Winnipeg strike considered practically broken
Winnipeg iron workers sympathy walkout begun May 16 was judged broken this forenoon as about one third returned to work and many sought former positions. Union leaders showed no move to end the strike while talks with Canadian trades councils promised aid. other services show partial normality amid ongoing labor dispute with metal trades council and Industrial Employers.
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Delegates attend opening session of national credit men’s convention
Detroit June 10 Nearly 2 000 delegates attended the opening session of the twenty fourth annual convention of the National Association of Credit Men. Prominent speakers included Secretary Glass, Harry A Wheeler and Paul M Warburg.
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National Association of Credit Men
Glaas
Harry A. Wheeler
United States Chamber of Commerce
Paul M. Warburg
Federal Reserve Board
Noted German naval official dies in Berlin
The death is announced of Admiral von Holtzendorff, head of the German general naval staff for much of the war, who retired last August. Also from Honolulu Hawaii, the territorial fair opened with large pavilions, 24 horse races, and over $5,000 in purses. Elks manage the amusements and refreshments in Kapolani Park.
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Elke
Eam
Elks
Federation of Labor Opposes Daylight Saving Law
Atlantic City June 10 A key resolution opposing congress repeal of the daylight saving law was defeated at the federation’s annual session. Delegates from Ohio and the Southwest led the fight arguing hardship on labor and farms, while supporters said the law benefited workers. The vote stood 180 against and 154 for adoption.
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Southwest
Villa Forces Take Guadelupe
El Paso reports that villa forces occupied Guadelupe a Mexican town opposite Fabens Texas thirty two miles east of El Paso last night. Another force tied to General Angeles moves toward Juarez. No fighting occurred as the Carranza garrison was called to Juarez last week.
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Villa
Guadelupe
Fabens
Texas
General Angeles
Juarez
Carranza
Austrians Prepare Reply To Peace Terms
Vienna reports the Austrian government is drafting a reply to the peace terms. The plan suggests an evasive approach, as officials weigh how to respond to the proposed conditions. The development signals ongoing Allied diplomacy and potential delays in the peace process.
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Crowder to Return to Cuba for Army Morals Work
Washington June 10 Major General Enoch Crowder provost marshal general who has been in Washington to supervise the preparation of legislation modifying army court martial procedures will return to Cuba within a fortnight to complete his work there on revsion of the republics.
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Enoch Crowder
Yearshal
Cuba
Reyison
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Republic
Knox Renews Fight Against League Of Nations Covenant
Senate debate sparks Knox resolution proposing to withhold ratification in its present form while preserving German obligations. Resolution seeks official notice to Paris peace conference and offers that the United States would defend civilization if Europe’s peace is threatened. Referred to Foreign Relations Committee after talks with Senate leadership.
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Europe
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Peace Conference Deliberations Face Delays and Tensions
The Allied council slows on a German treaty draft as talks focus on Czecho Slovakia friction and a Hungarian advance. A proposed League covenant change aims to curb future Russian German blocs, while Turkish advisors prepare for peace talks and Weimar hosts a pivotal socialist convention.
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Associated Press
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Hungary
League of Nations
Germany
Russia
League
France
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Turkey
Weimar
Steamship City of Savannah Floated After Grounding
The steamship City of Savannah, which ran aground south of Barnegat New Jersey last night, was floated early today and proceeded to this port. The vessel is under command and in tow as repairs or inspections are arranged.
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Winnipeg
New York
Savannah
Barnegat, N. J
Borah Moves to Publish Treaty Details in Senate
Six leading New York financiers J P Morgan Henry P Davidson Thomas W Lamont Jacob Schiff Paul Warburg and Frank A Vanderlip were asked to testify before the Senate foreign relations committee regarding the treaty leak. Chairman Lodge telegraphed subpoenas and announced summons by telegraph while copies of the treaty circulated in Congress.
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J. P. Morgan
Henry P. Davidson
Thomas W. Lamont
Jacob Schiff
Paul Warburg
Frank A. Vanderlip
New York
Segate Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Congress
Congressional Record
Borah
Republican
Idaho
Senate
Additional 30 Day Tax Return Extension Granted
Washington June 10 an extra 30 days to July 15 was granted to partnerships and corporations with fiscal years ending January 31 February 28 March 31 or April 30 for filing tax returns. The extension does not delay payment of tax installments.
