Foch's Rise and Fears in Postwar France
The article recounts Marshal Foch's demand for sole command and Paris officials' fear of civilian interference. It notes past French chiefs like Joffre Neville and Petain serving under government orders, while Foch resisted civilian limits, prompting unease about his potential as a political dictator and efforts to downplay his hero status.
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Marshal Foch
France
Becau
Rhine
Chamber of Deputies
Joffre
Neville
Champagne
Petain
Foch
General Foch
Prezator Clemenceau
Ferdinand Foch
David Lloyd George
Boulanger
Foch’s power curtailed yet fears linger in France after war
The French government sought to limit Marshal Foch after arming him for armistice talks. He warned France might face a future German attack and claimed losses up to the Rhine, unsettling officials who disputed his authority and sought to downplay his comments.
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Marshal Joffre
Marshal Foch
Supreme War Council
France
Rhine
Foreign Office
Germany
Foch
Foch as Possible Dictator Sparks French Political Debate
The article weighs Marshal Foch's potential to seize power amid postwar unrest. It notes French distrust of dictatorship, contrasts Foch with Pershing Haig and Diaz, and suggests hidden support or opposition among the public. The piece concludes that Foch’s strong, honest image may hinder a bid while foreshadowing political shifts ahead of Clemenceau’s era.
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Foch
General Pershing
America
Field Marshal Haig
England
France
Pershing
Europe
Admiral Beatty
Diaz
Italy
Marshal Foch
Clemenceau
Opposition to Clemenceau Hardens In Treaty Debates
Commentary notes that allied critics gain leverage against Clemenceau as France weighs signing the treaty. It suggests the public debate will intensify once terms are public, forcing Clemenceau to present a forceful defense of the agreement.
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Clemenceau
France
Foch demands France refuse to sign treaty
Marshal Foch declares France inadequate militarily and insists on strong Rhine bridge heads with longer occupation than 15 years. He criticizes the peace conference for not adopting his guarantees of safety and warns of a possible political crisis in France.
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Foch
France
Rhine
Marshal Foch
Germany
Demand for 101st fund division by veterans
About 50 veterans from the 101st Infantry pressed City Hall for an equal share of the 101st Auxiliary fund and accountability. They sought action by Colonel Logan and two chaplains, with a mass meeting planned at East Armory and a delegation to Mayor Peters, after visiting Youne’s Hotel and the LeAttle Building to raise their grievances.
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East Armory
101St
11St Auxiliary
Logan
11St
101St Infantry
Peters
1Wo1st
James J. Phelan
Youne
Fund scrutiny over 101st Auxiliary aid sparks demands
A former 101st infantry member group pressed for an accounting of about $50,000 held by the Ladies Auxiliary. They accuse officers of lavish parties and delay in distributing funds while many veterans report hardship. Officials defend the use of the money for sweaters, clothing, and family relief, with plans to decide future distribution at a Newton Street rally.
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France
The
101St
Auxiliary Association
101St Infantry
Phelan
Hyer
Federal Trust Company
Trust Company
Mr. Hyer
Haley
Abraham Sundock
Headquarters Company
City Hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Joseph H. O'Niel
Federal Trust Comany
Robert C. Carver
Boston
Massachusetts
Fast Armory
Newton Street
Logan
Italian Premier signals talks on Dalmatia for Fiume gain
Paris report states Premier Orlando sent a note from Rome indicating readiness to pursue negotiations with the other powers based on a Balfor e letter. Premiers Clemenceau and Lloyd George presented the plan on his Paris departure. The writer says Italy will accept Dalmatia concessions to secure Fiume, even using temporary League of Nations formats if needed.
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Paris
Orlando
Rome
Arthur J. Balfour
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Echo de Paris
Dalmatia
Fiume
League of Nations
Italy Likely Represented at Peace Congress
Paris May 6 Italy is set to be represented at the peace congress as credentials of its delegates were handed to the German plenipotentiaries at Versailles this morning. The official announcement was issued this evening.
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Italy
Fiume
Dalmatian
Versailles
Crespi
Portugal
Council of Four
Paris
Associated Press
Cutter Sought in Barre Death
State and local investigators in Barre Vermont seek a stonecutter linked to the body of Mrs. Harry E. Broadwell found in a garden plot. Police plan to question him about the party and events surrounding the unclothed body’s disposal. At Belfast, Sinn Fein leaders were interviewed and the lord mayor refused to meet them.
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Stone
Burlington
Archibald
Manchester
Davis
Barre
Broadwell
Cameron
East Barre
Montpelier
Harry E. Broadwell
Sinn Fein
Belfast
Dunne
Ryan
Sinn Fein Society
Brookline Deliberates On Building A Movie House
A Brookline public hearing at town hall considered the plan to place a moving picture house within the town. The Selectmen reviewed both sides of the argument and noted a vote of 203 against and 8 in favor.
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Brookline
Ireland Welcomes American Delegates on Ireland Mission
Michael J. Ryan of Philadelphia on a mission with former Governor Dunn toured near Carlow and Mayooth as ecclesiastical students greeted the visitors. In Dublin nationalist circles talk centers on Frank P. Walsh and whispers of private business versus Ireland talks in London and Paris. Unionists warn of a possible hitch in Sinn Fein leaders safe conduct to Paris and push to block their travel.
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Michael J. Ryan
Philadelphia
Dunn
Carlow
Mayooth
Dublin
London
Frank P. Walsh
Ireland
Sinn
Paris
Sinn Fein
British Troops Break Up Forbidden Meeting in Athlone
British troops used bayonets to disperse a forbidden Athlone meeting last night wounding several. Armored cars guarded the city as Laurence Ginnell MP sought to speak. Irish American figures Michael J. Ryan and former Gov Edward F. Dunne arrived in Dublin from Belfast amid large welcomes.
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London
Athlone
Ireland
Laurence Ginnell
Westmeath
Michael J. Ryan
Philadelphia
Edward F. Dunne
Illinois
United States
Dublin
Belfast
Railway Losses Under Federal Management Reported
Director General Hines announced that the government’s operating deficit for the first quarter under federal railroad control was about 192 million dollars. The 1918 loss reached 226 million, and 15 months of operation totalled 418 million. Freight traffic declined, dampening April prospects with no clear improvement yet.
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