German cabinet falls as coalition leans toward peace terms
Paris reports say the Scheidemann ministry collapsed as factions in the Weimar National Assembly split over signing the treaty. Noske may head a new cabinet while Italy faces premier Orlando’s resignation amid Adriatic settlement uncertainties. Allied forces ready for possible German refusal.
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Scheidemann
Germany
Paris
Gustav Noske
National Assembly
Italy
Marshal Foch
Rhine
Danube
Vorarlberg
Austria
Switzerland
Weather forecast for Harrisburg and vicinity
Partly cloudy with possible thunder showers tonight and Saturday. Temperature little changed. Winds gentle to moderate southwest. Susquehanna River may fall slowly or stay steady, with minor local rises from heavy showers. Harrisburg stage about 4.0 feet Saturday morning.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna
Rumors in Paris On Weimar Treaty Spark Conflicting Signals
Paris reports wide rumors from Weimar about the German government and the peace treaty. Dispatches claim signatures already on file, another says the cabinet has resigned but stays to form a new one, and a third cites a request for more time to act. London sources note the Weimar assembly favoring signing with a strong Socialist majority.
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Weimar
Amsterdam
London
Philipp Scheidemann
Ebert
Associated Press
Paris
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph
Way of
Weimar Assembly
Senators Weigh Pact Vote Before Treaty Action
Opponents of the League of Nations may abandon attempts to force a Senate test vote on the issue before the Versailles Peace Treaty action by Germany next Monday. The Knox resolution roll call appears increasingly unlikely.
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Associated Press
Washington
League of Nations
Senate
Versailles
27 Bodies Recovered From Ruins of Mayaguez Theater
In San Juan Puerto Rico on June 20 a fire destroyed a motion picture theater at Mayaguez. One hundred fifty people were killed or injured with twenty seven unidentified bodies recovered from the ruins.
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San Juan
P. R
Mayaguez
Eight Acres Conveyed for State Police Barracks
Trustees of the State Insane Hospital conveyed eight plus acres of the farm to the State for barracks for Troops E of the State Police. Bids for building will be sought, and the unit to be organized at a temporary location near the city. The land lies between 19th and 21st streets near the Arsenal, with a parkway planned beside the barracks. Only men with overseas service and actual warfare experience will be enlisted.
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State Insane Hospital
State Police
State Arsenal
State Police Department
Mrs May Heck Denies She Annoys Neighbors In Court
Mrs May Heck on parole after a common scold conviction faced Judge George Kunkel who warned her not to disturb neighbors while under suspended sentence. A neighbor testified she remained annoyed. Heck denied the charges, was ordered to pay prosecution costs, and to report again in September. Others with long probation were discharged.
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May Heck
George Kunkel
Heck
Aviator Smashes Plane in Perry County Field
New Bloomfield Pa June 20 Pilot Lamborn of Bellefonte carrier on the New York City to Cleveland route was slightly injured when his U S Mail plane No 79 overturned after landing in a wheat field near New Bloomfield. He mistook the field for a grass strip and the wheels caught in the grain, propeller broke, plane badly damaged. Lamborn was en route from Cleveland to Bellefonte when he got lost.
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New Bloomfield
Lamborn
Bellefonte
U.S. Mail
New York City
Cleveland
Growth of Harrisburg Told by Old Friend
Colonel George Now McCain, famed Pennsylvania newspaper man, returns to Harrisburg to recall the city’s transformation since 1878. He notes two decades of striking, beautiful change from a three story brick town to a modern capital with improved sidewalks and riverfronts, and the story appears with illustrations from the Evening Ledger.
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George Now McCain
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Evening Ledger
Philadelphia
McCain
Telegraph
Colonel McCain
Evening Public Ledger
Susquehanna
Kipona Water Carnival to Return on Labor Day in Harrisburg
Harrisburg plans to revive Kipona after a two year postponement. The Greater Harrisburg River Navy executive committee met to approve events from past programs and set a financial plan. The next meeting will cover steamboat and flatboat activities near George Reese’s boathouse with Ray Steward hosting. A scholastic war canoe race is planned and canoes will be secured with invitations to Tech Central Harrisburg and Steel ton.
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Harrisburg
Harrisburg River Navy
Harrisburg Park Department
George Reese
Ray Steward
Tech
Central
Steelton
Fire damages cafe roaster at Enterprise Coffee Co
An overheated coffee roaster at Enterprise Coffee Company on South Cameron street and Mather alley caused a small blaze this morning around 8 30. An alarm from Box 134 drew multiple fire units who used chemical apparatus to prevent spread beyond the roaster. Coffee damage estimated at 40 dollars.
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Enterprise Coffee Company
Cameron Street
Mather Alley
Cameron
Market Streets
Priests Strike at Shrine in Loreto Over Pay
Rome reports a historic strike by priests at Loreto a renowned pilgrimage site. They halted masses and duties to push for higher pay amid living costs. Monsignor Andreoli Bishop of Recanati works to deescalate and resume services.
