German Note Signals Forced Signing Of Peace Treaty
Paris reports the German delegation intends to sign the peace treaty now under negotiation though the French foreign office says formal signing before Paris is impossible. A German note claims signing is compelled by force, while Allied leaders reject delays and insist terms be accepted without reservations. Colonel Henry travels from Versailles to the big four session amid these developments.
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Germany
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Clemenceau
Peace Commission
Germiany
Wilson Plans To Leave Paris Wednesday
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson plans to depart Paris Wednesday night with a Brest departure Thursday morning, aiming for Hoboken a week later. The Allies press for immediate signature of the treaty, while Germany faces demands to accept terms without reservation and must acknowledge entire guilt for the war. Vienna papers note Austria may follow Germany on the treaty, and Germany’s assembly votes indicate readiness to sign under a record of wrongdoing and wartime responsibility.
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Bauer
Allied Armies Await German Decision
Paris reports Allied forces poised for a rapid push into Germany pending a decision from the new German government. Western armies hold from the Dutch border to the Swiss frontier while Polish legions and the Czechoslovak corps stand to the east. The British fleet prepares to seal German ports on the Baltic and North seas.
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German Fleet Sunk at Kiel and Scapa Flow
Geneva dispatch reports German warships not surrendered to the Allies were sunk at Kiel. Von Reuter’s order to sink the interned fleet at Scapa Flow may be tried in an international court. British forces hunt remaining sailors. reports say some refugees remain at liberty as the main fleet was away. The German press condones the action, vowing England shall not have them.
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Unclear Fragments on Allied Policy Prompting Forgiveness Debate
The fragmentary text discusses approval of a stance toward the Allied cause and punishment for German officials. It mentions facing higher financial obstacles and the idea that officials and men should be forgiven for past actions, reflecting a debate on postwar attitudes and reconciliation.
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Halisle Boy Awarded Distinguished Service Medal
First Lieut. Rex P. Enochs of the 60th Infantry from Baritele Indiana earned the Distinguished Service Medal for leading an assault to a divisional objective on September 16 after being cut off with a small detachment and maintaining communications under heavy fire. He personally silenced enemy machine gunners and aided the assault despite isolation before the armistice.
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The Cost of War Expenditures Reported to Congress
Washington officials disclosed war department spending from April 6 to June 1. Total expenditures reached 14.8446 billion dollars, with 12.7048 billion spent in the United States and the remainder by American Expeditionary Forces. Secretary Baker presented the figures to the special House committee probing the war department.
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Packers Under Federal Control
Washington reports bills to place meat packers under federal control. Senators Kenyon and Kendrick introduced the Kenyon plan in the senate, with Rep. Anderson presenting the bill in the house. Provisions include a federal license for all packers and two year limits on stockyard interests.
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Minnesota
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House Judiciary Committee Rejects Warrantless Liquor Search Plan
The committee voted down a provision allowing home searches for intoxicating liquor after prohibition. A new section limits liquor hunting to searches by warrant issued by an authorized court, removing affidavit based searches by two credible persons.
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Polk Named to New Position in State Department
Washington June 22 President Wilson nominated Councillor Frank L Polk to be the first under secretary of state a post created by the last department appropriation bill The councillor title will be dropped July when the new post becomes effective The change aims to clear confusion over reallocation of duties The state department councillor serves as the assistant secretary and acts as secretary in absence of the secretary of state
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Wilson
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Italy Names Peace Delegation With Marconi Tittoni Settloti
Rome correspondent reports that Senator Marconi Senator Settloti and Foreign Minister Titonni have been appointed Italy's new peace delegates. They are expected to pursue the predecessors' policy on Adriatic questions as of June 23.
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Illinois search and seizure law approved by governor
The governor announced approval of a new Illinois search and seizure law. The attorney general’s opinion clarifies it will not make it unlawful for a person to serve liquor to family or bona fide guests in their residence during hospitality.
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Dune
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Tornado Devastates Fergus Falls With Dozens Dead
Reports from Fergus Falls Minnesota describe a destructive storm that damaged the business district and hotel area. Gen. F W Rhinow said about fifty died, with thirty six recovered and at least fourteen more believed dead. The Grand Central Hotel and central structures were especially wrecked as communication failed and hospitals prepared for many injuries. Local officials and relief crews work to aid survivors while the city remains largely cut off.
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