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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1919

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Conditions Parallel to German Peace Terms for Austria

St Germain June 2 The peace conditions for Austria mirror the German treaty in structure with omissions for Germany specific clauses and include acceptance of the league covenant and labor charter. Austria agrees to demobilize armed forces, renounce extra European rights, and allow trial for leaders violating law and customs.

League of Nations St. Germain Austria Germany Austro-Hungarian Empire Czecho-Slovakia Roumania Austria-Hungary

Mrs Barber Hears Of Sister Death In Washington

Mrs John X Barber of South East Berond Street was notified by telegram this morning of the sudden death of her sister Mrs Wella Eagan wife of T J Egan. She had been in good health and had visited the city last summer after the death of her father John Cres. Mrs Eagan was 48, born in Harrison Ohio, and had lived in Washington for several years.

John X. Barber South East Berond Strest Mes Wella Eagan T. J. Egan Bren Isitei Tia City John Cres Harricon Ohio Washington

Washington mourns sister’s funeral absence

About seventeen years ago Washington lost a relative and the sister Mia Ors cannot attend the Moo lade funeral due to being physically unable to travel.

Washington Ecic Mia Ors Moolade

Slow progress at oil well on Wuertz farm south of city

Work continues at the Murphy Oil Company well sunk on the old Wuertz farm south of the city. Drilling reached 845 feet by noon today and is not expected to reach target depth until about Friday, according to reports from the crew.

Wuertz Murphy O1 Company Fiood

Liberty An Unknown Quantity In Russia

Frank J. Taylor surveys Russia under dictatorships and agitators, noting chaotic reforms and power struggles. He describes Bolshevik influence, insurgent leaders, and unrest spreading from Lithuania to central fronts, detailing disruptions to administration and daily life.

Russia Paris

Johnson Bitterly Denounces League Of Nations Advocates

Senator Hiram Johnson challenges the covenant amendment to require a people’s referendum on wars. He says the League is a league of armed nations, not a people’s alliance, and urges votes by men and women bearing war burdens. A Budapest dispatch reports Admiral von Horthy’s assassination by the Red Guard.

L. C. Martyn Washington Hiram Johnson League of Nations John Gow Penate League Praventath League of Free People League League of Peoples Johnson United States Britain Italy France Japan China Great Britain Zurich Budapest von Horthy Red Guard

County Board of Review Opens In Session At Court House

The county board of review begins a strenuous session to equalize real and personal property valuations amid widespread complaints over new tar law assessments. Members include Sam Host as president and J G Clark as clerk with T D Sump and Will H Kiefer appointed by Judge J W Oxon.

County Board of Review Sam Host County Aeseseor J.G. Clark Memborer T. D. Sump Will H. Kiefer J. W. Oxdon Board of Review Steele Jana Barr Township Washington

German diplomat says country would have kept fighting

Berlin dispatch quotes Foreign Minister Brockdorff Rantzau saying Germany would have continued fighting if the peace terms had been known in October. The count adds that even if the country had accepted, it would have persisted in resistance.

Berlin Europa Press Today Brockdorff-Rantzau Germany

Senate to Probe Causes of High Food Prices

Washington June 2 The senate agricultural committee launches a sweeping inquiry into the high cost of living. It will scrutinize the government wheat corporation led by Julius Barnes and packers accused of cornering staples. Chairman Gronna announces bills to ease the burden on the average consumer.

Washington, D. C Senate Agricultural Committee Congress Government Wheat Corporation Julius Barnes Senate

Austria asks clemency in postwar claims at peace talks

At St Germain on June 2 1919 Austrian Chancellor Renner delivered a lengthy address to Clemenceau and the allied delegates urging clemency and proportional responsibility for Austria. He stressed cooperation within bounds and cited Herbert Hoover's relief to avert starvation while outlining Austria's postwar aims and peace proposals.

Renner Austria Herbert Hoover League of Nationa Terese

Rhine land Republic proclaimed in the Rhineland

A Rhine land republic was proclaimed today in various Rhenish cities with Welsbaden as the capital and Dr. Borden named president.

Mayence Rhineland Rhenish Welsbaden Dr. Borden

THURMAN'S MECHANIC IS EXPECTED TO DIE

In Indianapolis on June 2 physicians said the skull injury to M Mollinaro the Liberty sweepstakes mechanic likely would prove fatal. Mollinaro remained at Methodial hospital as the body of Arthur Thurman was recovered after a triple spin crash that killed him.

Indianapolis Ind M. Mollinaro Arthur Thurman Mollinaro Methodial Hospital Thurman

Tragic Accident Near Chattanooga Claims Louis LeCocq

A fatal scene occurred when Louis LeCocq was killed this morning after a back stretch race in Chattanooga Tennessee. His wife and Thurmasta brother witnessed the incident. Relatives were being contacted as authorities prepared to handle the body and arrange disposition.

Chattanooga Tenn Thurmasta Louis LeCocq

Silence over nationwide strike in telegraphers union

Washington reports President Konenkamp arriving from Montreal says the 100 Atlanta telephone workers discharge quiets talk of a nation wide walkout. He adds he will mobilize wire workers if the situation worsens but no strike date has been set.

Washington Weahington Montreal J. Konenkam America Atlanta Konenkamp

Experts Seek Counter Proposals For Treaty Modifications

Paris reports say the big four study teams combing German points may push to finish allies’ replies by early next week. French press hints at possible minor changes to secure German signature while preserving face.

Paris

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