Germans Win Modifications to Reparations and Saar Terms
Paris peace talks yield concessions on some points of the peace treaty and Saar Valley awards. Changes to reparation terms are noted, with details to follow in the council’s reply to the German note. Turkey’s future administration dominates talks as Morgenthau suggests a single power handle Constantinople Anatolia and Armenia with Senate ratification likely. Allied forces in Northern Russia advance against Bolsheviks, forcing retreats and occupation of several towns.
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Associated Press
Paris
Council
Turkey
United States
Wilson
Henry Morgenthau
Constantinople
Anatolia
Armenia
Senate
Russia
Centenary drive in Monroe District seeks $39,000 more
Methodist Church Centenary fund shows $79,405 subscribed with about $39,000 still needed. Mercy parishes Mer Rouge Bon Idee Oak Ridge Madison and Sardis report active efforts as Rev. D C Barr Rev. W R Harvell and Rev. Albert Tlaitz urge boosting quota. J W Rutledge contributes $160, states donation honors a past war. Next Sunday set as thanksgiving for Centenary victory.
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Monroe
W. R. Harvell
Bon Idee
Oak Ridge
D. C. Barr
Tallwah
Madison Parish
Albert 8. Tlaitz
Lapine
Sardis
J. W. Rutledge
Navy anti submarine flotilla reaches New Orleans port
The U S navy anti submarine flotilla under Lieutenant Commander Thomas G Barrien arrived in New Orleans from Key West to tour the Mississippi River up to Cincinnati Ohio and Missouri River tributaries. The group includes the U S S Isabel two submarine chasers submarine K 5 and three hydro airplanes.
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New Orleans
United States Navy
Thomas G. Barrien
Key West
Mississippi River
Cincinati
Ohio
Minneapolis
Missionippi
Peoria
Illinois
Missouri River
U. S. S. Isabel
China to Sign Peace Treaty With Reservations
Paris May 22 The Chinese delegation is understood to have decided to sign the Peace Treaty with reservations concerning Kiao Chau and Shantung. Officials say the move will not affect the treaty as a whole and will preserve China’s rights.
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China
Paris
Associated Press
Kiao Chau
Shantung
Baton Rouge Plans Anti Mosquito Campaign
The city announces an anti mosquito campaign directed at the malaria bearing mosquito under Col J A Le Prince of the U S Public Health Service. The effort targets the capital's 159 state legislators during the general assembly sessions in Baton Rouge.
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Baton Rouge
Russians Advance on Petrograd from the West
London dispatch reports Es thonian forces near Petrograd from the west with an official statement confirming rapid approach and potential strategic impact.
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Petrograd
London
Tribute to Salvation Army Ship to Be Christened Salvation Lass
A 7,500 ton cargo carrier to be launched at Dog Island on Saturday will be christened Salvation Lass in tribute to the Salvation Army. The ceremony honors the charity organization and marks the vessel's formal naming and introduction into service.
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Salvation Army
Philadelphia
Dog Island
Salvation Lass
Attempt to Demolish U S Legation Building
Washington May 23 An attempt to demolish the American legation building at San Jose Costa Rica by a bomb was reported to the State Department.
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Washington
San Jose
Costa Rica
State Department
German peace delegation leaves Paris for Spa
Von Brockdorff-Rantzau and colleagues depart Paris for Spa and are expected to return Sunday. Officials say the absence does not hinder negotiations as the remaining delegates proceed with work as usual.
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Versailles
Associated Press
von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Paris
Spa
Seaplane NC-4 Flight Delayed by Unfavorable Weather
Weather at Ponta Del Gada remains rough with rain hindering the resumption of the NC-4 trans Atlantic flight. In Mobile a tented city for 1000 fire homeless veterans, organized by Capt. Albright, has been set up with tents sent from Camp Shelby.
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Washington
Ponta del Gada
NC-4
Mobile
Albright
Camp
Shelby
Public clock faces need sixteen light bulbs replacement
The Catholic church clock in the steeple has been dark for weeks and the public is invited to contribute to replace sixteen burned out electric globes. The cost is under $16 and donations are welcomed through Father Vandegear.
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Vandegear
Allies Reply to German Plea on War Burden and Punishment
Paris May 23 Germany blamed for postwar strain by war losses and submarine warfare. The Allied Council argues Germany caused the shortage of shipping and must bear a moderate share of replacing it. It states 6 million Germans remain under control for food, notes German agriculture is stronger than Poland Belgium and Northern France, and asserts Germany can import needed goods despite loss of coal fields.
