Peace Treaty Terms Strip Germany of Military Strength
The Versailles peace treaty details Germany’s military reductions and loss of territories. Alsace-Lorraine returns to France, Danzig internationalized, and Poland gains parts of Prussia. Germany must surrender colonies, pay reparations, and accept the League of Nations framework with ongoing inspections and trials of leaders.
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Germany
Alsace-Lorraine Poss
France
Saare Valley
Danilg
Europe
Poland
Czecho-Slovake
Prompt withdrawal for occupation troops in Paria treaty
Associated Press reports army officials study the Paria treaty summary and see a plan for prompt withdrawal of the American occupation from Germany. They read the military terms as limiting U S power on land sea and air and anticipate austere postwar Europe with reduced militarism.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Wilson
Lloyd George
Congress
Parliament
France
Prange
United States
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Europe
Old Wound Causes Sergeant Trouble
Sergeant Jack McFarland of the Right police force suffers leg wound after a 10 year old battle with a man named Magro who was killed by officers. He may undergo an operation for relief of the latest troubles from the old wound as he is off duty tonight.
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Jack McFarland
Magro
Pasy
Thermopolis Garage Concern Organized
Thermopolis formed a new corporation with 900 000 shares authorized. Incorporators listed include Soi Chop, Jarry Levin, August Naderhorf and Hugh Beeven. filings occurred at the Office of the Secretary of State yesterday.
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Ormopolis
Plato
Soi Chop
Jarry Levin
August Naderhorf
Hugh Beeven
Chinese students protest in Tokio over Shantung loss
In Tokyo May 7 Chinese students demonstrated in front of the Chinese legation protesting the Shantung cession to Japan. Stones shattered windows and clashes with police followed as protesters marched to embassies and issued a manifesto urging the return of German rights to China and denouncing Japanese control as fueling Far East war.
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eChinese
Shantung
Japan
Stroke
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Fao
Chin
Confucius
Cannibalism Report From Southern Caucasus Refugees
Starving refugees in the southern Caucasus report cases of cannibalism, including mothers killing and eating their children, via a message received by the American Committee for American and Syrian Relief from Dr. J. M. D. Masen, commissioner to the Caucasus.
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New York
Caucasus
Burglar Probes Home on East Seventeenth Street
Burglary at 821 East Seventeenth Street where Charles LD Garcy reportedly woke to a break in after a burglar entered by a window. No property loss was reported and police noted no entry was granted at the time.
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Les Carey
Charles LD
Garcy
East Seventeenth Street
Howe Waa
Victory Liberty loan subcriptions reach 59 percent of goal
Washington May 7 The best reports of the Victory Liberty loan campaign show total subscriptions at 463,663,000 equal to 59 percent of the aggregate. Overnight increase was 299,000 with New York District contributing 237,000 to the total.
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Washington
Victory Liberty Loan
York
Germany would sign only if peace allows recovery of economy
Dr. Theodore Melchoir of the peace delegation told the Versailles Tageblatt correspondent that Germany can only sign peace that permits rebuilding its economic life. He warned that Allied occupation of key districts supplying raw materials would amount to a long harrowing death for Germany.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Tursday
Theodore Melchoir
Versailles
Tageblatt
Germany
ImpoMart
Charged With Floating Worthless Check
A. T. Chick was arrested by police on a charge of floating a worthless check. He is held at the city jail pending investigation.
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A. T. Chick
Austin Hiquist Stock Company Incorporation at Torrington
The Austin Hiquist Stock company with capital stock 95000 plans a Torrington store and general habitable business. Directors are Willis M Austin Manville A Blylwt Torrington and J W Agnew Lurk with incorporation filed yesterday at the secretary of state office.
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Austin-Hiquist-Stock Company
Capital Stock
Torrington
Cilect
Tia
Willis M Austin
Manville
A. Blyulwt
J. W. Agnew
Lurk
Regular Army Men Considered for Legion Membership in California
In California officers and delegates debated admitting regular army men to the Legion caucus. A motion passed to recommend enrollment of regular army members, as the session opened with charges and counter charges over attempts to influence the organization.
