Wilson to Reply to Hon Queried on Peace Terms
The American delegation believes Herr Scheidemann’s objections to the treaty are unfounded. They state the treaty aligns with Wilson’s disarmament and colonial principles and colonies pass to the League of Nations via mandatories. Verbal negotiations may occur in detail but broad verbal talks will be rejected.
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Herr Scheidemann
League of Nations
Paris
Wilson
Schheldemann
Versailles
Herr Schietemann
Germany
League
Herr Schiedemann
Utah Over-Subscribes Victory Loan Quota
Loyal residents of Utah exceed the state quota for the Victory Loan drive. Salt Lake City reports Utah subscribed to $14,221,700 against a $13,851,900 target, marking a substantial oversubscription for the war bond campaign.
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Bee Hive
Salt Lake City
Utah
United States
Navy Requisition Steel for Battleship Construction
The navy department will requisition steel under war emergency powers for battleship construction. The price will be set later based on market conditions and quotations rather than steelmakers' books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
British Sink Red Gunboat on Dvina River
British river flotilla with airplanes engaged Bolshevik gunboat on the Dvina river Sunday. Allied forces also bombarded along the Vaga river amid clash with enemy batteries and fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archangel
Dvina
Vaga River
Murder Suspect Dies in Jail in Worthind
Eugene Tuck, held on charges of killing his wife Hed Wednesday, died in the county jail after a brief illness of about a half hour. Authorities ruled death due to natural causes.
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Worthind
Eugene Tuck
Layman Chosen as Moderator in Presbyterian Assembly
J Willis Baer of Pasadena ab banker was elected moderator at the first layman chosen as the church's highest officer. This historic selection marks the first time a layman has held the role.
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St. Louis
J. Willis Baer
Pasadena
Presbyterian Church In
United States
Suffragists Win Support in Congress Hope for Vote
Washington reports a boost to the Susan B. Anthony suffrage effort as Senator-elect Henry W. Keys of New Hampshire says he will support the measure increasing prospects for adoption by Congress.
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Washington
Congress
Henry W. Keys
New Hampshire
Planes Fail Transatlantic Hop From Trepassey
Navy seaplanes NC 1 and NC 2 at Trepassey Newfoundland attempted a hop Thursday but failed and returned. Officials expect another trial later as conditions improve.
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Trepassey
N. F
Navy
Oregon crop labor drive targets thousands before May
J. W. Brewer, federal farm help specialist, announces that Oregon must recruit 8000 to 10000 roenders for the berry and fruit crop ahead of May 25 to safeguard the harvest in Portland Oregon.
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Oregon
Portland
J. W. Brewer
Wilson Defends Americans in Paris Speech
President Wilson addressed the French Academy of Moral and Political Sciences and rejected the idea that Americans are chiefly materialists or dollar worshippers. He defended the American people as guided by other values and ideals.
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Wilson
Paris
French Academy of Moral and Political Sciences
Winnipeg Strike Paralyzes City Across 30,000 Workers
Police voted to strike but were ordered to stay on duty as 30 000 workers from ten unions walked out in Winnipeg Manitoba causing widespread disruption. Firemen gas and waterworks workers and train staff joined with others while some services continued. No violence reported.
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Winnipeg
Trade and Labor Council
Robertson
Labor Council
Nation responds to call oversubscribes fifth war loan
Washington report shows the fifth and final U S war loan oversubscribed as subscriptions flood in on the last day of the campaign. Banks cannot count the avalanche of subscriptions for days and final totals will take almost two weeks to determine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Baker Approves National Guard Reorganization Plan
Secretary Baker informally endorsed rebuilding the national guard along prewar lines. The War Department would favor units matching the sixteen divisions used in France, allowing states to supply those same formations.
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Washington
National Guard
Baker
War Department
France
To Free Men Wed Overseas
Soldiers who married abroad may be discharged on arrival in the United States, the War Department informed port commanders of embarkation. The notice clarifies eligibility for immediate discharge after wartime marriages overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Miller Named Governor of Alsace Lorraine by French Cabinet
Alexandre Miller and President Poincare signed a decree appointing Miller former minister of war as governor of Alsace Lorraine. His headquarters will be at Strassburg and the appointment follows the cabinet meeting.
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Poincare
France
Alexandre Miller
Alsnce-Lorraine
Strassburg
California to Oust Yellow Tenants Move Aims
California launches movement to terminate leaseholds of all non white tenants on lands and to open reclaimed territory to white settlers, especially returning soldiers.
