Worldwide postwar tensions and troop moves outlined
The Navy plans two equal divisions for Atlantic and Pacific. Wilson prompts league of nations opposition in Senate. Tax return extensions granted for fiscal years ending January 31. Hurley seeks private help to dispose of $75 million in war equipment. Officers' deaths in France exceed aviators. Berger seat contest in Congress may span months. Army reduction to 300,000 proposed. Germany's league entry seen as counter to rival eastern alliances. Britain to issue four percent victory loan in 11 years. Roget fails Atlantic crossing attempt. Carson faction defeated in East Antrim. resignation hinted. Pogroms in Russia and disappearances in Paris noted. Brazil freed fleet returns to Rio. Yildiz Palace fire. Minor located in Coblenz. England eyes anti-foreigner moves. race tensions in Britain. Japan-China tensions rise. Shanghai ships redeployed. Chilean unrest denied by government. Bonar Law urges German sign on peace pact. Pershing to move 375,000 troops from France to America.
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West Coast Daily The Sun ceases over press censorship
The Sun of Vancouver stops publication after refusing to bow to Typographical union demands for censoring news. Nome Alaska welcomes two steamers with 700 passengers through 30 miles of ice as the first icebound voyage of the year.
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Americans Urged to Flee as Villa Threat Looms Near Casas Grandas
North Mexican tensions rise as Villa forces advance toward Casas Grandas near Colonia Dublan. The El Paso chamber notes unease among Mormon communities and warns Americans to depart while possible. U S troops pursue Villa, raising risk to border property and workers.
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Six New Battle Cruisers Headed for Pacific Fleet
Washington June 18 six high speed battle cruisers under construction for the navy likely will join the reorganized Pacific fleet. Navy officers say these vessels suit Pacific conditions and may form a separate division. Plans for two equal Atlantic and Pacific fleets were being prepared for Admiral Taft for submission. ships not ready for two years.
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Tenson
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Bias Ag
Repatriate Aliens Amid War Riots Across Britain
London reports that due to riots in Liverpool Cardiff and elsewhere involving colored men the British government will repatriate aliens arriving during the war at the earliest convenience. Most affected are Chinese nationals with some British subjects among the negro population though deportation of these is resisted. authorities may offer free passage and money to encourage voluntary departure.
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Two Officers Found Guilty on Fraud Charge
Des Moines June 18 Arthur Koerner of Washington D C and J Whead of Norfolk Va were found guilty by a federal jury yesterday of conspiracy to defraud the government They face sentencing later Koerner and Rhoad were accused of bribing army officers at Camp Dodge over salvaged army supplies Similar charges against Alexander Gross of Denver were dismissed
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Denver
German Emperor Not Wanted Back at Home
Berlin June 17 Former Emperor William belongs in the pathologic ward and is not wanted by Germany, declared Hermann Muller majority socialist leader in a speech before the majority socialist convention. Muller warned Prussians interested in such a move that a majority of the German people would not permit his return.
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Freight yards crippled as Winnipeg strike widens
Winnipeg June 17 freight yards were badly crippled when a large group of firemen switchmen and enginemen joined the general strike. Additional strikers among running trades could not be learned but passenger service was near normal. Strike leaders threatened to extend the walkout to western points by midnight.
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Market Report From Chicago Livestock Prices
Hogs receipts 56 000 with prices generally lower and top at 21.30. Cattle receipts 16 000 with bidding slow and beef, calves and feeders showing varied gains and losses. Sheep receipts 11 000 with fat lambs and yearlings selling strong to high, lambs around 16 about 16.75 to 16.50.
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Omaha hog and cattle market summary with mixed receipts
Hogs receipts at 10 000 with prices mostly 10 cents below yesterday. Top hogs around 21 to 21. Cattle receipts 4700, market slow with stockers steady and beef steers priced from 12 to 15.50. Sheep receipts 10 000 with lambs steady to 25 cents lower and ewes at 38 to 49.
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President Wilson to Return Home After Short Paris Stay
President Wilson plans a brief Paris visit after returning from Belgium next Friday. He will travel with Mrs. Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson, his physician, leaving Paris by special train Tuesday night and returning Friday morning. He is expected to visit Belgium on Wednesday or Thursday.
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Allied Reply From Paris Presses German Delegation
The Allied reply to Germany’s counter proposals was handed to Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau by Paul Dutasta at 6 09 PM in Versailles. The draft includes civil control provisions for the left bank of the Rhine and notes a five day limit to sign or reject. German negotiators are expected to seek an extension for replying due to receiving only one revised treaty copy.
Berlin Aims for Radical Treaty Changes Before Sign
Berlin reports a campaign leader insists Germany will not sign the peace treaty unless the entente outlines the most radical modifications. The government cautions against predicting the exact outcomes in the next 48 hours and rejects alleged draft changes as inadequate to justify a shift in stance.
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Europe Must Pay Money Owed to United States
The article reports debate among American peace mission specialists on whether Europe should repay war advances. Financial advisers argue repayment would burden Europe and undermine self reliance, noting France Italy Britain and the US tax burdens.
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German Troops Pouring Into Lithuania Province
Warsaw reports June 17 that German forces push into Lithuania, holding Riga to Kovna lines and occupying railways banks and schools in Riga Libau Kovna and offering places. Fierce fighting with Bolsheviks continues with no quarter given.
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Doctors Boost for Beer
The Allied Medical Association of America adopted a resolution at its New York convention declaring brewed lager beer essential in treating certain cases and endorsing beer with not more than 2 percent alcohol. Light wine, if pure, was endorsed as beneficial in certain medical cases.
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Many Autoists In Montana Violating Law On Dimmers
Helena reports an estimate that about fifty thousand Montana automobile owners violate a 1910 statute requiring non glare dimmers. The article notes the rule bans bright front lights and warns drivers not to display headlights that blind oncoming or opposing traffic. It cites Senate Bill 33 enacted during the recent session.
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Montana
Sixteenth Legislative Assembly
Cascade County Bonding Petition Seeks Special Election
The Commercial Club of Cascade Falls and the Great Falls Merchants association petition Cascade county to call a special election to approve a 500000 bond issue for road building. They claim issuing bonds at the September 2 election will save the county money by using federal aid and enable millions in permanent highways for half the usual cost.
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Cascade County
Dangerous to Pasture Stock on Winter Wheat
Te 1. Butler, a Montani Agricultural college agronomy field agent, warns that pasturing winter wheat is risky.Stock eat tender shoots at the base and uproot plants, delaying growth may reduce yield and harm roots. If June rains arrive, plants recover by producing more shoots once not damaged.
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Montani Agricultural College
Astute
Billings Health Board Fights For Good Milk
Billings health officials rate milk quality by dairy, with fourteen dairies labeled fair nine as bad and four as very bad. The department aims to push only good milk on the market and urges local dairies to raise standards or risk losing operation in the city. Wholesome milk is described as the cheapest food, while bad milk is costly and harmful.
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Livingston Man Missing Sparks Search Across Towns
Seth J. Dodge superintendent of the local flour mill disappeared Tuesday June 3 after leaving Livingston for Helena. A wire to his wife claimed he would go to Great Falls and return Thursday June 5. Sheriff McClarty ex-Senator Darroch and others joined the search. his wife remains prostrated.
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Text Book Conference Completes State Contracts
Helena state text bank commission held a Saturday meeting at the capitol to finish contracts with book firms that had state approvals from January. John Dietrich, Helena schools superintendent, chairs the board with L. R. Foote, high school supervisor, as secretary under Miss May Trumper.
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