Final terms to end war issued with strong German indictment
Paris June 17 The Big Four delivered peace terms to the German delegation after civil control disputes. Clemenceau issues a forceful covering letter denouncing German crimes and demanding a yes or no reply within five days. The document allows a later plebiscite, a larger army during transition, and Danzig autonomy while outlining reparations and League of Nations prospects.
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Big Four
Rhine
France
Tiger
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Weimar
Ebert
Rantzau
National Assembly
Germany
Clemenceau
Paul Datasta
Count von Brockdorff-Rautzeu
League of Nations
Upper Silesia
Germaany
Dron Kiel Canal
International Commission For the Adminis
Kiel
Suez
Panama
West Prussia
Schleswig
Denmark
Danzig
Cnty
Poland
Koenigsberg
Daniels Seeks $36,000,000 Navy Aviation Appropriation
Secretary Daniels urged Senate Naval Committee Chairman Page to raise the aviation appropriation from 15 million to 36 million, warning the United States would lag in air force development if funding remains cut. He notes Britain’s lighter-than-air craft progress and says the Navy cannot fund transatlantic dirigible hangars under the 15 million limit.
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Washington
Naval Aviation
House Naval Committee
Daniels
Chairman Page
Senate Naval Committee
Great Britain
United States Navy
Senate
Navy Department
May end Winnipeg strike statement outlined position on bargaining
Winnipeg industrial employers issued a formal statement on collective bargaining and a plan to settle the dispute with the Winnipeg trades council. The statement was formally endorsed by leading employers and aligns with efforts to resolve the strike without further disruption.
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Winnipeg, Man
Winnipeg
Winnipegeweral Trades’ Council
Large French Mining Strike Widens Across Regions
Paris reports the federation of miners has launched a nationwide strike starting Monday. Dispatches from the mining region indicate broad participation across areas, disrupting operations and signaling intensified labor action in France.
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Paris
Federation of Miners
Scopa
Congress Repeals Daylight Saving Law in 56 to 6 Senate Vote
In Washington on June 20 the Senate approved repeal 56 to 6 and the House followed 238 to 122. The timing differs: Senate plan takes effect October 26 while the House sets October 30. Repeal backed by Senator La Follette of Wisconsin and several representatives. opposition voiced by Senator Williams of Mississippi and others as protests against shift.
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House
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Washington
la Follette
Williams
Mississippi
Calder
New York
Newberry
Michigan
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Page
Vermont
Phipps
Colorado
Robinson
Arkansas
Bland
Indiana
Wheeler
Illinois
Representative Esch
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Middle West
Sweet
Iowa
Knutson
Minnesota
Sanders
Campbell
Kansas
Sims
Tennessee
Debate on Knox Peace Pact Resolution in Senate
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania opens senate debate on a resolution to separate the Covenant of the League of Nations from the German treaty. He says the measure does not take a side on the league but seeks senate advice and consent to the peace treaty. He also warns the Monroe doctrine in the covenant could erase the doctrine.
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Knox
Washington
Pennsylvania
Senate
League of Nations
Germany
League
Mexican envoy says incident at border deemed closed
Gen Candido Aguilar reports the Mexican government regards the border crossing by American troops as a closed incident. The statement comes from Carranza’s confidential ambassador to the United States.
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Washington
Candido Aguilar
Carranzia
United States
U S and Russ Chiefs Clash Adjusted Amicably
A controversy between General Morrow commander of the American guard at Verkhine Udinsk and General Semenoff in the Lake Batka region has been settled amicably.
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U. S
Omsk
Gdl
FH. Morrow
Verkhine-Udinsk
Lake Batka
Semenoff
Labor asks Wilson to remove Burleson at convention
The American Federation of Labor convention adopted a resolution urging President Wilson to remove Postmaster General Burleson from office immediately.
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Burleson
Atlantic City
N. C
Wilson
Three Swimmers Drown in Missouri River Tragedy
A triple drowning occurred in Bismarck North Dakota on June 19 as Nelson Jones Henry Schneider and Edward Mowery all residents of Bismarck perished while swimming in the Missouri river signaling the start of the season.
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N. D
Nelson Jones
Henry Schneider
Edward Mowery
Sugar Shipments Resume 40,000 Tons Monthly to New York
San Juan reports shipments of Porto Rican sugar to New York will continue on the original 40 000 ton per month basis according to late advices to the Sugar Producers Association.
