Weimar Premier Scheidemann Opposes Signing Treaty
Weimar reports indicate Premier Scheidemann urged a neutral tribunal to examine Allied accusations and warned premature judgment. The cabinet, though not issuing an official reply, is said to be almost unanimously against signing the peace treaty, fearing Bolshevik chaos and harsh terms. Also, a prisoner uprising at the castle aimed to seize leaders, but was repelled by a lone guard and troops within.
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Ebert
Scheidemann
Gustav Noske
Peace Commission of the
National Assembly
Herr Scheidemann
More U. S. Troops Arrive in New York Harbor
Three transports brought 14,474 American troops to New York from French ports. The America and Agamemnon sailed from Brest with 7,018 and 5,768 troops respectively, while the Duca degli Abruzzi arrived from Marseilles with 1,688 soldiers.
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America
Agamemnon
Yanks Ready 10 AGT
Coblenz June 19 troops prepared to advance farther into Germany if German terms are rejected. Marshal Foch ordered concentration of forces across the occupied area. Gen Hunter Liggett said American units are ready to move at a moment's notice with artillery and trains close behind. Leave for recreation points suspended until peace terms are known.
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Germany
Marshal Foch
Hunter Liggett
Rhine
STOP SHIPS FOR GERMANY DEAL IN ENGLAND
England reports that eight American steamers loaded with provisions for Germany are detained in the Downs while the peace treaty is signed.
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Deal
England
Germany
3000 More Troops Arrive In Charleston
The transport Martha Washington arrived in Charleston bringing about 3,000 returning troops from the Highty first division. The arrival marks the return of these servicemen to the area for post overseas duties or discharge.
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Martha Washington
Highty-first Division
King Alfonse Slighly Indisposed In Madrid
King Alfonse is slightly indisposed and staying in his room in Madrid as physicians ordered. The brief report notes his condition without complications and confirms he remains under observation.
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King Alfonse
Madrid
Senate Adopts Daylight Saving Repeal By Wide Margin
Both chambers approved ending daylight saving with the senate voting 56 to 6 and the house 233 to 122. The repeal sets Oct 26 in the senate plan and Oct 30 in the house plan, likely needing a conference to harmonize dates. Wisconsin Senator La Follette led the measure amid farm groups pressing to end the time shift.
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House
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Washington
la Follette
Three Swimmers Drown In Missouri River Tragedy
A triple drowning occurred in Bismarck North Dakota as Nelson Jones Henry Schneider and Edward Mowery all residents of Bismarck were drowned during the opening period of river swimming on the Missouri.
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Nelson Jones
Henry Schneider
Edward Mowery
Palmer warns Reds in U S in raid prevention plan
Washington reports Attorney General Palmer calls for city leaders to form special forces of former soldiers to guard against disorder during July first. New York state guard units ordered to assemble with up to 12 000 men ready for duty while radicals linked to prohibition fears are blamed for unrest.
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Department of Justice
American Defense Society
New York
New York State Guard
Palmer
Dissolve all German government discussed in Berlin
Mrs. Raymond Robins of the National Women's Trade Union League resides in Chicago's settlement district and spends time in Philadelphia where the league is headquartered. The league aims to be the feminine AFL. Berlin reports say President Ebert and his cabinet may resume, and the national assembly dissolve, leaving Germany in anarchy.
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Jegsee
Toledo
Raymond Robins
National Women's Trade Union League
Chicago
Muuch
Philadelphia
League
American Federation of Labor
New Trial Granted for E A Strause in Meade Slaying Case
The supreme court reversed the trial judgment against Edwin A Strause former Peoria bank president and remanded for a new trial. Strause was convicted of killing cashier Berne M Meade and sentenced to 25 years in prison. his jury conduct was found improper.
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Supreme Court
Edwin A. Strause
Peoria
Berne M. Meade
Tennessee Women Lose Vote Challenge Public Wording
Nashville June 17 Chancellor James B Newman ruled the legislature acts granting women voter rights in city elections unconstitutional. The decision centers on the scope of municipal suffrage and its clash with state authority.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
James B. Newman
Wednesday Baseball Results Across Leagues
National League games included Cincinnati over Philadelphia 4 to 1 and Brooklyn 3 over Chicago 1. Boston won 6 to 5 in 11 innings over Pittsburgh, while St Louis beat New York 5 to 2. American League saw Cleveland crush New York 13 to 3 and Washington defeat Chicago 2 to 3, Detroit beat Philadelphia 6 to 5, St Louis 3, Boston 2. American Association led Milwaukee 19 to 3 over Columbus and Toledo 10 to 9 over Minneapolis. Three League games had Evansville 2 over Bloomington 6, Rockford 5 over Peoria 2, Moline 9 over Terre Haute 6.
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Yank Units Return Cancelled Amid Rhine Crossing Plans
Washington June 18 The Fourth and Fifth divisions of regulars have been removed from early return plans. Pershing advised the war department that these two divisions were to sail from France this month. Officials believe cancellation came only under high command plans with President Wilson's approval.
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United States
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France
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Police Force Strikes in Mason City Night Shift
Mason City night police resign en masse as officers return stars and equipment after demanding a salary raise. City officials considered contingency plans as supervision warned of potential service gaps during the shutdown.
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Mason City
Birth Control Clinics Backed by English Health Chief
Urgee Birth-Control Clinic in London reports Dr C Killick Millard medical officer of health for Leicester and leading birth control expert urges establishment of clinics like the Bouition Holland model recognised by the state.
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London
C. Killick Millard
Leicester
England
Bouition
Holland
Pennsylvania Senate Ratifies Suffrage Amendment
Harrisburg report states the Pennsylvania Senate today passed a joint resolution ratifying the suffrage amendment. The measure has been sent to the House for action.
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Pennsylvania
Senate
Pennsylvania Senate
England to Oust Aliens Repatriation After War Riots
London reports state riots in Liverpool and Cardiff involving colored men pushed Britain to plan repatriation. The Daily Mail notes most aliens are Chinese with Swedes Danes and Norwegians also affected. Authorities seek voluntary return with free passage offered, while safeguarding subjects.
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Liverpool
Cardiff
Elseywhere
England
Viscount Northcliffe Undergoes Thyroid Operation
London June 19 Viscount Northcliffe newspaper owner and head of the British mission to the United States underwent an operation. A bulletin from his physicians reports the viscount’s condition satisfactory after the operation to remove a deep seated adenoma of the thyroid causing considerable pressure.
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Viscount N ' Cliffe
United States
Satine
U S and Russia Chiefs Clash In Asia Conflict Settled
A clash over authority between Col. C H Morrow commander of the Avno guard at Verkhine Udinsk and General Semenoff in the Lake region near Omsk was settled amicably, according to official dispatches from the area.
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Semenoff
Omsk
C. H. Morrow
Avno Guard
Verkhine-Udinsk
Lake
Postal lid off Saturday shutdown of censorship
Washington reports the ship board announced that United States censorship operations will be discontinued at the close of business next Saturday. The official notice states the cessation will take effect across all ports and censor offices, ending wartime measures.
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Board of Censorship
Washington
Ship Board
United States
Crossing Incident Shrouds U S Ties in Fean Territory
A government statement from Gen Candido, Carranza’s confidential ambassador to the United States, declares the incident of American troops crossing fean territory as a significant act. The admission signals diplomatic strains and potential impact on bilateral relations.
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