Vienna braces for evasive peace reply amid Prague tension
Paris reports the council of four facing tough peacemaking talks on German terms. Hungary's advance into Czechoslovakia triggers an ultimatum and alarms allied troops. Turkish advisors head to Paris as observers while Weimar's Majority Socialist convention looms over Germany's foreign policy.
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Paris
Council of Four
Germany
Clemencena
Czecho-Slovakia
Hungary
League
France
Turkey
Weimar
High School Girls Begin Week at Riverview YWCA Camp
Fifteen Waterloo seniors depart for Riverview park Cedar Falls for a week in camp. Miss Minnie H. Smith YWCA girls secretary leads. Miss Lois Mann and Mae Howell assist. Mrs Elia Hobert acts as camp host for YWCA. Regular worship and meals arranged. some girls may join later in the week. Next conference will use River view camp with Miss Smith again in charge.
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Waterloo
Riverview Park
Cedar Falls
Minnie H. Smith
Y. W.C.A
Lois Mann
Mae Howell
Elia Hobert
W. OC. A
Riverview
Evangelical Church
Miss Smith
Suffs Ask Harding for Special Session to Ratify Amendment
Mrs. Carrie Catt, president of the National Woman Suffrage Association, telegraphs 22 governors urging immediate special sessions to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. Iowa is among those named in the telegram sent to President Harding.
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Harding
Associated Press
New York
Carrie Catt
National Woman Suffrage Association
Lowa
Soldiers Prepare a Statement for Mr Pierce
The Pottawattamie county soldiers committee, after being denied an interview by J M Pierce editor of the Town Homestead, issues a written reply defending Rainbow post No 2 American Legion as nonpartisan. They say no committee member engaged in politics and pledge to publish their views to the state. The group planned to address his criticisms of the Council Bluffs military bureau in a special Homestead edition.
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Council Bluffs
Soldiers’ Committee
J. M. Pierce
Tugay
Pierce
Europe
Homestead
Hungary Ordered to Reply to Warning of Tiger in 48 Hours
A Copenhagen wireless dispatch reports M. Clemenceau demanded a Hungarian reply within 48 hours. The message calls for immediate cessation of unjustified attacks on Czecho-Slovaks and warns Allies would act if Hungary does not comply.
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Hungary
Associated Press
London
Central News
Copenhagen
M. Clemenceau
Chile Quiet Amid Rumors Denied by Government
Santiago newspapers protest erroneous reports of disorder in Chile and say full tranquillity exists. A government circular denies circulating rumors that a revolutionary movement is underway. Also from Chicago a courts martial hearing resumes with Maj. Frederick Brown, Capt. John W. Beckwith, and Col. Eugene R. West listed as witnesses.
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Associated Press
Santiago
Chile
Chicago
Special Bar Committee
Frederick Brown
The
Illinois Bar Asseration
John W. Beckwith
Eugene R. West
Judge Advocate’s Office
Washington
Ireland Receives British Cross for Doctor Service
Washington June 10 Maj Gen Ireland was informed the British government awarded him the cross for the Companion of the Bath in acknowledgment of his service as chief surgeon of the American Expeditionary Forces and later as surgeon general of the American army.
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Washington, D. C
Ireland
Corporations Get Tax Return Extension to July 15
Washington June 10 An additional extension of 20 days to July 15 was granted to partnerships and corporations with fiscal years ending January 21 February 28 March 31 or April 30 for filing tax returns. The extension does not delay tax installment payments.
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Washington, D. C
Rigid airship R‑34 to voyage from England to United States
British aviation officials report the airship R‑34 will launch a westward flight from England to the United States via Newfoundland around June 20 and may attempt a return cruise if successful. The item also lists an upcoming church event and an unrelated drama column.
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New York
England
Newfoundland
San Diego Plan Evidence Objection in Ford Libel Suit
Mount Clemens Michigan June 10 Attorney Alfred Lucking objected to introducing the San Diego plan in the Ford Tribune libel case. Ramos, the plan’s source, had little following and may be irrelevant. John R Harold translated Ramos plan. Norman Walker, El Paso correspondent, testified of Mexican leaders and a 1911 capture and near execution as a spy.
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Associated Press
Mount Clemens
Mich
Alfred Lucking
Ford-Tribune
Tolay
San Diego
Bacilio Raimas
Ramos
Gatoad
Tucker
John R. Harold
Brownsville
Tex
Norman Walker
EL Paso
Walker
Juarez
Three Units Arrive From France Aboard Mount Vernon
The transport Mount Vernon arrived in New York from Brest carrying 3,944 troops including the 54th Infantry the 11th Field Artillery and the 16th Field Battalion Signal Corps Three complete units and 595 sick and wounded were aboard with 294 to 298 Brest convalescent detachments. The West Lianga also arrived with officers and enlisted men.
