07 May 1919
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1919
Page
1
A blunt World War II era pledge campaign attacks excuses for not lending money. Volunteers rally workers, police rhetoric about munitions makers paying their share, and a Seattle crowd raises 5 500 in bonds with high denomination requests.
Prosecutor Carmody challenged Ruth Garrison’s sister Clara Rice to contrast Ruth’s alleged extreme nervousness with the defendant’s calm demeanor on Tuesday. Witnesses including Ruth’s mother and relatives described a troubled family history, mental strain, and Ruth’s absent mindedness, aiming to build support for an insanity defense as the trial continues.
In Versailles on May 7 the German delegation received the peace treaty at 3 17 p m. Premier Clemenceau chaired the ceremony at the Trianon Palace hotel as the document was translated and the German reply read in two languages. The reply acknowledged Belgian wrongs and proposed reparation while arguing for a league of nations and setting out restoration methods by a board of experts. The adjournment followed at 3 58 p m with hopeful remarks from Foreign Minister Brockdorff Rantzau.
Chas. F. Munday and Robert A. Hulbert are appointed as representatives of the Seattle Bar Association to the citizens' council of aeronautical affairs in Seattle.
Ole Hanson, mayor of Seattle, denies press reports that he supported public hangings of anarchists and would resign to lead a campaign against the Reds. He calls the stories untrue in substance and fact and says he never advocated lawless acts. The items originated in Topeka, Kansas.
Radiogram published by Telegraaf claims Finnish forces have captured Petrograd. The report was uncensored and later questioned as Finnish Red Guards reinforcing Bolshevik troops. Bolshevik authorities admit plans to evacuate civilians due to severe food shortages.
Indications point to a steady rise in property values near Seattle. If you have not yet purchased a home or home site, now is the time to act. Classified columns offer solutions to your housing needs.
Cynthia Grey describes Ruth Garrison during testimony, noting her placid gaze and fashion, while observers assess a passion in her blue eyes that could hint at underlying madness. The portrait blends fashion details with psychological inference in a courtroom mood piece.
Seattle faces uncertain welcome as 330 soldiers and 12 officers of the 42nd machine gun battalion and 316th ammunition trains may not stop here without war department permission. Chairman Gates seeks approval for a parade and luncheon, planning a 2 or 3 am arrival and possible Masonic temple meal if funds are raised.
Summary of Versailles provisions includes Germany accepting loss of territory to Belgium Denmark France and Poland list of military limits including army reduced to 100 600 conscription abolished and naval limits and reparations. It notes international bodies to govern Saar Danzig and plebiscites and Germany’s responsibility for damages and neutrality of Belgium.
President Wilson orders Congress to convene in extra session at noon on May 19 1919 to consider executive communications including the peace treaty and urgent supply bills. Secretary Tumulty announces the proclamation while noting expected debate on war risk insurance and railroad funding.
Premier Orlando and Foreign Minister Sonnino reached Paris from Rome with Italian delegates and joined early talks with the Big Four. The arrival followed close on morning hours as discussions commenced.
Public appeal urges purchase of Victory Bonds to support returning service members and bolster wartime efforts. Officials emphasize citizen participation to fund troop reintegration and national defense.
New York May 7 United Press reports official announcement that the United States and Great Britain will, with league of nations approval, come immediately to France's aid if Germany attacks unprovoked. The pledge follows securities in the peace treaty and would require senate and parliament approval.
United Press report describes the Versailles peace treaty as the longest, with about fifteen main sections and over a thousand drafts. It details German frontiers, military limits, prisoners of war, economic terms, and the League of Nations framework.
On May 7, 1915 Germany sank the Lusitania, killing 1,164 civilians and shifting American public opinion from neutrality to anger toward Germany. By May 7, 1919 Germany’s revolutionary government accepted peace terms reducing it to a third power and ending Prussian military power.
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