Signing of World Peace Treaty at Versailles Opens with Tense Absences
At the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles on Saturday the peace treaty was signed amid cold receptions and protests. Germany’s delegates signed first while President Wilson led the Allies in signing and a dramatic crowd surge followed the leaders. China did not sign and General Smuts protested aspects of the settlement.
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War ends five years after Sarajevo crime headline
The world war concluded five years after the Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassination, with dates noting the Sarajevo killing on June 28 1914 and the first American troops landing in France on June 26 1917, alongside related events and anniversaries.
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Former German Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg Seeks Trial
Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg, former German chancellor, asks allied powers to place him on trial in place of the former emperor. He offers to be judged for Germany's acts during his term and says he values reasonableness. The request was sent June 25 to President Clemenceau.
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Wilson Urges Acceptance of League Covenant After Peace Treaty
President Wilson issues an address via Secretary Tumulty urging Americans to accept the league of nations covenant without changes. He argues the treaty creates a new world order, ends conquest, safeguards national rights, and establishes international law with sanctions to promote peace and justice.
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England Thanks Americans King George Praises War Bond
King George sends a message to President Wilson praising the American people for their support and the allied victory. He notes shared sacrifice, justice, and freedom, declaring the United States and Britain brothers in arms now joined as brothers in peace.
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Volcanology Progress In Hawaii And United States Plans
The Agriculture Department expands volcano observation including Kilauea in Hawaii with Prof. T A Jaggar Jr in charge. Since 1913 funding comes from the Hawaiian Volcano Research Association as the Weather Bureau plans broader volcanology work across the US. Hammer and Tongs quotes a Georgia bishop about Russia, contrasting Bolsheviks and cadets amid infighting.
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Cinocinnat! Enquirer
Debt Affirmed in Household Dispute
A domestic dispute centers on claims of debt and ownership as a wife seeks answers about a figure named Doctor Brown. The husband insists the doctor is connected to medical issues affecting the household.
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Dry Cleaned Resolve From a FourYearOld
A grandmother recalls a stubborn four year old who refuses face washing stating she will have it dry cleaned. The child asserts the plan with firm resolve and a humorous twist on cleanliness.
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Not So Much Jack with You Asked by God
A whimsical exchange from an Indianapolis Star item features a god asking for Jack and proposing a 50 50 split with nine. The reply insists it cannot owe that much, framing a humorous mythic dialogue.
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