German ex-chancellor seeks trial as Allies plan German war guilt trials
Allies prepare to indict German leaders for war crimes within thirty days. Von Bliethmann-Hollweg asks to be tried instead of the Kaiser, claiming responsibility for Germany's actions during his tenure. Wilson heads home as Lloyd George travels Britain and other leaders depart Paris.
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Associated Press
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Wilson
America
Lloyd George
Fmngland
Paris
Lansing
Versailles
von Bliethmann- Holdwee
RoddY Returns From Fire Chiefs Meet
Fire Chief Frank J. Reddy returned Sunday morning from Kansas City Missouri where he attended the four day session of the International Association of Fire Engineers. He said delegates from Canada participated and the meetings proved unusually instructive and profitable with focus on firefighting and fire prevention.
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Frank J. Reddy
Shreveport
Kansasity
International Association of Fire Engineers
Canad
June Rainfall Surpasses May Record in Local Totals
June rainfall tops May by .47 inches with 8.26 inches this month after 7.8 inches in May. Weather notes cite 1.5 inches in the 24 hours to 7 am, escalating Ouachita rise, street washings, and ongoing sewer cave-in work at Oak and Sixth streets amid spring showers.
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Grand
Fay
Palm Beach
Johnnie Hay
Alphonse
Gaston
Oak
Sixth
Nibba
Old Sol
Ouachita
Fire protection meeting picks Toronto for 1920 gathering
The fire association showcased inventions and aids to reduce fire hazards. Toronto was chosen as the 1920 meeting site with dates to be announced later. after the war only the United States and Canada had representatives at the Kansas City event.
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Toronto
Canada
Kansas City
Sheriff Seizures Tie Up Monroe Auto Dealer
Sheriff officials in Ouachita Parish seized eight cars and a house and lot on Hudson Lane plus office equipment from John C. Telfair and Ben Lieber after a June 21 judgment on a cattle mortgage. The actions followed closure of Louisiana Motor Car Co. of Monroe. Telfair reportedly left the city. address unknown.
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Sheriff's Department
Louisiana Motor Car Co
Monroe
John C. Telfair
Davis
Emi
Louisiana
Exles
Lieber Building
South Grand Street
Mike John
Ouachita National Bank
Hudson Lane
Telfair
8. C. Balekman
Ben Lieber
Louisian Motor Company, Incorporated
Shreveport
Oval Parish
Saloons to Close At Midnight June 30 1919 Monroe Notice
Public notice from Monroe Louisiana states all saloons must cease sale of intoxicating liquor by midnight June 30 1919 under federal law. Fire Bell to ring twelve times and Power Plant whistle to sound at twelve o’clock midnight to notify all residents. Arnold Dernstein mayor signs the proclamation dated June 20 1919.
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State of
Louisiana
Monroe
Jane
Arnold Dernstein
Myor
China May Sign Peace Treaty at Later Conference
Paris reports indicate Chinese delegates have not withdrawn from the Peace Conference despite declining to sign the current peace treaty. They await instructions from Pelin and may sign if the government chooses, with delegates still allowed to participate in deliberations.
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China
Paris
Pelin
Peace Delegates Rest After Treaty Acceptance In Paris
Paris circles show complete relaxation after Germany accepted the peace terms and the treaty was signed on Saturday. A Council of Ten meeting depends on completing the program for future proceedings framed by the principal powers.
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Paris
Germany
Council of Ten
Pictney Shot On Bridge Leads To Police Suspense
A shooting on the Ouachita River bridge left Mr Pietney wounded in the shoulder and sparked the suspension of Officer Turbiville. No indictment has been sworn, and Turbiville remains on leave as Ruston police await charges or their dismissal.
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Pictney
Turbiville
Ruston
Turlinville
Ruston Friends
Pietney
Ouachita River
Political Eyes Turn to Boyce on July Fourth
A New Orleans report notes July 4 events at Hot Well as state candidates, led by Phanor Breazeale and Huey P. Long, with invited speakers from Monroe, Lafayette, Orleans, Franklin and Shreveport. Wariness of apathy and lack of local races are seen across districts.
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Ao Times
New Orleans
Boyce
Hot Well
D. K. Texada
H. A. Joyner
Phanor Breazeale
Natchitoches
Frank P. Stubbs
Monroe
Fernand Moxton
Lafayette
M. Stafford
Orleans
Percy Saint
Franklin
Shreveport
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Long
Liberty League
Mr. Long
League
Planters Hotel
Standard Oil
Pine Island
W. C. McKay
J. J. Calhoun
E. L. Woodley
O. B. Thompson
G. R. Cooper
J. F. O'Neil
J. W. Murphy
Weil
State Senate
Alderson
Tioga Gravel Co
Alexandria
Harry J. Wilson
Montéleone
Wilson
Geo. H. Clinton
St. Joseph
Delta
Mr. Clinton
Won't Wet Sodas After Saloons Close Says Local Vendor
A popular city soda dispenser disputes fears of soft drink declines after saloon closures. He notes steady Saturday business with patrons seeking milder drinks, forecasts no big change beyond annual debutant festivities, and expects continued growth from new customers. He argues Germany’s peace treaty claims are futile.
War Time Prohibition Enforced as Saloons Stay Open
Brest riot injures 100 as American troops clash with French sailors. charges of flag desecration trigger violence. Justice Dept says light wines and beers may be sold, war time prohibition to be enforced with federal action. New Orleans saloons open late for 2 4 percent beer. New York saloonkeepers plan to push on despite orders.
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New York
Washington
Associated Department of Justice
Congress
Department
Department of Justice
Orleans
New Orleans
Calleg Liquor Dealers Association
Captain Thornhill Arrives in States for Discharge
Mrs. J Bridger Thornhill received word that Captain Thornhill has safely arrived in the United States from Camp Mills New York. He hopes for discharge in a few days and will send another message from Camp Mills. If denied discharge he may proceed to Camp Shelby Mississippi to command a battalion and begin demobilization, with Mrs Thornhill preferring to join him sooner.
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J. Bridger Thornhill
Captain Thornhill
Camp Mills
N. Y
Thornhill
Capt. Thornhill
Camp Shelby
Miss
World leaders face relief and renewed resolve on League of Nations
London editorials express relief and gratification over prospects for quick global readjustment. They urge continued effort to ensure the League of Nations remains effective and warn against any relaxation of the drive.
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Edpiporlals
London
League of Nations
Bolsheviki advance in Petrograd amid orders on Kronstadt
Divacuating Petrograd on June 23 reports the Bolshevik push toward the city. Decrees state Trotzky ordered Kronstadt fortress blown up before surrender and bridges and railway station destroyed before final withdrawal of troops.
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Petrograd
Helingstor
Trotzky
Kronstadt
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