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Rome
Loreto
Nazareth
Monsignor
Andreoli
Recanati
Private Nace Freed After Desertion Trial Acquittal
Private Paul Lester Nace of Ayer Massachusetts was acquitted by a court martial and discharged after testimony claiming he was kidnapped and held aboard a German submarine. General McCain approved the discharge and Nace plans to return to Carlisle Pennsylvania to visit his sister and seek early Army release.
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Associated Press
Ayer
Mass
Paul Lester Nace
H. P. McCain
Camp Devens
Naceon
Carlisle
Fort Story
Cape Henry
Valley Railway Plans Improvements Rumor Reported
Rumor circulated in business circles that Valley Railway Company plans extensive terminal Facility improvements on both sides of the Susquehanna River. C. H. Bishop, general manager, said he knows nothing about the plans.
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Susquehanna River
The
Valley Railway Company
C. H. Bishop
Thousands Enjoy Telegraph Picnic With Boy Scouts and Spelling Bee
Thousands of local youths and families filled Pax tang Park for the Telegraph picnic. Boy Scout troops 2 4 8 18 20 13 17 26 28 fielded contestants in a lively relay, egg race and other events while Lt Gov Edward Beidleman distributed prizes. An aviator from Middletown planned stunts and a free theater show drew crowds, with teachers guiding teams and a grand spelling bee concluding the day.
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Telegraph
Paxtang Park
Uncle Sam
Boys In Line
Bernard Cohn
Kranzdorf
Ben Levi
A. Rosen
Cecil Newmark
Israel Furman
Morris Marcus
M. Klawansky
E. Begelfer
Louis Cohn
Isaacman
Israel Wolfson
Isaac Cown
Hyman Levin
Sylvan Garonzik
Hosmer
J. Hertzler
Harrisburg Railways Company
W. Grant Ferrer
Park Department
Traction Company
Doc” Miller
Messrs
E. G. Rose
J. J. Brehm
Middletown
Edward E. Beidleman
E. J. Stackpole
Beidleman
Woodward School
George Sharps
North 15Th Street
Robert Lenig
Aviator Stunts Planned for Paxtang Park Picnic
Harrisburg school children will watch an expert flyer from Middletown Aviation perform stunts at Paxtang Park as part of the Telegraph picnic. The pilot, courtesy of Col Kirtland, will pause en route to the Colonial Club flying demonstration, expected to lift off around 5 PM.
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Harrisburg
Paxtang Park
Middletown Aviation Plant
Col. Kirtland
Paxtang
Chamber of Commerce
Colonial Club
Motor Club Supports Anti Noise Campaign Endorsement
A letter from J Clyde Myton secretary of the Motor Club of Harrisburg expresses endorsement of the Rotary Club anti noise campaign. The Missive accompanies a navy funding notice. Navy to Get Fund Washington June 20 with the Senate naval committee voting to increase the 1920 aviation fund from 15 million to 35 million as requested by Secretary Daniels.
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Rotary Club
J. Clyde Myton
Motor Club of
Harrisburg
W. M. Robison
NAVY
Washington
Senate Naval Committee
Naval Aviation Fund
Daniels
Eminent Music Master Chosen by Methodists
Bernard R Mausert of Schenectady New York is engaged as organist and choirmaster for Grace Methodist Episcopal Church. He studied at the Royal Academy in Berlin and London and has built a local following for raising musical taste. The new Austin organ will be among the country’s best.
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Austin
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Bernard R. Mausert
Schnectady
N. Y
Mausert
New York
London
Berlin
Schenectady
Royal Academy
Frank Schulz
Bach
Reinecke
Schratternholz
Berlin Symphony Society
Berlin Opera
Hugh Blair
Holy Trinity Church
Wilson Arrives in Paris After Brussels Trip
President Wilson and his party reached Paris at 9 o'clock after a two day voyage to Brussels and the war zone in Belgium. There was no formal reception and he proceeded to the Paris White House. The Council of Four has revised the treaty making it longer than the German draft previously submitted to the Allies.
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Porine
Wilson
Brussels
Belgium
Paris
Council of Four
United
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Victor Emmanuel
Coblenz
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Herr Ebert
Troop 18
State Constabulary
Herr Street
Perry County
George Nox McCain
Market Square
Market Center
Nace
Valley Railways
Motor Club
Grace Church
Robert B. Reeves
Eague of Nations
Ger
Tinues
Mr. Wilson
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Mary E. Paul
Upper Paxton Township
Thomas W. Lesher
Palmyra
Corn E. Rabuck
R. D
John A. Schaffer
Esther G. Weiser
Lemoyne
George W. Looker
Jeannette H. Chronister
Harry E. Allinson
Clara V. Diehl
York
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