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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1919

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Cabinet Changes Hint at Peace Talks Yet To Come

report notes lack of confidence leads to ten cabinet resignations in Orlando delegation. Germans expected to sign peace treaty. change in delegation personnel indicated. short extension of time may be asked as Fach continues preparations to meet any contingency that may arise.

Fach Signor Orlando Italy Wilson Adriatic Associated Press Germany Paris Foch

Italian Premier Orlando Resigns After Deputies Vote

Rome reports Premier Orlando announced his resignation and that of the cabinet after the chamber of deputies rejected his motion of confidence on foreign policy. King Victor Emmanuel III reserved decision on acceptance as the vote stood 259 to 78.

Associated Press Rome Chamber of * Deputies Orlando Victor Emmanuel Chamber of Deputies

Italy Parliament Rejects Government Confidence Vote

Premier Orlando told the chamber that Italy would seek a secret session to explain foreign policy while urging firmness with the Allies and the Adriatic question. The vote of no confidence passed 259 to 70, signaling political turmoil as Germany weighs peace terms and a broader European settlement continues.

Associated Press Rome Chamber of Deputies Orlando Jin Chamber Italy Germany Austria

Belgians Bid Wilsons Farewell After Victory Tour

King and Queen of the Belgians hosted President Wilson with three speeches and a battlefield tour. Hoover and Belgian officials praised American aid as the guests attended a luncheon and formal dinner while the Brussels chamber applauded Wilson’s call to elevate the Brussels legation to embassy and to back the League of Nations.

Associated Press Brussels Wilson United States Chamber of Deputies Pat Hymans America Ite Herbert Hoover League of Nations League of Rights

Rhine and Foch Prepare to Press German Defense

Paris dispatches report Rhine ready to advance if Germany stays firm before the treaty deadline. Foch extends his line to the Danube to strike from that region if needed. German officials may seek a brief extension to sign, but indications point to signing.

Ohio Governor Pressed on Toledo Prize Fight Action

With Governor Cox ill at his Dayton home, leaders in Columbus debate if he can or will block the Willard Dempsey bout planned in Toledo on July 4. Lieutenant Governor Brown says he has no authority, while Republicans and Democrats dispute the governor's powers and precedent.

General Assembly Toledo Cox Brown Prince Sai North America Ohio Oia Mexico Senate House Dayton James M. Cox House of Representatives Willard-Dempsey

Clendenin Is Sentenced For Taxable Liquor Sales

Rufus H. Clendenin former Kanawha county prohibition officer is sentenced in federal court to thirty days in jail and a $100 fine for selling liquor without tax payment. The offense occurred while he served as county officer and liquor was seized in the line of his duties. defense moves to set aside verdict and appeal likely.

Clendenin Inharleston W. Va Rufus H. Clendenin Kanawha County

Father Confessed to Slaying in Greek Town Case

Margaret Licelio, 16, in Smithport jail awaiting trial for the murder of Tony Grecco, allegedly confessed earlier to shooting Grecco when he attacked her. Authorities now say her father killed Grecco when he demanded money, according to her latest confession.

Greeco Bradford Margaret Licelio Smithport Tony Grecco Greece

Villa's Main Column South of Samalayuca

Arrivals from the Samalayuca district report Villa's main column south of Samalayuca Tuesday morning with wounded. believed moving toward Santa Clara canyon 175 miles south of the border. An airplane scout along the border found dismounted bands near Yaleta. Carranza denounced in Mexico City extra edition seized locally.

Fl Paso Tex Samalayuca Villa Juarez Villa Ia Santa Clara Canyon Badgar Tobin Francis Glover Erwin Yaleta Carranza Mexico City

Plebiscite Probable in Germany on Saturday

Berlin reports private advices say the German National Assembly may order a plebiscite on the peace treaty for Saturday. If ordered, voting must reach Paris by 6 49 p m Monday Paris time unless extension is requested. Previous reports said such an election could be completed in 48 hours.

Berlin Copenhagen Paris Germany

Complete Concentration of Troops Saturday

Coblenz reports the concentration of American British French and Belgian forces will be completed Saturday under Marshal Foch. Several hundred thousand allied soldiers stand ready to march toward Berlin if the Germans do not sign peace terms. Artillery and trucks move across the Rhine at Cologne Coblenz Mayence and other points as divisions in the American area prepare for possible action.

