Congress Convenes by Cable for May Nineteenth
Historic note describes a special session called by cable to meet on May 19 with Democratic leaders aiming to push supply bills and an early adjournment in anticipation of a peace treaty. It covers expected rapid actions, the president’s proclamation, and party dynamics shaping the session.
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Campaign Drive Aims to Hit Bond Quota in Harris County
The Houston campaign pushes for bond purchases with three days left. Scouts and flyers warn buyers, while workers tally donations near $250,000 by Wednesday night. The executive committee plans extensive personal outreach to reach the victory Liberty Loan target.
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Clemenceau Opens Talks as German Plenipotentiaries Speak
In Versailles on May 7 the French premier Clemenceau addressed the German plenipotentiaries declaring no need for many words as the war’s victors press for a heavy settlement. Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau admitted limits to Germany’s culpability and urged a peace aligned with Allied aims. Germany pledged repair of Belgium and reconstruction of northern France, while seeking prisoner releases and adoption of the League of Nations.
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Peace Treaty Details Reported by Associated Press
New York May 7 The peace treaty presented to German delegates aims to curb military power and end imperial holdings. Alsace Lorraine returns to France while Germany loses colonies. Danzig becomes internationalized. Poland gains parts of West Prussia. Saar Basin temporarily internationalized. Brest Litovsk terms clarified. Germany limited to 100000 troops. armed production banned.
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Treaty text outlines postwar arrangements for Germany and neighbors
Paris reports on a lengthy treaty divided into 13 sections guiding Germany’s postwar status. It covers frontiers with Germany, territorial changes involving Belgium Denmark and Poland, military limits, war reparations, finances, labor, guarantees, and transit rights.
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