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Organization OF Society OF American
Soldiers
Calif S&p
Louis
Legion
British Airman Compelled to Land Off French Coast
Maj. Darley of the British Army, en route from Margate to Madrid, was forced to land on the French coast near the Biarritz lighthouse due to low clouds obscuring the Pyrenees. The flight was interrupted by weather and will resume when conditions improve.
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France
Majkr Darley
Margate
England
Madrid
Biarrits
One Year Ago Today in World War I Delays and Setbacks
Rain delays fourth Teuton offensive as British and Belgian forces falter in Flanders. Romania signs a forced treaty with Germany, withdrawing from the war. Limited transport hampers American troop shipments while Allies urge urgency as Liberty Loan ads urge support.
British Empire and Japan to get colonies
Paris May 7 The German colonies official communication states council of three Messrs Clemenceau Wilson and Lloyd George agreed on mandates for former German colonies. Togoland and Kamerun to Britain and France joint recommendation. East Africa to Britain. Southwest Africa to the Union of South Africa. German Samoa to New Zealand. Nauru to Australia. Pacific islands to Britain. the German Polo north of the equator to Japan.
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Council of Three
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Wilson
Lloyd Gecorge
Togoland
Karmerun
France
Great Britain
League of Nations
Carman
Africa
Gern
Union of Pouth
Chance For Boys to Join Best Fighters on Earth
Major E. P. Forigon, officer in charge of the focal marine corps recruiting station, calls for boys to enlist at seventeen after passing a physical exam and securing parental consent. This marks the first chance for a young volunteer to join the Devil Dogs. The age limit goes up to forty.
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E. P. Forigon
Focal
Marine Corps
Aege
Thies
Devil Dogs
Communist Damage Total Reported At 250 Million Marks
Munich reports official figures on the panic caused by communist activity. The damage in Munich is said to exceed 250 million marks, with authorities arresting Varua Eisner, widow of the former premier, amid government actions.
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Tokio
Peking Burns House
Associated Prosa
Munich
Segme
Vrau Eisner
Wyoming Weather Outlook Shows Showers Southeast Thursday
Forecast notes scattered showers in the southeast on Thursday with additional rain احتمال in Warner region to the west and northern portions Thursday. No major storms expected, and temperatures remain mild across the state.
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Wyoming
Warner
Lusitania Sinking Anniversary Observed Across Britain
London marks the Lusitania disaster anniversary with memorial services and a cemetery observance. The Cunard liner was sunk off Ireland’s south coast by a German submarine, killing 114 victims and shocking the world.
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Germany
Cunard
Ireland
Siete Tans
Engis
Lusitania
Germans told to reply within fifteen days at Versailles
At the peace conference Clemenceau outlines that German plenipotentiaries have a fifteen day window to present written observations on the proposed treaty. He promises facility to review conditions, while stressing measures to ensure a lasting peace. Count von Brackdorff replies that Germany accepts the task but foresees a harsh peace and acknowledges defeat. The historic meeting ends around 3:94.
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Versailles
M. Clemenceau
Gros Cael
Miler
Supreme Council
Ulitao
Count von Brackdorff
Trans-Atlantic Flight Delayed. New Start A Day Later
New York May 7 Commander John W. Tyewors in charge of the Trans Atlantic Might of navy seaplanes announced that the first leg of the flight to Malifax would not be begun tomorrow. He declined to provide a precise prediction, suggesting a Friday start instead.
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New York
John Wh.tyewors
Navy Geaplanes
Leipsic Workmen to Strike Against Army
Report from London in May states Leipsic workmen plan a strike against government troops concentrated in the city. The flash note cites agitation and possible disruption as authorities prepare for protests.
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Leipsic
Dy Associated Press
London
Ttia
Satoth
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