Peace talks move toward allied reply on German treaty
Paris dispatch reports that Allied leaders push to complete commissions’ reports by Monday and present a reply to Germany early next week. Sentiment grows for alterations to the treaty but specifics are unclear amid reparations debates and German non-signature warnings.
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Associated Press
Council of Four
Paris
Lloyd George
Count Rantzau
Versailles
Germany
Berlin
Adriatic
Orlando
Admiral Kolchak
Russia
President Wilson Places Wreath on Lafayette's Tomb
In Paris on June 7 President Wilson visited Lafayette's tomb and laid a bronze wreath identical to the one he brought on his arrival in Paris. The accompanying card read To the great Lafayette from a fellow servant of liberty.
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Associated Press
Paris
Wilson
Lafayette
Liberty
Centennial Celebrations Spread Across Jefferson County
Jefferson County celebrates its centennial today while Washington hosts a final prohibition conference meeting. Delegates gather in Portland for the sixteenth Pacific Coast Advertising Men’s Association convention. Atlantic City prepares for a landmark American Federation of Labor convention as delegates arrive and committees meet.
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Jefferson County
Illinois
Washington, D. C
Portland
Ore
Pacific Coast Advertising Men's Association
Atlantic City
American Federation of Labor
Observance marks Pentecost and Boston tributes
Cardinal O Connell of Boston marks the 35th anniversary of his ordination. A monument to Tim Murnane a famed sports writer will be unveiled in Calvary Cemetery Boston. Wilson proclaims Boy Scout Week. William J Bryan to speak on world-wide prohibition at Liberty Hut Washington. Anti Saloon League calls ministers to highlight liquor interests opposition to prohibition.
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Boston
Tim” Murnane
America
Calvary Cemetery
Wilson
United States
William J. Bryan
Liberty Hut
Washington, D. C
National Executive Committee
Anti Saloon League
Ante Mortem Poetry and Press Changes
Sympathy extends to national weekly papers as fast moving events push edits in early editions. Tributes about Hawker and Grieve circulated, with Frances Hackett’s poem The New Republic praised as beautiful, suggesting Hawker would regret the twist of fate if he reads it.
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Hawker
Grieve
New Republic
Frances Hackett
Hackett
Memphis
Carnivorous Reader Mary Impresses College Family
A humorous exchange shows a mother praising her daughter Mary for two years at college. The daughter is a determined reader who consumes music, yet remains humble and friendly, never delaying callers and arriving unannounced.
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Caller
Mary
Socialists Seek Amendments to Peace Treaty in Paris
The socialist group in the chamber of deputies adopted a resolution urging the allies to modify the peace treaty to better reflect a just and lasting peace. In a separate note, the American peace delegation said it will not authorize public release of the German treaty until signed and will not share the official text with the U S senate.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
United States Senate
Opposition to Rhenish Republic Grows in Wiesbaden
In Wiesbaden in June opposition to the Rhenish republic intensifies as provincial judges refuse to recognize the regime led by Dr Dorton, marking a defiant stand against the new government.
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Wiesbaden
Dorton
Churchill Affirms British Exit From North Russia
In the House of Commons Secretary of War Churchill said Britain is winding up affairs in north Russia and hopes the region will become self supporting before summer’s end, allowing the departure after honorably discharging duty.
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Russia
London
House of Commons
Churchill
North
Wire Tappers Threaten Strike Across Coast
Union chiefs warn the commercial telegraphers on the Pacific coast will strike June 11 if Western Union Postal and Federal telegraph companies do not meet their demands. The union says the fight will be to a finish.
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Sy Associated Press
San Francisco
Calif
Pacific Coast
Western Union
Postal
Federal
Union
Robert Bacon Remembered as a Breton Patriot and Unyielding Public Spirit
The New York World portrays Col. Robert Bacon as a dedicated war volunteer who exceeded his strength in service, organized the American hospital and ambulance unit in France, and refused neutrality in action. A former ambassador to Paris, he would have served as a U S Senator with distinction and honor, though he lost a popular bid. He stood for clear, uncompromising positions and candor, and his steadfast patriotism defined his life.
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Robert Bacon
United States
Paris
France
New York World
Simple Meadow Fire Talk Sparks Uncle Eb Zinger
An old colored man lights dead grass when a passerby, the self-styled wise guy, retorts that burning will blacken the meadow. Uncle Eb dismisses the warning, insisting the grass will regrow and be as green as the man.
Withdrawal of American forces from north Russia front
Archangel report states revised plans call for all American forces to depart the north Russian front and be ready to sail by June 30. This marks a strategic withdrawal ahead of a broader postwar reorganization and shifts in Allied operations in the region.
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Archangel
Notion of Smoking Sparks Comical Father Conversation
A young man is pressed by his sweetheart’s father about cigarette smoking. He proclaims it disgraceful and vows imprisonment for smokers, then humorously reveals the father himself smokes and had asked for one. The exchange ends with light irony over hypocrisy.
Sail Within Two Weeks Archangel Expedition Ships Home
Washington June 7 reports all original Archangel expedition will sail home within two weeks. General March announced the units en route to Brest have left Archangel Tuesday and include Companies E G I and M and the machine gun company of the 339th Infantry.
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Washington
Archangel
General March
339Th Infantry
Brest
Fifty Thousand Recruits for Occupation Army
Washington June 7 General March announced that fifty thousand recruits have been obtained for the occupation army. The conscripts will serve a three year term and begin training immediately to bolster postwar forces. Local draft practices and recruitment efforts are described as steady but challenging.
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Washington
Army of Occupation
General March
Five Thousand Arrive in Newport News from 90th Division
More than 5,000 men of the 90th division arrived today on transports Huron and Wilhelmina at Newport News Virginia. The entirety of the 349th Infantry was aboard both ships.
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Newport News
Huron
Wilhelmina
Statement of the Laredo National Bank
The document lists M. W. Brennan Asst Cashier A L Vidaurri Asst Cashier and J R Fasnacht Asst Cashier in a bank statement header. It records officers and positions at the Laredo National Bank, indicating staff roles within the institution.
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M. W. Brennan
A. L. Vidaurri
J. R. Fasnacht
T. Cashier
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