Burleson Faces Senate Over Wire Control Moves
Washington reports Senate testimony on Postmaster General Burleson's order ending wire control in New York and returning telegraph and telephone properties to company officials acting as government agents. Congress debates repeal while Western Union Telegraph and other operators threaten or stage a regional and possibly nationwide strike. Kingsbury defends that private control remains, not a full restoration.
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Washington
Burleson
Wire Control Board
New York
Congress
Commercial Telegraphers Union of America
Ronenkamp
Telegraphers Union
Western Tinion Telegraph Company
Mmemengera
Atlanta
Renate Interstate Commerce Committee
N. C. Kingsbury
American Miephone and Telegraph Company
Arom
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummink
Senate
Aman Cummina
Hla Orday
N.C. Kingsbury
Tine American Telephone and Telegraph, Company
Kingsbury
Burleton
Oneral
Kelloggs
Molais
Simon
Kellogg
Poisoning of Dogs in Alaska Fought by High Officials
Anchorage dispatch reports growing conflict over stray dogs as lawmakers balk at licensing or impounding stray animals. Private war with poisoned meat killed over thirty mutts while authorities pursue accountability and legal avenues to curb the stray dog problem in the territory’s capital.
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Alaska
Anchorage
Mall
Anchi
Walsh Demands Investigation of Irish Question
Paris June 6 Frank P Walsh a delegate of the Trinities in the United States presents a demand to President Wilson that the peace conference address the Irish question. His request includes a 17 thousand word report on observations made by Walsh and colleagues Michael J Ryan and Edward F Dunne during their Ireland visit.
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Paris
Te Trinh
United States
Wilson
Walsh
Michael J. Ryan
Edward F. Dunne
Ireland
AP President Urges Pan American News Harmony
Frank B. Noyes of the Associated Press told the Pan-American conference that unbiased news exchange between North and South American newspapers would strengthen relations. He emphasized AP’s cooperative role, non-governmental status, and commitment to straight news without ulterior motives as the basis for future growth and mutual respect.
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Associated Press
Pan-American Board
Washington
Frank B. Noyes
Pan-American Conference Today
South Amery
Mr. Noyes
Groafly
Booth
Prean
Thia Conference
North
South America
Winnipeg Strikers Parade Defies Mayor Amid Tense Stand
In Winnipeg officers swear in more guards as strikers defy Mayor Gray who banned parades. Soldier units under Captain D. M. Dunwoodle join the city hall crowd while returned troops and strike leaders clash with police and special constables. Arrests, calls from One Big Union, and false reports color a day of unrest in Manitoba's capital.
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Winnipeg
Man
H. D. B. Ketchen
Winney
Bolsheviam
General Ketchen
Ax Coast
D. M. Dunwoodle
France
Gray
Mie
Charles F. Gray
Ise
Winnipeg Citizens Committee
Citimens
Citizens Committee
Halones
Winnines
Iqhada
Ality
Atrike Bulletin
United States
Saskatoon
Hankatoon
Bask
Electrical Workers Union
Saskatchewan Firemen’s Union
Helen Armstrong
Western Labor News
Wala
Senators May Get Copies of Peace Treaty
Dispatches indicate the Berlin government will mail photographic copies of the peace treaty to U S senators. The task faced delays as a crucial paragraph was held up for 13 hours, hindering timely publication.
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Paris
Jane
Berlin
Allied Rejoinder Planned For Monday At Peace Conference
Reports from Paris say the Allied reply to German counterproposals will be ready for presentation on Monday. Germany will be notified of a three to five day period to accept or reject the treaty, with a decision expected by Saturday, June 14. Count von Breckdorfrkntau will then go to Berlin for final talks with Scheidemann before returning to Versailles. If Germany signs, he will come back. if not, Berlin will notify the conference.
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Associated Press
Paris
Germany
Count von Breckdorf-Rkntzau
Berlin
Philips Scheidemann
Versailles
Council of Four
St. Germain
Karl Renner
Feldkirch
Otto Bauer
Council of Four Xelatog
Poland
Silrala Ee
Melbourne
Bam
New Zealand
Pan Motor Co to Answer Charges in FTC Case
Washington June 6 motor company of St Cloud Minn and its president Samuel C Pan dolfo were cited to answer complaint the first in a government campaign against misrepresentation in interstate stock sales Hearings set for July 10 The commission says it believes the concern collected 4723811 from stock sales from January 1917 to February 28 1919 and that its president circulated false misleading and unfair advertisements about the company assets resources and financial standing across the country
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Washington
Motor Company of
St. Cloud
Minn
Samuel CC
Pan
Dolfo
Federal Trade Commission
Agreement Reached In Duluth Affects Woodworking
In Duluth Minnesota a verbal accord between the Duluth woodworking industries and union wood workers offers a 40 hour week and a 10 percent wage rise while accepting open shop. An immediate strike risk is deemed remote as the agreement is sent to unions for approval. Signatory firms include Duluth Lumber Wallinder Sash and Door Radford Wright Woodruff Endion Baxter Sash and Door and the Duluth Show Case company.
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Duluth
Minn
Radford Wright Mills
Duluth Lumber Company
Wallinder Sash and Door Company
Radford Wright Companys
Woodruf Lumber Company
Duluth Show Case Company
Endion Lumber Company
Baxter Sash and Door Company
Germans Fight Estonians On Fronts Amid Reopened Battles
Fragmentary article notes violent fighting on the Gatching front throughout Tuesday with renewed action on Wednesday. It mentions German efforts on the southern front attempting to advance, amid unclear context and garbled proper names.
