States ratify suffrage bill in close votes
Carrie Chapman Catt urged executives to call special sessions as three states moved to approve the Susan B. Anthony amendment. Wisconsin, Michigan, and New York reported decisive votes or near unanimity in their legislatures. The aim was federal ratification and state action to enfranchise women.
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Carrie Chapman Catt
O. K
Springfeld
Iinors
General Assembly
Mallsin
Wis
Wisconsin
Senate
Gove Ernne
Senabe
Gerion
Michivan Wort
Eithin
Ghrrkss
New York
Tung
Chrypiian Catt
Wotton Wey Sulvage Association
Newy York
Crom Montagaishut
Coverner Smith
US Infantry Quits Russia Near Archangel
Archangel June 12 The last units of American troops south of Archangel withdrew on Monday and sail for home next Sunday. They include the remainder of the 129th infantry and 137th machine gun platoon with a heavy detachment. The tentative sailing date for the first contingent is July 1.
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Archangel
Arorstein
Bela Kun Stops Fighting Amid Turbulent Tensions
In a tumultuous development, Bela Kun declares an end to hostilities as factions maneuver within the region. The move follows pressure from frontier authorities and a shifting alliance landscape impacting ongoing struggles and regional power dynamics.
Votes to repeal Wire Act in Senate without record vote
The senate moves to repeal the Wire Act without a recorded vote. The measure would affect existing rates and operations at telecommunication offices over an OO day period, with implications for communications policy and regulatory oversight.
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Wiehtieton
Senate
Paseo Thayelles
Votes 750000000 To Roads
Washington June 12 by a vote of 4 to to the house passed and sent to the senate the bill authorizing 750,000,000 for use of the railroad administration in operating the government controlled lines.
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Washington
House
Senate
Railroad Administration
U S Wheat Crop Over a Billion Bushels Forecast
Washington June 10 the department of agriculture forecasts a total U S wheat crop of 3 236 000 000 bushels for the year combining winter and spring wheat with the crop nearing the greatest on record. Winter wheat is put at 98 000 000 bushels and spring at 3 000 000 bushels, with overall values and production outlooks indicating strong prosperity for farmers and related industries nationwide.
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Washington
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Texas
Tyranny Over Labor Ends Athintic City
Labor leader Samuel Gompers urges vigilance as the American Federation of Labor opens its thirty ninth session. He warns against employer attempts to intimidate workers and emphasizes sacrifices during the war, saying the fight for principles and ideals continues beyond victory and into the nation’s future.
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Athintic City
Dune
Lino
Saityal Gompers
Americat Federation of Labor
Cheer Gates
Monthay
Poliny
Almertan
Woman killed by gunmen near Mount Vernon attack
In Mount Vernon U1 on June 10 Laura Nenville died at Bey pian hospital from wounds after a group of gunmen surrounded the Nenville home and fled. Her husband John W Neaville is in serious condition and grandson John Mabry, 7, is critically wounded. Neighbor Theodore Bolen is jailed as a suspect.
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Mount Vernon
Des- Laura Nenville
Bey Pian
Nenville
John W. Neaville
Wlite
John Mabry
Neavilles
Theodore Bolen
Neivylles
Troopships Bring Surge of Allied Soldiers to New York Harbor
The troopship nen Ceeclin arrived at noon with 2,064 soldiers. Moments later the Duen d Aosta from Marseilles docked with 2,767 troops aboard, marking a sizable landing in New York Harbor.
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New York
Marseilles
Estonian Foreign Minister Seeks Allied Aid Near Petrograd
Paris on June 9 M Poska the Esthonian foreign minister arrived to urge the great powers to aid the small Esthonian army fighting Bolsheviks southwest of Petrograd.
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Paris
M. Poska
Esthonia
Petrograd
Regulars Are Coming Urged To Sign March Move
General March announced the movement of the regular army is underway as the Sixth division begins sailing. By June 5 the army was 85 percent demobilized with 099,745 officers and men remaining in France. Replacement for Siberia will be from volunteers. Enlistments total 48,028 to date.