Associated Press Coblenz Marshal Foch Germany Berlin Rhine Cologne Mawyence

Dirigible R-34 Delayed Return From North Sea Cruise

Milnburgh June 19 The giant British airship R-34 on an extended flight will not return to base until Friday morning unless winds abate. At 11 this morning the commander reported being 130 miles off the Scotch coast in strong winds but the craft was behaving admirably. He was ordered to cruise over the North Sea until landing conditions improved.

Associated Press Milnburgh North Sea

Senate panel backs 400000 army plan for next year

In Washington on June 19 the senate military sub committee tentatively agreed provisions in the army appropriation for maintenance of an army of 400000 officers and men next fiscal year. The house bill had proposed 509000 and was cut to 300000 by the war department.

Washington Senate Woian War Department

Organized Labor Rejects Political Party Formation

The American Federation of Labor adopts a reconstruction program calling for workers rights and welfare measures, including higher wages, eight-hour workdays, public ownership of waterways, housing aid, and limits on immigration, while opposing partisan politics and advocating labor participation in policy.

Executive Council Alligses

Convention denounces labor party and defends democracy

The record condemns autocratic power within a democracy and criticizes Congress for meager labor department appropriations. It accuses lawmakers of favoring financial interests and cattle over human beings, while opposing creation of a political labor party.

Congress Department of Labour Departments of Commerce and Agriculture

Ohio referendum on federal amendments upheld by judge

In Columbus on June 11 the Franklin County Common Pleas Court ruled that Ohio voters may approve or disapprove actions of the state legislature ratifying federal constitutional amendments. Judge KE B. Dillon upheld the decision, which if not overturned by higher courts will allow referendums on both the federal prohibition and woman suffrage amendments ratified by the legislature.

Ohio Columbus KE. B. Dillon Franklin County Common Pleas Court

Methodist leader links beer issue to German propaganda

Clarence True Wilen, general secretary of the board of temperance for the Methodist Episcopal Church, told the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee today that agitation for permit legislation to continue brewing beer with two and three quarters percent alcohol was part of a well organized propaganda backed by German brewers and brewery workers.

Frerman Washington Clarence True Wileen Board of Temperance The Methodist Episcopal Church Senate Judiciary

Burleson Denounced as Greatest Midfit in Public Office

Massachusetts Democrat Representative Gallivan assails Postmaster General Burleson in Washington, urging the President to hurry home and clean house. He accuses Burleson of maltreating workers and declares his continuance a menace, while Mississippi Democrat Sisson defends Burleson and mail service aims.

Washington Gallivan Massachusetts Burleson United States Wilson Democratic Party Sisson Mississippi

Chaloner Seeks Sanity Ruling in New York

John Arm strong, deemed insane in New York but sane in Virginia, obtained a New York state supreme court order directing Thomas T. Sherman to show cause why Chaloner should be declared sane and given charge of his property. The order returns July 8. Chaloner is exempt from arrest as an incompetent until June 26 under a federal order connected to a libel suit.

Chaloner New York John Armstrong New York State Virginia Supreme Court Thomas T. Sherman

League of Nations Debate Shifts Ground in Senate

Debate on the league of nations moved into political partisan lines in the Senate with Williams charging Republicans stacked the committee and McCormick claiming the Paris mission was filled with Democrats. Thomas, taking a clear stand, opposed the Knox resolution and urged cautious Senate action while pledging continued discussion tomorrow.

McCormick Paris Thomas Washington League of Nations Senate Williams Mississippi Foreign Relations Committee League Moses New Hampshire Illinois Marshall Colorado League of Nations Covenant Incorporated Lis Sheppard Texas Sherman Vatican Mget Wilson Representative Temple iRepublican Pennsylvania Temple Polk Lincoln Johnson Grant

Pennsylvania Senate approves woman suffrage amendment

In Harrisburg on June 19 the Pennsylvania Senate passed the joint resolution ratifying the woman suffrage amendment to the federal constitution by thirty one to six. It was sent to the house for action before the legislature adjourns next Thursday.

Pennsylvania Senate Harrisburg Loase

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