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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1919
Page
1
Paris dispatch reports Premier Clemenceau and Secretary Durast saying the peace treaty signing is unlikely before Thursday, possibly Friday. In Weimar, the national assembly voted to sign the terms unconditionally, overcoming opposition demanding two conditions.
Paris, June 28. The German republic government declares willingness to accept and sign the peace conditions, stating it cannot defend itself by external action after years of suffering and that yielding to force does not renounce its view of the injustice of the terms. The note was sent to Prime Minister Clemenceau through Dr Haniel von Hantel.
Official word that Germany agreed to unconditional peace prompted immediate gun salutes from Paris forts. Crowds in the Champs Elysees erupted in rejoicing as the news became public this afternoon.
Paris June 23 German note accepting allied peace terms with no reservations arrived as a one page document. Paul Dutaste secretary general of the peace conference arranged a swift translation and sent copies to Premier Clemenceau Premier Lloyd George and President Wilson for review.
June 23 Bernd reports Swiss public relief as the national assembly in Weimar agrees to sign the peace terms. The German exchange rate jumped from 40 to 61 francs per 100 marks, signaling market confidence amid the treaty news.
Howard De Valera the Sinn Fein leader emerged from seclusion in New York to tell reporters at the Waldorf Astoria he came to America to speak for the Irish nation. He said he renounced U S citizenship when he became an Irish soldier and described recent visits to Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Rochester and meetings with Cardinal Gibbons and U S senators.
Associated Press report states Germany will sign the Allied peace treaty in Versailles this week. Germany accepts responsibility in the document despite pleas to strike provisions about former Emperor William and the morality of treaties. Paris reports say the Senenes Washington may sail Thursday for final action, with Italian delegates authorized to sign despite the Orlando cabinet's fall.
Twin Falls council approves a resolution to honor returning service men from company D and all local veterans. Mayor Eldridge names a 15 member committee to plan a formal reception centered on the veterans and air service men, with letters to urge immediate meeting and Legion officers to help coordinate the train arrival event.
Seven persons were seriously injured when a bomb placed on a crowded Manila streetcar exploded after the motorman kicked it into the street. Two Americans among the injured, all pedestrians. A streetcar workers strike is ongoing. A suspect was captured by police.
City council spent most of last evening addressing problems with the water system. Attorney Shad Hodgins represented two clients seeking damages from a water main break two weeks ago. He said his clients preferred avoiding litigation and urged prompt resolution.
Associated Press report from San Francisco June 23 states representatives of striking telephone operators in California and Nevada and telegraphers served notice they would call out the northwest locals to speedily settle demands if the telephone company does not grant them.
After more than a week in the water Herbert Bourdette was found drifting ashore Sunday morning near the falls, eight feet from where Harold Bourdette’s body surfaced days earlier. Both youths, sons of H W Bourdette, attempted to cross the river above the falls. Funeral services were held for Harold and Herbert at DeWitt's parlors with Rev. W A Moore officiating.
June 23 Thurso Scotland a dramatic account from Lt Nuttall of the steamer Alouette describes German sailors shot by their officers as they tried to obey British orders to return to ships and seal seacocks. Four or five sailors retreated but three were killed. The British then opened fire. several officers fell. The German admiral later sent a motor boat plea for aid and was arrested.
London dispatch reports Admiral von Reuter commanded the fleet to scuttle and sink after armistice terms. The Daily Mail says details of the trial will be arranged by the allied council in Paris.
London reports on June 28 that the German admiralty denied circulating rumors in Paris and other places that Germany had scuttled the rest of its warships in its harbors.
Pueblo Colo June 21 Fire fighters who have battled for 48 hours halted the spread of a blaze in the Teachel national forest about 85 miles west of Pueblo. Forest supervisor A G Hamel said the fire is confined for now unless winds rise. The burned area exceeds 2 square miles as of tonight and the flames can be seen from Pueblo.
Atlantic City June 23 Associated Press reports Samuel Gompers greeted cheers as four brotherhoods engineers conductors and trainmen filed for AFL charters. Firemen may join, boosting union ranks by about 500000. Delegates back government ownership of railroads and support a railway workers strike, plus a plan to aid telegraph operators with postmaster general talks.
Associated Press dispatch from Douglas Arizona on June 23 notes Villistas reached Casa Grandes after Agua Prieta communications. It says no violence toward Mor mon colonists occurred and Villistas appeared tired over their setback against Federal troops in the region. Several wounded men were among arrivals.
The Chron icle promotes a Paige Touring car valued at 1725.00 as the centerpiece of a major election prize. Readers may win two grand trips, two 200 cash awards, two New Toisons, two Pacific trips, or other valuable gifts through a nationwide competition.
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