Knox Opens Debate on Ratification Delay and League Plan
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania urged delaying ratification of the peace treaty and leaving the League of Nations proposal for later study. He warned the covenant could create a super-government and threaten American sovereignty and withdrawal protections, while endorsing time to deliberate before locking in binding international authority.
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Knox
League of Nations
Washington
Senate
Pennsylvania
League
Nieress
McCumber
North Dakota
Foreign Relations Committee
Wi- Fon
House
Wilson
France
Germany
Versailles
Peace Conference
Inquire Into Surplus Food Stocks By War Department
Washington reports a prompt inquiry into surplus food stocks held by the war department. Senate military committee questioned C. W. Hare on storage quantities while a House resolution sought detailed reports from Secretary Baker. The House special committee on war department expenditures formed five subcommittees.
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Washington
War Department
House
Anu
Senate
C. W. Hare
Senate Military Committee
Taker
Treaeday
Massachusetts
Whica
Hearings Set on Army Bill and Food Stock Inquiries
The article notes separate hearings on supply and material expenditures with no start date for the food review. The Treadway resolution seeks details on food stocks on hand, offers for surplus, and contracts for acquisitions. Chairman Wadeworth said hearings on the army bill would close tomorrow and the panel aims to report to the Senate late this week.
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Treadway
Wadeworth
Setiaale Military Committee
Senate
British air conquers honored in grand London procession
London pays tribute to Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant A W Brown after their non stop trans Atlantic flight. Miss Marguerite Kennedy the fiancee of Lieutenant Brown joins the reception along with her father. The parade mirrors earlier demonstrations for Hawker and Grieve.
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London
John Alcock
A. W. Brown
Buston
Marguerite Kennedy
Brown
Dublin
Harry G. Hawker
Mackenzie Grieve
Jess
Lynching Thought Certain Near Avery
In Jones county Mississippi John Harfield a black man accused of assaulting a girl near Ellisville Sunday night is cornered in a swamp near Avery. Bloodhounds and a special train with passes were sent from Laurel to aid capture and a lynching is feared if he is taken alive.
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Jackson
Miss
John Harfield
Ellisville
Jones County
Avery
Laurel
Federal grand jury indicts druggist for whiskey sales
In Chattanooga Tennessee on June 17 the federal court grand jury returned an indictment against C. J. Hubert, manager of United Drug Company, charging him with rectifying and retailing whiskey just before adjournment.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Federal Court Grand
C. J. Hubert
United Drug Company
Root argues Congress exceeded powers in wartime beer law
Elihu Root contends Congress overstepped its authority in the wartime prohibition law and that the internal revenue collector controls brewers. In the circuit court of appeals he opposes the government's bid to lift a temporary injunction protecting brewers from prosecution and production interference. He warns of potential vast property losses and argues lawful businesses face destruction without proper compensation and safeguards.
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New York
Elihu Root
Congress
Collector of Internal Revenue
United States
Cirewuit Court of Appeals
Haug and Mayer
United States District
Gaffey
Reverue McElligott
Root
United States Brewers’ Association
Jacob Hoffman Brewing Co
Mr. Root
Amended Peace Treaty Renewed With Resentment
Berlin reports show mixed signs as Germans debate signing the amended Versailles peace terms. Crowds at Weimar hooted the German delegation, two members were struck by stones, and Berlin remained largely ignorant of treaty details amid press strikes.
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Berlin
Weimar
Associated Press
Paris
Versailles
Wilson
Belgium
David Lloyd George
Verdun
Mr. Lloyd George
M. Clemenceau
London
Germany
Clemenceau
Council of Five
France
Council of Ten
New Outrages Planned Anticipated by Justice Department
Washington reports rumors of radical plans to attack on Independence Day as the justice department increases precautionary measures. Officials gave few details but indicated steps are being taken to prevent any plot from succeeding. In other dispatches British and Russian reports describe Kronstadt harbor conditions and Bolshevik warship surrenders while Canadian Railway shopmen delay a nationwide strike order.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Dempsey Weighs 201 Pounds for Willard Title Fight
In Toledo on June 17 Jack Dempsey weighed 201 pounds in public after a dinner at his camp. Manager Jack Kearns and observers were surprised as he appeared in peak condition with copper skin from sun exposure. Willard and Dempsey sparred eleven rounds as they prepare for the July 4 heavyweight title bout.
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Toledo
Ohio
Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Demppsey
Whilard
Willard
Bond issue planned for federal land banks
The farm loan board announced a forthcoming $54,000,000 issue of four and one half percent bonds of the federal land banks. The bonds will be sold at 100 direct to investors by the banks and a nationwide group of investment houses. They will be tax exempt and offered in denominations as low as $25. Maturity is five years due in twenty years. Through May 31 the banks had issued $207,690,000 in bonds.
