Modifications Sought in Paris on German Peace Treaty
In Paris the Council of Four debates German counter proposals on territorial questions and reparations. Experts discuss Saare basin and Silesia changes while pondering a quick decision. A German plea to end the blockade and resume trade to aid reparations is reviewed.
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New York
Associated Press
Paris
Council of Four
Council For Conferences
Saare
Silesia
Germany
Herr Noske
United States
Wilson
A. J. Balfour
Col. House
G W V Would Probe Labor Unrest
The Great War Veterans association provincial executive in Toronto urges the cabinet to take drastic steps to address labor unrest, food and clothing shortages, and the high cost of living. They blame profiteers for worker suspicions and call for inclusion on any inquiry committee.
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Toronto
Great War Veterans’ Association
Austria Apathetic on Peace Terms Says Vienna Paper
A Vienna newspaper argues Austria is dis satisfied with Allied peace terms but the Austrian public shows apathy and willingness to accept the conditions. The piece contrasts Austrian stance with German discontent and notes the treaty reduces Austria to a small inland state. The Toronto Telegram comment implies Germany won the battle of Jutland.
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New York
Associated Press
Vienna
Jutland
Toronto Telegram
German memo on war responsibility at Versailles
German experts including Prof Hane Delbrueck General Count Max Montgelas and Prof Weber draft a memorandum denying a secret Berlin Vienna plot to attack Serbia. They urge an impartial inquiry and blame Russia for provoking war while noting Germany defended against France and that Britain distrusted its naval policy.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Hane Delbrueck
Max Montgelas
Weber
Versailles
Entente Commission
Vienna
Serbia
Edward Grey
Russia
Nicholas
The
Hague
Germany
France
Great Britain
Dominions to Have Full League Representation
In the House of Commons Bonar Law said the government aims for Dominion representation in the League of Nations to be as full as that of smaller sovereign states. Dominion representatives would be eligible for executive council posts on the same terms as other League members.
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London
House of Commons
Norton Griffiths
Bonar Law
House
Dominions
League of Nations
Executive Courtes
League
Aland Islands Seek Reunion With Sweden
The Landsting of the Aland Islands has sent a unanimously adopted resolution to the Peace Conference demanding the reunion of the Aland Islands with Sweden. Delegates at Marichamn approved the measure.
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Stockholm
Aland Islands
Sweden
Marichamn
German Defence Minister Orders Coast Defences Hardened
Report says Gustav Noske toured the German coast defences and directed personnel to be ready for emergency. This briefing circulates in peace conference circles as Germany sharpens readiness.
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Gustav Noske
Outbreaks in Eight Cities Tied to Anarchist Plot
U S secret service chiefs link eight city bomb explosions to a single unknown anarchist group seeking to terrorize the nation. Attorney General Palmer calls the events an utter failure to frighten the government. Washington police reconstructs the bomber’s death scene as experts note two bombs detonated when a carrier tripped. Congress members draft harsher penalties for perpetrators.
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Washington
Secret Service
New York
Palmer
Congress
Allies End Short Rhein Strikes in Coblenz
German workers in Coblenz Treves and surrounding areas initiated a four hour general strike protesting Wiesbaden republic reports. Allied warnings threatened deportation if workers did not return by 1 pm. The inter allied railway commission said all workers resumed duties. Newspapers in Coblenz denied any German republic birth.
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Coblenz
Rhenish Republic
Wiesbaden
Treves
Germany
Inter-Allied Railway Commission
Exchange of notes on German and American property
Experts study German property in the United States and American property in Germany as notes are prepared. German holdings in the U S are about 450 million dollars while American holdings in Germany approximate 150 million. Germany may seek to buy ships or exchange values to satisfy reparations and preserve inviolability of private property.
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Paris
United States
Germany
Disallow Women in Synod Kingston Ontario
The Ontario Anglican synod voted overwhelmingly against allowing women to attend as delegates. Opponents warned men would skip meetings if women could attend. Bishop Bidwell argued women delegates could help but male attendance would suffer. Only seven voted for the proposal.
