Peace terms strip Germany of military power and lands
The Versailles treaty terms cut Germany to 100000 troops, abolish conscription, surrender most fleets and colonies, restore Alsace Lorraine to France, internationalize Danzig and the Saare basin, and impose large reparations while recognizing Polish and Czecho Slovak independence. The League of Nations governs colonies and former empires while trials for leaders are specified.
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Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
Goss
France
Saare Valley
Danzig
Europe
Poland
New York
Versailles
American Peace Commission
Committee On Public Information
Wilson
Senate
United States
Great Britain
Lorraine
Upper Silesia
Posen
West Prussia
Vistula
Saare
Austria
Cuocte
Slovakia
League of Nations
Belgium
Malmedy
Eupen
Prussia
Luxemburg
China
Shantung
Japan
Morocco
Egypt
Schleswig-Holstei
Kiel Canal
Ring
Saas
Withdrawal plan hinted in Paris treaty terms
Washington observers read the Paris treaty summary as providing for prompt withdrawal of the American army from Germany. Army and naval experts say the terms shift responsibility for garrisoning occupied Germany to France at an early date and could alter U.S. military leverage in central Europe.
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Associated Press
Awashington
Germany
Wihison
Lloyd Georgé
France
United States
Austela
Bulgaria
Turkey
Europe
Old Wound Plagues Sergeant in Night Patrol
Sergeant Jack McFarland of the night police force suffers from a leg wound sustained over a year ago in a battle with a mugro who was killed by officers. He was off duty last night and may require an operation to relieve the latest trouble from the old wound.
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Jack McFarland
Magro
Thermopolis Garage Concern Organized
A new business named Thermopolis Garage Concern is organized by We Public Gauage and Auto Supply company with capital stock of 30000 dollars. Articles of operation were filed with the secretary of state yesterday. Incorporators are Chap Harry Levin August Naderhott and Hugh Brown.
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Thermopolis
We Public Gauage and
Capitali
Plale
Chap
Harry Levin
August Naderhott
Hugh Brown
Chinese Students Protest German Shantung Rights in Tokyo
Chinese students in Tokyo protest cession of German rights in Shantung by gathering at the Chinese legation. Stones are thrown at windows, several students are injured as police clash. They march to embassies and issue a manifesto denouncing the peace conference decision as a deadly stroke to China and calling for Shantung to be returned to Chinese control.
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Tokio
Shantung
Japan
Tin
China
Tipha
Far East
Tsing-Jao
Shance
Confucius
Cannibalism Reported Among Starving Caucasus Refugees
Starving refugees in the southern Caucasus are resorting to cannibalism with cases of mothers killing and eating their children reported. The finding comes from a message to the American Committee for American and Syrian Relief via Dr. J. H. Mason, Caucasus commissioner.
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New York
Caucasus
American Committee For American and Syrian Relief
J. H. Mason
Burglar Prowls Home of Charles D Carey
Burglary reported at the Carey residence on East Seventeenth Street. A window was broken to gain entry Tuesday night, and valuables were taken, police said.
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Les Carey
Charles D. Carey
East Seventeenth Street
Two and Half Billions Victory Liberty Loan Subscribed
Washington May 7 The treasury reported strong results for the Victory Liberty loan campaign with total subscriptions reaching 453,663,000 about 59 percent of the target. The New York District contributed 237,000,000 while but overall totals reflected widespread public support.
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Washington
Treasury
New York
German Peace Terms Warn of Economic Rebuild Constraint
In an interview with the Versailles correspondent of the Tageblatt Dr Theodorg Melchoir says Germany can sign only a peace that allows reconstruction of its economy. He warns Allied occupation of key districts to secure raw materials would be a long harrowing death.
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Associated Press
Verlan
Theodorg Melchoir
Versailles
Tageblatt
Germany
Districta
Charged With Floating Worthless Check
A. T. Chick, described as a stranger, was arrested by police on a charge of floating a worthless check. He is held at the city jail awaiting the investigation outcome.
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A. T. Chick
Company to Conduct Store in Torrington
The Austin Piquist Stack company with capital stock 95,000 and headquarters at Torrington filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state yesterday. The firm will engage in general merchandising. Directors include Willis Austin of Manville, A Torrington, and J W Agnew.