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California
San Francisco
Labor Fights Pool Mall Closing in Amarillo Hearing
Federal court in Amarillo set for Monday June 16 to hear a Dallas labor case challenging fees related to air transportation against the attorney general. The dispute seeks to halt actions affecting Texas pools or halls pending outcome.
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Labor Fights Pool
Amarillo
Texes
Dallas
Air
Texas
Austrians Arrive at St Germain for Peace Delegation
Karl Renner the Austrian chancellor arrived at St Germain near Paris on May 14 with his peace delegation. They will meet Allied powers to discuss terms for peace while avoiding a German welcome. Crowds show mild curiosity as security and strict regulations frame the arrival.
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Paris
Karl Renner
St. Germain
M. Chalell
Seine
Versailles
Renner
Lloyd George Declines Irish Envoy Delegation Reception
Reports say Frank P. Walsh Edward F Dunne and Michael F F Kryan Irish society representatives in the United States will not be received by Prime Minister Lloyd George on their trip to Paris nor accorded any official or semi official recognition.
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London
Frank P. Walsh
Edward F. Dunne
Michael FF. Kryan
United States
Dublin
Ireland
Lloyd George
Paris
Allies Prepare Measures If Germany Refuses Peace
Paris reports that Marshal Mosh has been sent to the Rhine by the council of four to take further subjugation actions should Germany’s delegates reject the peace treaty.
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Paris
Germany
Marshal Mosh
Rhine
Council of Four
Metal Workers Endorse Mooney Strike in Coast Council
The Pacific Coast Metal Trades council representing 250000 shipyards and metal workers adopts a resolution endorsing the proposed nationwide strike on behalf of Thomas J Mooney.
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Mooney
Oakland
Cal
Thomas J. Mooney
Pacific Coast Metal Trades Council
Belgium Mine Explosion Wrecks Avon-Olply Near Mons
An explosion and mine collapse at Avon-Olply near Mons Belgium killed several miners and injured many more. Five and seventeen severely injured have been pulled from the shaft as rescue efforts continue.
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Brussels
Avon-Olply
Mons
Federal raid targets moonshine still near Oregon City
Federal officers raided a moonshine still about a mile from the Dunl atin river near herd in Oregon City. They found roughly sixty gallons of sour mash ready for distilling.
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Oregon City
Ove
Dunlatin River
Herd
Cheaper Wheat Assured by Barnes After Grain Conference
New York May 14 Julius Barnes wheat director announced an immediate price reduction likely to reach producers, handlers, and bakers. He said trades could bind to guaranteed prices and adjust if world factors justify a lower basis, with the difference paid by the wheat director. A large movement of new winter wheat will start in six weeks, with continued corporate control to prevent port and interior market congestion.
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New York
Julius Barnes
Barnes
Congress
Grain Corporation
Doctor Simon Flexner Studies Sleeping Sickness
Dr. Simon Flexner, a renowned bacteriologist and head of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, has been directing significant attention to sleeping sickness and encephalitis lethargica that has appeared in America.
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Simon Flexner
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
America
Council of Four Weighs Germany Peace Refusal
Reported discussion at the Council of Four Saturday included the possibility of Germany refusing to sign the peace and what steps should follow if that happens.
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Germany
Paris
Council of Four
Willard Dempsey Heavyweight Fight Arena Work Set
Toledo plans arena work for the Willard Dempsey heavyweight championship on July 4. The start date announced is Saturday May 17 by Frank B. Piournoy assistant to Tex Mekaril.
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Toledo
Ohio
Frank B. Piournoy
Tex Mekaril
Germany Refuses Peace Treaty Demands. Allies Brace Action
Paris reports a second rebuff by the peace conference council as Germany again objects to terms and labor rules. Marshal Foch on the Rhine signals decisive measures if Germany does not sign. Berlin witnesses a red flag protest mob shouting anti Entente slogans outside the Adlon hotel after a 10 000 strong rally at the Reichstag.
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Paris
Germany
Council of Four
Versailles
Marshal Foch
Rhine
Berlin
Mien
Hotel Adlon
Reichstag
Brandenburg Gate
Parisey
Adlon
Rule of Reds Scored by Lee
Columbus Ohio. W G Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen declares the union is 100 percent American and rejects any plan to unite all people into a common misery for experiments in bettering conditions. He spoke during a convention address Thursday.
