German Assembly Ratifies Peace Treaty as Bauer Government Wins
Berlin reports the German national assembly approved the peace treaty by 287 to 138, with 236 to 89 backing the Bauer cabinet. Paris notes Berlin will seek Allies to waive surrender of the former emperor and Germany’s war responsibility. London cites commitment to accept terms, while delays and cabinet turmoil shaped the crisis.
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Berlin
German National Assembly
Bauer
Kaiser
Paris
Germany
Weimar
London
National Assembly
Chicago
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Versailles
Philip Scheidemann
Scheidemann
Ebert
Eduard David
Reichetag
Herr Bauer
Herman Mueller
Doctor David
Beheldemann
Bayer
League
League of Nations
Entente
Washington
Wim
Berlin Doctor Mueller Emerges as Socialist Leader
Doctor Mueller has become a leading figure among the majority socialists since the revolution. He served as party whip in the national assembly and in a recent speech attacked the former German emperor saying he is not wanted in Germany and that he belongs in a psychiatric ward.
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Berlin
Doctor Mueller
National Assembly
Germany
Drastic Law to Curb Reds in Postwar Law Change
Secretary Lane asked Congress for rapid passage of new measures to tighten wartime restrictions on explosive materials. The proposal would license manufacture and gatekeeping of explosives after peace and create a 15 member expert inspection unit in the interior department. The request was sent to the House Appropriations Committee as a possible amendment to pending bills.
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Washington
Lane
Congress
Interior Department
Gillett
House Appropriations Committee
Brazil's Pessoa Pays Tribute at Washington Tomb
Dr Epitacio Pessoa president elect of Brazil praised George Washington at Mount Vernon calling him first in the hearts of all who love liberty and democracy. He acknowledged Brazil and the world owe a debt to the United States' first president during a ceremony at the tomb.
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Washington
Epitacio Pessoa
Brazil
George Washington
Mount Vernon
United States
Denikin forces advance toward Volga in southern Russia
In southern Russia on June 23 General Denikin's anti Bolshevik army presses the demoralized Soviet troops toward the Volga. Denikin's units are within about twenty miles of Tzurztzin on the Volga, south of Saratov.
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Denikine
Volga
Ekaterinodor
Russia
Tzurtzin
Volta
Saratov
Interned Huns Sink Own Ships at Scapa Flow
British admiralty reports that most of the interned German fleet at Scapa Flow was sunk by their crews who scuttled ships after hoisting the imperial flag. Some boats were destroyed by guardship fire. others were captured or towed. The Baden, four other ships afloat, and 22 destroyers were not sunk.
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London
Scapa Flow
Admiralty
Baden
U S Army Demobilization and War Trade Embargo Lifting
Washington reacts to Germany accepting the peace terms with plans for rapid demobilization of U S forces abroad and homeward troop release. Officials also expect a July 1 end to wartime Prohibition and the lifting of the war trade embargo enabling unrestricted neutral commerce with the United States.
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United States
National Army
National Guard
Germany
Corpus Christi Cannon Fire In Coblenz Suppressed Trade
German cannons sounded in Coblenz during Corpus Christi celebrations with approval from American authorities. Americans halted trade on the main streets and helped charge mortars used by the priests by supplying powder.
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Coblenz
Irish Sinn Fein Leader Ed Valera Lands in New York
Announcement says Ed Valera president of the Irish republican movement has arrived in America and will remain in New York City. His secretary says he will stay at the Waldorf Astoria and plans to speak with reporters at the hotel.
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New York
Edward de Valera
Irish Lion Fein
America
New York City
Sinn Fein
Waldorf-Astoria
de Valera
British Isles
Harry J. Boland
United States
Boland
Philadelphia
Trish
Switzerland
Believe Saginaw Man Slain
Saginaw leather goods merchant W Parker Warner aged fifty is believed robbed and murdered by highwaymen near Olo Genesee county His abandoned car with cushions smeared with blood was found roadside and search parties including police United Commercial Travelers and Saginaw Rotary Club members search for his body.
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Saginaw, Mich
W. Parker Warner
Saginaw
Olo
Genesee County
United Commercial Travelers
Salvation Army offers funds for graves and battlefields
Paris June 22 Col William Barker head of the A E F work of the Salvation Army offers Major General McGlachlin commander We First division 100000 francs 820000 to decorate graves and battlefields of the division The money comes from surplus operations of the Salvation Army canteen.
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Paris
William & Barker
A. E. F. Work
Salvation Army
McGlachlin
We First Division
Barker
Trial of Cocchi Postponed to Bologna Autumn Court
The trial of Alfredo Cocchi for the murder of Ruth Cruger in New York in June 1917, earlier scheduled for June 2%, is postponed until the autumn court of assizes in Bologna.
