Absence of German delegates delays signing of peace pact
Paris June 25 The signing of the peace treaty may occur Friday or Saturday at 2 PM as the German delegation's arrival remains unclear. The Peace Conference awaits official German plans while awaiting arrival of Italian delegate Tittoni. Certain Allied powers prepare for contingencies if Germany fails to meet treaty provisions. The supreme council okays prioritizing five hundred million dollars in reparations.
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Paris
Associated Press
Germany
Tittoni
Italy
Austria
France
Pemier Clemenceau
Chamber of Deputies
Merlin
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Revival attendance grows at First Baptist Church
Interest in a Baptist revival continues at the First Baptist Church with strong attendance and rising Bible reading, aided by daily prayer circles. Dr. Pickey’s sermon on Preparing to Give God the iest impressed attendees, as the choir sang Sweeter Each Day under Mr Imrie. Services continue tonight with broad invitation.
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Imrie
Conference of British Labor Opens In Southport
About 500 delegates attend the nineteenth annual British Labor Party conference in Southport town hall. The opening is formal with committees formed, and the serious business begins tomorrow as resolutions on national and international issues are considered. Delegates are to address policies on the blockade and Allied relief failures in Europe and call for troop withdrawals from Russia.
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London
Labor Party
Southport
Arthur Henderson
Central
Europe
Russia
Russian Socialist Republic
Million Homes Needed in U S in Real Estate Convention
Atlantic City June 25 delegates from the National Association of Real Estate Boards warn a one million housing shortfall in the United States. Will H. Garland of Los Angeles cites material and price instability as the main obstacle to a nationwide building boom.
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Atlantic City
United States
Will H. Garland
Los Angeles
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Elks Lodge Initiation at Monroe No 454 Gathering
At the reentry meeting of Monroe Lodge No 454 B P O Elks on Wednesday night June 25 candidates will be initiated. All members urged to attend. J M Cobb Exalted Ruler Fr Surgaine Secretary.
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B. P.O. Elks
J. M. Cobb
FR. Surgaine
Fortify Mexico border with new forts and housing
The War Department will complete forts and housing along the Mexican border to ease patrol duties. The move creates the first truly fortified front for the United States. Existing army posts along the boundary total over forty.
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Washington
Associated Press
War Department
United States
Hive Soldiers Shipped in Coffins Exposé at Convention
Dr. Oscar Dowling, head of the Louisiana State Board of Health, told the Louisiana State Funeral Directors Association that live soldiers were shipped to Texas in coffins bought to hide bodies. He cited two coffins used to ship whiskey and warned of legal action against undertakers selling such caskets.
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New Orleans
Texas
Louisiana State Funeral Directors’ Association
Oscar Dowling
State Board of Health
Dowling
Signing of Peace Treaty Delayed Beyond Sunday
Paris reports no official word by 4 45 pm on Germany's peace treaty plan. Peace Conference leaders are perplexed as ceremony likely cannot occur before Sunday and may be postponed to Monday according to unofficial reports.
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Paris
Germany
Rioters Target Hamburg Factories Amid Animal Horror Claims
Copenhagen reports serious rioting in Hamburg after mobs attacked food preserving factories. Allegations said dogs and cats were found in the plants. Managers were dragged through streets and troops opened fire, with fatalities reported.
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Copenhagen
Hamburg
Plot to murder Seeidemann arrest at Wei mar
London dispatch reports multiple soldiers arrested at Wei mar on charges of planning to murder former premier Philip Seeidemann. The alleged plot targeted execution Monday evening.
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Unearth
Sctilridemann
London
Weimar
Copenhagen
Anch
Philip Seeidemann
New York Police Guard All Vegetable Wagons
New York police guards surround Washington Market and convoy every truck load of vegetables leaving warehouses. This marks the first noticeable movement of farm products since the market strike began Monday, as a police guard and parole escort accompany shipments.
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New York
Washington Market
Parol
Notables May Visit United States From Europe
The Associated Press reports Carolinal Mercier and General Leman, defender of Liege in 1914, may accompany King Albert and Queen Elizabeth on a U S visit. Plans are unsettled, with travel likely in late September or early October.
