Germany on edge after Rathenau assassination
State of siege grips Germany as officials admit danger to the republic after the murder of Foreign Secretary Walter Rathenau. Authorities round up monarchists and military plotters while frontiers tighten. Mourning fills Potsdam as a public funeral is prepared and socialists threaten a general strike in protest.
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Tional News Service
German Republic
Walter Rathenau
Apead
Wighd Marshall von Windenbirg
Staf
Potsdam
Elic Friedrich
Kaiser
Hindenburg
Republic
Beschbrich
Polea
Kaiserhof
Assaasing
Reichstag
Rathenau
Germany
Paul Loes
Theeichstag
Field Marshal Wilson Murder Shocks Britain
Britain reels from the assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson, former chief of staff, gunned down outside his London home by two men. Reports blame Irish extremists, with Wilson known for supporting a firm line in handling the Ireland situation.
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Britain
Sir Henry Wilson
Staf
London
Henry
Gigi statesman Rathenau praised by Chancellor Wirth
Chancellor Wirth wept as he honored the slain Dr. Rathenau, praising him as a noble figure and fighter for humanity and conciliation. He earned respect even from former enemies, while a warning was issued to rightists. The note references Tunis water supply linked to ancient sources like Carthage.
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Wirth
Gigi
Rathenau
Genoa
Tunis
Carthage
Smith predicts nationwide business paralysis from coal strike
In Providence Rhode Island on June 26 George Otis Smith director of the US Geological Survey warned that a prolonged bituminous miners strike could halt industry nationwide. He argued deeper economic issues must be resolved for a lasting settlement of the labor dispute.
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International News Service
Providence
RB. I
George Otis Smith
Washington
United States Geological Gut
Smith
Cor
Christian Endeavor Worker Whitney to Visit City
Arthur J. Whitney of Calumbia Ohio a former Ohio Christian Endeavor Union officer travels with the Flying Squadron to speak twice at Central Presbyterian Church 2740 at 3:50 and 7:50 p.m. Whitney aided temperance campaigns in the army and navy and is described as a rapid fire speaker who holds audiences.
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Arthur J. Whitney
Calumbia
Ohio
Ohio Christian Endeavor Union
Whitney
Flying Squadron
Central Presbyterian Church
Committee On Temperance
Army
Navy
Willis Garner Moves Sawmill For Cameron and Drake Shed
Willis Garner of New Wilmington moved his saw mill to the farm of R. J. Drake where he is sawing lumber for a grain shed. He will also build one for A. F. P. Cameron.
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Willis Garner
New Wilmington
R. J. Drake
A. F P. Cameron
Republicans Try To Prevent Exposure
J Bart Campbell reports that White House leaders push a plan to cap debate on the tariff bill. Senator Underwood accuses the administration of seeking to shield heavy new taxes on food and clothing by limiting discussion, arguing the measure hits meals, wool, and other necessities.
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Bart Campbell
Tatra
Honal News Service
Ataft
Washington
Underwood
Tchitcherin Quits Post at Hague Hearing
A sensational report at the Moscow reconstruction conference in Hague claims George Tchitcherin, People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs, has resigned. Tchitcherin, a key figure in Soviet foreign policy and Genoa delegation leader, is reportedly ill and currently in Germany under nerve specialist care.
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Il Health
D. Weyer
Guervice
The
Hagos
International Conference On Reconstruction of
Russia
George Tehitcherin
Peoples
Moscow
Tchitcherin
Genoa
Tchiteherin
Germany
Old Fashioned Cruelty Returns in Divorce Petitions
In Omaha Nebraska divorce petitions reveal new reasons replacing cruelty as grounds. A wife cited a mouse trap request leading to beating and breakdown of temper. Another divorce arose from a husband’s anti money view, and a fourth from excessive fishing or golf.
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Omaha
Neb
Ufe
Weather and wear reshape delicate watchwork
A local watch trade article notes warm weather affects watch accuracy and reliability. Dust heat and rough summer handling increase repairs, with annual upkeep around 3.50 dollars including cleaning and parts. Wristwatches require more frequent cleaning due to oil drying and higher movement.
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Mé&E
Unreasonable Demands on a Clock's Operation
The text argues some demand a clock to run nonstop year round regardless of conditions. It compares revolutions to a larger watch and notes smaller oil holes. It suggests fools expect continuous operation despite extreme temperatures or humidity, implying such expectations are impractical.
Office entry at Mill Street office broken for stamp loot
Suspects gained entry to the office of Mike Conti on Mill street Sunday night by breaking a window with a stone and forcing the night latch. The office was rifled, an old style 88 calibre revolver, and five cent stamps were stolen. Police have a clue and expect to make an arrest today. The note ends with a stray statistic about farmers and automobiles.
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Samecons
Mike Conti
Mill Street
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