Protect Nations Neutral During Great War
The council of five foreign ministers approved a peace treaty clause where Germany renounces any claim for damages from nations that severed diplomatic and trade relations with Germany without war. The session also addressed frontiers for Czecho-Slovakia and Poland, with Teschen to be discussed later, and minor points on German property, Berlin and Brussels accords, liquor regulation, and other collateral issues.
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Associated Press
Paris
Council of Five Foreign Ministers
Germany
Council of Five
Czecho-Slovakia
Wpoland
Lloyd George and Clemenceau Back Wilson Statement
Paris reports Premier Lloyd George approved Wilsons statement without reserve and Premier Clemenceau called it admirable and would not change a word. The pair did not join in the joint statement due to their roles in the London treaty. It was said Premier Orlando prepared a statement for the Italian parliament but it was not disclosed here.
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Associated Presse
Paris
Lloyd George
England
Wilson
Clemenceau
Boyd George
M. Clemenceau
Orlando
Found by George a Human Policeman in Parade Welcome
San Francisco reports Policeman John O Connor confessed to being the man who broke up the big parade when 863d infantry and 347th field artillery were welcomed home. A downtown crowd surged as a veteran’s mother cried out, lifting him into her arms amid cheering. The chief defended the restraint used.
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San Francisco
John O'Connor
863D Infantry
347Th Field Artillery
O'Connor
Police Commission
Daniel O'Brien
Navy
Japan Likely to Join League Despite Racial Clause
Tokio reports indicate informed circles expect Japan to join the League of Nations even if the covenant racial clause is rejected. Dispatches from Paris claimed Japan told delegates it would refuse entry without the clause.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
League of Nations
Paris
Wilson declares Fiume must not join Italy
Paris April 23 President Wilson explains his Adriatic stance asserting Fiume cannot become Italian. Premier Orlando convenes Italian delegation to craft a public statement. Wilson reiterates that peace rests on established universal principles accepted by world peoples.
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Paris
Wilson
Adriatic
Fiume
Italy
Orlando
Germany
United States
Wilson saves Contreetempts on Dalmatian coast claims
Washington reports President Wilson in Paris stated Italy's claims to Fiume and the Dalmatian coast were saved from a decision that would have irrevocably compromised future world peace. Dr Vogslav M Yovanovitch, head of the official information bureau, commented on the impact.
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Wilson
Contreetempts
Washington
Paris
Fiume
Dalmatian
Italy
Vogslav M. Yovanovitch
Official Information Bureau
President's peace principles outlined in world message
The president insists on peace based on defined rights and justice, arguing for independent states from Austro Hungary remnants and a league of nations. He rejects Italian exclusive control of Fiume, urging it serve regional commerce under Croatian sovereignty and linking settlements to earlier armistice terms.
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Italy
Great Britain
France
Europe
London
League of Nations
Germany
Austria
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Balkan Group
Fiume
Hungary
Bohemia
Rumania
Jugo-Slav
Mediterranean
Wilson's Sledge-Hammer Message Shocks Diplomats
In Paris and at the peace conference the Italians suspend participation over the secret London treaty rights while Wilson insists on denying recognition. The four power talks continue in Paris with Japan and China presenting cases as the Adriatic and secret treaties loom large. Wilson's bold stance reshapes expectations and unsettles negotiators clinging to secret agreements.
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Wilson
Italians to Leave Paris Peace Conference Tomorrow
Paris reports that after a government delegation meeting the Italian delegation will depart Paris at 2 pm tomorrow. Premier Orlando sent a formal note to Premier Clemenceau explaining the decision follows President Wilsons declaration. London dispatch notes the London treaty terms would award Triest Pola and part of Dalmatia to Italy with Fiume for Croatia.
Reparations Well In Hand In Paris Session
Paris officials held a council session this afternoon from 38 o clock until 7 o clock to discuss reparations. Financial experts were called in to explain details.
