Allies plan three invasion pillars to crush Germany
Private dispatches from Paris indicate President Wilpon believes Germany will sign the peace treaty. If Germany refuses, allied forces would launch a vast offensive designed to divide and overwhelm Germany, with strategic thrusts from Essen to the Danube, aiming to sever the country and force surrender.
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D. C
Wilpon
Paris White Horse
Henry D
Upited
Presa
Paris
Germany
Marshal Fodhi
Auxisia
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Essen
Great Krupp
300 Special Trains to Carry Fight Fans
Ohio area press notes massive transport for the Dempsey vs. Tunney heavy title event. Reported plans include hundreds of special trains and ships from cities across the United States and Canada to Toledo and Maumee Bay, with officials asserting ample track and space for 500 sleeping cars and ringside seats for a large crowd.
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Sune
WNO
Jedo
Eith
Jancks Dempsey
Hickard
Fs Agchida
United States
Canada
Maumee
Los Anges
Ron
Auotion Picture Stage
Maumee Bay
Insurance totals exceed prior year figures
Large increase shown with stock and mutual fire insurance contributing $63,837,108 above last year's aggregate. The combined fire insurers end the year with $699,035,000 in Indiana business on their books, while the figure for all insurers stands at $78,340,013 above the previous year’s totals. Amounts for assessment and miscellaneous insurers remain undetermined.
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Indiana
Quick Water Douses Auto Fire at Front Street
A stream from a garden hose saved the Overland auto of W. W. Fer klex at 7207 Front Street this morning. Perkins worked the engine, dousing flames with water from a garden hose and preventing further damage. Fire department responses were delayed by a mistaken address, but the blaze was extinguished before they arrived.
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Overland
W. W. Ferklex
Perkins
Central Fire Department
Turks Appeal for Mercy and Constantinople Retention
Paris June 17 The Turkish peace delegation at the first meeting with allied representatives appealed for continuation of the ceasefire and the retention of Constantinople.
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Paris
Orst
Constantinople
Wilson To Start Home June 24 or 25
Washington reports President Wilson plans to return from Europe around June 24 or 25 after delivering his peace treaty and league of nations message to Congress. He will begin a nationwide tour within two or three days, continuing for two to three weeks. The treaties push and ratification details will be included in the message.
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Wilson
Washington
Hin Mennage
Congress
League of Nations
Seichages
Dutchess of Westminster Granted Divorce Amid Adultery Charges
London June 17 The Dutchess of Westminster was granted divorce from the Duke of Westminster on charges of desertion and adultery. The duke did not have counsel. testimony drew a packed King’s Bench court. The Duchess testified of a troubled marriage dating to 1909 and detailed the duke’s late nights and absence, while she begged him to return for the sake of their child.
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London
Vorce
Duke of Weetinjn
King’s Bench
Canntew
Ife
Pala ‘ Allen
Niprn
San Francisco Telephone Girls Strike Spreads
In San Francisco on June 17 phone operators walked out in protest. They demand a daily wage scale of 2 to 4 dollars, union recognition, and pledges against retaliation toward members. The strike, sparked by sympathy with Los Angeles action, drew crowds outside exchanges and followed guidance from union leaders.
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San Franciso
Central
Los Angeles
London Welcomes Trans Atlantic Flight Pioneers Alcock Brown
London prepared for a large crowd as Car. John Alcock and Lieut. Arthur W Brown arrived in a Vickers biplane completing the first non stop trans Atlantic flight from Newfoundland to Ireland. Arrival was expected around 6 pm with police ready for the huge turnout.
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London
Une
John Alcock
Arthur W Brown
New Foundland
Irgland
AFL Calls on Congress to Recognize Irish Republic
Atlantic City June 17 The American Federation of Labor passed a resolution urging Congress to recognize the Irish republic and to obtain from the peace conference a hearing for Irish debates. Also mentions Mrs Isaac Sorgius visiting Indianapolis and locals Mr and Mrs Mike Sorgius and Mr and Mrs George Kessler.
