McCumber Defends League as Safeguard Against Future Wars
Senator McCumber argues against rejecting the League of Nations, warning that avoiding the pact would spur global arms creation and “an unpardonable crime against future generations.” He denounces Knox resolution critics and urges adherence to collective security to protect innocent lives.
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League of Nations
United States
McCumber
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Pennsylvania
Plans for Gigantic Strike in Winnipeg Explored
Officials examining seized documents from the Winnipeg labor temple say a strike committee considered shutting off all electrical power in Winnipeg. Other papers show funds received from individuals linked to a plot to establish a soviet government in Canada. Union leaders in Calgary urge a nationwide strike in protest of Winnipeg arrests. Calgary anchors One Big Union activity and those detained there were prominent members.
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Canada
Calgary
Land Bank Bond Issue To Raise Fifty Four Million
The Farm Loan Board announces a forthcoming issue of 54 million dollars in 4 percent bonds of the federal land banks. The issue will be sold at par directly to investors by the twelve federal land banks and by a nationwide group of investment banks. Bonds will be tax exempt, issued in minimum denominations of 25 dollars, payable in five years and due in twenty years.
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Washington
Farm Loan Board
Federal Land Banks
Phone Service Paralyzed as California Strike Spreads
Unions claim 8,000 girls and telephone wireworkers walk out, halting service in central and southern California. The company says employees broke their word and abandoned a prearranged meeting, while the girls' organization receives aid offers from other unions.
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San Francisco
California
Prince of Wales to Visit U S in August
Informal advices from the British embassy to the state department say the Prince of Wales will arrive around August 12 after visiting Canada. He will spend at least four days in Washington two days in New York and a week in the Midwest.
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New York
Middle West
Labor federation calls for Burleson removal at Wilson request
In Atlantic City the American Federation of Labor adopted a unanimous resolution urging President Wilson to remove Postmaster General Burleson from office. The action was taken during the federation’s convention, signaling strong nationwide pressure on the administration.
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Atlantic City
Wilson
American Federation of Labor
Army Secures 950 Tanks in Service Program
Washington reports the delivery of forty nine six ton tanks completes the present program, leaving 950 military tanks available.
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Washington
Alcock and Brown Set Pace in Aviation
London reports Capt John Alcock and Lieut Arthur Brown completed the first nonstop Atlantic flight from Newfoundland to Clifden Ireland in about sixteen hours twelve minutes. The Vickers Vimy achieved 1900 miles with no major incidents, despite fogs and mist over the north Atlantic.
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Wright Brothers
John Alcock
Arthur Brown
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Clifden
Ireland
North Atlantic
Alcock
Brown
Labor Protest Across Congress Against Prohibition
Organized labor demonstrated before congress to oppose beer and wine prohibition and warn of unrest if wartime prohibition continues. Samuel Gompers of the AFL voiced concerns about labor adjusting to new rules while pledging action. Thousands of union members from many states traveled by special trains for the flag day protest, praising the public opportunity to speak out.
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Congress
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American Federation of Labor
US Troops Return to Bases After Villa Campaign
American troops who took part in the punitive expedition against Villa rebels bivouacked again on the U S side after a 24 hour campaign. Seven Mexican prisoners were moved to Fort Bliss stockade and a detachment drove 100 captured horses to remount. Unofficial word says about fifty Villa followers were killed with prisoners and livestock seized. Corporal Chigas of the Seventh Cavalry was shot in the lung on the riverbank.
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President Wilson to Tour Nation for Peace Treaty Rally
President Wilson plans a cross country tour after returning from Paris to press the peace treaty and the league covenant. A private message shows his resolve to persuade the nation, with dates and route tied to the German signings, likely within ten days if no hitch delays departure.
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Nebraskan leads U S pistol team tryouts for inter allied match
Paris report says Capt. D. R. Raymond of the quartermaster corps from Crawford Nebraska won the elimination preliminaries in the pistol team trials to represent the United States in the inter allied small arms competition starting June 23.
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Former German Leader and Crown Prince to Return Home
A well informed German source in Amsterdam says the former German emperor and the former crown prince will return to Germany as soon as the peace treaty is signed.
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Emeror
Germany
Armsterdam
Army demobilization pace and discharge figures in June
Washington reports the army is two thirds demobilized and will need over three months to finish at 357000 discharges monthly. On June 10 total strength stood at 1232625 with 644000 in France and Germany and 406000 in the United States. Over 2500000 men discharged overall, including 1350000 brought back from overseas. During the first ten days of June, 110000 soldiers were embarked from France, a new record.
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Buddha in Place of God
Yamanaka promoted a reformist Buddhist movement by opening a girls school with Western style facilities and teachers. The curriculum resembled nearby Christian schools and included Buddhism presented in a modern form using Sunday school style hymns with Buddha replacing Christ.
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Fixing Up in Front of a Picture Theater Booth
In the Louisville Courier Journal a casual exchange notes a man rushing to see his girl who lives in a small booth in front of a picture theater. They communicate through the window as he polishes his shoes.
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Abe and Ike walk in silence on a winter day
In a chilly moment Abe prods Ike to speak as they stroll with hands tucked in sleeves in a muted exchange. Ike retorts that Abe should speak since his own hands are cold, framing a quip about their customary gesture.
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Anti-Meat League Dinner Joke Recalls Aged Vegetarians
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His Utter Inability
A humorous exchange shows a young mother returning from shopping and asking why the baby cries. The bachelor uncle replies there are many things he cannot use, making it impossible to acquire everything for the child.
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Snub Sting Proves Most Lacerating to the Snubber
A terse slight aimed at another can wound the actor more than the act itself. The piece explores how arrogance and social slights ripple through relationships, leaving lingering damage for the initiator.
Automobile swap rumble as traders talk
The Buffalo Express quotes Hi Huskins warning about a faulty swap with Si Skinner. Hi complains his car suffers ague and misfires across cylinders. Si Skinner reportedly seeks a justice of the peace to swear out a warrant for someone.
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Not a Hard Sport
Exchange between a hostess and a new pastor notes personal hobbies like fishing duck shooting and butterfly collecting in a brief Boston Transcript quote context. The dialogue reflects social chatter rather than a formal proposition or event.
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Boston Transcript
Lingering Traces of Atrocity Debate at Peace Conference
The dialogue questions whether German brutality continues and cites a delegate's persistently atrocious manners as evidence. Miss Cayenne remarks that the menace is not entirely abandoned, reflecting wartime sentiment and concern over conduct at negotiations.
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War Price Boiler Inspection Bill Shocks Holyoke Board
Holyoke Massachusetts public works board hired a man to inspect city boilers and received a bizarre bill reading To 5 looks $12. The incident, noted by Cartoons Magazine, highlights odd charges and public interest in municipal practices.
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