Versailles Treaty Details and Territorial Changes
Paris May 8 report outlines the terms of the peace treaty with Germany. Alsace Lorraine returns to France, Saar basin and Danzig will be internationalized, and upper Silesia cedes to Poland. Germany accepts responsibility for damages and agrees to reparations starting at 20 billion marks, plus shipping losses and fleet concessions. The pact also enshrines League of Nations covenant and various territorial adjustments across Europe.
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Alsace-Lorraine
Germany
France
Saar Basin
Danzig
Belgium
Denmark
East Prussia
Upper Silesia
Poland
Europe
Morocco
Egypt
Siam
Siberia
Stantung
Czechon-Slovakia
Treaty Provisions Limit German Army Navy and Forts
The agreement imposes a 100000 man German army, abolition of conscription, fort demolitions east of the Rhine, and near-total war material cessation. The navy is limited to 11 battleships, six light cruisers, 12 torpedo boats, and no submarines, with other vessels surrendered or destroyed. Restrictions include Kiel canal opening, Helgoland demolition, and 14 submarine cables surrendered. An international league and commissions are created with plebiscite plans for Saar and other regions. An international high court and tribunals will fix responsibilities. allied powers and Germany accept the league in principle. A German fleet, cables, colonies, and reparations details remain under negotiation. The treaty was delivered to German delegates by air courier for the Ebert cabinet.
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May
Germany
Versailles
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
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Europe
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Danzig
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Malmedy
Schleswig
East Prussia
International High Court
Rhine
Baltic
Helgoland
Kiel Canal
Rhine Zone
Costa Rican rebels name Acosta provisional president
Managua reports that Costa Rican revolutionists issued a proclamation naming Julio Acosta provisional president and asked Central American republics to recognize the new administration.
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Costa Rica
Managua
Nicaragua
Julio Acosta
Masked Men Rob Clarke County Bank in Washougal
Two masked men robbed the Clarke County bank in Washougal Washington on May 6 stealing about $7,000 in currency and silver before fleeing in an automobile.
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Washougal
Wash
Clarke County
United States Likely to Become Armenia Mandate
Paris May 8 The United States is expected to be asked to become the mandate power for Armenia. Indications say President Wilson will submit the issue to Congress for decision.
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Paris
United States
First Transatlantic Flight Begins From New York
New York May 8 The first trans Atlantic flight began this morning as three U S hydro airplanes departed Rockaway Beach at 10 o’clock on the first leg to Halifax a distance of 540 miles Commander Towers in charge expects to reach Halifax by nightfall
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New York
U. S
Rockaway Beach
Halifax
Dred
Towers
Sweden Hit by Severe Floods in North and Snowdams
Sweden faces the worst floods in years due to heavy rains and snowmelt. Damage exceeds 48 million. Avalanches and landslides occur in the Tromsoe district with twelve deaths. Solleftea and Hernesand towns are cut off. Rail routes disrupted as embankments wash away and bridges collapse. Villages become isolated. livestock losses reported.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Tromsoe
Solleftea
Hernesand
Metz Prefers Petition To Shield France Beyond Rhine
The Metz mayor appeals to all Alsace and Lorraine residents to sign a petition urging France to protect itself economically politically and militarily by pushing Germany beyond the Rhine. The document is sent to President Poincare Premier Clemenceau and leaders of the Senate and Chamber.
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Metz
Alsace
Lorraine
France
Germany
Rhine
Poincare
Clemenceau
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Mothers' Day Bonds Drive Message From Philadelphia Founder
Miss Anna Jarvis, founder of the National Mothers' Day association, sent a message read at the Federal Council session urging Mothers' Day observance next Sunday May 11 with no flowers. She called on rich people to buy Victory bonds and Thrift stamps instead.
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Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
National
Mothers’ Day Association
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Argentina to Oust 1700 Reds in Deportation Roundup
Buenos Aires reports the police are swiftly rounding up suspected anarchists. It is stated that 1,700 men believed to be members of anarchistic organizations will be deported.
