World War Ends As Germany Signs Peace Treaty
The Peace Treaty with Germany was formally signed in the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles. German delegates Herman Mueller and Johannes Bell signed first, followed by American President Wilson and other powers. Cannon booms marked the ceremony, with minor powers signing later. China abstained.
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Associated Press
Versailles
Germany
Hall of Mirrors
Herman Mueller
Johannes Bell
Wilson
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
China
William Martin
Foreign Office
Ee c. Clemenceau
Lansing
White
House
Bliss
Jan Christian Smuts
Union of South Africa
Europe
Marshal Foch
Paris
Weather forecast for Harrisburg and vicinity
Fair and continued cool conditions extend into tonight and Sunday. Lows around 55 degrees. The main river remains near steady levels with some areas rising or falling as noted. Minor changes expected on the lower branches with slight rises and falls through Sunday morning.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Facon River
Lower West Branch
Lower North Breach
Harrias
World Peace Crowds Cheer Allied Leaders in Versailles
Crowds outside the peace palace surge past troops as premier Clemenceau premier Lloyd George and president Wilson appear after the ceremony. The trio is photographed together and departs Versailles amid cheers while guns boom and planes circle above.
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Associated Press
Versailles
Clemenceau
Wilson
Lloyd George
Peace Palace
Wilson Pleads For New World Charter Today
President Wilson and his party leave Paris for Brest at 9 30 tonight to sail home. Secretary Tumulty announced all well by cable. An unofficial New York arrival greeting may be arranged by a citizens committee.
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Washington
Wilson
Paris
Brest
Tumulty
New York
Whistles and Bells Tell of Peace Treaty
Harrisburg marks Germany's peace treaty with citywide whistles and bells. Mayor Keister ordered alarms after Telegraph word. 11 o'clock noise lasts over a quarter hour as plants and fire companies join. Bonfire planned tonight by Boy Scouts near Capitol Park with a crowd control plan and nearby fire apparatus on standby.
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Harrisburg
Germany
Keister
Boy Scouts
Capitol Park
Fourth
State Streets
Third
Forster
Market
State Street
Republicans Eat Snappers and Chickens on Outing
Four hundred pounds of snappers and dozens of fried chickens disappeared during a day outing at Reach Nut Club near New Cumberland. Hundreds of Harrisburg Republican Club members and friends attended, arriving as they could leave the city. A crab supper is planned for Monday evening at the club’s city headquarters.
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Reachnut Club
New Cumberland
Harrisburg Republican Club
One June Bride Changes Her Mind at Last Minute
Edward Willingham and Abbie Smith applied for a marriage license but Willingham returned the certificate to the clerk saying it could be given back if not used. The clerk allowed the return and the couple from 18 Cowden Street parted.
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Edward Willingham
Abbie Smith
Willingham
Smith
Cowden Street
Greatest Peace Pact News Flashed to Washington
The State Department described a special government circuit sending news of the peace treaty signing from Versailles to Washington. The line spanned about 3000 miles with key points including London Newfoundland and New York. The service operated under acting Secretary of State Frank L Polk following his confirmation as under secretary.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
United States
Versailles
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Department
London
New Foundland
New York
Frank L. Polk
Meanest Thief Steals War Relics From Window
Four revolvers, World War relics, were stolen from the show window of Co. M. Forney drugstore at 31 North Second street early this morning. Value set at $60. Entrance gained by breaking the large plate glass front with a stone found in the window. Stolen pieces include a 44 caliber Belgian revolver a 45 caliber French revolver and 22 and 32 caliber all blue steel types.
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Co. M. Forney
North Second Street
Signing the Treaty With Quill Pens in Versailles
June 28 report from Versailles describes a formal signing setup with goose quills sharpened by the French Foreign Office and three tables for plenipotentiaries. The Hall of Mirrors held chairs of honor for the French legislative leaders and additional benches for marshals and generals of the Allied armies as guests of honor.
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Associated Press
Versailles
Foreign Office
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
New Week Warmth Pending After Cool Start Under Fair Skies
Weather bureau forecasts a cool start for the week in the North and Middle Atlantic States with generally fair skies. Temperatures are expected to be below normal early, rising to near normal later in the week as conditions warm.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
United States
Pennsylvania Couples Marry in Maryland Line on June 28
Mar riage licenses issued in Hagerstown Maryland list Pennsylvanians from Harrisburg Dillsburg Sunbury Linglestown Bainbridge Mechanicsburg Lewistown Chambersburg and Harrisburg joining spouses including Elizabeth Louise Arnold Vera Speese Elmer Strohm Catherine Bretz Ruth Glacie Myrtle Murphy John Stall Ruth Beck and others.
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Hagerstown
Wilhelm Feels Safe From Foe In Internment
Amerongen June 28 Former Emperor William and his advisers are confident the Netherlands government will not consent to the Entente demand for his extradition. Several entourage members scout Count Hohenzollern residence sites as indications point to his removal soon. The former monarch remains outwardly calm after learning Germany signed the treaty without reservations.
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Amerongen
William
Netherlands
Entente
Count Hohenzollern
Germany
Two More Fined For Making Unnecessary Noise
Two men were fined in police court for creating excessive noises in the city streets. Morris Brady, truck driver for L G Clancy, paid 5 for driving with muffler open. George Waller of 653 Camp Street was fined 5 for supplying railroad caps used on trolley tracks on North Seventh Street.
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Morris Brady
L. G. Clancy
George Waller
Camp Street
North Seventh Street
James Place Visits Harrisburg Before Washington Trip
James M. Place former owner of the Harrisburg Telegram was in Harrisburg today shaking hands with friends before continuing to Washington D C.
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James M. Place
Harrisburg Sunday Telegram
Harrisburg
Mr. Place
Washington, D. C
Saloons to Keep Beer on Draught After July 1
June building activity rises with 40 permits totaling 476850 dollars. Largest is a 120000 dollar five story brick apartment project for C L Long. 14 Taylor boulevard houses to cost 50000 dollars. W J Sohland files 32 brick house permits. Police await ruling on near beer. Cat kills 1033 rats at Robey Co Lincoln office.
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James H. Grove
C. L. Long
Taylor Boulevard
Reservoir Park
W. J. Sohland
Green
London
Robey & Co., Engineers
Lincoln
Announcement of stock market strengthen amid mixed trading
Market news notes the sighing of a strengthening tone in the stock market with perceptible but modest trading effects. Labor actions occur with wage strike claims, police and fire strikes reported, while international figures send congratulations on a treaty moment.
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