Cabinet Resigns as Polish Revolt Tops Austrian Debates
London June 19 The Austrian cabinet has resigned after Poles in Parliament led a revolt over the war budget. Emperor Charles weighed the crisis as Poland’s defection and Slav bloc opposition threaten the government. Polish aims toward an independent anti German kingdom spark German displeasure and sharp editorials.
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Collapse of Austrian Cabinet Step Toward Constitutional Rule
The Austrian Cabinet resigns after insurmountable factional demands within the Reichsrat. With 496 attending, the body divides 233 German and Socialist members against 268 Slavic and Latin groups. Emperor Charles faces dissolution or coalition options as Austria weighs a path to parliamentary governance and independence from Prussian influence.
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Germany
Johns Hopkins Medical Unit Arrives in France
The Johns Hopkins University medical unit of 250 personnel has reached a French port after sailing from the United States nine days earlier. W. K. Vanderbilt of New York arrived on the same ship.
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Paris
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New York
Chaos of War Prices Spurs Call for Purchasing Board
Washington June 19 The nation faces a war price chaos as officials debate creating a single purchaser and a price policy. Baruch is eyed for potential control alongside a possible food controller while copper and steel pricing see conflicting bids and multiple authorities.
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All Men on Ships Crossing War Zone Must Be Insured
Washington reports new regulations require all officers and men aboard American merchant ships traversing the war zone to be insured by owners for 1600 to 3000 dollars against death maiming or capture. Effective June 26 for ships leaving the U.S. and July 10 for those from foreign ports the plan establishes a seamen's insurance division and outlines penalties for noncompliance.
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United States
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Court Notice on Compensation Percentage for Claims
A legal notice states that in proceedings before the United States District Court the judge will determine the compensation amount for disputed claims. The compensation must not exceed a specified percent of the amount recovered.
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United States District Court
New Cabinet for Persia Formed by Ales Sultane
Washington reports that Ales Sultane, nearly ninety, has been directed to form a new Persian cabinet. The move follows internal Persian troubles after the Russian czar’s overthrow and a shift of influence away from Teheran. Domestic elements are seen as seeking mastery amid external pressure.
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Teheran
Plan for American Training Camp in China Rejected
The War Department will not approve an American plan for a fifteen day training camp at Chin-wang-tao. Colonel Harry C. Hale of the 16th Infantry in Tien-Tsin drew the plan which proposed government payment for transportation rations and uniforms. The department sees no objection to training Americans in China but says fifteen days is too short for solid results.
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Tien-Tsin
Senators Clash Over Goethals Controversy in War Debate
In Washington on June 19 Senator Stone accused the Steel Trust of a cold blooded bid to rob the Treasury by pushing steel plates on the government for 6 dollars a ton and faulted General Goethals. Senator Weeks defended Goethals and proposed a joint war committee to investigate such disputes, urging public clarity on the shipping situation. Emma Goldman, jailed anarchist leader, seeks funds for release as anti conscription meeting plans unfold in Madison Square.
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Senate Urges Immediate Review of Large Power Contract
The speaker warns of ensuing controversies from vast power granted to few and the high costs involved. He stresses the need for prompt inquiry and believes the contract should reach the Senate and be sent to a suitable committee for rapid fact discovery and public disclosure.
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