Telegraph strike complications amid union demands and traffic reports
In Chicago and St Louis reports say commercial telegraph business remains near normal in major routes despite union claims of 18 000 idle operators. The Order of Railroad Telegraphers ordered 80 000 railway workers to stop handling commercial traffic after 6 am Saturday, with AFL support for the Electrical Workers of America strike planned for June 16.
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EB. J. Mariion
Order of
American Federation of Labor
Electrical Workers of America
J. Konenkamp
New York
Tip
Association of Western Union
Western Union
Chicago
Konenkamp
Burleson
Postal Telegraph Company
Postel
Dozen Escape From Leavenworth Prison Camp
Twelve inmates escaped from Fort Leavenworth disciplinary barracks in a series of breaks. Reports say three escaped yesterday afternoon, three today, and six more this afternoon, with authorities launching a search.
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Leavenworth
Leavenworth, Kans
United States
Fort Leavenworth
Strike at Detroit DETHOXT Ends Early
Detroit reports a sudden strike at DETHOXT on June 13 with workers returning to work as conditions for peace talks proceed. Officials note the stoppage impacted local production and transportation networks.
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Detroit
Cmme
Dominion may be preparing to take hand
Winnipeg June 12 Senator Gideon K Robertson federal minister of labor arrived today and it was intimated at citizens' committee headquarters that he is armed with wide authority in connection with the strike situation. The chief concern of the civic authorities is the resumption of street car service paralyzed for more than four weeks. Mayor Gray and other officials had declared cars would operate today but action was postponed.
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Winnipeg
Gideon K Robertson
Citizens’ Committee
Gray
Renewed Allied Talks Tip Immediate Resumption of Hostilities
From Paris reports via Echo de Paris Marshal Foch and General Weylan conferred with Premier Clemenceau on resuming hostilities and a coordinated allied advance. The piece notes Count Von Brockdorff Rantzau’s commitment risks and predicts a Scheidemann government change to a moderate socialist cabinet with Mathias Erzberger joining.
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Marshal Foch
Weylan
Clemenceau
Heart OF
Germany
Pans
Marcel Hulin
Echo de Paris
Count von Brockdorff Rantzau
Scheidmann
Mathias Erziger
German Armis Commission
Ukrainians Seek Allied Recognition for Ukrainian Mission
A Ukrainian diplomatic mission arrives in London with a second delega tion en route to Washington. The group reports satisfaction with its reception at the Foreign Office and urges coordinated Allied military action against the Bolsheviks along with formal recognition of Ukrainian representatives.
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London
Diplomatc
Washington
Sibm
Adultery Trial Ends with Fines and Imprisonment
Joseph Meltz and Mrs. Rosie Abrahamowicz were found guilty of adultery before Justice Edwards. They each received one day in jail and a $100 fine. The verdict sparked a court-room melee as spectators clashed and police were called.
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Joseph Meltz
Rosie Abrahamowicz
Accord Reached on German Peace Terms at Paris Conference
June 2 Paris reports a complete accord in principle on German counter proposals. French and American circles express gratification after weeks of deadlock on Silesian questions pre admission of Germany to the League of Nations and treaty drafting details. Germany’s entry is not timed but may occur at the first league meeting if conditions are met.
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Paris
Germany
I of Nations
Robert Geerl
Colonel House
Clemencvnu
France
Impanaae
Tofar
Lloyd George
Glemanceau
Londo
He Counell
Uefe
Republicans Move to Force Knox Resolution Before Treaty
Senglor Knox of Pennsylvania seeks Senate declaration that it cannot accept the League of Nations linked to the peace treaty. The Foreign Relations Committee amended to drop a policy commitment to combat future threats to Europe’s peace. Democratic members blocked, along with Senator McCumber, 5 to 2. Supporters aim for early Senate action before Versailles Council meeting. League supporters vow lengthy debate rather than a quick vote.
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Washington
Senglor Knox
Pennsylvania
Senate
Europe
Friends
McCumber
North Dakota
League
Pittman
P Enent
Nevada
Ths
Versailles Council
Weather Outlook for Wyoming Sees Partly Cloudy Friday
Forecast indicates partly cloudy conditions across Wyoming on Friday with a chance of showers in the far eastern area. Saturday may turn windy with potential showers, especially in eastern regions, as systems move through.
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Wyoming
Vaserverg Sentenced for Forgery and Escape Plots
Ralph Vaserverg, an army lieutenant, is sentenced to ten years at Port Leavenworth for overstaying his service and using prison presses to forge blank treasury warrants. He planned to cash Wien and wear a major's uniform as forged government securities circulated nationwide. A hearing was set next week on forging and passing government securities.
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New York
Jime
Port Leavenworth
Ralph Vaserverg
Treasury
Expected Battle of Juarez Yet Unfought
Early reports describe skirmishes along the Mexican side of the La Grande with advancing forces under General Angeles and General Villa near Juarez. Commanders say they are not apprehensive of an attack as fortifications and reinforcements shape a tense stand near the city.
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Juarez
Juanez
Angelos
la Grande
Francisco Gonzales
Cerranea
Asao
Calad
Angeles
Francisco Villa
Gommarese
Deas
Elt
Humber
Quiroga
Villa Abriada
Ditavez
Juares
Oulroka
Guadlupe
Feaneleco Villa
Villa Ahimuda
Villa
Mexican embassy releases El Paso counsel general telegram
The Mexican embassy publicized a telegram from the Mexican counsel general in El Paso Texas noting a "wily of Juarez" and a statement regarding the date. The message suggests a titled phrase or event tied to Juarez with unclear specifics in the readable text.
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Associated Preen
Washington
el Paso
Tex
Juarez
House Slashes Army Bill Merits in Proviso Skirmish
The House delayed final action on the 1920 army appropriation bill after a skirmish over a proviso barring use of any unexpended funds for land purchases. A point of order by Rep Crisp and sustained by Rep Campbell blocked the land purchase provision. Reductions totaling 96.5 million were made, bringing the bill to about 618.65 million, amid debates on wartime land acquisitions at Camp Benning and Fort Sill and concerns over authority and waste.
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War Department
Crisp
Georgia
Campbell
Kansas
Trom
Lund
Republicrans
Sinea
Madden
Repudtican
Minois
Jane
Camp Benning
Sindar
Sik Oklas
Japanese Warships Rush to China Amid Anti-Japanese Fervor
Reports from Tokyo state anti Japanese agitation is spreading in Shanghai Hankow Nanking and Canton signaling possible broad foreign movement. Several Japanese warships have been hurried to Chinese ports and shipping at Chiense ports nearly stopped due to a boycott causing heavy losses to steamship firms.
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Associated Prong
Tokio
China
Shanghai
Hankow
Nanking
Canton
Chienese
Wyoming Coal Mines Report Fewer Men and Shorter Weeks
Cheyenne reader WM Roberts challenges State Labor Commissioner Marty Hoffman's statement that Wyoming coal mines employ fewer workers yet offer three or four days a week. Roberts cites visits to southern and northern fields showing many mines operate two days or less, with unions restricting production and workers facing longer layoff periods. He argues Hoffman’s claims misrepresent local conditions and could mislead outsiders.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Fribune
Marty
Hoffmin
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Burns
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