Germans Propose Plebiscite Test Before Accepting
Berlin dispatch reports the German National Assembly is to decide Saturday whether to order a plebiscite on the peace treaty. If ordered, voting must reach Paris by 6 49 p m Paris time Monday unless an extension is granted. Earlier reports had said preparations were ready for a plebiscite across Germany within 48 hours.
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Associated Press
Tional Assembly
Weimar
Paris
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Germany
Allied forces prepare for Berlin push as arms move to Rhine
In Coblenz on June 18 Allied troops from American British French and Belgian units near the Rhine complete their concentration ahead of a potential Berlin advance. Artillery and transport move across bridge points while First and Second divisions hold the bridgehead and the Third and Fourth divisions ready for possible action.
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Marshal Foch
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Berlin
Rhine
Cologne
Goblena
Mayense
Foch Forms One Front From Rhine To Danube
Paris dispatch reports Marshal Foch will create a single front against Germany stretching from the Rhine to the Danube and extend it to include the Grecko Slovak Romanian and Polish forces.
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Paris
Marshal Foch
Rhine
Danube
L'Intransigeant
German peace delegation may seek extra time in Paris
Reports from Paris indicate the German peace delegation may request a short extension of the time limit for signing the peace treaty while still agreeing to sign the document.
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Paris
Weimar
Italian Cabinet Resigns as Peace Conference Turmoil Grows
The Rome cabinet resigns after a failed confidence vote as Premier Orlando seeks parliamentary explanation. German delegates signal opposition while many German officials insist allied demands must be met, intensifying peace conference uncertainty.
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Germany
Chamber of Deputies
Rome
Orlando
New York Guardsmen Demonstrate Emergency Efficiency
Ten regiments of the New York state guard showed their readiness by rapid mobilization to protect ally facilities. They moved through city streets, car barns, public works, and the homes of prominent citizens, conducting practice drills with precision and speed.
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New York
New York State Guard
Crack Fifteenth Cavalry to Reinforce Fort Russell
Rumors in Cheyenne and Fort Russell say the crack 15th Cavalry will arrive soon to relieve the 21st Infantry battalion. Most 21st members are drafted and will be released at an early date.
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Fort Russell
45Th Cavalry
15Th Cavalry
21St Inft
Fort Kuscal
21St Infantry
Senate Debates League Politics Trigger Public Railing
Washington June 19. Debate on the league of nations shifted to political ground in the senate with party feeling rising as Senator Williams Mississippi Democrat charged Republicans stacked the committee against the league. Senator Moses New Hampshire Republican replied that the Paris mission was stacked with Democrats. Vice President Marshall halted the out of order exchange as Senator Thomas Colorado Democrat pressed the Knox resolution.
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League of Nations
Senate
Williams
Mississippi
Foreign Relations Committee
League
Moses
Hampshire
Tlinois
Paris
Marshall
Thomas
Colorado
League of Nation Covenant Incorporated
Right of Referendum Upheld by Ohio Court
Judge E B Dillon of Franklin County Common Pleas Court upheld voters right to approve or disapprove the federal constitutional amendments. The ruling allows a referendum on both the federal prohibition and woman suffrage amendments unless reversed by higher courts.
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Ohio
Columbus
E. B. Dillon
Franklin County Common Pleas Court
Willard Objects To Ban Dages On Jack's Fists
Toledo June 19 The champion Jess Willard urged that Jack Dempsey be allowed to use plain cotton bandages with light tape in the ring for the July 4 title fight. He said the ring should show the bare hands to avoid an effect of heavy protection and that Dempsey should use the same minimal wrappings.
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Toledo
Jack Demapsey
Jess Willard
Willard
Toledo Boxing Commission
Dempsey
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Wilson Speech in Brussels Highlights Belgian Resolve to Join League
President Wilson told Belgium's chamber that the war exposed violations of treaties and Belgium's neutral status, urging equality among nations. He argued the league of nations unites governments and people in a common duty, noting Belgium's suffering as proof of the need for collective security.
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Petsfogging
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Brussels
Chamber of Deputies
Park
Belgium
League of Nations
League of Nation
Orlando resigns as Italian government falls after vote
In Nome June 194, the Italian government resigns after an adverse chamber vote. Premier Orlando announces resignation with his cabinet and King Victor Emmanuel withholding acceptance as deputies reject his motion to debate confidence.
