Peace Treaty Signed and Wilson to Tour the United States
The Paris peace conference ends with Germany to pay reparations and China declining to sign over Shantung reservations. President Wilson returns to the United States to brief Congress and then tours the country to explain the treaty and the League covenant. The conference is praised for liberating Poland, Jugo Slavia, and Czecho Slovakia and for uniting nations to sustain the peace.
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League of Nations
Germany
Paris
China
Shantung
Wilson
Europe
United States
Washington
Congress
Poland
Jugo-Slavia
Czecho-Slovakia
Crown Prince In Holland Still at Residence on Wieringen
The former German Crown Prince Frederick William Hohenzollern remains at his residence on the Island of Wieringen in the Zuyder Zee. British official sources in Paris reported his escape from internment in Holland, a claim uncertain as details stayed sparse. Peace conference circles took the report as plausible, though doubts arose over its accuracy and origins.
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Island
Wieringen
The
Hague
Fredrick William Hohenzollern
Holland
Germany
Zuyder Zee
Paris
Liquor dealers to test wartime prohibition in St Louis
St Louis Retail Liquor Dealers head John Penso says 600 members will continue selling all liquors after July 1 to test wartime prohibition enforcement. He notes a New York Court of Appeals ruling modifying injunctions will not affect local saloon keepers who anticipate only a few arrests for test cases.
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St. Louis
John P. Penso
United States Court of Appeals
New York
Collision at sea reported near New York
The Japanese steamer Tsuruga Maru wireless dispatched that she collided with a sailing ship about 60 miles offshore from New York. The missing vessel had not been sighted, and the Tsuruga Maru remained in the area searching. The Tsuruga Maru, a 7,289 ton cargo ship, had sailed from New York for Yokohama.
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New York
Yokohama
To Abolish Zone System Washington Seeks Postal Reform
A bill by Representative Mondell of Wyoming proposes repealing the postal zone system for newspapers and periodicals. The measure would return rates to the prewar 1917 revenue flat tax levels, reshaping wartime postal policy.
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Washington
Repre¢ Mondell
Wyoming
Glass Mall
League Laws Ahead in North Dakota Referendum Vote
With 1 806 of 2 856 precincts reporting, Nonpartisan League laws show 36 262 votes for, 85 628 against in North Dakota. Returns indicate the adoption of the big laws by a substantial margin.
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Wargo
N. D
North Dakota
Former Emperor Charles Reported Residing in Pran Dormer
Reports from Pran dormér indicate former Emperor Charles is residing there as health conditions are noted. The notable figure is described with attention to his ongoing condition and location.
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Prandormér
Charles
New Fleet Is Organized
Washington finalizes an Atlantic and Pacific fleet structuring per Navy policy. The Pacific will be powered by a flagship battleship group led by New Mexico, with Wyoming Arkansas New York Texas Arizona Idaho Mississippi Virginia New Jersey Rhode Island Nebraska and Vermont.
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Washington
Pacific
Navy Department
Hillary P. Jones
Atlantic
C. 8. Williams
New Mexico
Wyoming
Arkansas
New York
Exas
Arizona
Idaho
Mississippi
Virginia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Nebraska
Vermont
Seattle
Magship
Chicago
Cleveland
Denver
Tacoma
Marblehead
Machias
Vicksburg
Montana
North Carolina
Pueblo
Scout Cruier
Birmingham
Melville
Prairie
Buffalo
Salem
Blackhawk
Savannah
Beaver
Baltimore
Aroostock
Comfort and
Mercy
Vestal
Pacific Naval Forces
Pennsylvania
Utah
Florida
Delaware
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Nevada
Tennessee
Connecticut
Louisiana
New Hampshire
Kansas
Minnesota
South Carolina
Michigan
Self Rule Urged for Ireland by Irish Dominion League
A manifesto issued in London by the Irish Dominion League calls for self government within the British Empire signed by Sir Horace Plunkett and other Irishmen. It argues for near full home rule while preserving the British connection, claiming independence risks harming Irish industry.
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London
Ireland
Irish Dominion League
Horace Plunkett
Merchants Sentenced in Government Tax Fraud Case
William A. English and John H. O'Brien of English & O'Brien wool firm were fined 10000 each and sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for conspiring to defraud the government on income tax returns. They pleaded guilty to frauds totaling 1879000 dollars and offered 1500000 dollars as payment. the IRS signaled willingness to accept.
