Contested Labor Fight Opens State Federation Session
The historic contest for control of the State Federation of Labor began with a two o'clock Friday meeting to elect officers. Administration backers support Te Reuseil and J. W. Bock, while resolutions condemn Sam Gompers and AFL actions. Police and officials also clashed over whisky seizures at a county sanitarium, prompting a heated dispute between Judge Allen and Prosecutor Brown.
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Samar Gompers
State Federation of Eersion
Amer Federation of Labor
Sam Gempers
E. E. Miller
Seattle
Ceneralte Gemopers
Hie Admin
Peace unrest in Frankfurt as French officer arrests German civilian
A delayed dispatch from BERLIAN June 10 reports in Frankfurt an incident after a French officer ordered the arrest of a German civilian. Thousands gathered as police clashed with the crowd. one civilian died and several were wounded.
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Berlian
Frankfurt
Teuton Cabinet to Form Peace Government
The Hague dispatch indicates a new German cabinet will be chosen tonight. Reports from Paris claim Weimar government accepted the peace treaty, but no independent confirmation was received. Betting in Geneva favored Germany signing the treaty.
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the Hague
United Press
London
Paris
Weim
Six Winnipeg Men Out On Bond After Strike Action
Six Winnipeg men were released on bond of 2000 dollars each after a strike-related dispute. The defendants, described as aliens, will likely appeal in civil court on June 25. Named released individuals include FR. B. secretary of the Metal council, Rev. William Ivens of the Western Labor News, Armstrong and E. E. Bray of returned soldiers' parades, A. A. Heapt, and John Queen. End of the strike followed an agreement on bargaining interpretation as defined by railway matters and operations.
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FR. B
The
Metal Council
William Ivens
Western Labor News
Armstrong
E. E. Bray
A. A. Heapt
John Queen
Alderman Robinson
Trade and Labor Coun
California Phone Strike Aims For Quick Settlement
In San Francisco on June 20 delegates representing operators and linemen across the coast began talks to settle the statewide telephone strike. A speedy agreement is urged to restore service by Monday, with an initial meeting held to outline issues and propose solutions.
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California
Ban Francisco
Conbetween Telephone Company
Nema
Ser
Seattle Ad Contest Faces Uncertain Future
An Ad Contest manager suggests the event’s popularity is uncertain as conditions linger into Saturday’s classifieds. The notice hints at possible continuation depending on reader interest and future conditions.
Senate Battle Over Size of Army Fight In Congress
Washington June 26 Administration forces on the senate military affairs committees prepared for a vigorous fight over the army size sought by Secretary Baker. They rejected an tentative 400000 army figure adopted by a jubilee on the army appropriation. The measure was sent to the full committee for consideration.
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Washington
Administration
Senate Military Affairs
Baker
Skip Stop Service Planned for East Madison Street Car
The East Madison street car will soon feature skip stop signs as part of a new service plan. Superintendent Thomas F. Murphine confirms the change, which takes effect next week.
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East Madison
Madison Street
Thomas F. Murphine
Sunshine Forecast Extends Through Weekend
Meteorologist Salisbury predicts continuous sunny weather with "pair today and tomorrow" in a lighthearted forecast. Expect clear skies and warm temperatures as the weekend progresses toward fall, with seasonal sunshine dominating until cooler air arrives.
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Salisbury
Chief Tahan The Kiowa Boy Scout And Outlaw Tale
The piece recounts Chief Tahan's mixed heritage, kidnapping by Kiowas, adoption by Chief Zepkhorete, and service as a scout for Colonel Clayton at Fort Giteon. He deserts, is sentenced to execution, escapes to Canada, is pardoned by President Cleveland after converting to Christianity, and stories of his adventures are promised for young readers starting next week.
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Hief Tahan
California
Joe
Zepkhorete
Custer
Washita
Texas
Clayton
Fort Giteon
Canada
Cleveland
Tahan
Phelan Calls for Permanent Japanese Immigration Ban
Senator Phelan warns of a Pacific war and urges Congress to bar Japanese immigration to save Western states from economic ruin. He describes Japanese as a plague-like threat and cites severe impacts on Californians, urging decisive action and questioning foreign land acquisitions.
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Washington
Phelan
California
America
Pacific
House Immigration Committee
Congress
Sons of the East
Orient
Atlantic Ocean
East
Pacific States
Mexico
South America
Leghorn Named to City Auditing Job
Leghorn head of the state bureau of accountancy at Olympia will be selected to fill the new auditor of appropriations post in the city legislative department. The position, created by the city council at its last session, carries a monthly salary of 250 dollars.
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J. ¥. Leghorn
State Bureau of Accountancy
Olympia
Widespread Kidnapping Warrants Issued in Bisbee Deportations
Cochise county official F N French reports warrants for about 1200 Bisbee residents charged with kidnapping tied to the 1917 deportations. The Arizona Labor Journal says arrests will start soon in a case described as the largest criminal prosecution by numbers involved in U S history.
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Phoenix
Aris
Bisbee
Ariz
F. N. French
Cochise County
Arizona Labor Journal
Revised Treaty to Be Printed
Acting Secretary of State Polk reports the revised peace treaty will be published today in Paris and London though no copies have reached the State department. He seeks confirmation as no revised text has been received. Paris sources say the corrected full treaty text will be published tomorrow.
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Washington
Liberty Bond Quotes Plunge Across War Financing Notes
Liberty bonds quoted in New York on June 20 show varied prices across issues. Prices include 4 1/4% at 95, 4% at 94 1/8, 4 1/2% at 88 1/4, and Victory issues near 100 with 4% and 2% holdings trading around 99.98 to 100.06.