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Cocchi
Rome
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
New York
Stage Set For Signing Of Treaty In Versailles
Arrangements for the peace treaty signing are under way in Versailles. A 400-seat hall hosts plenipotentiaries and press. 100 delegates will sign in alphabetical order as Germany relations resume after ratification. Ceremony may take ninety minutes.
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Versailles
Havas
Gallery of Mirrors
Hall of Mirrors
Clemenceau
Germany
France
M. Clemenceau
Peace Talks at Versailles Loom Over Signing Ceremony
Paris reports the ceremony at Versailles may last 90 minutes with possible remarks by M. Clemenceau. The German government appoints Dr. Hantel von Haimhausen to handle peace arrangements as allies demand unconditional treaty acceptance and threaten a German advance this evening.
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Paris
Dr. Hantel von Haimhausen
Versailles
Arkansas judge blocks day vote on prohibition amendment
Circuit Judge G W Hendricks rules Arkansas voters cannot referendum the legislature action ratifying the federal prohibition amendment. The petition is sustained in part by Arbuckle on demurrer, case to be appealed to the Arkansas Supreme Court. Judge Frendricks notes the state initiative referendum amendment excludes referendum on legislative resolutions.
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Little Rock
Ark
G. W. Hendricks
Arkansas
Arbuckle
Arkansas Supreme Court
Frendricks
Italy Awarded Asia Coal Concessions in Minor Asia Mines
Rome reports the peace conference granted Italy concessions to coal mines in Asia Minor that yield millions of tons annually and could expand. Separately in New York Presbyterians urge rapid telegrams to Congress to demand Governor Cox of Ohio stop actions seen as desecrating the Fourth of July in the Willard incident. Dompeey fight July 4.
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Rome
Italy
Asia Minor
New York
Presbyterian Board of Home Missionss
Congress
Cox
Ohio
Illinois Governor Signs Boot Legging Seizure Bill
Governor Lowden signs the search and seizure bill aimed at suppressing boot legging. He notes the federal dry law takes effect in January, making the Illinois statute nonfunctional until then. Attorney General Brundage explains that “give away” does not cover family use or bona fide guests.
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Springfield
Lowden
Jewell
Levy Mayer
Brundage
Japan Buys American Bull for 5750 in Local County Record
The Japanese government purchased a Joe Bull from Elmer Vrazier, a local farmer, for 5750 dollars. This sets a new county record. The animal will be shipped to Tokyo immediately.
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Champaign
Elmer Vrazier
Tokyo
Official Requisition Denied Delays at Weimar
Officials in Weimar announced further delays after a formal requisition failed to gain approval. Details remain sparse as authorities indicated the request could not be granted and operations face continued postponement.
German Sailors Sink Warships After Rejection of Peace Plea
German sailors at Kiel and Wilhelmshaven sank warships that had not surrendered after the allies refused a further forty eight hour grace period for signing the peace treaty. The Weimar government announced the treaty would be signed despite the extension being denied.
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Evening Journal
Paris
Germany
Council of Three
Weimar
Kiel
Wilhelmshaven
Paris to sign peace terms unconditionally
The German government has formally communicated willingness to sign the peace terms unconditionally through the French foreign office. Signing may occur Tuesday or Wednesday, with the timing to be confirmed after discussions.
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Paris
Rman
French Foreign Office
U S Asks Landing Fields For Aerial Mail Service
A letter from Major General Charles T. Menoher, director of the army air service, asks New York to cooperate in establishing landing fields for the aerial mail. The board of estimate was told the war and post office departments will not deal with private individuals preparing landing fields.
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New York
M Ij
Charles T. Menoher
Army Air Service
City
Aerial
Mall ‘Service
Board of Estimate
War Department
Post Office
New Premier for Italy Named by King Victor Emmanuel
Rome reports King Victor Emmanuel asked Francesco Nitti former treasury minister to form a cabinet. Nitti would become foreign minister, replacing Orlando after his resignation. The king consulted senate and chamber leaders on a political crisis solution.
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King Emmanuel
Francesco Nitti
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Treasury
Giornale d'Italia
Inter Tittont
Orlando
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Admiral Von Reuter Ordered Sinkings Believing Armistice Ended
London reports Admiral Von Reuter, head of the surrendered German fleet, says he ordered ships sunk under the belief the armistice had ended. He stated he acted on the navy’s tradition of sinking after surrender, in a message cited by the Daily Express to a British commander.
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London
von Reuter
Tte
Espress
Armis
Man Navy
Optimistic Thought Reveals Duty of Sword in Tranquil Order
An editorial line describes the sword as a guardian force aimed at punishing wickedness and protecting the public. It frames duty as essential to maintaining peace and societal stability.
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