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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1919
Page
1
A distressed note references weather as a pleasant context minutes before a person took their own life. The brief mentions good spirits and a reflective mood prior to the act, with no further details on location or identity.
A Long Beach based trial ends with Dr Walter Wilkins convicting his wife over a deadly February act. A Manila rope smuggling mystery surrounds his suicide in a Nassau jail bathroom. Investigators note the rope was concealed, but who smuggled it remains unclear as guards report heightened precautions and letters from the deceased.
Negotiations have opened between Germany and Russia to reestablish economic ties. German trust representatives have left for Russia to assess conditions and set a basis for future merchandise exchange between Berlin and Moscow.
The Superior Blockade Council will lift restrictions on trade with Germany once Germany ratifies the peace treaty. Announcement from Paris via Acting Secretary of State Phillips says the blockade will end immediately on ratification, making the Fall resolution moot for resuming U S trade with Germany.
Washington June 29. The attorney general and not the War Department will determine when demobilization ends and the prohibition order can be rescinded. About 900000 soldiers remain to be discharged, with 450000 in Europe. Congress plans no action until after recess. Prohibition would remain in effect until a constitutional change in 1920.
Former German Chancellor Dr Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg formally requests to be tried by the Allies for acts during his tenure, taking sole responsibility under the German constitution. He submitted the communication to Premier Clemenceau on June 2, after earlier reluctance, and asks the powers to transfer proceedings from the Emperor William II. He declares willingness to face trial personally and hopes for recognition of constitutional legal position. He signs from Hohenfinow on June 25.
Berlin papers react to the Versailles treaty signing with black borders and dire phrases. Bethmann Hollweg’s wartime actions are recalled as Germany faces possible trials and moral reckoning. Editors urge restraint and mourning as the nation confronts the peace settlement and its consequences.
The Army of Occupation lifts the wartime ban on fraternizing as of today. Colonel Dodge, Provost Marshal, states the rule is a dead letter now that peace returns to Coblenz. Twenty officers and soldiers who were secretly engaged to German girls may publicize engagements.
Paris note to Turkish delegation urges return to Constantinople. Council of Four cites wide gaps between Turkish demands and Allied concessions, delaying any agreement until further commission reports. The same council agreed on economic terms for Austria at Saturday’s meeting.
The ex-Crown Prince remained on Wieringen Island near the Hague awaiting the peace signature. Preparations for his flight were ready since Monday with ships offshore increasing in number. He planned to leave by boat or possibly land an airplane, while residents believed he would stay at least three months. Major von Muellren denied telegraphic facilities on the island as aiders urged caution for visitors landing there.
Large crowds gathered at Victoria Station and Downing Street to hail Premier Lloyd George on his homecoming from the Paris peace talks. The King and the Prince of Wales led royal honors, with Queen’s congratulations delivered from Buckingham Palace.
German government debates emergency budget measures raising 70 to 90 billion marks via confiscations and higher taxes. Proposals include heavy inheritance and war profits levies, increased tobacco and sugar taxes, doubled duties on matches and wax papers, and broad universal taxation to fund postwar costs.
Limited supply advertises Cognac brandy, Durbar Dry Gin, Carlton Clup Dry Gin, Bordeaux wines from Chateaux bottlings, and Sherties Ports shipped by leading European exporters. Renken & Yates Suit, Inc. importers advertise stock up at reasonable prices from 35 Went with St, Vandertalt 520. Ad.
President Wilson sails aboard the George W. Washington as France salutes, receiving messages from King George, King Alfonso, and the Japanese Emperor for his wartime and peace conference roles. The scene includes the Oklahoma leading the flotilla with American and French destroyers flanking the steamer.
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