First state ratifies Federal Woman Suffrage Amendment
Illinois Senate and House ratified the federal amendment on June 10 with near unanimity. The National Woman’s Party urged governors in 28 states to convene to expedite ratification and shift the effort to nationwide suffrage.
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National Woman’s Party
Springfield
Ills
Illinois
Senate
House
Illinois House Today
Washington
National Woman's Party
Renue
Tlinois
Michigan
Ohio
Texas
No- Woman's Party
Fragmented line hints at prices and howling context
A garbled fragment mentions prices rising and a chorus of howling, with unclear subjects and damaged wording. No clear persons or organizations can be identified from the text.
Four Council aims face tough peace terms in Paris
Paris June 10 The Council of Four met amid pessimism over peace with Germany. Premier Clemenceau stood firm against modifying terms. No settlement on Silesia or the Polish western frontier. Plebiscite plans blocked by lack of allied occupation and no available troops.
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Associated Press
Paris
Council of Four
Germany
Clemenceau
Silesia
Death of Admiral Von Holtzendorff Announced
Berlin June 10 The death of Admiral Von Holtzendorff head of the German naval staff for most of the war was announced today. He retired last August.
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Berlin
Admiral von Holtzendorff
Admiral Holtzendorff
First Hearing On War-Era Tariff Proposal Held
Washington June 10 The House Ways and Means Committee opened hearings on the proposed protective tariff act with representatives from several industries that arose during the war presenting their arguments.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
BORDEN S YACHT TO RETURN HOME
The US warship Piqua, a large converted yacht used for convoy duty in France since 1917, is expected to return to New York this June. Formerly the Kanawha II, she was bought from H H Rogers and given to the government by Lt Commander John Borden, who served aboard for over eighteen months. Under Lt Commander Grant T Stephenson she helped convoy troops and is credited with one submarine.
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Brest
France
United States
New York
H. H. Rogers
Rogers
John Borden
Borden
Foreion
Brittany
Grant T. Stephenson
Norwegian Labor Party Rejects Socialist Conference
June 10 The Norwegian labor party controlled by Bolshevik faction refuses to join the Amsterdam socialist conference and to participate in the Berne reconstruction plan. It will cooperate with Swiss lefts and German Spartacists, aligning with Bolshevism and revolutionary methods.
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Christinia
Norwegian Labor Party
Amsterdam
Central Labor Committee
Berne
Western
Europe
Child develops measles first week of vacation
A study of pessimism notes the child who contracts measles during vacation evokes gloom. The observation highlights how illness early in a break colors expectations and mood during leisure time.
Mexican land grants revoked in Chiapas
Mexico City June 10 The Agriculture Department announced that large land concessions held by English companies in Chiapas have been abrogated. Grants were issued by earlier governments and can be renewed only under current law which allows temporary leases pending revision of arrangements.
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Mexico City
Mexico
H. A. Cummins
Department of Agriculture
Chiapas
Austrians Prepare Reply to Allied Peace Terms
Vienna reports the Austrian government is formulating a response to the peace terms presented by the allies. It is understood the reply will likely be an evasion rather than acceptance or rejection.
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Associated Press
Vienna
British B-34 to Fly Atlantic Ocean Route
The British dirigible B-34, assigned to fly England to the United States via Newfoundland, is expected to attempt a return cruise if the westward voyage succeeds. British aviation officials confirmed the plan on arrival in New York.
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New York
England
United States
Newfoundland
Methodist campaign surpasses 106 million dollars
By Associated Press Chicago June 10 officials announced the Methodist joint centenary campaign for 105 million dollars passed its goal with the total over 106 million as six large sub divisions had yet to report their latest contributions indicating strong nationwide fundraising progress.
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Chicago
Mexican Exodus as Vila Forces Advance
Juarez and El Paso remained quiet at dawn while reports place Villa forces about ten miles southeast of Juarez. A heavy exodus of Mexican residents fled Juarez overnight fearing a Villa capture of the town.
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EL Paso
Juarez
Altho
Angeles
Villa
Leader Calls for End to Protest Debates on Propaganda
A statement urges an end to ongoing debates over propaganda and insists that followers cease disputing public messaging. The speaker demands a decisive and unified stance moving forward.
German shift feared as peace talks near conclusion
Berlin newspaper notes Germans may replace their government if they refuse to sign the terms. Paris dispatch predicts Germany will sign before July first and have ratifications by August first. The Echo de Paris expects German counter proposals to arrive Friday as observers await the political maneuvering.
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Berne
Germany
George Bernhard
Berlin
Vossesche Zeitung
Paris
Echo de Paris
Ebert Scheidemann
Three North Carolina Men Among Losses
Washington reports the latest casualty list shows three North Carolina men. Private Willie D. Raules of Mackeys and Private Christopher C. Ketchum of Winston Salem were wounded slightly. Private David Midgett of Hyde County died of disease.
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Washington
North Carolina
Willie D. Raules
Mackeys
Christopher C. Ketchum
Winston Salem
David Midgett
Hyde County
Red Cross Aid In Belgium Totals 8 Million Francs
In Brussels on June 10 the American Red Cross reports distributing about 8,000,000 francs for Belgian relief. Funds aid refugees, mutilated soldiers, destitute children, military and civilian hospitals, and rebuilding efforts at Tenmon de where 7,000 people live among ruins.
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Brussels
American Red Cross
Tenmonde
Business men visit Belgium
Brussels June 10 Americans arrive daily to study commercial and financial prospects. American bankers show interest in reconstruction work. One large New York trust company has already opened an office in Brussels.
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Associated Press
Brussels
New York Trust Company
Influenza Deaths in Sweden Reach 27000 in 1918
Official figures released show 27 000 deaths from influenza in Sweden during 1918. Sweden's population on January 1 totaled 5 813 850, an increase of 13 000 or 2.25 per thousand, the smallest rise since 1892.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Sweden
Planes rake Bolshevik ships on Lake Onega
Allied seaplanes attacked four Bolshevik boats on Lake Onega. Bombs missed the vessels but machine guns from the planes raked the decks. The enemy craft fled in disarray.
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Kem
North Russia
Lake Onega
Senate Opposes Peace Treaty Resolution Introduced
Washington June 10 Senator Knox Republican of the foreign relations committee introduced a resolution opposing ratification of the peace treaty in its present form. The measure seeks to signal to the Peace Conference that the treaty provisions are not acceptable and is expected to gain support from leaders who opposed the League.
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Washington
Senate
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