Germans Admit Share of Blame in Bringing War
Count Von Brockdorff-Rantzau, head of the German delegation, said Germany accepts responsibility yet rejects wholesale guilt. He cited the blockade harms, Belgium harm, and urged a neutral inquest while supporting Wilsonian principles. He appealed for a League of Nations and pledged to examine proposed peace terms with good will toward rebuilding Europe.
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St Jacobs Liniment Promises Rapid Neuralgia Relief
Claiming instant relief for neuralgia in any body part the ad touts a small trial bottle of St Jacobs Liniment. It promises painless application without burning or skin discoloration and asserts pain will not return after use.
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Chicago Welcomes 119th Field Artillery and 167th Infantry
Chicago May 9 thousands of Chicagoans greeted the 119th field artillery known as Reillys Bucks of the 42nd Rainbow division. The regiment, formerly the Illinois national guard, had been away two months and saw action in major battles since the United States entered World War I. With them were about 200 men of the 167th infantry.
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May forecasts show larger wheat yields in 1919
Washington May 9 The agriculture department projects the largest winter wheat crop on record at 899,915,000 bushels with Kansas leading at about 22 percent of output and states like Indiana Ohio Oklahoma and Illinois contributing sizable totals. Growth conditions have been favorable with May 2 conditions at a record high and potential exists for even larger harvest if trends continue.
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Germans Are First To Leave The Conference
German delegates led by Count Von Brockdorff-Rantzau and Herr Landsberg exited the Thianon palace after today’s meeting in Versailles. The military guard was withdrawn to avoid any show of honor as they were escorted by British and French forces through silent crowds, appearing undiplomatic and travel stained.
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Moreau Reviews 33rd at Brest in Naval Ceremony
Vice Admiral Moreau reviewed the 33rd Illinois National Guard division near Brest as it nears home. He read a congratulatory letter from Prime Minister Clemenceau and awarded Major General George Bell Jr. the Legion of Honor with the cravat insignia. Brig. Generals Wolff and King and Colonel Sanborn received officer’s rosettes of the Legion of Honor.
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Overland Company Closes Plant After Strike Clash
In Toledo Ohio on May 9 the Willys Overland plant closed by vice president Clarence A Earl after a clash between strikers and police. bricks stones and clubs were used as weapons as several hundred strikers attempted to talk with non joining workers. about 100 police rushed to the scene. labor officials estimate ten thousand on strike. Earl announced the plant would stay closed indefinitely.
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Wilson to Cable His Message to Congress
President Wilson will not attend the May 19 opening of Congress special session. He will send his message by cable from Paris and have it read when Congress convenes. This marks the first time a Presidential message is transmitted by wire. Return date not set, likely not before June 1.
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