Allies seek U S renunciation of war indemnity
Washington dispatch reports Premier officers in Paris and London reexamining the Versailles terms. The plan would avoid reparations to be paid by Germany and would bar the United States from participating in any treaty obligations if no broader agreement with Germany is arranged. Washington awaits a formal invitation or directive on representation.
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Council of Tere
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Puta
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Europe
Ring Theater
Osborne Resigns Portsmouth Prison to Write on Reform Work
Osborne, a civilian former warden, leaves Portsmouth Prison after a tenure marked by naval and reform duties. He plans to devote time to writing about convict reform experiences, act as a consultant, and consider establishing a reform school at Auburn.
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Portsmouth
Feo
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Lomas Mott Osborne
Ferd
Auburn
Bank Clerks Aid Edwards for Tax Payments Rush
Revenue officials enlist forty five bank clerks to assist deputy collectors in handling tax payments. The plan aims to speed cash handling at cashier windows and ensure payments reach the Federal Reserve Bank. penalties for delays to be enforced. Training for clerks urged in parliament to aid blind persons under new welfare provisions.
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Sommereé
William H. Towares
Weniet
Edwards
Payme
Federal Reserve Bank
Depont
Ite
General Payton Guests at King's Palace Visit
Fragmentary OCR notes show General Payton, Chief of State, visiting the King at a royal palace. The record mentions the Premier and a banquet or entertainments during the visit, but details are incomplete and names are uncertain.
Herrera Claims Carranza Died by Own Action
Fernando Torreblanco, Obregon's private secretary, reports in The Tribune that General Rodolfo Herrera arrived in Mexico City with documents proving Venustiano Carranza killed himself after being abandoned by his companions at the scene, implying suicide rather than combat death.
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Alvaro Obregon
Tribune
Rodolfo Herrera
Mexico City
Venustiano Carranza
Crowd crowding forces adjournment at 7th District Court
About 1000 people packed the 7th District Municipal Court at 125th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue causing congestion and a halt to proceedings. Emil Aubschman was arrested for disorderly conduct after resisting a court attendant. Magistrate Frank Mancuso ordered examination for tomorrow.
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7Th District Municipal Court
125Th Street
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Polo Grounds
Sidney Crane
Emil Aubschman
Frank Mancuso
Washington Heights
Asbschman
Revenue Chief Urges Public Help to Enforce Prohibition
Washington report quotes Commissioner William M Williams stating Supreme Court affirmation of national prohibition boosts enforcement. He cites public sentiment as key, notes illegal liquor withdrawals via forged permits and “blind tiger” operations. Outlines potential penalties totaling 33806.25 for violations under federal laws.
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Teibunms
Washington
William M. Williams
Internal Revenue
Supreme Court
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J. Wiliama
Louisiana Senate Delays Action on Federal Suffrage Amendment
The Louisiana Senate voted 22 to 19 to postpone indefinitely consideration of a resolution to ratify the Federal suffrage amendment. The move does not end the effort in Louisiana, as a House bill identical to the Senate proposal remains pending and could return for final action if approved.
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Louisiana Senate
Senate
Louisiana
House
Prices of Necessaries Are Falling in France
Reports from Paris in June note that the cost of living in eastern France declined, with newspapers mourning the change as the nation returns to work. Observers link the shift to public sentiment and the wine harvest, though some voices differ on causes.
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France
Paris
Government to Open Tax Drive On Delinquents
Washington dispatch notes Commissioner William M. Williams announces a nationwide tax drive targeting delinquent taxes and penalties. Special squads will pursue miscellaneous taxes on sales luxuries jewelry theater admissions and alcohol and other items, with emphasis on income tax returns and evaders. Detectives will inspect records and pursue prosecutions for willful evasion, funded by revenue officers armed to examine books and compel testimony.
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Washington
William M. Williams
Internal Revenue
Prohibition Enforcementivision
Department of Justice
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Tevenus
Wih
Plana
Gether
New York
Chicago
Creona
Moving Picture
Williams
Woman for Congress Nomination in Nebraska District
The Nonpartisan League of the Nebraska District tonight nominated Mrs. Marie Weekes for Congress by petition. Weekes, editor of a Norfolk newspaper, was defeated as a candidate for district delegate to the Democratic National Convention on a Bryan ticket. Today’s convention will decide whether the Republican or Democratic nominees satisfy the Nonpartisan group.
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Nebraska
Dstrict
Suefolk
Neb
Nonpartisan League of the
Marie Weekes
Congress
Weekes
Norfolk
Bryan
Love’s Dream Ends as Fiancée Is Jailed
Albert Belohlay, who courted Freda Berger for six years, arranged a marriage to Germany and sent $4,500 from Chicago Hobart and York. He found Freda at Third Avenue and Eighty Sixth Street and had her arrested for erand larceny. Detectives Ryan and Maloney handled the case at Morrisania Police Station.