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Argentina
Buenos Aires
Finland Recognized as Independent by U S
Washington May 8 Acting Secretary of State Polk announced that Finland was recognized as an independent de facto government by the United States. The brief notice confirms a significant diplomatic milestone and marks the U S stance on Finnish sovereignty.
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Finland
Washington
United States
Polk
Wilson Calls Extra Session to Meet May 19
Washington reports President Wilson issued a cable decree calling Congress into extraordinary session on May 19 1919 at noon. The move aims to advance annual appropriation bills and organize Congress while awaiting the peace treaty. Senate and House Republicans outline conferences to refine organization as new investigations loom.
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Wilson
Congress
Tumuity
White House
Glass
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United States
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
France
Senate
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Representative Mondell
Belgium to Ask U S Loan for 500 Million
Brussels reports the Belgian government will seek an immediate allied loan of 500 million dollars from the United States to save the country. Minister of economics M. Jaspar warns that without aid Belgium cannot endure the wait for German indemnities, which may not arrive for years.
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Brussels
United States
M. Jaspar
Nea
Belgium
Wilson Aids Fighting Men Exempts Veterans from Civil Service Tests
An executive order from Paris directs the civil service commission to exempt soldiers sailors and marines from physical requirements for civil service jobs upon certification by the federal board of vocational education that the veteran has been specially trained and qualified for the position.
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Washington
Wilson
Paris
Civil Service Commission
Federal Board of Vocational Education
Reds Begin New Assault On Vilna In Baltic War
London May 8 bolsheviki launched a renewed attack on Vilna capital of Lithuania a city captured weeks ago by Polish forces. Vilna under intense artillery bombardment heavy fighting reported as forces clash near the strategic city.
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Lithuania
London
Vilna
Koryna
Berlin
Exchange Telegraph Company
Daniels Guest of Architects Dinner in London
Josephus Daniels American secretary of the navy was the guest at a private dinner given by the president and the council of the Institution of Royal Naval Architects in London on May 8.
What Germany Must Do to Gain Peace
A detailed postwar outline demands Alsace Lorraine restoration, Saar basin internationalization, Danzig international status, and ceding Silesia to Poland. It calls for European territorial realignments, exits from Africa and Asia, transit freedom, debt terms, anti-competition rules, and international oversight. The plan envisions a Kaiser trial, League of Nations principle without membership, and limited German forces.
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Alsace-Lorraine
Saar Basin
Danzig
Belgium
Denmark
East Prussia
Upper Silesia
Poland
Foe
Saar
Silesia
Europe
Morocco
Egypt
Siam
Holland
Germany
League of Nations
Army Exit From France Expected By August
Secretary of War Baker stated that by August the last unit of the American expeditionary force will have left France. He noted that more than half of the force has already sailed and that facilities used by the troops are being returned to private owners or liberations. The army in France is separated from the occupation army, with withdrawal planned via Antwerp and Rotterdam to Germany while French ports stay active for the expeditionary force’s redeployment.
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Washington
Ker
France
Atta
Baker
Army of Occupation
Germany
Antwerp
Rotterdam
Brest
Boldt Glass Works Shuts Plant In Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on May 6 seven hundred workers were laid off as Boldt Glass works closed its plant. The company cited approaching prohibition as the reason, but said all workers would be recalled the day following if war-time prohibition is lifted by the president.
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Cincinnati
Boldt Glass Works
Sinn Fein Parade Draws Irish and American Figures
Philadelphia and former Governor Dublin May 8. Michael J. Ryan to ward Dunne of Illinois participates in a Sinn Fein procession at Belfast. They express satisfaction with the reception received in the unionist stronghold of North Ireland.
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iMinole
M. J. Ryan
Philadelphia
Belfast
Dublin
Michael J. Ryan
Ilinois
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