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San Juan
New York
Sugar Producers’ Association
Pure Goods Law May Lower Shoddy Wool Garments Prices
Chicago June 19 article reports Alexander Walker of New York, elected president of the National Sheep and Wool Bureau, pushing a pure goods law to require clear labeling of virgin wool versus shoddy or reworked wool. If passed, shoddy labeled garments would drop in price while true all wool remains costly.
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Chicago
Alexander Walker
New York
National Sheep and Wool Bureau
Walker
Wilson to tour the United States for League of Nations
President Wilson plans a nationwide speaking tour upon his return home to promote the League of Nations. Secretary Tumulty has drawn up a tentative itinerary for the trip. Wilson is expected to stay in Paris only a few days after Belgium deployment before sailing for the United States.
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Tumulty
Washington
Wilson
Paris
Belgium
United States
U. S. Eyes Costa Rica Tension for Possible Action
State Department received disquieting reports on Costa Rica with officials saying conditions could force U.S. intervention. No specifics were released but readiness for government action was noted.
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Republic
State Department
Washington
Costa Rica
Girl Leaps to Death From Third Avenue Bridge
Hundreds of pedestrians watch a well dressed young woman climb the Third Avenue Bridge railing and leap into the Mississippi River where her body was swept over the falls.
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Minneapolis
Mini
Sini
Third Avenue
To Foil Anarchist Plot Warned by Justice Dept
Rumors of a radical attack around Independence Day prompt the department of justice to take preventive steps. Officials say they are mobilizing resources to forestall potential plotters and protect public safety.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Naval bill passes with trimmed aviation fund
Washington report notes the house approved the navy appropriation bill totaling 600 million dollars with the three year shipbuilding plan removed and naval aviation funding cut to 15 million dollars.
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Washington
Fund For
Naval Aviation
Bandits Raid Ohio Bank Steal Auto-Ragie With Cash
Five armed bandits held up the West Cleveland Bank in Cleveland Ohio and escaped in a stolen autoragbie with currency estimated at fifty thousand dollars. Two robbers guarded six customers and four clerks during the raid.
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Ohio Bank
Cleveland
West Cleveland
Palmer Warns Reds in U S
Attorney General Palmer pledges firm action against radical violence while the American Defense Society warns mayors to mobilize former soldiers for civil order. New York state guard units are ordered to assemble with 10 000 to 12 000 notified as July unrest looms amid prohibition. Bolshevism in America remains under close army surveillance.
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Department of Justice
American Defense Society
New York
New York State Guard
Palmer
America
Army Intelligence Bureau
Army
Senator Phelan Seeks Prohibition Exemption For Beers
Washington June 20 Senator Phelan of California tried to add a rider to the agricultural appropriation bill to exempt beers and light wines from war-time prohibition. The Senate defeated the move by a 55 to 11 vote.
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Phelan
California
Senate
American Steamers Detained in Downs. Belgium Loans Draft Signed
In the Downs American steamers laden with provisions for Germany are detained pending peace treaty signing. In Brussels Belgium signs a draft loan agreement with American banks for 100 million dollars to be repaid in 25 years and requires US ratification to take effect.
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Deal
England
Germany
U. S
Brussels
Finance Minister
Belgium
United States
Transport of American Food to Poland Stalled
Berlin reports the shipment route via Danzig blocked as the Danzig administration refuses to supply rail cars, hindering American food deliveries to Poland from London on June 19.
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London
Poland
Danzig
Berlin
Britain to Repayriate Aliens After Riots
London reports the British government will repatriate all aliens at the earliest possible moment following riots in Liverpool and Cardiff in which colored men participated.
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England
London
Liverpool
Cardiff
Tennessee Supreme Court voids women’s vote act
Nashville reporter Chan cellor James B. Newman ruled that the legislature’s act granting women the right to vote in city and presidential elections is unconstitutional. The decision concerns Tennessee politics and the status of women’s suffrage in local elections.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
James B. Newman
Kansas Ratifies on Women in Special Session
Topeka June 17 The Kansas legislature in a special session unanimously ratified the woman suffrage amendment to the United States Constitution.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Yanks Quit Mexico After Border Clash Near Juarez
American troops withdraw from Mexican territory after a border clash near Juarez. Cavalry and artillery crossed to support operations but return to El Paso with prisoners and captured Villa horses. An earlier engagement at the Juarez race track ended in American victory, following rebel shelling that prompted the joint move.
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Ysleta
Here
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Cabell
Southern Department
San Antonio
International Bridge
Francisco Gonzales
Mexico
Villa
Il Paso
FE Paso
Baker demands 509000 man army until policy set
Secretary Baker told the senate military committee that Congress should provide for an army of 509,000 until a permanent policy is adopted. He called the 300,000 force proposed in the annual army appropriation bill inadequate.