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Washington
National Guard
Natonal
Trance
Chie
Star March
Maren
March
France
Siberia
Mareh
Siberian
Terms Too Severe Austria Rejects Peace Aims
In Vienna on July 40 President Seitz opened an extraordinary session railing at peace terms as impossible and deadly for Austria. Foreign Minister Goverm reported on Feldkirch talks with Renner. Bauer warned Tyrol and Germans of Bohemia would not submit and had German support.
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Vienna
Austria
Seitz
National Assembly
Gover Mde
Feldkirch
Renner
Anstrig
Bohemia
Doctor Bauer
Tyrol
Senate approves Irish hearing request for peace delegates
The U S senate adopted by 60 to 1 a resolution urging American peace delegates at Paris to secure a hearing for Irish delegates led by Edward De Valera, expressing sympathy for Ireland’s aspiration to self government.
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Paris
Washington
Borah
Furies
Edward de Vilera
Senate
Williams
Mississippi
Berlin Strike Fades After 2 Hour Protests
Berlin reports that a two hour strike in protest of the execution of Spartacist leader Levine Nissep in Munich ended with little disorder. The capital remained quiet as the action concluded.
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Berlin
Copenhagen
Levine Nissep
Munich
Port Townsend Bond Robbery Reported at Beach Cabin
Lawrence Smith, a recluse, told police his beach cabin was entered and $65,000 worth of Liberty bonds were stolen from his clothes on June 10 in Port Townsend Washington.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Lawrence Smith
Explorers Believed Lost Off Lower California Coast
San Diego June 9 reports say Los Angeles and northern California scientists and an exploring party are believed dead after a major storm off the Lower California coast.
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San Diego
Cal
Los Angeles
Northern California
California
Washington House Votes on Daylight Saving Repeal
A favorable report on repealing the daylight saving law was approved by the interstate commerce committee. The panel voted 10 to 8, signaling progress toward moving daylight time changes to the last Sunday in October.
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Washington
House Interstate Commerce Committee
PLAN TO CUT WAR BILL
Washington reports the war department plans to trim the coming year by at least 400 million dollars the budget. Pra yiston will be included in the army plans for 400000 instead of 500000 as requested. The total estimate would drop about 20 percent from 1 263 000 600. Senate moves to tighten immigration five year ban and stricter entry rules. Senator King would bar alien anarchists and others who supported regime overthrow.
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Washington
War Department
Benge Niltry Committee
Prayiston
Nill
Department
Senate
King
Dem
Utah
Horses Cause Fatal Wreck Near Washburn Iowa
Five men died and five were injured when Rock Island train No. 62 struck three horses at a cattle guard north of Washburn Iowa. The dead include engineer Fred Tisdrie and baggageman A Horton. injured include Ted C. Reese A M Stewart Walter Herr Otis McCreary and H Peck. News from other items covers Chilean disorder protests in Santiago denial of unrest, yachtsman Joan Bishop dies in New York, Mexican delegates withdrawn from Pan American congress, Saulsbury considered for ambassador to Italy, ex captain Gravelle charged with wife killing in St Paul, and Great Lakes ships to reduce crew by 10 percent by July 1.
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Waterloo
Town
Rock Inland
Minneapolis
Chicago
St. Louis
Washburn
Iowa
Fred Tisdrie
Cedar Rapids
A. Horton
Ted C. Reese
A. M. Stewart
Wateriog
Walter Herr
Otis McCreary
Cedar Falls
H. 4. Peck
Olin
Senate to Study Peace Pact in Historic Debate
President Wilson is expected to present the peace treaty and league covenant to the Senate with a supporting speech. Senate Foreign Relations Committee under Henry Cabot Lodge will study, hear testimony, and possibly amend the treaty before a two thirds vote for ratification, while partisan lines might blur in this crucial decision.
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Edward B. Clark
Washington
Wilson
League of Nations
United States Senate
Senate
Munroe
Henry Cabot Lodge
Repubican
Committee On Foreign Relations
Lodge
United States
Foreign Relations Committee
Put
Azores
Make Your Floor Crack Repair Paste From Flour and Newspapers
To fill floor cracks mix one pound of flour with three quarts of water and soak old newspapers in the paste. Add one tablespoon of alum and stir to a boiling heat. The thick paste can be applied with a putty knife and will harden like papier mache.
