Germans Agree to Sign Peace Treaty at Weimar Assembly
In Weimar the German premier Dr. Gustav Bauer led a near unanimous vote to sign the peace terms unconditionally. Opponents warned of consequences, while rumors swirled of military officers resigning if leaders capitulated. Separate notes mention Governor Vox waiting on Toledo fight and over 80,000 soldiers seeking farms under Secretary Lane's plan.
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Weimar
Gustav Bauer
Latalga
National Assembly
Dayton
Ohio
Vox
Willard-Dempbey
Toledo
Thie
Washington
Lane
All lies in the council rejection of German peace notes
The four member council rejected German peace notes seeking more treaty changes. One note from the new German government offered peace if wartime responsibility and the trial of the former emperor were dropped. The council refused the request. Edward De Valera greeted by Irish at New York Waldorf Astoria.
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Council of Four
Weimar
Germany
Edward de Valera
New York
Ward (Eamonn) de Valera
Sinn Fein
United States
Preas
Waldorf-Astoria
America
Prohibition Bill Search Warrant Rule Struck by Committee
Washington report notes house judiciary committee removes warrant requirement for private home searches under the Prohibition enforcement bill. Council says discussions past and German representatives must decide to sign or reject the treaty. Winnipeg scene quiets after Saturday riot left one dead and many injured. Pendleton hosts grandest celebration, July 4 and 6.
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Board of Homes
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Tornado devastates Fergus Falls causing mass casualties
A ferocious tornado struck Fergus Falls Minnesota, killing between 60 and 70 people and injuring more than 100. The Grand hotel and large parts of the business district were destroyed, with about 500 structures demolished and extensive damage across the city. Public buildings and churches were ruined and hospitals overflowed. Property losses are estimated at $6,000,000.
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Fergus Falls
Mino
Red River
Peace Declaration Proposed in Senate
Opponents of the league of nations in the Senate offered a proposal to declare a state of peace with Germany and Austria-Hungary if the peace treaty fails ratification or faces delay. Introduced as both an amendment to the army bill and a separate resolution by Senator Fall of New Mexico, the measure follows Senator Knox’s plan to pursue action after appropriations. Celebrated at Pendleton July 4-5.
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Washington
League of Nations
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Fall of
New Mexico
Foreign Relations Committee
Knox
Pennsylvania
Sen Erwin Refuses Communication With Angeles Inquiry
Brig Gen James B Erwin declines any contact with Gen Felipe Angles and his revolutionary forces in Mexico regarding why American troops crossed the border. A courier delivered Angles message signed by Angles and bearing Villa government seal. Oregon Accident Board Reorganized with Ferguson and Kirk named to succeed Beckwith and Allen. Beckwith resignation accepted. Allen term expired.
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Sen. Erwin
Angeles
el Paso
Tex
James B. Erwin
Felipe Angles
Mexico
Samalayuca
Erwin
Villa
Oregon Accident Board
Salem
Olcott
J. W. Ferguson
Portland
Will T. Kirk
Claims Department
The
Industrial Accident Commission
Harvey Beckwith
Wilfred Allen
Beckwith
Allen
Conflicting Knox Resolution Debate Shifts Focus
Senate leaders abandon an immediate test vote on the Knox resolution in favor of gauging support for Elihu Roots proposal to ratify the league covenant with reservations. The forecast sees the league fight entering a quiet phase for now as farmers seek soldier release and Belgium seeks 85 billion francs from Germany amid tense postwar diplomacy.
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Washington
Senate
League of Nations
Elihu Roots
German crews sink interned warships at Scapa Flow
German officers and crews sank most of the interned fleet at Scapa Flow in a planned act, leaving only the Baden and several small ships above water. The operation emptied explosives by opening seacocks, with ships sinking slowly under German flags as boats fled shoreward and some vessels fired upon. Casualties occurred in the boat evacuations.
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London
Scapa Flow
Baden
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Pendleton
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