German press claims peace terms must be negotiated
Berlin dispatch reports Maxi Jen denounces repressive methods since the revolution and accuses the press of incitement against the Allies. A Reuters-style account notes German leadership failures to present a united front and urges honesty to influence terms. Paris adds Prince Lichnowsky critiques the terms as negotiable with compromise.
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Berlin
London
Maxi Jen
Germany
Bad Pau
Paris
Prince Lichnowsky
Temps
Europe
Foeh
Fifteen Million Americans Helped Put Victory Loan Over
Washington May 11. Fifteen million Americans bought Victory Liberty notes in the campaign closing last night. Officials expect the official total by May 26 after banks report by May 20. Subscriptions oversubscribed nationwide with district totals including Minneapolis one million Chicago two hundred million Cleveland one point six million Boston nine hundred forty thousand Philadelphia one point five million San Francisco six hundred thousand Kansas City nine hundred six thousand, while other districts vary. New England cities and towns reached quotas before closing.
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Washington
Victory Liberty Notes
Tabus
Treasury
Pired
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve District Committees
Minneapolis
Chicago
Cleveland
Boston
Philadelphia
San Frannco
Kansas City
Atlanta
San Francisco
Dallas
New England
Wisconsin
Flight May Start At Any Moment From Rockaway Beach
Light guardships at ocean stations and seaplanes NC-1 NG-3, believed lured by their Rockaway Beach departure, are ready for a 1240 mile flight to the Azores. Weather will guide the start by Commander John J. Fowers. Planes will not wait for NC-4 if conditions are favorable.
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Rockaway Beach
N. Y
Azores
John J. Fowers
Wave of Protests Sweeps Over Germany This May
Worldwide coverage shows German protests erupting after the peace terms leak. All major parties unite in criticizing the treaty as unjust and coercive, with critics labeling it brutal and tantamount to slavery for the German people. Protests flood newspapers and official channels as letters and telegrams pour in.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Independent Socialist Party
Die Freiheit
Tageblatt
Busy Man's Review of European Situation
Busy Man reports on peace treaty reactions as German objections appear article by article. Foch reportedly prepares to return to the front. discussions over prisoners of war labor clauses and a possible Versailles labor convention proceed. Wilson collaborates on replies. six German delegates leave Versailles for Berlin amid German unrest over terms. Protests in Silesia oppose partition. leaders meet about Austro Hungarian boundaries. Fiume remains disputed. extradition of the former German Emperor is sought in Holland.
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Kress
Marshal Foch
Count von Brockdorf-Rantzau
Versailles
Wilton
Berlin
Germany
Silesia
Central Council
Wilson
Clemenceau
France
Arthur J. Balfour
Foreig
Venizelos
Greece
Ubeck
Council of Foreign Ministers
Paris
Council of Four
Italy
Fiume
Holland
Italy Deliberates Ceasefire on Fiume Claims
Paris reports from Echo de Paris that Italy may pause pressing her claim to Fiume and seek fulfillment of the London treaty. France and Italy could sign a formal friendship pact, while some lament Italy’s exclusion from a France United States Britain defense alliance. Versailles dispatches note German delegations may return home. six delegates depart with reports amid rumors of a possible trip to Weimar for talks.
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Paris
Italy
Echo de Paris
Fiume
London
France
United States
Great” Britain
Figaro
The
Petit. 1
Henry
Matsonomeer
Germany
Jer
von” Brockhorft- Ranizau
Weimar
Versailles
von Brockhorft-Rai
Released From Prison Facing Deportation in Chicago
Mrs Maria Nardink and her husband Pasquale along with Adolph and Joseph Fratesi, once sentenced to 25 years for conspiracy tied to the Milwaukee bomb case, were arrested on government deportation warrants in Chicago. They had been released from Waupun prison two weeks earlier after an appeal alleging trial irregularities. Police report finding literature urging a July 4 uprising linked to a strike supporting a California labor movement.
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Chicago
Maria Nar~dink
Pasquale
Adolph
Joseph Fratesi
Milwaukee
Waupun
Wis
Silesians Reject Peace Terms In Proclamation
A wireless message from Silesia reports the chief present and central council renouncing the peace treaty. They claim the transfer of most of upper Silesia cannot yield lasting peace but only a peace of desperation. The proclamation urges Silesians to announce to the world they will not submit. A weather forecast follows mentioning a delayed forecast and cooler conditions from a western air port.
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London
Silesia
Upper Silesia
No Advance in Flour Prices Prevails says US official
New York reports Julius Barnes, United State wheat director, tells Eva Snow of Wellfleet Mississippi no advance in flour costs. He states domestic supply protected and sellers are recovering business, urging cautious optimism for the future without radical promises.
