German Cabinet Quits Amid German Peace Talks
Berlin reports say President Ebert stays in office temporarily as Germany faces cabinet reshuffles over the Versailles peace treaty. Unconfirmed word links Count Von Bernstorff to Foreign Affairs as Paris hosts talks. Von Brockdorff-Rantzau and Scheidemann depart, Noske favored as potential new premier amid pressure to sign.
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Weimar
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Foch Plans Confirmed by Allied Supreme Council
Paris June 20 the supreme council confirmed plans to resume the advance into Germany if the Germans fail to sign the peace treaty in time Marshal Foch Major General Bliss General Robertson and other military chiefs outlined the details The meeting occurred before news of the Scheidemann collapse and noted likely only a short delay after the time limit Baron Sonnino was absent but Cavallero attended indicating Italy’s stance remained unchanged by the Orlando government collapse
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Navy plans Atlantic fleet mobilization for Pacific transfer
The Atlantic fleet will mobilize at an eastern port late in July and depart for the west coast via the Panama Canal in August. Secretary Daniels is expected to ride as a passenger on one of the battleships unless unforeseen circumstances intervene.
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Villa chief told to refrain by General Edwin
El Paso June 20 General Felipe Angeles sent a request through a courier to Brigadier General James E Edwin for reasons U S troops crossed the border. Edwin replied that he would have nothing to do with the Villa chief nor his principal, stating the United States recognizes only one Mexican government. The message was forwarded to Major General Cadell and then to Washington. Benson arrives in New York from Brest aboard the Arkansas with 25 casual army officers.
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Washington
Benson
New York
William S Benson
United States Navy
Brest
Arkansas
Austrian Counter Proposals Progress Reported
St Germain notes from Thursday June 19 say Austrian counter proposals to the peace terms are being completed as notes are transmitted daily to the council of four through the French mission.
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Council of Four
Debate over League of Nations sparks new issue and Knox plan
Washington dispatch reports four hours of Senate debate on the League of Nations. Opponents revive calls for action amid charges of Catholic influence, while Elihu Root and Senator Knox press for a vote on peace terms without full league approval. Lodge returns to participate as talks continue with plans for possible action next week.
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Texas
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West Virginia Northern seeks to drop passenger trains
Charleston June 20. The West Virginia Northern Railway Company files with the public service commission to discontinue passenger trains number 1 and 2 between Tunnelton and Kingwood. The carrier says service is unprofitable and hinders coal traffic. A hearing is to be ordered around July 8.
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Ukrainians Attack Tarnopol and Dneister Front
Dispatches from eastern Galicia report the Ukrainian army concentrating between Gibrucd and the Dneister river and penetrating Tarnopol. The city’s population is fleeing as fighting continues Tuesday June 17.
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Pershing to visit London and Oxford for degree
General Pershing will travel to London for an unofficial visit contingent on German peace terms. During his stay in England he will go to Oxford to receive the degree of Doctor of Civil Law.
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England
Oxford
Commission to Investigate Pogroms in Poland Named
Paris June 20 President Wilson has appointed a seven member commission to investigate reported pogroms in Poland. The panel is headed by Henry Morgenthau former ambassador to Turkey and includes two other Jewish members. The action follows requests from Polish and Lithuanian governments.
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Harold Horkheimer's Death In Ohio Auto Crash
Harold Horkheimer aged twenty one was killed and his father Louis Horkheimer slightly injured when their car from Wheeling West Virginia overturned and rolled down an embankment near Kirkesville east of Columbus late this afternoon. The driver lost control while attempting to avoid a collision with another automobile.
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Army bill advances to Senate with 400000 force
Washington reports the senate military subcommittee backed an army of 400 000 for the next fiscal year. The full committee completed its review with minor changes and plans to report the measure to the senate. Printing will delay until next Monday. The bill provides about 800 million for military needs, compared with 731.6 million in the house bill. Proposals to raise aviation funding to 75 million failed. Subscriptions include 85 million for subsistence, 12.9 million for national guard, 500 thousand for post roads in Alaska, 500 thousand for intelligence, 1.85 million for welfare and education, and 14 million for ordnance versus 5 million in the house.
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Priests Strike at Loreto Over Pay Amid High Living Costs
A unprecedented strike by priests at Loreto, a famed Pilgrim site linked to the Nazareth legend, began after demands for better pay were denied. Masses and other religious duties were suspended as a result.
