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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1919
Page
2
Charles Scott publisher announces postal handling in Marshall Illinois with subscription prices 1.50 yearly 1.25 for six months 75 cents for three months. Subscriptions end at expiration unless renewed.
The German reception of the Peace Treaty at Versailles is grimly portrayed. Clemenceau’s composed address is met by Rantzau’s frail response, signaling a German attitude that views themselves as wronged and argues the war ended in a draw. The piece warns Germany will not honor the peace and may plot against world welfare for decades.
Allied note to Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau negates Germany’s plea on economic terms. It cites German submarine losses of about 13 003 000 tons and asserts Germany should repay around 4 000 000 tons, blaming German conduct for the shipping shortage. The reply says 6 000 000 Germans would be beyond German control and notes German agriculture compares favorably with Poland Belgium and Northern France despite wartime disruption.
The text argues the treaty is a death sentence yet notes all nations suffer from war. It claims Germany alone is not justified to face population loss from blockade and predicts Germany can regain world standing, noting no pillage damage and potential armament cut benefits shifting workers to peacetime industries.
The article surveys foreign loans by allied governments during and after World War I, noting large sums lent by Britain and the U.S. to allies, often settled via payments in U.S. bonds rather than direct cash. It discusses potential ways to settle or consolidate debt and mentions proposals for forgiving debts or pooling loans. It also covers the League of Nations education effort led by Senator Lewis to promote pro league sentiment and public support.
Former Senator James Hamilton Lew is reported to find Western public opinion strongly against the League of Nations plan. After touring western sites he says people want American soldiers brought home at once and oppose any alliance with Europe. The news signals growing domestic resistance to the administration’s agenda.
The article lists 83 national cemeteries housing about 265 500 soldiers with 155 250 marked unknown. It notes Arlington and Gettysburg among famed sites, describes markers showing name rank and death date when known, and praises the nation’s care in burying fallen soldiers from foreign wars.
A London dispatch reports Canada’s single voyage ship concept. Built of British Columbia fir, 9000 tons displacement, 250 feet long, 60 feet beam, 36 feet depth. It aims for the Panama Canal run of 9000 miles, with an unusual bottom‑first launch and later cargo additions.
A plan proposes creating a solid timber vessel from Britain bound for loading its hull for shipment. The ship would be dismantled and unloaded, supplying Britain with railroad ties up to 3,000,000. the timber mass is seaworthy and self propelled, aiming to speed delivery and improve safety versus raft methods and potentially revolutionize long distance lumber transport.
Harvey's Weekly argues the president could resign and run for re election to win a nationwide verdict on the League of Nations. It urges a formal test under the Constitution with a single issue, promising swift adoption if backed by the people and elimination if rejected.
The Gazette notes Paris has long ranked as a top state for vote buying. It reports that after limited suffrage, men were paid for votes, but now women voters demand ten dollars per vote, signaling a shift in bribery dynamics.
The Allied council faces leniency claims as Germany seeks extra time to decide on signing the peace treaty. The piece argues Germany’s crimes warrant full justice and dismisses excuses about collective guilt or government change, while contrasting customs in various nations and questioning a League of Nations return to Eden.
Foster Martin announces he will appear before Clark County Court at the July Term to settle valid claims against the estate of Eliza D Martin deceased of Clark County Illinois and to collect debts due to the estate. James Bohn seeks a license to establish a ten year ferry between Towns Nine and Ten in Clark County to the Indiana line per the June Board meeting.
Guardian Alice Callin seeks sale of minors Bert R Callin Clare Callin and Theodore V Callin’s real estate in Clark County Illinois The property is the N half of Section 4 Township 11 North Range 10 West totaling about 67 85 acres and will be sold June 14 1919 at 2 pm at the east door of the courthouse Marshall Illinois Cash in hand Barbara court order from May term 1919 Master In Chancery Wm T Hollenbeck attorney. Then foreclosure notice in Clark County court C W Low vs C E Carter and Ella J Carter sale of the East Half of Block 66 Woodford Dulaney addition Marshall Illinois June 14 1919 at 2 pm at courthouse east door Marshall Illinois cash on day of sale Master in Chancery J H R Snavely.
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