Bombs Planted Near Residences Target Prominent Figures
A wave of infernal devices was planted near homes of prominent officials across multiple cities. In Washington Att General Palmer survived a blast that killed one person. similar attacks followed in New York Boston Pittsburgh Paterson and Cleveland among others.
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Jruim Nent
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Charles ©. Nott, Jr
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Leland W. Powers
Senator Swanson
Virginia
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Department of Justice
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W. H. Thompson
Ely
C. J. Cassady
Highland
Cassady
Pittsburg Plate Glass Co
Judge Thompson
B. F. Lincoln
Pittsburg Coal Co
W. P. Witherow
House Committee Hears Reports on Polish Pogrom Allegations
London to New York coverage notes U S lawmakers focus on reports of pogroms against Jews in Poland and eastern Europe. New York representatives urge state department action while Pittsburgh hosts a protest march of over 8000 Jews condemning the alleged massacres and calling for U S stance.
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Poland
Europe
United States Congress
Siegel
LaGuardia
Goldfogle
New York
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Kreckla
Wisconsin
Phillips
State Department
Hugh Giteon
Vilna
7Bson
Peace Commission
United States
Goldfogel
Pittsburg
Bluefield Records Largest Realty Deal as Leckie Buys Core Properties
Col. William Leckie of Welch sealed Bluefield’s largest real estate deal by purchasing the Kelley and Moyer building at Federal and Raleigh, the adjoining lot, and the Hearn building on Oland street. The plan includes renovating the Kelley and Moyer structure into headquarters for ten coal companies and moving his family to Bluefield. the Bluefield National Bank may occupy space formerly used by Central Pharmacy. The sale, arranged by W. R. Crenshaw, also involves formation of a new corporation with A. B. Jennings as secretary treasurer.
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Col
William Leckie
Wetch
Kelley and Moyer
Federal and
Raleigh Streets
Federal Street
Hearn
Oland Street
West Wahimbie
Kelley and Meyer
Colonel Leckie
Ledsie
Goodson & Moore
Soocers
Summit City Business College
Central Pharmacy
Raleigh
Federal Streets
Bluefield National Bank
Leckie
P. J. Kelley
Martin Kelley
A. J. Hearn
W. R. Crenshaw
Johnson charges league of nations betrays American interests
Senator Johnson of California denounced the Paris league covenant in a two hour Senate speech. He claimed the league aims to uphold autocratic power and would leave war declarations to voters, accusing American delegates of approving Shantung transfer to Japan and hiding Monroe Doctrine provisions.
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Old World
Great Britain
Japan
League of Nations
United States
Senate
Johnson
California
League
Paris
Shantung
California Senator Moves On From Peace Treaty Text
The California senator concluded his address before the Senate session and his resolution seeking the full text of the peace treaty was temporarily laid aside, likely to be reconsidered Wednesday.
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California
Mexico Impediment to Full Fellowship
Washington opening of the Pan American commercial conference hears leaders from the United States and Latin American nations greet delegates. Speaker Gillett calls Mexico's present condition the greatest impediment to full fellowship and international trade in the hemisphere.
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Pan American Union
United States
Chile
Ecuador
Guantemala
Bolivia
Uruguay
Venezuela
Salvador
Phil Tips
Polk
Marshall
Gillett
House of Representatives
Unitee States Chamber of Commerce
Mexico
PERMANENT PEACE-TIME CARRIER POLICY PROPOSED
Washington reports a bill from the Interstate Commerce Commission to Congress seeking a permanent peace-time policy for common carriers in interstate commerce. The measure would grant the commission sweeping control over rates service consolidations extensions securities and most physical operations including traffic priorities pooling and joint use of property. It envisions extending regional railroad operation plans to pipelines express and interstate wire companies.
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Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pomerene
Ohio
Representative Week
House
Interstate Commerce Committee
Commission
Seaplane NC-4 Won't Attempt Return Flight
Washington announces the NC-4 will not attempt a non stop return to the United States. Secretary Daniele says the seaplane will be dismantled and shipped back, noting no near term trans Atlantic flight plan and no aim for a spectacular or competitive flight.
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Washington
Plymouth
England
United States
Daniele
Navy
Army to attempt transcontinental flight from New York to San Francisco
The Army Air Service plans a two day or less transcontinental flight from New York to San Francisco with a single stop using a Martin bombing plane. The record notes the mission will occur in the next few days.
