Memorial address by Wilson honors World War I dead at Suresnes
Paris May 31 The text of President Wilsons Memorial address at Suresnes cemetery praises the American dead as a unique breed and allies in liberty. He urges honoring their sacrifice, maintaining safeguards to prevent future central powers threats, and forging enduring Franco American and allied partnership. He notes Clemenceaus message and shared purpose among nations to deter future aggression.
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Final Battle for the League of Nations Ideals
A speech urges national sacrifice and world unity through the league of nations. It condemns private statecraft and calls for a new order focused on right, justice, and humanity, noting the rapid changes of the last four years and urging commitment to a united world. (Continued on page 4)
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Kurdish uprising traps British troops in Mesopotamia
London May 31. A serious uprising is reported in southern Kurdestan where gendarmerie has been defeated. It is feared British troops there are in a serious position as the British army in Mesopotamia takes steps to overthrow the tribes.
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Bank Robbers Take $55,000 In Forest River Burglary
The First State Bank of Forest River North Carolina was burglarized on May 31. The crooks stole $5,000 in cash and $50,000 in coupon Liberty bonds, leaving the city shaken by the audacious heist.
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Memorial Day Tribute From Wilson In Suresnes Cemetery
President Wilson declared the era of secret councils over and urged support for the league of nations. He spoke at the American cemetery in Suresnes, Paris, where a large crowd joined Allied dignitaries to honor the fallen in France.
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New Threat From Villa Over Border Carranza Troop Passage
General Villa warned that if Washington allows Carranza troops to cross into the United States toward Juarez, no one can guarantee American lives and property in Chihuahua. He, with General Angeles, pledged to act but cautioned against responsibility for any fallout. An American courier reported his remarks after leaving Parral.
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U. S. Troops to the Border to Reinforce Eighth Cavalry
El Paso May 31 The first squadron of the Fifth cavalry from Fort Bliss is ordered to the Big Bend district east of El Paso to take station under Colonel Langhorne and reinforce the Eighth cavalry Major Frank commands the squadron.
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Secretary Baker cites new troop record in letter
Secretary of War Baker writes to Secretary Daniels praising the Navy for converting eight German liners into transports. He estimates troop movements this month at 320000 men, a new record.
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NC 4 Reaches England After Transatlantic Flight
Plymouth England May 31 The NC 4 seaplane completed its transatlantic voyage arriving at 2 26 pm from Ferrol Spain after leaving Spain at 6 40 this morning The crew plans to sail back to America via Ireland and Newfoundland and will visit President Wilson in Paris
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Arthur Thurman Killed at Indianapolis Races
Indianapolis May 31 Arthur Thurman driving a special was killed and his mechanician seriously injured when his car rolled over on the 44th lap of the 500 mile international event. DePalma has smashed all records for the first 100 miles.
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Bolsheviki Mobilize in Siberian Mining District
A large force of bolsheviki is reported mobilizing at Jazanka in the Sudian mining district near Vladivostok. They are said to plan an attack on the allied mine guards, who include American, Chinese, and Japanese troops. The mobilizing men deny they are bolshevik, claiming to be partisans rather than Kolchaki troops of the Omsk government.
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England faces countrywide police strike threat
London and Liverpool police vote on strike action. Metropolitan police balloting on whether to stop work next Monday midnight. Some provincial city forces threaten to strike over wages.
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Representative Mason Proposes Ireland Salaries Bill
Representative Mason of Illinois has introduced a bill directing the expenditure of 14000 dollars annually from state department funds for salaries of a minister and consuls to the Republic of Ireland.
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