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Washington
Farm Loan ‘Board Today
Federal Land Banks
Etmall
Five Armed Bandits Escape With 65000 From West Cleveland Bank
West Cleveland Bank robbery ends with bandits taking 65000 after holding up employees and customers. Bank cash was checked by president W S Bailey who reported the amount. Bandits fled in a stolen automobile.
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Cleveland
Ohio
West Cleveland
W. S. Bailey
AFL delegates refuse to endorse general strike at Atlantic City
At the AFL convention in Atlantic City delegates refused to endorse recognizing soviet Russia but urged U S recognition of the existing Irish republic and voted against a general strike proposed for July 4 in support of Tom Mooney. The resolutions committee discussed Bolshevism as it reported on withdrawal of American troops from Russia.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Federation of Labor
Russia
United States
Republi
Tom” Mooney
San Francisco
Resolutions Committee
Climax Likely in Wire Strike Within Twenty Four Hours
National commercial telegraphers strike heads toward a climax as union leaders say decisions by Gompers and federation officers will guide any action. Western Union reports 50 percent of business affected, while Western Union employes contest the claim and say business remains normal.
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Chicago
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Mi Telegraphers Union
Plact
Wilson
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Western Union
Association of Western Union
Postal Telegraph Company
Uprisings Expected In July By American Defense Society
The American Defense Society warned mayors in 250 cities that general anarchistic disorders could erupt in early July as nationwide prohibition begins. They urged immediate formation of special forces of former servicemen to quell any uprisings and cited discontent from the liquor ban.
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New York
Foy
American Defense Society
Costa Rican Ex-Minister Arrives in San Salvador
Manuel Castro Quesada former Costa Rican minister to the United States arrived in San Salvador. He is said to proceed to Pernia Blanca Nicaragua the headquarters of Costa Rican rebel forces.
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San Salvador
Manuel Castro Quesada
United States
Bluefield Plans Welcoming Homecoming Celebration
A mass meeting is set for Friday afternoon at the Elks club to discuss Bluefield's home-coming celebration for returning soldiers. The city aims to raise about three thousand dollars for a dignified event, with over two thousand already in the treasury from prior efforts. The chamber of commerce urged public cooperation to ensure a successful gala day honoring the soldiers and their sacrifices.
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Elks’ Club
Bluefield
West Virginia
Bluefeld
Chamber of Commerce
Blufield
Public Testimonial Call for War Return Home-Coming
Citizens and families of soldiers and sailors are invited to take part in a mass meeting Friday to celebrate the war’s end and recognize personal and national sacrifice. The notice urges patriotic men and women to help make the home-coming celebration a great success.
Germany Mulls Signing Terms of Peace at Versailles
Verlin June 17 The Allied terms provoke doubt over German assent with officials predicting a negative reply. The German delegation may resist amid protests that saw delegates pelted with stones injuring Attache Meyer and others. Officials say the redlined changes spark universal dismay and Bolshevik fears rise with a refusal seen as an ultimatum.
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Frau Dorblush
Attache Meyer
Herr Meyer
Germany
Casualty Lists a Year Life War Update
Casualties reported by the war department come mainly from the French war office, which the department says is considerably over a year behind. Lt. Col. Farle Boothe, former head of the American Expeditionary Force central record office, estimates it will take about a year to fully check the French records.
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Washington
War Department
French War Office
Department
Farle Boothe
Central Record Office
Mexico protests troop incursion
Washington reports General Candido Aguilar issued a formal statement calling the crossing of U S soldiers into Mexican territory a violation of sovereignty and hoping the Juarez situation is adjusted. Officials said no formal protest or reply would be made and noted no other communication from Mexico.
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Washington
Candido Aguilar
Carranzas
United States
Mexico
Juarez
General Aguilar
State Department
Villistas
el Paso
Texas
Wenilar
Rogo
Phillips
Carranza
Night Sessions Planned to Pass Remaining Bills
Night sessions of the Senate were set to start tomorrow to push through the remaining appropriation bills before July 1. Senate Republican leaders announced the plan with Senator Curtis of Kansas formally notifying that the District of Columbia appropriation bill would be the first on the agenda.
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Washington
Senate
Curtis
Kansas
District of Columbia
Uneasiness Over American Safety In Northern Mexico
Reports from El Paso tell of rising concern for American citizens as U S troops push into Mexico to counter Villa. Miners and companies order employees to border, while Villa's forces threaten reprisals near Juarez and Parral.
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el Paso
Texas
Mexico
Villa
Juarez
Casas Grandes
Chihuahua
Colonia Dullhe
American Smelting and Refining Company
Parral
Cust Mining Company
Cusihuihiachte
Onc
Manuel Dieguez
Edward A. Dow
Carell
Martin Lopez
Hhis
San Lorenzo Church
Iuares
Carr
Twenty-Fourth
Ohio approves financial relief bill over veto
Columbus reports the Ohio legislature passed a financial relief bill for cities and school districts despite Governor Cox vetoes. The measure, accepted by narrow majorities, will become law in ninety days unless a referendum is filed, in which case it would be inoperative and treated as a veto.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cox
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