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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1919
Page
1
At Brest on June 30 two French civilians were killed and over 100 wounded as American sailors and French forces clashed after an American officer allegedly desecrated a French flag. Marines restored order as the mob attacked hotels and uniforms, leaving the city quiet today.
San Francisco ends a three night war time prohibition celebration as hotels and restaurants report strong business and liquor dealers hope for lifting the ban. DOJ vows strict enforcement with federal agents ready to act. Near beer questions seen as intoxicating and Baltimore suit awaits trial as Congress may fix alcohol thresholds.
On the U S S George Washington several thousand American soldiers and many French war brides travel home to the United States. The journey follows a tearful appeal to President Wilson by the brides aboard the ship. Royal messages close the Paris chapter as the vessel leads with Oklahoma and destroyers in escort.
Cublenz June 36. The Associated Press reports homecoming activities begin as news of a peace treaty arrives. The Fifth Division prepares to entrain in Luxembourg and move toward Brest. First Second and Third Divisions consolidate in the bridgehead area awaiting orders to return home within two to three days. The Fourth Division is set to move out on the weekend.
The Manchester Guardian endorses Sir Horace Plunkett's Irish Dominion League plan for home rule paralleled to colonial models. It foresees a long struggle but argues the league offers real hope and strong leadership. Plunkett says the present regime cannot endure, seeking a supported replacement.
The transport Von Steuben arrived with 2920 troops including a 339th Infantry detachment from Archangel. Infanta I Isabella carried 1730 troops from Bordeaux, yacht Aphrodite ferried 13 casual officers from Brest, and La Lorraine brought 437 casual troops from Havre. Troops hail from New Jersey, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia, Ohio, Virginia, Carlots, Indiana, Texas, New York, Missouri, Illinois, West Virginia and Iowa.
In Geneva on June 30 Switzerland celebrated the peace treaty signing. Alpine climbers scaled Mount Blanc and the Matterhorn to await the signal from the valley. Champagne toasted, bottles left atop peaks, marking the date of the accord.
Mount Clemens Mich June 30 Clifford S Raymond author of the editorial behind Henry Ford's $1,000,000 libel suit testified he has been with the Tribune since 1898 and had no outside instruction from publishers mothers. He affirmed knowledge of Ford pacifist views and his opposition to military preparedness noting Ford’s 1916 remark about embroidery of the word murder on a garment.
In Columbus Ohio Epworth League members from north and south unite at the Methodist centenary exposition today. Bishop A W Leonard and Rev S A Steel address attendees as Rev W S Harlan helps organize events. Temperance day follows with William Jennings Bryan as principal speaker and July 4 patriotic demonstrations planned.
Representatives from San Francisco Philadelphia New Orleans Baltimore Savannah Chicago Boston St Louis Detroit Cincinnati Oakland San Diego Seattle Tacoma Newport News Mobile Memphis and Bellingham met in New York to discuss free ports. William Kent of the U S tariff commission attended to explain the commission's stance and outline the Sanders Sheppard free zone bill pending in Congress.
London editors hail the peace treaty as a major step toward world readjustment. Wilson’s telegram praised, while papers urge unity to strengthen the League of Nations and warn against stirring discord between England and America. The Telegraph emphasizes cooperative peace with the United States.
A strong tremor Sunday in the Florence district centered on Vicchio left about 120 dead and many buildings ruined. Victims were reported at Borgo San Lorenzo and Dicomano, with damage in Florence itself described as slight but feared widespread in surrounding towns. The shock was felt as far as Venice.
Paris on June 30 marked by public jubilation as French troops who endured years of heavy German assaults were cheered on the streets. Crowds gathered on main boulevards, flowers and blue horizon confetti rained on soldiers, and cheers for America echoed at Hotel de Crillon. The Strassburg statue bore an American flag signaling Allied unity. Representatives of British dominions joined in the celebrations alongside American forces amid games and music.
Oxford Nek June 30 Six persons were killed and one badly injured a mile west of Oxford last evening when an automobile carrying a pair of seven was struck by a fast Burlington passenger train at a grade crossing.
The Oregon Washington railroad finished a no accident week with no mishaps or injuries across Oregon Washington and Idaho. J F Grundsky of the safety bureau claimed the world record for the feat marking the period ending June 30.
Paris reports that the first public notice of a defensive pact among France Great Britain and the United States will be issued in the chamber of deputies. The document reportedly includes clauses aimed at reassuring British and American public opinion.
Paris June 30 Premier Clemenceau presented the peace treaty text to the chamber of deputies and recalled the 1871 Bordeaux assembly. He said we take peace as we made war without weakness and that internal peace is a necessity for external peace. The center and right cheered as the Socialists on the left remained silent.
Kuban Cossacks operating along the Don bend capture 4000 Golsceviks and ten guns. Don Cossacks advance northward taking 1500 prisoners and three armored trains, occupy Millerovo, routing four infantry and two cavalry regiments. Bolsheviks defeated west of Ekaterinodar on the Kerch Peninsula.
Washington June 30 The war trade board announced that under the President's proclamation of June 24 control over export and transportation passes to the United States Grain Administration. On July 1 all outstanding export or import licenses for wheat or wheat flour will be revoked. Wheat and flour will also be removed from the export conservation test and the restricted import list.
Washington reports 18 American soldiers killed and 24 wounded in Siberia after an engagement near Romanovka on June 25. Maj. Gen. Graves, head of the American expedition to Siberia, said Bolshevik forces attacked railroad guards prompting the clash.
The German armistice commission reports that Poles are interning all Germans over eleven years old. The Prussian government warns Polish authorities that, to protect German citizens, it will take measures hitting the Polish population in Prussian territory unless satisfactory reprisals are received within three days.
Fargo N D June 30 Under the industrial program of the Non Partisan League approved by Thursday's referendum North Dakota will enter immediately into handling grain and manufacturing flour It will establish a state bank and finance farm credits up to 10 000 000 with possibility of adding more industries later Two million dollars of state bonds are on the market for the Bank of North Dakota and more bonds for terminal elevators and farm credits will be issued soon The league carried 38 counties to 18 for the opposition with a little over 17000 votes and the previous year the majority was 13000.
In Paris on June 30 the Turkish delegation was told by the council of four that their presence is not needed now as the issues raised touch broad international matters not ready for rapid decision. The Allied powers will inform the Ottoman government when exchange of ideas can proceed beneficially.
At Pershing Stadium on June 30 crowds watched as United States athletes led Olympic style events. Robert Simpson won the 100 meter hurdles with Wilson of New Zealand second. Sol Butler led the long jump with 7.557 meters as Worthington and Johnson followed. The 800 meter relay world record was broken twice, with the US team of Paddock Haydeck Torkelson and Teshner setting a new mark before Canada matched it. American 400 meter runners Ehby Sprink and Grey advanced to the semi finals. The U S beat France in a basketball match 3 to 6.
Captain Walter Schultz of Chicago, a member of the 138th aero squadron, was killed Saturday evening when an airplane carrying an extra edition of the Amaroc News fell near Montabaner, headquarters of the First division, as it announced the signing of the treaty of peace.
Forest Service reports indicate few serious blazes remain in district No. 2 after a fire near Big Timber in the Absaroka forest. Headquarters in Missoula note improving conditions with current reports received. BERLIN and Switzerland news follow. Mathias Erzberger to take a holiday, likely to avoid ovations amid praise from all sides for his finance leadership.
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