Italy seeks reparations to fund war damage
In a wartime appeal the speaker urges prompt and generous recognition of Italy’s rights as a pillar of world security. He calls for Austria to provide reparations, arguing Hapsburg actions harmed Italy while urging deductions from Teutonic payment to France Britain Belgium and others. He insists Italy should not bear Trieste’s costs and that Austrian resources can fund compensation.
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Italy
France
Hapsburg
Jugoslavs
Great Britain
Belgium
National parade to press repeal of wartime prohibition in Washington
A two sided notice reports a June 14 national parade in Washington by labor groups to urge repeal of wartime prohibition as it affects beer and light wines. About 100 900 workers are expected to march in the anti beer end but wine prohibition parade, with labor delegations from Chicago and St Louis and a Capitol plaza flag salute. Congress members will speak. The piece notes resentments at national prohibition after soldiers return and workers adjust to new drinking norms.
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Hattimore
Washington
Cuttago
St. Louis
Capitol
Congress
Europe
Two sides of liquor legislation emerge in tax impact
Citizens burdened by taxation sense the loss of 400 million federal liquor revenues means about four dollars per person. Those worried about industry fear several hundred thousand workers in brewing and distilling could lose jobs. The piece notes liquor policy has two sides.
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Izens
Nquor
Fragmented Political Rhetoric Amid War Debates Echo
The fragmentary prose references Bolsheviks, Wall Street, and a treaty, noting a departure by a red bomber and suggesting talks of resignations. It hints at German, Austrian actions and a Philadelphia police angle about a bomb, all conveyed in a noisy stream of wartime commentary.
Investigation into Water Supply and Emergency Storage Reservoir
An order authorizes an investigation of the district water supply and moves to identify the installation of an emergency storage reservoir. The measure aims to ensure reliable beer supply and public welfare through improved water infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arder
Neske Warns Brother of War as Coast Defenses Are Inspected
Gus Neske urges his brother Hans to prepare for war while inspecting coastal defenses. He believes a farewell look is prudent as tensions rise with the Huna over potential defection or refusal to sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Neske
Hans
Neske
Cleaning up the nest of assassins a long term task
The speaker calls for a thorough, years long program to root out organized assassins. He emphasizes courage skill and determination are required, insisting the mission is a citizen’s duty and essential to uphold life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Taft Warns on League of Nations Withdrawal Risks
Former President Taft argues that U S withdrawal from the league would be impossible once joined. He warns of binding obligations in Armenia and Turkey, wars to quell, and financial commitments that could entangle the United States indefinitely. He cautions the league’s existence would pull the United States into ongoing European conflicts.
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Taft Hes
League of Nations
United States
Yankees
League
Armenia
Turkey
Europe
Asia
Treaty Opponents Expose Cable Grab Between Yap and Guam
A protest statement accuses the United States of seizing cable rights between Yap and Guam as part of a broader loot dispute. The rhetoric characterizes the act as imperial aggression and urges action against perceived exploitation.
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U.S. A
Yap
Guam
Round up Chinese laundrymen for line inspection plan
A provocative proposal suggests rounding up all Chinese laundrymen in the country and transporting them to Washington in special Pullmans to inspect a bomb thrower's collar for a laundry mark. The plan claims six months and a $10,000,000 cost, aiming to cement China United States relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherlockes
Washington
China
United“ States
Lebaudy Scandal Reveals Royal Ambitions and Inheritance Battles
The article recounts the Lebaudy family saga with Max Lebaudy known as le petit sucre pot, declared sane by Waldeck Rousseau yet ruined by unscrupulous advisers. It notes Jacques Lebaudy’s refusal to set foot in France, Mme de Fele’s successful suits to control inheritance, and Jeanne’s attempted intervention. It mentions Mme de Fels and the Comte de Fele's shifting origins and the Luxemburg castle purchase, ending with Marguerite de Funtenoy.
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Waldeck-Rousseau
Max Lebaudy
Max Lebaudyf
Lnter
Tle
Mme. de Fele
Jacques Lebaudy
Jacques
Max
The
Sahara
France
Jeanne
Mme. de Fels
Jacqueline
Mme. Dé Fels
Millena
Comte de Fele
Marseilles
Alsace
Grand Duchy of Luxemburg
Fels
Duke of Fels
Marguire DB Funtenoy
War-time Prohibition Law Repeal Urged by Dealers Group
Months after the return of wires to their owners Adolph Neurad representing the Family Wine and Liquor Dealers Association urged judiciary committees to report the repeal measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Neurad
Family Wine and Liquor Dealers’ Association
Judiciary Committees
Two Nations Honor Vopicka In World Affairs
Charles J. Vopicka of Chicago, American Minister to Roumania, received the grand cross of the Star of Roumania from King Ferdinand for his aid to the allied cause and Roumania in hard times. Ferdinand urged approval for acceptance of the decoration. Vopicka also received the grand cordon of the White Eagle from Serbia. He has asked the U S State Department for permission to accept both honors.
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Bucharest
Charles J. Vopicka
Chicago
Roumania
Ferdinand of
Alexander
Serbia
Vopicka
State Department
Admiral Benson Returning From Peace Talks
Paris June 4 The American experts finishing work on peace terms proceed home with Admiral William S Benson naval adviser to the American delegation. Final naval decisions rest with political chiefs. Benson returns as chief of naval operations and Rear Admiral Harry S Knapp becomes senior American naval officer in Europe.
