Austria Accepts Full Peace Terms and Reparations Plan
The Austrians receive the complete postwar peace terms at Saint-Germain Paris. The accord imposes a 30 000 man army limit, heavy reparations, and a central role for a reparations commission. Austria must compensate civilians, surrender war materiel, and conform to gradual demobilization and internal order, with payments scheduled over thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Cermain
Dutasta
Austria
Germany
Bond Plan Outlined by Commission With Three Issues
The commission proposes three bond issues. The first by May 1, 1921, at zero interest. The second between 1921 and 1926 at 2 percent, plus 1 percent amortization after 1926, then rising to 6 percent. The third at 5 percent only if Austria can meet interest and sinking fund obligations. Allocation of funds to be decided by the allied governments on an equity basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Deadly Dirigible Explosion Shocks Chicago
The coroner’s inquiry into a Chicago dirigible disaster that killed twelve and injured twenty eight explored possible causes. The fire and explosion tore through a bank building as the gas bag ignited while the airship hovered above skyscrapers.
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Chicago
Third Division to be sent from France to Camp Pike
A telegram from Washington states the Third Division now in France, one of the first U S units to reach the battle line, will be sent to Camp Pike. The move reflects ongoing American troop redeployments during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Washington
France
United States
Camp Pike
Bolshevik Reinforcements Reported Landing in Caspian Area
The war office states Bolshevik reinforcements have landed from the Caspian Sea. In the rear of General Denekine's forces, Denekin troops are driven to another retirement as a result of the new Bolshevik activity.
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London
War Office
Caspian Sea
Denekine
Santee Floodwaters Recede Across South Carolina
High waters in the Santee system, which caused thousands in crop and road damage statewide, are receding across South Carolina.
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Columbia
S. C
German peace treaty and Anglo French pact pass in Commons
In a near all night session the House of Commons completed debate on the German peace treaty and the Anti-French convention. Lloyd George defended the German accord while a protest against his Ireland policy failed. The Anglo French pact was approved unanimously after a brief clash over league spirit.
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London
House of Commons
Lloyd George
John Devlin
Ireland
League of Nations
Time Runs Out on Paper Label Warning
Officials warn readers that the newspaper label may expire soon and urge action before the deadline. The note stresses program changes and time limits affecting delivery and access.
Mexican SignatI3 Arouses Interest
Mexican SignatI3 arouses interest up and robbed in a brief item noting a notable event side story.
Civil War Veterans Rehab Bill Advances in Congress
President Wilson signs a revised civil appropriation bill totaling 14.0 million for rehabilitation and education of disabled servicemen, up from 6.0 million in the earlier measure. The act also funds various government departments that have lacked money since the new fiscal year began July 1.
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Washington
Kess
Wilson
Whch
Texas Senate Seeks Border Protection Autonomy
The Texas Senate passed a concurrent resolution urging the president and Congress to authorize Texas to act to protect border citizens if the United States fails to take federal action. The move follows reports of Mexican incursions and armed incidents involving American sailors and oil workers near the Texas border, with discussions tying to Carranza officers and U S retaliation.
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Tor Cheyenne
Tenness River
Kinney
Topeka
Tampico
State Department
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
King
Utah
Mexico
Senate
Fall
New Mexico
Austin
Tex
Texas Senate
Congress
Texas
Republic of Texas
American Sailors Attacked by Bandits Near Tampico
Washington reports the most serious Mexican situation since Vera Cruz as bandits attack a U S 38 Cheyenne fishing near Tampico nine miles from the city, after the boat allegedly flew the American flag. The incident insults the flag and raises State Department concerns.
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Washington
United States
Vera Cruz
Tamesi
Tampico
Mexico
Daniels
State Department
GROCERS TO FIGHT HINES IN SOUTH FOOD CONTROL
In Jacksonville Florida the Southern Wholesale Growers Association with 1 603 members led by President H Mc Laurin declares dispute over federal director general Walter D Hines. They allege discrimination and monopoly by the five big packers and say complaints will be filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Southern Wholesale Grawers’ Association
H. McLaurin
Walter D. Hines
Interstate Commerce Commissol
Prohibition Bill Passes with Home Possession Strongly Protected
In Washington the prohibition enforcement bill passed section by section. A proposed amendment to outlaw home possession of intoxicants failed by three votes. Paris reports a State Department note from Lansing White and Bliss about Shantung, submitted before any decision existed, and not treated as a protest.
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Washington
Paris
Lansing
Henry White
Gen. Bliss
Shantung
Japan
New York Bride Of Floyd Va Man Ties To Doughnut Fame
Miss Grady s E McIn tyre and her sister Irene rose to fame baking doughnuts for doughboys at Salvation Army huts in France. She married Russell A Harmon of Floyd Virginia, linking a heroic wartime food effort to a local marriage.
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New York
Grady
S E. McIintyre
Irene
Salvation Army
France
Russell A. Harmon
Floyd, Va
Fighting Fifth Returns From Overseas Duty
The vanguard of the Fighting Fifth Division arrives in New York aboard the transport Henry K. Mallory, consisting of more than 600 sick and wounded soldiers returning from service.
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Fifth
New York
Ransport
Henry Kk. Mallory
Congress to Create Permanent General Rank in Army
Washington reports Congress will establish a permanent general rank in the Army and entrust to President Wilson the selection of officers who hold that rank, pending Senate approval.
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Washington
Congress
Army
Wilson
Senate
The Old Fashioned Bonnet Poem Remembers Past Styles
A nostalgic verse laments the old fashioned bonnet tied under the chin and its charm. The speaker reflects on bustles, hoop skirts, and poke bonnets as a simpler era. It celebrates the bonnet as affordable and fitting for a country maiden, inspiring a sonnet or parody.
Blessings Of The Hills Poem Echoes In Plaque Style
Verses extol the hill born man shaping life in cities factories and churches. The speaker lauds a hardy, generous figure shaped by mountain skies, thunder voices, and wilderness horizons. Time, fate, and pride of hills conclude the tribute.
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Oxford
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