No Objections Made To League Covenant Adopted
Paris April 28 The league of nations covenant moved by President Wilson was adopted today in primary sessions without a dissenting vote. The motion named Sir James Eric Drummond as secretary general and provided for a committee to inaugurate the league. Italy’s name appeared in the covenant as finally adopted. An adjourned session deferred action on Kaiser affairs as five German judges reported.
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Germans Arrive to Attend Peace Congress in Versailles
A large group of about 60 German delegates arrived in Versailles at 9 pm to attend the peace congress. They were taken in automobiles to the Hotel des Reservoirs where they will lodge and begin participation in the proceedings.
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Commission of Plackfists and Trading Disabilities
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a commission of plackfists and references to abolishing trading disabilities. No clear persons, dates, or organizations are identifiable.
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Fragmentary note on future status and treaty principle
The readable fragment discusses future status and the idea that no agreement has been cited. It mentions the principle of interna and hints at planning or terms related to a treaty framework without clear details. The text is incomplete and lacks identifiable names or locations.
Front Koan Troops Being Drawn By The Associated Press
Fragmentary early report notes troops being drawn by the Associated Press lines as a string of garbled text. No clear names, places, dates, or events are readable.
Auction of Western Wool Yields Strong Prices Despite Slump
Government auction sold 8608 000 units of Western wool from Oregon Washington Idaho and California. Only four clips were withdrawn for not meeting minimum bids. Despite a seven percent cut in government values, prices today surpassed those from the first sale six weeks earlier, with a top price of 61 cents and a wide range of bids.
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Will Build Memorial Hall in San Francisco
April 28 report notes plans to construct Memorial Hall in San Francisco. Officials outline the project location and expected timetable for groundbreaking, with details on funding and design elements to be announced.
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Fiume Handover of Powers Sparks Italian Dawn
Rome April 28 Great enthusiasm at a Rome meeting as the Fiume national council hands over all state and municipal powers to a representative of the Italian government to be exercised for King Victor Emmanuel. Sonnino and Tittoni urge unity and clear parliamentary will amid ongoing negotiations and hopes the peace conference will decide Fiume’s fate.
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British Troops Leave Fiume Amid Peace Conference Tensions
Dispatch from Agram reports a British battalion withdrew from Fiume after Italian delegates departed Paris. The convoy avoided friction with Italian forces, while Italy reinforces troops in central Istria.
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Violin Sells Coax Millions for Bonds
An Associated Press report notes an audience figures and bond sales by a violin maker or event, detailing millions raised through bond offerings. The piece chronicles the commercial move and investor response in a compact notice.
League of Nations adopts revised covenant at Paris
The revised covenant of the league of nations is adopted at a plenary Peace Conference session. Sir Eric Plummond named general of the league with Geneva as its headquarters. Japan and France withdraw amendments on radial equality and international police binding arms control. The treaty includes trials for William Hohenzollern and German officers, with surrender demanded. Bremen sees fighting as Spartacans fail to seize the city.
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Acid spills out as bomb fails to explode in Seattle plot
Seattle April 28. Police Inspector Claude G Bahnick says knowledge of an alleged anarchist plot to harm Mayor Ole Hanson during a Victory loan tour was learned after a broken bomb was found in the mayor's mall. The device spilled acid when stopped by the acting secretary and was handed to postal authorities.
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Mayor Hanson Addresses Strike and Bomb Report in Pueblo
In Pueblo on April 28 Mayor Hanson spoke about his Seattle strike experiences and rebuked press dispatches claiming a bomb reached his city hall office. He called the agitators cowardly, noting he does not personally open his mail and warning that an innocent person could have been killed. He also mentioned concerns about streets being armed.
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Cables To Be Returned To Private Ownership Soon
Washington April 28 Government plans to relinquish control of American wires next month and restore telegraph and telephone systems to private owners after Congress enacts protections. Postmaster General Burleson said cables likely returned by May 10 and that telegraph and telephone systems would follow once financial safeguards are secured. He noted no legislation needed for cables, while landline services require conditions to avoid revenue loss and added costs.
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