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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
6
Reports from Versailles detail German plenipotentiaries presenting credentials as peace talks advance. Debates over war guilt, reparations, and the fate of Schantung, Kiaochow and the Kaiser loom large. The league covenant is signed, while fears of harsh terms and renewed conflict persist amid global unrest.
A historical study reports numbers of Crested Medal Ware discharges for mental reasons between April 27 and November 1 in a wartime period. It notes 9,671 men rated as low intelligence, including age brackets and penalties, with data drawn from recruiters and private sources, highlighting a perceived link between mental status and military fitness.
Minister Lebrun outlined rapid efforts to restore devastated areas in northern France with over 400 wells already rebuilt and more to come. He urged provision of drinking water facilities before summer and described ongoing reconstruction adhering to hygiene rules. Private aid and organized canteens support care for the sick, with sanitary records to prevent future health issues and plans for treatment trips to coastal or mountain locations.
Paris reports say Italy may rejoin the peace conference with a pledge of airtight guarantees from Japan over Shantung and Klaochow. The Allies prepare to present the German treaty within days while Italy’s status and China’s opposition to the Shantung bargain loom large.
Washington May 5 The White House announced President Wilson plans to return to Washington by June 1 barring unforeseen events and to convene the new congress in extraordinary session around that date if possible He may issue the call from Paris before arriving in the United States and then appear before a joint session of the lawmakers Plans remain tentative pending developments in Paris.
Washington reports surplus war materials sales through April 25 yield a net loss to the government. Total proceeds reach 158,081,350.28 dollars, about 90 percent of original cost, with the week ending April 25 showing a mix of items including wires and mate.
Paseo, Peru, perched at about 14,000 feet above sea level, is described as the highest city in America and perhaps the world according to Spaniards. The piece notes uncertainty and includes a stray mock dialogue about a hungry waiter and a tramper.
Paris May 3 The American expeditionary force will be reduced to the army of occupation along the Rhine as rapidly as possible. Three hundred thousand soldiers will be sent home in May and a further number in June. After July first American ports will be abandoned and railroads returned to France. American military police will be withdrawn. Antwerp will become the American supply base under Brig Gen W D Conner with communications through Belgium.
Greensboro May 5 The child labor section of the war revenue bill imposing a prohibitive tax on products of child labor in interstate commerce was declared unconstitutional by Federal Judge Boyd. London May 5 Bolsheviks reportedly captured Chenkursk and allegedly executed American prisoners with axes, denied by British and American commands. Amsterdam May 1 International socialist conference calls for Palestine to be an independent state and admitted to the family of nations. Washington May 1 Deaths in U S Army reach 147 197 according to Surgeon General. New York May 1 U S bars letters to Lenine citing no direct communication with Bolshevik leaders. Washington May 1 Forty die in earthquake at San Salvador. heavy damage reported.
The government clarifies a 10 percent luxury tax under the new war revenue act, applying to items from handbags and hats to cosmetics and toothpaste. Tax paid by the buyer to the seller, with merchants filing monthly returns. Also notes the Tennessee battleship launch and other guerre-related items.
Premier Orlando secured an 882 to 40 confidence vote in the Italian parliament endorsing Paris policy on Fiume. The assembly backed the withdrawal of Italy's peace delegation from the Paris talks and affirmed annexation of Fiume. A huge crowd surrounded the parliament as Orlando was hailed as a hero.
Springfield TL May 2 The senate passed 29 to 11 the Anti Saloon league law enforcement bill called a secred and seizure measure to enforce anti saloon laws in dry territory. Hurton submarine chaser Charleston SC May 5 three naval men and 18 Charleston firemen were injured by an explosion of a gasoline tank on the submarine chaser 3S. Joffre to Visit U S Washington May 5 Private advices say Marshal Joffre plans to visit the United States again before year end. He has not fixed a date. 56 Jews Are Killed at Pinsk London May 6 Fifty six Jews have been killed in a pogrom at Pinsk per Zionist central office. Hungarians Beg Peace London May 5 The Hungarian communist government has offered Roumania territorial concessions and called for cessation of hostilities. Revolt Against Italians Spreading Satoniki Greece May 2 The Allxinia revolt challenges occupation troops with 4000 rebels. Gompers Condition Good New York May 2 Samuel Gompers, AFL president, injured in taxi collision, rested poorly but condition improved.
London reports Ferdinand I of Romania arrives in Budapest at the head of his army. Russian ultimatum demands Bessarabia’s evacuation within 48 hours amid shifting border tensions. Carinthia orders mobilization of 20 military classes as Jugoslav forces threaten Klagenfurt and Villach. King Ferdinand’s entry echoes Hungary’s communist government stance on territorial claims.
Paris reports show two hundred fifty police hurt including a sergeant stabbed in the neck and in dangerous condition. One youth named Lorne was reportedly killed by multiple bullets. A shooter’s identity remains unconfirmed as an arrest is said to have occurred. Several American soldiers suffered injuries at the Place de la Concorde.
William D Haywood and four I W W leaders remain jailed at Leavenworth after the US Circuit Court refused to approve bonds. They offered bonds previously but were deemed unacceptable. The headline reflects a federal case tied to suspected espionage activity and ongoing detention.
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