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Preas
New York
Mount Vernon
Brest
54Th Infantry
11Th Field Artillery
Jsisth Field Battalion
Signal Corps
Papers Merge in Winona Minnesota to Form Unified Daily
Winona Minnesota June 30 The Winona Independent morning paper merges with the Winona Republican Herald an evening paper founded in 1856. The combined paper will publish as a single daily at the evening hour with a 11 cent weekly price.
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Winona
Minn
Repub- Neao Herald
Laird
Minnesota
Independent
Michigan
Althe
Wisconsin
Iowa
LaCrosse
Superior
Green Bay
Oshkosh
Waugau
Marinette
Ashland
Messrs. White and
Rucker
Independant
Consolidated Panel
Winona Republican-Herald
Republican-Herald
Resolution Against Daylight Repeal Defeated by Labor Federation
Atlantic City New Jersey June 11 A resolution opposing congressional repeal of daylight saving law failed at the annual American Federation of Labor conference. Delegates from Ohio and the southwest argued the law burdens labor and farm work while supporters cited extra recreation for workers. Omaha delegate T W McCullough called daylight saving especially hard on agriculturists and noted farmers face distinct pressures as organizers focus elsewhere.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
Congress
American Federation of Labor
Ohio
Southwest
T. W. McCullough
Omaha
Typographical Union
Ine
McCullough
Suffrage Amendment Ratified by Illinois Senate and House
Illinois moved to ratify the federal suffrage amendment with the house voting 312 to 3 and the senate 43 to 1. In Springfield the senate 10 48 a m endorsed the measure and the lieutenant governor announced passage at 11 52 a m. A rival Wisconsin action followed with the assembly 64 to 2 and the senate 23 to 1 ratifying the amendment.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Llinois
Springfield
House
Senate
Madison
Til
Alinais House
Viva Voce
Stephen B. Canady
Hillsboro
Lee O’neill Browne
Ottawa
Peter Smith
John Griffin
Barr
Canady
Badger Solons
Wis
Wisconsin
Assembly
Taft Committees Arranges Taft Appearance here
A special Taft appearance committee of the E of P lodge names S M Loomis J E Bragnon and Reno Reeve to handle Taft events. Taft will speak in the coliseum on June 23 with the big auditorium prepared for the chautauqua season opening July 15.
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Taft
P. Lodge
William Howard Taft
United States
S. M. Loomis
J. E. Bragnon
Reno Reeve
Flier Burned as Plane Crashes in Hannibal Street
Oscar Bricker a 30 year old civilian flyer from Wabash Indiana was killed when his aircraft fell from control and crashed in a Hannibal Missouri street. The plane acting as herald for a convoy of motor trucks on a Missouri Illinois demonstration tour burst into flames after the crash.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Oscar Bricker
Wabash
Ind
Hannibal
Bricker
Missouri
Ilinois
Bermudian Salvaged Vessel Reaches New York Harbor
The British steamship Bermudian, once in the New York Bermuda passenger line, arrived in New York after salvage work following prior sinking in Alexandria harbor in February 1919. En route from Europe, she carries 1,701 homegoing Jamaican troops.
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Associated Press
New York
Bbritish
Bermudian
Bermuda
Alexandria
Europe
Teacher shortage cited as serious issue in U S schools
Washington June 16 American schools face a serious shortage of teachers commissioner of education P P Claxton told Congress urging 200000 extra to fund his bureau for the year starting July 1 He stressed urgent action to stabilize teacher supply. Methodist fund reaches half twice target in joint centenary drive for 105000000 Dr John W Hancher reports progress with 2106,295,000 raised and six loan subdivisions due to report.
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Washington, D. C
P. P. Claxton
Congress
Methodist Fund
Associated Press
Chicago
John W. Hancher
Army Bill Sidetracked In House To Fast Rail Aid
The House set aside the army bill to advance the 750 million railroad appropriation. Leaders aim to pass the rail bill and send it to the Senate before adjournment, with army bill resumption scheduled for Wednesday. Nomads at Indianapolis for four day Imperial Council meeting draw about 50 000 visitors.
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Isy Dme Association Press
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Indianapolis
Associated Press
Ind
Imperial Council
Elmira College Holds 64th Commencement Week Day
Elmira N Y June 16 The 64th commencement week of Elmira College one of America’s oldest women’s colleges began today with class day exercises. The graduation class this year numbers 54 young women. The drama Teague concert is scheduled Thursday at First M E Church at 7 30 p m advertisement
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Elmira
N. Y
Elmira College
America
Piano That Accompanied Jennie Lind Still Exists
The Crystal Palace Piano built by P. T. Barnum for Jennie Lind’s 1850 concert tour was carted from a Middleton, Connecticut junk dealer to a New Haven collector. Once owned by Alten M. Colgrove, it spent decades in obscurity before Thomas E. Smith sold it to the collector. Its fate for restoration remains uncertain.
