Peace settlement dangers loom amid resumed fighting fears
United Press dispatch from Aris reports grave dangers in peace talks as nations resume hostilities and critics question terms. Histories suggest exhausted powers may rally after conflict, with pressure from Belgians and others. disputes over who yields territory and how to finalize the settlement remain unresolved while American influence and Allied stakes glow amid tense diplomacy.
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Fred
Ferguson United Press
Aris
United States
France
Great Britain
Taxes 10 Big Issue In 1920 Campaign
Washington May 16 Tax policy is poised to dominate the 1920 campaign as Congress debates plans that would touch every taxpayer. Senators Penrose and Warren face opposition as Progressive forces challenge leadership of key Finance and Appropriations panels, signaling a pivotal fight over taxation and fiscal policy.
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Petate Caereraponaen
Washington, D.C
Washington
Bey
Senate
Penrose and
Warren
Nance Committee
Appropriations Committee
Lewit de Heetsdary Tervise
Gmos
Seater
Gabry
Depot Brigade to End Career Monday Night
The Depot Brigade at Camp Travis will end operations Monday night as demobilization accelerates after the armistice. Since opening in August, the brigade processed drafted troops, providing clothing and shelter before assignment to units, with thousands discharged through the camp and Camp Travis convalescent center.
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Depot Brigade
Fravis
Fas
Tts
Amidyigat
Wer
Matte
Sen
F. Hodges
Travis
Camp Travis
Sreedet
BNW
Fat Cap
Ten measures in the House face debate over taxation and shipping costs
A garbled account outlines a House discussion on ten measures including temporary tax, shipping charges, and public appropriations. It references Rep. Hein, a temporary committee, and line item settlements with a focus on essential appropriations and the coming bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wits
U S Japanese Interests One Declares Ish
Interview with Viscount Ishii, Japanese ambassador, asserts no conflict of interest with United States on Orient affairs. He says Japan seeks peaceful cooperation, supports Chinese Shantung disposition and Korea independence through benevolent administration, noting 1868 German contingent and future transfers.
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Arthur Sears
Chicago Tribune
China
Japan
United States
Gouree
Viscount Ishii
Shantung
Kino
Tapas
Ching
Lee
Korea
Vena Do
Hipan
Germany
Prominent St. Louis Woman Kills Self in Tragic Incident
A well known St. Louis woman, wife of Minit Wroker, shot herself after a dispute and later died. Police report the event occurred at night with nearby witnesses. The victim, described as a prominent local figure, reportedly suffered a robbery-related confrontation prior to the suicide, with details still unfolding.
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ST. Louis
United Press
Tel
Minit Wroker
Pallee Deelae
Sits
Briep
Weilinn
Evenlc
Pally
Trtee
Trice
Drake
Rumors of German Plans to Fight Allies Surface
Berlin rumors claim German military authorities are drafting a general uprising if the Versailles treaty is rejected. Officials deny any such plan, while Breslau reports urge explanation. War Office says no credible evidence of invasion plans exists, noting officers’ unbalanced views and impractical germ warfare ideas.
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Vahle
San Antonio Evening News
New York Times
Consright
Berlin
Die Frieheit
Breslau
War Office
Almister Reinhard
Dobacker
Xuus
Esareré Front
Dohacker
Baye
France
Capaor de
Amy
Siri
Roen
Steh
Wes Whith
Tee
Raisig
Senators Vote Over Amendment To League Covenant
A New York Times and Chicago Tribune report describes a Senate split over amending the League of Nations covenant. Senator Knox of Minnesota warned against national suicide by action as opposition stiffened. A Tribune poll cites fifty five senators likely to vote for substantial covenant changes, with Republicans and Democrats listed among potential supporters and opponents.
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New York Times
Chicago
Tribone
Ashingto
Rp. C
Mer
League of Nations Covenant
Hoox
Menassizania
Stinte
League
Senate
the Tribune
League of Nations
Repubiians
Johnstine
McLean
Ball
New
Wilson
Cummins
Kenyon
Urtis
Capper
Fernald
Hale
Vrance
Lodge
Townsend
Son
Kel- Inge
Spencer
Keyes
Vreligangyana
Harding
MiNare
All
Sterling
Stanot
Li Inigbanl
Tage
Janos
Poladester
Sutherland
Elkins
Latallette
Learnt
Jonex
New Mexico
Simmons, Overman
Pomerene
Gerry
Stith
South Case
Woman wins $500 Victory Bond for charity
Willie L Sampey of 210 East Lo cust Street won the 300 Liber Bond in the Victory Loan drive contest at the Chamber of Commerce. She pledged to give the entire $900 to charity, stating she would use interest for the Centenary Movement of the Methodist Church and devote principal when bonds mature. Sampey was not present at the drawing and learned of her win afterward.