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Associated Press
Paris
Council of Three
Italy’s Fiume dispute tests Wilsons peace plan
The article reports President Wilson’s statements on Fiume and the Adriatic dispute, outlining U S positions on Italian claims to Fiume and nearby Dalmatian coast, the role of new nations in the League of Nations, and the aim to make Dalmatian fortifications permanent removal. It notes Premier Orlando of Italy reacting to the crisis as it unfolds.
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Associated Press
Italy
United States
Adriatic
Fiume
Dalmatia
League of Nations
Wilson
Dalmatian
Austria-Hungary
Hungary
Bohemia
Rumania
Jugo-Slav Group
Orlando
Immedi
Italian peace delegates prepare statement for people
The Italian peace delegates are meeting to draft a statement for the Italian people. Vice Admiral Thaon di Revel leaves Paris for Rome and General Diaz may depart for Italy. In Hamburg a state of siege is proclaimed amid fighting and casualties, with pillage in the harbor area. Siemen is unsettled and Munich sees terrorism. Tokio notes Japan may join the League of Nations despite possible rejection of the racial clause.
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Thaon di Revel
Paris
Rome
Diaz
Italy
Hamburg
Siemen
Munich
Tokio
Japan
League of Nations
Premier Orlando Profoundly Surprised by Wilson Declaration
Paris April 23 Premier Orlando of Italy said he was profoundly surprised by President Wilsons declaration delivered as he prepared to pursue a supreme attempt at conciliation. He spoke in Paris after the Wilson statement.
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Paris
Havas
Orlando
Italy
Wilson
Italy’s Adriatic Frontiers Restored After War Settlement
The text describes Europe’s new order under the League of Nations, detailing Italy’s gains after World War I. It notes removal of Austrian fortifications, limitations on armaments, protections for minority groups, and Italy’s restored northern and northeastern frontiers along the Alps and Adriatic coast. It emphasizes unity, alliance with other great powers, and magnanimity toward liberated peoples.
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Adriatic
Italy
Austria-Hungary
League of Nations
Alps
Istrian
Trieste
Pola
Rome
Sad triangle man and family found dead in ranch home
Madras Oregon April 23 Charles Sar 43 his wife Susie 41 and her son David Hardwick 16 were found dead in their ranch home all with bullet wounds The coroner said Sar killed his wife and stepson then killed himself Witnesses testified the couple had quarreled over Sar's alleged mistreatment of the boy
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Madras
Ore
Charles Sar
Susie
David Hardwick
Here
Sar
Victory Flying Circus Opens Sunday Program
A Sunday program features a welock a.m. arrival of the Victory flying circus by special train from Helena. A noon concert by the 4 C. M. band at Morrfield. 2 30 p.m. shows by J. Bernese Kremer Lieut. W. OB. George of Billings and Mats PF Pollard FOP Molliday and Parker of the British aviation corps. 1 30 p.m. wing circus performance with Mehts by American battle and bombing planes and captured German bombers, led by premier American pilots. The crewed will be bombarded from the air with Victory loan literature. The circus program adjusts to conditions and altitude.
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Welock A. m
Victory Flying Circus
Helena
C. M
Morrfield
Lake Avoca
J. Bernese Kremer
W. OB. George
Billings and
Mats
PF. Pollard
Fop. Molliday
Hi. Parker
Copd Ss
Charce
Half Billion for Victory in TWA Day Drive
Washington reports a quarter of a billion dollars subscribed to the Victory Liberty loan in the first two days of the period opened Monday. Untabulated figures may double the total as banks and district headquarters compile and report. Navy subscriptions approach two million dollars and campaign workers press to reach every possible subscriber nationwide.
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Washington
Victory Liberty Loan
Federal Reserve District
The
Treasury
General Pershing
Detroit
Navy
Victory loan subscriptions reach state total in telegrams
Helena April 23 Treasure county allotment of the Victory loan is fully subscribed as announced by County Chairman J. G. Weldon of Hysham. Wedge of Custer and Powder River counties reported $80,050 subscribed. Flathead county three-fifths complete. Big Horn county shows $90,000 total. Lewis and Clark county subscriptions total $627,259 at close of books.