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Boston
William A. English
John H. O'Brien
English & O
Secretary Is Removed From Farmers' Defense League
The left wing of the Farmers' Defense League in Columbus Ohio expe riences expulsion as Secretary B Cassel of Richland County is voted out of office and the association. The Directors vote unanimously and Cassel is said to support the Nonpartisan League which the Defense League forbids entering Ohio.
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Columbus, O
Farmers' Defense League
B. Cassel
Richland County
Socialist Party
Cassel
Nonpartisan League
Defense League
Ohio
British Embassy Says No Measures Could Prevent Scapa Flow Scuttling
The British Embassy released a statement arguing no effective actions by the British Admiralty could have prevented the scuttling of the German fleet at Scapa Flow without violating armistice terms. Internment rather than surrender kept ships unguarded. Allied heads overruled surrender advice, and internment at Scapa Flow was chosen to avoid armed guards aboard.
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Washington
Scapa Flow
Allied Naval Council
Admiralty
Alled Naval Council
Grand Fleet
Indiana Attorney Injured In Collision Near Richmond
Three East Chicago men fleeing Sheriff Lew Barnes crashed into a car driven by State's Attorney D E Boone and Indiana Harbor Belt Railway chief August Zielke near Richmond Indiana Boone suffered severe injuries Zielke was also hurt but expected to recover The other occupants Michael Blasky Joseph Petony and Frank Horvath liquor law violators were slightly injured and held by Hammond police pending Boone's condition
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Richmond
Ind
Lew Barnes
Luke County
Here
Chicago
D. Eo Boone
Hammond
August Zielke
Indiana Harbor Belt Railway
Boone
Zielke
Michael Blasky
Joseph Petony
Frank Horvath
American Officer Held Coblenz in Murder Charge
Lieutenant John Beggs of the Twenty third Infantry from Kansas City Missouri is held in Coblenz on a murder charge tied to a shooting in Seeburg a village in the neutral zone opposite the American occupation area. German authorities say a man and a woman civilians were killed.
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Coblenz
John Beggs
Twenty-third Infantry
Kansas City
Seeburg
Seven Solomon Brothers Sentenced for Merchant Swindle
Seven brothers Abraham, Charles, Davis, Elias, George, John, and Joseph Solomon were sentenced by Judge Knox to two years in the Atlanta Penitentiary after pleading guilty to conspiring to defraud merchants of more than a half million dollars in goods.
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New York
Abraham
Charles
Davis
Elias
George
John
Joseph Solomon
United States
Knox
Atlanta
Muncie Officials Arrested in Real Estate Fraud Ring
United States Marshal Storen arrested Rollin H. Buneh mayor of Muncie and Horace G. Murphy Delaware county prosecutor with offices in Muncie on Federal Grand Jury indictments charging them with protecting a gang of fake prize fight and fraudulent real estate swindlers believed to have HQ in the city for years. They were released on $10,000 bond and will be tried in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United — States
Storen
Rollin H. Buneh
Muncie
Horace G. Murphy
Delaware County
Bunch
Murphy
Huns Appeal to Holland to Save the Kaiser
An advertisement circulated in unoccupied Germany via the Officers Alliance asks the Holland Government to refuse delivering the Kaiser to the Entente. The message pleads for Dutch magnanimity, citing gratitude for hospitality shown to the Kaiser and promising Germans cannot defend him with their bodies. No American-occupied papers print the notice.
Fortified Mexican border marks first real frontier
The War Department completes forts and housing along the Mexican border to ease troop life. Regular posts exceed 40 with many outposts, each housing cavalry or infantry. A three year border patrol led to the decision for permanent, improved housing for American troops.
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Washington
War Department
United States
Washington plans emergency air power with 1240 battle planes
Reports say that in an emergency 1240 battle planes could be deployed instantly by placing flyers at hangers, forming 50 squadrons. This would surpass air strength used by Americans in the St Mihiel drive. An additional 802 planes, stored and tested, could be commissioned within hours.
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Washington
St. Mihiel
German Troops Move On Hamburg After Disorder
Berlin orders government troops to Hamburg to quell riots reaching the suburbs. Command calls for immediate ceasefire, release of prisoners held by communism, and surrender of weapons. Recent turmoil reportedly produced about 20 deaths and 150 to 200 wounded, but city transport remains in operation.
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Berlin
Hamburg
Size of 1920 Army Fixed
Washington Senate and House conferees agreed to fix the 1920 army at 825000 officers and men. The figure is 75000 below the Senate proposal and 25000 above the House authorization.
