Peace Treaty Reallocates Territory and Limits German Power
Fragmented treaty text outlines Alsace Lorraine return to France, Saarland internationalization, Danzig status, major territorial shifts to Poland, and Germany’s army cap at 100,000 with conscription ended. Allied occupation continues until reparations met, with postwar arrangements and new international body considered.
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Germany
Alsace- Lorraine
France
Danzig
Upper Silesia
Poland
Europe
Austria
Czecho
Slovakia
Rhine
Ership International
Tabor
Awith Ac Persmanent
Democrats Banquet Funds Loan and Party Unity Talk
A Sequoyah County event featured Democrats raising 440000 for a loan while Cummings and Seitz urged unity. Speakers praised President Wilson and rallied support for the Democratic National Committee as Bridgenort and others anticipated party success at the next election.
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Seitz
Phillie Ee
Sam
Wilson
New York
Preson
Hugh
Lavery
Howe As
The
Democrats
Bridgenort
National Committee ‘Ag
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Imade
Will “Heys
Baya
Loan Policy Progress Amid Mixed State Support
A partial loan plan advances beyond halfway mark with support from two states. Totals cited include about 663 000 in funds and a desired increase near 398 000, though wording is fragmented.
Cummings Condemns Republican Leaders At Dinner Speech
Wilson Cummings denounces Republican leaders for attack tactics used in dinner remarks. He argues the approach inflates opposition to the President, praising America’s era of strength while condemning slander and bias in political campaigning.
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Wilson
Mittee
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Séquoyah
Stratheld
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America
Americas
Republican ‘Organization
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Ashar puts up 25000 for city’s poor aid
A local donor named Ashar pledges twenty five thousand dollars to aid the city’s impoverished residents. The report notes Republican forecasts that Wilson’s administration will fall short in building a new plant, which could affect upcoming election dynamics and the chance for a Democratic mayoral win next fall.
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Wilson
Ce. Plant
Police Inspect Officers Accused of Saloonkeeper Assault
The Police Commissioners held a disciplinary meeting at headquarters to review testimony from John W. McGirt and other officers after an alleged assault on a saloonkeeper two weeks earlier. Witnesses were questioned while the proceedings were kept private.
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Howard
Avenue
Primrése
Anderson
Police. Department
Sabout
Lengen
City finances to be explained to Bridgeport Business Men
Mayor Wilson will present a Finance Committee briefing to the Bridgeport Business Men's Association Friday night. Directors discussed city contracting practices and stood questions on a municipal ice plant. Several building projects including the new high school Grand Street Bridge and proposed garbage disposal plant were extensively discussed.
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Grand Street
Protect Yourself Appeal From Metz Mayor To Alsace Lorraine
Metz mayor urges residents of Alsace and Lorraine to sign a petition asking France to protect itself economically politically and militarily by pushing Germany beyond the Rhine. The appeal is addressed to Prime Minister Poincare, Premier Clemenceau, and deputies.
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Metz
Havas
Lorraine
Alsace
France
Gemany
Poincare
Clemenceaund
President calls extra session of Congress May 19
The president issues an order for an extra session starting May 19. Republican leaders are urged to meet. House Democrats plan a Friday morning gathering. Senate committee slate announced, listing chairs across major panels. Repeal of luxury taxes on many common articles is among early legislative targets.
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Handell
Ithe
House
Senaor
Senate
Tinance
Penrose
Syilittary
ATS
Wadsworth
Navak Astairs
Poindexter
Paigs Banking
McLean
Smoot
Curtis
Warren
District of Columbia
Bridgeport Victory Subscription Reaches 5 8 Million
Bridgeport's Liberty loan drive shows a subscription total of 5 8 million reported at the Siquoyah society meeting in Stratfield last night. The committee yesterday urged continued worker effort until the goal, with a 6 6 million 3 3 hundred thousand target noted as not yet reached. Women’s committee solicited the entire sum, led by Mrs William Hinens, with strong Democratic support.
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Bridgeport
Siquoyah Society
Stratfield
Thev
Mre
William "J. Hinens
Democrats
Germany Refuses to Admit War Guilt at Versailles
Count Brockdorff-Rantzau rejects sole German responsibility for the war while acknowledging German actions. He argues imperialism among European states and Russia's mobilization helped trigger the conflict, insisting a full admission would be a lie. He cites the Hague conference and events of July 1914 as contributing factors.
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Versailles
Germany
Russia
Chateeu
Count von’ Brockdorff-Rantzau
Clemenceau
Count Brockdorff
Austria‘Hungary
Powers distribute German colonies across Allied mandates
A dated Allied statement outlines the disposition of former German colonies. Togoland and Cameroons go to Britain and France jointly via League of Nations. German East Africa to Britain, Southwest Africa to the Union of South Africa, German Samoa to New Zealand, certain Pacific possessions to Australia, Nauru to Britain, and the German Pacific north of the equator to Japan.
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Taris
Rhe
Clemenceau
Wilson
Lloyd George
Fotlows
Togoland
France
Great Britain
League of Natwas
Africa
South Africa
New Zealand
Equator
Nauru
Australia
Naura
Japan
Treaty Peace Terms Redraw Europe Restoring Alsace Lorraine
Associated Press summarizes the Versailles peace with Alsace and Lorraine returning to France, Danzig internationalized, Silesia ceded to Poland, and Germany limited to 100000 troops. Demolish Helgoland, Kiel Canal opened to all, and reparations set at 20 billion marks.
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France
Whit
Rhine
Helgoland
Kiel
Schleswig-Holstein -Barred
League of Nations
Li Sarre
Siz
Poland
Belgium
Bisian
Shantung
Alsace
Lorraine
Danzig
Silesia
Posen
Germany-s
Austria
Germany
China
Japan
Schle ‘Télstein
Kiel Canal
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Denmark
Germ
German
Summary of treaty terms printed on Stan Telegram page two
A comprehensive 12 000 word summary of the peace terms imposed on Germany by the treaty and expected to be signed without delay is printed on page two of the Stan Telegram. It covers every important feature of the 80 000 word document handed to the Germans yesterday.
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Germany
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