Allies reject most German Sarre basin proposals
The Associated Press reports in Paris on May 29 that aside from one minor concession, all German suggestions for the disposition of the Sarre basin were rejected by allied and associated powers. Germany may place a prior charge on assets to pay for mines if the plebiscite goes against France, with seizure if the amount is not paid within a year under League of Nations instructions.
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Recognition of Kolchak Regime Rumor in France
Paris reports in French circles that the council of four may unanimously recognize Kolchak, the anti Bolshevik leader in Russia. At American headquarters, no decision has been reached. Tokio notes a suggestion to recognize the Omsk government only if Russia honors pre revolution treaties.
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Omsk
Sarre Basin Talks Split on Coal Outputs and Reparations
Washington presents notes from Brockdorff-Rantzau and the German peace delegation on the Sarre basin dispute. Key issues include coal supply shares, German mining control, and reparations payments under League guidance. The Allies reject German proposals while safeguarding France and Belgium's access to coal.
Texas days maintain early lead in W W vote
Dallas Texas May 25 Returns from 283 towns in the state from yesterday's election give For prohibition 62994 against 43900 For woman suffrage 01751 against 48013 This brief report shows early tallies in a statewide voting update with land mark social issues in focus.
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Winnipeg postal walkout sparks Canadian strike action
May Alberta and Winnipeg strike waves spread as Calgary and Edmonton workers vote in favor of a general walkout to support Winnipeg postal workers. Officials report looming deadlines, potential service disruptions, and city council plans to address municipal employees joining the sympathy strike.
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Lenine to treat with Kolchak amid peace talks report
A Copenhagen dispatch says Esthenians captured Peterhof near Petrograd. A Helsingfors paper cites a Moscow dispatch that Lenin has offered an armistice to Admiral Kolchak to discuss peace terms. Weather for Montana: generally fair Monday and Tuesday, cooler in the east.
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Exchange’ Telegraph Company
Copenhagen
Peterhof
Petrograd
Helsingfors
Moscow
Nikolai Lenine
Kolchak
Montana
Teams to Austria Lack Finish Touch
Paris May 24 The four day council completed the Austrian peace treaty except for financial clauses and the southern boundary. Chinese and Japanese delegates pressed the Russian question as Kolchak matter continued to occupy council attention. Copenhagen May 25 Dr Renner Austrian chancellor emailed Clemenceau complaining over delay in peace terms and rising anxiety about peace and order in Austria due to prolonged delegation abroad.
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Copenhagen
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Clemenceau
Plan to Decorate Seventy Thousand Graves
Lyons May 2 American forces in France plan Memorial Day decorations for 70,000 American graves. General Pershing issued a bulletin ordering all American soldiers in France to participate in the exercises. President Wilson will speak at the services in the American cemetery at Suresnes near Paris with Ambassador Walter presiding.
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United States
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Wilson
Suresnes
Paris
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Weather Delays NC-4 Seaplane Flight Test
Weather experts delay the NC-4 seaplane voyage to England due to northwest winds and clearing skies with occasional squalls. The craft remains guarded by a steam launch as a precaution as Tuesday advances.
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Lisbert
Engl
French Aviator Forced to Land in Morocco
Lieutenant Roger, a French aviator starting from Paris on a planned transatlantic route via Dakar to Brazil, landed near Kenitra, 80 kilometers from Rabat. His aircraft was damaged on landing, forcing abandonment of the transatlantic leg. The report cites wartime wire service dispatches.
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Morocco
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Paris
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Brazil
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Rabat
Butte Catholic Churches Form Association in Memo Tone
In Butte, WTSA reports a local effort where men form an association connected to Catholic churches. The memo notes advertising themes and aims at an American tone, with mention of sermons and communal actions arising from church affiliations. The piece reflects local religious organization activity and church outreach.