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Paris
Germany
Alied
Associated Council
von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Poland
Belgium
France
Senator Johnson Pushes Request for Complete Peace Treaty Text
Washington May 23 Senator Johnson Republican of California called up in the Senate a resolution asking the state Department to furnish the Senate with the complete text of the peace treaty. The move seeks full access to the treaty document for review and record.
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Washington
Johnson
California
Senate
State Department
Prince of Wales to Visit Canada for Ottawa Parliament Opening
The Prince of Wales will travel to Canada, likely in August, to open the new parliament building in Ottawa. He is also planned to visit London in May as part of the royal itinerary.
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London
Prince of Wales
Canada
Ottawa
The Beginners Class the Nursery in Life's Garden
A sun day school article describes a beginners room for under six children. It details room layout, seating, lighting, ventilation, and decor aimed at nurturing physical, moral, and spiritual growth under patient guiding adults.
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Gardner
Calhoun High School Showed Pupils' Work at Open House
Calhoun High School held an open house with a fine exhibit of pupil work spanning history drawing mathematics and domestic science. Boys cultivated a school garden and visitors praised the singing and progress in health and sanitation. Dr. Thomas E. Wright of Monroe delivered the address and urged thrift stamp support and summer work opportunities.
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Calhoun High School
Thos. E. Wright
Monroe
T. J. Shelton
Citizens National Bank of
T. C. Brown
Annette Brown
T. E. Wright
Three Fires Hit Local District Within Hours
The fire department battled three blazes in about two hours. A South Twelfth Street dwelling burned with minor damage to adjacent homes. At 609 Wood Street Mrs. Sophrina Windes saw her roof ablaze and firefighters controlled the fire in minutes, sparing surrounding property. The Williamses in the rented upper floor escaped as flames reached the attic.
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South Twelfth Street
Ouachita
Louise Anne
Wood Street
Sophrina Windes
Central Station
M. E. Ethridge
Windes
Joe Williams
Amendments and Senate Debate Highlight Strained Washington Session
Washington reports a fast moving session with House action on the woman suffrage amendment and a 45 million dollar deficiency bill. Senator Sherman plans to address the League of Nations separation from the peace treaty while Senator Reed and others prepare views on the treaty. A fire damaged the Natatorium rear building affecting hot showers but no further losses, with the fire department praised for readiness.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Sherman
League of Nations
Reed
Missouri
Monroe
Fire Department
Canada to abolish hereditary titles in Canada
Vancouver May 23 officials report says the House of Commons approved a special committee finding hereditary titles not in accord with modern democratic usage. The measure aims to abolish titles across Canada and reflect day to day democratic norms.
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Canada
Vancouver
B. C
Associated Press
House of Commons
Woman Billiard Champion Demonstration Tonight
Miss Frances Anderson, top pocket billiard expert, will give a cue and ball demonstration at Leon Mary's billiard parlors tonight at 8 56. She arrives with an armful of press notices from leading newspapers across the country praising her skill and promising a premier billiard event of the season.
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Frances Anderson
Leon Mary
Allied reply to German note favours covenant clarity
The Allied reply to the German note on the League Nations covenant deems the proposals more practical than Germany’s terms and says a separate mediation office is infeasible due to lack of authority. It also rebukes the German note as exaggerated and stresses Germany's responsibility for calamities and its obligation to make amends.
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Paris
Associ Press
League Nations
Port Worth Bluecoat Fined in Liquor Case
New Orleans May 22 Jas Awalt of the Fort Worth police paid a $25 fine in federal court after pleading guilty to attempting to import 9 cases of whisky into Texas in violation of the Reed amendment. DOJ agents stopped him loading whiskey into a train at Trans Mississippi station after midnight. The whiskey valued at $200 was confiscated.
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New Orleans
Jas. Awalt
Fort Worth
Federal
Texas
Department of Justice
Moyse of Baton Rouge Contemplates Political Return
New Orleans May 23 Herman Moyse a Baton Rouge man wounded three times in the Charteau Thierry battle last July after losing two toes is greeted by his parents. Rumors of a quiet bid for lieutenant governor circulate but Moyse says he is too busy with France and civilian life to run and practice law.
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Herman Moyse
Baton
Charteau-Thierry
Moysene
France
Poltes
Louisiana
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