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New York
Ar Certs
San Domingo
Otto Goldschmidt
Mme. Lind
Crystal Palace
Jennie Lind
Alten M. Colgrove
Colgrove Castle
Middlefield Road
New Haven Colector
Paris Fair Returns Bring 30 Cent Ride Price
Armistice allows Paris fairs to resume after suppression. Gingerbread Fair again draws thousands. M erry go round rides cost two cents prewar, four on weekends. modern machines charge a franc and a hail, 30 cents. Public notice of lost items appears via Courier contact.
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Paris
30000 Soldiers Sail From Brest on Nine Transports
Thirty thousand troops from the Sixth and Seventh divisions and the service of supply left Brest last night and today for the United States aboard nine transports. The Aga Memnon Nieuw Amsterdam and America sailed last night while the Nebraska Vermont Connecticut New Hampshire Kaiserin Auguste Victoria and Prince Friedrich Wilhelm sailed this afternoon. Imperator arrived at noon and begins loading today, slated to depart tomorrow with 10000 soldiers. Since June 1, 61000 troops have left Brest.
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Associated Press
Brest
United States
Agamemnon
Nieuw Amsterdam
America
Nebraska
Vermont
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Kaiserin Auguste Victoria
Prince Friedrich Wilhelm
Sixth
Sevinth
Service of
Imperator
Speculation Worries U S Bank Board After Information
Washington June 10 The Federal Reserve Board voiced concern over excess speculation and sent letters to every reserve bank requesting data on member bank borrowings against government collateral not tied to bond purchases or pure commerce. Further stabilization steps hinge on the reply detailing speculative loans secured by government collateral.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Bank
Paris Labor Crisis Reopens After Pentecostal Pause
Paris on June 10 reports the labor situation acute again as meetings are held by metal and transport workers, Paris railroad men, miners federation, general labor federation, and seamen congress. Leaders denounce government complicity and intimidation while factions vie for union control.
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Paris
Metal Workers
Transport Workers
National Council of the Miners’ Federation
General Labor Federation
Congress of
Rock Island dividend delayed by federal action
Directors of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific announce no action on June 20 dividends for preferred shares as approval from the director general of railroads was denied. They hope to pay both preferred and common dividends at an early date. Also mentions Fred Nehlsen and a later skat tourney advertisement with local events in Milwaukee.
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Associated Press
New York
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Fred Nehlsen
Chamber of Commerce
Tol
Milwaukee
Ha ‘Drama League
First
M. E
City in Brief from the Register
Ta. to attend a reunion in Cornell college. Charles Roby, former city engineer, now in Chicago, is visiting. P J. W. Arbuckle and Mrs. Ella Edgington announce arrivals. Mrs. T. M. Hunt's husband has landed in Boston with the medical corps after ten months in service. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. McCoy travel to Chicago for Northwestern University graduation. Mrs. J. Poyner leaves for Chicago to visit relatives then Duluth until Oct. 1. Walter W. Hansen discharged at Camp Dodge returns home. his brother William also recently returned from overseas. Elections held for primary road surface funding in Palo Alto, Clay, and Sioux counties. Palo Alto and Clay hopeful to pass. Anna M. Kistner returns from Cedar Rapids and Vinton. elected state treasurer for the Women's Relief Corps and delegate to the national meeting. Waterloo women Ethel Stull and Lillie Norris appointed on the staff. Pantomime, Dramatic Art and Reading classes offered by Hazel M. Bond.
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Cornell College
Charles Roby
Chicago
P J.W. Arbuckle
ML End
Ella Edgington
Fowle Street
John F. Wills
Newport News
T. M. Hunt
Boston
Medical Corps
E. H. McCoy
Northwestern University
Walter W. Hansen
Camp Dodge
France
359Th Infantry
William
Palo Alto
Clay
Sioux
En W. H. Root
Anna M. Kistner
Cedar Rapids
Vinton
State Patriotic Societies
Women’s Relief Corps
Ethel Stull
Lillie Norris
Waterloo
Hazel M. Bond
A. M. Telephone
Rutgers College Grants Degrees to Houston and Weigel
New Brunswick N J June 10 David F Houston secretary of agriculture and Maj Gen Wu Weigel commanding the 88th division received honorary degrees at Rutgers 153rd commencement Houston earned Doctor of Jana and Weigel a Master of Science degree in a ceremony that named several distinguished honorees.
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Associated Press
New Brunswick
N. J
David F. Houston
Agriculture
Wu.Weigel
Rutgers College
Houston
Jana
Gen. Weigel
City jail empties after judge’s session
After a morning session with Judge W N Birdsall the city jail was emptied. Dan spent the night in custody on a intoxication charge. Officials fear the jail may fill again within 24 hours as airings and cleansing proceed.
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Lue Uepersary
Van
W. N. Birdsall
Dan
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