Reach Agreement on Wire Control and Rates Extension
Washington report says senate and ably charged conferees settled on ending government control of telegraph and telephone systems by midnight May end with four month rate extension for toll and local exchange lines. Wires to return to private control by July 31 pending presidential signing. Conferees rejected immediate return to private control to avoid mid month confusion.
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Washington
Senate
Abuse Conferees Co
House
German treaty ends long conflict with feared mailed fist
Premier Clemences hailed a historic moment as Germany agreed to sign a peace treaty after forty nine years of martial rule. He warned the world to remain vigilant, noting the age of the mailed fist and counting on a new era of restraint. France urged caution and composure amid celebrations.
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Paris
Clemences
Germany
Council of Three
Rettre
Bismarck
William II
Train runs without engineer after crane strike fatality
A Burlington train from Lincoln to Chicago ran five miles without an engineer Tuesday when James Edgar Johnson of Lincoln fell from the cab east of Waverly after being struck by a mall crane. Fireman Karl J. Zimmerton stopped the train at Greenwood and returned to Waverly where the engineer was found.
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Lincoln
Neb
Burlington
Chicago
James Edgar Johnson
Waverly
Greenwood
Karl J. Zimmerton
Tiger Ready to Retire as War Mission Complete
Paris Premier Clemenceau declares intention to resign after treaty is premuned. He says he has accomplished his mission and expects parliament to ratify the treaty in June, per Marcel Hutin in Echo de Paris.
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Clemenceau
Paris
Marcel Hutin
Echo de Paris
American Casualties Totals Released by War Department
War Department reports total American expeditionary force casualties to date at 289,016. Breakdown includes 37,1 71 killed in action, 150,? died of wounds, 13,970 died of disease, 28,2206 died from accidents and other causes, and 4,942 total deaths.
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Washington
War Department
Sixty six Aliens to be Deported from Fort McPherson
Sixty six German enemy aliens who have been interned at Fort McPherson since shortly after the U S entered the war were shipped to Charleston for embarkation to Germany.
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Avianta
Fort McPherson
United States
Torsday Sight
Charleston
Townley Trial Jury Set in Minnesota Case
Jackson Minn A jury of twelve farmers has been selected to try President A Townley of the Nonpartisan League and Joseph Alibert, a former organizer for the league, on thereen e Absley-
War termination amendment sought to bring troops home
A proposed amendment to the army appropriation bill would bar funds for maintaining forces on foreign soil and direct the president to immediate return of all U S military and naval forces abroad. It seeks to end war with Germany and Austria and place no funds for foreign deployment unless necessary to enforce the measure.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
Fall
New Mexico
Congress
Senate
House
United States
United States of America
Grocers Meet in Salt Lake Under War Recovery Theme
The 26th annual National Retail Grocers Association convention opened in Salt Lake City on June 22. Leaders urged greater cooperation among retailers, criticized packers, and pressed for anti price discrimination legislation. They warned against cash and carry and chain store tactics as postwar undertakings unfold.
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Salt Lake
Utah
National
Retail Grocers’ Association
German Fleet at Scarpa Flow Sinks After Armistice
London reports German ships surrendered at Scarpa Flow sank themselves to ground, blowing holes in sea cocks as crews tried to reach shore. Most vessels went down with German flag at mast heads, casualties among crews and tugs, while ships beaches and remaining craft faded into the sea.
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London
Searoa Flow
Gerdonne
Firitain
MAY NULLIFY DAY LAW AND POSTPONE PROHIBITION
Washington reports may postpone the day to January as talks rise on enforcing the prohibition. Observers warn the delay could hinge on Congress and the constitutional amendment timeline, with White House plans under review and possible political friction in securing the change. Ira Xeleun Morris reports from New York that Graf von Ludendorff is active in Stockholm, while Morris notes the general’s unwelcomed reception in Sweden amid wartime writings.
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Washington
White House
Ludenerts
New York
Ira Xeleun Morris
Sweden
Gevers
Ladendorff
Stockhold
Mir
Morris
Ladendorft
Immieter Jett
America
Hawking
Stockholts
Howe Iw
Larendorff
Socialist Heads German Cabinet Formed After War
A new German cabinet under Premier Bauer features Dr Hermann Mueller as foreign affairs minister and Eduard David as interior minister. The socialist leadership includes Mathias Erzberger as finance and vice premier, and Guntav Noske as defense minister. Mueller previously led socialists and urged the former emperor’s departure.
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Berlin
Herr Bauer
Hermann Mueller
Mueller
National Assembly
Germany
Eduard David
Philip Schelidemann
German Socialist Party
Reichstag
David Johin
David
Germain
Herr Landsberg
Mathias Erzberger
Fimmaece
German Armistice Commission
Ihe
Eraberger
Guntav Noske
Friedrich Hhert
Heer Noske
Germans Agree to Sign Allies Terms
Paris reports Germany has accepted the peace terms after declines for more time. The German government states it will sign unconditionally while claiming the peace conditions amount to a peace of violence. Key points include territorial changes, a 200000-man army limit, abolition of conscription, and military dismantling within months.
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Weimar
Paris
Germany
Weluarbaw
Haniel von Halphousen
German Republic
M. Clemenceny
Mantel von Halthausen
Tieh
Tne
von Tani
Italy
AlsnopLorraine
Upper Silva
Mewel
Dausig
Posen
West Prusia
Pomerania
Schlewwig
Halglum
Austria
Atx Montha
Three Twisters Strike City In Minnesota Toll Rising
A powerful trio of tornadoes tore Fergus Malle on Sunday, killing 44 and injuring many. Homes and businesses were demolished, public buildings ruined, and hospitals overwhelmed as relief efforts began. Authorities expect more funds to cover widespread damage. Reports also mention sunk German warships at Kiel and Wilhelmshaven following discussions with the Allies.
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Minnesota
Fergus Malle
Saillion
Hospitale
Idaho News Incomplete Local Reports From Hayden To Idaho Falls
Fragmented Idaho news items report Hayden grasshopper damage, Pocatello concert misprint, a robbery near Idaho Falls with $100 taken, a Weber fire causing $800,000 damage, a man injured stepping in front of a train near Twice Palk, a drowning in Lava Hot Springs, and state school land payment penalties. Other notes cover alfalfa frost impact, a 90-year-old resident, Knights of Pythias elected officials, a large sheep theft roundup, a Dundee truck wreck, and cattle auction prices at Twin Falls.
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Grasshopper
Pocatello
Court House
Nathaplet Goodhue
Idaho Palle
Bone
Weber
Intriet
Sweeney
Palk
Shafter
Axe
Big Piney
Lava Hot Springs
New York
Davis
France
Second Idaho Infantry
Gooding
Delonte Mite
Idaho Falls
Thin Bone
Maho Grand Lodge
Knights of Pything
Hawley Creek
Montana
Dundee
Hatley
Prmnk
Itaew
Law Belbg
Twin Falls
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
J. 5
Thankorvis
Moscow
Wawne Kerry
Coeur Walene
Idaho
Sadie Henrie
Montpelier
Idaho Pulls
Tnn
Cowar d'Alene
Jabs Department
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Kelle? Corps
Ladies of the
O. A. Ht
Cabriel Norby
Mininy
Norby
Willem Hathesay
John J. Gray
Eden
Hathaway
Gray Ranch
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Henry M. Robinson
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Kiel
Wilhelmebeten
Ther Points
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Janes Wilson
J. L. Wasco
Teton
Decatello
Weerneath
Passereby
Julius J. Jacobsen
Kine
Minho
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