Germany to Sign Treaty Document Ends War in May
Germany will sign a treaty document in the Hall of Mirrors with delegates preparing to affix signatures. The event, expected to end the war, may be postponed until Thursday.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1919
Page
8
Versailles to host historic peace signing ceremony soon
Arrangements firming for the peace treaty at Versailles with a tentative signing window from Thursday. Four hundred guests to be seated in the Hall of Mirrors left and right wings. sixty French press seats allotted. three infantry regiments and five cavalry on duty. Republican guards to render honors as delegates enter via the grand staircase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ree
Versailles
Havas
Hall of Mirrors
Clemencean
Galant
Roosevelt Field
Mineola
Shead
Tichtter
A. Razoplin
A. G. Sparks
A . Poole
W. J. Thompson
Pays Tribute 10 First President Washington Ceremony
Washington June 22 Dr Ep itatio Pessoa president elect of Brazil paid tribute to George Washington as first in the hearts of all those who love American democracy in a touching ceremony before the tomb at Mount Vernon Accompanied by his daughter he placed laurel wreaths on the marble tomb The Brazilian party and officials were guests of Secretary Daniels aboard the Maydawer on the Potomac trip to Mount Vernon Governor Westmoreland Davis of Virginia welcomed the visitor The exchange reflected deep emotion as Washington’s legacy was noted for democracy
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Washington
Epitatio Pessoa
Brazil
George Washington
Mount Vernon
United States
Dr. Pessoa
Daniels
Potomac
Westmoreland Davis
Virginia
Pessoa
Western cyclone kills hundreds in Fergus Falls area
Fargo reports about 200 feared dead as a tornado hits Fergus Falls Minnesota. The Grand hotel and Northern Pacific depot were razed or demolished with three blocks in the business district wiped out. Further updates awaited from Staples to the Northern Pacific lines.
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Fargo
N. D
Fergus
Fells
Minn
Staples
Northern Pacific
Falls
Admirers of German spirit comment on sinking ships
London dispatch quotes naval expert Arthur Palton praising German resolve in scuttling ships at Scapa Flow rather than letting foes seize them. The piece notes theories of hidden charges and Kingston valve tactics, with officials blaming the armistice terms and calling for lessons in league of nations policing.
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London
aArthur Palton
Scapa Flow
Germany
Kenworthy
M. 2
Dispatch
Lord Sydenham
Vommi
Bellaires
M. PL
Germans Weigh Delay in Signing Peace Treaty
Paris reports Germans consider asking for more time to sign the peace treaty but party leaders in Weimar decide against a delay. Council of Four members see conditions favorable for signing possibly as soon as Tuesday, while questions remain on Polish and Austrian terms and reparations.
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Paris
APA
Ayceiear
Weimar
Zilles
Social Democrats
Council of Four
Borh
Poland
Ain
Germans face Kaiser trial vote in Weimar cabinet turmoil
In Weimar the new cabinet formed after a week of hot weather. The decisive issue was whether to sign peace terms. The Socialists backed signature with two thirds, independents and conservatives wavering. Democrats balked on extradition, centrist demands surfaced, and Von Bernstorff resisted, leading to a collapse of Bauer’s ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whimar
Germany
Weimar
Jorny
von Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Count von Bernstorff
Merr Bauer
von Bernstorff
German Note to Allies on Peace Terms and Their Answer
Paris June 22 report on the German note to Clemenceau dated June 19 and the Allied answer dated June 22. The document lists alleged concessions not in the text and highlights disagreements over commerce, public debt of Alsace Lorraine, plebiscites in Upper Silesia, Memel territorial grants, Helgoland installations, and surrender provisions. Page references outline further disputed points and proposed procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Count von Brockderft-Rantzau
M- Clemenceau
Versailles
Hanle
Haimhausen
Delega~ Tion
Tia German Delega~ Tion
Ifds
Silesix
Commission Independente
Memat
Tiruanie
Pega
Helgaland
Asso
Weather Forecast From Omniston Parish
The forecast notes showers and variable temperatures with intervals of warm and cool spells. Expect late week showers across the area with possible thunderstorms and a warming trend into the weekend.
Half a Million Soldiers Ready for Action in Germany
The Associated Press reports Germany's new cabinet led by Gustav Waller won a vote of confidence and gave assent to negotiating a peace treaty. Allies rejected German alterations and signatory timing looms as armistice troops, including about 100000 Americans, prepare for possible march if talks fail. Paris readies Versailles for a formal signing as ceremonies shift to Thursday.
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Associated Press
Germany
Gustav Waller
Willem
Ami
Enginare
Versaftiles
Marsant
Fami Hall of
Trianon Patio
Paris
Allied Armies Ready for Advance Into Germany
Paris dispatch reports Allied leaders insist on unconditional terms. If rejection continues, Allied troops will move toward Berlin starting Monday evening, signaling a major western advance in the campaign.
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Paris
Associated Powers
Berlin
German and Allied Peace Terms Dominant at Versailles
June 22 reports show Germany to sign the peace treaty with the Allies under unconditional terms. Berlin says the national assembly voted 287 to 188 to sign, backing the new government. 68 abstained. Paris notes the four powers rejected German calls for changes and that Wilson met Lloyd George as notes were debated.
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Associated Press
Aris
Haniel von Haimhausen
Berlin
Germany
Pers
National Assembly
Herr Bauer
Ing
Paris
Council of Four
Weimar
Wilson
Lloyd George
Conseil
Ealling
100 000 Yanks Ready for Advance
COBLENTY Saturday June 21 More than a million Allied soldiers stand ready for further invasion of Germany. French Crulish German notices framed by Marshal Ford ready for distribution in districts. Military order says any house viewed by marching troops shall be burned. Requisitioning order noted.
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Coblenty
Germany
Jliign
Senate votes abstain on league test in Washington June 2
Washington reports Senate leaders abandon a test vote on the Knox resolution and pivot to building support for Elihu Root’s covenant reservations. The fight will stay quiescent while Congress considers appropriation bills and awaits ratification of the treaty.
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Washington
Senate
League of Nations
Elihu Root
Lodge Inv
Jihé Knox
League
Knox
Republican
Pennsylvania
Hays Seeks to Heal Rift Over Knox Resolution
June Wil He Hays, chairman of the Republican National Committee, holds talks with party leaders in Washington to salvage the rift sparked by the Knox resolutions. He aims to convince the public that Senate leaders did not mean to veto the peace treaty and to avert a damaging split over the league of nations. The piece notes shifting Republican support as several senators announce opposition, with Hays rushing to Washington to rally colleagues.
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Admiralty
Bellaires
League of Nations
Tyme
Percy Scott
Sunday Times
Dlepatch
Qeet
Scapal
Britain
Hunderer
Wil He Hays
Republican National Committee
Washington
Tie
Senate
Wayne of Nations
Lawige
Tanwxinetlon
WaRn6 of Nations
Gan
New and
Watson
Indiana
Vaux
Knox
Nagsays
Lodge
Roisin
Hays
Todge
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