Peace conference work advances on German counter proposals
Associated Press records slow progress as peace commission efforts to reply to Germany stall with no set date. The Council of Four reconsiders the western frontier of Poland while German delegates brace for potential upheaval amid Bavarian and Berlin strikes and calls to meet the German Assembly.
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Associated Press
Council of Four
Poland
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Cologne
Rhineland
Berlin
Karl Trimborn
Paris
German National Assembly
Renner
St. Germain
Feldkirch
Germany
Bavaria
Munich
Levine Nissen
Russians vow elections for constituent assembly after Bolshevik defeat
The Omsk government pledged to hold elections for a freely elected constituent assembly in Russia as soon as Bolshevik forces are defeated. The Paris Peace Conference was told the national movement aims to restore unity and democracy, with power transferred to the assembly once tyranny ends.
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Washington
Russia
Paris
Omsk
National Assembly
Munich Faces New Uprising By Opposing Spartacans
Berlin reports a Bavarian cabinet error in approving Levine Nissen execution sparks fresh Spartacan threats. A general strike spreads, Die Freiheit blasts the government, and calls rise within the Independent Socialists as peace talks loom and the Weimar congress nears.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Levine Nissen
Die Freiheit
Weimar
Ebert
Scheidemann
Hugo Haase
Bids Open for 100 Miles of State Roadways Across 15 Counties
In Columbus on June 4 1924 bids will be opened by State Highway Commissioner Cowen on June 13 for contracts to build about 100 miles of road at an estimated cost of 1 237 104 83 dollars. The projects cover Defiance Delaware Fairfield Huron Lake Montgomery Ottawa Sandusky Union Columbiana Geauga Lorain Mahoning Portage and Trumbull counties.
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Columbus. O
Cowen
Defiance
Delaware
Fairfield
Huron
Lake
Montgomery
Ottawa
Sandusky
Union
Columbiana
Geauga
Lorain
Mahoning
Portage
Trumbull
Government Revenue Men To Continue Their Work
Storekeepers gaugers and revenue employees fear job loss on July 1 as national prohibition begins Commissioner Roper states the Internal Revenue Bureau will keep surveillance over bonded whisky warehouses until Congress repeals the tax
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Roper
Commercial Tribune Bureau
Munsey Building
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Internal Revenue Service
Congress
Those Who Save Come In Time To Own Homes And Businesses
A concise reflection on savers achieving ownership of homes and businesses through timely financial discipline, tying savings to citizenship engagement and enduring personal advancement.
American Damages Against Germany Total Near 1 Billion
Washington June 7 Acting Secretary Polk reported to Congress that American claims against Germany amount to nearly 1 billion dollars. Submarine warfare accounts for about 600 million, with about 300 million tied to American property in enemy territory. He urged 595 thousand dollars for war officer and clerk salaries to handle growing claims.
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Washington
Germany
Congress
Polk
Department
Welty pushes war contract probe for frauds in 1918
Representative B F Welty of Ohio demands a thorough investigation of alleged wartime frauds including lathe purchases by the air craft department and a favored bid by Monarch Machine Tool Co. He cites specific invoices and prices plus tire sale losses and hay weight disputes, urging action despite limited support from party leaders.
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Hughes
Aircraft Department
Monarch Machine Tool Company
Sidney
Quartermaster’s
I Street N. W
City of
Washington
Department
Monarch Machine ‘Fool Company
Fairbanks Company
Monarch
Shelby County
Henry Joseph
Grayling
Mich
Quartermaster Department
Hood
Louisville
Congress
Hog Island
Timothy Hay
Timothy Straw
National Guard to reach 424 800 under defense plan
The War Department approves expanding the National Guard to a possible 424,800 enlisted men under the national defense act. Ohio could raise to 17,600 guardsmen with fiscal year funding for supplies, encampments, and officer pay. Major General Jesse Mel Carter urges rapid reorganization and readiness across states.
