Nations to receive relief credits from several nations
Britain Denmark Holland Norway Sweden and Switzerland arrange new relief and reconstruction credits for central Europe including Austria and Hungary. The United States cooperates with commodity aid though not on the relief committee. France Italy Belgium Canada and Spain are urged to participate. Austria will get 200000 tons of wheat flour and 8000 tons of frozen mutton plus 4000 tons of bacon from British credits. Switzerland proposes 20000 cases of condensed milk for Austria.
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Paris
Austria
Hungary
Great Britain
Denmark
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
International Committee For Relief Credits
United States
Europe
France
Chamber of Deputies
Belgium
Canada
Spain
Czecho-Slovakia
Jugo-Slavia
Rumania
Baltic States
Armenia
War to Death on Bandit Villa Declared by Mexican Government
Mexican government declares war to the death on Francisco Villa and his followers. General P. Elias Calles, acting minister of war, vows to wipe out banditry dead or alive, stating the republic must be made safe for foreigners and outside capital and no stone will be left unturned.
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Calles
Mexico City
Francisco Villa
Mexico
Villa
P. Elias Calles
General Calles
House votes to repeal wartime laws except Lever act
In Washington the House approved 828 to 8 a resolution repealing wartime statutes except the Lever Food Control Act and the Trading with the Enemy Act. Democrats protested extending Lever control and questioned if the measure covers all war laws including espionage acts.
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House
Washington
Senate
Gompers Warns of War If Senate Mexican Report Adopted
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor warned that a war between the United States and Mexico could follow if the Senate committee's recommendation on Mexican affairs is adopted.
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Gompers
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United States
Mexico
Senate
Bolsheviks Suspected in Poison Needle Attacks in Budapest
Twelve army officers hospitalized after being pricked by poison needles. Several deaths reported as authorities fear a Bolshevik move to create chaos amid peace treaty negotiations.
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Budapest
Firemen Overcome by Hot Air Explosion in Boston Pro
Twenty Boston firemen were overcome as a hot air explosion during a pro ree of air fire caused city authorities to impose a $200000 limit. Two firefighters were slightly burned and several were knocked off their feet.
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Boston
Trading with the Enemy Act amended in wartime return provision
The act updates allow the alien property custodian to recover money and property that were transferred or sold during the war. The amendment clarifies procedures for repatriation and restitution to rightful owners or their estates. The measure focuses on facilitating lawful relief and property recovery after hostilities.
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Washington
Hin
Picture Brides Arrive From Japan in Mass Arrival
Twenty seven picture brides have landed aboard the Suwa heavy from Japan. One intends to go to California. after August 15 no more picture brides will be admitted to enter the country.
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America
Japan
California
Palmer 3 Blamed by Sugar Probers
The sugar investigating committee faulted Attorney General Palmer for using a legalistic method to fix sugar prices in Louisiana. It said his approach violated law and boosted prices, aiding Cuban producers and pushing Cuban market gains. The majority report listed eight findings and supported a broader inquiry into Louisiana transactions.
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Washington
House
Palmer
Louisiana
Husted
Republican
New York
Tinkham
Massachusetts
Republican Convention Plans in Chicago
The article outlines planned events at the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Nominating speeches are expected Thursday June 10 with balloting on Friday, followed by committee work and a tentative schedule including platform consideration and potential further balloting Friday through Saturday. Caucuses of state delegations precede opening day to select national committeemen.
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Chicago
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Mexican Rebel Leaders Meet in Mexico City
General Manuel Péla ez, Tamaulipas revolutionary leader, arrived in Mexico City and conferred with General Obregon. He refused to be interviewed when reporters asked questions.
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Mexico City
Manuel Pelaez
Tamaulipas
Obregon
President Wilson Vetoes Film Regulation Bill
President Wilson vetoed a bill making interstate transportation of immoral motion pictures a felony. He cited a phrasing error that created ambiguity in the measure.
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Washington
Wilson
Profiteer Crane Fine in Syracuse Case
Profiteer Crane Fine of 55000 Syracuse and The John A Roberts corporation of Utica, dealers in wearing apparel, were fined on June by Judge Howe, son of 855000 following conviction on eleven counts profiteering.