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Helena
Treasure County
J. G. Weldon
Hysham
N. B. Holter
Wedge
Custer
Powder River
Miles City
Flathead County
H. C. Keith
Kalispell
Holter
Big Horn County
Lewis and Clark County
Wild West troops pass through Miles City bound for Camp Lewis
Miles City April 23 Two troop trains carrying about 500 men each passed through en route to Camp Lewis. The second train carried the 861st Ninety-first Wild West division men, mostly from Seattle under Colonel Chummings. No Montanans aboard. others sent to Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming for discharge.
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Miles City
Camp Lewis
Oregon
Seattle
Chummings
Montana
Fort D. A. Russell
Wyoming
Butte News Highlights From The Standard Today
The page outlines events across Montana including destruction of mines in France, a jail release from Silver Bow, opening of a murder trial in Butte, troop arrivals, Elks support for a loan, organizing Y baseball teams, and other regional notes. editorial, ads, market data, and comics follow with state and Anaconda briefs.
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France
Silver Bow
Curich
Butte
Montana
Butte Elks
Butte News
Flying Circus
Jackson
Victory
Butte To Host Largest Victory Loan Aerial Show
Butte and nearby towns will witness the Victory loan aerial exhibition next Sunday with flights by American and German planes staged at Marrfield near Lake Avoca. Key figures include Maj. Kenneth Marr, Attorney J Bruce Kremer, Lieut W B George, and the Anaconda Copper Mines band. The event opens at noon with speeches, aviation demonstrations, and a plan to seat many observers from Butte, Anaconda, Dillon, Deer Lodge and Western Montana towns.
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Butte
Nat
Victory Loan
Montara
Helena
Miles City
Montana
Bulte
Lake Avoca
Englewood
Kenneth Marr
Marrfield
Country Club
W. Mc. White
A. Ek. Eddy
North Washington Street
Moldy
Aviation Corps
Major Marr
Ray Ruhle
Jack Cohen
Harry Gallwey
W. W. McDowell
Robert Metcalf
Fabian, Simonson and
Cooney
Marr
Anaconda Copper Mines
J. Bruce Kremer
Italian delegates question role after Wilson statement
Paris April 23 It was learned at Italian headquarters that the Italian delegates were first informed of President Wilsons statement when the afternoon papers appeared Premier Orlando promptly sent notes to Premiers Lloyd George and Clemenceau asking if Italians could stay in the peace conference after the documents publication A reply had not arrived by late tonight
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Associated Press
Paris
Wilson
Adriatic
Japan
Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Shantung
Vittorio Orlando
Council of Four
Signor Orlando
Fiume
Orlando
Clemenceau
London
Triest
Pola
Dalmatia
Croatia
Lloyd George
Bolshevists’ First Army Surrenders to Ukrainians
Berne April 23. A large portion of the bolshevist First army that surrendered to Ukrainians has offered to fight the bolsheviks and has joined Ukrainian forces under General Petlura at Yitmi in the Pripet region. A London dispatch reports the army surrendered near Homel northwest of Kiev with 20 000 rifles 35 guns and 200 machine guns turned over to the Ukrainians.
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Berne
Bolshevist First Army
Yitmi
Pripet
Rovno
London
Petlura
Homel
Kiev
Montana Weather Outlook Thursday and Friday
Partly cloudy conditions across Montana with little temperature change. Forecasters expect mild winds and no significant precipitation through Friday, keeping daytime highs in the comfortable range and nights cool across the state.
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Ately
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Jihat
Anaconda News
Simonds
Mark
Bowie
Bil George
W. B. George
Mars
P. F. Fullard
F. P. Holliday
E. Parker
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Harry W. Turner
James H. Rowe
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