Huns Must Sign Treaty This Week
Paris reports progress on German counter proposals with a five day limit for final action by June 18. Reparation terms are to be fixed within four months of signing, with changes framed as explanations to avoid vexatious finance demands. Final decision on German admission to the League remains unsettled as Silesian issues near settlement. The revised treaty and memorandum will be sent to Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau by messenger.
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Paris
Snally
Financial Commission
Germany
League of Nations
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Dry City Plans $7,000,000 Detroit Hotel
Detroit officials announce the start of a $7,000,000 hotel project with 1,000 rooms financed entirely by Detroit capital. The site fronts Madison avenue Witherell street and Adams avenue overlooking Grand Circus Park.
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Detroit
Michigan
Detroit Capital
Madison Avenue
Witherell Street
Adams Avenue
Grand Circus Park
French Passivity Toward Rhenish Republic
A high French official says Paris adopts a passive stance toward the Rhenish movement, aligning with allied powers. He notes France cannot profit from the effort as promoters link it to a German Reich, while French troops focus on maintaining order and preventing violence on both sides.
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Paris
Truce Reached Between Austria and Jugo-Slavs at Klagenfurt
Serbian troops entered Belgrade to restore order after Austrian refusal of Jugoslav terms for a halt in Carinthia hostilities. The armistice was forced by the Serbian action and announced by Serbian headquarters.
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Austria
Belgrade
Klagenfurt
Carinthia
Crerar Quits Cabinet Over Budget Policy Clash
In Ottawa the Commons saw Hon. T. A. Crerar resign from the government after opposing its fiscal policy and calling for immediate tariff revision. Hon. J. A. Calder defended delaying tariff changes while warning a cabinet split could spark a political crisis amid eastern western tensions. Calder urged following his own counsel as ministerial resignations loom.
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Ottawa
Commons
T. A. Crerar
J. A. Calder
Crerar
Calder
Thomas White
Japanese Boycott Protests Grow in Shanghai University
The Chinese government fails to halt the boycott surge led by students as bankers merchants and workers in Shanghai back the movement. Authorities release arrested students yet they refuse to quit the university until the police chief issues a public apology. Demonstrations persist with no reported restrictions.
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Pekin
Shanghai
Germans Aid Bolshevists In Baltic Region
German cavalry ordered by General von Der Goltz in Lettland attacked Esthonians pursuing Bolshevists. The action reveals German secret ties with the Bolshevists and triggers Esthonian military operations against German forces.
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Helsingfors
von der Goltz
Lettland
Saskatchewan farmers back political engagement after poll
Answers from over 200 locals of the Saskatchewan Grain Growers Association show unanimous support for organized farmers entering politics. The central office released the questionnaire results indicating broad approval for political participation by farming groups.
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Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association
Rioting in Winnipeg as special constables clash with protesters
In Winnipeg a mass of strike sympathizers clashed with special constables, injuring Sergeant Frederick G. Copping and wounding Constable T. S. Morrison. Police used batons. reinforcements calmed the crowd as Deputy Chief Chris H. Newton became acting chief after the police commission placed reorganization in his hands.
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Winnipeg
Police Commission
Frederick G. Copping
Main Street
T. S. Morrison
Morrison
Canadian Pacific Railway
Higgins Avenue
Donald MacPherson
Chris H. Newton
Newton
Paris Hamlets Cannot Be Reclaimed Report Says
Investigations into France’s devastated battle regions confirm that many towns and hamlets including Vaux Doramont and Fleury are forever ruined. Refugees in various areas are told these places cannot be rebuilt due to soil damage and hidden explosives making reclamation impossible for many years.
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Paris
France
Vaux
Doramont
Fleury
Protests Over Territory Losses From Austria Note
An Austrian note protests the dismemberment of Austria and cites the separation of Bohemia and Tyrol. It argues Austria cannot survive the loss of its industries and says the Austrian delegation is prepared to send observations on the peace terms immediately.
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Paris
Austria
Bohemia
Tyrol
Rhenish Republic Ready to Pay Share
Dr Darten, president of the new Rhenish republic, telegraphs Sir William Robertson inviting protection by the Entente powers and pledging to pay a just share in war damages. He repudiates evading reparations and warns against Prussian militarism.
