Bombs Rock Washington and Cities Across Nation
A series of explosions late Monday night damaged homes and killed five people in Washington and struck New York Cleveland Pittsburgh Boston and Philadelphia among others. Officials linked the blasts to anarchist groups. Attacks damaged the Palmer residence and targeted government offices while violence spread to judges and prominent figures nationwide.
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Washington
Juan Beca
United States
Hostans
Clevetanels
Pittstuaeh
Medaral Judge Whclit UE WD Bepptony
Wes
Franibera Bet
New Yorker
Charles Cy Nott
Iy Kane
Mieon
Tang
Fie
Newtorvill
Mass
Phin
Gannavet
Palmer
Attormey General Ta
Mitetell Datiner
Unter
Eusrodhem
Lowie
Nipper
Senter Swanson
Virixleta
Polive
Colin
Tony
Warshington
du Pont
Navy
Congress
Wtu
Iim
Igor Mulinuin
Capital Police
Secret Service
Studdied
Raul
Boston
Outer
Cleveland
Tune
Brian
Murry L. Davis
Pittsburgh
United States District
W. H. Thompson
Highland District
West End
Libray
Helief
Uae
Nim
Newtonville
Leland W. Powers
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Our Lady of Victory
Louis Jagielky
Tagtelky
Max Gold
Iuk
Playing Cards in History and Origins
Fragmentary notes trace playing cards from Brittany and Beletim to Italy with early mentions in France and around 1870. The text laments the obscure writers on the subject, notes marked discs or counters as possible precursors, and hints at Venice as an early center.
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France
Charles VI
Beletim
Italy
Venice
Ship Tonnage Definition and Measurement Note
The term tonnage denotes a vessel's internal cable capacity, historically expressed in tons and now standardized at 100 cable feet per ton. It estimates freight-carrying capacity in tons, each equal to 40 cable feet, outlining measurement methods for ship capacity.
Sun Nearest Earth At Perihelion And Aphelion
The sun is closest to Earth at perihelion near northern winter and farthest at aphelion around midsummer. Distances range from about 91 million to over 94 million miles, with a mean near 92.9 million miles.
The Kiss as Religious Observance
A fragmented meditation contrasts the kiss as a religious symbol with human greed and war. It cites scripture on greeting and the Lord's Supper, noting that some Protestants maintain solemn rites while humans display egotism in conflict.
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Judas
Paul
Corinthians
Austria Stripped by Peage Terms and Peace Talks
The Austrians faced Allied terms at St Germain as Clemenceau opened the conference with brief remarks. Dr Renner pledged effort to cooperate and Austria declared itself free from the Habsburg dynasty. The German treaty outline closely mirrors the Austrian draft with minor territorial and minority protections adjustments.
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Germany
France
Austria
St. Germain
M. Clemenceau
Lansing
Henry White
Orlando
Italy
Paderewski
Poland
Arthur J. Balfour
Col
BU. M. House
Marshal Foch
General Bliss
Admiral Benson
Wallace
Wilson
Wison
Clemenceau
Ele
Fraui Durasta
Kant Renner
Renner
Doctor Renner
Count von Brockdorff-Riuntzau
Versailles
Clement
Switzerland
Czachn-Slovakia
Roumania
Hungary
Czecho-Slovakias
Empire of
Himeurg
Austria Recognized as Republic in New Peace Terms
The treaty requires Austria to accept the league covenant and labor charter, renounce extra European rights, recognize Hungary’s independence, and admit Allied trials for wartime violators. It sets borders, guarantees minority protections, and preserves transit rights while disarming military forces. The Republic of Austria is recognized, with relations to allies defined and war ending upon ratification.
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League of Nations
Austria
Hungary
Bavaria
Switzerland
Czecho- Slovakia
Juge Slavia
Repubiic
Bulgaria
Greece
Poland
Rourmania
Czecho-Slovakia
Jugo- Slavia
Jugo-Slavia
Roumania
Brest-Litovsk
Russia
Adriatic
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Germany
Ausa
Kingdom of
Serbia
Republic of Austria
Wild Pigeons Slaughtered and Extinct Within Reach
Scientists differ on the pigeons disappearance but agree human warfare on nesting grounds drove extinction. Birds nested in huge colonies across forests, enabling easy slaughter. Millions hunted for food, others captured for sport, survivors likely died after forest clearing.
Fondness for Snow and Ice Sparks Theories
D F Bigelow asks why children love snow and ice from an evolutionary view in the Agassiz society journal. He notes kids coast and skate not for sport but for the snow and ice, recalling scenes of youth sliding, rolling in half melted snow, and the instinctive attraction of primitive beings to winter elements.
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D. F. Bigelow
Agassiz Society
Riot at Willys-Overland Toledo Sparks Military Guard Tie
Five thousand striking workers clash with guards at the Willys Overland plant in Toledo Ohio as soldiers fire into the air and three streetcars are stoned. Two men die and several injured as guards disperse the mob amid calls for troops from Mayor Schreiber to Governor Cox.
