24 Jun 1919
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Newspaper
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1919
Page
1
Paris reports from June 34 indicate a German signing in French circles set for 2 PM Friday. The Austrian peace treaty work resumed. the council of three pushes to complete the document for Austrian delegates.
June 24 Fergus Falls relief work moves fast after Sunday's tornado. Mayor L C Hodgson of St Paul arranges 2000 loaves of bread for today and 1000 daily thereafter. An appeal to Minnesota aims to raise half a million dollars for reconstruction. Two militia companies arrive to aid a small night and day search and guard effort. Death toll up to sixty with forty four recovered.
Lieut Shelley Watson of Rogers Texas and civilian mechanic M Ireland of Westbury were killed when their airplane crashed near Rye Beach New York. Watson had just returned from eighteen months overseas service and had flown daily from Minneola to circle the beach house where his fiancée was spending the summer. She witnessed the accident.
The Associated Press reports a long-delayed action as the Pennsylvania Senate passes a measure referred to as the Percent Bill after decades of debate. The text includes broader wartime and postwar rhetoric tied to German leadership and the Council of Three, with figures like Clemenceau quoted on the long struggle and warnings about militarism and peace.
The United States Weather Bureau reports thundershowers this afternoon or tonight with Wednesday likely fair. Partly cloudy today and tonight in Wayne County with occasional thundershowers and continued warmth. Unsettled lake region and central states with a general temperature rise, hot conditions in southern Canada and the Rocky Mountain states, 102 degrees at Medicine Hat, 104 at Miles City, 102 at Sheridan, with 90 to 98 degrees elsewhere.
Paris and Lille erupt in celebration after Germany signs the peace treaty without reservations. Towns lit up and allied flags hung from buildings as warships fired 21 gun salutes at Toulon and Brest. In Paris crowds gathered for improvised dances halted by police restrictions, while theaters and cinemas broadcast the news and played the allied anthem.
Rome June 34 Francisco Nitti the new Italian premier is a statesman friendly to America Marconi said he aims to build close financial economic and commercial ties with the United States He respects President Wilson and met him in 1917 during an Italian mission The Orlando ministry fell over peace conference handling amid discontent Italian press favor Sonnino and Tittoni argues for a peace favorable to Italy with guaranteed raw materials and emigration safeguards in the Adriatic and Mediterranean The new government must go to Paris with firm resolve to secure Italian aims and claims on the Adriatic
New York report states investigation into a claim that $300,000 worth of valuables were stolen from a safe deposit vault at the Biltmore hotel. The items reportedly belong to Mrs. Clarence Mithis.
The Senate Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a Cummins led subcommittee to draft a tentative general railroad bill. Cummins aims to submit the measure within a month. The action follows prior hearings and signals early progress on rail reform legislation.
By Associated Press Paris June 23 The transfer of 60 000 to 70 000 Czecho Slovak troops from Siberia to their homes becomes a pressing problem for the Entente The soldiers want to help in the new republic against the Bolsheviks and fear a winter more away from home Transport via Vladivostok and sea to the Mediterranean is difficult and options include moving westward along the trans Siberian line or through Ukraine Military experts believe they could cross Russia with supplies and permission to return home
War department reports total American Expeditionary Forces casualties to date at 289,016. Includes 33,754 killed in action or lost at sea, 13,570 died of wounds, 23,396 died of disease, 4,942 died from accidents and other causes. Total deaths 75,662. Wounded in action 210,984. Missing in action 2,370.
New York June 24 records show thousands of aliens seeking passports to return home. More than 3,000, mainly Italians and Greeks, applied yesterday at the customs house and another large number was expected today as the passport bureau closed with many still awaiting service.
W Wesler garden supervisor said a citizen committee will be chosen to pick the prize garden in Richmond. The gardens are late this year and just beginning to look sharp, with blooms expected to reach peak in a week or two.
London June 24. Admiral von Reuter, commander of the German ships sunk at Scapa Flow, will be courtmartialed for violation of armistice terms as reported by the Associated Press through Reuters.
June 24 reports from Scotland say German sailors, attempting to obey a British commando order to return to their vessels and seal the sea, were shot by their own officers. The incident occurred as tensions rose at sea.
Here Are the Men Who Will Guide Destinies of the New Germany is Socialist leader, is minister of for eign affairs. The other members of the cabinet are: Interior, Dr. Eduard David, finance and vice premier, Matthias Hrzberger, economics, Herr Wissell, labor, Herr Schlicke, treasury, Herr Meyer, telegraph, Herr Giesbertz, colonial office, Dr. Bell, defense Gustave Noske, food, Dr. Schmidt. No appointment has been made to the ministry of justice. The new cabinet was formed after the downfall of the Scheidemann-Ebert cabinet.
In Delphi Indiana on June 24 bench warrants were issued in Carroll County for several prominent citizens amid alleged malicious rioting and trespass linked to the fourth and fifth liberty loan drives. Named in the warrants were John A. Shanks Arthur Ritchey Bud Sinks Fred George Edward Cripe and Gill Patty. The Miller home was allegedly visited at midnight by an automobile party with threats and vandalism to force bond purchases. Miller subscribed the next day.
A. C. Townley president of the Non-Partisan League and organizer Joseph Gilbert face Minnesota disloyalty charges. Jury selection started as defense failed to delay trial or grant separate proceedings. Townley seeks to finish North Dakota campaign before referendum. Judge rules conspiracy case to be heard together.
Paris June 24 Herbert Hoover head of the Interallied Food Commission received an appeal from Captain Berry of the American military mission to South Russia for immediate flour shipments to save laborers in the Donetz Basin and Kriyoy Rog near Kherson. Berry urged aid also go to the Denikin government which shelters more than 50 000 Armenian refugees from Ekaterinoslav and nearby districts.
Joy and celebration erupt in Paris as Germany unconditionally accepts the Allied terms ending weeks of doubt. Crowds flood the Boulevards, Allied flags fly, and cannon announce the decision while plans for the Versailles signing ceremony are refined under President Wilson’s guidance.
Paris editorial writers respond to the war's end with cautious relief. They note the real challenge now is rebuilding and converting national prestige into prosperity, while avoiding excessive jubilation. Alfred Capus in the Figaro says France emerges with strength and a chance to translate victory into growth.
Columbia S C June 24 An official telegram claims Otis Ramsey a Cyclops crewman is safe in the United States and that the vessel lies in a German port Navy records list Ramsey as lost at sea on the Cyclops Officials deem the message likely a hoax but will continue checking crew details to resolve the mystery
Chattanooga reports that four hundred enemy aliens interned at Fort Oglethorpe will be sent to Charleston under guard for embarkation to Germany. Most are sailors from interned German ships. New York reports enough food to provision occupied European countries until harvest time will be in transit by July.
Weimar reports the German delegation likely to sign the unconditional peace terms after a tense vote in the national assembly. Dr Otto Bauer denounces the terms saying a defeated nation is being harmed, while spiraling rumors about army officers resigning and the former emperor’s trial circulate amid calls for unity and sacrifice.
June 24 in Kansas City an anti horse thief association with chapters in 105 counties was authorized to guard wheat fields and granaries against incendiary fires. Insurance officials, railway police, secret service, L. T. Hussey, and a U S attorney spokesman joined a conference to arrange armed guarding until after harvest amid fears of a repeat of 1917 grain fires by Industrial Workers of the World.
Washington June 24 Secretary Baker replies to Senator Chamberlain that graves registration is moving bodies from isolated sites to larger cemeteries like Surenes near Paris. He states the cemeteries are being cared for in every way.
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