69th Regiment Homecoming Ends an Irish Nation’s Parade
The 69th Regiment, New York, officially the 165th Infantry, conducted its last dramatic march up Fifth Avenue in a long homecoming parade. Crowds cheered, banners waved, and families greeted soldiers as Father Duffy led the procession. Colonel Donovan appeared at the front with 2,196 officers and men, while amid the celebration a floral gift interrupted the march.
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Argonne Forest
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Flanders
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Favre
Emily Feobil
George
Mack
William Donovan
Washington Arch
Donovan
Francis P. Duffy
Grace Laflin Whitehead
Chicago
Delmonico's
Forty-fourth Street
65Th Infantry
Robert Provensano
Bellevue Hospital
Whitehead
Provenzano
Edward Shummay
Alfred S. Laflin
Germany's Plot to Gas World's Trade
A chaotic report describes economic sabotage and threats tied to Germany in a wartime espionage frame. The piece notes a cover of global trade risks amid the broader “invisible war” and piracy claims, highlighting a tense climate of international commerce and national security concerns.
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Germany
Burleson to Free Cables By May 10
Burleson plans to return Cables to private control by May 10 signaling abandonment of all government ownership ideas. The move indicates a shift from public to private management and could affect regional communications policy and future oversight. The action follows discussions with municipal officials and industry partners.
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Burleson
Land Wire Lines Await Legislation
Postmaster General Burleson announced that the cable line 2 will be restored to its owners soon, likely by May 10, and telegraph and telephone lines will follow once Congress passes protective legislation. The move signals end of government ownership schemes, with advocates noting the issue settled for a generation. The return is urged as congestion from wet conditions eased and commercial code messages resumes.
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Washington
Burleson
Congress
Peace Treaty Text Begins Reaching Capital
Washington April 28 The State Department started receiving the text of the peace treaty. Only a small portion has been transmitted and completion is expected slowly with a chance the bulk may arrive soon by fast ship from France.
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Ashington
State Department
Prance
Men on Rhine Fear Confusion As Peace Nears
Reports from Paris indicate a near signing of the peace treaty and the fate of American troops in Germany becomes a complex issue. High U S officers admit no official guidance exists on post treaty procedures. Experts warn the Rhineland return of German government could end U S occupation automatically unless the document specifies otherwise.
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Cubre ‘Service
Paris
Germany
United States
Ohl Geman
Rhineland
Jirovi
Extradition Request on Supreme Offence Case
A formal extradition request is being prepared regarding charges of a supreme offence against international morality and sanctity of treaties. Officials indicate the case involves alleged violations of international norms and seeks surrender under applicable treaty provisions.
German Officers To Be Arraigned
Paris reports the peace conference outlines a court of five great powers to try former German Emperor Wilhelm II for a supreme offence against international morality and the sanctity of treaties. A separate tribunal would judge other military leaders as extradition is sought. The plan includes trials for violations of international warfare rules.
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Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Washington
William Hohenzollern
Germany
Associated Powers
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Peace Conference Commission
State Department
Luynerae
Bey Huiges
Bey Huiges: One To He Appoints Wl By Oayh
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Vito
Naneway von Kpity
Lansing
Thaire
Keiser
International Tribune
Lowene
Changes in the Covenant Interpreted by President
President Wilken reads changes to the covenant as clarified by the commission. He notes new provisions on signatories, council size, expulsion, unanimous voting, mandataries, and the Red Cross, with emphasis on equality and arbitration. He moves to adopt the covenant and appoint a nine-member planning committee.
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Ant
Extel
Hamman
League
Japan Drops Race Clause At League Covenant Reform
Paris April 28 The League of Nations covenant was adopted in plenary with no dissent as Sir James Eric Drummond named secretary general. Makino of Japan urged inclusion of racial equality while Belgium Brazil Greece and Spain were named to the council. France sought stronger security measures. nine principles were adopted for inclusion in the treaty.
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Council
League of Nations
Aytele IV
James Eric Drummond
Belgium
Brazil
Greece
Spain
Council of the
Assembly of the League
Paris
League of Nanan
Velnon
Janes Eric Drummond
Malyenpenes
Covenant
Wilson
League Hix
Beem
Brazll
League Council
Haron Makino
Pesnir
Baron Makino
Paul Hymane
pBeiziom
Geneva
Leon Bourgeois
France
M. Bourgeois
M. Rou
Monceau
Feed Russia Plan Makes No Headway
Paris dispatch reports Dr Fridtjof Nansen unable to contact Bolshevik premier Nikolai Lenine and Russians abroad oppose the neutral aid plan. Russians elsewhere argue that aiding Lenine troops would hinder the armies already performing well against the Bolsheviks.
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Paris
Associated Press
Fridtjof Nansen
Moscow
Petrograd
Nikolai Lening
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