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Willie L Sampey
East Locust Street
Chamber of Commerce
Buon
Sampey
Cardon
Haldquarters
Abe
Felus
Dirigible 13 Captured Eight Miles At Sea
May 16 Newfoundland United States destroyers pursued the drifting airship after it broke from its mooring. The C S dirigible suffered a deflation and was boarded by the Clan Davidson seven miles east of St. John s. Three boys were injured during the breakaway and ropes frayed. The craft later landed at Pleasantville Field after a 1,000 mile flight over the sea.
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T. Jonns
Newfoundland
Clan Davidson
Hy Universal Service
St, Johns
Almlesary
Neur
Bue
O'Donnelly
Howe
Pleasantville Field
New York
H.migntes
Maj Cabell Heads to France for War Duty
Maj DeRosey C Cabell reported for duty at Hoboken ahead of dispatch to France. A West Point graduate and naval officer now serving as cavalry, he previously worked in the Southern Department and at American Lakes. His father is Maj Gen Cubsil, department commander. Austin Chamber of Commerce to host dinner for Walker D Hines, Director General of Railroad.
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Belgion
Finmesta
Urratnt
Maller Jay
Braree Te Boland
Gruers
Camp Travis
DeRosey C. Cabell
Hoboken
Kens
Maj
Cabell
San Antonio
France
Cubsil
West Pont
Nnvy
An Antonio
American Lakes
Weeb
Col. W. Johnston
Austin Commerce Chamber Plana Dinnee
Austin
Austin Chamber of Comerce
Country Club
Walker D. Hines
Railroad
Big League Scores From Texas and National Leagues
Scattered scores show Texas League action at Dallas versus San Antonio with Conley and Yann on the batteries. National League results include Chicago, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago again, with multiple battery pairs and umpires listed. several games noted as played or rained out with Wet grounds, and scattered errors in the OCR text.
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San Anac
Dallas
San Antonio
Conley
Yann
Harper
Burch
Sentell
National League
New York
Chicago Co
Tyler
Killifer
Barnes
McCarty
Rigler
Moran
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Luque
Rariden
Marquard
Krueger
Klem
Emilie
Philadelphia
Rhe
Pittsburgh
Cooper
Schmidt
Oeschger
Adams
Byron
Harrison
Boston
Ree
St. Louis
Polo
Tuero
Snyder
Fillingim
Wilson
Quigley
O’day
Chicago
Caldwell
Schang
Faber and Schalk
Hildebrand
Moriarity
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington-Cleveland
St Louis
Jump-Off Attempt Under Favorable Weather Conditions
Unite Press reports from Trepassey Newfoundland on May 16 as NC-3 NC-1 and NC-4 prepare for a jump off toward the Azores. NC-4 joins taxiing planes at Mutton Harbor while weather and technical prep influence the first air departure attempts.
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United Press
Trepassey
N. F
Azores
Unite Press
N._F
Mutton Harbor
United
NC-4
Focal
NC-3
NC.1
U.S. S
Towers
Cepitinuoux
Halitux
Atvay
Duke
Wirgoca
Mehr
United States
Trapasaey Bay
Mutton Barger
Shilpa
Felis
Tolk
Trepuss
Fear of unrest grows as violence stirs in foreign quarters
American and British officers order civilians to wear masks and stay indoors as fear grows that domestic hostility may breach the peace. Officials report possible repeats of prior riots and a food riot talked by authorities, with about 20 wounded 30 miles east of Gerup as advices arrive.
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Carl D. Groat
Wierlen
Aimeriwin
Potice Ling
Gerup
Montenegro ends life as a nation of independence
Montenegro abandons centuries of autonomy as ten prefects from Belgrade take charge and Montenegro joins Jugoslavic plans. Local self-government waits on the constituent assembly while Belgrade centralizes power under a new administration.
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Montenegro
Thomas Stuart Ryan - Aing Nowr
Chicago Tribune
Chicago ‘Tribune
Cettinje
Paris
Belgrade
Jugoslavic Constituent Assembly
M. Pavichevich
Bosnia
Herzegovina
Croatia
Serbia
Adriatic
Unburad
Second era of transocean travel via naval seaplanes
San Antonio Evening News promotes a dramatic account of giant American Navy seaplanes poised to fly to Europe, framing the event as an American triumph. The piece urges readers to follow the airborne voyage for vivid, full coverage and a detailed narrative of the historic flight.
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United States
Europe
Continents
San Antonio
San Antonio Evening News
Evening News
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Fiame
Belgium
Promy
Saar
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Finance Committee
Clark
L. C. Martin
Travis Organization
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ITY
Bhingtvon
Catt
Noble FE
Irwin
Sable H Irwin
Naval Aviation
Navy Department
Wall Haser
Merce
Wall
Tribune
Knox
Covenant
Secretary
Congress
Shes
ST. Johns
Continu
Maj. Cabell
W. D. Bines
RH. E
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Betated
Uber
Lieut
J. Rhoder
Pelind
Antonin Nyen
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