Germans Divided Over Peace Pact In Paris Talks
Berlin says German delegates at Versailles were ordered to seek verbal discussions on terms within fifteen days. Fehrenbach calls the treaty a death sentence. Scheidemann condemns it as enslaving Germany. German delegates fear signing and potential loss of the mercantile fleet. Chinese delegation instructed not to sign over Shantung. Frontiers for Poland and Hungary discussed as Italian claims emerge. Austrian delegation to travel to St Germain. Dublin reports Mansion House seized by military authorities.
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Ten Thousand Yanks Land In New York Harbor In Three Transports
Ten thousand American troops arrive in New York aboard three transports. The Mongolia from St Nazaire brings 4,605 men with field artillery and support units. Great Northern from Brest lands 2,971 men including infantry and convalescent detachments. Santa Cresca from Bordeaux delivers 2,002 men with engineers, ordnance, and medical detachments.
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Germans Present Peace Basis For Lasting Accord
Berlin reports that Germany’s counter proposal to the peace terms calls for a peace of right and lasting international justice. It asserts the treaty would hand German labor to foreign capitalism and wage slavery, per President Ebert’s proclamation.
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Ludendorff Rebuke Reported in London Chronicle
London May 10 Berlin correspondent of the London Chronicle quotes General Ludendorff in a tense exchange. He reportedly replied with a curt message that ends with a sharp admonition about peace terms, signaling strong resistance to Allied demands.
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U Boat Captain Arrives in London After Spain Run
The German submarine captain known as commander of a U boat reportedly arrived in London from Spain and was placed in the tower. The report notes he commanded a U boat that sank several hospital ships. Porto Rico Buys $1,500,000 Bonds. San Juan reports Victory loan subscriptions totaling $3,500,000 with rising interest in the area.
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President Wilson to address Congress upon return
Dispatches from Paris report President Wilson will personally address Congress in Washington after returning and discuss the Paris Peace negotiations. They say he has not committed to any proposal on Fiume, maintaining his original stance.
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Seaplane NC3 Returns After Brief Flight
Washington May 10 The seaplane NC3 has returned to Halifax an hour after departing for Trepassey Bay N F The tender Baltimore reported the flight The propeller will be respaced and the flight will resume
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Victory Loan Surpasses Top in Treasury Reports
Washington May 10 reports to the Treasury indicate that the Victory Loan has successfully passed the top if not oversubscribed.
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Austrian assembly rejects German Austria union idea
Basel May 10 reports the majority faction in the Austrian national assembly has decided to renounce uniting German Austria with Germany in the interests of Austrian and world peace. The Austrian peace delegation will leave Vienna for Paris on May 11.
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Bryan characterizes peace terms as best possible
Green Bray Wis May 10 William Jennings Bryan engaged by the American Bib oil alliance described the peace terms as hard but just. He said the terms are as good as could be framed and cannot please all, since they result from harmonizing opinions and concessions on all sides.
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Daniels With 33rd Division Sail For Home
Secretary of the navy Josephus Daniels arrived at Brest from England and boarded the Mount Vernon to return home with the troops of the Thirty third division after a visit to the port.
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Lynch Near Pickens Reports of Lynching Near Pickens
A recently discharged Black veteran and a Black woman were lynched near Pickens Mississippi. Reports received in Durant say the mob acted after the man admitted hiring the woman to write an improper note to a white Pickens girl.
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General Smedley Butler Named Camp Pontanezen Commander
Brig Gen S D Butler photographed at Brest Camp Pontanezen France where he serves as commander. Known as the Napoleon of the Marines he fought in China during the Boxer uprising Nicaragua Haiti revolt Philippines and Veracruz and governed Haiti briefly.
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Friday’s Results From National and American Leagues
National League game Cincinnati beat Chicago 1 0 with no other games played. American League activity none. American Association Minneapolis defeated Milwaukee 1 0 while St Paul was 7. Kansas City 7.
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Promised French Alliance in Wilson Message
Washington reports President Wilson promised to propose to the senate a supplemental pact under League of Nations approval to aid France immediately if Germany provokes an attack. The pledge emphasizes swift action in line with the covenant of the league.
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NC-4 Towed Into Chat ham Harbor at Chatham
The naval seaplane NC-4 was towed into Chat ham harbor by a motor boat from the Chatham aviation station after being sighted by a station guard. The crew reported they were comfortable and had spent the night afloat. Only one engine remained operational, others disabled on the trip from look away.
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Actions Not Words Wilson Says Germans Will Sign or Refuse
Paris May 9 Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau's reply provoked Wilson to say actions not words count now. If delegates refuse there may be a revolution and a new government forced to sign. Official opinion holds self-protection would drive a signing.
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Germans Call Pact Robbery to Seek Peace With Russia
Berne May 10 A German peace delegation advocates alliance with Bolsheviks to defeat the Allies. Berlin reports claim the national assembly adjourned after approving intent to seek an acceptable peace. German delegates condemn the treaty as harsh and unjust, calling it robbery and a path to perpetual German enslavement.
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