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Columbus
Brotherhood of Railroad
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Rantzau Explains Stance on Peace Treaty
Berlin Count von Brockdorff Rantzau, head of the German peace delegation, reading three notes to Premier Clemenceau explained that the treaty in its present form could not be accepted or signed because its terms cannot be fulfilled.
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Berlin
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Clemenceau
Rumanians May Withdraw From Paris Peace Talks
Advices from Paris say Romania may pull out of the Geneva peace conference over the Banat division decision. Premier Bratianu and the Romanian delegation threaten to quit unless terms are modified.
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Geneva
Paris
Council
Banat
Serbia
Rumania
Bratiano
British Admiral to Lead Allied Fleet for Schleswig Plebiscite
An unnamed British Admiral will command British American and French forces heading to Schleswig with a small land landing to maintain order and enforce fair play during the plebiscite deciding if Schleswig should be German or Danish.
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Paris
Schleswig
California girl and Chicago youth wed in local ceremony
Francis Burton Harrison the governor general of the Philippine Islands and Elizabeth Wrentmore a UC Berkeley student were married here on Thursday. The event linked prominent figures in a ceremony described in local society notes.
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Harrison
California
Chicago
Francis Burton Harrison
Phillipine Islands
Elizabeth Wrentmore
University of California At Berkeley
Cal
Madison calf brings record price at auction
Florham Leader reports a 4 2 month old Guernsey bull calf sold at auction for 25 000 dollars, setting a new record price for its breed. The event took place Thursday, reflecting strong demand for prize cattle in Madison, New Jersey.
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Madison
N. J
Florham
Guernsey
Unemployment Rise Reported by U S Employment Service
The May 15 release notes an unemployment increase for the week ending May 10. Among eighty three cities surveyed, twelve showed labor shortages while the rest had adequate hiring conditions.
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Washington
United Sates Employment Service
Fruit value in California crops hits 160 million
California fruit crops nuts and olives are valued at about 160.8 million dollars for 1918. State horticultural commissioner George W. Hecke announced figures showing a rise from 150.8 million dollars in the previous year.
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Sacramento
Cal
California
George W H. Hecke
Women learn highbrow cooking in a fireless kitchen
A housewife notes a college trained aprB.ter visiting a top cooking lab describes a white tiled kitchen with a dishwashing machine and long work tables. They had dinner in a fireless cooker with a stew and other foods from a delicate sea, highlighting contrast with a conventional home kitchen.
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Apr Ater
New York World
Dickens Love of Humanity Praised by Sheriff Lyell
Sheriff Lyell of the Scottish bar spoke before the Glasgow Dickens society praising Dickens for his love of humanity and his drive to right wrongs. He noted Dickens’s genius and his ability to evoke deep pathos free from sentimentality, and suggested Tommy Traddis as a lawyer to poke at barristers’ misperceptions.
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Dickens
Sheriff Lyell
Glasgow
Dickens Society
Tommy Traddies
Famous Fleet Street as Street of Adventure
A. A. Methley in A Child's Guide to London calls Fleet Street the Street of Adventure praising its world news hub. He notes telegraph wires above and wonders how medieval London would fit the name during tumultuous eras and famous street stories.
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Fleet Street
A. A. Methley
London
Froissart
First Thrift Day Marks National Thrift Effort
The first thrift day in America was August 11, 1015. California celebrated the day after Governor Johnson proclaimed it. The occasion opened the thrift congress at the Panama-Pacific Exposition by the American Society for Thrift, as reported by Thrift Magazine.
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America
California
Johnson
Panama- Pacific Exposition
American Society For Thrift
Thrift Magazine
Christian Unity Quote About Helping the Injured Brother
A Christian Herald aphorism stresses practical charity over questions of name or affiliation when aiding a wounded neighbor. It urges unity and action on the road to healing rather than division.
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The
Christian Herald
Hate at Bedroom Slippers Reworked Into New Use
Old worn felt hate slippers, too damaged to repair, are repurposed into bedroom slippers for daily use.
Don’t Meet Them Often. Husband’s Fault Questioned Ad Text
A brief 1 magazine advertisement asks if it is always the husband’s fault and notes some things husbands never caused, emphasizing rarity. The fragment attributes the remark to Hanses Olty.
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Magasion
Hanses Olty
Phonograph-like Bamboo Sound Boxes Mentioned in China
A historical note describes gel conveyed in bamboo tubes used in China long ago. One writer cites boxes that reproduced voices of the dead, a device reminiscent of a phonograph and linked to war time practices.
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China
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