest Over US Troop Mission to Mexico
Washington officials said no protest had been filed by the Mexican government against sending American troops into Mexico to counter Villistas near Juarez. Mexican representatives, led by Ambassador Candido Aguilar and charges Rojo, were assured the forces would stay only until their objective was reached, but the explanation did not satisfy them. Reports from Chihuahua area mines noted Villistas threatening Americans with potential reprisals as railroad lines south of Chihuahua were cut and workers sought exit routes via Parral and Laredo.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Mexico
Candido Aguilar
Carranza
Rojo
Senate
Chiahuahua
Chihuahua
Parral
Laredo
Mexican Government Silent Over El Paso Juarez Crossing Incident
Mexico City officials offered no public statement on the crossing of American troops from El Paso into Juarez. General Juan Barragan, Carranza's chief of staff, said no information would be released. A dispatch from General Aguilar to Washington indicated Mexicans had protested to the U.S. State Department while denying a military attack on Villa forces was to shield American lives.
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Mexico City
Associated Prest
el Paso
Juarez
Juan Barragan
Carranza
Aguilar
United States
State Department
Washington
Mexica
Investigation Recommended in Michigan Senate Contest
Washington July 17 investigation of the Michigan senatorial election in which JH Fordie contests the result against Senator Truman H Newbury Republican was unanimously recommended today by the Senate privileges and elections committee.
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Washington, D. C
Michigan
JH Fordie
Truman H. Newbury
Senate
President to Address Congress on Swing Around the Circle
President Wilson plans to leave Paris for Washington around June 24 or 25 if Germany signs the peace treaty. He will address Congress upon arrival and begin a three week speaking tour to explain the peace treaty and the league covenant, aiming to reach mainly opponents. The tour includes stops in principal cities as he argues for the covenant.
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Washington
D. C
Wilson
Paris
Congress
White House
League of Nations
Belgium
Puri
Senate
House
Winnipeg Strike Leaders Arrested in Morning Raids
Ten strike leaders were arrested in Winnipeg and Calgary in early morning raids by government police and the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. The labor temple was raided, literature destroyed, and several named figures including Ric Ruppell Ora Ivans George W. Armstrong John Queen and A A Heaps were rounded up along with four Russian agitators. The arrests followed a quiet submission by the leaders as inspectors Green and Meand oversaw the operation with local Winnipeg police assistance.
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Winnipeg
Arene
Ric Ruppell
Ora Wihavans
George W. Artmatrong
John Queen
A. A. Heaps
Russell
Moral Trades Council
Ivans
Western Labor News
Iiray
Armstrong
Brotherhood of Carpenters, Mra
Lwice
Theen ix
Anapee
Met
W. A. Grean
Th. Meand
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Mayor Mead mediates Ansonia strike settlement talks
Ansonia Connecticut June 17 The mayor met with a committee representing the American Brands company strikers and was authorized to negotiate a settlement. He proposed a possible compromise basis and planned to meet company officials this afternoon hoping for a speedy end to the strike. In city court eight of ten men arrested yesterday received fines from 2 to. one man paid and another was suspended.
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Ansonia
Conn
Mead
Thts City
American Brads Company
Vad
Cuy Court
Ite
Seach
Anther
Strike in California Halts Utilities Across State
San Francisco officials report electrical workers including telephone operators and linemen began a statewide strike at 8 a m today. The action affects all principal California cities as union leaders say the walkout is national in scope and targets key utilities.
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San Francisco
Cal
California
Robbery and assault reported in Fairs Field woods
Jikeph Roehel of the Graphophone company told police he was chloroformed and beaten in the Fairs Field woods. He was driven away in a car and his front teeth were knocked out. A small amount of money was taken. Authorities seek the assailants, names known to Rachel.
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Boert
Conn
Fairsfield Woods
Jikeph Roehel
Graphophone
Rachel
Famous hotel Keeler's destroyed by fire in Albany
The interior of Keeler's hotel in Albany burned in under two hours after 1 a.m. The four story building housed 226 patrons and five stories high. One fireman was killed when trapped under falling wall debris. Loss estimated over half a million dollars as patrons escaped by windows and fire escapes. Anna Wygam, a telephone operator, aided callers until overcome by smoke. The blaze began in the cabaret connecting sleeping quarters.
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Albany
N. Y
Keeler
Anna Wygam
Smpire
Despondent Woman Attemps Suicide In Burlington Home
Agnes Durant 27 swallowed two ounces of carbolic acid in her Burlington residence on June 17. Despondent for some time and suffering tuberculosis she acted alone to end her life. A doctor administered aid though recovery is uncertain. She had not lived with her husband, supporting two young children.
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Agnes Durant
Burlington Home
Burlington
Sera
Wille Aed
Self-Determination Support Cited by American Labor
The American Federation of Labor backed self-determination for Ireland at a Paris peace conference hearing. The memorial credited American organized labor with favoring Ireland’s independence and urged recognizing the Irish Republic.
