Union Officials Claim Tie Up Will Soon Be Complete
Chicago June 12 union officials say 15000 telegraph operators were out and the tie up would finish by Monday Yet commercial business mostly runs normally in big city routes Western Union says strike a complete failure Postal Telegraph reports traffic moves with no interruption Officials report many workers return despite strike calls Burleson cited as blocking discrimination rule. Logan West Virginia reopens after weeklong strike closures
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Chicago
Commercial Telegraphers Union of America
St. Louis
KE. J. Manson
Order of
American Federation of Labor
Konenkamp
Burleson
Postal Telegraph Company
Western Union
Postal
Logan
W. Va
S. J. Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers Union
Huntington
Charleston
Biplane Vimy to Make London Prize Run Today
The Vickers Vimy biplane is set to fly between 3 and 4 pm for the London Daily Mail $50,100 prize. Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Brown reported a successful second trial flight as preparations continue in St Johns Newfoundland.
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St. Johns
N. F
London Daily Mail
Jack Alcock
Alcock
House Delays Army Appropriation Bill
Washington June 12 Final action on the 1920 army appropriation bill was delayed in the house after a brisk parliamentary skirmish over a proviso barring land purchases by the war department from unexpended balances. Deductions totaling 90 million were made, reducing the bill from 810 million to 218.65 million as debate over postwar land spending continued.
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Washington
War Department
Crisp
Georgia
Campbell
Kansas
Rules Committee
Hungarians Optimistic on Danube City Capture
Paris reports Hungarians buoyed by recent wins over the Czechs and determined to seize Presasburg, a Danube industrial hub. Czech forces reorganized under French officers after Italian leaders were replaced. peace circles fear Hungary’s superior equipment. Delegates in New Orleans approve a sister Liberty Monument at Hampton Roads and call for Von Bernstorf trial.
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Paris
Presasburg
Danube
New Orleans
Travelers’ Protective Association of America Today
Hampton Roads
Wilson
Count von Bernstorf
United States
Allies Accept Kolchak Omsk Government Support
Paris report says the Allied powers reply to Admiral Kolchak acknowledges his May 26 reply and signals de facto recognition of the Omsk government. Signatories Lloyd George Wilson Clemenceau Making pledge support including munitions and supplies for Kolchak’s campaign. The despatch notes Orlando among signatories.
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Associated Press
Paris
Council of Four
Admiral Kolchak
Omsk
Kolchak
Orlando
Labor dispute may end today in rail walkout talks
A mediation board from Washington will confer with Norfolk and Western and local leaders in Pinefield and Elks Hall to settle the walkout. Freight embargoes and halted coal shipments ripple along the N and W system as shop crafts threaten wider strikes.
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Noroslis and Western Railway Company
Washington
Elks’ Opera House
Roanoke
Bluefield
Pinefield
Norfolk and Western
Norfolk and Western Railways
Lwhor
Repeal of War Time Prohibition Urged
Washington June 12 Representative L C C Dyer of Missouri cablegram to President Wilson renewed his appeal for presidential action setting aside war time prohibition of light wines and beer It is irresponsible for a law to be passed repealing war time prohibition Mr Dyer told the president It is not needed now as a war measure or for food conservation Any delay in accomplishing its repeal will result in disaster to thousands of people.
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Washington
L. C C. Dyer
Missouri
Wilson
Oday
Yer
Injunction Refused in Excise Tax Case Against Coal Company
The Kanawha county circuit court refused an injunction to stop Walter S. Hallanan from collecting the excise tax on six months income for the Turkey Knob Coal Company of Charleston. The decision will be appealed to the state Supreme Court. The company contends the tax law is not retroactive beyond the December 3, 1918 fiscal year end. Blythe Healey, a Paden City resident, returns home alive after being listed as killed in action for over a year. He worked at Vulcan Iron and Steel and had entered military service early in the war.
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Charleston
W. Va
Walter S. Hallanan
Turkey Knob Coal Company
Kanawha
Supreme Court
Paden City
Blythe Healey
Vulcan Iron and Steel Mill
Senate passes bill to acquire French war cemetery
Without debate the senate approved a measure authorizing a commission to establish an American cemetery at Bay Cemetery in Paris Washington to bury American soldiers who died in France during the war. The bill appropriates 500000 dollars for the cemetery project.
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Bay Cemetery
Paris
Washington
Senate
France
Hill
Will cripple the telephones strike in Atlantic City
The American Federation of Labor backs a strike to cripple U S telephone systems starting Monday unless Postmaster General Burleson and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers reach a satisfactory agreement. Samuel Gompers will chair a joint committee to work with electricians on grievances in Washington and avert walkout. The federation also urges Congress to fund the U S employment service until permanent establishment.
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Atlantic City
American Federation of Labor
Burleson
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
United States
Samuel Gomperys
Washington
Burison
Wilson
Mr. Burleson
Congress
United States Employment Service
Brazilian president-elect Dr Epitacio Pessoa sails to United States
Lisbon reports Dr Epitacio Pessoa president-elect of Brazil began a voyage to the United States on Tuesday June 10 seeking diplomatic and medical discussions. The departure signals upcoming engagements with U.S. officials and international counterparts.