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Rhenish Republic
Cologne
Darten
William Robertson
Baltic scenes recount Bolshevik executions in Riga
Relief official Captain Herman reports from Libau about German firing squads in Riga executing Bolsheviks. Three at a time are shot into a prepared ditch while a moving picture operator films the scenes, leaving observers reluctant to dine.
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Paris
Howard Herman
Baltic
Relief Administration
Libau
Riga
Herman
Bolshevists
Boston Missionary General Warns of Bolshevik Agents
Gen. Dobryansky of the Omsk government, visiting Boston, claims 173000 Bolshevik agents operate in the United States and Canada. He says agents work in districts to establish soviets after toppled governments, many use numbers instead of names and disguise origins.
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Boston
Mass
United States
Canada
Dobryansky
National Russian Army
Omsk
America
Russia
Ministry of War
Vladivostock
Siberia
Europe
Reform For Ireland Bright Prospect In London Report
An Irish correspondent for The Daily News cites high authority suggesting a broad reform program for Ireland. The source claims President Wilson secured a definite promise from the Prime Minister to implement wide reform promptly.
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London
The
Daily News
Ireland
Irrish
Wilson
Austrians Appeal to Germany Over Peace Terms
The Austrian delegation at St Germain asks Germany to protest to the Allies against the terms of Austria's peace. The report, via Havas from a reliable source, notes the move drew unfavorably comment in Paris.
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Paris
St. Germain
Germany
Austria
Havas
Germans Fear A Blockade Renewal
Ottawa report on Militia Department overpayments shows $202000 recovered with 20000 to 25000 more unidentified. Witness Cox promises to deliver figures by Wednesday as adding machine work is estimated to take days. Berlin warns of dire consequences if peace treaty is signed, including loss of coal gas and food.
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Ottawa
Public Accounts Committee
Militia Department
T. Cox
Cox
Vent
England
Canada
Jacobs
Berlin
Reuter
Germany
Suing Labor Unions For Losses By Strike
A Pittsburgh suit filed by A. E. Anderson seeks 2 035 000 78 damages from the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees. The case questions workers right to strike over pay and conditions. Receivers of the Pittsburgh railway company are named defendants.
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United States
Pittsburgh
People of
A. E. Anderson
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees
Pittsburgh Railway Company
Kansas man on 2000 mile trek to Peace River country
William Reed of Ottawa Kansas arrived with his team wagon and dog. He is following the long trail from Kansas to the Peace River country over 2000 miles. Despite catching flu he remains undaunted though warned his horses may be shot at the boundary and his dog not admitted to Canada.
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North Portal
Wm. Reed
Ottawa
Kansas
Peace River Country
Canada
Dr. Beland
Crimes Charged Against Germany
London reports that parliament was told by War Secretary Winston Churchill that cases investigated by a special attorney general committee include Private McGraw of the 1st Coldstream Guards tied to a post in a snowstorm at Gastrow camp on December 7, 1914, dying next day likely of pneumonia. Private Stimpson wounded by a German adjutant at Schneidemuhl camp on November 7, 1915, died January 6, 1916. Private Skett of the 3rd Coldstream Guards, a POW at Pirie, died after being ordered to move while exhausted. a sentry shot him.
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London
Winston Spencer Churchill
McGraw
Coldstream Guards
Gastrow
Stimpson
1St
Schneidemuhl
Skett
Pirie
Railway Shop Workers May Now Strike
The Canadian railway war board has nothing to say about the strike ultimatum from the Railway Federated Shop trades representing 35,000 workers. The federation executive committee awaits the ultimatum deadline and the next move by the railway companies.
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Canadian Railway War Board
Montreal
Railway Federated Shop Trades
Canada
Occupation of Oeser Island Sanctioned by Four Power Council
The Council of Four approves British occupation of Oeser Island at the entrance to the Gulf of Riga. Estonia agrees to the move as a guarantee for financial aid to Estonia.
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Paris
Council of Four
Oeser Island
Gulf of Riga
Assist Veterans To Go On The Land
Hon Dr Beland urged a land settlement policy to help veterans become farmers after the war. He pressed for free implements and home necessities, backed selective immigration limits, and called for tax considerations on new loans and actions against profiteers while warning against dangerous agitators.
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Dr. Beland
Canada
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