HUNS REJECT PEACE TERMS ON LEFT BANK AND SAAR VALLEY
Berlin reports Chancellor Scheidemann says Germany will insist on counter peace terms and demands from President Wilson. Paris notes the German delegation drafts objections to the peace draft for Lorraine and the Saar region as the Allied commission negotiates. Austria’s peace credentials to be presented soon while Turkish and Hungarian treaties are under consideration.
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Rhine
Saar Valley
Berlin
Philipp Scheidemann
Wilson
Germany
Paris
Meditin
Alster
Lorraine
Speermt Cormmission von Lerridoritt MfYairs
Andre ‘Tardieu
Recognition drive for Boy Scout Week staged by officials
Coiiumbus Governor Jianes M Costis issued a proclamation urging recognition of Boy Scout Week in June. The National Citizen Committee leads a drive with state officials and local leaders organizing events and a service in Westminster with attendance by foreign dignitaries and community figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jianes M Costis
Davevers
Ohta A Chieets
Trier
VT Fihitec Teed Scouts of
Americen
National Citizen
Whiel Boob Pearson
Depreciation Reported Aiding War-Time Conversions
The article notes exchange rate shifts affecting conversions and aid operations. It mentions the American Relief Administration overseeing a rate of 12.04 Garin marks per dollar and references a director general’s directive tied to wartime adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oil Control Regulation Noted in Westington Report
The report cites government action on oil production and distribution, with references to related facilities and transit terms under authority of Fairfield officials. It mentions the strategic importance of gas pipelines and production lines amid regulatory oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westington
Iid
Lading Chaseline
Gatiner Gas
Paeb
Cairfield
President's Message to Be Short Advised for Congress
Pare Mesiteni Wilsom advised the culls congiies that his mes will be brief for the forthcoming special session of Congress. He said the message will not exceed a few hundred words and will be delivered on delivery day.
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Wilsom
Congress
Asian port to host multi-nation military event
An important Asian port, in Asia Minor, is slated to host an inter-allied military and naval demonstration. French, British, Italian, and Greek troops and warships will take part in the event, according to the Excelsior.
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Paris
Asia Minor
The
Excelsior
Navy dirigible breaks moorings and drifts to sea
A US Navy dirigible broke from its mooring at St Johns Newfoundland and drifted offshore after a gale. The destroyer Edwards pursued the blimp to salvage it as officers and crew faced a dangerous escapade with one lieutenant narrowly escaping injury when the cord failed during a rescue attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
N. J
Chicago
Edwards
N. F
United States Navy
Montauk Point
Charles GG. Little
Newburyport
Miss
Bill Aimed at Plotters to Reach U S Extra Session
Senator Overman of North Carolina, chairman of the Senate committee probing lawless propaganda, announces a bill to curb advocates of overthrow by force. The committee plans to complete its report this week. Overman was among the few targeted after the Mary Day bomb plot.
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Washington
Senator Overman
North Carolina
Senate
United States
Congress
Madison Florham Leader bull sets breed record at auction
Madison N J auction sells two month old Gruerney bull calf Florham Leader for 25000 dollars, a new breed record. Buyers Oaks nrtas and Hugh Bancroft of Massachusetts paid 10500 above prior record. Leader is son of Ne Vlus Uitra from Langwater Nancy who yielded 18838.5 pounds milk and 1011.66 pounds butter fat in a year.
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Madison
N. J. Florham
Oaks Nrtas
Hugh Bancroft
Massachusetts
Klorham
Vlus Uitra
Langwater
Nancy
World Record Set in Arcadia Flight Loft Run
Lieutenant Ralph J. Johnson and Mark R. Woodward reportedly set a new world record by completing 457 consecutive loops within one hour and 54 minutes aboard a two seated plane at Carlstrom Field in Arcadia. Service officers described the craft as a Lapere two seater.
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Washington
Ralph J. Johnson
Mark R. Woodward
Carlstrom
Arcadia
Bhi
Advance at Petrograd Breached by Government Forces
Copenhagen reports a column led by General Miunner marching toward Petrograd. The advance is described as imminent with occupation expected within a few days according to National Vigilance sources.
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Copenhagen
Ao Strome Floanish
Gener Miunner Hel
Dnarehing Agidnst
Petrvograd
Pitenee
Wheat Guarantee Plans and Grain Corp Expansion
President Wilson via executive order dated May 14 created the Mood Administration Grin Corporation to join the United States Grain Corporation and raise capital from 100 million to 500 million dollars. A June conference of delegates from interested groups including growers will meet in New York to discuss proposed contract modifications.
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New York
Wilson
Governor Cox Signs Prohibition Bill Sparks Referendum Push
Governor Jas M Cox signed the Crabbe prohibition bill signaling no quick campaign but a referendum path. Ohio Home Rule Association plans to put the measure to voters while critics warn of overreach beyond the constitutional amendment. Attorneys general opinions stir debate on emergency law powers and enforcement for liquor sale without license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Jas. M. Cox
C. Crabbe
Madison County
Anti-Saloon League
Ohio Home Rule Association
Ohio
John G. Price
Doughboys Are Assessed For Champagne Loss
Nine hundred thirty one officers and enlisted men of the Third United States army were assessed about 27 000 francs to reimburse a French railway company for the loss of 2 175 bottles of champagne that disappeared near Toul last December. An Army Board announced the findings after several months.
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Coblenz
United States Army
Toul
le Case
Extra Tax Payment Day Shifts to Monday in Washington
Revenue collectors announce that June 15 falls on Sunday so the second installment of income taxes is due Monday June 16. There is no ten day grace period for payments this year as in the past under the old revenue law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
U Boat Reaches Halifax Under Escort Tow
A German submarine arrives at Halifax escorted by the US tug Bushnell and the American tug Trequois will accompany it for the remainder of the voyage from New York toward the Great Lakes.
