09 Jun 1919
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1919
Page
1
Washington June 9 The peace treaty will be published immediately as a senate document after a 47 to 24 vote. President Wilson calls for a full investigation of the treaty details and an exact copy circulated, with cables noting officials and editors in Paris and Chicago.
President Wilson cabled Senator Lilliecock from Nebraska urging a thorough probe into charges that official Maelish text copies are in the hands of New York interests. He says it would be unwise to submit a document still in negotiation and hopes the investigation proceeds promptly.
Publication today of an apparent exact copy of the Devony peace treaty from Paris draws Senate attention. The 410 page document, printed in multiple languages and with maps, arrives amid concern over sections on the Sasure valley and the international labor organization under the league of nations. Senators digesting the text focus on labor and territorial terms, while anticipations rise for access to the official version.
In Paris, American observers in senatorial circles discuss Henry Cabot Lodge's charge that bankers in New York hold copies of the treaty. The American delegation insists on delaying publication until the treaty is signed, arguing the document remains a negotiation form and not a complete treaty.
The article reports that Karl Muck, former conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, imprisoned earlier in the war, will be repatriated to Germany under Swiss mediation. It notes other prominent German prisoners slated for shipment from Charleston, costs covered by the company, and mentions Baron Ferdinand von Schelley of the Burkhardt Brewery in Roxbury choosing to stay in the United States amid prohibition era tensions.
At the 89th AFL convention in Atlanta on June 9, organized labor pressed for Postmaster General Burleson to be removed for alleged autocratic methods. The assembly backed stricter government control of utilities, wage improvements, and a two year immigration halt, while endorsing the League of Nations covenant and broader labor reforms.
Paris June 9 Gaston Quien also called Luc may face trial for the alleged betrayal of Edith Cavell who was executed by Germans in Brussels in October 1915. A military inquiry found he served in German service as a spy and worked at Cavell’s hospital. Sixty witnesses, including Princess Maria of Croÿ, testified.
Berlin and Paris dispatches outline high stakes as German leaders face treaty terms. Four key changes are under discussion including coal guarantees from Silesia, admission prospects to the league, a potential army abolition, and a fixed indemnity framework. Prime ministers and presidents push for clarifications while Berlin’s government undergoes possible reshuffles. In Hartford, Connecticut, Mrs. Samuel Russell Jr leads a statewide drive to raise 100000 for woman suffrage education and citizenship work ahead of enfranchisement.
Former President Taft touring states in support of the league of nations covenant says Americans are determined to secure ratification by the Senate to establish the league and achieve lasting peace through justice. He asserts the American people and Senate will choose participation.
Paris June 9 reports President Wilson decided to appoint Brand Whitlock now minister to Belgium as ambassador to Rome, succeeding Thomas Nelson Page. The promotion recognizes his fine work in Brussels.
Baltimore scientist Prof. Charles Aschemier returns from Africa with Smithsonian expedition and disputes Prof. Garner on capturing the supposed missing link. He argues the ape was taken by him, not Garner, and that humans have made no real progress in conversing with monkeys though apes show a rudimentary language.
Announcement from New York indicates William Brown selected to officiate the heavyweight championship fights at Toledo. Willard and Dempsey expected to clash on July 4. exact details remain unclear due to fractured OCR text.
In Newton Massachusetts on June 9 at the Brae Burn club the Open Golf Championship began with the first ball driven to start the competition. Local play marked the opening as players tee off in the event.
Fifteen hundred British troops of General Allenby's force in Egypt and Palestine refused to entrain for an isolation camp on their return to Plymouth after serving at Gallipoli Mesopotamia Palestine and the Balkans. The delay followed discovery of six cases of suspected smallpox during the voyage to England. Soldiers left the cars and many refused to enter. authorities altered plans and sent the men to demobilization centers. Spectators included officers and men of the U S S Aroostook which will soon sail back to New York.
In Ansonia on June 9 at 10 o’clock the American Brass Company iron plants and related firms walk out in a pre arranged plan. About 4000 employees in Ansonia and 500 at the Ansonia Manufacturing Company joined the action while 1000 at Farrel Foundry and Machine Company, though threatened, did not strike. The strike, peaceful, followed a 28 member committee’s talks with General Manager William C. Cowles. The walkout began during a conference ongoing since 8:30. Workers seek a minimum raise from 35 to 60 cents per hour.
Washington reports President Wilson will pursue a hands off policy on the coming nationwide commercial telegraphers strike. White House officials say the matter should be handled by the post office department with labor and war boards, while Congress may intervene to avert walkout. Telegraphers in Washington have finalized plans to drop their keys Wednesday.
Frank G. Menkey reports experts warn Jess Willard risks dethroning by July 4 if he does not radically increase training intensity. Critics note his sparring is light, defense and distance timing are poor, and his conditioning lags despite claims he will be in peak shape.
Shrill whistles and cheers greeted 7,500 overseas troops aboard the President Grant transports as they docked at South Boston’s army supply base. Crowds of happy mothers and sweethearts lined the piers as the servicemen stepped ashore amid patriotic imagery and city celebration.
Fragmentary notes show a bitter dispute with Carlios declaring no power on earth can compel him to permit union men and women to work for the telegraph company.
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