Aftermath of German territorial losses in postwar redraws
The article outlines large swathes of German land ceded or occupied after the war. Alsace Lorraine, Danzig, the Saar, Silesia, Upper Schleswig and other regions are cited as transferred or annexed. Belgium, Poland, Denmark gain areas as the German empire loses territory. The piece notes military reductions and the rise of a provisional German state in a reshaped Europe.
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Germany
Europe
Bismarck
Alsace
Lorraine
Belgium
East Prussia
Poland
Upper
Schleswig
Denmark
Coal Mines of the Neuse Now Idle in Belgian Aftermath
Desolate Louvain region report details idle coal mines and vast plants stripped of machinery. Former employers like Cockprill Manufacturing and Fabrique Nationale shed thousands of workers as German retreat loots equipment, fueling bitterness toward the Peace Conference. D. G. Peck covered the Major meeting in Newburg.
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Associated Press
Louvain
Cockprill Manufacturing Co
Fabrique ‘Nationale
Browning of
Texas
Lally
Taru Tony Ears
Germany
Vorld
Strei
Belgium
Eyrry
West
Europe
Beleast
Tsows
McGraw Case Postponed Once More In Charleston
In Charleston May term Supreme Court continued First Nation Bank et al v John T McGraw et al and related Webster county matter involving nearly all McGraw properties. Six cases announced from bench include State v Monroe H Baler in Wood county reversed for new trial and five others affirming or remanding decrees and judgments.
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Charleston
May
Supreme Court
First Nation Bank
John T. McGraw
Webster
McGraw “Properties
State
Monroe H. Baler
Wood County
Mary D. Helmick
Helen G. Krat
Harris County
R. B. Bartlett
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Lewis County
Ernest Barmer
J. Benjamin Bramer
Harrison County
McClain
Marietta Torpedo Company
Roane County
War orphan relief appeal urges aid for French children
A plea notes sixty thousand French orphans needing care. It urges readers to donate ten cents daily, arguing small gifts will mean life for hungry tots. Amelie has cared for many orphans, yet more remain, and every donation helps sustain their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Hamasuke
Amelie
No American Fingers in Peace Pie Warms Warlington
A fragmented wartime analysis argues the United States alone bore no territorial or monetary gains from Germany's defeat, while other nations like France England and Japan profited. The piece lists various prewar treaties and mechanisms where American influence is denounced as minimal in shaping a victorious peace.
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Warlington
United States of America
Germany
France
England
Japan
Asne
Leagues of Aliens
Gormeny
Great Britain
Gacurany
National Liquor Dealers Seek to Postpone Prohibition Order
The National Liquor Dealers Association adopted a protest against President Wilson’s July 1 dry executive order. They urge unsuspending the order, arguing it would add two million men to the army of unemployed and unjustly target workers. They claim prohibition affects tax revenues and rights, with legal counsel contending ratification delays prevent constitutional enactment and a delay in proclamation may occur.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Wilson
National Liquor Dealers Association
Association
Joshima
Hollen
New York
Alfie
Bollen
Lyon Ce
Senators Debate Versailles Treaty Views Washington May
Senators began to express views on the Versailles treaty after studying the official summary. Some withheld comment until the full text is reviewed, while others criticized the League Covenant and the commitment to aid France. Support came for the treaty's League of Nations framework and associated military terms, with Borah and Moses offering nuanced stances on alliance specifics.
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Washington
S Senators Lodge
Massachusetts
Smoot
Ltnh
United States
Great Britain
France
Dailuly
Oral
Idho
Curtis
Kansas
Sherman
Moss
Moses
New Hampshire
League of Nations
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Germany
Borah
Jeoschator
Herman Bald
Sven Mess
League
Peasetand
Semater
Ireaia
Aha Calted Tates
Quent
Hrfain
Peters
Five Military Training Units Planned for West Virginia U Boys
Morgantown May 8 Special The War Department plans five military training units at West Virginia University to broaden branches offered, including Infantry Machine Gun Engineers and more. Major Mumma leads cadets in preparations for at least 200 cadets this fall with new rifles uniforms and a parade routine.