Rosin Cement for Securing Knife Handles
A method describes fastening knives and screw drivers into stag pane or wood handles without rivets by filling a hole with a mix of rosin and fine sharp sand. Notches are made on the handle, then heated to melt the mix, cementing the tool in place. The fit can be adjusted while warm and becomes strong when cool.
Law of Falling Bodies in Vacuum Noted
A historical passage explains that in a vacuum all bodies fall with equal rapidity while air resistance causes stones to descend faster than feathers. It asserts universal fall rates regardless of mass when not impeded by air.
Kindness Counts for Much and Gentle Power
A compact reflection on kindness surpassing asserted superiority. The piece argues true greatness arises from gentle character, moving obstacles and achieving results without offense, though some men cannot grasp this approach. It notes firmness may be necessary, but can be applied with gentleness to yield outcomes.
Morgan Partners Revealed Treaty Leak In Wall Street
Henry P Davison testified that Thomas W Lamont leaked a copy of the peace treaty to Paris envoy Kent Bayle and that funds moved through Morgan partners. The Senate foreign relations committee heard accounts from Davison Lodge Borah and others about how copies circulated to Wall Street and the public.
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Henry P. Davison
Thomas W. Lamont
Parle
Washington
Aris
Wall Street
Wilson
J. P. Morgiun & Co
Lamont
Kenty I Bayle Senl
Paris
New York
Davison
Elihu Hoot
Senator Lodge
Senate Committee of Foreign Relations
Kant
Mr. Dumsen
J.P. Morgan
Frank A. Vandertips
Tost
Morgan Ain
Variety
Lodge
Tanager Seis
Burt
Borah
Europe
Fishy Reet
Robt
Ttf
Whyp. Wysvison
Root
Red Cross
Naples
United States
Mr Root
Teal Heen
British submarine crew missing presumed lost in Baltic action
The admiralty announced a British submarine operating in the Baltic Sea has been missing since June 4 and is presumed lost with all hands. An official statement from the Soviet government, received in Berlin on June 7, notes the submarine attacked destroyers in the Gulf of Finland southwest of Petrograd and was sunk by artillery fire.
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London
Tyne V
Admiralty
Ammarine
Baltle Sea
Cran
Bend
Gulf of Voporin
Finland
Petrograd
Wis Supk
Yank Missing With Cash And Strange Dialogues
Fragmented OCR reads like a jumble of quotes and cues. A mock newsy style includes lines about a missing Yank with cash, German army mentions, a Carter bridge nod, and a mix of dialogue exchanges with a Senator, a boss, a tailor, and a bridegroom joke. References to job ambitions and expert advice appear in a mosaic of overheard chatter.
New Method Of Baffling Holdups Involving Norse Themes
A garbled, archaic style article outlines a faux heist scheme with named figures like Kirat Wey and Nela and Kat, plus references to Svea hats and Chicago avenue. The text mentions holdups, deductions, and mock dialogue about fate and aid, framed as a whimsical puzzle narrative from a damaged page.
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Nely Olsen
Kent Anderson
Wil
Kirat Wey
Nela
Kat
Chicago Avenue
Mother's Tip Brings Arrest of Car Bandits
A garbled report notes that a group dubbed car bandits were arrested following a tip from a mother. Names and details are unclear, but references to New York Central station and federal action suggest a crime case with arrests tied to a tip.
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Mother's
Dueotary
Leverteer
Thier
Terest
Dlara
Rifting Pailey
Nak
Papa Gree
New York Central
Bere
Federa Tin Fortiles
Civids
Anyatre
Aeciartl
Feasting in a jail cell and a parishimer tale of mercy
Fragmented OCR recounts a jail cell incident with a sheriff’s unexpected mercy and a feast that ends in a cleansing act. It mentions suspects Wille ta Surprised, Anekwon, Mle Thyin and a Jackson county sheriff’s generosity. Also referenced are a feed owner named Gand Keith and a tense hold up near a metal company, plus a tragic cistern suicide and a plea bargain offering twenty years for Gustave taume in a bandit case.
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Anekwon
Uyeters
Chamberlink
Jackson County
Keith
Elie
Tnt Beatae
Sawaitiae
Negra
Derek Deby
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