Germans Sign Peace Treaty Ending World War I
The peace treaty with Germany was signed today in Versailles ending the great war. German delegates signed first followed by American, British, French, and other plenipotentiaries as Premier Clemenceau and President Wilson appeared to crowds cheering outside the palace.
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China
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Union of South Africa
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Lloyd George
President Wilson to Sail from Paris to Brest for Homeward Voyage
Washington reports that President Wilson and his party will depart Paris at 6 70 tonight for Brest to sail for home. The president's cablegram stated All's well.
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Wilson Congratulated on Peace Treaty Signing
Washington June 28 Acting Secretary Polk sent a message to President Wilson via special State Department wire praising the signing as a prelude to world peace. He expressed that the American people will be proud of Wilson for his work.
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Texas Ratifies Women's Suffrage Amendment in Senate Action
Texas joined eight states in ratifying the federal women suffrage amendment as the senate adopted the resolution after prior house passage. The event marks a key milestone in the nationwide push for women's voting rights.
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Treaty Deposited in Hall of Mirrors at 2:10 PM
William Martin of the French office deposited the peace treaty on the table in the Hall of Mirrors at 2:10 this afternoon in a stamped leather case. Premier Clemenceau entered the palace at 2:20 PM.
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Veteran of three wars returns home to Monroe
Private Robert FF Courtney a veteran of Civil War Spanish American and World War I returns to Monroe after service with the Sixth Regiment U S Marines. He traveled home alone as a youth seeking veteran status and now prefers to stay near home rather than go abroad again.
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France
Rhineland
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Hoth
Robert
Entrance to Sahara Gripped by Grief and Joy
A written column decries a mass transit of drinkers toward drought and temptation, describing the public’s mixed emotions as prohibition reforms loom. It laments alcohol’s ruinous history, praises new restraint efforts, and predicts further curbs on social pleasures as reformers push toward stricter bans.
Frank Butler Released on $500 Bail After Sowing Sow Incident
Frank Butler, a colored man, was released on $500 bail after shooting a neighbor's sow that allegedly damaged his crop ambitions. The incident occurred last Monday and Butler faces charges as he remains in custody pending further action.
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H. P. Marks
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Reynim
A Quart for Hauling Booze
A Monroe chauffeur earned $60 by transporting two visitors and 60 quarts of whiskey to a transfer point. The visitors came to Monroe in a congenial mood and soon formed an attachment before leaving together.
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Cotton crop in Louisiana three to four weeks late
New Orleans June 27 Harry V D Wilson commissioner of agriculture said cotton in Louisiana is three to four weeks late and that the boll weevil is unusually active at this stage in the state and he has never known it to be so at this age.
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Hemstitching and neat peeping by Grace Allen
Grace BE Allen advertises hemstitching and neat finishing services at Magnolia Inn calling for work. Phone number 478 is provided for orders or inquiries.
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Magnolia Inn
Monroe Mecca for Thousands as Liquor Run Short
The town of Monroe endures a liquor shortage as crowds surge for a July celebration. Despite bustling commerce and tourist inflow, massive demand strains supplies with residents and visitors lining the streets and packing warehouses. A continuation note hints at further details on the next page.
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