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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 16, 1919
Page
6
Paris reports newspapers fear Germany could gain a diplomatic victory despite military defeat as London telegrams say Prince Max of Baden faces opposition to the peace terms from Liberals and Labourites abroad amid rising anti treaty sentiment.
President Ebert lodges a formal protest with General Nugent at Spa over the Rhine Republic proclamation. The French High Command is blamed for provoking the move, Coblenz agitators strike in protest, and American troops threaten deportation to end the disruption. Dr Dorden says the republic will honor Versailles terms.
New York June 7 The New York Times Washington correspondent reports the State Department says claims of American citizens against Germany stemming from submarine warfare and seizure of American property total one billion dollars.
Turkish delegates reportedly accept loss of Armenia Mesopotamia and Thrace but oppose Greek control of Smyrna. They place wartime responsibility on the Young Turks.
Count Renner arrives from Austria and says Austrians are profoundly disappointed with the terms. He argues the measures are harsher than those on Germany and threaten Austrian destruction. He warns the terms are impossible to sign and could push Austria toward Bolshevism.
A June 13 gathering at Albert Hall presided by Viscount Grey of Fallodon drew leaders including Lord Robert Cecil and J J Clynes to push the League of Nations campaign. Cecil noted Britain’s single representative on the Council and the need for consent for vital decisions.
Reports from the Council of Four dialogue with M. Daderewski show Poland saying it suffered little in the war and that frontier modifications may be considered. Polish delegate Memeyr argued concessions to Germany are unjust both territorially and economically and that surrender of Upper Silesia would leave Poland at Germany’s mercy, deprive Poles of coal and mines, and paralyze industry.
Readable fragments describe 200000 Polish troops under General Holler poised in the north to move on Danzig. Austro-Hungarian generals are noted but redirected toward Silesian aims as forces face Russian and Galician lines on the Ukrainian frontier.
A Yurich message from Paris reports Spar tacish aspirations in Bavyeris gaining strength. Catholics seek a Catholic State of Central Fraanc by uniting with Tyrel Austrian Germans. Independent Socialists aim to forge a southern state aligned with a majority socialist regime, aiming to dominate Germany.
OCR fragment discusses separate peace with the Entente as more advantageous than concessions to the German Empire. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.
Reported in Vienna that Russian Bolsheviki crossed the Galician boundary aiming to unite with the Hungarian Bolshevik faction. The move signals alliance efforts amid evolving war conditions.
A county meeting chaired by J Canns discussed uniform speed limits across district roads. Delegates from the Canterbury Automobile Association pushed for a standard 10 mph to 15 mph range, while locals argued for higher limits on open rural roads and lower limits in populated areas. a subcommittee was urged to report a final proposal soon.
China reports say the anti Japanese boycott backed by the National Association and university students is spreading widely. Pekin correspondent notes authorities are unable to check the movement.
The Anglo American Association of Pekin condemns the Peace Conference decision to transfer German rights in Shantung to Japan. It urges the American and British governments to seek a new and fairer settlement to prevent discord between China and Japan.
About one hundred Gordon Highlanders and several London Scottish personnel refuse embarkation for India to protest sending overseas volunteers enlisted in 1915. The piece also notes British government stock tallies for copper and other metals, wartime trade shifts, and a general strike in Italian port cities over living costs tied to postwar conditions.
Ayng Nilsson and Frank Farnum star in In Judgement Of at His Majesty's Theatre. The love drama features a young woman with second sight guiding away a falsely accused lover. The program also presents a wild life study, Scarlet Runner finale, a thrilling motor race, a comic reel, and a dramatic windup with a car explosion.
An ad warns of poisoning from absorbed toxins when constipated and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as the safest cure for constipation. It claims permanent relief and gentle bowel stimulation, contrasting with violent purgatives, and also touts Nazol for coughs and colds across all ages.
Relatives of soldiers being shipped home are urged to ensure proper hygiene supplies like winecuss and handle pathogens with care. The article notes reduced canteen space and War-related supply issues, advising patrons to stock up and maintain health. People are reminded to take preventive measures during winter illnesses and to follow strong immune-boosting routines.
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