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Lisbon
Epitacio Pessoa
Brazil
United States
Dillonvale mayor vows to block red flag demo July 4
Steubenville Ohio June 12 Mayor George Neel of Dillonvale in talks with Sheriff W T Baker and county officials to prevent the Industrial Workers of the World from raising the red flag during Independence Day festivities in Dillonvale. He warns he will deputize and arm citizens to stop the Bolsheviks if needed.
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Steubenville
Ohio
George Neel
Dillonvale
W.T. Baker
Tillonvale
Eugene Deba
Victor Berger
Neel
Richmond committee to protest federal employee activity
A Richmond committee of the central trades and labor council will present a protest to the Labor Department in Washington against alleged political activities by Federal Employment Service agents in Virginia.
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Richmond
Central Trades and Labor Douncil
Labor Department
Washington
Federal
Virginia
German Counter Proposals Move Toward Peace Accord
A complete accord in principle has been reached on German counter proposals in the peace talks. The deal covers Silesia, Germany’s admission to the League of Nations, and reparations, with details to be drafted by Friday night and delivery to Germany not before Saturday night.
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Associated Press
Aris
Germany
League of Nations
Lord Robert Cecil
Colonel House
Clemenceau
France
Makino Joins Big Four to Create Big Five in treaty talks
The treaty text notes Baron Makino of Japan joining President Wilson and the Big Four to form the Big Five. The change allows Japan more direct concurrence on decisions as the council reshuffles procedures to integrate the new member.
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Council of Five
Germany
Baron Makino
Wilson
Lloyd-George
Clemenceau
Orlando
Comedia
Anti Japanese agitation grows in Shanghai and major ports
Advices from China report a serious spread of anti Japan ese agitation, especially in Shanghai Jiangtow Nanking and Canton, with signs it could spark a broader anti foreign movement. Several warships of the Japanese China squadron have been harried to Shanghai. Shipping at Chinese ports has virtually ceased due to a boycott, causing heavy losses to steamship companies and exporters.
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Tokio
Associated Press
China
Shanghai
Jiangtow
Nanking
Canton
China Squadron
Berger Hearing Adjourns Over Espionage Charge
The House special elections committee adjourned the Berger hearing to July 7 after Mil waukee Leader editorials tied to Victor Berger's espionage act indictment. Berger seeks time to prepare evidence, with counsel Henry F. Cochems challenging the committee's jurisdiction. In nearby New York, radicals raid the Russian soviet offices and seize materials.
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Washington
Milwaukee Leader
Victor Berger
House Special Elections Committee
House
Cochems
Germany May Not Sign Treaty Shows Delegation's Doubt
Paris reports the German delegation lacks clarity on the instrument to ratify due to conflicting modifications. French observers think the current government and delegation will not sign and expect the rise of a radical socialist administration to accept the treaty.
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Paris
Associated Press
World peace progress noted as talks move toward final German reply
Paris sources say allied governments have reached agreement on all disputed points, with the German counter proposal to be drafted and sent for final reply within five days. In Austria Hungary a communist government is feared. Noske in Germany vows to stay in office to stabilize the country. Kolchak receives allied support signals, while China faces anti-Japanese agitation potentially turning anti foreign.
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Associated Press
Council of Four
Paris
Council
Germany
League of Nations
Upper Silesia
Austria-Hungary
Austria
Knox resolution on League of Nations to come up early week
Washington reports the Knox measure to sever the league from the peace treaty is placed on the senate calendar for early next week. Supporters plan a quick vote while opponents vow a lengthy discussion and a strong fight to block action before the Versailles conference.
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Washington
Knox
Pennsylvania
Senate
League of Nations
Foreign Relations Committee
Europe
Friends of the
Robinson
Arkansas
League
Commission Lacks Authority Over Local Telephone Rates
Charleston reports the public service commission citing a US Supreme Court ruling to deny authority to the Chesapeake and Potomac and Bluefield Telephone Companies on rate-change applications. Juarez remains in federal control as rebels surround the city, with reports of potential advances by rebel forces beyond two to twenty miles.
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Charleston
Supreme Court of the United States
Burleson
Public Service Commission
Chesapeake and Pomotac Telephone Company
Bluefield Telephone Company
Juarez
Mexico
Juarezigo
Francisco Gonzales
Insurance Man Dead in New York Dinner Heart Attack
John B. Lunger vice president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society and longtime executive for several insurers died of heart disease during a hotel dinner last night. The death was confirmed in an announcement today by his business associates.
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New York
John B. Lunger
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Twelve Prisoners Escape From Fort Leavenworth
Twelve prisoners escaped from the United States Army disciplinary barracks at Fort Leavenworth. Three escaped yesterday afternoon, three this morning, and six this afternoon, according to a Leavenworth police notification. Morgantown report notes farm bureau federation urging repeal of daylight saving law.
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Leavenworth
Kansas
United States Army
Fort Leavenworth
Morgantown
State Federation of Farm Bureaus
West Virginia
Bolshevist Propaganda Probe Opens Session
A joint legislative committee investigating Bolshevist propaganda in New York began its session with attendance limited to committee members witnesses and newspaper representatives.
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New York
Joint Legislative Committee
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