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Washington
House Takes Up Railroad Bill for Fast Passage
Washington June 10 The house laid aside the army bill and considered the 760 million railroad appropriation to speed passage of appropriations. Leaders planned to pass and send the rail bill to the Senate before adjournment.
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House
Senate
American schools facing problem of supplying teachers
Washington June 10 American schools face a serious problem due to a lack of teachers. Commissioner P P Claxton asked Congress for 200000 additional appropriations to fund his education bureau services. Minnesota and North Dakota forecast unsettled weather with probably showers tonight and Wednesday and little change in temperature.
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P. P. Claxton
Congress
Minnesota
North Dakota
Government sells over two million in surplus leather
Philadelphia June 10 report says more than 2,000,000 dollars worth of surplus leather purchased for war purposes was sold by the government to dispose of approximately 14,000,000 in assets.
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Philadelphia
Eleventh hour talks hoped to avert postal strike
Chicago June 10 A last minute push by operating companies to avert a strike by about 70 000 telegraph and telephone operators was underway. J Konenkamp says Postal Telegraph and Cable may join the new agreement, with Western union and Federal Telegraph on the Pacific coast asked to sign urgently. Local chapters urged Mackay to sign before action.
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J. Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers Union of America
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Postal Company
Konenkamp
Hundreds flee Juarez as Mexican forces move near
A Juarez to El Paso exodus occurred after reports that General Felipe Angeles units massed around Samalyuca and were approaching Juarez. Refugees crowded every streetcar for five hours while Mexican officials and observers debated the proximity of Angeles forces and Villa units moving from Guadalupe toward Juarez.
Courts martial plan could be improved with counsel
Chicago June 10 A general agreement that the courts martial system of the American army could be improved by providing adequate counsel for accused men was urged at a session of the committee on military law and courts martial procedure of the American Bar Association Captain John W Beckwith and Colonel R R McCormick advocated the suggestion as the first lesson learned from army experience.
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American Bar Association
John W. Beckwith
Cook County
Chicago Municipal Court
Col
R. R. McCormick
Chicago Tribune
Serious Situation in Bahia Brazil Amid General Strike
Dispatches from Rio Janeiro report a severe crisis in Bahia where a three day bread milk and meat shortage follows a general strike. The Commercial association of Bahia telegraphed the president of the Brazilian republic warning of the unrest and the government says it is taking measures to combat yellow fever near Bahia.
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Sbuenos
Paris Council Deliberates on Fragile Peace Terms
Paris reports a pessimistic Four Power council over Germany peace terms with Premier Clemenceau sticking to unmodified conditions. Brest debate on plebiscite lacks Allied troops, and there is talk of a July 1 signing deadline before August ratifications. A proposed two year reparations plan outlines staged German payments and eventual annual increases.
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the Council of Four
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Echo de Paria
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France
Labor Crisis in Paris Divides Unions Over Strike Control
In Paris on June 10 the labor crisis revived as holiday suspensions ended. Meetings were planned by metal workers, transport workers, Paris railroad men, the miners federation, the General Labor Federation, and seamen congress. Exremists push politics, conservatives oppose it, signaling a battle for union control.
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Labor Crain
General strike in Madison averted by committee vote
Madison Wis June 1 machinists favored a general strike but the strike committee voted to delay until after the Dane county homecoming. Delegates also debated a $25,000 strike benefit fund to be raised within two weeks. Barbers joined the vote, increasing supporters to fifteen in the sympathetic action.
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Dane County
Barbers
Shrine meeting draws tens of thousands to Indianapolis
Indianapolis June 10 with about fifty thousand visitors in the city and thousands more arriving tonight to attend a four day gathering of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
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Indianapo Fads
Wiemada
More Time Allowed for Seamen Union Request
Nantes France June 3 At a meeting of registered seamen a resolution was passed asking parliament to extend the application of the slight boat day to seamen until June 18. The national federation of seamen was urged to use all powers of the union to secure passage of the proposed bill.
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National Federation of Seamen
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