Explosion in tunnel kills seventy eight miners at Delaware & Hudson
A Baltimore No 2 tunnel blast near Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, killed 78 miners and injured 30 to 40. A trolley wire sparked powder, igniting flames. bodies, many charred and unidentifiable, were piled near the colliery as rescuers fought flames and fumes. Officials blame mine law violations for carrying powder on the trip.
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WILKESBARRE
Baltimore No 2
Delaware & Hudson Coal Company
here
Electric Railway Commission Named to Investigate Street Railways
President Wilson appoints a federal electric railways commission to study the street railway problem nationwide. Ed win F. Sweet and Louis B. Wehle named, Elmquist elected chair, with Meeker Beall Gadsden Ma hone among members and a representative from the American Cities League of Mayors pending acceptance.
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WASHINGTON
Wilson
federal electric railways commission
Redfield
Edwin F. Sweet
commerce
Royal Meeker
department of labor
Louis B. Wehle
general counsel finance corporation
Charles E. Elmquist
National Association of Street Railways and Utilities Commissioners
Charles W. Beall
Investment Bankers’ Association
Philip H. Gadsden
American Electric Railway Association
William D. Mahone
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Raiway
American Cities‘ League of Mayors
Elmquist
Mr. Sweet
Germans Opposed to Polish Annexation Protest Signed
Eastern Germany shows resistance to Poland annexing East Prussia. A bitter protest signed by leaders of the main political parties in the Oletzko district accuses the government of neglecting East Prussia and bartering the province to the Entente for more favorable peace terms.
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BERLIN
Associated Press
Germany
East Prussia
Poland
Oletzko
Small Powers Win Armament Limitation Victory
June 5 Paris reports a victory for small powers in blocking armament limits on new states formed from the former Austro Hungarian empire. The council of four eliminated provisions for restriction and reviewed German counter proposals and minority rights in these small nations.
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PARIS
council of four
Army meat stock sale efforts face bids too low
Washington June 5 C W A Hare director of army sales told the house military committee that efforts were made to find buyers for war department meat stocks but a majority of bids were too low to accept without great loss to the government.
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WASHINGTON
C. W. A. Hare
army sales
house military committee
war department
British gold shipment arrives in New York from Canada
A fresh cargo valued at 5.6 million dollars for the British government reached New York from Canada today, consigned to J P Morgan & Co. The total gold arriving stands at 12 million so far, with expectations the final total will reach 50 million.
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NEW YORK
Canada
J P, Morgan & Co
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Holland Not to Give Territory Belated Peace Conference Vote
June 5 report on the 1839 treaty revision shows the council of foreign ministers at the peace conference agrees Holland will not surrender territory. Holland may grant Belgium certain rights over waterways, meeting Belgian demands while preserving Holland's borders.
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PARIS
Belgium
Holland
council of foreign ministers
Helland
Wolf of Wall Street Conviction Upheld on Appeal
June 5. The conviction of David Lamar known as the Wolf of Wall Street for conspiring to stop the shipment of war munitions to the Allies was upheld by the United States circuit court of appeals. Henry Martin, a Labor National Peace Council member, received a similar decision. Both men had been on bail pending appeals after original one year sentences in Mercer County Penitentiary.
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NEW YORK
David Lamar
the Wolf of
Wall Street
United States
United States circuit court of appeals
Henry 5
Martin
labora national peace council
Mercer county
N. J
James Bruce Cleared of Anarchy Charge in Seattle
Seattle June 5 James Bruce an alleged Industrial Worker of the World was found not guilty by a jury of the charge of criminal anarchy stemming from his February activity during the general strike Bruce was tried for participating in the strike and was acquitted leaving the case unresolved on the broader labor dispute.
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SEATTLE
James Bruce
Bruce
Voliva Attacked by Illinois House Over Zion City Inquiry
Springfield June 5 The Illinois House without a record vote adopted the joint committee report to probe Zion City. Wilbur G. Voliva is accused of insolvent banking practices, obtaining funds by confidence tricks, misuse of the U S mail, and other offenses.
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SPRINGFIELD
Zion City, I
Wilbur Ghan Voliva
United States
Shortage of One Million in Jackson Prison Accounts
Detroit Trust Company reported to Michigan's special legislative session that Jackson prison accounts show a shortage of upwards of $1,000,000. The anomaly was disclosed in the June 5 report from Lansing, Michigan, noting funds missing from the institution's ledgers.