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Blackholm Lune
Kathonian
Are
Sala
Des Moines Welcomes 351st Infantry Parade
Thousands line sidewalks as the 351st Infantry of the 88th Division parade through Des Moines. The soldiers reached the city last night and then entrained for Camp Dodge. Tomorrow they return to civilian life.
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Des Moines
Tows
35St Infantry
88Th
Des Moines_ 1
Camp Dodge
Senate adopts Johnson request for German peace treaty copy
Washington June 6 The resolution of Senator Johnson Republican California requesting the state department to furnish the Senate with a copy of the German peace treaty was adopted today by the Senate without a roll call, without further debate and with only a handful of members present.
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Washington
Johnson
California
State Department
Senate
Former Mexican general dies after Oaxaca revolt
Mexico City reports Jose Inez Cavilla, once a federal general and former Oaxaca governor, killed in battle during a four year revolt against the government. The casualty ends a long insurgent campaign tied to state leadership and regional conflict.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Jose Inez Cavilla
Oaxaca
Davilla
Ford libel suit proceeds as evidence closes
Mount Clemens Mich June 6 Direct evidence for the plaintiff in Henry Ford life suit against the Chicago Tribune was completed today and the defense presentation expected to last two months Judge Tucker ruled the testimony bearing on conditions Mexico and the main border thus can be considered in the Chicago Daily Tribune defense of the libel suit brought against it by Henry Ford.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Henry Ford
Chicaggo Tribune
Beeui
Tucker
Mexico
Chicago Daily Tribune
Answer From Admiral Kolchak Reaches Allies
Paris reports an answer from Admiral Kolchak head of the All-Russian government at Omsk to the Allies has been received. Details remain scarce as officials decipher the message and assess its significance for ongoing Allied cooperation amid the war and the Russian civil crisis.
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Paris
Kelchak
Omsk
Fot
New York Inquiry Ordered On Peace Treaty Copies
The Senate adopted Hitchcock’s resolution after a substitute by Senator Kellogg was withdrawn. It directs the foreign relations committee to determine how copies of the peace terms with Germany reached individuals in New York, and by whom they were authorized, amid sharp debate. Lodge defended the peace conference while Walsh urged Irish independence sympathy. The discussion touched Monroe doctrine implications and ongoing negotiations at Paris.
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New York
Hitchcock
Kellogg
Lodge
Borah
Rnte
Germany
Tcheack
Fitchonck
Don
Republicat of Py
Renee Saecosie
Sabwitcie
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Jean
Vervaulles
J Panard de Valero
Walah
Senate
Ee Dobaic
Semaine
Paris
Sons Ledge
Treaty stance quoted as opposing fourteen points stance
Fragmentary record quotes a presidential figure denying a counterproposal to an improvised treaty. The speaker asserts the proposed treaty aligns with his principles and expresses readiness to change if opposed, claiming the draft fully conforms to his port of view.
Wisconsin Travelers Seek Exemption From Eight Hour Law
Wisconsin travelers urge exemption from the eight hour law via telegrams to Governor Philipp and both state houses. They endorse one cent letter postage and good highways for Wisconsin, supporting the right hour law for other workers. Officers elected include grand councilor E. O. Koshler and grand secretary L. G. Everson. Racine awarded next convention for June 3–5 next year.
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L. G. Everson
Milwaukee
H. A. Travis
Waukesha
John Zesiger
Chippewa Falls
William A. Schnell
Collins
LaCrosse
Grand Page
John T. Doran
Superior
Racine
Fargo witnesses shrine pageant amid holiday crowds
Fargo locals declare a day off to view a parade of the Shrine pageant under the Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine. Nobles from across the United States and Canada gather in Fargo en route to the Imperial Council conclave in June.
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Fargo
EL Zagal
Order of the Mystic Shrine
United States
Canada
Taparia
Imperial Council
Exploring party believed lost in ocean storm
San Diego June 6. Los Angeles and Southies Balliorals, members of an exploring party, believed lost after their boat Trojan foundered in heavy seas off Lower California on May 15 during the voyage.
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San Diego
Cal
Los Angeles
Sorthies Balliorals
McLentieig
Mambere
California
Trojan
Campaign in Progress As North Dakota Crowd Back Referendums
In Mandan on June 6 Attorney General Langer and Senator E W Mece launched a campaign supporting remain referendum measures at Killdeer. A crowd exceeding a thousand attended with A I Bowen addressing sixty in the afternoon. Mees spoke on caucus systems and bills, defended Townley allegations, and backed the league and its program. Leidebach faced criticism from supporters. Langer pledged continued fight against grain trusts and praised the league’s actions. The rally closed with cheers as party members and nonpartisan Rep Herbert shuttled a group to Mazen.
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Herald
League
Leidebach
Mees
Townley
Glen Alten
Langer
Grain
Frit
Echo
Anpreme Court
Valley City Bank
Herbert
Shankers
Mazen
Western Union Officials Say Strikers Won't Be Employed
New York June 6 employees of the Western Union Telegraph Company who joined the telegraphers union are not to be rehired if they strike. Lee Carlton, president of the company, announced the postmaster general Burleson had not discriminated against union members and the union issue had been turned over to the company for handling.
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Jung
Western Union Telegraph Company
Telegraphers’ Union
Burleson
Lee Carlton
Mow
Sy Eeare
Com Sasralnoe
Bualyens
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