U S Navy Seaplane NC-4 Completes Atlantic Crossing to Lisbon
The NC-4 under Lieutenant Commander Albert Cushing Reed landed at Lisbon Portugal May 27 completing the first Atlantic crossing by an airship or seaplane under its own power. The flight from Rockaway Beach New York to Plymouth England covered 2750 miles in 28 hours 41 minutes.
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Navy plans in the discard and the dawn of world peace
Secretary Daniels told the House Naval Affairs Committee that the Navy’s goal of a fleet second to none would be temporarily abandoned. He urged scrapping the 1919 three year program for ten battleships and ten battle cruisers, arguing that world peace and the league of nations reduce the need for sea supremacy.
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House Naval Affairs Committee
League of Nations
President Wilson Expected Home From Paris Soon
Paris reports President Wilson plans to sail for America by June 20 and possibly as early as June 5 depending on the signing of the peace treaty. The departure date hinges on diplomatic progress and the treaty’s completion.
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Alleged Absconder Arrested in Sioux Falls
John Rodfeens, former president of a Carroll Iowa bank, was arrested in Sioux Falls S D on charges of absconding with about $75 000 from the bank. The shortage was found by state bank examiners.
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Strikers Accused of Disloyalty in Cal gary
The Canadian minister of kaber Gideon Robert son relucant to Mayor Marshall accuses strikers of seeking to seize control of government. Washington reports safeguards against religious trouble amid a conference, based on a cable claim received by Secretary Tu warsky.
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Repeal push on semi luxury tax in wartime revenue plan
A motion to repeal the semi luxury tax was advanced by Washington and Ryman counties. The committee reported favorably on a resolution repealing the tax within the war revenue act, signaling potential changes to tax policy.
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Thesbny
Allies Recognize Anti Bolshevik Rulers Under Conditions
The Paris Peace Conference council of four conditionally recognizes Admiral Kolchak and General Denekin as anti Bolshevik governments. Recognition hinges on convoking a genuine constituent assembly and accepting the league of nations covenant. Allies will aid with farms munitions money and food without sending troops until the assembly decides Russia’s permanent government. Kolchak visits Omsk after Ekaterinburg conference where he pledged industrial rehabilitation and transport development.
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Ten Million Word Document Filed in Appeal Motion
J W W counsel in Chicago presented a ten million word document claimed to be the largest bill ever filed in court. The filing, dated May 26 and submitted to Judge Landis, seeks appellate review for LW W a convicted defendant serving a federal sentence at Leavenworth.
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Tag Day Trials Open In Tacoma Court
In Tacoma Washington eight men arrested in April for a Tag Day disturbance began cases in superior court Monday. Defendants are represented by workers soldiers and sailors council which defied city authorities by selling tags to raise funds for returning soldiers. Officials say the group mirrors the Russian soviets.
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Richard Crane Named First Minister to Czechoslovakia
Richard Crane, former private secretary to Secretary of State Robert Lansing, is named first minister to the new republic of Czechoslovakia. He is 33, son of Charlie A. Crane of Chicago, and studied law at Wisconsin and Nebraska.
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Nebraska
Bolsheviks evacuate Moscow as typhus rages and losses mount
Reports from Helsinki and Petrograd claim Bolshevik resistance is collapsing with thousands of prisoners and several armored trains captured. Typhus devastates Moscow and rail lines are torn up to boost main line service. In a separate note, President Wilson informs the Council of Four the US may not seek a mandate for Constantinople, prompting talks of international oversight or a Greek-led settlement. An Yaqui raid in Sonora, Mexico, kills E S White and others aboard a truck train.
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Requests Flood for Captured German Cannons in Public Squares
Washington lawmakers debate if war end should trigger distributing captured German artillery to American towns. Hundreds of bills seek one or more cannons or field pieces for towns from Maine to Texas, with priority to Ohio, Wisconsin, New Jersey and Texas if supply holds.
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Senate Begins Peace Debate on Treaty and League
Washington action opens a three hour Senate session over the peace treaty with its covenant as lawmakers clash on the league’s merits. Leaders spar over text and future debate, signaling a forthcoming partisan battle as Coxey’s army contact is noted and amendments to refer constitutional amendments to popular votes are discussed.
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Five Victory Liberty loan subscriptions top estimates
Washington reports total subscriptions to the fifth Victory Liberty loan reached 86 240 905 500 with an oversubscription near 875 million. Official estimates indicate about 1 500 000 subscribers to the loan.
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Thousands Killed by Eruption in Java Volcano
Amsterdam reports Katat volcano in Java erupts wiping out twenty villages in Brengat district and eleven near Bitar with an estimated 15,000 deaths. Authorities warn of further collapse as ash clouds rise and rescue efforts begin.
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Hawker and Grieve Rescued After Sea Crossing Flight
Harry Hawker and Lieutenant Commander Mackenele Grieve were rescued at sea after their Sopwith plane suffered engine trouble and water pipe blockage. They survived an hour and a half in the water near a steamer Mary, landing safely near Scotland. The prize of 550,000 from Land Northcliffe is void, but a 25,000 consolation is to be split between the two aviators for their brave Atlantic crossing attempt.
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Coast Liner Prey to Flames Near Potomac River
Baltimore report: the old boat Virginia bound to Norfolk from Baltimore with 156 passengers and freight was burned to the water near the Potomac river mouth Saturday night. Fifteen passengers reportedly died. Alfred Coleman, a mobster, was arrested by federal authorities on the charge of setting fire to the Virginia. A warrant was sworn by four stevedores who worked on the Virginia. Wartime law held illegal. Denver report: alien property custodians demand panmerision of four estates probated in Denver county court. Beneficiaries are German residents. Judge Ruthgerber denied the claim Friday, ruling Congress lacks power to revoke civil rights during wartime.
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Slayer of Beaches Honored by Teamemee Society
Sergeant Alvin C. York, awarded the Medal of Honor for the war’s highest single act of valor, spoke at a Friday night ceremony honoring his leadership in Argonne fighting. He recounted wounding twenty Germans, capturing 122 prisoners, and disabling thirty machine gun emplacements.
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Idaho State News Summary of Local Changes and Fares
Idaho reports costs for livestock and campus projects. Caldwell voters approve street paving bonds to widen blocks and improve residential streets. Teachers’ salaries rise as the state superintendent compiles pay data. The Caldwell Traction Company faces complaints over track and interchange capacity. A memorial initiative seeks uniform design across counties. A 50 cent daily wage increase for Coeur d Alpnes takes effect May 29.
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