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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
6
The world focuses on the Versailles settlement as Washington weighs ratification. Opinion holds Germany may yield under economic pressure to fulfill terms. Wilson’s aim to keep the League of Nations covenant intact is seen as essential, with rejection by any power delaying U S relations with Germany and opening trade with Europe.
The Agriculture Department released optimistic April forecasts for U S crops. Winter wheat production is estimated at 837 million bushels and rye at 401 million, with last year’s figures 58 and 103 million respectively. Expected total grain output rises to 899 million bushels amid favorable conditions. hay stocks on farms May 1 projected at 3.408 million tons, down from last May. Spring plowing and planting progress by May 1 also noted as completed or near completion in several regions.
London May 8 After the Versailles conference Premier Hughes of Australia condemned Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau for his conduct at the talks. He called the German spokesman insolent and noted Clemenceau stood while the German spoke. New Zealand PM Massey said Germans were impudent and aggressive. The Council of Four members did not appear at first, sparking crowd anxiety before Wilson left the meeting room.
A Munich despatch reports Bavarian soldiers stormed a jail after arrests for a prohibited meeting. Twenty one detainees were killed amid claims they were Sparticides. A court martial is ordered and soldiers found guilty are to be shot.
Ralph Falco was injured yesterday morning when several heavy barrels toppled onto him during freight loading at the West Engargs yard. He was attended by on-site staff and sent for medical evaluation.
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