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America
Brussels
Associated Press
Carolinal Mercier
General Leman
Liege
Albert End
Elizabeth
United States
Twenty Nine War Brides Arrive With Troops
The Transport Santa Theresea docked today with 1915 troops and twenty nine war brides. A majority of the troops were detached units.
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New York
Associated Press
Airplane Mail Service To Link New York And Chirro
Post office officials announced that the air mail service between New York and Chirro will be in full operation by July 1. The plan envisions regular flights coordinating mail delivery and dispatch.
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New York
Here
Chiraro
Edgar Sholars Injured in Gas Well Accident
Yesterday afternoon at the west bank gas well opposite Sterlington owned by the Thrift Co. Edgar Sholars of West Monroe suffered severe injuries when his arms were caught in a heavy chain and broken in two places. He was taken to the sanitarium and is resting as well as can be expected.
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Thrift Co
Edgar Sholars
West Monroe
Sholars
Mamie Sholars
Mr. Conquest Sholars
New Auto Laws Designed for Safety
The City Council adopted two new automobile ordinances Nos. 2189 and 2190 effective in 10 days. Key changes ban under 17 drivers, require tail lights and mufflers, mandate immediate stops after accidents, and set speed limits plus parking and turning restrictions with fines up to 200 dollars or 60 days in jail.
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Former King Constantine of Greece in financial distress
Paris dispatches report former King Constantine of Greece, living in Switzerland, facing money troubles. Subsidies from former Kaiser Wilhelm have ceased, and Constantine seeks reconciliation with the current Greek government.
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Paris
Constantine
Switzerland
Kaiser William
Tragic Hunting Accident Claims Island DeSiard Boy
William T. Moore, eleven, son of Mr and Mrs R L Moore of Island De Siard Ward 1, died at 9 50 PM Tuesday from a gunshot wound suffered while returning from a hunt at about 5 PM. The 12 gauge pump discharged as he tried to draw his gun over a barb wire fence, the load piercing his right side. He was alone when the accident occurred, witnessed by another boy who summoned help. He died at home, then funeral services were held at 2:30 PM at the family residence with interment in Monroe’s New City Cemetery.
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Monroe
New City
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First Baptist Church
Trish Plans Wider Campaign Abroad
De Valera says the independence campaign will extend beyond the United States to Canada and Australia. He notes strong sympathizers there and plans to float part of their loan in these nations.
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New York
United States
Canada
de Valera
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Australia
Allied order to evacuate invaded Czech territory
Budapest dispatch reports Allied commanders demand Hungarian forces withdraw from the invaded Czech area by the evening of June 28. They call for full compensation for damages caused by Hungarian troops.
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Copenhagen
Czecho- Sloveka
Budapest
Ultimatum Planned If Weimar Peace Talks Fail
Paris dispatch reports that Allid powers may send an ultimatum to Germany if the Weimar delegation does not respond soon to the peace treaty terms. The note calls for plenipotentiaries to be appointed within a set number of hours.
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Paris
Allid
Weimar
Reuter’s Limited
Winnipeg Strike Called Off After Six Weeks
After nearly six weeks the general sympathetic strike in Winnipeg is terminated. The central strike committee ordered all workers to return to duties at 11 o clock today, unconditionally ending the action. Labor gains no concessions but a commission of investigation is expected to be appointed.
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Winnipeg
Central
Postmaster Urges War Savings Stamps Investment
John T. Bryant, postmaster, urges citizens to exchange their June Liberty Loan coupons for War Savings and Thrift Stamps. He emphasizes building a saving habit and vows to assist at the post office.
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John T. Bryant
Mr. Bryant
American shooting team announced for Lemens tourney
Names of the American inter allied rifle pistol and sharpshooting team announced at ICal. George H. Healey is captain. Members include Lieut. L. R. Henry of Monroe Louisiana and Capt. F. S. McMullen of Victoria Texas.
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France
d’Avours
Ical
George H. Healey
Lieut. L. R. Henry
Monroe
F. S. McMullen
Victoria
Texas
Hemstitching and Peeping Neatly Done Ad
Mrs Grace E Allen solicits work. Phone 478. Magnolia Inn, 25 4t.
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Grace E. Allen
Magnolia Inn
Dance at Riverside Pavilion Draws Crowd
Opening Monday event at Rivers side Pavilion pleased attendees. Another public dance at the popular resort is set for tonight with music by the Acme five piece orchestra.
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