Federation Opposes Wartime Prohibition and Peace Terms
June 14 reports from Paris and Washington indicate Germany will receive two days to study revised peace terms to be presented Monday. Three days for response follow, with possible resumption of hostilities next Saturday if Germany refuses. The peace treaty is described as a near rewrite, while Knox’s league covenant resolution faces Senate opposition.
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Governor Ernest Lister Dies In Seattle
Governor Ernest Lister died at Seattle General Hospital after a period of unconsciousness. He collapsed during the spring legislative session and Lieutenant Governor Louis Hart took the oath as governor and proclaimed a 30 day mourning period. Remains to be buried in Tacoma with Hart as the succeeding governor.
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Lister
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Alaska Mining Stocks Rise in New York Quotes
Alaska Gold gains 3 percent and Juneau Gold up 2 percent in yesterday's mining stock quotes from New York via the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
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Locomotive Explosion Kills Several Near Avondale
A passenger train locomotive exploded at Avondale near Fort Worth on June 14, killing several people the Associated Press reports.
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Army Planes Return From Rose Festival
Five of seven Army aero planes began the return trip from Mather Field at 4 PM heading toward England. Captain Jack Alcock and Lt. Salem piloted the Vickers biplane with Governor Olcott aboard, Arthur Whitten Brown the navigator, aiming for Sacramento tonight.
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Salem
Arthur Whitten Brown
Sacramento
Villa Ready to Attack on Juarez
June 14 an Associated Press report from Juarez says Villa's camp shows rebels adequately armed and mounted on horseflesh resembling cavalry. General Angeles declines to reveal plans while Carranza defenders expect to resist. Carranza officials claim Villa forces sit about twenty miles south with an estimated 20 000 rebels.
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Trainmen of Canada vote to strike in Winnipeg
Officials of the Winnipeg switchmen and trainmen locals voted to strike that night. The move is expected to cripple freight service, with Mayor Gray hinting settlement news may come within twenty four hours.
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Government railways bill stalled in Alaska appropriation talks
June 14 report says the deficiency appropriation bill funding a 2 million dollar government railroad for Alaska remains in conference with no date set for reporting. In Vallejo the collier Saturn left Mare Island with civilian crew for Cordova to overhaul wireless stations, due back July 10.
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Recognition of Russian Soviet Government Urged by Federation
Atlantic City June 14 Delegates of the American Federation of Labor submit about two hundred resolutions urging recognition of Russia's Soviet government and the fight against the blockade. A bitter floor fight is expected when the Soviet resolution is considered. Other proposals seek Irish independence a six hour work day action to lower living costs and condemnation of the postmaster general.
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Army appropriation bill for 1920 passed by House
The House approved the 1920 army appropriation totaling 718000 dollars and providing for a temporary army of 300000 men. The War Department had sought 2250000000 dollars in the original measure.
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Associated Press
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Railroads May Not Have To Raise Rates
The railroad administration reports increased grain business in the northwest last week, potentially offsetting a deficit and avoiding a rate hike. The surge in grain shipments is cited as a key factor in possibly keeping freight rates steady despite financial pressures.
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North West
Nome Steamer Fleet Blocked by Fog and Ice
June 14. The steamers Victoria and Senator and other ships of the incoming fleet are stalled by dense fog and heavy ice. After three days, prospects for immediate arrival at Nome are poor. Officials note the ice is the heaviest in many seasons and earlier hopes of an early landing fade.
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Private Walter Toy Rejoins Family in Winlock
Tacoma June 14 Private Walter Toy of Winlock Washington discharged from Camp Lewis to join his wife and nine children. Toy 60 is believed oldest private in the army. He served eighteen months in France.
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North Dakotans Acquitted In Court
A U S district court dismissed a suit by 42 North Dakota taxpayers who challenged the constitutionality of the National Non-Partisan League industrial program.
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Silver Producers Plan to Control Ore Prices
A proposed alliance of silver producers aims to regulate ore prices by emulating copper export associations. London currently exerts price control. Treadwell company offers a $10 reward for information leading to arrest of those who filed two false fire alarms recently.
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London
Treadwell Company
Hundred Thousand Protesters Rally In Washington Against Prohibition
Labor leaders led by Samuel Gompers arrive in Washington to oppose national temperance laws. AFL delegates march with bands and signs in a large anti prohibition display before the Capitol steps. Prohibition supporters observe as Randall of California watches the events.
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Congress
Telegraph strikers report piled messages at relay points
Chicago front reports heavy message files at Western Union relay points as railroad operators refuse to handle business for strikers. Iowa and Indiana towns lose service. Chicago later notes strikers offer to return to work for Postal Telegraph if wages are adjusted after government control of lines.
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Iowa
Indiana
Postal Telegraph Company
Villistas Camped Outside Juarez as Threat Looms
Villa's rebels are camped outside Juarez and it is unclear when they may attack. Alcock is a veteran flyer who served on the Turkish front and was captured by the Turks.
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Juarez
Grigsby Goes to Capital as Delegate from Alaska
George B. Grigsby led Alaska delegate race with 2,518 votes to 1,618 for Jones from partial precincts. Grigsby, already ahead by about 900, expects a larger margin as full returns arrive and heads to Washington to contest his seat. Canvassing board may reconvene next week.
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Daily Times
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Congress
Alaska
Jones
Washington
Governor Urges GOP to Back Johnson for President
San Francisco June 14 Governor Stephen sends a letter to the Republican conference urging support for Hiram Johnson for the presidential nomination.
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Associated Press
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Republican Conference
Hiram Johnson
Behrends Named War Savings Campaign Head in Alaska
Juneau's B M Behrends appointed by State Director Frederick W. Graham to direct Alaska war savings stamp organizations.
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Alaska
Seattle
Associated Press
Frederick W. Graham
B. M. Behrends
Juneau
Washington football captain earns Distinguished Service Cross
William J. Coyle of Seattle, a former University of Washington football captain, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. The Washington notice cites his bravery in military service and honors his sacrifice.
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Associated Press
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Seattle
University of Washington
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