Change in War Tax Program Favored in President Message
President Wilson recommends repeal of wartime prohibition for wine and beer, return railways and telegraph lines to private ownership, reform taxes on manufacturers and retail sales, and outline a labor program. He urges ratification of woman suffrage and discusses shipping expansion, land for veterans, and League of Nations timing.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Paris
Lane
Leagie of Nations
Hiaban
Germans to present observations on peace terms Wednesday
Paris May 20 German plenipotentiaries will deliver their observations on the peace treaty terms Wednesday. The general impression is that the Germans will ultimately sign the treaty. Time Up Berlin May 20 The German reply to the peace terms will be handed to the Allies Thursday. The Tageblatt says the contents will closely follow Wilson's fourteen points. The fifteen days given for a reply expire Thursday. Copenhagen May 20 German leaders at Spa agreed the terms were unacceptable and that Germany will seek a practicable peace basis bearing opponents demands and those Germany can bear.
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Paris
Berlin
London
Wilson
Copenhagen
Spa
Germany
Resolutions Seek Explanations on Liberia Troops
Washington May 20 resolutions introduced by Senator Poindexter and Republicans in Congress request details on American troops in Liberia including numbers and military policy. Also Greene moves to investigate the shipping board and emergency fleet corporation to aid merchant marine. Mondell indicates a suffrage constitutional amendment submission vote will occur tomorrow following a favorable suffrage committee report.
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Liberia
Poindexter
Johnson
California
Emerson
Ohio
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
House Today
Mann
House Suffrage Committee
French authorities push ahead with former plans
Coblens May 17. French authorities say Germans will sign peace terms and plan to take over the Koblenz bridgehead from the Americans. Presently three American divisions will stay in the occupation area after June, with departure timing depending on Versailles results and transportation and other arrangements.
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Coblens
Versailles
Necessary German Eyes to Be Brought In
Washington May 20 The import of German dyes will be prohibited except as needed for the war effort An advisory committee of six members including experts in dye trade and two others was appointed to determine the extent of German dyes retained in trade policy
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Washington
Usde
Avia Trade Board
App
Eeaenees
Suniers
Congress Opens as House Honors Minnesota's Van Dyke
The Senate and House begin work with President Wilson's message read in both chambers. The House forms its Appropriations Committee to advance seven major supply bills, while Senate committees begin initial work. The day closes with adjournments to honor late Minnesota Representative Carl C. Van Dyke.
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House
Carl van Dyke
Minnesota
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Appropriations Committee
Senate Committee
Senate
Republican Conference Committee
Democratic Senate
Paris
South ‘Trimble
Carl C. van Dyke
Gillett
van Dyke
Motor repairs delay evening edition printing
The company’s entire force worked on the motor, which had to be removed. The job was completed and the motor installed by six o’clock, allowing the regular edition to be printed a few minutes later.
High Officials Move To End Winnipeg Strike
Ottawa dispatch reports Senator Robertson and Arthur Meighen traveled to Winnipeg to mediate the general strike and restore order amid rumors of a soviet government. Manitoba figures held talks with labor leaders and the central strike committee but offered little progress and planned another late day conference.
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Ottawa
Robertson
Arthur Meighen
Interior
Winnipeg
A. K. McLean
Labor
Cabinet Council
Man
General Strike
Gideon Robertson
T. C. Norris
Manitoba
T. H. Johnson
Norris
Johnson
James Winning
Ernest Robinson
H. G. Veitch
Central
Robinson
Winnipeg May 20 General Strike Settlement Terms
Winnipeg officials report central strike committee proposes settlement terms recognizing organized labor and reinstating all strikers. The letter to Mayor Gray outlines recognition of employers through union representatives and councils, with full reinstatement. Mayor Gray cautions no forecast of peace as talks continue.
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Winnipeg
Man
Central Strike Committee of Organized Labor
Charles F. Gray
General Strike Committee
Citizens’ Committee
Building Trades and Metal Workers’ Union
Calgary
General Headquarters
Winnipes Citizens’ Committee
Robinson
Gray
Central Strike Committee
Building Trades Council and
Metal Trades Council
Winipeg
Associated Press
Associated Preag
River Tragedy Claims Two Victims Near Red Lake River
Two young men feared drowned after a morning incident at Red Lake river near Minnesota Point. William Peterson, 20, and Roy Urness, 19, are missing with police and residents searching the river banks. A bicycle and clothing were recovered, and identification is being confirmed as authorities extend the river search for the second body.
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William Peterson
Roy Urness
Minith Avenue
Chestnut Street
Red Lake
Peterson
Lawrence Berndt
Cherry Street
Red River
Minnesota Point
Resco
Berndt
East Grand Forks
Red Lake River
M. Peterson
Fifth Avenue
Geant Forks Aa
Wilssin Wille Peterson
NC-4 completes 150 mile seaplane flight and restarts transatlantic bid
The NC-4 seaplane reaches Pont Delgada after a 150 mile hop from Horta in 1 hour 44 minutes. Admiral Jackson reports the NC-4 in good condition but awaits fuel and overhaul at Pont Delgada before resuming toward Lisbon. NC-5 wreck and NC-3 pending restart temper hopes for a continuous transatlantic flight.
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Washington
Ponta Delgada
Horta
Navy Department
Jackson
Ponts Defends
Washington Jackson
Ponte Delgada
Lisbon
Portugal
Ponte, Delgada
Admiral Jackson
Horla
Hotels Affected by Eight-Hour Law Expanded
North Dakota hotels now fall under the eight hour work limit for women after an Attorney General opinion. Hotel owners previously argued UNDO was exempt due to law wording. The eight hour standard takes effect July 1 for hotel operations and related undertakings.
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Aall North Dakoes
Avilinna Langer
Hkecause
Vancouver May 38 Social Command in Industrial Renditions
A fragmented report from Vancouver outlines a social command in various industrial renditions directed at Columbia. The document references a provincial legislature and mentions tens of thousands of workers and locations across multiple provinces in a heat of industrial practice.
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Vancouver
B.C
Jah Columbia
Dee
Eoldiers
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