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Peween
Congress
New
Atlantic City
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Isaac Sorgius
Winnipeg arrests of tribal leaders on June 17
Tribal leaders were arrested in Winnipeg on June 17 amid ongoing investigations. Details remain unclear as authorities release limited official statements, with no names or specific charges confirmed.
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Winnipeg
Bolshevik Warships Surrender as Petrograd Defenses Collapse
Reports from Hel gate today describe Petrograd outer defenses nearly overrun by allied forces advancing on the former capital. A major naval engagement led to several Bolshevik ships surrendering, while a fortress near Hag fell as action neared a town twelve miles west of Petrograd. Over 22,000 Bolshevik prisoners were said to be taken in the Petrograd region along with 327 machine guns 87 field guns six armored trams and large ammunition stocks.
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Stockholm
Petrograd
Netadi
Artilery Sardment
Reeseit
Germans Ready to Fight the Poles in Rampage
Weimar June 17 War Minister Noske told the national assembly two German divisions including the iron division had been moved from Finland for a campaign against Poland. He said two more divisions were transported from Courland for the same purpose.
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Weimar
National Assembly
Noske
Finland
Courland
Paris Tensely Awaits Germans Decision in 1914 Echo
Paris on June 17 faced heightened tension as Germany and the Allies debated the revised treaty terms. Count Brockdorf Rantzau traveled to Weimar to present the allies’ reply while crowds in Paris booed the German representatives. Public mood shifted from peace hopes to uncertainty over whether the modified treaty would be accepted. Military observers noted forces in both eastern and northern theaters prepared for rapid action depending on the diplomatic outcome.
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Paris
Count Brockdorf-Rantzau
Weimar
National Assembly
Versailles
France
Armiees
Mareha
Germen
Bertin
Gary
Americans Robbed and Beaten Reach Border
A group of American refugees fleeing bandits near Jiminez Mexico arrived at the border near Laredo Texas. Isabel Maley of Nogales said others in the party may have perished in the desert as bandits stopped them, robbed them of clothing and belongings, and beat them with rifle butts during the trek to Chihuahua City. El Paso reports fear that villistas may widen attacks while US troops rest at Fort Bliss after dispersing a large foray on Juarez.
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Laredo
Tex
Jiminez
Mexico
Isabel Maley
Nogales
Ariz
Mexico City
United States
Bandita
Chihuahua City
Mise Maley
Miss Maley
el Paso
Vibistas
Ft. Bliss
Juarez i
Juarez
Insurance In Indiana Sees Record Premiums And Losses
State Insurance Department reports show Indiana insurers collected net premiums totaling 44,404,315.17 dollars in the year, with losses paid reaching 419,783,550.32 dollars. Premiums rose by 3,157,325.62 dollars from the prior year, while losses climbed by 2,018,884.95 dollars.
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Ata
State
Diana
Elks Flag Day services set with open doors
The Elks lodge holds Flag Day ceremonies tonight with doors open to the public. A large crowd is expected as officers arrange seating on the stage balcony, and music by Dillyra’s Orchestra with solos by Ed Keller and Pvt Sebring. An address by J Madison Walks will conclude the program.
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Elks
Elka
Dillyra
Ed Keller
Pvt Sebring
Keaslers entertain guests. local notes include casualties
Local brief reports visiting guests from West Virginia and Ohio. County recorder Thomas Singleton returns after a brief illness. A casualty list in Monday’s report includes Corporal Harley Alshe of Odon with undetermined rank. Police, traffic and court notes touch Vincennes accidents, chief Martian adopting new policy. Mrs Charles Alison to visit.
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Alshe
Odon
Jones
R. Stevens
Qwle
Vincennes
Charles Alison Best
German Answer May Be Known Saturday
A fragment notes that on Saturday the German answer may be known. It mentions a minister Brockdorf Raiteqn and references determining which of the treaty shall be referred to expert bodies. The text is garbled but implies a government response timing and a formal review process.
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Tergy
Brockdorf
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