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Halifax
UCT
New York
Great Lakes
Bushnell
Trequois
Fighting at Agram Amid Serbian Croatian Clash
A Vienna dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Co reports serious fighting between Serbians and Croatians in Agram the Croatian capital. The disturbance is described as intense with casualties and rising tensions in the region.
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London
Agram
Vienna
Exchange Telegraph Co
Stamps to be continued on malt beverage tax
Washington follows Attorney General Palmer ruling that malt beverages above legal alcohol content remain taxable. Revenue stamps will be used and manufacture not prohibited pending Federal court decision on intoxicating alcohol percentage. Commissioner Roper directs cooperation with Justice Department and reporting of violations after May 1.
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Washington
Palmer
Internal Revenue Bureau
Roper
Department of Justice
Time zone changes take effect in Midwest rail regions
Interstate Commerce Commission redraws Eastern Central time zone boundaries to place several rail lines and cities in the Central zone effective June 1. Ohio cities on the boundary are now Central. Toledo sought Eastern placement but was denied along with other eastern petitions.
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Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Commission
Michigan
Hocking Valley
Toledo
Ohio Central
Kanawha
West Virginia
Allied naval concentration at Smyrna for Greek mandate
British and French fleets landings support the Greek administration of Smyrna. Italians deploy five major warships while the US contributes the battleship Arizona and four destroyers. Allied forces combine Adriatic and Black Sea units with troops from Saloniki, as co operation with Greece continues.
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Paris
Smyrna
Greece
United States
Arizona
Adriatic
Black Sea
Saloniki
Relief Buying Ends as US Grain Commission Stops Purchases
The U S Food Administration grain corporation announced that with the completion of its American relief administration shipping program no further purchases of straight wheat flour would be made for relief on the current crop. There has been limited buying of durum straight, a flour grade with limited sale here and exportable without disturbing prices.
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New York
United States Food Administration Grain Corporation
American Relief Administration
Highway officials form committee for federal aid road program
Washington announces a committee of state highway officials to cooperate with the Federal Bureau of Public Roads in implementing the Federal aid road act and amendments. A. R. Hirst, president of the American Association of State Highway Officials, notified the bureau that he had selected the members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
A. R. Hirst
American Association of State Highway Officials
Fosdick Accepts League of Nations Appointment
Fosdick announced his acceptance of a permanent American post in the League of Nations Secretariat after receiving a Wilson cable asking him to serve. He stated he filed acceptance by wire the next day and had no details yet on his exact position.
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Denver
Cole Riaymond
Fosdick
League of Nations Organization
Bosdick
Wilson
America
League of Nations
Freezone promises painless corn removal with tiny bottle
A Cincinnati genius unveils Freezone, a small pain free solution for hard and soft corns and calluses. The druggist sells a tiny bottle that claims to rid feet of every corn between toes without pain or irritation at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
What Esau Said
Bobby converses with an air pilot waiting to see his sister. He claims flying machines are in the Bible. The pilot asks if true. Bobby cites a vicar’s sermon about Esau selling his inheritance to Jacob.
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Bobby
Esau
Jacob
Cuticura Remedies for Sore Hands Advertisement
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for sore hands. Soak hands in Cuticura Soap, dry, rub in Cuticura Ointment, then remove excess with tissue. Claims Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum serve all toilet needs.
German Bolshevism ruse cited in congressman tale
A congressman quips that German Bolshevism was used to dodge war indemnities. He cites a Sheridan anecdote about a spendthrift playwright and a chain of creditors Gunter Hanson and Sheridan. The tale ends with Sheridan handing over Gunter’s bill and fleeing.
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Sheridan
Gunter
Hanson
London
Old-Fashioned Children Obey Their Parents
A brief remark calling children old-fashioned and noting their obedience to parents. The exchange highlights traditional views of youth behavior and respect for parental authority.
Sallie Prepares to Play Amid Quiet Stage Rumor
The remark hints at Sallie’s forthcoming music performance as a tense, uncertain crowd anticipates a breakthrough moment. A wary observer notes no rock influence yet, while expectations build for Sallie to showcase talent.
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Sallie
Value of Canadian Farm Land in 1918
The Canadian Bureau of Statistics reports the average value of farm land in the dominion at $46 per acre in 1918, including improvements and buildings. Earlier years show $44 in 1917, $41 in 1916, $40 in 1915, and $38 in 1914.
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Canadian Bureau of Statistics
Dominion
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Internal Cure
Advertises Catarrh medicine claiming cure through blood purification and mucous surface action. Describes internal use and constitutional influence, with testimonials and price note for druggists. Mentions F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Labor Wasted by Orphanage Boy on Scrubbing
A young orphan boy, unused to disorder, works hard scrubbing a dining-room step at an orphanage. Anticipating the board inspection, cleaning intensifies. After the visit, he questions the need for constant scrubbing, noting a shift in his perspective.
Monument Showcases German General Outside Brussels
A large monument near Brussels bears the outstretched arm of a German general. As Allied forces advanced last year, a prank placed a handbag labeled To Berlin in the statue’s hand, drawing attention to the event.
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Brussels
Berlin
Courtroom quip hints at short circuit term
In a witty remark, a lawyer suggests the case faltered due to being a short circuit court. The exchange frames the proceeding as brief and possibly inconsequential, with emphasis on the unusual phrasing of the judge’s venue.
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Westmitester
RED Cross Hospital
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Red Cross
Tieumen
Azores
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Petrograd
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