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France
Flanders
War Department
Congress
National Guard
Ohio
Jesse Mel. Carter
Militia Bureau
National Army
Carter
Indians and Woodmen In Outing Competition
Visitors at Chester Park Saturday enjoyed a joint outing where the Red Men of Wyoming Tribe No 7 and Cumminsville Camp Modern Woodmen of America competed in athletic events. Everett Cope William Heil and Albert Cope led the Red Men program while George C Loos oversaw Woodmen activities. The Liberty Social Club also featured an athletic schedule compiled by Frank Ott Frank Lehnhoff and Jacob Bermile.
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Chester Park
Red Men of
Wyoming Tribe No. 7
Cumminsville Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
Everett Cope
William Heil
Albert Cope
George C. Loos
Liberty
Frank Ott
Frank Lehnhoff
Jacob Bermile
Nonpartisan committee urged to avoid war era scandals
The speaker calls for a nonpartisan panel to ensure fairness in investigations, noting that during the war neither the President nor Secretary Baker considered political aims of volunteers and warning against a repeat of the beef trust scandal of the Spanish-American War.
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Departments of War and Justice
Tam
Welty
Champ Clark
House
Claude Kitchin
Representative Welty
Representative Campbell
House Committee On Rules
Baker
Trial of French Reds Reveals Anarchist Network Ties
Zurich report says sensational statements link an anarchist band to a 1917 Mont Cenis train explosion that wounded French soldiers. Bombs from Berlin and Hindu financial support, including California, are cited as aiding the group. Enrico Malatesta sought to join. a German consul connected to Berlin supplied bombs. A Young Turk aide arranged literature delivery to Persia and Afghanistan. Major Zeigler noted buried explosives and river deposits.
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Zurich
Mont Cenis
Italy
Aar
Berlin
America
California
Enrico Malatesta
London
Tabriz
Berne
Alise
Ardaya
Enver Pasha
Persia
Afghanistan
Constantinople
Zeigler
German Army Material and Batteries Linked to Defendants
The court hears that items found with some defendants are German army material of excellent quality. Prof. Silbersmid of the University of Zurich testified that the electric batteries in the defendants’ possession originated in Germany.
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Prof. Silbersmid
University of Zurich
Germany
St George High School prepares for Commencement exercises
Thirty five graduates will receive diplomas at St George High School exercises Sunday June 15 at St George's Church Corryville. Solemn mass at 8 am and diplomas in the assembly hall at 2 30 pm officiated by Rev Antonine Brockhuis with a 3 pm graduation service led by Rev William D Hickey.
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St. George High School
St. George's Church
Jefferson and Scioto Street
Corryville
Assembly Hall
Antonine Brockhuis
O. F
William D. Hickey
Clotilda B. Bairnsfather
Cecilia F. Baur
Cecilia M. Bayer
Alma M. Berning
Agnes A. Breitfelder
Catherine M. Byrne
Mildred C., Curran
Coleta B. Helmig
Marie M. Kauffmann
Loretta M.kohler
Teresa E. Lieb
Hilda J. Lorenz
Albert A. Seibel
Jerome A. Stenger
Clarence W.tausch
John I. Terrill
Norbert M. Trapp
Edward A. Vogele
Walter C. Wehrhoff
Mexico to Use Tanks in Anti-Rebel Campaign
Mexico City May 19 The War Department builds a tank on original lines to employ new warfare against rebels in Sanctipas, signaling a bold upgrade in military tactics by the government.
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Mexico City
War Department
Mexico
No Civilian Camps Planned This Summer
War Department announced there will be no civilian or reserve officer training camps during the summer due to lack of funds. The notice was given to Charles F. Pike, chairman of the Military Training Camps Association.
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Ashington
War Department
Charles F. Pike
Military Training Camps Association
Taft Ends Speaking Tour in Albany on League Covenant
Former President William Howard Taft wrapped up a long speaking tour urging U S ratification of the League of Nations covenant. Speaking in Albany he urged close scrutiny of the covenant and warned that significant Senate amendments could leave the United States at war with Germany while others trade with the league members. He outlined four progress steps including arms limitation open diplomacy and peaceful dispute settlement.
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Albany
N Y
W. H. Taft
United States
League
Taft
League of Nations
United States Senate
Germany
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