Refuse to Join in Strike for Mooney
The Atlantic convention of the American Federation of Labor refused to endorse the faction seeking recognition of the Soviet Union and voted against a general strike planned for July 4 in support of Tom Mooney. Delegates feared Bolshevik influence and potential fallout from the San Francisco preparedness day explosion.
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Associated Press
Atlantic Omy
Ni. di
Amierican Federation
Russia
United States
Tom” Modkey
San Francisco
Peace Conference Deliberations Cloud Weimar Treaty Decision
A tentative peace conference mood prevails as German delegates at Weimar weigh acceptance or rejection of the slightly amended treaty of peace. President Wilson presses for a lasting pledge while Belgium and other nations await the outcome.
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Weimar
Éttaation
Wilson
Belgium
Fragmentary AP note on German unrest and incidents
By the Associated Press an unclear report cites Brockdorff-Rantzatt returning to Versatiles after a demonstration against delegates. Injuries to Minister Giesberts Frau Dorlblush At tache Meyer and others followed being struck by stones including Meyer's eye from glass. The peace term changes and rejections tied to unrest and a ultimatum background.
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Jacmind- Daane
Brockdorff-Rantzatt
Giesberts
Frau Dorlblush
Attache Meyer
Herr Meyer
Twin Falls Legion Post Plans Evening Meeting
Members of Twin Falls Post American Legion prepare a downtown gathering with veterans activities and a planned dine in. The group will meet at 7 o'clock, with election of temporary officers and a focus on community event planning.
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Twin Falla
American Legion
Ppt
Dehgins Bayle
Teenporate
Knox warns against rapid League of Nations ratification
Washington June 17 Senator Knox Republican of Pennsylvania urged caution on the League covenant, contending ratification would create a super-government intruding on domestic affairs and altering American traditions. He warned the Monroe doctrine could be affected and withdrawal provisions would make leaving the League nearly impossible. Debate opens, with Knox seeking time to consider the covenant’s war powers and potential army and navy expansion.
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Washington
League of Nations
Senate
Knox
Pennsylvania
League
Tribute in London for Alcock and Brown aviators
The Associated Press reports a London procession honoring Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant A. W. Brown, the first to complete a nonstop trans Atlantic flight. The aviators were carried on soldiers shoulders from the Boston railway station towaiting automobiles, with Hewker and his wife prominent in the crowd. Lieutenant Commander Dewitt C. Ramsey of American naval air forces also attended with a motor car.
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London
Llondon
John Alcock
A. Wi ‘Brown
Boston
Hewker
Dewitt C. Ramsey
Naval Air Forces
Brance
Army Food Stock Be Investigated
Washington June 17 A separate immediate inquiry into the disposition of surplus food stocks by the war department was indicated by developments in both house and senate committees. C W Hare director of sales in the demobilization organization was questioned by the senate military committee during hearings on the army appropriation bill and a House resolution for detailed reports on quantities of stored foodstuffs was introduced by Representative Treadway. The House special committee investigating war department expenditures met and appointed five sub committees to handle separate parts of supply and material expenditures.
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Washington
War Department
House
Senate
C. W. Hare
Senate Military Committee
Baker
Treadway
Massachusetts
Hutchinson Leads Ottawa Colonel Airplays in Expositions
Ottawa dispatch notes Colonel William Hutchinson, chief commissioner, to showcase at expositions in St. Louis and San Francisco. The report references a dramatic title Is Called by Death by the Associated Press and mentions June 17 as the date of dispatch.
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Associated
Pega
Ottawa
Ont
Colonel William
Hutchinson
St. Louis
San Francisco
Government determined to preserve American ideals
Attorney General Palmer delivered commencement day remarks at Georgetown University in Washington on June 17, urging firm government action to safeguard American ideals and institutions from radical threats. The speech framed lawlessness as a direct assault on the nation and called for steadfast measures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Palmer
Georgetown University
Secretary Baker Says Mexico Protest Aired In Congress
El Paso report states Secretary Baker told Congress the protest over Mexico arose from Troops crossing the line into Carranza territory. The dispatch notes fatalities among Villa forces in Juarez district and mentions wounded soldiers. Officials estimate several casualties and reference American troops in the engagement.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Texas
Juna
Nove Juarez
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