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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
6
A chaotic clipping reports on figures including Wil liamn Tengings Pirynan and Stush Wiessett with mentions of a London incident and a Dallas figure, noting a St. Louis convention context and a San Francisco political tidbit.
Conflicting editorials condemn the peace terms while European and Allied reactions pour in. Reports cite Paris proposals drawing varied support and opposition, with Germany and Britain shaping the debate as political figures discuss consequences and future relations.
The Paris Journal Des Debats notes US government plans to float aid for the French and British after the war start. Reports from Brest and Antwerp detail naval movements as Allied forces align with the Thirty third division. Hungarian and Austrian fronts update with Sieges and troop relocations amid growing wartime strain.
The report outlines a Washington state statement tightening passport refusals for applicants lacking proper habor, with Treasury and agriculture updates. It notes border concerns, a likely presidential message to Congress, and US recognition shifts toward Finlarel as an inde pendent de facto government.
United States wheat director Julius Barnes says essential living costs will be reduced nationwide. A major campaign against planned outrages on July 4 appears to have begun with the capture of four anarchists in Chicago. Immigration Inspector Hopkins and two officers were wounded in a clash with officers near Laredo Texas. Ambassador Shea plans four months’ leave from Santiago to New York. US hydroplanes NCRL and NCL complete transatlantic night crossing, halving the Rockaway to Halifax distance in nine hours.
A Allied council works on counter proposals as Germany faces loss of empire and indemnities. Clemenceau warns terms include harsh penalties while Germans seek to influence via fourteen points. Allies assign mandates for former German colonies and monitor Czech Romanian Serbian advances as Bela Kun sues for surrender.
Marshal Fech presses for guaranteed French security against a German attack. President Wilson and Prime Minister Lloyd George promise to seek approval for an open aid treaty. If enacted, the pact would commit the United States and Britain to instantly aid France if attacked, reshaping wartime expectations.
Contemporary reports describe mixed international reactions to the German treaty and allied peace terms. China faces pressure over Shantung and possible anti foreign outbreaks while governments discuss the forthcoming Austrian Hungarian and Bulgarian accords and Italy’s role in Paris.
The Soviet government of Bavaria collapsed completely and was followed by mass killings of Spartacans and suspected Reds. The Munich crackdown was severe, with excesses rivaling earlier red repression. German troops, aided by a few thousand Austrians, regained the city.
President Wilson has summoned Congress to convene May 11 for an extra session. Republicans will push an urgent set of appropriation bills in the House while the Senate debates the peace treaty and the league covenant. Secretary Baker notes the United States will see more troops depart France as some units return, with Siberian volunteers being recruited to support allied efforts.
The American Legion convened in St Louis with about four thousand delegates chaired by Lieut Col Theodore Roosevelt. Early sessions split over the role of the regular army versus the National Guard, with Col Bennet Clark attacking the regulars while opposing their exclusion from Legion membership. Southern delegates opposed admitting black members and the text notes involvement of Walsh Dunne and Ryan, described as Americans of Irish blood.
Paris May 13 The Council of Four moved to reply to the latest German notes on labor and prisoners of war as talks with Baron Sonnine and Col House aim to settle the Adriatic dispute. Romp to Berlin continues with envoy Legien and Eberbach driving talks after Page’s arrival to discuss Italy’s stance.
The Three Hundred Seventh ammunition train units and medical detachments arrived aboard Arcadia, bringing 960 men and 3 officers. The All American Division 82nd and 1st Army units returned aboard Alaskan from Bordeaux docking in Hoboken. Washington reports nine transports with 19,349 officers and men of the AEF from French ports.
Archangel North Russia May 15 tentative plans set to start the withdrawal of American troops early in June. Discussions follow the public announcement and the U.S. government plans for ending involvement in the North Russia area.
Reports from Paris describe German diplomats resisting terms as Allied leaders push postwar plans. Wilson and Lloyd George face mixed receptions while Sinn Fein hosts supporters in Ireland. Amsterdam officials seek talks with the council of four to present socialist views on the peace settlement.
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