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Senate Committee
Washington
Baker
Senate Military Committee
Congress
House
End Argentine Troup
Buenos Aires reports the transportation strike threatening to tie up traffic has been settled. The accord ends the disruption that affected city mobility and daily commerce.
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Buenos Aires
New Trial Granted for Edwin A Strause Case
Springfield June 20 The Supreme Court granted a new trial to Edwin A Strause former bank president of Peoria. He was convicted of killing Berne M Meade his cashier and sentenced to 25 years in the penitentiary.
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E A. Strause
Springfield Jr
Supreme Court
Edwin A. Strause
Peoria
Berne M. Meade
British Leader to Visit Verdun Battlefield
The Temps reports Premier Lloyd George will visit Verdun while President Wilson is away in Belgium. He will leave Paris and be absent for two or three days.
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Clemenceang
Wilson
Lloyd George
Orlando
Verdun
Paris
Belgium
Temps
Judiciary panel rejects repeal of wartime prohibition on wines beer
In Washington on June 19 the house judiciary committee voted 10 to 3 against Rep Igo's motion to repeal war time prohibition as it affects eight wines and beer.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Igo
Dem
Missouri
1897 More Troops Arrive From Marseilles
Six officers and 212 men of the Seventy-eighth base hospital were among 1,897 troops arriving from Marseilles on the Transport Alighieri. The rest were casuals.
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New York
Seventy-eighth Base Hospital
Marseilles
Alighieri
Mexican forces pursue Villa in Chihuahua border district
Villa and his rebels moved through the Galiana district of western Chihuahua late Tuesday as General Pablo Quiroga led cavalry to aid Juarez. American officials pressed Mexico for protection of citizens in the disturbed area and guarantees for travelers crossing from El Paso.
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Washington
Mexico
Juarez
State Department
Villa
Columbus
Baker
Francisco Vila
Chihuahua City
Mex
Galiana
Chihuahua
Pablo Quiroga
Gonzales
el Paso
Engineers remain in Archangel as cleanup phase ends
All American soldiers have departed Archangel except engineers who stay to clean the base and sail before June 30. Transports Menominee and Porto left Archangel mid June carrying 81 officers and 2,232 men. Brig. Gen. W Richardson, commander in northern Russia, is aboard the Porto.
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Brest
Archangel
Menominee
Porto
W. Richardson
Russia
Senate panel agrees on 400000 army for next year
Washington reports the senate military committee tentatively agreed on an army of 400000 officers and men for the next fiscal year. The house bill before the committee cut the war department request from 500000 to 300000.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
House
War Department
Yankee ships to Black Sea cargo service announced
The Shipping Board announced a New York to Constantinople and Black Sea ports cargo service. The Huachuca, 7300 deadweight tons, sails this month, followed by Polybius, 10000 DWT, in July.
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Washington
New York
Constantinople
Black Sea
The
Shipping Board
Polybius
Say Carranza Threatened
A copy of an extra newspaper bearing the headline The Days of Carranza Are Numbered was brought to El Paso Texas by an American who said the edition appeared in Mexico City and was suppressed soon after.
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Carranza
Ei Paso
Tex
Mexico City
Wheat crop damaged by rain in Kansas
Heavy rains across the Kansas wheat belt caused damage to wheat and will retard harvesting in many localities. High winds accompanied the rain in several places, according to reports received in Kansas City.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Kansas Wheat Belt
Galena Banker Slain in Private Dispute
Earl A. Fitch cashier of Merchants' National Bank Galena and former Corn Exchange National Bank Chicago was shot and killed by his neighbor Frank Willy. The killing occurred in Galena Illinois on June 21.
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Galena
Galena, Ill
Earl A. Fitch
Merchants’ National Bank
Corn Exchange National Bank of Chicago
Frank Willy
Ohio House seeks halt to Willard Dempsey title fight
The Ohio House of Representatives adopted a resolution from Representative Pearson urging Governor Cox to stop the Willard Dempsey heavyweight championship prize fight in Columbus on June 21.
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Columbus
Ohio
Pearson
Cox
Willard-Dempsey
Catholics Win Bavarian Election Victory Across Bavaria
Berne reports the Catholic center party won nationwide in Bavaria municipal elections held Sunday. Democratic and majority socialist parties had a poor showing.
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Berne
Catholic Center Party
Bavaria
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