Greatest Wheat Crop for the U.S. Likely in History
The Agriculture Department forecasts a record 1.286 billion bushels of wheat this year combining winter and spring production. Winter wheat is given 805 million bushels with 94.9 percent of normal condition, while spring wheat is projected at 843 million bushels. Total value estimated at about 2.793 billion dollars at Chicago prices, driven by higher yields and strong farm prosperity.
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President Will Aid Irish Question at Peace Conference
President Wilson told Irish American representatives Frank P. Walsh and Edward F. Dunne that he would unofficially press the Irish issue with the peace commission. The pledge followed a senate resolution urging Irish representation at the peace conference after a 30 minute White House meeting.
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Mexican forces sweep toward border with Monterey deaths reported
In a June report from El Paso Texas forces under Generals Angeles and Villa move northeast in three columns toward Guadalupe, 82 miles east of Juarez. Monterey casualties tallied 76 killed in fighting that began after Sunday elections, as Villa Angeles troops clash with Juarez federal forces on the city’s eastern outskirts.
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Orlando Again Halts Peace Negotiations
Paris dispatch says Premier Orlando of Italy again rejects any compromise on Adriatic counter-territorial claims and will stand firm on the pact of London. The four-power council met with pessimism as Germany terms remain unresolved. Reports from Marcel Hutin outline reparations plans including seizing German assets worth 25 billion francs and two-year grace followed by 125 billion francs due in gold or securities.
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Leaked Paris Peace Treaty Traced to Lamont
Washington June 12 The leak of the Paris peace treaty to Wall Street is traced to Thomas W Lamont a Wilson appointed reparations commission member and J P Morgan Co partner He gave a copy to Henry Davison in Paris May 9 Davison brought it to New York and showed it to senator Root who passed it to Senator Lodge During Senate Foreign Relations Committee testimony the chain of custody was detailed including J P Morgan and Frank A Vanderlip
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Tawney of Minnesota Dead
Winona Minn June 12 James A Tawney former congressman of the first Minnesota district and one time chairman of the house appropriations committee died on Thursday at Excelsior Springs Mo according to a telegram received by the family in this city He was sixty four years old For 18 years he was a Republican member of congress.
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House approves $70 billion for railroad admin operations
Washington, June 11. By a vote of 05 to 4 the house passed and sent to the senate the bill authorizing $70,000,000 for use of the railroad administration in operating the government controlled lines.
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Labor Convention Votes to Keep Beer Exemption
Atlantic City June 12 Organized Labor backed wartime beer exemption from the wartime prohibition act by a 26,475 to 4,005 vote at the American Federation of Labor convention. The resolution urged protest to President Wilson and Congress and sparked a two hour debate led by Seattle delegates.
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Palmer seeks half million for anti anarchist drive
Attorney General Palmer urged Congress to approve a special 500000 dollar appropriation to fund the hunt for anarchists bomb-throwers and other enemies of law and order. He said recent violence by individuals linked to anarchist groups shows the need for added resources to protect the public and enforce federal laws.
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Allies finalize reply to German counterproposals
Paris reports a complete Allied reply to German counterproposals with in principle agreements on all points. Germany's admission to the league of nations is settled in principle though the form is not disclosed. Marshal Foch and General Weygand met twice with Premier Clemenceau to discuss immediate resumption of hostilities and a coordinated Allied advance.
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U S Infantry Quits Russia After Front Withdrawal
Archangel June 11 The last American units on the Archangel front south of the city have withdrawn except engineers and will sail for home next Sunday The remaining companies of the 339th infantry the 337th ambulance company and a medical detachment are included The 310th engineers are slated to sail home in July
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Three States Move To Ratify Woman Suffrage Amendment
Illinois first to ratify the Susan B Anthony amendment as both houses pass a joint resolution. Illinois house 182 to 3. senate unanimous. Wisconsin also ratified by both houses 64 to 2 in the assembly and 28 to 1 in the senate. Michigan adopted the national suffrage amendment in a close party line vote with a ceremonial tone and officials noting the historic move.
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Big Army Swindle Bared
United States government defrauded of 1,000,000 through forged army allotment checks. Army intelligence and Bey cret service have pursued leads for three months. arrests expected. Washington centers the band with operatives in many cities, Chicago a chief hub. No government rolls matched the payments detected on allotment rolls.
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Ex-Senator Spooner Dies in New York City
Former United States Senator John Colt Spooner of Wisconsin died at his New York home at 1:00 o clock after months of illness. Born January 6 1848 in Lawrenceburg Indiana, he began public service as a senator in 1885 and retired in 1907 to return to law practice.
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Senate passes Kellogg bill to repeal Wire Act
Washington June 14. The Senate, without a record vote, approved the Kellogg bill to repeal the law authorizing government control and operation of telegraph telephone and cable wires. The measure now goes to the House and would continue existing rates for 90 days.
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House Rejects Plan to Extend Federal Employment Service
Washington June 12 By a vote of 216 to 2 the house refused to instruct its conferees on the urgent deficiency bill to accept the 272000 item added by the senate for continuing the federal employment service until July 1.
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Motors Take Sled Roads Across Cascades Triumph in Travel
A motor sleigh trail across the Cascades is showcased in Popular Mechanics with photos of the journey. The craft overcomes deep snows, gulleys, and passes, signaling a shift from dog sleds in Alaska and highlighting faster, less laborious snow travel.
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