Allies reject German economic claims in harsh reply
Paris May 23 Allies refuse to accept German economic arguments and accuse the German commission of exaggeration. The reply notes Germany’s reckoning ignores losses from war and emphasizes shipping destruction and coal shortages as the blame and burden for the postwar order. It states Germany must bear its share of the costs and consequences.
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Paris
Germany
German Economic Commission
Brockdorff-Rantzau
Plan for 100000 strong army and universal military training
Representative Kahn of California urges immediate congressionally approved expansion to a standing army of 100000 backed by universal military training He would withdraw American troops from Europe claiming the US is not a world policeman and that troops should return home. He cites dissatisfaction among soldiers and frictions with French and British forces.
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Washington
Mey
Kahn
California
House
Europe
Congress
League of Nations
Rhine
France
England
Loving Hands Honor Our Hero Dead in France
Memorial Day thoughts turn to the boys who gave their lives for world freedom as American and French groups plan to decorate graves in France. Strong acts of reconstruction and tribute preserve memories of the fallen across the seas.
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Loving Hands
France
Coolville Gears Up for Memorial Day Service
Coolville plans a large Memorial Day event on May 30 featuring Hon. David F. Turner of Parkersburg as speaker, with music by the Coolville brass band and a children’s program. Town leaders expect hundreds from outside the town.
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Coolville
David F. Turner
Parkersburg
Yanks Ready at Rhine Coblenz Move of Troops Under War Basis
Redistribution of American forces in the Coblenz bridgehead area as a precaution if Germany signs the treaty. From 25 000 to 35 000 troops moved by motor trucks from west to east of the Rhine, to be completed soon. Non military property sales to Germans halted and fraternizing rules strictly enforced.
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Coblenz
Rhine
China Not Ready to Sign Treaty
Wellington reports that China will not sign the peace treaty without reservations and is still weighing action. A Chicago man has built a reinforced concrete freight car hailed by railroad men as a significant achievement.
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China
Chicago
Explosion at Douglass Starch Plant Kills Dozens
Cedar Rapids reports the Douglass Starch plant fire claims thirty two lives with eleven bodies recovered by noon and twenty one more missing. Officials fear the missing are dead as heat and flames overwhelmed workers. Search of debris to continue after ruins cool.
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Cedar Rapids, JR
Sixth Cousin of Elyria Woman Dies in France
Mrs. Fred Hotow learned that her cousin Frank Bollmer drowned accidentally in France. This marks the sixth cousin of Mrs. Hotow to die in the war.
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Elyria
Fred Hotow
Frank Bollmer
France
Impersonating Salvation Army Solicitor Again Persists
A man who twice ignored orders to cease collecting subscriptions on the streets resumed today after noon. He delivered a fiery speech at the court house corner denouncing the quit orders for funds for soldiers returning from France and then left for Nelsonville where police confronted him.
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Salvation Army
Porter
Court House
France
Nelsonville
Water Comes First College Beverage Poll Result
Columbia seniors chose water as their favorite beverage in a campus poll on May 23. Beer finished second, followed by milk in third place.
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New York
Columbia
Unusual six week old Holstein-Durham calf sale
Athens county reports frosts and corn borer activity but notes an extraordinary calf sale. Moore & Coon of The Plains sold a six weeks old Holstein-Durham heifer weighing 131 pounds at twenty cents per pound for 26.29 with a $5.80 hide, totaling 32.05.
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Athens County
Moore & Coon
Plains
Passing of the Saloon May Be Not So Dead
Ohio inspectors received instructions for the passing of John Barleycorn on the last shopping day. The licensees with 305 dollar permits in large cities will be watched. Anti-Saloon League and Ohio Home Rule Association clash as wets and drys trade barbs over enforcement and lawfulness.
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Columbus
State Liquor License Commission
John Barleycorn
J. Barleycorn
Ohio
Anti-Saloon League
Ohio Home Rule Assosication
Wets
Drys
Senators Propose Broad War Time Prohibition Bill
Washington May 23 Republicans Senators Sheppard and Jones introduced a wartime prohibition enforcement bill set to take effect July 1. The measure would create a prohibition commissioner under the treasury secretary with broad powers and a $3.5 million first year budget. It bans alcohol in medicines except under strict permits and covers distilled malt and vinous liquors, making possession manufacture sale transport and even home stills unlawful.
