Open Door Stance Amid Versailles Treaty Talks
The Paris plenary council advances the peace treaty with a clause on the former German emperor’s trial and assurances from Marshal Foch on security. Wilson presses for representation for press and China seeks inclusion as debate over occupation limits, protests from China and Portugal, and final ceremony details unfold.
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Seven Latin-American states declare war on Germany
Amarillo Tex May 7 John Gerber a farmer near White Deer shot and killed his mother and a younger sister wounded an elder sister and then killed himself He is expected to die The report notes SIR GEORGE E FOSTER one of seven Latin American states which declared war on Germany and the ceremony attended only by those powers that aided the war effort Shoots Family and Himself.
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Break Up Irish Meet Sparks Troop Charge at Athlone
London reports British troops crushed a forbidden Athlone gathering with bayonets, wounding several as armored cars seized control of the town. Laurence Ginnell attempted to address the crowd before the melee. Dublin saw US Irish societies leaders Ryan of Philadelphia and Dunne of Illinois arrive amid large processions that denounced military bans and urged self determination and republican government for Ireland. Sinn Fein figures also spoke, and the demonstration ended near midnight.
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Congress to convene in special session on May nineteenth
Washington May 7 191? The U S congress will be convened in extraordinary session in less than two weeks President Wilson has issued a cable call for a special session to meet May nineteenth Secretary Tumulty announced the president cannot attend the opening and his return date is uncertain.
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United States Britain and France Underwrite League
Paris May 7 The United States France and Britain have concluded an agreement that adds guarantees for France and strengthens security for the peace treaty. Orlando and Sonnine arrived in Paris this morning.
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All of A. E. F. Withdrawn From France by August First
Washington May 7 Secretary of War Baker announced that by August the last man of the American Expeditionary Forces will have been withdrawn from France.
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Italy Still Loyal to Allies as Peace Talks Continue
Paris reports no final Adriatic compromise has been agreed with Italian delegates returning to the city. Italians insist they remain committed to the Entente amid German press reports suggesting a break. The return is seen as an encouraging sign of unity.
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Germans Say They Will Sign But Won’t Pay Indemnity
Paris May 7 German delegates at the peace conference say they will sign the peace treaty but Germany will not pay the indemnity. The report notes firm opposition within Germany to the payment terms and hints at potential disputes over enforcement.
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Former Food Minister Flees Budapest for Counter-Revolution
Budapest May 7 Former Food Minister Conbon of the Soviet government has fled with his family and joined counter-revolutionists. He says he abandoned bolshevism because Bela Kun acted like a Caesar and would not take advice. Czech forces are reported within 20 miles of the city.
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Peace terms told to Germany today in Versailles
In Versailles on May 7 Germany received the Allied and Associated Powers terms for peace. The eight thousand word treaty was handed to the German plenipotentiaries at a memorable ceremony attended by delegates from 27 nations.
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Sailor shoots flag insulter in Victory Way incident
In Chicago on May 7 a sailor in uniform shot George Goddard after he refused to stand or remove his hat during the Star Spangled Banner. Hagerman ordered him to halt and fired. Goddard returned fire, wounding the sailor and a bystander before police arrived. Goddard was captured and hospitalized.
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Baseball scores from early league games across cities
In the latest games, Chicago routed Cincinnati 7 to 0 and New York defeated Boston 6 to 4. St Louis beat Pittsburgh 2 to 1, Brooklyn triumphed over Philadelphia 11 to 9, and Chicago topped Detroit 3 to 1 in the American League. St Louis outscored Cleveland 6 to 3 in 12 innings, Boston shut out Washington 2 to 0, while Philadelphia edged New York 3 to 2 in the American Association. St Paul beat Columbus 2 to 0. Kansas City defeated Indianapolis 3 to 1. Milwaukee and Toledo played to a 1–5 result. Minneapolis crushed Louisville 13 to 7.
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Wilson May Halt Dry Ban Motive Seen in Wilson Message
New York May 7 The evening World prints that President Wilson warned he might set aside the July 1 dry ban if public sentiment opposing prohibition is clear. The note traveled from Paris via a private cable to U S labor delegates led by Samuel Gompers and was relayed to brewery unions on return. The message arouses brewery workers who vow to press the issue.
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Fight on stolen goods sale in Berlin raid turns deadly
Berlin May 7 police clashed with men selling stolen goods during a raid. Four officers wounded and one civilian killed as crowds opened fire. Soldiers aided police capturing nine salesmen with thousand illegal food cards and stolen property. Mob attempts to free prisoners were repelled.
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Public outrage over anti American press in Japan grows
Tokyo reports show broad anti American agitation across leading Japanese newspapers. While no major anti American acts on American property are recorded, editors incite sentiment against the United States, fueling fears over US influence in Asia and potential demonstrations at the American embassy. The Kokuminto in Osaka presses a resolution tying Monroe Doctrine recognition to Japan’s East Asian predominance.
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Drowning Tragedy Near Black River Fifty Miles Off
Three men are dead after a fishing boat capsized ten miles from Cheboygan Michigan. The deceased are Alfred Dequoy of Oswego City Mother Charles Dequoy and Rev. Bert Dequoy of Alverno. The incident occurred in May near Alpena. Authorities report the boat overturned during the fishing trip.
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Allied troops seize Mesal south of Urosozero
London May 7 Allied forces advancing along the Murmansk railway captured Mesal 25 miles south of Urosozero after strong German resistance. Reports indicate heavy enemy fire and continued progress toward the aim.
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Duluth Reports Snowfall After Unseasonably Cold Night
Duluth Minnesota reports snow beginning to fall after a night of unusually cold weather. The feature notes that in 1908 a snow depth of a foot occurred in early June, clarifying this storm is not a record for the district.
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