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Washington
New York City
San Francisco
Army Air Service
Martin
Five auto tourists killed by Black Diamond express near Geneva
Five automobile tourists, three men and two women, died when their car was struck by the Black Diamond express on the Lehigh Railroad at McDougall, ten miles south of Geneva, Syracuse reports. The second item notes West Virginia’s 314th field artillery to be demobilized at Camp Lee, Va, with returning home expected Wednesday.
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McDougall
Geneva
Camp Stuart
West Virginia
314Th Field Artillery
Camp Lee
Telephone Strike in Atlanta Demands Reinstatement
Telephone employees in Atlanta, mainly operators from two companies, began a strike on June 2 demanding the reinstatement of about a dozen workers discharged for union activity. The action targets reinstatement and highlights labor unrest in the local telephone service.
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Atlanta
Norway refuses blockade over peace treaty terms
Paris June 2 Norway declines to join a Baltic blockade against Germany if German delegates refuse to sign the peace treaty. The stance signals Norway would avoid collective military measures unless treaty terms are secured.
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Paris
Norway
Germany
Tigrets Named by Both Parties Best in Years Campaign
The article notes a large registration and predicts a heavy vote with no mudslinging or abuse. Pilleen Love hours are mentioned as crucial for severeitus to express their will.
Where to Vote Today Polls Open at 4 00
Voters are directed to polling sites including First Ward at Pearis Street and Blue Held Avenue corner, Second City Hall Bland Street near Raney, Third M B Church basement Raleigh Street, and additional venues at Lee Street, Princeton Avenue, Mercer Street, Pulaski and Allen streets, plus Mary Philips residence at Bland and Jones Streets.
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City Hall
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Raney
M. B
Raleigh Street
Lee's
Dland Street
Jones Street
Lee Street
Princeton Avenue
Mercer St
Soreroom
Pulaski and
Allen Streets
Mary Philips
Bland and
Jones Sts
Municipal election set with strong tickets and high turnout
The city prepares for a highly anticipated municipal election noted for a calm campaign and large registration. Both parties claim strong tickets and many residents away temporarily have returned to vote. A full turnout of poll watchers and partisans is expected as voting proceeds.
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Supreme Court Upholds Increased Rates on Rail and Wire
The Supreme Court sustains railroad and wire rate increases, upholding war power over intrastate rates. Chief Justice White authored opinions on rail rates unanimously, with Justice Brandeis dissenting on telephone and telegraph decisions. The ruling dissolves North Dakota injunctions and upholds dismissals of Massachusetts and other state challenges enforcing higher intrastate rates.
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Railroad Administration
Postmaster General
Supreme Court
Congress
White
Brandeis
North Dakota
Massachusetts
South Dakota
Illinois
Kansas suit seeks to block rate hikes for post and rail
The state of Kansas and the postmaster general sought to declare rates in the state unreasonable and block their effect. The court ruled that government control resolutions and the president's proclamation gave the United States complete possession under war powers and that Congress could confer such powers to the president.
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Kansas
A.saiper
United States
Congress
Hungarian regime near end amid Vienna dispatches
Vienna reports say a government headed by Herr Gorman replacing the soviet regime in Hungary and invited to Versailles to discuss the Hungarian situation with entente representatives. In Ohio, W G Lee of Cleveland is re elected president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen at its triennial convention.
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Vienna
Basie
Switzerland
Hungary
Vienna Tageblatt
Iinet
Herr Gorman
Michael Karolyi
Versailles
Columbus
W. G. Lee
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Railroad
T. R. Dodge
A. KF. King
D. L. Cease
Brotherhood
Taft Cancelled Speeches At Iowa Rally On Covenant
In Des Moines a state rally under the National League to Enforce Peace featured speakers on the league of nations covenant. Although William Howard Taft headed the list, he canceled most addresses today due to a cold.
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Des Moines
National League
Willam Howard Taft
Austria presses for peace terms at St Germain amid unsettled Fiume dispute
Austria seeks right and justice from the allies as St Germain hearings outline renunciation of territories including Hungary and access through former Austro Hungarian lands. Fifteen day reply window set, fate of Fiume and Dalmatian islands unresolved amid Franco British Italian discussions.
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Trou ‘Lea
Renner
Austria
Hungary
Adriatic
Paris
Fiume
Dalmatian Islands
Wilson
Lloydeorge
Clemenceau
Orlando
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Germany
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Rhine
Austrian Chancellor Renner Appeals for Leniency at St Germain
At St Germain the Austrian delegation led by Chancellor Renner appeals for grace and fair treatment after World War I. The scene recalls Versailles as diplomats, including Clemenceau and Wilson, arrive for talks with Japan and China present. A translation mishap and a photographer’s fall briefly disrupt proceedings yet the ceremony proceeds.
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