Allied troops ready for intervention as Germany opposes treaty
German cabinet remains silent on allies reply while mood shifts against signing. Berlin reports anticipate full resumption of hostilities if Germany stalls, with troops massing for possible advance. American forces under General Liggett stand ready to move. High American ships with provisions held in Downs pending peace signing.
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Weimar
Associated Press
Germany
Copenhagen
Berlin
Copnehagen Politikens
Coblenz
Associated Pass
Liggett
Deal
England
Downs
German Delegates Stoned at Versailles Misunderstanding
A crowd in Versailles stoned German peace delegates and injured two French chauffeurs after misreading an act of a German typist as provocative. Paris reports Premier Clemenceau apologized to the German delegation and expressed regret for the incident.
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Paris
Associated Press
Clemenceau
Versailles
Demand Burleson Removal At Federation Convention
Atlantic City June 18 The Federation of Labor urged President Wilson to remove Postmaster General Burleson. The convention boos projected issues as James Duncan of Seattle provoked a protest over the Defense League's Russia demonstrations linked to the Mooney case. William Patterson of San Francisco opposed the Mooney strike.
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Burleson
Atlantic City
Associated Press
Federation of Labor
James Duncan
Seattle
Duncan
Money Defense League
Russia
Wilson
Mooney
William Patterson
San Francisco
Burelson
No Tingaling Calls Heard in Reno Town
Bell telephone lines in Nevada are tied up by a strike of operators and linemen. In Sacramento, June 18, two to three hundred telephone workers in Northern California joined the strike.
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Reno
Associated Press
Bell Telephone Lines
Nevada
Sacramento
Assciated Press
California
German crops reported better than usual for season
Berlin reports German crops this season are better than usual though weather has hindered growth. Food Minister Schmidt says Germany needs much allied foodstuffs anyway.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Schmidt
Germany
American Aviators Return Home From Across Atlantic
Commanders Tower Reed Little and Richardson of the NC fleet flew across the Atlantic and sailed for America aboard the transport S e p p lin. They received a big sendoff before departing.
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Brest
Associated Press
Willard Enlists Old Sparring Partner for Training Camp
Toledo June 18 AP Willard to add former sparring partner Steamboat Bill Scott to his training camp. Dempsey now weighs 201 pounds.
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Toledo
Associated Press
Bill” Scott
Willard
Williard
Dempsey
Prohibition Fate to Be Decided by House Saturday
Washington June 18 The house judiciary committees plan a Saturday vote on Representative Gardner's proposal to authorize the President by proclamation to modify wartime prohibition.
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Washington
Associated Press
House Judiciary Committees
Gardner
President Wilson and wife visit Belgium on tour
President Wilson and Mrs Wilson arrived at Asinkerke where they were greeted by King Albert and Queen Elisabeth. They toured the Belgian front and then proceeded to Zeebrugge and Brussels to inspect devastated areas and the parliament.
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Belgium
Asinkerke
Associated Press
Wilson
Zeebrugge
Brussels
Labor unions back Gompers plan at Washington convention
Bellingham June 18 The state Federation of Labor considers backing a single union plan and the formation of a state labor party. Radicals and conservatives are expected to clash during the convention while it likely supports President Gompers in the fight against Bolshevism. Lord Northcliffe in London underwent a successful operation and is reported in satisfactory condition.
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Bellingham
Wash
Associated Press
State Federation of Labor
Gompers
London
Lord Northcliffe
Daylight Saving Law Repealed by House
Washington June 18 Associated Press reports the House passed a bill to repeal the daylight saving law with a mandate to end on the last Sunday in October.
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Washington
Associated Press
House Today
Dempsey In Better Condition Than Expected
Dempsey surprised fans by his weight as hot weather took its toll and observers thought he would drop weight. Joe Chip, an 8 middleweight, has joined Willard's camp.