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Pilots Alcock and Brown Honored at Savoy Luncheon
Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Brown were feted at the Hotel Savoy in London where the Daily Mail presented the 16 000 pound trans Atlantic prize. The award recognized their historic nonstop flight from North America to Ireland.
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Carter Glass Honored at LaFayette College Commencement
Carter Glass secretary of the treasury received the honorary degree of doctor of laws at LaFayette College's eighty fourth annual commencement in Easton Pennsylvania on June 20.
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LaFayette College
Martial Law Proclaimed at Hamburg Harbor Zone
Martial law declared across the Hamburg harbor zone due to heightened raids on food depots, signaling a severe security response amid ongoing raids.
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Copenhagen
Labor endorses League pact amid heated AFL convention
Andrew Furuseth of the Seamen's Union leads opposition as organized labor approves the League of Nations covenant with labor provisions. He argues Paris changes eroded American ideals and warns the join may betray self determination, while Samuel Gompers and AFL officials seek clearer language and timely information.
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League of Nations endorsed with labor caveat debate continues
The inter national labor relations committee backed endorsing the league of nations with a caveat that it is not perfect from labor's view yet is a step forward. An amendment asserted that nothing in the endorsement denies Ireland's freedom. Baker announced the recruitment of 26,450 troops for the Mexican border across multiple corps. Methodists from the U S and overseas arrived in Columbus for the Centenary exposition opening ceremonies at the state fair grounds.
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Yale Defeats Harvard In Four Mile Varsity Rowing
Yale wins the four mile varsity race on the Thames at New London by a half length over Harvard after a grueling, closely fought duel. Harvard's crew made a late push but Yale pulled ahead, ending a long intercollegiate tie. Harvard also takes the freshman race while Yale wins the junior varsity at two miles.
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Writs of Error and Supercedeas Granted in West Virginia
Charleston West Virginia June 20 writs of error and supercedeas were granted by the supreme court of appeals in several cases Security Realty Investment Co against the Lewis Hubbard & Company from the Kanawha circuit court IW A Kennedy et als versus L B Burns et als from Kanawha circuit court over an oil and gas lease on Kellys creek State versus Osceola Statler from Ohio circuit court Slatler appealing from a thirty day jail sentence and a 100 fine for speed violations Alternative writ of mandamus returnable September 30 1919 was granted in the petition of Rufus Hensley against Judge Damron of the circuit court of Mingo county The petition argues a change of sentence after Hensley was convicted under state prohibition laws
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Kelly's Creek
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Osceola Statler
Ohio Circuit Court
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Damron
Circuit Court
Mingo County
Hensley
Swiss Mobilize Landwehr to Guard Rhine Frontiers
Swiss government plans for eventualities as Germany may refuse peace. Landwehr units will be mobilized tomorrow and the next day at Basel and Constance to protect the Rhine and northern frontier. Italian troops seize Vorarlberg, Austria’s western district, per a Bergen dispatch to the Thurgau Gazette.
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Bank Robbers Escape With 800 In Toledo Heist
Two bandits bound teller Miss Tessie Trudeau at the Ironville Peoples State Savings Bank in Toledo. They fled in an automobile with 800 dollars, while the vault held 12,000 dollars untouched as depositors entered.
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Mast
Attorney General Faces Heated Hearing Over Enemy Property Case
At a five hour Senate Judiciary inquiry Palmer, arguing against accusers, claimed German influence sought to discredit his enemy property program. He defended asset seizures as necessary while clashes with Harvey J. Andrews' counsel highlighted deep partisan tensions at the capitol. The session ended in disorder with plans for another hearing.
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Walsh
Telegraphers to Continue Strike Long After Action Denials
Chicago June 20 telegraphers will keep striking as long as the Wilson administration denies workers rights cited by President Wilson. Strike headquarters says companies spread false reports of desertions from the ranks to delay end of the action.
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Confiscation Suit Filed Over Liquor Auto In West Virginia
The first suit to confiscate an automobile used to haul liquor into the state was filed in Kanawha county circuit court. The State of West Virginia by Walter S. Hallanan, state tax commissioner, vs A. J. Becker, a Charleston steel manufacturer convicted in police court on June 14 for carrying twenty three pints of liquor in his machine.
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No Reprisals by Villa Declared After Border Clash
A courier from Villa's camp near Villa Ahumada arrived in El Paso with word that Villa will make no reprisals on American property or lives after his forces were driven back from the border Sunday night by American troops.
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