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Mare Pill
Wulekly
Prosseit i
Atkil Fey
Gontrotlinis Streuls
White House
Treasury
Aar
Navy
Columbus
Schreiber
Toledo
Cox
Cal
Willys-Overland Automobile Company
Overland
Hines Opposes Higher Rail Rates Before Committee
Washington June 5. Director General Hines told the house appropriations committee that increased rates should not be allowed now as they could raise the cost of living. He asked for 1.2 billion dollars more for the railroad administration’s revolving fund for the year and cited a 1918-1919 loss of about 456.9 million. He noted current wages are "reasonable and Fair" after large gains and outlined needs for replacement funds and working capital plus proposed railroad loans.
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Washington
Hines
House Appropriations Committee
Railroad Administration
Surplus U S Food Stock Sale to Russia Authorized
Secretary Baker told the House military committee he authorized sale of 25 million dollars in surplus army foods to the Cooperative Purchase Society of Russia. He noted some food may reach the Bolsheviks and that the society would pay in raw materials. he denied government dumping to lower meat prices.
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House Committee
Washington
Baker
House Military Committee
Co-operative Purchase Society of
Russia
Co-operative Society
Anthony
Kansas
War Department
German Peace Delegation Demands Redrawn Borders
A German note to allied governments urges drastic postwar repartition of territories, proposing cession of West Prussia and Pomerania, East Prussia, Upper Silesia, Memel, and colonies, while abandoning German sovereignty in many areas to Poland, Czecho-Slovakia, and other states. The text stresses economic ruin from war reparations and warns of transformed borders and loss of overseas assets.
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Washington
Count von Brockdortt-Rantzgau
Count Brockdort-Rantain
Winate
Departaent
West Prussia
Pomerania
East Prussia
Memnel
Upper Silesia
Poland
Germany
East Germany
Germn Kretos
Panee
Three Die In Auto Race At Indianapolis 500
In the Indianapolis 500 mile race held Saturday pilot Howds Witcos of Indianapolis won the event. Three contestants died early in the race two from Rivers and a medicalian were killed. Arthur Thurman of Washington first to die followed by Larus Lecocq and helper Tt. Bendini burned to death.
Flying Circus lands in Grant Park Chicago June 4
Flying Circus comprising six army airships landed in Grant Park Chicago after arriving Monday from Indianapolis. Chetaal will exhibit airships in Chicago for several days. U.S. Troops to the Border El Paso Texas June 2 First squadron Fifth Cavalry stays Fort Bliss to move to the border under Colonel Langhorne. British debt to U.S. government stated as 4.26 billion dollars in the Commons.
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Chicago
Cirecus
Army
Grant Park
Indianapolis
Chetaal Will Hive Exhiiition
U. S
el Paso
Tex
Fifth Cavalry
Fort Bliss
Blo Bend
St of EL Paso
Langhorne
Rail and Wire Rates Upheld by Court Conently
Supreme Court ruling sustains railroad and wire rate increases from last June amid contempt actions against Newberry campaign managers. Decisions reverse North Dakota orders enforcing state rate controls while clarity emerges on federal authority over interstate transportation and utilities.
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Newberry
North Dakota
Washington
Calirnai
Supreme Court
North Dakota Supreme Court
Theorohy
Tower Court
Umdder
Aulitary
Crise
Adler
Sanh Dakotti Supreme Court Secrecs
Sakote Central
Trereystae
New York
Funk
Toriil
Michigan
Supreme Cage
Jaismmatis
DuPont
PAU Pir Pte
Pont
Pierre O
T. Catenin Iu Pont
Mexicans Flee Into U S Amid Border Tensions
Fragmented wires report Mexicans crossing into the United States seeking safety amid deteriorating conditions near the border. Authorities clash with armed groups as regional control shifts and reports indicate ongoing evacuations toward towns such as Douglas and nearby points of refuge.
Wire Strike and Labor Unrest Shocks Atlanta
Atlanta workers at Southern Bell and Atlanta Telephone strike after dismissals of several girls amid alleged animosities. Over 150 workers have since left, with postmaster general warning government service unions that strikes are not permitted. Wanderings note Vanderlip resigns as National City Bank president. Marine workers join a broader strike, and Canadian militia in Winnipeg stands ready amid tensions in Asia Minor with Greek advances near Smyrna.
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Atlanta, Ga
Southern
Hell
Atlanta
Posmaster
Burlegon Whit
Fragments From A Puzzle Cipher News Item
A garbled OCR style fragment references a Reverend Gla Hansen and a church or town event. Specific names, dates, places, or concrete outcomes are obscured by errors, leaving only scattered terms and likely references to a church-related ceremony or meeting.
Border forces face tough push amid migrant tensions
A chaotic report details heightened border enforcement and mixed policy signals as officials debate patrols and camps, while community groups warn of growing strain on resources. The piece mentions UMD and local authorities, with references to Mexico and migrant arrivals near major border cities.
Wire Return Billing Sparks Transit Debate and Outrage
A garbled report outlines a June price dispute over a transportation project and a telegraph related incident. It mentions Washington and a national commission, a rail safety focus, and multiple cities, with references to mines, ships, and a Missouri law. The piece touches electrocution on a third rail and a transition of duties among officials.
Keppel to Head Red Cross In Washington Role
Keppel to head the American Red Cross operations in Washington starting July 1 as a former assistant secretary of war and ex dean of Columbia University. The appointment is announced on June 3.
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Pick War College
Washington
March
James W. McAndrews
General Pershing
General Staff College
Army War College
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