Ireland Calls for Admission to League of Nations
The Provisional Government of the Irish Republic submits to the Paris Peace Conference a memorial urging recognition as a free nation and admission to the League under Article Ten. It asserts Ireland’s self determination, outlines grievances under English rule, and warns that rejection would force Ireland to rely on its own resources and resist imperial control.
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Wilson
Ireland
Irel
Nove
Tus
Oeen
England
League of Nations
League
Executive Council
Great Britain
American woman pioneers wartime vocational training for soldiers
Miss Heyneman of San Francisco arrived on a four month absence from the Red Cross to expand a system training wounded soldiers for self support. In London she founded California House to nurse Belgians back to health and teach vocations, later expanded by British Red Cross into Kitchener Houses. Her plan includes a Belgian nurse school in Brussels with beds in memory of fallen American soldiers and a focus on self sufficiency for 60,000 meals served.
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Julie ‘Hoy
San Francisco
Red Cross
England
Misa Heyneman
America
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington Baltilloré
Boston
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Denver
Ant Werp
Lon- Wb
London
California
Nathat
Liege
Bel-gian
British
Hatha
Miss Heyneman
Queen Elizabeth
la Panne
Edith Cavell
Brussels
Mme. Marie Depage
Lusitania
United States
Kitchener House
Wye
OfMce
Hegeman
Fielding
Saloon Substitutes Considered for Dry Baltimore
Baltimore leaders debate substitutes for liquor as the city nears prohibition. Civic and church figures propose social centers with lounges, bowling, gyms, and libraries to provide healthy gathering spaces and prevent “blind pigs.” The Centenary Methodist drive may fund such community facilities to foster a democratic, saloon-free atmosphere.
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Baltimore
United States
Methodist Episcopal Church
Triumphal March Through Paris Planned for June 6
Allied armies plan a triumphal march through Paris on June 6, expected to proceed even if peace terms are not yet signed. Officials anticipate a reception by the French capital with participation by multiple Allied units.
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Paris
Préaent
Bectr
Kellison to Coach Wesleyan Eleven in 1919 Season
Buck Hannon May 10 Athletic Director Shumaker plans a strong 1919 Wesleyan football schedule by bringing John Snowden Kellison back as head coach. Kellison will field six to seven 1917 veterans and expects reinforcements from Snefle gar after his return from France. Hy Mes Beck Martz Fisher and Tschap pat will join in September for pre season training as the team aims to surpass the 1917 squad.
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Buck Hannon
West Virginia
Shumaker
West Virginia Wesley In College
John Snowden
Kellison
Wesleyan
Sneflegar
France
United States
Fleming
Hymes
Beck
Martz
Fisher
Tschappatt
Degrees Awarded at West Virginia University
New York story notes May plans as April showers give way to sunny days. Busy women seek fashionable beach wear with smart designs. Miss Mildred Kerfer and Miss Olive Brown of this city are among those featured in swimsuit illustrations. The article highlights a chic two piece suit with a checked waist, trimmed cuffs, and blooming panel details, urging careful choosing of color and fit for young women.
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New York
Godle Fingere Agin
Mildred Kerfer
Olive Brown
Cyey
Cry Feminiics
Sewing Week for the Home-Dressmaker Highlights Fashion
The article celebrates Sewing Week for home dressmakers with notes on fabrics like gingham organdie and linen, and praises waistcoats as a fashion staple. It mentions exquisite tie frocks in white Kinet with raspberry organdie, embroidered pockets, and the appeal of varied glove styles for different figures.
West Virginia to confer degrees on 78 graduates
Morgantown May 12 special Degrees will be conferred upon a class of seventy eight students of West Virginia at the annual commencement June 19. The first of students recommended by the University faculty and approved by the Board of Regents was announced by Dr. Frank B. Trotter president. War and army service reduced male graduates this year while female graduates are in the majority. Morgantown leads with twenty three names in the seventy eight list. The archeological Arts course appears most popular with over forty degrees. Two local graduates Miss Meldred Keefer and Miss Olivé Brown will receive Bachelor of Arts degrees.
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Morgantown
West Virginia
Board of
Regents
Fairmay
Frank B. ‘Trotter
Fcar
Mountai
Eigght
School of Law
College of Engineering
Sentinel Monday TERNS IN $5,000 EXPRA SATURDAY EVENING
Late Saturday night Wendel Victory Liberty Loan workers reported an over subscription near 250 dollars. In a later update the mining town with a $4000 quota reportedly reached full funding, totaling 49200.
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Sentinel
Wendel. Victory. Liberty
Loan
Wark. Org
Victory Liberty loan subscriptions exceed district quota
Treasury reports indicate widespread subscription to the Victory Liberty loan with about 21 million in the fourth loan and 4.8 billion total, with New York district totaling 1,450,000 over its quota. Banks have until May 20 to report, and official totals expected by May 26.
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Washington, P
Victory Liberty
Treasury Federal
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
New York
Federal Reserve District
Efforts to Fix Steel Prices Again Blocked
Representatives of the Railroad Administration and the Manufacturers' Committee of the Iron and Steel Institute met in New York to seek a reduction in the price schedule approved by the Industrial Board of the Department of Commerce. The Railroad Administration argued prices were not low enough, while manufacturers said further cuts require lower production costs and wages. The conference involved Elbert H. Gary and other steel leaders, with T. C. Powell and Henry Walters representing the administration.
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New York, May
Railroad Administration
Manufacturers’ Committee
The
Iron and Steel Institute
Industrial Board of the
Department of Commerce
Hines
T. C. Powell
P. B. Spencer
Henry ‘Walters
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
James Burden
John Savage
Manufactur
Washington
Industrial Board of the Department of Commerce
Notice on Burial Fund Misrepresentation
The public believes a collection is taken for the late Ligud Dawson's burial. The notice states this is untrue and unnecessary since Dawson was in good standing with the local union and Metropolitan Life. Signed by Mrs L C Dawson and others, with certification of life insurance in the orange county office.
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Bubeac
Ligud
Dawson
James Glenn
Metropolitan Lutarinsurance Co
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