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President Wilson unveils a revised covenant as the plenary session adjourns with French and Japanese amendments withdrawn. Sir Eric Drummond is named to be the first League of Nations secretary general. Belgium Brazil Greece and Spain will join the major powers in the League Council.
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Three U S Naval Fliers Named to Lead Atlantic Flight
The Navy Department announced five crew members for three hydro air planes NC-1 NC-3 and NC-4 set to attempt an Atlantic crossing next month. Commanders J H Towers A C Read and P N L Bellinger will be the plane commanders with Towers in general charge of the expedition. The airships will fly from Rockaway Point Long Island to begin the voyage.
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Revised Labor Clauses and German Envoys at Versailles
At the peace conference in Paris the Council of Four presented a treaty provision to prosecute former Emperor William by a five judge court for a supreme offence against morality and treaty sanctity. The League Covenant, revised and moved by Wilson, was adopted by the plenary session without a dissent.
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Government to Return Cable Lines to Private Ownership
Washington dispatch reports Congress will act to relinquish government control of American cable lines by May 10 and restore telegraph and telephone systems to private ownership immediately after enactment. The move follows a pledge to repeal federal ownership and return critical communications infrastructure to private operators.
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Seaplane Crash Drowns Man. Aviator Escapes with Minor Injuries
John Lester Allen of Dorchester drowned when a seaplane engine failed high above the Charles River. Winthrop E. Nightengale, a former naval aviation instructor, escaped with slight injuries as the craft plunged into the river during the incident yesterday afternoon.
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Gompers Not Expected To Make Quick Recovery
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, was injured when a Broadway surface car collided with a taxicab in which he rode. A physician bulletin said he rested well and his condition was favorable but his two fractured ribs and other injuries may prove serious due to his age of 69.
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Showers and Cooler for New England Forecast
Forecast for southern New England calls for showers Tuesday and cooler temperatures in Massachusetts with Wednesday expected to be fair. Northern New England also sees Tuesday showers and cooler conditions in Vermont, with Wednesday likely fair. Winds along the coasts shift from moderate south to northwest in the north and middle Atlantic regions and remain moderate west and northwest inland.
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Wilson Explains Changes in Peace Conference Speech
President Wilson outlines changes in policy during the plenary session of the peace conference, detailing adjustments to proposed treaties and strategic positions as nations listen. The address emphasizes cooperation, adjustment of terms, and aiming for a durable postwar settlement.
President Discusses Changes to League Covenant Text
The speaker notes alterations to the League of Nations covenant after reviewing its updated text. He explains he will not read the full covenant, but outlines key modifications and their implications to the audience.
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Harry Lauder Knighted for Empire Service During War
London reports Sir Harry Lauder the Scot comedian knighted for empire service during the war. Baseball results show New York 5 Boston 4 and New York 3 Philadelphia 2 in extra innings with Rain affecting several games across leagues.
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