Treaty Makes Berlin Responsible for All Losses Declares
A public dispatch from Versailles outlines Germany agreeing to pay 5 billion dollars initial damages and to reimburse civilian losses to allied nations. It details Alsace Lorraine, Saar Basin, Danzig, and East Prussia changes, and calls for trial of the Kaiser and acceptance of the League of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Alsace Lorraine
Saar Basin
Danzig
Belgium
Denmark
East Prussia
Upper Silesia
Poland
Foe
Kaiser
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Europe
Morocco
Wat
Siam
Siberian
Czecho-Slovakia
Saarcom Basin
Silesia
Egypt
Germans Will Sign But Won't Pay Indemnity
German delegates at the peace congress say they will sign the treaty but refuse to pay indemnity. Italy to administer Fiume as a League mandate until 1923, then return to Italy. Allies guard France in a new pact as Wilson plans talks with Pershing in Paris.
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Orlando
Italy
Fiume
France
Paris
May
Germany
Weimar
Versailles
Versiulles
Vittorio Orlando
Baron Sonnino
Rome
Faust
White House
Council of Four
Eume
League of Nations
Pero
Adriatic
Agran
Iso
United States
Great Britain
Echo de Paris
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Wilson Wild
Wilson
General Pershing
Wclack
What Germany Must Do to Gain Peace
A proposed postwar peace program outlines Germany’s obligations including loss of territories such as Alsace Lorraine and Danzig, internationalization of key regions, reparations, limits on trade and military forces, and accountability measures. It calls forLeague of Nations principles without full membership and a trial for the ex Kaiser by an international court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Kaiser
Holland
League of Nations
E Allied and Associated Powers
Iban
Vig
League
Magnody
Schleswig
East Prussia
International High Court
Rhine
Sweden hit by worst floods in years across north
Stockholm reports abnormal rains and snowmelt causing floods in north Sweden. Estimates put damage over 8 million dollars. Avalanches and landslides in the Tromsoe district. Three farms washed into the sea. Twelve deaths. Two cities Sel leftea and Whernesand isolated. Rail embankments washed away and bridges damaged. Entire villages isolated. Animals missing in the flood currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
Tromsoe
Selleftea
Whernesand
Metz Mayoral Appeal Urges Petition To Protect France
Metz reports an appeal from the mayor inviting all residents of Alsace and Lorraine to sign a petition urging France to protect itself economically politically and militarily by placing Germany behind the Rhine. The petition targets President Poincare Premier Clemenceau and the presiding officers of the chamber and senate.
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Metz
Alsace
Lorraine
France
Germany
Poinenve
Clemenceau
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
GOP Mayor Elected in Baltimore After 20 Years
In Baltimore on Tuesday Republican William S. Broening won the mayoralty over Democrat George Weems Williams by about 9,500 votes. Republican Peter Tome won the city comptroller post while Democrats carried both chambers of the city council.
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Altimore
May
Republiicans
Willian S. Broening
George Weems Williams
Broening
Peter ¥. Tome
New Governor for Canada Rumored as Devonshire to Retire
London May 8 The Duke of Devonshire is expected to retire as governor general of Canada and the Mail says the post may go to the Earl of Athlone Marys brother who would have succeeded the Duke of Connaught but for his army duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Devonshire
Canada
Earl of Athlone
Mary
Duke of Connaught
War memory and artillery feats in World War I era notes
The fragment reflects veterans recounting trench life and new weapons in France. It contrasts old phrases and trench Britain with American experiences, noting grenades rifles shelling, and French artillery pride with rapid gun placements and improvised traction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cow: Barron
Wall Street Journal
The Charm of a Beautiful Skin
Women seek a flawless complexion and freckle removal with Freckola extra strong. The ad promises quick, easy results to enhance charm and appearance. Available at drug stores and toilet counters.
How He Got Needed Umbrella
An anecdote recalls Australia’s premier Hughes retrieving an umbrella through an unlikely incident. On a rain night he sheltered in a doorway and confronted a boy with a large umbrella. The boy dropped the umbrella and fled, leaving Hughes without trouble and the umbrella.
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Wom
Hughes
Austriia
Tie
Tifa
Mr. Hughes
Letter From a Kansas City Aviator Sparks Mystery
A Kansas City aviator receives a personal letter from a man claiming shared affection with his wife. The note requests a reply and hints at an emotional rift, all attached to a mysterious postcard appearing in the Great Lakes Recruit. The exchange centers on romantic entanglements and possible deception hinted by the writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Kansas City
Mary
Local Notes From Silverville and Bedford Area
Isabelle White of Bedford and Miss Edith Dorsett are mentioned in town notes. Residents report frost damage to fruit and garden crops. A Sunday all day meeting and baptizing occurred at Silverville. Cora Presswell’s death prompted Dora Dorsett to travel to Bedford. Eighth grade graduates head to Huron Thursday night for commencement. Local families attended Mrs. William Williams funeral in Salem. Several residents visited Bedford and Huron. Theodore Glaziner’s son Theodore arrived safely in New York from overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Dorsett
Bedford
Cora Presswell
Jack Glaziner
Theodore
New York
Local Folks and Visitors Attend Church and Visits
A collection of brief notes from Huron recounts Warren Sutton’s trip to Shoals on business, Mrs. Kate Burton and son visiting Bedford, Homer McCart from Bedford visiting homefolks, and several other residents from Shoals Bedford Mitchell and surrounding areas attending church, revival events, or visiting relatives over the weekend. Names include Dr. W H Brings, Mrs. Char lie Sorrells, Earl Bowden, and Rev. Allen among others.
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Associated Powers
Committee On Public Information
Julius
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Aeronautia Sec
Germanys
Helgoland
Kiel Canal
Alsace -Lor
Raine
City of
Allen A. Wilkinson Lumber Company
North Street
Bedford, Indiana
Baltimore
Wm. F. Broening
Gn Tormy
Secross Landers
Helme
L. & Kirklind
Leslie
Bowden
Isabelle White
Edith
Dorsett
Willie Hatfield
Silverville
Charlie Craig
Newcastle
David Puncan
Silverville Sumday
Huron
Salem
William Williams
Lénora
Hazel
Marvel Wagner
Fay Terry
Daniel Snow
Dee Gerkin
Glenn Terry
Me. McClure
Russell
Anna Murphy
Warren Sutton
Shoals
Kate Burton and
Homer McCart
Katie Stiles
Louis Williams
Soal Bridges
Mae York
Kentucky
Frank Ball
Mitchell
W. HH. Brings
Charlie Sorrells
Earl Bowden
Church of God
Sarah McNiece
Margaret Chanman
Howard Johnson
Chas. Robbins
Donald Williams
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Rev. Allen
Indianapolis
Mr. Allen
Parson
Baptist Church
Heitmyer
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