Light shed on Korean conditions by U S observer
London May 7 Yankee enterprise the Korean insurrection its origin and development in the report of conditions in the Hermit Kingdom written by an American observer and forwarded to the American minister at Peking a copy of which was seen by a correspondent of the Associated Press covers the first two weeks of the outbreak from March 1 to March 15. The observer details causes of the revolution including rumors of the former emperor Yi's death and describes passive resistance by Koreans and plans tied to Paris peace conference deadlines. He notes knowledge of Wilsons fourteen points and reports an envoy to the Far East to study Korean affairs while criticizing Japanese methods and deception in the region.
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London
Peking
State Department
Washington
Prince Kon
Hashimoto
America
Hawaii
Mancuria
China
Japan
Korea
Observer
Movement For Liberty
Paris
Wilson
Peace Conference
Far East
John Jay Abbott
Abbott
East
Formosa
Manchuria
Siberia
Orient
Tokio
Pyong Yang
Seoul
Carranza’s Deviltry Tied to Latin League Plan Denied
Mexico’s foreign relations department says it has nothing to communicate about a Latin American league plan proposed to Argentina and other South American nations. Other sources report no foundation for the claim that Mexico instructed its minister to Buenos Aires to pursue the idea independent of the Paris peace conference league.
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Mexico
Buenos Aires
Argentina
League of Nations
Paris
Department of Foreign Relations
Cinder Path in Gold Shape for Oschool Day Meet
Heavy rain on Kyle field leaves cinder track in good condition for the annual high school day meet at A. and M. college. Invitations issued to select Texas schools with strong athletes. Meet runs 10 am to noon then 3 to 6 pm with medals, banners, boxing, wrestling and a 8:30 pm closing program.
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Kyle Field
A. and M. College
Allen Academy
Bryan
Texas
Airdome
Jackson
Garland
McLean
Orange
Mean
G. Rea
Sanders Sammons
Heyne
Johnson
Mal@vanses
S. Rea
Walling
Stark
Bowers
San Marcos Baptist Academy
Jones
Reed
Terrill
Dallas
Harris
Titsworth
Boyles
Chambers
Parker
Lindsley
Wright
Brooks
Bryan Street
Clem
Robertson
Hoover
Kaufman
Corsicana
Thomas
Davis
Litton
DeLeon
Hall
van Zandt
Pittman
Merritt
Portent Avenue
Marderson
Greenville
Womack
Lamingham Brisco
Hemsel
Franklin
Gore
Hearne
Guenzel
Mateer
Kyle
Millhollon
Stephenson
Navasota
Sloan
Dickson
Lyles Ashford
Oak Cliff
Hamilton
Duggan
Brownlee
Port Arthur
Langridge Rosebud
Sapp
Doss
Moore
Parks Taylor
Smithville
Rabb
Weatherford
Chester
Fowler
Temple
Wofford
Carpenter
Stanford
Winn
Richardson
Council of Four Sets Austrian Treaty Terms
Paris May 8 The council of four with Premier Orlando present began work on the Austrian treaty terms noting parts drafted and a five billion crown indemnity likely for Austria. Frontiers between Germany Austria and Italy and Adriatic settlement will shape the treaty.
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Paris
Council of Four
Orlando
Germany
Austria
Italy
No Trace Found of Slavers in Missouri Killing
No trace had been found today of the men who killed Sheriff Joseph C. Tolbert of Lafayette county and deputy John Mc Donald near Lexington Missouri yesterday. The slayers are believed to be three suspected automobile thieves who were being taken to Lexington from Marshall Sunday evening, and Deputy James C. Stapleton was probably fatally wounded.
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Kansas City
Joseph C. Tolbert
Lafayette County
John McDonald
Lexinton
James C. Stapleton
Tolbert
Lexington
Marshall
Korea under Japanese rule cited for autocratic governance and rights denial
A report argues Korea has suffered brutal Japanese rule with no legal appeal and widespread discrimination. It claims Koreans face language bans, land seizures, passport limits, and mass imprisonment, while urging resistance as oppression deepens. A Pyongyang diary excerpt mentions coercion to sign a nonrepresentative声明.
College Entrants Examinations May 12
County Superintendent W L Powers reports from Miss Blanton state superintendent of education that college entrant examination blanks are available to any who wish to take the tests. Examinations run May 12 to 15 inclusive to grade non affiliated school students for college entrance. They were not held last year due to war conditions.
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W. L. Powers
Blanton
State Superintendent of Education
Hungarians Refuse Armistice Terms Fight to Utmost
A Budapest dispatch reports the Hungarian government rejected armistice terms from Romania and has decided to fight to the utmost, signaling continued hostilities.
