Germany stunned by peace terms must sign
Press commentary shows fury over treaty terms with calls of brutality and thoughtlessness. Dorff may resign as reactions center on Germany’s loss of power. Tageblatt editor derides the treaty as brutal. Danzig and Farre proposals opposed, with an attempt to negotiate said.
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Germany
Presient Wilson
Wolff
Rhine
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
Tageblatt
Sarre
National Zeitung Today
Fewapaper
Atente
Danzig
Sarre Valley
Howj Ft
Paris
Associated Press
Council of Four
Orlando
Italy
Vienna
Franz Klein
Heinrich Lammasch
von Jaun
Flucke
Stegliger
Rudolph Lodgman
Tierr Flucke
Tyrol
Lodgman
Herr Lodgman
Berlin Exchange to Close as Peace Terms Crumble
London dispatch reports Berlin Stock Exchange to close for three days amid hopes that peace conditions are collapsing. The Peace Committee in Berlin says the German Government backs a commercial treaty with Russia.
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London
Berlin Stock Exchange Committee
Exchange Telegraph Company
Berlin
Berlin readies terms of peace as cabinet discusses surrender
Berlin officials in talks on the probable peace terms after a long cabinet session. Reports say Germany likely to accept despite fears of resignations. German editors react with mixed judgments on the treaty’s harsh terms and potential future consequences.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Germany
Count von Hrockdorff-Rantzau
Rehen
India Invaded in Northwest by Afghan Forces
Afghan tribesmen crossed the border with regimental aid and held positions on the Indian side near strategic heights. British authorities issued a vigorous note to the Amir while warning of potential frontier tensions and noting past hostile signals from the new Afghan ruler.
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India
London
Indian Foreign Office
Khyber Pass
Frank Gould Sues to Quit George J asks 25 Million
The dispute over Jay Gould's estate widens as Frank Gould seeks removal of George J Gould as executor and trustee. He claims a 25 million loss from mismanagement and stock deals, backed by sister Anna. The case, filed with Justice Whitaker, traces back to 1910 family tensions over a second marriage and estate control.
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George J. Gould
Jay Gould
Supreme Court
Whitaker Asholias
Frank J. Gould
Anna
de Tallyrand
Bhitter
Frank Gould
Edwin Gould
Frank
Scotland
George Gould
Gould
Himsel
Missouri Pacific and
Iron Mountain Railroad
Edwin and
Howar
Helen
Finley J. Shepard
Lee
Walter J. Walker
Victory Loan Rally in Met Opera House Sets Record
Ex President Taft led a Victory Loan rally at the Metropolitan Opera House where bids surged past 150 million dollars in minutes. The sale closed with 175 million counted, later revised to 150 million plus. prominent bankers and officials participated as bids rose to 13 million in a single offer.
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Metropolitan Opera House
William Howard Taft
Jacob H. Schiff
J. P. Morgan
Charles A. Sabin
Albert W. Higgins
Seward Prosser
Gates McGarrah
George F. Baker
Walter Frew
Mr. Taft
Guy T. Viskniskki
Stars and Stripes
Chalmers Wood
Carl A. Blanchard
Frederick A. Wallis
Police Department
Albert
Belgium
Albert de Sonnville
Col
Ostervelt
Vervlost
Halifax welcomes NC planes from Rockaway on nine hour hop
Two U S hydroplanes NC-11 and NC-3 arrived Halifax from Rockaway Naval Air Station covering 540 nautical miles in nine hours. NC-4 lagged behind with crews awaiting word while Baltimore and four destroyers maintain wireless contact along the flight path.
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New York
United States Naval Air Station
Rockaway
L. I
Seal Island
Nova Scotia
W. T. Cluverius
United States
Baltimore
Halifax
Chatham
Mass
Cluverius
Towers
Bellinger
Rockaway Naval Air Station
Cluvertus Sald
Hockaway
Long Island
Monomoy Point
Massachusetts
Bay of Fundy
Cluvertus
Yarmouth
Trepassey Bay
N. F
Navy Department
Cape Cod
U. S. S. Baltimore
Navy log details NC 1 NC 3 Halifax flight progress
Wireless log from Rockaway to Halifax shows NC 1 and NC 3 arriving at Halifax at 7 PM after a 340 nautical mile run in under nine hours. NC 4 reports engine trouble then goes silent. destroyers McDermit Kimberly Delphy and Ludlow search a 200 mile lap from Chatham Lighthouse to Seal Island.
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New York Times
Washington
May
Navy
Rockaway
Halifax
Atlantic
Navy Department
Chatham Lighthouse
Seal Island
McDermut
Kimberly
Delphy
Ludlow
Trepassey Bay
Newfoundland
Department
Soa
Baltimore
NC-4
A. C. Head
First Transatlantic Seaplane Flight Begins From Rockaway
The NC type seaplanes led by Commander Towers began the historic New York to Halifax flight from Rockaway Beach, with NC-3, NC-4, and NC-1 in a tight triangle formation. Weather shifted late, hastening departure plans as reports warned of eleventh hour changes impacting the voyage.
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John H. Towers
Navy
Ers
America
Europe
NCS
Towers
H. ¢. Richardson
McCullough
Jamaica Bay
Nova Scotia
Albert Cushing Read
E F. Stone
Walter Hilston
Read
Patrick N. L. Bellinger
Bellinger
Vera Cruz
N&1
M. A. Muesher
L. T. Barin
Nt-1
Griffin
Douglas
Virginia Capes
Rockaways
New York
Halifax
Anglo American pledge to defend France stirs French officials
Paris reports a tentative joint US British French pledge to aid France if unprovoked attack occurs. Clemenceau and Foch supported a strong security stance while seeking League compatibility. Several plans were discussed, with the present form to be submitted to the Senate, British Parliament, and possibly the League Council for approval. The move aims to reassure France until the League is fully functional.
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United States
Great Britain
France
Clemenceau
Foch
M. Clemenceau
Marshal Foch
Great, Britain
The
League
United States Senate
League Council
Wilson
Congress
President Will Cable His Message to Congress
President Wilson will cable his message to Congress from Paris for immediate reading after the special session opens on May 1. White House said he will not hasten his return, marking a historic first as the executive sends the message by wire while absent from Washington.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Paris
White House
NC-4 Seaplane Missing Off Maine Coast Engine Trouble
Naval officials say the NC-4 seaplane, en route from Rockaway to Halifax, sent last word at 2 33 P M while limping on three motors off Otter Cliffs Maine as two destroyers search the coast for the missing aircraft.
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Naval Communication Service
Boston
McDermit
Kimberly
Delphy
Laidlow
Navy Department
Department
McDermut
NC-4
NC-3
Maine
Naval Communications Service
Navy
Otter Cliffs
Halifax
Rockaway
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Farre
Dicker
Everse
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Gibbons
Madlal
Praterr
Adry
BIG Four
Austria
Hungary
Bulgaria
Austria- Hungary
St. Germain
George J
Western Union
Manhattan Elevated
George
Day
Darwin P. Kingsley
James Stillman
Leo Ornstein
Rachmaninoff
Margaret Romayne
Dorothy Jordon
Ww7th Infantry
32D Division
Taft
Augustus Thomas
Belfast
Ross
Alboti
Ing
Halifax Harbor
N. S
Advi
Fear
Naval Air Station
Rockaway Beach
L. L
Magnifico
Key West
United
United States Navy
Rockaway Heach
Barren Island
SCC
Wardman Park
Dibert
Mgr
Bellans
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