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Paris
Associated Press
William S. Benson
Admiral Benson
Harry S. Knapp
Europe
Sale of Maine Souvenirs by Navy Relics Up for Auction
Secretary Daniela announced that the navy will sell relics from the battleship Maine. Eligible buyers include military and naval societies former Maine officers and crew and municipalities. The Navy has prepared 1,812 memorial tablets from wreck metal and will also auction several recovered parts.
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Maine
Navy
Daniela
War Department cuts Missing in Action list to 3113
The War Department announced a further reduction of 1149 names from the missing in action list, bringing the total to 3113. Of the 1449 men removed, 487 were declared dead.
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War Department
Col Jordan named military attache to Rio embassy
Col Richard H. Jordan of the coast artillery has been assigned as military attache to the American embassy in Rio de Janeiro.
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Col
Richard H. Jordan
The
Coast Artillery
Rio de Janeiro
Army officers listed for status changes and reversion
Maj. Gena Williams Weigel Hodges and Strong and Brig. Gen. Haynes McNeil and Hearn are named in a notice about emergency care grades and reverting to regular army status. The text references multiple officers and general ranks in a formal military context.
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Ponoraviy Aislil
Naval Orders: Cmdr W E Berle Takes Command of USS Babbitt
Commander W E Berle at the Naval Academy is assigned to command the USS Babbitt, marking a new leadership posting for the officer and the vessel in the Navy's line of succession.
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W E.berle
Naval Academy
War Crosses To Heroes From War Department
The War Department announced yesterday the recipients of Distinguished Service Cross awards. Among those named are Col. William J Donovan of Buffalo and Capt. Arthur E Hamm of Paris France, with many other officers and enlisted men from cities including Chicago Detroit Boston New York St Louis and Philadelphia honored for valor in World War I action.
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St. Louis
James B. Powers
Houghton
Mich
Jessa V. Williams
Lanett
Ala
Frank ¥. Holtx
Buffalo
Michael I. McAuliffe
Brooklyn
Gus W. Pulaback
Quincy Adams
Limestone
Maine
Ford D. Smith
Antioch
Calif
James L. Waters
George C. Cuddy
New York City
Charles Disalvo
George Brown
Moundsville
W- Va
John Lingowski
Winona
Maurice H. Shearer
Indianapolis
Capis
Lester S. Wass
Gloucester
Mass
Charles B. Duncan
Jacksonville
Fla
Etienne Escudier
Edgar A. Jennings
Atlee
Jacob FP. Brenner
Youngstown
Ohio
Sergis
Chester D. Nevine
Maundeville
Fred T. King
Danville
Emery Hawks
Detroit
Joseph Bassi
Memphis
Tenn
Edmund Coolidge
Concord
Albert J. Plassmeyer
Zelienople
Bernard A. Stegxar
Marlin
Tex
Howard V. Brunner
Bethlehem
James Smeck
Reading
George W. Johnston
Philadelphia
Gen McLachlan Departs for England Amid Recall
Maj. Gen. J. D. McLachlan, British military attache in Washington, has been recalled and will sail for England on June 2. He will be succeeded by Gen. Bethel, a young Western Front divisional commander at the time the armistice was argued. McLachlan is expected to receive extended leave upon return, after duties since 1917 and key roles in fostering close Anglo American army cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. McLachlan
Washington
England
Bethel
McLachlan
Wartime Service of Female Sailors Advocated
Columbus, of Tampa, Fla urges retention of yeomen and female sailors who served during the war. He cites the need to keep trained personnel in the Navy and argues Congress should end profiteering and stop quibbling over minor measures.
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A.t Columbus
Tampa
Tie Willard
Chease
Thease
Alen
Navy Department
Congress
War Honor Awards Given by Secretary Baker
Raymond B Fosdick, John R. Mott, and War Work Committee leaders received distinguished service medals for meritorious service. Ming Jaabelie Stambaugh earned a Distinguished Service Cross for bravery near Amiens. Amos A. Fries received the Legion of Honor. British Major General J Franklin Bell and numerous American officers were also recognized for their service and leadership.
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Raymond B Fosdick
New York
Commission
John R. Mott
MCGA
Amiens
Baker
Amos A. Fries
P A Curry
J Franklin Bell
Erie
Marlborough Churchill
Frederick Russell
Colden
L.H. Ruggles
Max Clayton Tyler
James BH. Dillard
Richard Park
John M. Dunn
Fulton Q. & Gardner
George H Wbson
William H Welch
F. B. Welle
Zieut
Col
Edward Hambleton
Red Cross Allocates Funds for Liberia Relief
The American Red Cross yesterday appropriated 406000 for relief work in Liberia, adding to existing funds. The grant will cover medicines and surgical instruments to be shipped from the Red Cross base at Seattle, Wash.
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Liberia
Red Cross
Seattie
Waah
Argentine Agent Arrives for Patent and Trade Mark Talks
J. A. de Marval of Buenos Aires arrived in the United States to strengthen cooperation with American authorities on registration and protection of patents and trademarks. He will confer with leading officials and authorities.
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J. A. de Marval
Buenos Aires
United States
Argentina
War Finance Agency approves 12.26 million loan to Pennsylvania Railroad
The War Finance Corporation announced a loan of 12,260,000 dollars to the Pennsylvania Railroad yesterday. The financing aims to support railroad operations during the wartime period, with the grant enriching transportation capacity and reliability for freight and troop movements.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
War Finance Corporation
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