Fear of rejecting terms looms over German peace pact
Weimar June 18 German cabinet weighs allied reply to counter proposals amid fears of the consequences of rejecting the revised peace treaty. Officials cite possible Allied invasion, blockade, Bolshevism, and food shortages as factors shaping a likely move to sign or replace the government with an independent socialist coalition ready to accept terms.
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Carl D. Groat
Weimar
United Press
Germany
Brockdorff Rantzau
Versailles
America
Great Britain
France
Mexico's National Policy Outlined by Carranza Envoy
General Candido Aguilar, Carranza's ambassador to the United States, outlined Mexico's policy on national and international affairs. He said Mexico will maintain cordial Mezican American relations, reject the Monroe doctrine, and not seek league of nations membership. Mexico will not pursue another presidential term.
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Washington
D. C
Candido Aguilar
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Ita
League of Nations
League
Mexico City
Mexican Congress
Hart Home Fire Damages Widow Hart Residence
A fire at 12.20 today badly damaged the widow Hart's home on Cosby road just south of the relay depot. West end volunteers battled the blaze, saved the house with small chemical extinguishers, and the fire is thought to have started from a defective flue or roof sparks. The building lies outside city limits.
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Hart
Cosby Road
West End
Winnipeg Fears Outbreak of Violence in a Divided City
Winnipeg, June 18. The city of about 235,000 faces dread of a violence outbreak as a general strike looms. Strikers claim 12,000 returned soldiers among their ranks, while the citizens' committee counts about 4,000 veterans. Brig. Gen. Ketchen commands the military district with roughly 10,000 troops and militia units ready for action.
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Winnipeg
Ender
Citizens’ Committee
Ketchen
Armn
Americans Flee Chihuahua City Amid Villa Reprisals
June 18. Americans in Chihuahua City flee toward the border to escape Villa reprisals after the American expedition into Juarez. More than 100 Americans remain in Chihuahua while mining firms order workers to evacuate Mexico. Carranza troops move to protect Americans in Parral and other towns. Some rail lines south of Juarez are out of service, complicating border crossings. Guards bolster border stations to deter attacks on isolated towns.
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Paso
Chihuahue
Juarez
Chihuahuala
Villista
Massatras
Mexico
Carranza
Parra
United States
Chihihua City
Villa
American Expedition Into Mexico Spares Formal Protest
Washington June 18 The American expedition into Mexico after the Villista incident was regarded by the Mexican government as a closed case and no formal protest will be lodged. Rep Gould of New York introduced a resolution for joint House and Senate scrutiny of U S dealings with Mexico over the past nine years. The State Department said Juarez remains quiet and there is no ill feeling toward Americans. American officials have urged protection for citizens in the troubled area.
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Washington
Mexico
Rep. Gould
New York
House
Senate
State Department
Juarez
Juarez la Quiet
President Wilgon orders American unloading ignore British cease
By Mellet Lowell Adinkerke Belgium June 1 Pres Wilgon orders American veagers unloading to German forts to disregard British cease discharging cargoes. American naval vessels also told to ignore British blockade reestablishment. President acted before departing Paris for Brussels amid Allied economic coup d etat unease.
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Lowell
Mellett
Adinkerke
Belgium
Wilgon
Paris
Brussels
Separate Peace Resolutions Near Introduction by Senators
Washington reports three separate peace resolutions prepared for introduction in the Senate once Germany signs or refuses to sign the Paris treaty. Senator Fall of New Mexico plans to introduce one resolution declaring the war aims achieved and ending the state of war with Germany.
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Washington
Germany
Senate
New Mexico
United States
Parisians Hear Plan for Ringing Germany If War Continues
Authoritative information reports Paris on June 18 that Poles and Czecho-Slovaks will join Allies to encircle Germany if she presses for war. Marshal Foch's post treaty plan calls for rapid contraction of a ring and overrunning Germany from three sides if the Germans refuse to sign.
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Paris
Germany
Marshal Foch
Casualties in Juarez Skirmish Reported Briefly
Washington D C June 18 American casualties in the Juarez skirmish are two civilians and two soldiers amid unclear context. The fragment mentions a million ton paper pulp reference without clear connection to the event.
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Washington, D. C
Akirrolahing
Juares
AFL seeks removal of Burleson by Wilson at convention
Atlantic City June 18 The American Federation of Labor adopted a resolution urging President Wilson to remove Postmaster General Burleson from office. The vote reflected the AFL's claim to represent 4,000,000 workers and sentiment of the people. The convention pressed for moderation, shelving resolutions with radical leanings and continuing its deliberations.
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F. of
I. Convention
Burleson
Atlantic City
American Federation of Labor Convention
Pres. Wilson
American Federation of Labor
Pres. Witton
General Robeson
Heffernan Named New Cashier at State Bank of Washington
William Heffernan is chosen cashier at the State Bank of Washington, succeeding J M Twitty who resigns to join Gregory and Appel in Indianapolis. Heffernan, previously assistant cashier and former deputy county clerk, is praised for sterling worth and public confidence. Miles ONeal to serve as assistant cashier until Heffernan's successor is named.
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William 3. Heffernan
State Bank of Washington
Heffernan
Propitial Banking
J. M. Twitty
Washington
Indianapolis
Treddit
Gregory & Appel
Twitty
State Bank
Nuw
Henry County Farmers Battle Army Worm
Newcentia reports Henry county farmers fight army worm outbreaks with trenches and torches gallant action through three days of night work. Gasoline used to fuel fires and a truck mounted gasoline unit provided mobility. Blue River valley battles raged as residents mobilized with county commissioners and the bounty council voting 500 dollars for the campaign.
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Newcentia
Henry County
Blue River Valley
Bounty Council
Opponents Win On Daylight Saving Vote Test
Washington dispatch reports opponents of daylight saving won the first test vote in the house 103 to 34. The measure to repeat the law was ordered to immediate consideration, signaling early momentum against the proposal.
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Washington
Belgian Message From Wilson Aims at Belgian Freedom
Brussels reports President Wilson today delivered a message to the Belgian people urging national independence and endurance. The note emphasizes liberty, the right to self-determination, and enduring resolve amid occupation as the Allied cause seeks to restore Belgium.
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Brussels
Wilson
Lotaliy
McCumber Defends League of Nations in Senate Speech
Senator McCumber of North Dakota defended the League of Nations in a Senate speech, warning rejection would spur nations to plans for global destruction. He attacked critics for twisting covenant terms and urged agreement under the constitutional framework to prevent future calamities and protect innocent lives.
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L. C. Martin
Washington, D. C
Leagues of Nations
United States
McCumber
North Dcrota
Senate
League
Knox
Ber
Pennsylvanis
Bicknele to Have Good Streets in Bicknell
Bicknell Indiana June 1 The city council approved paving contracts for seven streets after delays. The packages cover over 40 000 square yards of paving with work to proceed, while the city plans to source products and materials directly to secure supplies during war conditions.
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Bicknell
Ind
Iceland
Recdia
Sre
Reykjavik
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