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Copenhagen
Budapest
Congress to Meet May 19 in Special Session
President Wilson calls a special session of Congress for May 19 by cable. Secretary Tumulty says Wilson cannot attend the opening day. Secretary Glass urged early action on annual appropriation bills left from the last session.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Tumulty
Glass
White House
France
Senate
Four Planes Begin Historic Trans Atlantic Flight
Four navy Curtis teylee planes started from Rockaway Beach at 10 AM heading to Halifax on the first leg of a trans Atlantic crossing. The NC-3 led by Commander John H. Towers, followed by NC-1 under Lieutenant Commander Bellinger, and NC-4 with Lieutenant Commander A C Read, all took off in sequence.
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New York
NC-3 Passes South of Black Island at 11:35
The NC-3 steamed south of Black Island in Rhode Island at 11 35 today and continued with strong speed and presence.
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Black Island
R. I
Hydroplanes Reach Halifax Route From Chatham
Three American hydroplanes passed the Chatham naval station en route to Halifax at 1 28 p m and are due to reach Halifax about six o clock this evening.
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Chatham
Mass
Chatham Naval Station
Halifax
Hundreds Arrested in New Mexico for Failing to Buy Victory Bonds
In Albuquerque dozens were arrested on suspicion of not purchasing Victory bonds. Soldiers and sailors volunteered as special police, four bond booths operated, and arrestees must show receipts or sign bond applications on the spot. Large bond sales followed amid widespread civic spirit.
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Flanders Fields
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Army
Navy
Justice of the Peace
Bar of Justice
Clemency Granted to Fifty War Convicts by Wilson
Washington May 8 fifty more men convicted during the war for violations of the espionage act have been granted clemency by President Wilson on the recommendation of Attorney General Palmer.
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Washington
Wilson
Palmer
Brazos County Victory Loan Total Passes Hall Mark
Brazos County reports progress on the Victory loan with a new daily total of 917100. The list of subscriptions shows numerous individuals and firms contributing, including J. W. Howell and Carl H. Muller among many others, as the county pushes toward the campaign quota.
Victory terms spur Victory loan subscriptions countywide
Washington reports that peace treaty terms provided a clear stimulus to Victory loan subscriptions across the county with early treasury updates indicating heightened activity.
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Washington
Treasury
Rantzau Speech Sparks Tense Exchange at Peace Conference
At the Versailles peace conference yesterday German spokesman Von Brockdorff Rantzau drew ire from premiers Clemenceau and Lloyd George and President Wilson. The leaders whispered together after several cutting remarks, signaling possible immediate responses.
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Versailles
May
von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Wilson
German delegate calls for neutral inquest on war crimes at peace talks
Versailles speech by Count Von Brockdorff Rantzau defends Germany while urging an impartial inquiry into wartime wrongdoing. He admits possible mistakes, emphasizes Belgium’s wrongs to repair, and links peace to treaty guarantees and Wilsonian principles. The envoy seeks shared rebuilding and new aims, with allies unnamed.
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Versailles
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Germany
Reichstag
Belgium
Wilson
Day of Humiliation for Germans at Versailles
London May 8 William H Hughes Australia prime minister said the German delegate Count Brockdorff-Rantzau showed intolerable insult at Versailles as Clemenceau spoke standing while the German did not rise. He called the day humiliation and noted German arrogance deeply affected their souls.
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London
Versailles
William H. Hughes
Australia
Reuter
Count Brockdorff-Rantzau
Clemenceau
Peace terms draw broad praise with lingering German costs
London reports indicate peace terms receive wide approval in the press yet invite sharp criticism over financial compensation from Germany. The debate concentrates on the economic penalties and the burden placed on Germany for reparations.
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London
Germany
Ten Thousand Dollars Raised to Fight Lynching
New York reports a ten thousand dollar fund to combat lynching in the United States raised by the national conference on lynching. One thousand dollars came from Scott Bond, a wealthy Black farmer of Arkansas.
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New York
United States
National Conference On
Scott Bond
Arki
Confederate veterans delay annual reunion to October
Fort Worth May 8. General K M VanSendt commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans says the annual reunion will probably be held next October and a convention city has not been selected though Savannah Ga has made a strong bid. In the past the veterans met in May.
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Fort Worth
Texas
K. M. VanSendt
United Confederate Veterans
Savannah
New Geology Scholarship Offered by Dr. Ball
A fall term scholarship of 200 dollars per year is opened by Dr. O M Ball for graduates pursuing geological research. It requires the holder to study a state deep well log, live at the well site, and collect fossils and materials as boring progresses. Women are urged to apply. men may also inquire through Registrar E Finley for details.
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Naew
O. M. Ball
American Minister reports cut wire lines from Peking
Paris May 8 American Minister Reinsch in Peking reports to Secretary Lansing that all wire communications from Peking have been cut except one line to Siberia.
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Paris
Reinsch
Peking
Lansing
Siberia
United States Expected to Become Armenia's Mandatory
Paris reports that the United States is expected to be asked to become Armenia's mandatory. Indications say President Wilson will submit the matter to Congress for decision.
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Paris
United States
Armenia
Wilson
Congress
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