Victory Liberty Loan near goal in final day rush
Washington May 10 nearly 1.2 billion remains to be subscribed as the campaign ends. Treasury figures show 8.3149 billion subscribed, 7366 percent of the total. St Louis district leads with 100 percent while New York and Chicago trail in late day totals.
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Liberty Loan
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Fridkay
Federal Reserve District
Tortaise
Wisconsin
Michigan
Indiana
Bottle floats ashore reveal Cyclops mystery
New York May 10 naval officers dismissed the find of a bottle at Long Island Sound claiming it contained a message from the US Cyclops. The undated paper appeared to describe the Cyclops sinking with a listed attitude and fortitude after a voyage from the Barbadoes in March.
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Barbadoes
Wilson rejects ten offer concessions in Paris talks
Paris dispatch reports French press quotes President Wilson maintaining his hard line. Italy may not accept Fiume as League of Nations mandate, with draft plans suggesting limited temporary control then transfer. French opinion fears renewed disputes over Dalmatia and the Dodecanese, risking broader Greek questions.
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Rejoinder Expected To Reply Of Germans
It is generally believed that the Germans will answer the delivery of the treaty of peace by proposals on certain phases. A competent commission will examine their answer and notify if modifications are necessary. Expect four or five days for agreement and 25 to 50 days before final signing.
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Socialist Papers In Paris Are Critical
Paris on Thursday May 8 socialist papers attack the peace terms harshly. One paper headlined A Peace of Oppression and Injustice, charging that the capitalist imperialist world can only yield a peace that paves the way to another war. It notes gaps between Wilson 14 points and terms sent to Von Brockdorff-Rantzau.
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Thursda
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Mansion House Occupied by Military Authorities in Dublin
Dublin's Mansion House, the lord mayor's official residence, is reported to be in military control. Lord Mayor Laurence O’Neill, prominent Sinn Fein leader, is connected to the events, while Michael F. Ryan of Philadelphia and former Governor Edward F. Dunne of Illinois are in Dublin representing Irish societies of the United States.
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Laurence Ynedi
Sinn Fein
Sinn Peis
Michael Fo Ryan
Philadelphia
Edward Fo Dunne
Hanois
United States
Appeal Court Holds Peoria Man Innocent
The U S court of appeals reversed a lower court finding Charles H Kam man, Peoria schools superintendent, guilty under the espionage act. It held the statements he allegedly made occurred before the act’s passage, ruling the lower court in error. Kam man was born in Germany about 60 years ago and immigrated to the United States as a child.
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U. S. Court of Appeals
Charles H. Kamman
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Roaniman
U. S
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Paker
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Lewis Fitebernry
Danville
Amman
Germany
U.S
Peace Treaty Stuns German Parliament
Berlin leaders from all factions in Berlin to attend committee meetings acknowledged shock at severe proposed peace terms. Discussion was limited and no forecast of the assembly’s stance. An independent socialist leader called the offer wholly dictatorial and said revision would require a world revolution.
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Army Hospitals Cut To Peace Time Basis
Washington May 10 The surgeon general ordered a complete reorganization of army hospital facilities to save costs from rapid demobilization. A total of 5500 beds were to be cut at various camp hospitals. Nine facilities will be turned over to or reserved for the public health service for war risk insurance beneficiaries treatment.
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Leoland
Towers Delays Start a Day to Repair Planes
Navy seaplane plan for trans Atlantic flight from Halifax to Trepassey Bay delayed a day to replace four worn propellers. NC-4 arrival delayed by engine trouble with two of four motors, expected to join the NC-4 at Trepassey Bay weather permitting. Destroyers shift to support a seabased air link between Newfoundland and the Azores as flights proceed.
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Azores
Americana
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Digby
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Col Jetin
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London Daily Mail
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Harry Hawker
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Raynham
Postal Head Denies Government Charge
William J. Deegan secretary of the Postal Telegraph system calls Washington officials’ claim a misrepresentation. He says Postal leaders were told to do the best with the eight hour day ordered for government lines and notes the wage increase exceeded the government plan.
