German chiefs refuse to name delegates for Versailles peace
Berlin reports that German Foreign Minister Erzberger refuses to affix his signature and Berlin says Germany is selecting new delegates for Versailles while military leaders threaten action. Hindenburg resigns as army chief, and Noske may resign or be pushed to defend officers. Peace timing grows urgent as Weimar debates plenipotentiaries and terms.
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Nabtbe
Erzberger
Noske
Berlin
London
Hermaann Mueller
Tageblatt Lays
Versailles
Fisid Warshal von Hindenburg
Paris
Associated Press
Council of Four
Todas
Maj von Guso
Herr Noskes
Reinhart
Herr Noske
Will Scuttle Treaty Concessions Aid Hun Plot
Paris reports warn that German concessions risk empowering foes as Germany seeks early entry into the league of nations. The sinking at Scapa Flow and notes to the Athes intensify French distrust, urging united action with Britain to safeguard the peace and its terms.
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Great Britain
Adam
London Times
Washington Post
Lublie Ledger Co
Paris
Germany
Scapa Flow
France
ORDER HUNGARIANS OUT
Allied commanders set an evacuation deadline for Hungarian forces in Czecho-Slovakia by June 28 with full compensation for damages demanded. The message says Romania should be urged to evacuate Hungarian territory after the evacuation is complete. A Budapest dispatch notes a general mobilization of workers and poor troop morale amid a unfavorable war outlook.
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Copenhagen
Czecho-Slovakia
Budapest
Rouma- Tians
Paris
Havas
Hungary
Ebert Urges Upholding German Peace Treaty
London dispatch cites a Berlin wireless message from President Ebert and Premier Bauer urging Germans to carry out the peace treaty as fully as possible. The proclamation pledges loyalty to those at risk of division and calls for work and fidelity to duty for the nation’s redemption.
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London
Ebert
Germany
Bauer
Berlin
News of German Emperor’s exile reached castle planners
News that Germany will deliver the former emperor to the Allies shocks Ex Kaiserin and party at the castle. Attendants say the decision was already known there, condemning the national assembly for its action. The exiled monarch resumes his regular labor after the announcement.
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Amerongen
Associated Press
News of
Germany
Allies Balked by Prussian Tactics
Special London Times report from Warsaw on June 25 argues east and west Prussia may seek independence and renew negotiations with the Allies to delay evacuations. It says Berlin repeatedly obstructs armistice talks near Posen and hinders Danzig trade, congesting the port with British and American goods.
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London ‘Times
Washington Post
The
Public Ledger Co
Warsaw
East
West Prussia
Alles
Berlin
Posen
Uesttelyr
Danzig
Trafic
Foland
Spa
Silesia
Two Arrests Near in Jewel Robbery
Special to The Washington Toast reports two arrests related to the $275000 jewel theft from Clarence Milhiser’s Richmond safety deposit box at the Biltmore hotel. A clue suggests thieves recently sailed to Europe. a foreign detective agency is involved. Only half the gems were taken, and Mrs Milhiser who holds a $10 million fortune says little.
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New York
Clarence Milhiser
Richmond
Biltmore
Europe
Mihiser
Isaac Gimbel
Philadelphia
Milhiser
Deal Beach
the Biltmore
Ratification Prospects Rise Over League Covenant Clash
The Senate faces a pivotal moment as the League of Nations covenant faces renewed opposition and utopian unity within its backers. Senator Lodge invites Will Hays for talks while Knox and others seek a reservations plan to safeguard U.S. interests and Monroe doctrine concerns. The Fall resolution on Austria-Hungary remains stalled amid disputes over league principles and timing.
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Senator Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Will H. Hays
Washington
Hays
Knox
Elihu Root
League
Borah
League of Nations
Fall
New Mexico
United States
Austria-Hungary
Swanson
Virginia
Fall Borah Moses
Johnson
Senate
Europe
Colt
Rhode Island
Kellogg
Nelson
Minnesota
Kenyon
Iowa
Spencer
Missouri
Jones
Lodge
Senate trends show division over league covenant reservations
The article notes mounting split among league opponents and claims administration forces are unified. It cites Senator Hitchcock saying opponents are badly divided while Lodge reports rising demand for amendments to the peace treaty and stronger ratification sentiment for an unamended treaty.
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Hitchcock
League
Senate
Lodge
Army Bill Passed as Peace Amendment Debated
The Senate approved the army appropriation of about 888 million dollars and an average force of 460000 next year, up from the House plan. Fall withdrew his end of war amendment. Borah opposed higher army funds. sundry civil and naval measures were taken up for speedy passage.