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American Federation of Labor
Irish Republic
Atlantic City
N. J
Triah Republic
Paria
American Federation of Later
Ireland
Dr Wilkin s grief shown by witness at trial
In Mineola New York on June 17 Dr Walter Wilkins on trial for his wife's murder was described as overcome with grief and weeping minutes after the killing by witness Clara Dulberg whose testimony supported the prosecution. Dulberg said cries were heard from the Wilkins home and that the doctor ran to the Dulberg residence claiming an intruder had attacked him and his wife.
Defense May Be Insanity In Gillian Murder Trial
Middletown Connecticut June 17 Amy Archer Gillian pleaded not guilty to the murder of Frank Lynde Andrews of Cheshire while at the Archer home for elderly pennies in Windsor. The trial for a second time opens with ten witnesses testifying similarly to the first trial. Counsel for Mrs Gilligan did not cross examine extensively. A brief recess precedes continued evidence.
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Middletown
Conn
Amy Archer Gillian
Met
Franklyne Andrews
Cheshire
Archer
Windsor
Witnersen
Gilligan
Brattleboro Men Ordered On Probation For No License
In Brattleboro municipal court Judge A E Cudworth Harley and Manley brothers aged 21 and 18 faced charges of driving without licenses. Each was fined 25 dollars and costs, 20 dollars of car fee remitted, and placed on six months probation after officer Shumway recommended leniency supported by county officials and the state attorney.
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Brattleboro
A. E. Cudworth
Harley
Barre Fourth of July Homecoming Parade Prizes Named
Barre plans a big Fourth of July homecoming for soldiers and sailors with a grand parade and multiple prizes. Prizes cover best all around exhibit and various float, auto, and horse team categories with first to third places. Entries must be sent to Alderman Duncan J. McMillan in Barre by July 1.
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Barre
Tts
Washington
Orange Counties
I of P, Hall
Srateant
Duncan J. McMillan
War Time Drought Likely to Remain War Time Drought Likely to Remain
Washington June 17 The House judiciary committee rejected by 4 to 10 votes a motion by Representative Igoe to recommit the repeal of war time prohibition 35 as it affects beer and light wines. Gard Desrourat and Classon joined in supporting the motion Wise was in.
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Washington
House Judiciary
Igoe
Missouri
Gard
Desrourat
Ohio
Classon
Wise
Warrant Served on Wil Currier in Barre Kidnap Case
Deputy A A Emery of Montpelier served a warrant for disposal of mortgaged property on Wil Yidin Currier in Barre. Currier had fled for weeks while a three year old child was missing from SW Wheeler’s home on Pitkin Court. He telephoned his wife to collect the other two children and return with the baby’s clothes.
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Wil Yidin Currier
Barre
Sherif A.A. Emery
Montpelier
Wen
Currier
SW. Wheeler
Pitkin Court
Wheaker
Biarre
Two Rutland Boys Drowned In Marble Pit Accident
In Rutland Vermont yesterday afternoon Thomas Colomb eight and Clarence Boutwell twelve drowned at an old quarry on the east side of Grove street near the Vermont Marble plant. Six year old Leon Boutwell survived by clinging to a partial rim of water as the pond filled with water rounded the area and the Cheney school children often played nearby.
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Rutland
Sind
Vermont’ Marble Company
Pitteford
Grove Street
Thomas Colomb
Convent Avenue
Clarence Boutwell
Meath
Leon Boutwell
Clarenne
Knox Proposal Opens Senate Debate On League Covenant
Washington June 1 The Senate began a new phase in the league fight with debate on Senator Knox Pennsylvanias resolution urging formal unwillingness to accept the covenant as tied to the peace treaty. Senator Knox prepared to open the discussion while Lester McCumber North Dakota Republican anticipated delivering the first opposition speech.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
League of Nations
Knox
Penneyvania
Sece
Lester McCumber
North Dakota
Foreign Relations Committee
Man Slain by Bullet. Suspect Surrenders to Police
Joachim Perez was killed by a bullet fired last evening by Rafaella at Upper Webster. The assailant fled toward Williamsport and eventually turned himself in to authorities.
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Joachim Perez
Rafaella
Williamstoys
Two Men in Websterville Killing Sparks Trial
In Websterville a fatal shooting occurred after a street quarrel between two Spanish quarry workers, Perez the taller man was killed by Mara who later surrendered in Williamstown. The attacker, Mara, was arraigned for murder, waived examination, and awaits county court with bail denied. Police recovered the revolver tossed after the act and the tale of the fight includes claims of threats and earlier beating.
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Joachim Perez
Upper
Websterville
Maria
Leon McAllister
Williamstown
Ana Sel
Washington County
Perez
Ts Wtoff
Reena
Mara
Iat
Montpelier
Marea
Barre
J. Ward Carver
Barre City
Pere
Marae
Peter
Marza
Perex
Eve
Maren
Peres
Marcn
Marga
Ma. Ty Smith & Co
Marz
Amedy Anulewy
G Capo
Pittsley
Dr. B. Bailey
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