Deadly mine explosion rocks Delaware and Hudson tunnel
Wilkesbarre June 5 seventy five to one hundred mine workers were killed and many injured at the faultite No 2 tunnel of the Delaware and Hudson company near Wilkesbarre. A car of black powder attached to a train exploded, breaking trolley wire and sparking the flames. Fire and smoke caused most deaths, identification is nearly impossible, with bodies piled near the colliery as the death toll grows.
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Fragmented Wolley Wire sparks fate irony in great blaze
A garbled report notes a wire break igniting powder and blaming fate as flames threaten a winner. The fragment hints at danger and reflective commentary on safety, but the source text is incomplete and obscure.
President Wilson to Convene Pan American Finance Conference
Assistant Treasury Secretary Rowe announced in Washington that President Wilson will convene the second Pan American financial conference on January 12 next. The address stressed closer economic cooperation to develop resources, aid postwar recovery, and harmonize trade between the Americas. Vanderlip and Schwab addressed the convention.
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Student Leader in Munich 8 Under Arrest
A fragment from Munich reports Ernest Taller, a student teacher linked to the recent communist insurrection, was arrested. The note claims he directed the soviet government in Tavatia and was taken by the Davarian government. reports say he was killed in fighting but remain unconfirmed.
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Tavatia
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Depositions in Ford libel case break at Mount Clemens
Depositions from Standard Oil officials and International Harvester executives were introduced in Henry Ford v. Chicago Tribune libel suit. Witnesses included Frederick Ashley, Milton Rams, Arthur Corwin, Harold McCormick, George Ranney, and Elinor Medill Patterson. The plaintiffs allege Tribune pushed pro German policy to aid rivals.
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President Wilson names federal electric railway commission
WASHINGTON June 1 President Wilson appoints a federal electric street railway commission to investigate the Sheepy Street railway problem and propose a solution. Members include Winfield Sweet treasurer Hoval Meeker Louis B. Wehle Charles E. Elmer and others from finance, labor, and electric railway circles. Paris June 5 Brussels services note dates for Wilson entertainment are speculative with a visit likely this week though not fixed.
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Remidission
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Grocers Seek Narrowed Field for Meat Packers
William B Clover head of the Federal Trade Commission told the National Wholesale Grocers Association in Cincinnati that the meat industry should be limited to meat packing and by products. He warned a meat trust controls the food supply and could dictate prices and availability unless curbed. In Ottumwa Iowa, Alesi Bean wrestled Waino Ketonen to a draw after two hours of action as both gained a fall apiece.
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Boston
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Eerman Press Stirs Agitation Over East Prussia and Rhine Republic
Eastern Germany sentiment grows against occupation terms as protesters align with Haase Prussia demands. Frankfurt Gazette reports Marshal Foch and Clemenceau discussed a Rhineland republic but warned the German government would not oversee the left bank again, quashing propaganda.
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Nationalists Win Election in Manila Message Stirs Calls for Probe
Manila reports show a sweeping Nationalist victory in the recent elections after an independence mission sought U.S. aid. Senator Hitchcock asserted the outcome and a leak of treaty copies prompted calls for a full investigation by authorities at Washington. The independence group pressed for Philippine independence from American control following a White House conference.
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International Situation Outlook at the Paris Peace Talks
Reports cite mixed sentiment on the Austro-Hungarian arms terms and German indemnity size, with talks favoring a $25 billion figure and a possible $5 billion first instalment. Wilson, Lloyd George, and Clemenceau push for a brisk settlement, while Rhineland sentiment raises concern about a republic and German opinion remains cautious.
Senate in a Bitter Fight Over Treaty Text
Washington reports a Senate vote may come late today on Senator Johnson of California's resolution demanding the full text of the German treaty. Hours of debate are expected before a possible adjournment, with supporters unsure they can secure passage.
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Victory bonds hit new high at $100.20
New York June 5. Victory 3% bonds soared to a fresh peak selling at $100.20 on the market. This marks a remarkable rise in the bond's value and reflects strong demand from investors in current trading.
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High Feeling Among Soldiers Over Labor Leaders Fire
In Winnipeg on July 5 soldiers grew incensed at the federal strike in Winnipes. Mayor Charles F Gray reported that several men planned to march to the Trades and Labor Council to demand aliens be ousted. Duncan of Seattle faced insults from leaders, who threatened to wreck the temple and make an example of them. Soldiers who heard Duncan recall returning soldiers called him a bunch of tenors. Milk stations would open in public schools with protection arranged as union leaders vowed to strike again.
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Anarchist George Oliver Arrested After Long Search
Pittsburg reports that George Oliver, 28, of Cheyenne, was captured midnight after a citywide manhunt tied to Monday night explosions. Police and federal agents, including I W W leaders and 14 suspects, were questioned as authorities pursued radicals connected to the blasts.
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Department of Justice
London scans treasury notes amid Bolshevist counterfeits
London and Copenhagen dispatches report Treasury notes being scanned after Scotland Yard said a Bolshevist conspirator plans to flood the market with counterfeit money. Police say they see signs of Slavic counterfeiting activity, with no decisive progress yet.
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Appalling Death Toll Reported From India's Crop Failures
New York June 5 Dr R A Hume long involved with India's mission reports India facing mass deaths due to crop failures. He arrived in New York after a long service and asserts famine threatens. Wilson set to travel to Brussels for a two day visit, with official notice of arrival.
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Mational Missionary Council of India
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Wilson
Belgium now well supplied with food
Arussels June 5. Belgium reports strong food availability with bread milk and potatoes plentiful. Meat limited but overall supply improved since March with 82 percent white bread quality and wheat stocks for three months. Inter-allied Hoover commission aiding imports as shipments from America increase.
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Deletun
France
Inter-allies Food Commission
Herbert Hoover
Amtersea
Holland States Belgians Rights In 1839 Treaty Revision
Paris dispatches report the council of foreign ministers advancing a principle that Holland will not claim territorial concessions while considering granting Belgians certain rights. Also noted is uncertainty over replying to German counter proposals before next week. A Paris note mentions labor strikes and cautious optimism for settlement between unions and proprietors.
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