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Toledo
Associated Press
Dempsey
Joe Chip
Willard
Bodies recovered from wreck as divers resume search
Juneau reports sixteen bodies brought in by the Clopek as divers Smith Doonvan and Dawson work on the Princess Sophia scene. Identified victims include Sholseth Turner Faires McClellan Lepage McMahan Lachlan Smith Clover Shimada and others with at least six more to come on the next trip. Smith says more corpses will be recovered this summer.
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Juneau
Daily Times
Robert Smith
John Doonvan
Robert B. McLachlan
Dawson
Sydney Smith
Atlin
J. M. Clover
Fortymile
G. Shimada
Richard H. Davis
White Pass River
C. F. Orovile
California
J. Segber
President of Brazil In Ship Accident
The French cruiser Jeannedeare is disabled at sea and Brazil's President Pessoa, aboard the cruiser, is rescued by the transport Imperator while en route to the United States.
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Brazil
Washington
Associated Press
Jeannedeare
Pessoa
United States
Imperator
Memoirs of Moltke Not to Be Published in Germany
Paris June 18 AP reports the German government will suppress the publication of General von Moltke memoirs criticizing Germany’s prewar and wartime policy. The move aims to curb critical reflections on the war era.
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Paris
Associated Press
von Moltke
Germany
Attempted Raid on French Naval Jail Fails
June 18 Brest AP reports two hundred French soldiers with a red flag tried to enter the naval jail to free imprisoned sailors. The assault failed and there were no casualties.
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Brest
Associated Press
New York Legislature Grants Roman Suffrage by Acclamation
Albany June 18 The New York legislature passes women's suffrage without a dissenting vote. The measure grants universal suffrage to women and was approved in a swift, unified session.
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Albany
N. Y
Associated Press
New York
Americans urged to leave Mexico amid Villa threat
The U S State Department warns Americans to evacuate Mexico as Villa forces are feared to launch anti American actions El Paso area residents show shifting attitudes as observers report Villa gunfire near El Paso while General Aguilar and General Pablo Quiroga pursue Villa troops in Chihuahua Juarez details indicate ongoing military activity and cross border tensions on June 18.
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Mexico
VILLA
EL Paso
Associated Press
American State Department
EL Paso Chamber of Commerce
Vilstas
Juarez
Galiana
Chihuahua
Pablo Quiroga
Spartacans try to seize President Ebert repulsed by lone sentry
A lone sentry with a machine gun repulsed a mob of about fifty Spartacans attempting to raid the castle housing government members in Weimar. The attackers sought to seize President Ebert Premier Scheidemann and Defense Minister Noske.
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Weimar
Associated Press
Ebert
Scheidemann
Gustave Noske
Canadian Soldiers Raid Epsom Police Station
In London four hundred Canadian soldiers attacked the Epsom police station to free an arrested comrade as hostility over delayed homeward sailings grew. One officer was killed and several wounded.
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Epsom
London
Associated Press
England
New Cruisers Likely Assigned to Pacific Fleet
Six high speed battle cruisers under construction will probably be assigned to the Pacific fleet reorganization. The ships possess characteristics suitable for Pacific duty and are not due for commissioning for more than two years.
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Pacific
Washington
Associated Press
Alaska Mining Stock Quotes Reported
Alaska mining stocks in New York quotations show Alaska Gold at 13 1 8 and Alaska Juneau at 2 with June 18 listings.
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Alaska
New York
Associated Press
Alaska Juneau
Rumors Claim Radicals Plan Independence Day Outrages
The department of justice reports rumors of new outrages allegedly planned by radicals for Independence Day. Precautions are being taken despite the information being meager and uncertain.
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Washington
Associated Press
Department of Justice
Wilson to Visit West in Defense of League
Secretary Tumulty's letter notes President Wilson will tour the western states in July to defend the League of Nations. The trip aims to bolster support for the league amid ongoing political debate and opposition.
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Wilson
San Francisco
Associated Press
Tumulty
West
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