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Syracuse
John A. Roberts Corporation
Utica
Howe
Money Missing From Unidentified Dead Pockets in New York
City officials found a shortage of money totaling 1000 at the morgue, taken from pockets of unidentified deceased. Commissioner of accounts and public administrator confirm the loss and investigate the matter.
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New York
Looks Bright for Bonus for Soldier
The house passed the soldier bonus bill by 289 to 92 and sent it to the Senate after a bitter, noisy debate. It includes cash bonuses up to 625 dollars, plus home and farm aid, vocational training, land settlement, and paid-up life insurance, funded by new taxes over three years.
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Washington
House
Senate
Gillett
United States
Debs Nominated for President Amid Prison Ceremony
Socialist candidate Eugene V. Debs, serving a ten year term for espionage, was formally notified on May 20 in the prison wardens office of his fifth nomination as president. Debs wore his prison suit and greeted each member of the notification committee with a kiss.
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Atlanta
Khugene V. Debs
United States
Debs
Applaud Dying Girl as Snake Kills Trainer
A Hungarian girl trainer was crushed to death by a giant python in a Serbruck theater. Audience, believing the cries were part of a show, cheered loudly as the serpent constricted.
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Genevi
Serbruck
Coast Woman Honored Washington Nomination Highlights
Willam J Frierson of Chattanooga Tennessee named by President Wilson as solicitor general of the United States. Mrs Annette Abbott Adams of San Francisco already United States attorney for the northern district of California is named assistant attorney general.
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Washington
Willam
Frierson
Chattanooga
Tenn
Wilson
United States
Mra
Annette Abbott
Adams
San Franeiseo
California
Greek Troops Fire Upon Near Akebihir
Reports say Aegean Greek units advancing toward Dedeagatch were fired on Saturday by Bulgarian artillery near Akebihir. A few shots were exchanged, suggesting a limited engagement.
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Constantinoplia-n
Dedeagatch
Aegean Sea
Akebihir
Carmen Restrained From Striking by Denver Judge
Judge Whitford grants temporary injunction restraining Denver Tramway employees from striking on June 1 and bars the company from ceasing service. The order keeps tram operations running while the dispute is resolved.
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Carmen
Denvers
Whitford
Denver Tramway Company
Court rules federal amendments cannot be ratified by states
The U S Supreme Court uns unanimously holds federal constitutional amendments are ratified by national power, not state referendums. Ohio’s referendum provisions are invalid for federal amendments, ending disputes over Ohio’s ratification and clarifying that states cannot designate ratification methods.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Ohio
Day
Indian Uprising Spreads Over Tax Registration
An uprising near Rio Bamba Ecuador has grown into a widespread movement linked to the new government tax registration. Local officials report increased clashes and mobilization as the revolt expands beyond initial outbreaks.
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Washington
Uja Bamba
Rio Bamba
Ecuador
Fall 5 in Favor of Intervention in Mexico
The Senate foreign relations subcommittee on Mexican affairs led by Senator Fall recommended armed intervention if Mexico shows instability. It urged rapid recognition and US financial aid to a stable government, with a treaty and protections for Americans, and a joint claims commission to adjudicate damages with binding, immediate payment.
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Washington
Mexico
Senate
Foreign Relations Subcommittee
Fall of
New Mexico
United States
Senate Rejects Armenian Mandate Proposal in 52 33 Vote
President Wilson had urged a U S mandate over Armenia but the Senate rejected the plan on June 1. The final roll call was 52 to 33 with 13 Democrats joining the Republican majority to adopt the resolution declining congressional authority for the mandate.
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Senate
Washington
Wilson
Armenia
United Republican
Aguilar to Quit Mexico Leaving Vera Cruz
General Candido Aguilar governor of Vera Cruz and Carranza’s son-in-law has surrendered to the new government and will be allowed to leave the country. He arrived with General Medina. his family followed and they plan to sail on the first available steamer. Hungary’s peace delegation arrived in Paris with credentials.
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Carranza
Vera Cruz
Candido Aguilar
General Aguilar
Medina
Paris
Augustus Benard
Alfred Detrasche Lazar
Council Ofmbassadors
Mrs S E Delavan Represented Women at U S Chamber Meet
Mrs S E Delavan, president of the Woman's Association of Commerce of Chicago, represented businesswomen of the country at the eighth annual convention of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States in Atlantic City.