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Eight Sixth Street
Third Avenue
Freda Berger
Albert
Morrisania
Belohluy
Eight-sixth Street
Torch Avenue
Freda
Rotterdam
Eighty-sixth Street
Alber
Ryan
Maloney
Germany
Belohlar
Chuggo
Hobart
Ind
York
Miss Berger
Belose
Boston
Belphisy
New York
Jack Dempsey on Trial in Draft Evasion Case
Heavyweight star Jack Dempsey faced trial in United States Court on a charge of evading the draft. Prosecutors argued his questionnaire falsely claimed his parents and wife depended on him. Witnesses testified to support or refute dependency, with Dempsey and manager Kearns charged in a related conspiracy. The defense contends definitions of dependence will be pivotal.
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Dispatch
the Tribune
Francisco
Jack Dempsey
United States Court
Dempsey
John Hogan
Focal Board
Hogan
II Esco A
Fpramerpssesree Reg Tle
Jack Kearns
Manei
Pugilie
Hiram Dempsey
Pugilist
Ore H. S McCann
Salt City
Hylan Declares State Schools Second to None
Mayor Hylan denounces the Russell Sage Foundation index placing New York state school systems thirteenth nationwide. He writes Commissioner John Finl to defend local schools and teachers as second to none, criticizing outside foundation interference and noting a misattributed attack on the courts involved in public welfare.
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Hylan
Russell Sage Foundation
York
John H. Finl
Tiave Veer
Warnegie Foundation
Russell Sage
Chinese Peace Policy Reaches Agreement After Nine Months
HANGHAI June 7 By The Associated Press A peace deal between Northern and Southern China is reached after nine months of talks. Delegates Wang Tongting Wu Tengfang Tang Merar Prior Sun Yat-sen met in formal conference for the first time, after previously lingering in mediation.
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China
Wang Trh-ting
Penes
Wu Tng-fang
Tang Rmer
Peking: T
Sun Yat-sen
Malone Urges Ratification of Federal Suffrage Amendment
Malone calls on the Republican Party to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. He cites port and legal figures and says immediate ratification will grant millions of women the right to vote in the next presidential election. Telegrams were sent to Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and other party leaders.
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New Dudley
Pseu Yee Callwdor
Sen
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Republican Party
Destroyer Satterlee Sets Speed Record in Trials
Rockland Me June 8 The destroyer Satterlee broke all American speed records during standardization trials today. She achieved a mile rate of knots an hour.
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Satterlee
Camp Kelly sergeant kept ledger of 833 girl correspondents
A mess sergeant at Camp Kelly flying field Texas reports that he corresponded with 833 girls during the war. He maintained a ledger to cut postage costs and kept carbon copies of letters to aid the effort.
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Camp Kelly Flying Field
Texas
Farm Leaders Appeal to U S for Laborers
Washington June edition reports three national farm groups urging President Wilson to mobilize government labor allocations before harvest and halt public works until crops are gathered. They warn of a dire food shortage and urge longer farm workdays, higher prices, and expanded production to shield city needs.
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Silver
Congress
Memorial
Mayor Seeks Census Figures to Test Federal Count
Mayor Hylan requests the Census Director provide figures on the district representation. He plans police district checks to verify counts and warrants, aiming to reorder citywide tallies. Bronx protests say at least 75,000 residents are uncounted. Real estate owners prepare a second count plan at Monday meeting.
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Charles E. Reid
Bronx Board of Trade
Bronx
United Real Estate Owners’ Association
Chinese Hens Hatch Fish Fens Hatch Eggs Oceanic Hatchery
A fragmented report notes Chinese hens hatch fish in a sealed system. The spawn lies in eggs and is carefully treated in a tense environment. It mentions an unusual breeding method and an emphasis on controlled conditions.
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China
Hearing in Hughes Case Ends Jury Is Locked Up
The Hughes bribe trial before Judge Mace concluded its final session at Judge Mack’s apartment in the Hotel Ansonia. The jury, resting for the night, requested testimony. further proceedings were set for this morning in Judge Black’s rooms. Hughes testified, with other witnesses including U S Marshal T D McCarthy and Judge Julius Mayer. A letter praising Hughes from Charles Whitman was admitted. The next session will continue with the trial and remaining testimony.
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Hughes
Debbs
United States
T. D. McCarthy
Federsl
Julius M Mayer
George W. Simpson
Charles W. Appleton
Charles S. Whitman
Palestine set to issue own postage stamps
London reports Palestine, now lacking its own stamps, may soon issue distinctive stamps as a new nation formed under a mandate. Until designs are ready, British army post offices’ stamps in former enemy territories are overprinted with Palestine. Also notes Vienna’s illuminated graves ceremony at Central Cemetery on Ascension Day.
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Ondon
London
Vienna
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