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Nome
Chamber of Deputies
Orlando
Prohibition Debate Aligns Labor Leader with Bolshevism Link
In Congress Representative Cooper of Ohio condemned Samuel Gompers as not speaking for organized labor in opposing prohibition. He argued the liquor traffic aided by German brewers threatened to ally with anarchy and bolshevism unless concessions were won from government and society.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Representative Cooper
Olio
House
Wyoming Agent Opposes Continuance of System
Hearings on legislation to rigidly enforce the long and short haul clause of the Interstate Commerce Act were completed by the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. Intermountain Territory supporters and industry representatives argued for policy changes to prevent water competition from squeezing farmers.
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Senate Inter-State
Commerce Committee
Inter-Mountain Territory
Lincoln Green
Southern Tollroad Company
Lyons
Luckenbach and
American-Hawaiian Steamship Companies
Commerce Commission
Attitude of Governor to Big Fight Unknown
Governor Cox ill at his home near Dayton with no official word from Columbus on steps to block the Willard Dempsey prize fight in Toledo set for July 4. Officials imply Cox will not interfere. Lieutenant Governor Brown says he lacks legal authority to act.
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Columbus
Cox
Dayton
General Assembly
Toledo
Brown
Senate panel agrees on 400000-man Army plan
Washington June 19. A provision in the army appropriation bill to maintain four hundred thousand officers and men for the next fiscal year was tentatively agreed to today by the full military sub committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army
California Liquor Referendum Likely On Ballot
Referendum petitions with California Secretary of State contain slightly more than 10 000 names. State law requires 24 434 signatures to place the measure on the ballot at the next election.
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Associated Prona
Sacramento
Galif
Secretary of State
California
Weather Sketch for Wyoming Foreast and Weekend
Partly cloudy conditions expected in Wyoming on Wednesday and Saturday with little change in temperatures. Light winds and small overall variation in high and low readings across the forecast period.
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Wyoming
Gorth
Villa Heads For Fastnesses Far South Of Border
Report from El Paso on June 19 states Villa’s main column moved south of Samalayuca toward Santa Clara canon about 175 miles south of the border wounded among them. Scattered Villa bands remained near the Juarez border as an observer noted five rebels sighted opposite Ysleta and a second band seen nearby. An airplane scout operated along the border without crossing.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Samalayuca
Juarez
Villa
Tesa
Villa General
Santa Clara Canon
Rio Grande
Francis Glover
Iewin
Ysleta
Federal troops pledged to protect Mormon settlement in Juarez
Five hundred federal troops were sent to Cassa Grandes near the Mormon colony to guard the district against Villa raids. The move follows a state department request to shield American personnel and property. Three alleged ammunition thieves were arrested, held for trial, accused of trying to steal 1,000 rounds of U S mate ammunition imported for federal troops from El Paso.
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Cassa Grandes
American State Department
el Paso
Campaign opens as Dieguez moves on Villa in Mexico
General Manuel Dieguez arrives with 2000 federal troops from the south to pursue Villa and his followers. He succeeds General Augustine Castro who becomes sub-secretary of war in charge of the portfolio. Dieguez brings motor trucks and artillery to the northern campaign.
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Villa
Augustine Castro
Mrason City
Labor Federation Rejects Move to Form a Political Party
Atlantic City June 9 The American Federation of Labor unanimously rejected the suggestion that organized labor form a political party. The convention adopted a reconstruction program described as a declaration of independence for working people and urged full value and compensation for services rendered.
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GITY
American Federation of Labor
Labor
No Danger of Bolshevism Here Says Allen
Governor Allen of Kansas told the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen in Denver that government ownership of railroads could be rejected and joint operation by unions and rail officials would be the fairest solution for the public. He argued Bolshevism was not to be feared in the United States, comparing Europe’s 1917 era to Almira in 796.
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Mr. Allen
Kansas
Brotherhood of Locomtive
Phun
Moloves
Europe
Almerim
Six Thousand Students Arrested in Amoy China
Puchow reports 6 000 students arrested and held by Chinese and Japanese military authorities in Amoy China as tension rises between forces and authorities.
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China
Puchow
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