Labor Union Adopts Prohibition Protest Resolution
The American Federation of Labor voted 26 475 to 4 005 to protest wartime prohibition and seek exemption for 2 34 percent beer from both wartime and federal prohibitions. Samuel Gompers spoke amid debate lasting over two hours as leaders urged congressional action and a presidential appeal.
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Congress
Atlantic City
N. J
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Seattle Central Labor Council
Gompers
Resolutions Committee
Samuel Gompers
Federation
John B. Lennon
Bloomington
Convention
Three Thousand Troops Join Castro at Chihuahua
Washington reports an additional 3000 government troops have joined General Castro at Chihuahua as telegraph lines resume. Villa reportedly 67 miles from the city. railroad communication from Chihuahua not yet resumed.
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Washington
Castro
Chihuahua
State Department
Villa
Chihualma
Officials Defend Secrecy Over Treaty Leak
Paris reports that American officials responded to sustained criticism from senators by defending secrecy. They said no president has ever submitted a treaty text for signatures before it was revised, noting that revisions occur prior to final approval.
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Paris
Baseball Scores Across National and American Leagues
National League results show Chicago 7 Philadelphia 2 and Cincinnati 25 New York 1. Pittsburgh 3 Brooklyn 2 and Boston 6 St. Louis 4. American League action includes Chicago 8 Boston 6 and New York 7 Detroit 0. St. Louis 4 Philadelphia 3 and Washington 6 Cleveland 3. Louisville 45 Waukee 3 Toledo 3 St Paul 1 Indianapolis 6 Minneapolis 4.
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Perch
New York
Aed
Cincinnati
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Pete Rer Cree
Reyes
St Louis
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago Hooper
Cleveland
Lotia
Sas
Detroit
Peete
Washington
Deedta
St. Louis
Louisville
Waukee
Toledo
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Minneapolia
Hoboes Camp in Village on Mississippi Sides
In La Crescent Minnesota across the Mississippi from La Crosse Wisconsin 110 hoboes are camping on the outskirts and refusing to move. Local authorities report the population increase and ongoing standoff with residents amid tensions in the village.
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la Crosse
Wis
Vilage
la Crescent
Minn
Mississippi River
Repair Man Describes Bomber Footwear In Washington Case
Washington June 12 A cobbler who repaired the shoes of the anarchist killed at Palmer home is credited by William J Flynn with providing a description that may identify the bomber. The cobbler also recalls a sandal style and the New York heel attachments, while Chief Kyan shows a handkerchief with initials IKH linking to the case.
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New York
William J. Flynn
Bureau of Investigation
Palmer
Washington
Kyan
IK. H
Fisna
Flynn
Bessemer
L.a
Tie
British Sub and Crew Lost in Baltic Sea Incident
London reports a British submarine operating in the Baltic has been missing since June 4 and is presumed lost with all hands. An official Russian soviet statement received June 7 says the submarine that attacked destroyers in the Gulf of Koparia was sunk by artillery fire.
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London
Admiralty
Baltic Sea
Gulf of Koparia
Gulf of Finland
Petrograd
Omaha Teamsters Strike Shuts Ice and Milk Business
One thousand union teamsters in Omaha Nebraska walked off the job on June 12 demanding union recognition and higher wages, halting ice companies and milkers from handling their business.
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Omaha Teamsters
Omaha
Neb
Lamont Named Leaker in Paris Peace Treaty Copy Case
Senate Foreign Relations hearing traces leak to Thomas W. Lamont of J P Morgan involvement. Davison of Morgan brought treaty copy from Paris to New York May 9 and showed it to Elihu Root who shared with Senator Lodge. Testimony from Root Davison Morgan Vanderlip Borah confirms banking firms’ interest in Covenant.
