Denounce Terms of Treaty and Call for Unions
Berlin reports the Independent Socialist party appeals in Die Freiheit urging workers to unite against capitalism and accept peace terms at Versailles to avert hunger and unemployment. It denounces harsh peace terms and warns that non signing risks continued occupation and blockade. Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau reportedly plans to seek permission for a German delegation to meet Austrian representatives.
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Berlin
Versailles
Central Commission of
Independent Socialist Party
Die Freiheit
Austria
Count von Brockdorfl-Rantaiu
Havau
German plenary urged to prepare for Austrian delegates talks
German plenary members push for authorization to communicate with Austrian delegates during peace congress negotiations. The request aims to facilitate direct liaison as negotiations proceed.
President Wilsons Peace Return Plans Amid Uncertainty
President Wilson’s message due May 14 will be brief. The full peace treaty and Franco American military accord remain reserved for his personal return. Officials denied June 15 departure dates and a June 1 arrival, noting plans depend on treaty signing and current peace talks.
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Wilson
Congress
Its
Germany
United States
Washington
Victory Aborts Subscriptions Report Toward May Final
The Victory Liberty Loan shows 640000 through banks and 15000 via the Railroad Company. District totals by county indicate heavy quotas with percentages and booths listed. N C Ridenour of Newburg visits and is registered at the Central Hotel.
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Victory
Victory Liberty Lo
Railroad Company
Fifth Federal Reserve Bank
Court Ho
Fetterman
Wemington
Grafton
Knotteridle
N.C. Ridenour
Newburg
Central Hotel
Pershing Granted Power to Mitigate Sentences Under New Statute
Washington May 13 Secretary Baker issued a general army order authorizing General Pershing to mitigate or remit any sentence that under the articles of war requires presidential confirmation before execution. The original article of war gave this power to the field commander, but an amendment on February 28, 1919 requires reference to the President.
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Washington, D
Baker
Pprshing
Temporary Navy Officers To Be Released
Washington May 14 acting Secretary Roosevelt announced that all temporary navy officers entering for the war period will be released within weeks. They will be replaced by reserve officers who agree to stay in service six months after peace is declared or until then if needed. The move relieves the department from the immediate demand created by the temporary staff and offers volunteers a path to regular naval service.
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Wasilington
D. C
A. P
Roosevelt
Naval
Government to Buy 600 Airplanes for Emergency Fleet
Washington May 13. Contracts for at least 500 planes of the latest type will be awarded to American manufacturers under army air service plans sent to Secretary Baker. Aim is to keep industry ready for rapid expansion in a national emergency. Seven models approved include the Latere Observation, Hoening Monoplane, Thomas Morse Scout, U S D-9 A day bomber, Weight Trains plane, Martin day bomber, and the Ordnance Engineering Pursuit plane.
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Washington, D. C
A. P
Army Air Service
Baker
Secretar
Air Service
Ordnance Engineering
Check Artist Arrested and Checks Found
A Clarksburg man identified as Arch Watkins was captured by officers Lily and Boyard after a string of passing bad checks at local stores. He was arrested at the Shuman home and jailed awaiting a preliminary hearing before Justice McGafferty. Police found a pick-handle making formula and items linking him to prior incidents in the area.
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Daily Sentinel
Arch
Watkins
Clarksburg
Lily
Boyard
Justice McGafferty
Lodge
James Shumann von West
Shuman
Hmself
Americanization Conference Examines Foreign Born Citizens
Washington May 13 The Interior Department hosts a four day Americanization conference discussing methods to turn foreign born residents into Americans. Emphasis on English language use in all schools oral skills, night and day classes, and practical aids like phonographs and stereopticons to aid learning.
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Washington
United States
Interior Department
P. P. Claxon
Education
Charles F. Towne
Massachusetts Bureau of Education
Rickard
Syracuse
N. Y
America
F. Y. Thompson
Boston
School Unit Organization
Cincinnati
Kalamazoo Sees English Pooling for Foreign Workers
Kalamazoo city officials decided to pool the resources of local industries to teach English to foreign employees. The session tonight outlined a cooperative program aiming to improve communication, job performance, and integration across the workforce.
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Kalamazoo
Local News Notes From Bailey Ridge And Nearby
Bailey Ridge Mills, Sarah Hunt was at Newburg on business last week. Joe Reese was at Grafton on business. W Hunt, serving with the colors in France, has landed home safely. We are glad to see George among us again and he can tell of his trip. Wm Smedley visited his sister Mrs Sarah Hotsinpillar at Sand Ridge last week. Mr and Mrs W F Helms of Cannon called at the Reese home Sunday and Monday. A crowd sang and spent a pleasant time at Joe Davis home Sunday evening. Weather favors well doing as all is well that ends well.
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W. F. Helms
Cannon
Reese
Joe Davis
Poling
Haydman
Pruntytown Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors
Pruntytown reports Misa Mabel Cropp of Bridgeport visiting Suste Hu tead, then returning home after illness in Jessie Curry’s family. Myrtle Git called to Grat lop, Mrs Philips suffered a severe attack, Sallie Blowers visiting in Zanesville. Joseph Jofingon plans a paint update. Victory Loan meeting in Worthsville District raised over $6000 with speakers Megara Reynolds King Lakin and Superintendent Flesher. Jessie Moran entertained, Oliver Bonner moved to Viking, Jessie Lambert guards Evang farm, and visits from Charles Pike of Clarksburg. Little Jane Wiles enjoyed time with grandparents O B Wiles.
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Misa Mabel Cropp
Bridgeport
Suste Hutead
Zanesville
Ida
Hattie Kerns
Joseph Jofingon
Victory Loan
Worthsville
M. I. Cheek
Megara
Reynolds
King
Lakin
Flesher
Sojos
James B
Moran
Olivers Bonner
Viking
Jessie Lambert
Evang Farm
Charles Pike
Clarksburg
Jane Kembly
Jane Wiles
al Ars
O. B. Wiles
1. Dénhison
Braise
Weekend Notices and Local Visits Report
Mrs Dave Fawcett hosts visiting note and weekend trips feature Ada Evans and Annie Evans visiting Clarksburg. Reed at Baptist church events, Hazel Mason home from Clarksburg due to illness of Porter Mason. Box supper Saturday by Woodmen of the World at Prantytown promises large turnout. Ralph Patterson returns from camp and birth announced for Frank Fawcett and wife. Clyde Burgeine and Lew is of Fairmont visiting. Kate Newen visiting in Boington.
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Hazel Mason
Clarksburg
Porter Mason
Prantytown
Ralph Patterson
Litte Daubter
and Airs
Frank Fawcett
Sire-Clyde-Burgeine
Lewis
Fairmont
Kate Newen
Bo- Nington
Gov Sproul Proclaims Welcome Home Day in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg May 13 Gov Sproul approved a legislature passed resolution to declare next Thursday a legal holiday in Pennsylvania to honor returning servicemen. About 19 400 men of the 42nd division will parade in Philadelphia on Welcome Home Day.
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Harrisburg
Penn
A. P
Sproul
Pennsylvania
2Ftr
German peace terms spark bitter German protest in May
Berlin reports of the peace terms require surrender of Germany and massive stock losses of cattle and swine. The Tageblatt calls the plan monstrous and impossible and cites child mortality and hunger as the brutal outcome. Hen. Gerber has returned to his company in Washington after a furlough.
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Berlin
Germany
Tageblatt
Dewand
Gerber
Washington, D. C
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Pruntytown
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