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Rew York
Liberty Bond
Government replies to counter proposals described as unbearable
The official statement notes the government's attitude after reading the allies' reply to counter proposals. It says the terms are unbearable and cannot be fulfilled. The absence of the word unaccrptadic attracted notable attention in political circles.
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Berlik
War Department Prepared to Act in France
Officials in Washington say the War Department is prepared to act. Experts expect any strategic action to be handled in France by Marshal Foch and aides, with no anticipated need for additional American troops.
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U. S. War Department
Washington
Jane Stowner
France
Marshal Foth
Socialists Demand Signing of Peace Terms in Berlin
June 19 Berlin reports independent socialists publish a proclamation urging the government to sign the peace treaty and warn against refusal. The declaration reflects pressure from socialist groups within the city and the broader postwar context.
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Berlin
United Treat
Independent Socialists Today
Wilson Submits Plea for Ireland Hearing at Paris Peace
The June 20 disclosure from the state department states President Wilson has submitted to Premier Clemenceau the Borah resolution seeking a hearing for Irish delegates at the Paris peace conference.
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Washington
Wilson
Clemenceau
State Department
Senate
British Airship P34 Returns From Germany Patrol
The British dirigible P34 has returned from a reconnaissance of the German coast and landed at the Firth of Forth. The K-23, on the Jutland coast en route to Helgoland, reports that all is well.
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London
Firth of Forth
Jutland
Helgoland
President Wilson to Meet Colleagues in Paris Conference
Paris June 20 President Wilson met the American peace commissioners before noon and was scheduled to attend a conference of the big four this afternoon.
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Paris
Wilson
Forces Mobilize on Swiss Frontiers After German Peace Move
Heavy infantry and cavalry concentrate at Kintherthur Schaffhausen and Frauenfeld to guard frontiers amid possible German disorder after the peace treaty decision.
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Berne
United Press
Kinterthur
Schaffnhausen
Fruenfeld
Germany
Officials to issue statement on peace treaty concessions
Berlin June 19 an official statement is expected soon paving the way for acceptance of the peace treaty. The statement will indicate that the allied concessions are, after all, noticeable.
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Berlin
Congress Will Check League, Says Sheppard in Washington
Senator Sheppard of Texas declared in Washington that Congress will be a check on the league of nations and a permanent guardian of American sovereignty under the league. He spoke in response to critics of the league.
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Washington
United Press
Congress
League of Nations
League
Sheppard
Texas
Fukuda and Haraguchi Depart for Sibe Hime
Vice Chief Fukuda of the general staff and Colonel Haraguchi left today for Sibe hime delaying plans. They travel likely on official duty with military ties noted in dispatches from Tokyo.
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TOKIO
Chief Fukuda
General Staff
Col
Haraguchi
Sibehime
New Foe Leaders Expected to Sign Terms Offered by Allies
Paris June 20 The Scheidemann government has fallen per an Exchange Telegraph dispatch. Gustav Noske is reported to form a new cabinet and pledge to sign the peace treaty. The Weimar move is seen as a natural step toward ratification by the national assembly.
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Paris
Scheidemann
Peace Commission
London
Thhes
Weimar
Gustav Noske
National Assembly
Ebert to Stand or Fall With Scheidemann Cabinet Amid Strikes
Weimar reports say President Ebert will back the Scheidemann ministry or resign with it. A railway strike isolates Weimar as the national assembly prepares to decide on the peace treaty. Possible successors include Noske or Mueller. Ersberger and Bernstorff also mentioned amid volatile political tensions.
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Ebert
Scheidemann Carl Dpd
Gr Tt
United Free Staff
Weimar
Scheidemann
Germany
National Assembly
Noske
Herman Mueller
Mathiae Ersberger
Gustav Noske
Count von Bernstorff
Tantzau
Versailles
Pessoa Party Is Welcomed by New York Arrival
The American transport Imperator carrying President elect Pessoa of Brazil was due to arrive in New York this afternoon with naval vessels meeting the ship in the lower bay. Mayor Hylan's reception committee waited at quarantine as Pessoa planned to dine aboard the Sao Paulo and then proceed to Washington. Also reported, Gus Ruud, 43, fell fifteen feet from a scaffold at the Ames shipyard Thursday afternoon, sustaining a severe head laceration and arm injuries, taken to Seattle General Hospital.
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New York
iUnited Press
Imperator
Pessoa
Brazil
Breckenridge Long
Hylan
Pesca
Sao Paulo
Washington
Gus Ruud
45Th Ave. S. W
Ames Shipyard
Seattle General Hospital
Man Ready to Marry Friday Brings Name for Later Game
A man who marries on Friday anticipates having a name for later in the game. The remark ties marriage timing to future identity in a light, humorous note.
Indignation Storm Ends in Reign of Terror
A sharp remark about women and teeth contrasts with a broader warning about how public outrage can escalate into oppressive rule. The fragment hints at social judgment and the consequences of anger, suggesting a moral lesson in leadership and restraint.
Leaders Resign as Rome Debates Confidence Vote
In Rome the chamber debates a vote of confidence after leaders resign. Orlando speaks on the international and internal crisis, urging caution and conciliation while declaring the peace conference a bulwark for Italy amid rival pressures from allies and enemies.
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Rome
Carnation
Victor Uel
Orlando
Italy
Sular
Perliament
Parentorment S
Senate panel approves 35 million for naval aviation
Washington June 20 United Press The senate naval affairs committee voted to allow 35 million dollars for naval aviation in the coming year.
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Washington
United Press
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
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Sterkrade
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