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Morgantown
W. Va
War Department
West Virginia University
Motor Transport
H. L. Mumma
Majory Mdmma
Minima
A. A
Fant College
Army
Students Army Training Corps
Arciv
Mumn
Ohio
A J. Myers
Boulder
Colorado
Johnn. Randolph
Richmond
Standolph
Early Day Sales and Low Prices Recalled in 1846 Auction
Martin L Shields recounts a spring 1846 auction held on a Missouri farm once owned by him. Notes and low cash prevailed as currency was scarce furs were legal tender and prices show a major rise over 72 years. Auctioneer fees were modest and buyers settled by notes amid strong local sense of honor.
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Smile
William Grichin
William Faulkner
Henry
P. ‘Smith
John C. Smith
James W. Lurber
Tor David Kincaid
Benjamin F. Elsen
Ben Robuck
Martin L. Shields
Taylor County Bank
T Bank
Flemington
Taylor County
Amu
Missouri
Shields
Mexico
Smith
Washington Lurber
Haifer
Richard Johnson
Miners Cannot Buy Bonds R R's Cause
Former West Virginia Governor Mae Corkle led loan drives urging coal operators to fund Victory bonds. A Paremont operator replied that railroads must reserve tonnage for themselves, criticizing railroads for withholding fuel during wartime and implying unfair treatment of coal companies in counties Taylor Harrison Marion Monongalia.
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Mae Corkle
West Virginia
Pairmont Fehl
Yailroddé
Taylor, Harrison
Marion
Monorgalia Counties
Letter From Leo Rasore Describes War Experience
Leo J Rasore writes from the American Expeditionary Forces in France detailing letters from friends in West Virginia, his travels through Germany and the Rhine, memories of wartime days, and reunions in Paris with Kenny’s sister and others. He notes the toll of war, the postwar mood, and glimpses of comrades he has met during a long journey through occupied Europe.
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Fred J. Bollipeé
Rother
Leo J. Resehe
Ue Mans
France
Fred
West Virginia
Harry
Albert Gilmore
Germany
Luteribourg
Graha
Cobrenie
Rhine
Cologie
Old Letters Reveal Rhine Castles and Europe Views
A misspelled Reco letter from Leo J. Rasche describes Stotzenfel Castle on the Rhine and a friend Charles. He praises historic castles in the Rhineland and France, notes English country seats in Hagland and Scotland, and muses on libert y and Europe’s views on drinking water. He signs off with regards and asks for a reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trom von
Rhine
Charles
Rhinel
France
Hagland
Scotland
Leo J. Rasche
Canada aims to boost foreign trade postwar drive
Paris reports Canada conducts an energetic push to expand foreign trade after wartime limits. Credits to Belgium Greece Romania and France rise to 100 million, with trade missions in London and Paris, aiming to reconnect Europe and Canada’s industries. Troops prepare to return home in about two months.
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Paris
corFes Boysidiice
Canada
Aguas
Tesreliter
Cartas
Géoorge
Cnet
Comméree
Wits
Ih Polis
Beihé Tertountered
Belgium
Greece
France
Mader Icussion
Ind Calladd
Trade Commission
London
Carada
George Voster
Property sale notice in Taylor County West Virginia
The notice announces a judicial sale of personal property described as a Cream Separator Company item at the front door of the Taylor County courthouse West Virginia. The sale is in May 1919 with details of the property including model and serial information and court administration by the sheriff or official.
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Rachel Lambert
Typorporation
Maylor County
Ime
Ofotock
Court House
Taylor
West Virginia
Peore
Wall To
Newlon
Shovitt
Taylor CounTy
W. VA
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Gree Road Society
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China
Jett
Jabin
Martin
Vsields
Leo. J. Rasore
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