Peace terms and postwar Germany viewed in editorial
The article debates the punitive peace treaty, arguing Germany will be disarmed and bounded by a 30 year prisoner state, with plebiscites shaping borders. It questions why the US would seek separate defense pacts, noting China and Japan concerns and the Senate’s scrutiny. It also mentions the fate of wartime prostitutes near a Texas Army camp and their postwar outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Salter
Europe
Uns
United States
France
Senate
Japan
Shantung
Ching
Ttn
Cope
The Mexican Syste m of a Man Who Lost All in Revolutions
The refugee exile General Luis Terrazas once owned vast wealth in Chihuahua including 70,000,000 acres, 1,000,000 cultivated, factories, wines, and banks. After revolutions he fled to the United States with only his life and old age, having risen from a peon’s son to a wealthy magnate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luis Terrazas
the Rockefeller of
United States
Chihuahua
ATI
Arad
Burleson blamed for government ownership failures
The piece attacks Postmaster General Burleson over his management of the telegraph and telephone systems, calling the government ownership experiment disastrous. It portrays resignations, delays, and public discontent, arguing such bureaucratic control costs millions and undermines progress. It warns of future mismanagement risks and questions sensible leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson
Congress
Tragic end for rancher with vast Chihuahua estates
The article recounts the fate of a wealthy entailed landowner whose assets valued at 150 million dollars were seized by the State of Chatmahua. Heritage included gold confiscated, large cattle herds, mines, plants, and banks now in Chihuahua Government hands after decades of exile and conflict. The man, once a political leader, fled across the border and lived securely in America while his properties were absorbed following revolutionary raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatmahua
Department of Confiscation
State
Treasury
General Terrazas
Chilhuahua
Maxiamilian
Milian
Mexican Congress
Chihuahuas
Chihuahua
Versailles Peace Speech Shows Hun Defiance and Resolve
The article reviews Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau’s reply to the peace treaty, noting no repentance and continued Hunnish arrogance. It argues Germany’s denial of wrongdoing and demand for participation by victorious powers threaten a broader burden share, while civilized nations remain determined to enforce terms. The piece concludes that German resistance will end with compliance under pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Germany
Count von Brockdorff- Rantzau
von Brockdorff-Rantnau
Belgium
France
Tut
Count Deel
League of Nations
Ninety-Sinth Congress Opens With Mixed Prospects
The sixty-sixth congress convenes Monday amid party unity on welfare and national plans. Republicans control both chambers for the first time in a decade, shaping a notable session. Delayed appropriations and Paris peace terms loom, with ratification uncertain and annexation debates resurfacing in the national dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Ison
Paris
Japan
Uae
Acceptance of League of Nations Seen Assured in Congress
The piece argues that passage of the League of Nations is assured as opponents lack one third support. It foresees a fierce, nonpartisan debate with Republicans holding the advantage while facing scrutiny over war conduct and alleged graft. It also weighs Germany’s options after the war and the likelihood of severe, but survivable, peace terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
League
Democratic Party
Congress
PUTTING ON THE SCREWS
An analysis of postwar terms shows harsh yet constrained German penalties. Versailles outlines limits on territory and military power, with Germany required to repay a partial indemnity. Colonies are taken, aims to curb aggression while offering mercy to both sides. Clemenceau’s stance is cited as decisive and necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Clemenceau
Sign or Starve The Peace Terms Force German Signatures
The peace conference threatens Germany with economic isolation and industrial ruin if it refuses to sign the terms to be laid before it. Without swift recovery of industry and food access through exports, Germany risks collapse into Balkan-like instability. The conference insists on Germany signing promptly, warning that delay could end the German state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Balkan
Industria
Russia
Berlin
Paris
Mind Your Own Business in Fiume Debate
The piece argues Americans should avoid meddling in distant, complex disputes like Fiume, noting public ignorance and limited American stakes. It criticizes overreaching by the President and warns against becoming guardians of faraway territories while urging prudent engagement rather than entanglement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiume
Finnie
Universal
Finme
Italy
Jugo-Slavia
Sam
Constantinople
Armenia
Syria
Italy and America mutual distrust and intrusion warning
The piece argues Italy discriminates between the United States and President Wilson and warns that continued American intervention in European affairs will erode trust. It cautions Americans to avoid meddling at home and abroad, predicting rising suspicion and a return to traditional noninterventionist policy in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
United States
Wilson
America
Europe
York Tribune
Entente Forces Plan Assault on Petrograd From Helsingfors Base
Stockholm May 11. Entente forces prepare a military operation with Helsingfors as a base to attack Petrograd. dispatches quote Helsingfors authorities indicating about 5,100 troops will take part. French ships lie in the Gulf of Finland as the plan unfolds with Helsingfors cited as the base.
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Stockholm
A. P
Helsingfors
Petograd
He Ascon
Pigningen
Gulf of Finland
Helkingforg
Personal Notices from a Grafton News Page
Doyle Riddle of the Marine Corps Galveston Texas returns home to attend his mother's illness in Seattle Washington. Walter Floyd Weston visits friends here while A H Sommerville returns from Oakland with his children for tomorrow's circus. Local names include Walter Williams Fairmont James Beedy Clarksburg and Chas Evans chamber secretary. The piece notes se irens tomorrow and a bustling civic scene with various visitors to the Central Hotel and city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Riddle
Marine Corps
Galveston
Texas
George W. Brown
Blueville
Seattle
Washington
Herbert Welch
Toledo
Thos. F. Welch
H. Sommerville
Oakland
Walter Floyd
Weston
Chevift Homer Selvey
Trontown
A. T. Lampen
Dettmer Woolen Mills Co
Pittsburgh
Theo. H. Gerkin
Walter Williams
Fairmont
James Beedy
Gerkin
June Quinn
Central Fairmont Coal Co
Clarks Burs
Gawthrop
Toute 5
Id Stevens
Buck
Petticord
Gratton
W. G Reedo
Flemington
Jerry Barker
Latrobe Street
W. Mgiespie
Clarksburg
Central Hotel
Clay Rainey
J. Corbin
Union Cafe
H. G. Moltz
Marlinsburg
PM Hollis
West Main Street
Claude Vogeding
Porter Moore
Lloyd Briggs
Morgantown
James Ellison
Lovie McFarland
Cohen’s
Wiliam Faversham
Parkersburg
Grafton
Sleel C. Zalls
Baltimore
Cohen
George Cassell
Rowlesburg
Roy Reed
Moatsville
W. M. Ball
Cove Run
Leon Williamson
Buckhannon
Kenda
W. H L. Pauley
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Grafton Sentinel Pub. Co
Howard H. Holt
Presiedat
Pennaaman
Member
TED Press
W.va
Postoffice
Peacetermg
Pittsburg
Cardus
Entente
Petrograd
Helsingvors
Helingfors
Wil Dache
C. Spanier
Coles
Carl Clayton
Clarkeburg
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