Austria Signs Peace Terms in Paris Conference
The Vienna delegation led by Chancellor Renner and Premier Clemenceau opened talks at St. Geron in France. The Austrian treaty mirrors the German outline with new clauses on minority rights and new states, pledging to join the league of nations, demobilize forces, and recognize Hungary Czecho-Slovakia and Serb-Croat-Slovene state. The preamble notes the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian empire and the republic's creation.
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Riots at Willys-Overland plant injure workers and guards
In Toledo riots broke out after 5,000 idle workers clashed with guards at the Willys-Overland plant. Discharged soldiers fired shots into the air as street cars were stoned, injuring several and killing two men. Authorities deployed troopers and infantry, with clashes injuring workers and policemen.
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Willys-Overland Automobile Company
Toledo
Wilys-Overland Automobile Company
L. W. Howard
Overland
Hines Opposes Rates Increase for Railroads
Washington June 6 Director General Hines told the House appropriations committee that only higher rates can cover railroad operating costs but he opposes increases now due to risk of raising living costs. He seeks 1.2 billion dollars more for the revolving fund this year and notes wage gains are now reasonable. He cites a government loss of about 486 million in 1918 and early 1919, asks for 425 million more working capital, and anticipates loan needs rising to 775 million.
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Secretary Baker authorizes surplus food sale to Russia
Washington reports Secretary Baker told the House military committee he authorized selling 25 million dollars in surplus food stocks to the Cooperative Purchase Society of Russia. He said some food might reach Bolsheviks and noted the group has 20 million families. Baker denied holding canned meat to appease packers.
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Co-operative Society
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Kansas
War Department
Marines Make Hit Naming Brest After the Marine
A humor laden account from wartime France describes a United States marine in Brest who discovers the town’s signs all carry la Marine. He jokes that the marines have made a big hit by naming the whole town after them. The piece includes anecdotes of locals and a vaudeville style dialogue with characters like Sam Brown and a banker in Weeping Water Nebraska.
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Patisserie de la Marine
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Germany
Weeping Water
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No Place for Him in No Man's Land Colloquy
A morose citizen muses on no man's land and wartime indifference. He says he did not enter the war and imagines home as his vivid image of danger during spring chores. The dialogue hints at self accusation and the power of words over fists in a sharp wartime aside.
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No Man’s Land
His Favorite Dialogue Sparks Witty Banter
A playful exchange sees Mrs Smiley asking Mr Smiley about fondness for animals and a spring lamb analogy. He counters with a quip that love would make men’s cash flow, suggesting financial concerns would fade if affection ruled the world.
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