North State Telephone adopts uniform monthly bill plan
The North State Telephone Co adopts a new plan starting June first to mail every subscriber a monthly bill with itemized tolls, offer a collector’s office for in person payment, and suspend service if arrears are not cleared by the tenth of the following month. The plan, approved by state and interstate commissions, aims to improve collection efficiency and convenience for customers.
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North Carolina Corporation Commission
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Signatures Seal Versailles Peace Without China
At Versailles the peace was signed in the Hall of Mirrors amid disruption from China’s absence over Shantung and German objections. Smuts protested the treaty as unsatisfactory while German delegates sought parity, with ceremonies proceeding as leaders from Wilson to Sonnino signed in order.
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France
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William Martin
Wilson
Lloyd George
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Hindenburg resigns as commander in chief
Berlin reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg has handed in his resignation from the post of commander in chief, stating he would prefer an honorable defeat to a shameful peace and that he plans to retire after the peace decision is made. He explains his withdrawal from active command to his troops.
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Peace news barely stirs Washington crowds
Word of the consummation of peace was received at the national capital with scarcely a flutter of popular or official sentiment. At the White House and the State Department the news aroused only a quiet feeling of satisfaction that the pre arranged program for the signing at Versailles had gone through. In Congress there was but a momentary demonstration and on the streets the bra ds gave no show of interest.
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Versailles
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No Social Life After Executions by Machine Guns in Petrograd
Helsingfors reports Petrograd has become unrecognizable within a month as terror spreads. Public life has ceased, doors shut, and a communist sentry questions all visitors. Those deemed unsatisfactory are arrested and sent to Peter and Paul fortress, where they are executed by a machine gun detachment. bodies are dumped in the Neva.
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Congress defines intoxicating liquor as fact not law
Washington report says courts cannot fix a legal percentage for intoxication and that Congress may define intoxicating liquor as beverages over one half of one percent alcohol. The Volstead Committee argues states already used this standard and Congress acts within its powers.
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Volstead
Earthquake Shocks Hit Tuscan Canys Cause Many Deaths
Rome reports deadly earthquake shocks in the Tuscany region on Sunday with 127 killed and thousands injured. Vicchio, a town of 11,000, bore the heaviest loss, with doctors among the victims and damage to the railway station. San Borgo, churches and factories were destroyed as air units scout the Appennines for news and possible isolation.
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Vicchio
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San Borgo
Appenine
Holland Warned Not to Let Kaiser Get Away
London officials told the Dutch government to prevent the departure of the former German emperor from Holland. C B Harmsworth, under-secretary of state for foreign affairs, announced this in the house of commons.
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Bombarding Irish Towns Charged to British
Paris based Irish American delegates urge Premier Clemenceau to investigate British air bombardments of Irish towns. They accuse Britain of wanton killings of women and children and banishment orders, requesting a special inquiry commission be appointed.
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Clemenceau
Berlin Peace Delegation Returns Amid Dining Car Incident
Berlin Hermann Mueller and Johannes Bell, the German peace treaty authorities, have arrived. Reported disruption occurred as occupants of a dining car were startled by a thrown object. The peace delegation from Versailles and the armistice commission at Spa will be dissolved.
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Hermann Mueller
Johannes Bell
Compiegne
Versailles
Spa
New World Order Assured by Wilson Speech
President Wilson urged ratification of the peace treaty and the league of nations in a message released by Secretary Tumulty. He said the treaty offers a new world order, rights beyond conquest, and a permanent league to maintain peace with strong nations guiding backward peoples toward independence. It binds free governments to uphold international law and reject domination.
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Wilson
League of Nations
Tumulty
Germany
Woodrow Wilson
Extradition of Kaiser Not to Be Requested
Amsterdam report says allied powers will not seek Kaiser Wilhelm II's extradition. They will press the Dutch government, in the name of the League of Nations, to ensure he faces an international moral reckoning, possibly appearing before a court or leaving the country. No death sentence or imprisonment expected.
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Demonstration in Rome Ends After Anti government Clash
In Rome a serious anti government demonstration turned violent as crowds attempted to reach Premier Nitti s residence. They were repelled by military police and order was restored after midnight with no immediate reports of injuries or arrests.
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Nitti
Farge
World War II Costs Cited In Global Losses And Shipping
Washington reports the world war cost 7,582,300 soldiers killed and a financial toll between 195 and 195.0 billion dollars. Merchant shipping losses reached 5 005 383 tons and 1 882 125 tons of war vessels. Figures were released as a guest of Senator McCumber to argue why there should be a League of Nations.
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Washington
McCumber
North Dakota
President Wilson Returns Content With Conference Results
Reports say the president arrived back in the United States extremely satisfied with the outcome of the conference. Friends describe the talks as a wonderful success, noting the peace is disadvantageous to Germany but that Germany must make just reparations for its conduct.
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Wilson
United States
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