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LANSING
Mich
Jackson prison
Detroit Trust Company
Vanderlip Warns Europe Crisis Risks Spillover
Frank A. Vanderlip former National City Bank president told the Pan American conference that Europe faces a shock beyond Western view with idle men and unrest spreading. He warned a catastrophe could affect the hemisphere unless industries are restocked and proposed a Latin American US European neutrals group to aid Europe with materials and food while limiting further US loans.
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WASHINGTON
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank of New York
South America
Europe
Vanderlip
United States
Alsace and Lorraine Council Meets in Strasbourg
The Alsace and Lorraine Superior Council met in Strasbourg in the former German interior ministry building. The assembly noted no abrupt changes in provincial laws under the new French regime and held its first meeting Monday with plans for orderly administration.
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STRASBOURG
superior council of
Alsace and Lorraine
Panama to Celebrate 400th Anniversary
Panama announced by President Porras a committee of public officials and journalists to organize the 400th anniversary of Panama City founded August 15, 1519. The event marks the oldest European settlement in the Americas and falls on the fifth anniversary of the Panama Canal opening. In Paris, former Illinois Governor Edward F Dunne and Frank P Walsh visited Rheims with Irish society delegates.
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PANAMA
Porras
new world
Panama canal
PARIS
Edward F. Dunne
Ilinois
Frank P. Walsh
Kansas City
United States
Rheims
Bodies Hanging From Poles Beside Mexican Rail Line
Passengers on a train approaching Nogales report seeing six Mexican bandits hanging from telegraph poles along the railroad between Iganblas and Navojoa in Sinaloa. The men, garrison troops led by Gen Francisco Flores, had seized rifles days earlier, deserted, and raided farms. They were captured by Capt Juan Garcia’s detachment. Also, American farmers A. D. Ayle and H. Barton near Ameca, Jalisco, were released after a $2000 ransom paid by Ameca’s chamber of commerce to a Zapatista gang.
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Juan Garcia
A. D. Ayle
H. Barton
Ameca
Jalisco
chamber of commerce
Zapatista
Collar of anarch may be clue to 10 accomplices
In New York detectives study a collar found near the Washington bomb site that killed Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer. The collar duplicates were obtained from Washington police and sent to New York. In Pittsburg police seized George Oliver after raids linked to Sunday night blasts at federal judge Thompson and immigration official Libray. Oliver had radical literature. other suspects were questioned as IWW literature and a West Virginia map were found in Brookline. McGurty admitted he was an IWW organizer, saying he came from Chicago.
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NEW YORK
A. Mitchell Palmer
Washington
D. C
spit
Maj
Pullman
Washington police
Pittsburg
George Oliver
Cleveland
Oliver
Woi
Thompson
W. W. Libray
LW. W
John Johnson
S. W. AW
West Virginia
Chicago
McGurty
Edeburn
an. W. W
Demobilization Opposed by Baker in Senate Letter
Secretary Baker told Senate Military Committee Chairman Wadworth that immediate demobilization of emergency enlistments would disrupt the military establishment and greatly delay soldier discharges, defeating the intended goal.
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WASHINGTON
Baker
Wadaworth
senate military committee
Senate committee favors immediate wire return to private owners
Washington June 4 Favorable report on Senator Kelley bill to return telegraph and telephone wires to private ownership was ordered by the senate interstate commerce committee after an amendment to keep existing telephone rates for sixty days post final congressional action. The committee vote was unanimous.
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WASHINGTON
Kelley
Minnesota
senate interstate commerce committee
congress
Free Love Colony Brought Into Court For Dissolution
Tacoma June 6 in superior court the Mutual Home Association known as the Free Love Colony on Joe's Bay Puget Sound faces dissolution action. Twelve members named as plaintiffs thirty nine as interveners and fifteen as defendants fight over control after rival factions elected officers.
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TACOMA
Wath
Mutual Home Association
Free Love Colony
Joe's Bay
Puget Sound
Senate Debates Full Treaty Text Request in California Push
The senate weighs Senator Johnson of California the resolution demanding the complete treaty with Germany. White House probes leak as Hitchcock seeks inquiry. President Wilson kept informed but no firm decision on supplying the document before adjournment. Ireland’s De Valera hearing sought as Borah pushes foreign relations plan. Page Two.
