President Wilson to depart Paris after signing peace treaty
President Wilson will leave Paris at 9:30 PM Saturday aboard the steamship George Washington, sailing for Brest and returning to the United States to report the peace conference results to Congress. He plans a nationwide tour to explain the treaty and the League covenant, while Republicans in America debate reservations and amendments.
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Republicans denounced for claiming wartime savings in Congress
Washington June 37. Statements by Republican leaders claiming the party saved 1.6 billion dollars by curbing Democratic proposals were denounced on the floor by Representative Kitchin Democrat of North Carolina as deceptive. He charged Republican reductions were due to Democratic efficiency in trimming departments and noted claimed army bill savings were not real. Mondell argued savings were real and warned of lobbying impacting the Senate.
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Government bids to be received on flour
New York June 27 Flour mill and grain corporation announces it will receive bids on duly 1 for both hard red spring and winter wheat flour. Bids must be received that day. Purchases subject to flour purchase act of Feb 18 1918 with exceptions. Shipment within two days after acceptance required. Export destinations listed as Boston New York Philadelphia or Baltimore. Samples and air deliveries must meet TARO standards.
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Signing Scenes At Versailles Treaty Ceremony
Reports describe the June 28 signing of the peace treaty at Versailles in the Hall of Mirrors. Allied generals, 45 American doughboys, French troops, and British officers observe as Marshal Foch and the French delegation sign. German plenipotentiaries will depart after signing and ratification is contested by German leaders.
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Army to retain 320000 personnel as surplus cuts loom
Washington reports the army will total 256000 officers and men for nine months of the year ending September 30 1920, while a surplus of 935000 troops exists. Senate military chairman Walls worth says 325000 is the lowest feasible figure to keep within the national defense unit. House conferees trimmed several aviation ordnance and signal corps appropriations, preserving Fort Sill as a school but removing a senate change.
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Credits to Europe Treasury announces large credits
June 27 treasury credits announced totaling 50 million in Framers, 10.09 million to HalY and 5 million to Ruanania. Read the Glanalfied Ads and Read the Clarsifiled Ads.
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German plan to resist treaty and split Germany revealed
An Allied invasion plan allegedly outlined by Tageblatt sources would have allowed Croats to advance to the Elbe and trigger a German defense, while conspirators sought a separate North Anatary state and even proposed Polish partnership. Scheidemann reportedly traveled to Switzerland after crossing the frontier. the conspirators’ last offer to Poland was rebuffed.
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No Safeguards to Save Ships at Scapa Flow
Washington dispatch reports the British embassy stating no effective measures would have saved the German fleet at Scapa Flow without breaching armistice terms. Internment, not surrender, prevented guards and would not have stopped sinking as German crews could open valves. The decision to intern was made by Allied heads. Britain would have breached the armistice by guarding or surrendering.
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Director of U S Employment Bureau Denies Graft Charges
Washington June 27 John B Densmore director general of the U S employment service told joint labor committees he denies graft charges and claims the service was not incompetently managed He welcomes a thorough investigation and said he does not mind pressure from Representative Blanton of Texas and others regarding the handling of public funds.
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Navy Zone 1510 Remain Dry in Newport War Measure
Washington June 27 1918 secretary Daniels announced that the navy order requiring real naval training remains in force for Newport despite urgent mayoral requests. The order will not be rescinded until the president declares the state of war over and no exceptions will be made. The official stance emphasizes continuation of the wartime measure until formal termination.
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Germans Sign Treaty With Strained Support at Versailles
AP reports Germany prepared to sign the peace treaty in Versailles after delays. Dr. Mueller and Dr. Bell arrived to seal the pact while concerns linger over terms. China balks at reservations on Shantung, and Wilson plans to return to the United States to campaign for the covenant of the League of Nations. Guards fear assassinations as tensions rise with Poland near Casastochowa. Austrian German and Italian communists forecast a July revolution attempt.
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End of Government Control of the Wires in Light
Washington June 27 government control of telegraphs telephones cable and radio is ready for President Wilson’s signature. Congress adopted the conference agreement terminating wire administration at midnight on the last day of the calendar month of approval and with the bill effective July 31. The measure also preserves toll and telephone rates for four months after approval unless state commissions act sooner.
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China Delegation Declines Sign Peace Treaty Over Shantung
June 27 announcement from the Chinese peace delegation in Barks states China will not sign the peace treaty. The decision follows government instructions to refuse unless reservations are allowed on Japan's sovereignty over the Shantung peninsula, a region China claims since the 1897 treaty.
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China Rejects Shantung Treaty In League Discussions
A Chinese delegation failed to secure definite assurances from Japan on Shantung during treaty talks. Officials cited lack of binding guarantees on surrender of railways and port rights, and on the ninety nine year German lease terms. Copenhagen dispatch notes government troops entering Hamburg.
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Foley Kidney Pills Ad Promotes Quick Relief
An advertisement by McIntyre Drug Co promotes Foley Kidney Pills claiming rapid healing and soothing effects for kidney and bladder troubles. It features testimonials and urges readers to trust the product for backache and urinary issues amid a broader July 27 London peace treaty note and a separate local maritime tow report.
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