Knox resolution on League covenant to expedite peace
Senate action on Senator Knox resolution aims to speed up peace by urging changes in the League covenant. Critics call preamble obtrusive and dangerous while supporters argue the measure would save time and avoid delay, with a plan to seek amendments at Paris.
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South Carolina lawmakers split over final vote on resolution
Myers and Smith of South Carolina are regarded as doubtful. It is conceded the vote on the resolution, if reached, will be close.
Resent Senators Charges On League Of Nations Debate
London dispatch notes Westminster Gazette and The Star opposing claims that the Covenant serves British interests. The Westminster Gazette denying Lloyd George outwitted Wilson and stressing sovereignty surrender concerns. The Star credits Wilson as sole progenitor and notes British Leaguers favored avoiding entanglements rather than backing the League.
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Wilson
Europe
America
Star
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Turkish peace delegation reaches Lyons Station at Toulon
The Turkish peace delegation arrived at Lyons Station after reaching Toulon yesterday, marking a step in their diplomatic itinerary.
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Paris
Toulon
Lyons
Turkish Delegation Arrives in France Led by Damad Ferid Pasha
At 8:45 in the morning the Turkish party, including Damad Ferid Pasha the Grand Vizier, arrived with a French naval lieutenant and a Gen. Franchet d'Esprey staff captain. They traveled incognito to Vaucresson after a brief station stay, stating a semi official mission to inform Allies on Turkey's situation and defend its historic leadership under the Young Turks.
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France
Damad Ferid
Turkey
Committee of Union and Progress
Publication of treaty draft noted by European papers
The Hague reports that The New York Times published the full text of the peace conditions, the first American publication of the treaty draft. Papers comment on the sale of the conditions for two weeks, issued in German book form in multiple languages. The Paris conference news flows through New York, with The New York Times frequently cited.
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Ready to convoy Wilson ship Brest
On June 12 Captain Edward Mc Cauley Jr. of the transport George Washington and Commander F W McNair of the destroyer Woolsey had not yet received orders for sailing to Antwerp to meet President Wilson. The Woolsey with Tarbell Yarnall and Wickes, part of the NC-4 flight destroyer force, have been sent to convoy the President's shomward.
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Edward McCauley, Jr
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Antwerp
Wilson
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Yarnall
Wickes
Shomeward
Fight at Weimar to Save Cabinet
Special cable from Weimar reports political tension as Noske defends the government against radical critics. He says the army must be Socialist and not used against Socialists, warns of East Germany tensions, and notes Bernstein’s expected conciliatory speech to unite the party.
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National Assembly
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Posen
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Rty
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Eduard Bernstein
Bernstein Opens Majority Socialist Convention in Weimar
Eduard Bernstein declared peace conditions arise from necessities even if hard. Gustav Noske and Herr Bauer questioned Eastern Germany while Bernstein noted map lines largely follow Entente boundaries. Philip Scheidemann addressed the assembly, sidestepping certain points.
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Associated Press
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Gustav Noske
Herr Bauer
Germany
Herr Bernstein
Philip’ Scheidemann
Fear of a Great Labor Revolt in Paris Amid Peace Talks
Paris faces a looming general strike as labor leaders threaten action to disrupt the Versailles peace process. French officials warn the move could delay or derail the treaty while arguing France must resist concessions on frontiers and reparations to preserve order at home and strengthen Germany’s compliance.
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Allied and Kolchak Terms for a Russian Constituent Assembly
The Allied powers propose to back Admiral Kolchak with aid if he accepts a program: call a freely elected Constituent Assembly in Moscow, permit local elections, recognize independence of Finland and Poland, and settle frontiers via League of Nations arbitration. Kolchak agrees to a Constituent Assembly but rejects using the 1917 body and insists Finland and borders be settled by the Assembly.
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League of Nations
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Finland
Poland
Hknesia
League of Nationa
Westhenia
Latvia
Lithuania
Caspian
M. Billarousseff
Omsk
Council of Four
Paris
Kolchak
Siberian Commander Urges Reds to Desert in Russia War
In OMSK on June 3 the Siberian Union of Creamery Societies telegrams Admiral Kolchak pledging support of the All Russian Government. A Siberian Army proclamation appeals Bolshevik soldiers to desert and join the fight for a democratic Russia and a Constituent Assembly.
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Great Britain
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Russians Say Bolsheviks Low in Spirit in Poland
Russian prisoners of war in Germany who have returned report that Bolshevik morale is depressed in the region near Aksakovo Bele bel in Eastern Russia, with weary troops and waning enthusiasm amid ongoing turmoil and captivity.
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Associated Press
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Bolshevik Resistance Struggles Across Fronts Reported
Dispatches describe growing revolts in Siberia and Talkat district as peasant uprisings intensify with the advance of the Siberian Army. Bolshevik strategic centers hold by diverse troops including Chinese Lettish and Magyars. Reports note heavy casualties among revolters near Kinel Cherkaska and a deadly accident near Moscow.
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Americans Repel Bolshevik Rail Attacks Near Vladivostok
American troops guarding rail lines near Vladivostok report three interference incidents in two days. The Omsk express was wrecked after rails were removed north of Vladivostok, Kra yevski Station was attacked by about 200 Bolsheviks and repelled, and the Shmakovka bridge was partially burned. American forces hold authority to safeguard railway operation.
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Associated Press
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Lithuanians Launch Front Capture Push Across Front
A Lithuanian official report states vigorous attacks along the front have captured several Bolshevik strongpoints including Subtathkai Rokischkas Khaunds Abelai and Kutninkas. Bolsheviks retreat from Dvinsk and pull back toward Smolensk as allied forces recognize Judenitch as commander in chief against Petrograd. The British War Office denies Stockholm reports of British troops advancing on Petrograd.
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General European Strike Talk Nears Action
Paris reports indicate labor representatives at yesterday's meeting avoided an immediate general strike yet edged close by issuing violent manifestoes and signaling plans to take measures. The discussion reflects mounting pressure across Europe as workers push for broader action and concessions amid ongoing tensions.
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Paris
Poor are deprived in Vienna food speculation claims
Reports from Vienna accuse vendors of hoarding and reselling American foods for profit. Bacon buys at $1 per kilogram and resold as sausage at $3. ham at $5. flour cited as overpriced. Some staples import from Italy. Charge that Vienna merchants sell to Switzerland and that a wartime food trust remains active, hurting sick children who receive only a pint of condensed milk while the wealthy buy cow’s milk.
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International general strike planned this Saturday by labor leaders
The Executive Committee announces an immediate international general strike with foreign comrades for Saturday over demands on wages, living costs, taxation, and demobilization. The move blends professional labor agitation with political protest against peace delays and Russian revolutions, urging price reductions and faster action from government.
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Bolshevik Pressure Grows as Hungary Sees Worsening Economy
Prague and Vienna report Czech Slovakia at risk from Hungarian offensives and propaganda. Bela Kun’s regime imposes paper money, food limits, curfews, and rationing in Budapest while bolstering military guards and confiscating stores and transport.
Budapest Rations Cut Amid Metal Money Shortage
Budapest faces worsening conditions described by a special AP report noting ration reductions and severe metal money shortages as postwar recovery strains grow in the capital.
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Associated Press
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Peace terms framed to withstand future strain
Paris dispatch notes that the Allied commissions have resolved core principles of the peace terms and expect the drafting of the allied reply to be completed soon. The writer praises the leaders for shaping a global agreement amid intense negotiations and warns against withholding information from the public.
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