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New York
Julius Barnes
United Stateheat
Eva Snow
Wellfleet
French Press on Exchange of Notes and Western Conflict
Paris reports a mixed editorial reaction to the German allies exchange of notes. The Paris Journal and Saint Brice commentaries discuss the Covenant of Nations and the German protest over invitees, noting clever counterpoints but warning the issue may persist.
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Paris
Germany
Paris Journal
Alvermis
Americ Nee “Pertinax
Clemenceau
Saint von Brockdorf
Saint Brice
Anaconda News Briefs Highlight Local Events
The week features a Toland settlement plan attracting St. Patri events, a Bureau of Mines celebration, and sport news. An earlier note mentions Butte choristers meeting Knights of Columbus at The Rev. Mr. Lewis, with reference to cigarette arraignments.
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Butte
Knights of Columbus
Lewis
St. Patri
Bureau of Mines
Anaconda News
PERCHING MAKING LAST VISIT TO THE RHINE ZONE
Associate Commander announces complete withdrawal of American forces from the Rhine zone. Troop reductions advance beyond expectations in line with a peace treaty plan. Pershing travels to Mayen to confer with General Mangin and visits General Robertson of the British Army.
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Rhine Zone
Coblene
Hunter Lignettinal
Washingtoy
Pla
Grawal
Rhineland
Oral Pershing Koes
Mayenmoorrow
General Mangin
Lie Kt Robertson
Mmander
Barleycorn's Forges Set Stage for Battle In Boston
A fan of Boston was slated to join forcem in the fight as Barleycorn's Forges prepare the stage. The claim centers on a local confrontation linked to the brewing scene and rival factions. Officials have not released further details on dates or participants.
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Boston
Forcem
Enormity of their crimes sinks in among Rhineland
Reports from the American zone describe growing German dismay after the peace term was announced. Army intelligence notes that Civilians in the Rhineland react with increasing concern over occupation, while the public mood reflects a dawning realization of Germany's actions.
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Rhineland
Civmanx
Third Army
Army
NC-4 Storm Delay Tempers Halifax Flight Plan
Chatham Massachusetts May weather delays the NC-4 hydro airplane with strong northeast wind and driving rain. Lieutenant Commander Read again postpones resuming the flight to Halifax, previously interrupted by engine trouble, aiming next for Trepassey Newfoundland to join the NC-1 and NC-3 once conditions improve.
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Chatham
Mass
Read
Halifax
Trepassey
Newfoundland
Boy Scout Week Proclaimed to Boost Scouts Across Nation
President Wilson designates June 8 to 11 as Boy Scout Week to strengthen the movement and enlist a national citizens committee. A nationwide drive aims to add 1,000,000 associate members, led by district headquarters and district quotas to expand leadership and scout troops nationwide.
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Boy’ Scouts of America
Citimens
James Lef
Eac Roston
New York
Philadelphi
Ani
Wilson
United States of America
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scout Movement
Ie Boy Scout
Eou
United States
America
Woodrow Wilson
Boy Scouts of Americ
Citizens’ Committee
Notables Join Knights of Columbus Gathering in Butte
More than 300 members were mustered through the fourth degree in Butte in an all day event. Mass at Sacred Heart, a Bishop, and a banquet at the Silver Bow club highlighted the day with dignitaries from Montana Utah and beyond. James A. Walsh led the head table as Willian McGinley praised the order and War Council funds ambitious goals were outlined.
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Knights of Columbus
Butte
Chicago
Sacred Heart Church
Bishop Carroll
West Broadway
Silver Bow Lab
Knights
Montana
William
John H. Reddin
Deneker
Joseph S. Glays
Utah
S. Abbott Mactinnis
Td. Walsh
Oiiver Bow Club
James A. Walsh
Helens
Mare Ter
Senna Dillons
Asa
Flaherty Brothers
Great Palle
Clarence ‘Conn
John P. Hogan
Willian
KcGinley
Order
National Catholic” War Council
Edith Cavell to be buried in English soil
Edith Cavell will be interred in England after exhumation in Brussels. Her body was moved on March 21 and prepared for transport to the Gare du Nord. A gun carriage escorted by British and Belgian troops will bear the coffin to a Westminster Abbey service, with burial at Norwich.
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Edith Cavell
Brussels
England
Cros
Holland
Tir
Gare
Nordau
Westminster Abbey
Norwich
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Victory
Petrograd
Russia
Defensive Alliance
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Barleycorn's Forges
Silver Bow Club
Centor Walsh
Senator Walsh
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