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Fall
Borah
League
Senate
Biil
Fall Republican
New Mex
Germany
Austria
Foreign Relations Committee
Fininal
League of Nations
Borah Republican
Idaho
National Guard
House Leaders Challenge Senate Army Bill Increases
House leaders denounce three major Senate changes to the army appropriation. Representative Kahn opposes the 400000 troop size, the 35000000 dollar aviation fund, and the real estate purchase clause, warning of a protracted conferee fight. Deadline to pass by July 11 faces jeopardy if accord fails.
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House
Senate
Kahn
Ininal Howee
Day Acts Move to Report Prohibition Measures Today
House Judiciary Committee moves to report two distinct wartime and constitutional enforcement liquor bills after an all-day session. Debate centers on separating the two measures, with Rep Walsh urging quick enactment and possible presidential lifting of wartime provisions.
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Congress
House Judiciary Committee
Sesson
Walah
Massachusetts
Walsh
Gard Democrat
Ohio
House
Volstead
Gard
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Workers Clash Over Streetcar Fare Increase in Toledo
More than 2,000 Toledo Shipbuilding Co employees ditched two streetcars and attacked others after opposing a fare hike from 4 to 6 cents with 2 cents transfer. Windows were smashed and one car caught fire, prompting fire department response amid the unrest.
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Toledo
Ohio
Toledo Shipbuilding Company
Germany faces nation wide railroad strike over wages
Berlin reports widespread rail disruption as Germany confronts a national strike by workers seeking higher pay. Services at Gorks and Breslau stations halted in both directions amid government talks to end the stoppage driven by communist propaganda.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Germany
Gorks Station
Breslau
Strike Talks Near End in Washington as Postmaster General Plan Advances
Washington DC. Plans to brief the Postmaster General Burleson on the wire strike were finalized as S J Konenkamp president of the Commercial Telegraphers Union arrives to press an amicable settlement. A federation of labor committee will confer with Burleson this afternoon to end the nationwide strike with support from railroad workers and Potomac Yard employees.
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A. F
Burleson
Washington
S J Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers Union
Konenkamp
John H Walker
United Mine Workers
Wk Bryan
Leather Workers
Ameran Federation of Labor
Konenkamap
Frst
Railrad
Frank H WilDowell
tLommer
Western Union
Portal
McDowell € T Gaines
Falla Church
Washington and Old Dominion Railroad
Bb G Manion
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
St Lowy
King
McDowell
Potomac
Alexandria Opera House
Irish Leader Declares Ireland Will Ignore Treaty
New York June 23 Eamon De Valera president of the Irish republic reiterated that Ireland would not be bound by any treaty signed by English peace commissioners. He said only Ireland’s own delegates can bind the nation and announced plans to speak in Boston and for a visit to Indianapolis. He said Irish activities for independence would extend to Canada and Australia.
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New York
Eamon de Valera
Ireland
de Valera
Boston
Satourda
Indianapolis
United States
Canada
Australia
de Veleta
Near Petrograd Allies' Promises Unfulfilled in North Russia
Report from Helsingfors dated June 24 notes Gen Yudenitch leading the North Russian Corps struggles for bread and munitions as allies fail to deliver supplies and coordination. Troops demand food pay and cartridges while propaganda and Finnish policy influence hinder cooperation.
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London
Helsingfors
Peterhof
Petrograd
John Pollock
London Times
Tedger Co
Petrograd Front
Yudemith
bLathonia
Finland
Iren Ludenitch
Heval
Goldiers
Hubert
Bethonia
Baspewile
Mire Hacha
Datfatres
Cliverer
Philadelphia Charter Overhaul Cuts City Council to Twenty One
iNEW PHILADELPHIA CHARTER reveals sweeping changes in Philadelphia government starting next year. The two council chambers become a single 21 member body with salaries for new councilmen. City control expands to street repair street cleaning and waste collection while police and firemen exit political activity. Support comes from United States Senator Penrose.
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Philadelphia
Guy Sproul
Harrisburg
Cty
United States
Penrose
Paroled Helen Boyle Leaves Western Penitentiary
Helen Boyle, once sentenced to 25 years for involvement in the Billy Whitla kidnapping, is released on parole today. She exits the Western penitentiary with brother William McDermott and boards a Baltimore and Ohio train to Akron before heading to Chicago to reunite with relatives. Jimmy Boyle, her husband, remains a prisoner serving life for the kidnapping case.
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Pittsburgh
Hel Sen Boyle
Billy Whitla
Sharon Paboy
William McDermott
Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio
Akron
Ohio
Boyle
Jimmy Boyle
Helen
Knecht Receives Honorary Doctor of Laws at Wisconsin Commencement
Marcel Knecht of the French high commission to the United States was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws at the University of Wisconsin commencement exercises. June 25 in Madison Wisconsin.
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Copenhagen
Hamburg
War Provision Department
Madison
Wia
Marcel Knecht
United States
University of Wisconsin
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Mississippi
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Retail Liquor Dealers‘ Association
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Harry Passage
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