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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1919
Page
13
The article notes Germany first signed the peace treaty and then Allied leader Wilson made statements. A cannon boom announced the final act in the Hall of Mirrors where France faced humiliation in 1871, marking a pivotal moment in postwar reconciliation.
The Texas Senate adopted a resolution commending the United States government for its new Mexican policy. Introduced by Senators Dudley and Dayton, the preamble states American citizenship in Mexico has been a menace rather than a protection.
Milwaukee hosts advance guard and hundreds of teachers for the Victory Convention of the National Education Association. Leaders from universities and state schools arrive as sessions outline topics from Americanization to higher wages, with a busy week of general meetings and department sessions.
Washington reports President Wilson announced a peace treaty signed in Paris. The ceremony occurred at 3:15 o clock, officially ending hostilities as the department confirms the accord.
The peace treaty with Germany was signed ending the war. The ceremony in the Hall of Mirrors began at 3:10 pm with Germany signing first at 3:13 pm. American President Wilson led delegates, followed by Britain, Italy, and Japan. China’s delegates were absent.
Texas today became the ninth state to ratify the proposed federal constitutional amendment extending suffrage to women. The Senate adopted by a viva voce vote the concurrent resolution, completing the passage that the House approved Tuesday by a decisive margin.
Five years ago today saw the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand. Fifteen years ago the steamship Norge wreck caused 646 deaths off the Scottish coast. California Christian Endeavor societies convene in Long Beach for a four day state meeting. The Single Tax Party opens a national conference in New York City to push a presidential bid next year.
President Wilson, in a White House address, appeals to the people to accept the treaty and league covenant unaltered. He argues the pact creates a new world order, imposes strict but just penalties on Germany, and insists Germany can regain standing through prompt fulfillment of terms.
From Paris comes the update that America will be first among allied nations to affix a signature. The war of 1914 ends as peace commissioners from the allied powers and Germany sign in the Hall of Mirrors, marking the formal termination of hostilities and the armistice period.
Herman Mueller and Dr. Bell arrived by car from Steyr to sign the peace treaty. The document was placed on the Hall of Mirrors table at 2 110 o'clock this afternoon by William Martin of the French foreign office, enclosed in a stamped leather case.
General Jan Christian Smuts, South Africa's delegate, signed the Versailles treaty with a protest over territorial settlements and indemnities. He stated the indemnities could not be accepted and urged the allies to temper the stipulations to be more tolerable and moderate.
Washington June 28 President Wilson and party depart Paris at 9 30 tonight to Brest for home. Secretary Tumulty reports all well. The president consents to an official reception on arrival in New York. A citizens committee asked permission to arrange the greeting via Tumulty. This signals where he will land.
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