20 Jun 1919
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
1
In a dramatic political shift, the German cabinet, aligned with C Op peace terms, has resigned today following a decisive defeat of the Scheiderman clique. The move signals a potential realignment in postwar governance and peace negotiations.
Reports from Weimar and Paris state Prime Minister Philip Scheidemann's cabinet has resigned. The Scheidemann government is said to have fallen, signaling possible collapse of the Ebert administration as Noske may form a new cabinet. The news reached Allied peace delegates through the American occupation army at the conference.
Paris June 20 The Associated Press reports that Germany has requested more time to act upon the peace treaty.
In New York on June 20 the Associated Press reports Allied replies to German counter proposals discuss the ex Kaiser trial. They say the trial is formal with no substance, as it serves internal policy aims and treaty sanctity, while a public defense is ensured though actual adjudication remains private. The note hints a future public trial is possible.
June 20 Venice reports serious disorders at the harbor area. An Allied court may be appointed to try cases after Italian authorities fail to check the riots. Admiral Andrews at Venice cables for authority to act. Admiral Knapp in Paris to review further details.
Congress overwhelmingly repealed the Daylight Saving Law. The Senate vote was 66 to 6 and the House 122 to five present. If signed by the President, repeal takes effect on the last Sunday in October when clocks are returned one hour at 2 AM.
President Wilson and his party arrived in Paris at nine this morning after travels through the devastated regions of Belgium. He went to the Paris White House where at eleven o'clock the Peace Conference delegation met to discuss Germanys attitude toward signing the treaty and potential consequences if they did not.
Washington June 20 Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer calls deportation the remedy for Bolshevism and related evils in a Georgetown University commencement address A House bill by Rep Albert Johnson would provide the legal means to deport undesirable aliens
A postal card from the nurse attending Mrs R P Byrd at Watts Hospital in Durham states Byrd is doing fine and expects to write home very soon.
Washington June 20 The Navy appropriation for aviation rises from fifteen to thirty five million dollars after narrow committee approval despite a few dissenting votes, following secretary Daniels proposed increase.
Paris June 20 The Italian delegation at the Peace Conference was instructed from Rome to accept the terms set by the Allied leaders on the Dalmatian controversy.
Washington D C June 20 Included in three casualty lists by the war department is Private Romeo T Letsinger of Scotland Neck whose next of kin is Peter Letsinger died of disease. The lists total 927 names with ten from North Carolina. The Doughboys Quartet will perform patriotic songs tonight amid Chautauqua low attendance and limited signatures for a next year return. Private David Currey Burlington was wounded severely Private Romeo T Letsinger Scotland Neck died of disease Private Dock D Williams Wadesboro died of wounds Private Ernest L Woods Burnside is missing in action. Private Marvin E Kornegay Lumberton wounded to an undetermined degree Private Tom Connor Barnesville wounded slightly Private William C Rhea Grifton wounded slightly Private Bias Roberts Stovall died of disease Private John C White Mahen died of disease.
A turmoil described as an outbreak in Fresh Sparta is resolved as authorities crush the disturbance. Rumors of a peace treaty are dismissed with insistence that Ment will not sign any accord.
A Spartacist uprising in Weimar flared during the National Assembly debate on Germany’s peace treaty response. Pavement battles left several prisoners and casualties as government forces repelled the attackers. Defense Minister Nosko praised for foreseeing strong-arm measures amid talks of not signing the revised treaty.
Brigadier General Robb ordered mobilization of Brooklyn National Guard units except Thirteenth Coast Artillery and Squadron C First Cavalry. The Twenty third Regiment Armory says the call was for six o’clock P M last night and officials call it a test unrelated to the Mexican border situation. Ireland seeks self determination in latest stance.
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