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New York
William J. Deegan
Postal Telegraph System
Post Office
Washington
Clarence H. Mackay
Postal Concern
Return To Archangel Without Prisoners
The Allied officers mission to Vologda to negotiate a prisoner exchange has returned to Archangel. Capt Harzfeld of Kansas City led the talks but the Bolsheviks turned the meeting political and dodged the prisoner issue. Private Earl Fulcher of Tyre Michigan accompanied the team. Private August B Peterson of White Hall Michigan died from wounds and shock the day before the departure.
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Kansas City
Vologda
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Tyre
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August B. Peterson
White Hall
Marzield
Germany Refuses To Sign Peace Terms Amid Great Turmoil
In Berlin on May 8 the German public reacts with shock and defiance to the Versailles peace terms. Many fear Bolshevik upheaval and strikes, while conservatives prefer Entente occupation to Bolshevik rule. German officials urge careful consideration and a week for counterproposals based on Wilson’s rejected fourteen points. The Berlin bourse suspends trading for three days as markets fall, with fears the indemnity could reach 1000,000,000,000 marks gold.
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Ohio
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Vossische Zeitung
Austrian Peace Delegation Arrives May 12
Paris reports the Austrian peace delegation will reach St. Germain on May 12 after delays in Vienna due to disagreements over member selection and the question of their incorporation into Germany. The delays stem from opinion splits on this change.
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St. German
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Gennin- Ansrera van Garmnany
Federal Board Resigns After Hines Snub
The industrial board of the Department of Commerce dissolves after a final bid to align steel and railroad prices fails in New York. Chairman George N. Peck and six members resign, to be replaced by an old competitive bidding system as Attorney General Palmer notes price agreements were not authorized by law.
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Bandits Kidnap Mayor In Cananea Raid
Bandits raided Cananea Sonora harming town property and abducting Mayor Rocha to held for ransom. Stores robbed include Francisca and Mopkins Brothers, with jewelry shop looted and Mercantile Bank manager Almada seized to.face the bandits. Reports note cash taken and receipts signed Florez Vive Villa. Bandits fled toward Los Negales ranch, prompting calls for help from Agua Prieta. Cananea, a famed copper camp near the border, is noted as an American-influenced mining hub.
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Rocha
Cananea
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Almada
Mercantile Bank
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Florez
Vive Villa
Bardits
Cananva
Los Negales
Agua Prieta
Proclamation Stirs Chinese In Jaurez
A May 9 proclamation posted on dead walls in Jaurez caused panic in the Chinese quarter. Chinese, Mexican and American officials met to discuss the threat. Proclamations dated at Madale ta Sonora charged Chinese Mexicans with various charges. Jaurez officials pledged protection. origin of the proclamation remains unknown.
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Mexico
Madaleta
Sonora
Liebknecht Murder Trial Opens in Berlin
The Associated Press reports the Liebknecht and Luxemburg murder trial opened in Berlin with General Von Shoffmann presiding. Nine defendants face trial and sixty witnesses are to be called amid waning public interest due to the peace treaty situation.
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Berlin
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General von Shoffmann
Viscount Milner Summoned Amid East Africa Mandate Talks
Paris May 9 Viscount Milner secretary for the colonies was telegraphed to come to Paris after Belgian delegation head Paul Hywagen discussed Belgium rights in German East Africa. Upon arrival Milner addressed questions and the East Africa mandate issue resurfaced.
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Hiavasi
Paul Hywans
Belgium
German East Africa
David Lloyd George
Viscount Milner
Pans
Debates Grow Over Versailles Treaty Open Session
Washington reports show Senator Borah and Senator Norris opposing the league of nations covenant. President Wilson promises to propose a senate supplement after treaty approval and to aid France if Germany attacks, while Congress plans extra session and delays public release of the document.
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Red Cross plans outlined by Ivy Lee in New York
Ivy L. Lee and the American Red Cross leadership described a new international Red Cross working with the League of Nations as a coordinating force. Each country’s Red Cross would remain autonomous while the international body expedites aid to relieve pestilence famine and acute distress worldwide.
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Roosevelt Memorial Opened In New York
The Theodore Roosevelt Memorial exhibition opened at Columbia University on Friday night featuring an extensive collection of trophies and souvenirs from the former president. Prominent educators nationwide attended with Hamlin Garland speaking on "Roosevelt, the Man of Letters." Contributions came from Roosevelt's Oyster Bay trophy room and the museum of natural history.
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Hamlin Garland
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