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Washington
Paris
Wall Street
Thomas W. Lamont
Commission On
Wilson
J. P. Morgan & Co
Mr. Lamont
Henry P. Davison
New York
Davison
Elihu Root
Senator Lodge
Lodge
Senate
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Root
Mr. Davison
J. P. Morgan
Frank A. Vanderlip
Tamont
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Vanderlip
Borah
Lemont
Europe
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
H. P. Davison
International Red Cross League
Red Cross
United States
Mr. Root
League of Nations
Barnes Proposes $2.26 Wheat Price Guard
New York June 11 United States wheat director Titus Barnes told 250 grain-industry reps that maintaining a government price of 2.26 per bushel is essential to meet world demand. He warned against unrestrained speculation and warned against large profits from wheat.
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New York
Tulius Barnes
United States
Wilson Aids Irish Question At Paris Peace Talks
President Wilson told Irish American representatives in Paris he would unofficially push to bring the Irish question to the peace conference. Frank P. Walsh and Edward Dunne reported the 80 minute talk following Senate resolution urging Irish representation. A Dublin dispatch says the issue will likely be raised. Col. Louis M. House plans to press Britain and visit Ireland to assess sentiment.
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Paris
Wilson
America
Frank P. Walsh
Edward ¥. Dunne
Senate
Ireland
Messrs
Walsh
Dunne
Dublin
Freeman's Journal
Col
KE. M. Louse
England
Progress reported on German counter proposals in Paris
Paris today reports distinct progress on allied responses to German counter proposals. The four o clock vig was nearly finished with economic terms and nearing league of nations and Rhine bank clauses. Germany would go to Weimar to present an amended treaty for national assembly consideration, then decide within a week to accept or reject. Premiers Clemenceau and Lloyd George largely back Wilson's ideas, while Wilson urges speed to avoid Bolshevik disruption.
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Paris
League of Nations
Rhine
Weimar
German National Assembly
Germany
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Wilson
Sympathetic Strike Considered by Railway Telegraphers
Chicago June 12 Western Union telegraphers headquarters announced the strike is progressing satisfactorily and that railway telegraphers may join with a sympathetic strike in solidarity with key men.
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Western Union
Liquor Men Petition Wilson to End Wardroath
Liquor men prepare petitions for President Wilson urging wartime prohibition repeal. They contend demobilization will be complete by the time Germany signs the treaty.
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Germany
Graf-Waldersee Reaches Long Beach safely
New York June 12 report confirms the transport Graf-Waldersee has safely arrived at Long Beach amid earlier concerns. The vessel’s arrival ends days of uncertainty as authorities verify its status and docking.
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Graf-Waldersee
Long Beach
New York
Berger Fights Seat Claim in House Challenge
Victor Berger representative elect from Wisconsin's Fifth District challenged the house or its committees to deprive him of his seat. Jurisdiction was questioned after chairman Dallinger opened a hearing to review the case from the start, allowing defense evidence excluded in the federal trial where Berger was convicted under the espionage act and sentenced to 20 years. Berger's Milwaukee counsel Henry F. Cochems signaled a long, vigorous defense bind.
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Washington
Victor Berger
Wisconsin
House of Representatives
Dallinger
Berger
Henry F. Cochems
Milwaukee
Bolshevik Forces Reclaim Ufa After Three Day Fight
A Russian wireless dispatch reports Bolshevik forces recaptured Ufa from Admiral Kolchak’s troops after three days of sanguinary fighting. Bolshevik airplanes took part in the action for the first time, as London cabled on June 12.
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Ufa
London
Admiral Kolchak
Villa Forces Occupy Guadalupe Across Border
Villa forces have occupied Guadalupe, a Mexican town opposite Fabens, Texas, 82 miles east of El Paso, with another contingent moving toward Juarez. There was no combat at Guadalupe as the Carranza garrison was withdrawn to Juarez last week.
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Burleson
F. J. Gainer
National Association of Letter Carriers
T. J. Flaherty
National Federation of Feedral Employees
EF. J. Ryan
Railway Mail Association
Morrison
Igor Lowden
Clark
A.M. Palme
Nts
Sea
Eee
Democrat
C. Buszciyski
C. Buszenyski
Poland
Baltic
Thomas Lamont
Nuot
Bot
Francis P. Garvan
Department of Justice
Allied
Foe
Chicago, Ill
Tition Wilson
Wardrouth
Washington, D. C
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Guadalupe
Fabens
Tex
Juarez
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