Huns Must Sign Treaty This Week
Paris reports progress on German counter proposals and a five day limit for final action, likely by June 18. Reparation terms are revised to set a four month deadline for fixed amounts, with explanations to ease objections to the financial commission. Uproar over league admission and the Silesian issue nears settlement as the treaty and memorandum are sent to Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau by messenger.
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Paris
Financial Commission
Germany
League of Nations
Count von Brockdorf-Rantzau
Dry City To Have 7,000,000 Hotel In Detroit
Detroit plans a new 1,000 room hotel costing 7 million dollars to be financed entirely by local capital. The site fronts Madison avenue Witherell street and Adams avenue near Grand Circus Park.
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Detroit
Michigan
Detroit Capital
Madison Avenue
Witherell Street
Adams Avenue
Grand Circus Park
Rhenish Republic Ready to Pay Share
Dr Darten president of the new Rhenish republic telegraphs Sir William Robertson head of British occupation forces announcing formation of the republic and a pledge to pay a fair share of war damages. Bela Kun Hungarian foreign minister replies to Clemenceau and agrees to halt hostilities with the Czecho Slovaks blaming Czech frontier disregard.
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Rhenish Republic
Cologne
Darten
William Robertson
London
Bela Kun
Clemerceau
Budapest
Crerar and Calder Clash Over Budget Debate
In Ottawa Commons, Hon. Crerar resigns amid opposition to fiscal policy and protectionist budget aims while Hon. Calder argues tariff revision should wait until demobilization ends. Crerar proposes land value taxes to raise 70 to 80 million dollars annually. Calder cautions cabinet crisis without Liberal Unionist retirements.
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Ottawa
Commons
T. A. Crerar
J. A. Calder
Crerar
Calder
Thomas White
Japanese Boycott Gains Support in Shanghai
Japanese boycott movement grows as students press protest. Bankers merchants and workmen in Shanghai back the effort while authorities release detained students only if the police chief issues a public apology. Demonstrations continue as pressure remains.
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Pekin
Shanghai
Austrians Appeal for Help at St Germain Theaters
The Austrian delegation at St Germain has asked Germany to protest to the allies against the harsh peace terms. The Havas Agency cites a reliable source for the report. The action is sharply discussed in commentary here.
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Paris
St. Germain
Germany
Auu
Tria
Havas
Rioting in Winnipeg: Special Constables clash with attackers
In Winnipeg a first major clash between returnees posing as police and strike sympathizers left seven arrests and injuries. Sergeant Frederick G. Copping, VC holder, was severely beaten. A crowd of aliens and strikers attacked specials. reinforcements calmed the mob and rioting subsided. Deputy Chief Newton named acting chief as reorganization follows.
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Winnipes
Police Commission
Frederick G. Copping
Main Street
Esse
Morrison
Higgins Avenue
Gheshigh
Donald MacPherson
Chris H. Newton
Newton
Paris Investigations Confirm Towns Ravaged in War
The demobilized regions of France show towns and hamlets so ruined they cannot be rebuilt. Vaux takes its place among these sites, and Donamont and Fleury have told refugees their towns cannot be rebuilt. Soil harm and hidden explosives pose ongoing risks to resettlement and reclamation efforts.
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Paris
France
Vaux
Donamont
Fleury
Protests Against Territory Losses in Austria Vote
An Austrian vote protests the loss of territory including Bohemia and the Tyrol. It warns Austria cannot survive the loss of its industries. The Austrian delegation plans to donate immediately to the territorial clauses of the peace terms.
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Paris
Austria
Bohemia
Tyrol
Germans Fear A Blockade Renewal in War Aftermath
Ottawa inquiry into overpayments by the Militia Depart ment branch finds $202,000 ascertained with 20 to 25 ledgers likely remaining. Witness Cox estimates full figures days away. restitution planned from war gratuity funds. Blacklisted fears include coal shortages, gas, electricity cuts, and widespread industrial standstill if peace terms fail.
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Ottawac
Public Accounts Cabin
T. Com
Gox
England
Canada
Jacobs
Cox
Berkin
Reuter
Germany
Tess
Vossischenoe
Alice
Masacal Fee Git
Owi
Berlin
Suing Unions Over Losses From Streetcar Strike
Pittsburgh residents led by A. E. Anderson sue the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees for 2 035 000 78 dollars claiming losses from a recent streetcar strike. Receivers of the Pittsburgh Railway Co are named defendants as the suit raises whether employees in such service can strike to push higher pay and better conditions.
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United States
Pittsburgh
People of
A. E. Anderson
Jani Ay
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees
Pittsburgh Railway Company
Crimes Charged Against Germany in War Crimes Inquiry
Testimony to a government committee recounts executions and mistreatment of British soldiers in World War I. Private McGraw of the Coldstream Guards died after a snowbound punishment in December 1914. Private Stimpson died after injury in 1915. Private Skett was executed after exhaustion on a forced march in 1917.
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Lendon
Sapew Concen Bhill
McGraw
Coldstream Guards
Gastrow
Speman
Stimpson
Coldstream
Germian
Scotry
Occupation Sanctioned by Council of Four at Riga Gulf Entrance
The Council of Four sanctions the occupation of Riga Gulf entry island by German troops. The nian government agrees to the occupation as a condition for financial aid to Estonia, with the Beivish troops securing the strategic point.
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Paris
Council of Four
Dtel Island
Gulf of Riga
Saskatchewan Grain Growers Express Support for Political Entry
Over 200 members of the Saskatchewan Grain Growers Association respond to a central office questionnaire. Expressions of opinion are all affirmative regarding organized farmers entering politics.
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Saskatchewan Grain. Growers’ Association
Assist Veterans To Go On The Land
Ottawa debate on budget reports Hon Beland urging government aid to returning soldiers who want to farm. He calls for stronger land settlement support, tax changes on the cost of living, and action against profiteers. He also questions limits on immigration and pricing remedies amid postwar shortages.
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Ottawa
Beland
Dr. Beland
Canada
Jana
Roment
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Dry City
Winnipeg
Public Accounts Committee
Riga Gulf
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