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Austin-Piquist-Stack Company
Capital Shock
Torrington
Willis Austin
Manville, CO
A. Torrington
J. W. Agnew
Aby
Regular Army Men Considered for Legion Enrollment
In St Louis on May 7 the Legion caucus debated admitting regular army personnel. A motion was adopted to recommend enrollment for regular army men, while counter charges claimed some sought to use the organization for milder ends. The session opened the next day to discuss membership.
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SP. Louis
the Legion
Dilc 6
British Airman Compelled to Land on French Coast
Major Darley of the British army, flying from Margate, Hogland to Madrid, landed on the French Atlantic coast near the Biarritz lighthouse due to low clouds. The flight was interrupted by poor visibility and will resume when weather clears.
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Ir Associated
Presa
Hayonne
France
Darley
Margate
Hogland
Madrid
Hic Vrench
Biarritz Lghthouse
One Year Ago Delays Hit Major World War Offensive
One year ago rain delayed a fourth Teuton offensive as British and Belgian troops pull back across Flanders. Romania signs a forced treaty under German dictation. Limited transport hampers American troop shipments as white Allies urge speed. Victory Liberty Loan promotion urged readers to subscribe now.
British Empire and Japan to Get Colonies
Paris May 7 The conference of leaders Clemen ceau Wilson and Lloyd George outlined mandates for former German colonies. Togoland and Kamerun to be jointly considered by France and Britain, German East Africa to Britain, Southwest Africa to the Union of South Africa, German Samoa to New Zealand, other Pacific passes south of the equator to Australia, Nauru to Britain, and German Pacific islands north of the equator to Japan.
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Paris
Council of Three
M. Clemenceau
Wilson
Lloyd George
Togoland
Katmerun
France
Great Britain
League of Nations
German East Africa
Great Pritain
Southwest Africa
Union of “Tua
New Zealand
Equator
Chance For Boys to Join Best Fighters on Earth
Major P. Forigon, officer in charge of the local marine corps recruiting station, has orders to accept boys for enlistment at seventeen with parental consent and medical clearance. The opportunity allows youths to join the Devil Dogs, with a maximum age limit of forty.
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P. Forigon
Marine Corps
Devil Dogs
Munich reports huge Communist damage figure set at 250 million marks
Official tally from Munich states damage to the Communist regime and the overthrow totals 250,000,000 marks. Frau Eisner widow of the late premier has been arrested by the government amid the upheaval.
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Associated Press
Munich
Frau Eisner
Foreca
Wyoming Weather Outlook Thursday Through Friday
Partly cloudy conditions for Thursday and Friday with a chance of showers in the southern portion on Thursday. Temperatures warmer in the western and northern regions Thursday.
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Wyoming
Lusitania Disaster Anniversary Sees Germany Peace Terms
On the Lusitania sinking anniversary, Britain notes the German peace terms handed to the German delegation. The Cunard liner was torpedoed off Ireland, 1,198 lives lost, with memorials held across England and at Queenstown.
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London
Germany
Ireland
Acvicea
Engeh
Lusitania
Queenatown
Fifteen Days to Reply at Versailles Conference
Reported remarks by Clemenceau to German plenipotentiaries outline a fifteen day period to submit written observations on the peace treaty. He warns the German delegation the final global reply will follow after review, with no oral discussion. Count von Brackdorff acknowledges the task and Germany’s defeated position.
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Versailles
M. Clemenceau
German Empire
Olal
Thaee
Supreme Council
Count von Brackdorff
Gertone
Trans Atlantic Flight Delay Teases Start Date
New York May 7 Commander John H Tywers of the Navy Atlantic Might of sea planes announced the start of the first leg on the Halifax flight would not be made tomorrow. He declined to predict a new start date beyond Friday.
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New York
John Oh. Tywers
Atlantic
Halifax
Leipsic Workmen to Strike Against Army
In Leipsic a large force of government troops is concentrated in Saxony amid strikes by Leipic workers. Reports from Exchanges say agents indicate a broad strike wave affecting the city and surrounding area.
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Dy Associated Press
London
Baie
Saxony
Agenl
Jaing
Leipic
Digpabali Eakele
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