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E. Delavan
Woman's Association of Commerce of
Chicago
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Atlantic City
Mexico City Enforces Eight Hour Curfew Orders
Government issues preventive orders forcing Mexico City to close saloons and cafes by 2 PM. The capital remains partially dry during the eight hour period as authorities enforce new curfew measures.
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Mexico City
German Political Speakers Mobbed in Mecklenburg Attacks
Report from Mecklenburg says two political meetings were disrupted as speakers were attacked and seriously injured by unknown assailants. The public disorder is described as growing with political tensions rising in the region.
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Bernte
Mecklenburg
Maba
Berlin Soldiers Take Loyalty Oath to Protect the Constitution
Berlin commanders of the Greater Berlin garrison visited the Ministry of Defense on Monday and swore to defend the constitution by force against any coup. In the south, Boglind, twenty seven bodies were recovered after the River Lud overflowed on Saturday, with dozens more feared dead and an official death toll around fifty.
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Berlin
Greater Berlin
Ministery of Defense
Boglind
Deadlock on River and Harbor Bill Stalls Senate Action
The Washington Senate and House whips failed to reach agreement on the annual river and harbor appropriation bill. On Monday the chamber voted to report that further effort to perfect the measure in conference would be futile.
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Washington Senate
Howe
Explorers Frozen to Death Copenhagen Reported
Two members of Captain Rowld Arundeenh's north polar expedition Knudwen and Teswen are reported in advices received Monday to have frozen to death during the winter of 101A.
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Copenhagen
Rowld Arundeenh
Knudwen and
Teswen
Democrats and Republicans clash over veto attempt on war end
In Washington on May 28 the House failed to override President Wilson's veto on the Knox resolution to end the war with Germany and Austria. The 220 to 152 vote showed seventeen Democrats allied with Republicans, while two Republicans sided with Democrats to sustain the veto. Mondell challenged Connally to prove Democratic support. Connally later filed a repeal resolution affecting wartime laws.
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Washington
House
Germany
Austria
Wilson
Congress
Representative Connally
Texas
Representative Mondell
Connally
Hopper
Double murder on IGAHO Highway near Bancroft
A man and wife named F.G. seuainas and his wife were found murdered about two miles west of Bancroft. Their Ford car lay nearby, the woman’s head crushed, both shot with a .38 revolver found nearby. They appeared to have planned to camp for the night, with no fire observed.
Increase Granted Postal Employer
The postal pay increase bill passed the house June 3 by unanimous vote of M43 members present. It becomes effective July 1 and would add about $38,000,000 to the postal payroll the first year.
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Washington
M43
Ethel Was Plain Bill in Seattle Ghost Nab
Detective Claude Fortner tackled and nabbed a suspect named Hihel, believed to be Ethel Willen Aber, who claimed to be the sister of a murdered detective after a séance in Seattle. The suspect is jailed awaiting further proceedings.
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Ethel
Bill
Seattle
Claude Fortner
Fortner
Hihel
Willen Aber
Jal
Innu nzzio Reported In Geneva Fiume Fever Outbreak
Geneva dispatch reports Gabriele Wanniuglo at Fiume with fever, believed same illness that recently appeared among sailors at Fiume.
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Geneva
Innwbruck
Gabriele Wannunzglo
Fiume
Williams alleges wife poisoned him in Seattle divorce case
In a Seattle divorce filing, 70 year old Sr Williams claims his wife poisoned him then bought crepe and mourning clothes and displayed the crepe on the door while he lay ill.
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Seattle
Willams
Bank Clerk Kills Self After Debts Found
Former bank clerk Owuba-Walter Tanson from Jumpadda died by suicide after a debt totaling 68 was found in his pocket. The incident occurred early in Tucwley during a period of unrest referenced as wars.
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Kille
Owuba
Walter Tanson
Jumpadda
Tucwley
National Park Road Project Aims for Western Link
A. L. Weatgard of the American Automobile Association announces a planned motor trip starting June 1 to connect national parks in the west with a single great highway supported by AAA. The mission spells a path finding route linking parks across the region.
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National Parka
Washington
A. L. Weatgard
American Automobile Association
Will
National Parks
Repeal War Measures Proposal Challenged
A folt resolution introduced by Representative Conaily, a Democrat, proposes repealing wartime measures. The repeal would take effect on the final passage of the resolution.
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Washington
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