Labor Leaders Fight Carranza Amendments in Mexico
Samuel Gompers and Pan American Federation officials protest proposed constitutional amendments in Mexico that would strip workers of the right to strike and collective bargaining. The telegram argues the changes would make Mexico’s labor force into slaves and urges preservation of the current constitutional protections. The amendments also allow private establishments in public interest to be closed only with executive authorization to protect public service.
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Washington, D
Carranza
Senate
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Pan- American Federation of Labor
John Murray
Canuto Cargas
Pan-American Organization
Department of Gobernacion
Congress
Organized Labor Movement of
Pan-America
Pan-American Federation of Labor
Mexico
Hohenzollern Terms Read Spark German Awe
Amerongen reports an official abstract of preliminary peace terms read to the ex emperor arousing excitement within the Hohenzollern family. German officials feared potential trial actions while William Hohenzollern showed nervous agitation. the former ruler appeared calm walking to his sawing. He likely plans to stay in Holland through the summer if possible.
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Amerongen
Hohengollern
Entente
William Hohengollern
Empresa
Arnheim
Foerster
Holland
Withdraw Marines From Germany to Be Replaced in Fall
Washington reports the Marine Brigade of the Second Division in the occupation army in Germany will withdraw from France this fall. Major General Barnett, commandant, announced a call for volunteers to take the place of the brigade’s men.
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Germany
Washington, D. C
Army of Occupation
France
Barnett
To Surrender Kaiser
The Dutch government has decided to surrender the former German emperor to the allied and associated powers per a dispatch from The Hague to the National News.
Americans Finish the Job Victory Loan Oversubscribed
Washington report states the fifth and final Victory loan is oversubscribed with subscriptions running well above the expected total. Final tallies will take about two weeks to complete as the public response surged on the campaign’s last day. The pattern mirrors prior drives with a late surge pushing totals past targets.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Fta
Peace Treaty Summary: Allied Demands on Germany
The document outlines postwar terms stripping Germany of territory and sovereignty, ceding Alsace Lorraine to France, shifting Prussian lands to Poland and other neighbors, and creating Danzig as a free city under League oversight. It imposes disarmament, reparations, occupation, and international governance across borders, seas, and colonies with severe financial and legal conditions.
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Versailles
British Empire
France
Italy
Japan
Belgium
Bolivia
Brazil
China
Cuba
Eecuador
Greece
Guatemala
Haiti
Hedjaz
Honduras
Tiberia
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Rouman
Saar Commission
Danzig
Free City
Germany
Kiel Canal
Alsace-Lorraine
Luxemburg
Holland
Silesia
Oppeln
Posen
West Prussia
East Prussia
Saar
Rhenish Palatinate
Bavaria
Vistula
Behleswig
Moresnet
Eupen
Malmedy
League of Nations
Luxembourg
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Gollverein
Council of the
M. Rether
Sti
Geeming
Howard
Commission
Aimilar International Financial and
Turkey
Austria-Hungary
Bulpurin
Bucharest
Brest-Litovak
Russia
Bulgaria
Reparations Commission
Bra
Sao Paulo
Alsaca-Lorraine
Associated States
Ucts
United States
Srazi
Switserbund
Allied
Associated Powers
Ueensog
Prite
Guaranteis
Tha Ething
Cologne
Cobleng
Renainder
Matiz
Peace Treaty Provisions Redefine Germany and Europe
Treaty terms set Alsace Lorraine to France and place Saar and Danzig under international status. Germany renounces outside European claims, recognizes Poland and Czecho Slovakia independence, reduces army to 106000, abolishes conscription, limits navy, and allocates a massive indemnity of 25 billion marks. Merchant fleet, colonies, and cables to be decided later. League of Nations to become a living organization.
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Germany
League
German Empire
Prussia
Bavaria
League of Nations
Flrance
Austria
Czecio-Slovakia
Ruthenloss
Carpathians
Bohemia
Poland
Upper Silesia
Posen
West Prussia
Vistula
Sayen
Gr Inmany
Wast Prussia
East Prussia
Allenstein
Hast Prussia
Regierungsbesirk
Allen
Allied and Associated Powers
Danzig
Memel
Denmark
Schlef
Kappel
Schleswig
Friedrichstadt
Hitler
North Sea
Tonning
Norway
Sweden
Helgoland
Dune
Russia
Russian Empire
Brest- Litovsk
Europe
Kameruns
Patriation Commission
Africa
Berlin
Brussels
China
Lhe
Army
Alsace - Lorraine
Saar Valley
Czecho- Slovakia
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Kaiser
Sace-Lorraine
Valley
Danzig International
European Politica
Ula
Gemany
Frankfort
Alsace- Lorraine
Rhine
Forcy
Ran
Lorraine
St. Wendel
Tientain
Hankow
Kiaochow
Pekin
Tentsin
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Algeciras
Morocco
Egypt
Great Britain
Suez Canal
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Kinochow
Tsingtau
Tsinanfu
Shanghai
Chefoo
Kisochow
German Mercantile Marine
Ing
Stapa Flow
William Ti
Hohenzollern
Ersons
Allfes
Tltla
Ag_i
Wlies
Othman
Medina
Okwawu
German East Africa
OPTUM
Hagus
League of Outlaws
Langit
Prague
Oder
Onpa
Niemen
Grodno
Dinube
Ulm
Lbe
Danube
European Danube Commission
Romania
Upper Danube
Payera
Anil Agso
Moselle
Cent Commission
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Aix
Friuce
Switzerland
Netherlands
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Traiia
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Fiume
Trieste
Hamburg
Stettin
Kiel
International Labor Organization
International Labor Office
League of Nationa
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Mach Atale
Washington
Berne
Milchly
Austria- Hungary
Lorkey
Paris
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