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Washington
Sheppard and Jones
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Auto Thief Goes Back to Hocking
John Bisch a foreigner was arrested by Chief Porter on a plain drunk charge and will be arraigned before Mayor Woodworth. Louis White captured after a seven hour chase and taken to Logan by the county sheriff will answer auto theft charges. The car belonged to Andrew Burns of Haydenville who retrieved the vehicle after Burns arrived in town.
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John Bisch
Chief Porter
Woodworth
Louis White
Parker
Logan
Hocking County
Andrew Burns
Haydenville
Burns
Jacksonville Couple Freed From Custody
William West 55 and Edith North 15 of Jacksonville were released Wednesday on the prosecutor Bartels recommendation after arrest at Union Station Monday night while en route to West Virginia. They were detained for investigation.
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Jacksonville
William West
Edith North
Bartels
Union Station
West Virginia
Sightseers bus to get shock proof seats on Chicago Boulevards
Michigan Boulevard in Chicago sees a plan to install shock proof seats on sightseers buses. Report notes windiness on the boulevard, a well known highbrow promenade, as officials push the safety measure.
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Chicago
Michigan Boulevard
Detroit Man Calls Drunken Taxi Charge a Five Dollar Fee
In Detroit on May 23, John Struple told police after a call to headquarters that he was drunk and that the taxi fare was five dollars. The exchange highlights a police response to a driving situation and a reference to the car fare quoted by a judge.
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Detroit
Mich
John Struple
Special Insurance For Soldier Reinstates Ex-soldiers at Lower Premiums
Ex soldiers with expired insurance can reinstate at lower rates by switching to a new policy of one thousand dollars or more. Rates for a 25 year old include 15.24 for ordinary life and 39.34 for a twenty year endowment, with six month reinstatement by paying premiums and health statement. If lapse exceeds six months a medical exam is required. Dividends accrue yearly and after one year policies gain cash or loan value.
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Department
Red Cross
Uncle Samuel
Cox Predicted to Veto Busbey Fouts Highway Bill
In Columbus on May 23 Governor Cox is expected to veto the Busbey Fouts road measure citing a breach of the Smith one per cent law. Republicans plan to pass it over the veto when the legislature reconvenes Monday.
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Columbus
Cox
Senate clash over Russian policy marks opening day
Senate Democrats and Republicans brace for a test on Hiram Johnson’s demand for a statement of U.S. Russian policy. Johnson aims to force a vote, with Poindexter and King ready to press broader issues, including Omsk recognition and bolshevik expulsions. The House proceeds on money bills, with a $1 billion railroad and district funds likely next.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Foreign Relations Committee
Poindexter
King
Omsk
United States
Sherman and
Reed
League
Sherman
House Appropriations Committee
District of Columbia
Big Four discuss Austrian treaty terms in Paris
United Press text reports the Big Four debated military and prisoner of war terms for Austria. The reparation section was finished, and a delay in resolving Polish Ukrainian territorial disputes was agreed until Paderewski's arrival.
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Paris
No Progress in Ford Case Ends Week of Libel Trial
MT CLEMENS Mich May 23 No evidence was expected at today’s session of the Henry Ford Tribune libel suit and the second week of the trial was to close without a witness. Attorney Murphey argued the brief seeking a limit on evidence and said the Tribune must stay within the four corners of their editorial.
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MT. Clemens
Mich
Henry Ford- Tribune
Murphey
Ford
Tribune
Four Corners
Small Force to Remain in France After Repatriation
Washington reports an occupation force of up to 100000 will stay in France for a short period. After releasing the Fourth and Fifth regular army divisions for early convoy, only the First Second and Third divisions remain in France awaiting assignment. The Fourth and Fifth are in Germany and preparing to return home.
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France
Washington
Germany
Kaiser Trial Is Far Distant
Paris dispatch reports Wilhelm Hohenzollern’s trial remains months away. Allies will not move until the peace treaty is ratified, with possible extradition talks tied to Dutch approval. The Dutch delegation confirms no formal extradition request has been made yet.
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Paris
Wilhelm Hohenzollern
Holland
van Karnabeek
United Press
Masons Schedule Special Communions At Para Mathia Lodge
Special communications of Para mathia Lodge No 25 F and A M on May 20 22 and 23 will conduct Master Mason Entered Apprentice and Master Mason work Roy Hinchman W M J A Balmer Sec note 5 19 5.
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Paramathia Lodge No. 25
Roy Hinchman
W. M. J. A. Balmer
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