Telegraphers Strike Widens Under Burleson Order
AP reports that a nationwide telegraphers strike expanded as Postmaster General Burleson issued a directive affecting telephone companies under government control. Union leaders claim the order covers striking workers, while guarantees against discrimination are sought before further action. President Konenkamp said about 25,000 are involved and rail lines may be affected. WASHINGTON June 6. Burleson’s order targets complaints handling through officers or representatives.
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Commercial Telegrapher’s Union of America
Konenkamp
Wasslngton
Oyes
Wir Control Board
Resolution to bar alien labor in railroad job competition
A June 16 convention of the International Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen approved a resolution to eliminate alien labor from competition with American workers in railroad positions. The measure targets Japanese workers and will be sent to the U.S. president and both houses of Congress. J. F. McNamee, editor of the union magazine, was endorsed.
I W W Harvesters Routed in Lincoln Train Raid
Lincoln police raided a Burlington freight train and arrested a small band of Industrial Workers of the World. The leader claimed recruitment and said the group was bound for Kansas harvest fields as migration to the west began. He estimated 50 percent of harvest hands in Kansas Nebraska and the Dakotas were I W W members.
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Britons Complete First Nonstop Atlantic Flight
London June 16 AP reports Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Brown completed the first nonstop Atlantic crossing in a Vickers Vimy, landing near Clifden Ireland after a 1,900 mile flight. The crew escaped serious injury despite a bog landing and were aided by the wireless station staff before breakfast.
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Pavilion Under Construction in Gil Park for Wyoming Welcome
Workers began a 75 by 400 foot dancing pavilion in City Park to host Wyomingites, including the 448th Field Artillery and other soldiers, during next week’s welcome. The 148th arrival date is uncertain, with plans for parades, meals, and vaudeville entertainment.
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Capitol Building
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Ant
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Oetas
Port Bugsell
Villa Attacks and U S Cross Rio Grande End in Retreat
American troops in a punitive operation near Juarez report heavy Villa casualties and U S losses as cavalry and artillery clash south of Velita Texas. Gerald Angeles and Villa leaders vow continued resistance amid disputed casualty figures and prisoner counts.
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FL Paso
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Juarez
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Chigas
Bind
Velita
Texas
Villa
Adobe Villa
Hornbrodk
Wardie
Varagosa
Felipe Angeles
Trea
Francisco Villa
Reseels Promptly Retreat By The Associated...
Fragmentary wartime dispatch describes General Felipe and forces retreating toward a river settlement near Jaures. The report references a headquarters conriot and a 6 mm line, with limited readable details on positions and movements.
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Felipe — Anelon
Allies Call German Terms Harsh and Final Seven Day Reply
The final Allied reply to Germany outlines seven days for acceptance of peace terms. It retains core provisions, with some modifications on Silesia, Prussia, and armed forces, and proposes early League of Nations membership if obligations are met. Clemenceau stresses Germany’s heightened responsibility for the war and its atrocities.
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League of Nations
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Europe
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Balkans
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Belgium
Somewhere in Mexico June 16 reported
A fragment from the Ft. Angeles area notes events in Mexico on June 16. The brief mentions general topics without clear names or details.
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General Angeles
Mexico
Bomoewhere
Invasion of Mexico Debate Stirs Senate and House
Discussion of Mexico affairs erupts in Congress over the Rio Grande crossing by American troops. Senators Watson King Fall and Representative Golf urge action and clarification on presidential or war department orders and Mexico obligations.
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Rio Grande
Congress
Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
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War Department
King Democraci
Utah
Foreign Relations Committee
Fall
New Mexico
House
Golf
New York
United States
México
Leno
Bank Robbery in CLEVERLASH Stolen Car Fled With Cash
Five armed men ambushed workers at Daily Bank in CLEVERLASH Ohio late at night. They tied a guard, held two clerks, and escaped in a stolen automobile with an estimated R20 000 in currency. Two robbers faced Pistons while the fifth kept the car running. The incident details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Cleverlash
Ohio
Governor Urges Wyoming Welcoming 148th Field Artillery Return
The governor asks Wyoming residents to extend a warm welcome to the 148th Field Artillery and other veterans returning from service. He notes soldiers from across the state will demobilize and urges towns to meet them with hospitality, highlighting the regiment’s proud wartime record.
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