First Trans Atlantic Flight Ends In Clifden Ireland
The Vickers Vimy flown by Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Brown completed a 1960 mile journey from St Johns Newfoundland to Clifden Ireland in 16 hours 12 minutes. They survived a hard landing, fog and rain while delivering a historic nonstop sea voyage record and earning the Daily Mail prize.
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England
Radical Change in Treaty Text Demands by Germany
Berlin reports quote official sources saying Germany will not sign the treaty unless Entente revisions are radical in spirit and letter. The cabinet remains united in declining any pact far from the original proposals, despite rumors that Mathias Erzberger might lead peace talks.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Weimar
Mathias Erzbarger
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Peace Commission
National Assembly
U S Army Air Service Officer Congratulates Alcock
Major Murry of the United States army air service telegraphed Captain John Alcock at Clifden Ireland extending heartiest congratulations to him and his splendid crew on their brilliant achievement.
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London
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John Alcock
Clifden
Ireland
United States Army Air Service
Great Britain
American Pajamas Street Garb Of Turk Women
Turkish women along the Danube in Romania wear American pajamas labeled Gift of the American People with pride. The garments would draw attention in New York, yet locals here favor a form of trousers and the pajamas attract little comment.
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Romania
New York
Peace Conference Receives U.S. Irish Resolution
The American congress resolutions on Ireland have been formally transmitted to the peace conference in Paris. Officials Walsh and Watts of the United States have been informed, though no details of the transmittal letter have been disclosed.
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Watts
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United States
Burleson Grants Bargaining Right To Postal Workers
Atlantic City N J June 16 Postmaster General Burlesons order granting the right of collective bargaining to electrical and telephone workers, signing of which on Saturday, averted a nationwide strike, applies to all other employees under the post office department including telegraph operators and postal employees, according to a report to the convention of the American Federation of Labor by P H McCarthy of San Francisco.
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P. H. McCarthy
San Francisco
Washington
Beer is essential declare doctors beer is essential declare doctors
The Allied Medical Association of America at its New York convention adopted a resolution declaring properly brewed lager beer essential in treating certain cases and endorsing beer containing no more than 24 percent alcohol. Light wine, when pure, was also endorsed as beneficial in certain medical cases.
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New York
Allied Medical Association of America
U S Troops May Enter Costa Rica
Washington dispatches report the Costa Rican Tinoco regime crisis entering a new phase with San Jose outbreaks and a serious situation American forces aboard the gunboat Castine at Port Simon stand ready to land at a moment's notice but the commander has orders not to act without Washington.
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Tinoco
Costa Rica
State Department
San Jose
Castine
Port Simon
Evacuation Plans for Petrograd Stand Ready
London reports active preparations for the evacuation of Petrograd after a wireless dispatch from Moscow. The movement is being organized under military and civilian authority as tensions rise across the city.
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Former Emperor William Not Wanted in Germany
Berlin on June 16 Herman Mueller majority Socialist leader declared former Emperor William belongs to the pathological ward and is not wanted in Germany in a speech before the majority Socialist convention.
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Germany
Herman Mueller
National Assembly
American Troops Fight Villa Forces at Juarez Race Track
United States troops crossed into Mexico to halt border firing and fought Villa rebels at the Juarez race track. American units driven from the border, then recaptured positions, with casualties on both sides and several prisoners taken. Brig. Gen. Erwin cited protection of El Paso as the mission.
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Juarez Plain
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Juarez Race Track
Washington
Baker
Eatables To Go Down Rapidly Say Dealers
Local dealers report a sharp drop in produce prices over Sunday with eggs down two cents to forty cents a dozen and creamery butter down five cents to sixty cents. Merchants expect further declines by next week as the strongest decrease in butter in some time is noted.
Hagerstown School Conflict May Be Settled This Week
William Imel, president of the Hagerstown town board, says the dispute with the school board over the high school commission revoked by the state should be resolved this week. He notes the town favors a permanent brick addition while the school board wants a 2 or 3 room frame cottage. If settled, Hagerstown may have a commissioned high school next year and a license renewal by October.
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William Imel
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Wilson To Tour U S For League Of Nations
President Wilson returns home and plans a national speaking tour to promote the league of nations. Secretary Tumulty has drafted a tentative itinerary for the trip.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
League of Nations
Tumulty
Indiana Weather Forecast by United States Weather Bureau
Generally fair tonight and Tuesday with little change in temperature. Partly cloudy this afternoon tonight and Tuesday with local thundershowers but overall fair. Unsettled past 24 hours with local showers in Preble and Wayne counties. warm across the north plains, mild in Alaska, and widespread fall across the Mississippi Valley.
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Congress Divides Time With Appropriation Bills
Washington June 16 lawmakers in both chambers focused on spending measures as Senate debate on the league of nations pauses. The House resumed naval funding, the agriculture bill of 36 million dollars and a 15 million DC appropriation move toward passage, while army funding faces reductions and attempts to boost totals continue. Knox resolution set for tomorrow to separate league covenant from the peace treaty, with party lines hardening and possible filibuster plans noted.
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Associated Press
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League of Nations
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House
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County Hopes State Board Will Allow Road Bond Issue
County officials expect state tax commission approval for at least part of a $750,000 road improvement program. Current bonded debt stands near $90,000, plus $55,000 for a Main Street bridge, totaling about $145,000. The county's debt limit is about $655,000, with potential room to about $800,000, but full bond issuance for the entire project is unlikely.
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State Tax Commission
Main Street
Liberator Docks With 2 500 Troops
The steamship Liberator arrived from Brest with 2511 officers and men. The bulk of the troops include the 12th, 81st, 13rd, 166th, 185th and 223rd Aero squadrons and the 41st, 42nd, 13rd, 71st and 80th transportation companies.
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Associated Press
New York
Liberator
Hare
Brest
Transportation Coms
Allies to deliver list of Germans to be tried
Paris reports that allies promise within a month to provide Germany a list of persons they intend to try for war crimes and violations of the laws of war. In Weimar preparations, German leaders will view the peace terms with the national assembly. Berlin circles forecast German rejection if terms lack the needed spirit and letter.
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Paris
Germany
Clemenceau
Ccabinet
Weimar
Berlin
St. Germaine
Bath Suits Are Sunday Clothes In Yankeetown
In Yankeetown Indiana the weather dictates fashion as young men and women abandon stiff collars and ruffled dresses for new phaetons and bathing suits on Sunday. The scene sparked neck strain and strained eyes among Richmond men who journeyed to Brookville in pursuit of bass yesterday.
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Paris
Europe
America
Indiana
Yankeetown
Brookville
Richmond
Baker Pushes For 500000 Strong Army Policy
Secretary Baker told the Senate Military Committee that Congress should authorize an army of 500000 until a permanent policy is set. He called the 300000 force in the House approved appropriation bill inadequate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker
Senate Military Committee
Congress
House
Wheat Harvest Begins In Southern Indiana
Harvesting of the 1919 wheat crop in Indiana started today with Harrison county activity. Donald Rhodes, living east of Corydon, is believed to be the first Indiana farmer to finish cutting his wheat, beginning last Friday. Government reports expect widespread harvest across the state around June 20, with bumper crops predicted.
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