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Kingston
Ont
Ontario Anglican Synod
Bidwell
Huns Must Take Hats Off to British Officers
In parliament, Churchill states Germans in occupied areas must remove hats when addressing British officers. He says occupation rules are appropriate to the period and less severe than German practices, and that British army rights will be maintained. He notes American practice should be guided by British officers.
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London
Iin
the Commons
J. C. Wedgwood
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Luxembourg Seeks Autonomy and League Admission
Secretary of State read President Wilson's letter in the chamber of deputies inviting a Luxembourg delegation to Paris. Luxembourg wishes autonomy and aims for an economic union with France or Belgium or talks with them on terms. The government also requests Luxembourg's admission to the League of Nations.
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Luxembourg
Reuter
Chamber of Deputies
Wilson
Paris
France
Belgium
League of Nations
Italy and United States Discuss Adriatic Claims in Private Talks
Paris reports that Italy and United States delegates held private conferences to reexamine Adriatic claims. American officials indicated optimism a workable compromise formula could be reached promptly amid treaty discussions.
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Paris
Italy
Adriatic
United States
Lithuania pushes for inquiry into Polish pogroms
Lithuania demands the Peace Conference appoint a commission to investigate alleged pogroms by Poles in Lithuanian territories occupied by Polish forces.
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Paris
Peace Conference
Lithuania
Value of Experience Reframed in Life Repeats
A reflective line contemplates if a man could live life again he would likely become a bigger fool. The maxim intimates that experience grows with error and time.
Postal Employees Are Discharged in Canada Crisis
Telegrams from Sir Robert Borden show the government will not reinstate post office workers who struck in sympathy and refused to return. He states the public must be served and those who deserted posts cannot be rehired, warning against undermining national services.
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Ottawa
Brotherhood of
Dominion Express
Blondin
Central Strike Committee
Dominion
Alberta Methodist Conference
Commission On Labor
Robert Borden
Sir Robert Borden
Canada
Winnipeg
Murderous Italians Raid in Hamilton After Beach Road Shootout
Two Austrians were fatally shot and two others wounded when eight Italians posing as liquor detectives searched a house on Beach road in Hamilton. The assailants lined ten Austrians, stole $1,800 at gunpoint, then fired into the line, killing four, leaving two mortally wounded before escaping.
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Hamilton, Ont
Tuckett Arm
German Delegation Ranks Counsel Declares Signing Imminent
A Versailles statement from a German delegation member with the rank of counsellor of legation says Germany will sign the peace treaty despite opposition because failure to sign would lead to being hacked to pieces upon return to Berlin.
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Versailles
Berlin
Repatriation Progress for Canadians and Navy Movements
The report notes fewer than 80,000 Canadians awaiting repatriation with over 54,000 sailing in May. The final units of the fourth division departed aboard the Olympic on Friday.
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London
Amir's Treachery in Afghanistan Press Speculation
Reuters reports that British military prospects in Afghanistan look brighter but stresses uncertain Afghan attitudes. The Amir's letter to the viceroy and his generals’ orders contain clear inaccuracies. Afghan forces reportedly crossed the frontier at multiple points and mobilized against British positions before any provocation.
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London
Reuter
Afghanistan
Air Squadron for Russia ships from Canada
Col Collishaw forms an all Canadian air squadron for Russia. Captains Kinkhead Slater from Calgary H J McDonald from Victoria Morton and Breakey from Toronto Britall from Ontario Lindsay and Green from Peterborough and Victoria Atea Manitoba Sidebottom from Quebec Richford and Fall from Vancouver sail with the unit.
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London
Col. Collishaw
Russia
Kinkhead and Slater
Calgary
H. J. McDonald
Victoria
Morton and Breakey
Toronto
Britall
Ontario
Lindsay
Green
Peterboroy Atea
Manitoba
Sidebottom
Quebec
Richford and Fall
Vancouver
Huns Are Told Some Plain Truths
Berne French wireless quotes Professor Foster of Munich criticizing German prisoner policy and propaganda. He notes German claims ignore German wartime crimes in occupied France and Russian prisoner detention. He argues deterrence of justice for prisoners harms Allied perception and future treatment.
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Berne
France
Foster
University of Munich
Montag
Russia
Brest-Litovsk
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