Allies prepare final reply to German peace proposals
Paris dispatch reports premier Orlando Diaz and Lloyd George left for Rome convinced big five work near completion. Allied draft reply to Germany’s proposals begun after nine reports from big four, aiming to place a German acceptance of the league pact. Jugo Slavs reportedly refuse Adriatic compromise, and Berlin pace talks hint at a cautious settlement with reparations limits.
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Rome
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League of Nations
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London
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Enell
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Bombard Kronstadt and Petrograd defense report
London dispatch reports continued bombardment threats around Kronstadt and Petrograd as Allied Big Four discuss counter proposals on the occupation army. Officials describe gloom in talks and insistence on opposing treaty signing with key modifications under debate.
Governor Seeks Governor Sentiment on Woman Suffrage
Indiana governor telegrammed 31 state governors to gauge support for the woman suffrage amendment and to consider a special session to push ratification. Messages discuss potential timing, advise awaiting other states, and emphasize confidentiality and expediency in securing early ratification.
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Indiana
Yoour General Assembly
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Jane
Rodrich Fetelyed
Felerrait
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Anti-Japan Feelings Grow in China Report
Wastingta June 18 reports rising anti-Japanese sentiment in China over recent events including the settling of disputes and the Chinese minister to Japan, with Beijing and Shanxi described as quiet. The State Department announced the developments as observers note boycotts and curbs on Japanese goods, while visitors from Kentucky are in town.
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Japan
State Department
Peking
Hanging Of Murderer Provokes City Demonstration In Toronto
June 13 Toronto witnesses a large crowd outside the jail as Frank McCullough, 24, of Youngstown Ohio, is hanged for the murder of acting detective Williams. Spectators sing hymns and cheer the condemned man, while clashes with police lead to thirteen arrests and two officers struck by bricks. McCullough states the execution serves as a warning to others on the wrong path.
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Ullough
Youngetown
Ohio
Willams
McCoNough
Jesus
Gay McCullough
Frank Mccullough
Leaders Say Keymen's Strike Is Spreading
New York June 13 telegraph workers prompt nationwide strike by Commercial Telegram Operators Union of America with 95 non members urged to join by tomorrow. President Konenkamp praised growing membership amid walkouts and a promised telephone strike by Monday unless Burleson acts. Union leaders report enthusiasm while telegraph company officials deem the impact limited.
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Union of America
Konenkamp
Telegraphera
Burleson
Atantic City
New York
Telegraph Company
Edward Heynolds
Postal Telegraph Company
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Hia
Halier
Kolchak’s Reply Announced To Allied Powers
Admiral Kolchak issues official points in a message to the allies outlining conditional recognition of his Omsk government. He pledges not to cling to power beyond necessity, vows a future election for a constituent assembly, and states he cannot recognize the 1917 assembly. He favors immediate talks with powers, confirms Polish independence, seeks Finnish autonomy via the assembly, discusses national debt, and supports peasant land rights.
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Admiral Kolchak
Pravesis
Omsk
Big Five
Rokhak
Constituent Assembly
Poland
Kolchak
Finland
Rusela
Daring Attempt to Defraud Government
Chicago June 13 arrests of four men expose what federal agents call the most daring attempt to defraud the government. The operation involved intricate schemes and widespread planning across multiple entities. Investigators stated the case remains under active prosecution with details forthcoming.
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Chicago
Demolition of Prohibition Demonstration Planned by AFL Delegates
Four hundred AFL convention delegates will ride special trains from Atlantic City to Washington to protest prohibition and urge Congress to enact no rise on 2.75 percent beer and light wines. Organizers say 300 900 brewer workers and 400 000 others would lose jobs under prohibition. a Seattle faction led by James Duncan plans to skip the event to attend John Barleycorn’s funeral.
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N. J
American Federation of Labor Convention
Washington
Cial
New Yorburgh
Philadelphia
Congress
Washington, D. C
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Seattle
John Barleycorn
Duncan
Forgery Charges Loom Over Suspects in Leavenworth Case
Reports state a government cover story and attempted fraud tied to a contest advertisement. Three others were arrested, four held for further action, with grand jury bonds set at 1000 each as authorities probe the alleged scheme and forged checks.
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Mrs Utterback Hears Last Call in Tragic Farewell
Elizabeth Utterback wife of James RF Utterback of Baltimore and Chicago died at 4 45 pm at her home on West Walnut street from pneumonia and complications after a three month illness. A 33 year old daughter of Rev J W Gilley she was born June 4 1893 in Martin county. She married Sept 17 1912 in this city. She leaves her parents a husband a son a brother R O Gilley of New Albany and a sister Mrs Edward Wright. Funeral at Plaindeale United Brethren church Sunday at 3 pm burial in Plaindeal cemetery.
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Dames RF. Utterback
Baltimore & Ghicengingar
West Walnut Street
Vitérback
J. W Gilley
Medora
Ind Sho Waa
Fune
Martin County
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R. O. Gilley
New Albany
Edward Wright
Ars, Uitofiback
United Stefaren Church
Brotherhood of Iaenaife Engineers
Plagoville
Take Away Authority to Buy Real Estate
Washington D C June 15 Efforts will be made in the house to take away from the war department the blanket authority to purchase real estate under war emergencies A rider in the army appropriation bill provides that none of the appropriations shall be used to purchase real estate after being stricken on motion of order was restored. Democrats claim the rider disrupts the war department in buying fields and contintents for permanent military purposes. The bill will be brought up immediately after the army bill is disposed of and an attack will be made to eliminate general debate on the bill. Mr W Schultz has returned to her home Cincinnati after visiting with Mr and Mrs Sam Schofield a thin city Webster left today for Cl ere he will have an op formed
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Army
Democrate
Knok Resolution Not Expected to Guide Democratic Action
Fragmentary text references a Knox resolution and Democratic action but lacks clear details on participants dates or outcomes. The area suggests political maneuvering or procedural steps without concrete results or formal adoption revealed in the readable lines.
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Knox
Bitterly Contested Affair Promised In Senate Fight
Washington June 13 The peace treaty and league of nations dominate the scene as President Wilson may publicly warn the Senate, privately urge Democrats to filibuster, or press for a test vote on Knox’s resolution. Knox aims to separate the league from the peace pact, with a quick Senate vote possible Tuesday, signaling deep administration opposition and a major buster fight.
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American
Paris
Senate
Senate Democrats
Bustar
United States
League
Washington
Jone
League of Nations
P. R
Knox
Negro Troops Sent to El Paso Arrive From Columbus
Two battalions of the 24th United States Infantry, all Negro soldiers, arrived at El Paso from Columbus. Authorities at the border prepared for duty at the bridging point between El Paso and Juarez. Officials in charge included Carrangista and VII, with notes on cautionary media.
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24Th
United States Infantry
Columbus
Fi Paso
Zuw
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Ney
Wood Sanford
Hayes Webster
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