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Willams
Paris News Update Reflects Reparation Talks and Wartime Guilt
Fragmentary report from Paris discusses reparations readiness and blame for the war. Mentions Sarre valley settlements and shared responsibility among powers, with imprecise wording and unclear dates.
Pilot Leaps to Death From Burning Mail Plane
Cleveland May 25 Hundreds of witnesses saw Frank McCusker of New Jersey climb from his seat to the frame as the machine hovered at 300 to 400 feet Then the airplane plunged and McCusker leaped alive but died soon after at a police patrol wagon He skull fractured neck broken He was inspector of De Havilland planes at Elizabeth NJ and U S aviation field instructor in Texas The first fatality since the airplane mail service began with mail escaping the flames.
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Frank McCusker
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Thritish Navallying Corps
de Haviland
Elienbeth
U. S
Cumming and Kremer 10 Go on Tour for Party
Chairman J. Bruce Kremer of the Democratic National Committee and a committee group plan a West tour starting in Chicago to confer with state leaders for the 1920 campaign. They will travel via Denver and Salt Lake City, stopping in Spokane, Southern Idaho, Helena, Butte, and Billings, to align late Democrats with the national committee.
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Idaho
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Butte
Swiss to Exchange Cattle for Coal Trade Talks Begin
In Prerne Switzerland on May 25 negotiations with Germany move toward a commercial convention to obtain German coal in exchange for Swiss cattle and produce. A Swiss firm has also begun talks to buy a German colliery near Bochum.
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Perne
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Germany
Bochum
Americans Face Early Casualties in Siberia Expedition
The Associated Press reports the first American casualties May 21 near Vladivostok as Bolsheviks attacked a train protected by U S forces. Three Americans were slightly wounded during a pursuit that ended after a three hour chase. More troops were sent to the Sudan district amid reports of 10,000 Bolsheviks. American commanders say operations proceed in harsh weather while Kolchak’s government commends the swift action.
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Siberia
Vladivo- Stok
Ussuri Bay
Kotcbak
Sudan
Buchan
Geneva
Kolchak
Eral Graves
Ussuri Line
Yorks Faithful 10 The Girl He Left Behind Him
In a scrambled account, Sergeant York longs to return home to All Mall Tennessee and Grace Williams, saying his prime ambition is to see his girl and the winding Wolf River, beyond his war duties in the Argonne tomorrow.
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Argonne
New York City
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All Mall
Tenn
Wolf River
Grace Williams
Deputy Hurt Shot Dead in Whitesburg Arrest Bid
United States deputy internal revenue collector A. P. Hurt was slain near Pond Gap on the Virginia Kentucky border while attempting to arrest 12 mountaineers accused of draft evasion. Two posse members were wounded as the suspects fled, leaving a blood trail suggesting further injuries.
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Whitesburg
A. P. Hurt
United States
Pond Gap
Virginia
Kentucky
Hawker and Grieve Picked Up After Atlantic Flight
London reports Harry G. Hawker and Lieut. Commander MacKenzie Grieve were rescued at sea and landed in Scotland after their failed Atlantic crossing attempt from St. John’s. They are in good health aboard a British warship off the Orkneys, en route to London to be hailed as survivors of the perilous voyage.
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Harry G. Hawker
MacKenzie Grieve
Atlantic Ocean
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Scotland
Assov
Atlan Ocean
Orkneys
International Film Service
Hawker
Grieve
Consolat E Prize Offered for Atlantic Heavyweight Fight
A London event at Alig Mall announced a consolation prize of 3 090 pounds for the defeat of Mawker and Greve in the first heavyweight bout across the Atlantic. The purse was set to 0 000 for the main prize.
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Alig Mall
Acros
Mawker and Greve
Cassma liner Cassandra skirts iceberg damage near St Johns
St Johns Newfoundland May 25 report says the Donaldson liner Cassandra struck an iceberg about 160 miles off the Race and is not seriously damaged. She is proceeding to St Johns under her own power with wireless updates indicating minor damage.
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