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WASHINGTON
sune
senate
Johnson
California
state department
Germany
White House
Hitchcock
New York
Tumulty
Wilson
Calandar
Borah
foreign relations committee
American peace commission
Edward De Valera
Ireland
ihs
Williams
German plan to raise seven billion marks yearly
Berlin June 5 Dr Bernhard Dernburg Germanys finance minister proposes a government working hour plan to raise seven billion marks annually. Each worker would add one hour of daily labor with employers paying a proportionate wage plus one mark overtime. The extra mark would go to the government.
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BERLIN
Associated Press
Bernhard Dernburg
Neuse Zeitung
Herr Dernberg
Germany
Jones Shipping Bill Favorable Reported by Senate Panel
Washington June 6 Favorable report was ordered today by the Senate commerce committee on Senator Jones Washington Republican bill authorizing American shipyards to build ships for foreign accounts without a permit from the Shipping Board An amendment banning construction for alien enemies was adopted.
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WASHINGTON
senate commerce committee
Jones
shipping board
Damage in Java Volcano Blaze Reaches 14 Million
Washington June 5. The Katut volcano eruption in Java caused about 14 million dollars in property damage. The blast destroyed crops on 20,000 acres of land, including rice and coffee fields.
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WASHINGTON
Java
state department
Suffragists Push for Ratification by State Legislatures
Washington June 6 advocates of woman suffrage shift focus to state legislatures as three fourths must ratify the constitutional amendment. Leaders split on timing for next presidential election, with many sessions uncertain and some set for next year. Southern opposition feared enfranchising Black women. Senator Gay of Louisiana predicts thirteen states will reject. Illinois has introduced ratification, Connecticut won’t act until 1921, and Colorado may require $350,000 for a special session.
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WASHINGTON
congress
South
Gay
Louisiana
Ilinois
Cornwell
Chicago
Connecticut
Colorado
Snoup
Prince of Wales US visit considered after Canada trip
London June 5. In the house of commons Cecil F Harmsworth under secretary of state for foreign affairs said he had information on whether the prince of Wales would visit the United States after his forthcoming Canada trip.
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LONDON
house of commons
prince of Wales
United States
Canada
Cecil F Harmsworth
Autopsy Fails to Identify Woman Found in Canal
AP reports an autopsy on a body recovered June 1 from the Landwehr canal could not confirm it as Ross Luxemburg's, who was killed earlier this year by a mob. The body's condition prevents definite identification.
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BERLIN
Associated Press
Landwehr canal
Ross Luxemburg
Must Curb Meat: FTC Commissioner Warns Packs Firms
Cincinnati June 6 William B Colver chairman of the Federal Trade Commission told the National Wholesale Grocers Association that the great meat packers should be limited to meat packing and by products and warned the five big concerns may dominate the nation s food supply unless restraint is imposed He said a meat trust exists and future tendencies could force people to accept what they eat and pay for it.
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CINCINNATI
Wiliam B. Colver
federal trade commission
National Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Pye commission
2 meat trust
Mr. Colver
Aliens Quit Winnipeg Unions Demand War Veterans Support
In Winnipeg a mass meeting of veterans and soldiers swelled to thousands as they demand aliens be ousted from city unions amid a general strike. Mayor Charles F. Gray warned of law and order while troops threaten to enter the trades and labor council. Milk and bread distribution plans are set to aid civilians if unrest grows.
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WINSIPLG
Winnipeg
Charles F. Gray
trades and labor council
James Duncan
Seattle
Gray
Duncan
Myer Gray
central strike committee
board of trade
Belgium Feeds Tourists Despite Meat and Milk Shortages
Brussels reports Belgium can feed visitors as import supplies rise. Prices climb above pre war levels but bread, potatoes and wheat are plentiful. Meat and milk remain limited. Since March no consumption limits on bread. Belgium can export potatoes to France and has wheat for three months with Hoover led inter Allied food commission arranging more shipments from America.
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BRUSSELS
Belgium
France
inter Allied food commission
Herbert Hoover
America
Austrian cabinet in overnight session on peace treaty
The Austrian cabinet was recalled to session in Vienna and debated through the night about provisions of the peace treaty. Officials worked to resolve terms reportedly negotiated with representatives from St. Germanot and nearby areas.
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VIENNA
St. Germaingot
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