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Washington
Senate
House
Plot to assassinate King Alfonso during Cortes procession
Reports from Madrid state an anarchist plot to kill King Alfonso during his procession reopening the Cortes. Officials say the plan shifted the scene from the palace to the Senate house beside the palace, targeting the king on the route between venues.
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Spain
Washington
Alfonso of
Cortes
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
State Department
Wilson Sails From Brest Ending War Mission
President Wilson left Brest on the United States ship George Washington after signing the German armistice treaty. Officials from both nations welcomed him as Socialists paraded and veterans presented arms under a chorus of patriotic cries. Mrs. Wilson wore a navy dress and accepted Brittany roses from Cincinnati’s American Cross in France.
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Brest
Germany
Wilson
United States
U.S. S
George Washington
France
Siam
H. Salam
Admiiral K. N. Benoit
A. S. Halstead
E. A. Helmick
Smedley Butler
Tenth Chasseurs
Yser
Bethmann Hollweg seeks trial before allies
Berlin reports former German Chancellor Dr Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg has formally asked the allied Powers to try him for Germany’s acts during his tenure. He places himself at the allies’ disposal and requested the step in a June 25 communication to Premier Clemenceau, after delaying on May 20 at Berlin’s request.
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Berlin
Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg
Germany
Clemenceau
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Hun Blockade To Be Lifted
Washington reports the Superior Blockade Council will lift the German blockade immediately after the German National Assembly ratifies the Peace Treaty. Officials say the move removes trade restrictions on Germany and grants all Allied Powers an equal start in resuming German trade without separate ratifications.
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Washington
Germany
Alled
Auto Stops on Track Two Killed at Crossing
At a crossing two miles north of New Bremen Ohio a Western Ohio interurban car struck the automobile carrying Henry Poppe, Mrs. Fred Poppe and Fred Poppe. Henry and Mrs. Poppe were killed Fred Poppe was seriously injured likely fatally.
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Wapakoneta
Henry Poppe
Fred Poppe
New Bremen
Non-Stop Flight Halted Over North Carolina
Lieutenant Ralph Johnson of the army air service left Arcadia Florida on a 1200 mile nonstop flight to Boston. He was forced to land 25 miles east of New Bern North Carolina. His plane was damaged but he was not injured.
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Washington
Ralph Johnson
Army Air Service
Arcadia
Fla
Boston
New Bern
N. C
Disorders in Rome as mob threatens Premier Nitti residence
Anti-government demonstrations in Rome lead a crowd toward Premier Nitti's residence but are repelled by large military police forces. Order is restored after clashes.
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Premier Nitti
Rome
Former Roumanian Premier dies at 82
Pierre P. Carp, former Premier of Roumania, has died at age 82. His death closes a long career in national politics.
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Jassy
Roumania
Pierre P. Carp
Train Hita Automobile Crash Near Tippecanoe City
A northbound Baltimore and Ohio passenger train collided with an automobile at a crossing near Tippecanoe City twelve miles north of Dayton. Two persons were killed, two died after reaching a hospital, another was fatally injured, and five others were badly cut and bruised. Elmer Ressler escaped serious injury by jumping clear. the wreckage carried the rest about a thousand feet on the engine pilot.
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Dayton
Baltimore and Ohio
Tippecanoe City
Elmer Ressler
Purity promises in Swamp Root and other ad snippets
A collage of 19th century newspaper advertising copy touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a pure vegetable kidney liver and bladder remedy offered in two bottle sizes with a sample offer. The page also features generic quips about enemies and a Cuticura skin care appeal followed by a light moral quip about a smile.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Adv
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Claim Kidney Relief
An advertisement warns that kidney disease can affect anyone and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as quick relief. It touts two centuries of use, imports from Holland, and a money back guarantee, urging readers to buy authentic Gold Medal brand in three sizes.
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Haarlem
Holland
Cloth of the Ancients Woven Linen Durable Through Ages
The article notes that ancient Egyptian cloth, all linen, was so durable it endured as mummy wrappings for millennia and is still worn by Arabs today. The Egyptians viewed wool as unclean, making linen the sole textile.
Nature’s Indian Vegetable Pills Promote Spring Purification
Nature’s approach to cleansing the system is linked to Spring, with Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills advertised as Nature's first aid in eliminating impurities. The message promotes herbal remedies as a remedy for purification and health.
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Nature
Wright
Ady
Farmer’s Good Work
An old saying praises a farmer who multitasks deftly by walking thinking talking and moving miles all at once, highlighting efficiency and diligence in daily farm labor.
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