Telegraphers Strike Shrugs to Nationwide Labor War
Chicago reports a nationwide telegraphers strike with official projections of 60,000 workers walking out by night. Western Union and Postal Telegraph officials dispute totals while unions vow broad action as Chicago becomes a central strike center and trains and lines face disruptions.
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Telegraph Operators Strike Across Western Union and Postal
Telegraph and telephone operators in Denver and other Western cities walk out on June 11. Western Union and Postal workers report many leaving desks while some offices stay staffed. Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota regions show mixed participation with managers remaining at work in several locations.
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League of Nations debate and finance witnesses
Washington on June 11 heard three leading financiers testify on the He pan ce treaty leaks as the Senate resumed debate on the league. Senator Walsh defended the covenant, arguing it does not infringe constitutional prerogatives and that the league would merely advise or recommend rather than govern. He cited past treaties and rejected claims it would force war, while opponents pressed for constitutional amendments and taxes, warning of discord among nations and the fragility of the pact.
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Debate Day Law Dominates Federation Convention
Prohibition looms large at the Atlantic City Federation of Labor meeting as delegates introduce numerous resolutions on wine and beer. One proposal seeks a special train to Washington for a major labor demonstration near the Capitol.
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Postmuster general charged in labor rights dispute
The postmuster general is charged in the resolution with invading the rights of employes and interfering in the defense of law with proper sanctioning of the organizations. He has refused to recognize accredited representatives and sought to repeal the employees direct petition right to Congress. Also noted is a push for nationalizing various industries as part of sessions reports. 90 LAD confesses murder in Yakima. Roy Wolf, 16, of Yakima, arrested in Bakersfield Calif for Elmer G Green murder. he reportedly confessed.
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Verdun Ruins Visited by American Ambassador in Paris
In Paris on June 10 American Ambassador Vallant inspected the Verdun ruins from June, expressing solemn views on the battle's toll and marking the occasion in a formal ceremony. The visit underscored ongoing commemoration of Verdun.
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Treaty copy debated before senate foreign relations panel
Former secretary of state and Morgan Bank official testified on how copies of the peace treaty reached New York. Henry P. Davison of the Red Cross league told of a copy in Paris. Elihu Root defended publication as proper. The hearing adjourned after Vanderlip's testimony.
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International tension grows as treaty talks advance
Fragmented dispatch outlines Allied positions on German reparations and borders amid French and Austrian concerns. The report notes possible delays in treaty submission, with France opposing immediate German admission and Austria pressing for clarified terms. Czech and Soviet actors send signals regarding frontiers and regional alignments.
Germans Clash With Americans in Occupied Regions
Reports from Oblenz describe three days of bloody clashes between American soldiers and German civilians in occupied areas. An American was killed and shootings were reported in various locales as tensions rose. London dispatches note Bolshevik forces captured Ufa after similar turmoil near Kolchak’s troops, with Sopreports of Soviet aircraft involvement.
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Death Ends Spooner Senate Career at 76
John Coit Spooner former United States senator from Wisconsin has died in New York at 76 after weeks of illness and a relapse. He served sixteen years in the Senate and was renowned as a constitutional lawyer and expert in international law. Born January 6 1848 in Indiana, he rose from Civil War service to the Wisconsin legislature and U.S. Senate fines for landmark ratifications and foreign relations work. His death comes after a long public career noted for his debating skill and party leadership.
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Reparations debate at Paris council and Wilson push
Paris and Washington reports detail the reparations debate at the peace conference. The text notes France’s firm stance against material changes and Wilson’s push for a fixed sum, while Austria warns of industrial losses and prepares to comment on territorial terms. Trade concessions are announced by the trade board.
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