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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1919
Page
9
Reported notes indicate divisions over a peace accord and the self determination principle. The press notes that the United States and Britain may avoid a formal alliance while still pursuing a forthcoming congressional set of proposals.
The report lists the women and men who staffed the Victory Loan drive with roles across publicity, speakers, sales, information, and logistics. It highlights leadership from Mrs. Edgar Ames and others, acknowledges Chamber of Commerce backing, and notes division commanders labeled A through J led by W. Dwight Mead and others.
The draft mirrors German treaty lines with easier conditions due to the empire’s break up. Pre war debts to be shared by Czecho Slovakia Yugoslavia Hungary and Austria in proportion to their past empire interest. A permanent reparations commission to collect indemnities. Punishments limit to criminal charges as in Germany, no political trials. Danube navigation overseen by a League of Nations commission. Italia claims and Fiume remain unsettled.
Frank P Walsh, Irish-American delegate to the peace conference, told the Irish parliament that world peace hinges on Irish independence. Michael Ryan and Edward Dunne spoke, introduced by Edward de Valera as head of the Irish government. In Presque Isle Maine, a dynamite stick was placed in a church organ to silence it, but the scheme failed.
The president argues America will send 2,000,000 men to Europe to prove ideals and defend liberty. He cites Americans’ humanity and justice as guiding principles, and defends free speech as essential for societal achievement and countering misguided views of the state. He reflects on interpreting Americans to the world and the nation’s democratic philosophy.
Naples clashes between liberated convicts and soldiers against gendarmes ended with the courthouse captured by soldiers and convicts. Gendarmes retreated to barracks then were reinforced by loyal troops. Order returned after an hour of fighting with about three thousand shots fired and 14 wounded reported.
Washington May 12 15,000 000 American citizens subscribed to the Victory Liberty Loan per unofficial treasury estimates submitted by federal reserve banks. Official totals to be announced May 26. First loan had 4,000,000 purchasers, second 9,400,000, third 17,000,000, and fourth 21,000,000 purchasers.
London dispatch reports soldiers returning from service favor hot baths in rest billets and avoid cold plunges. Officers note morning tub discomforts including colds and rheumatism, reflecting a shift from prewar cold bath routine due to wartime experience.
What began as a small office led by Dr Clark has become one of the largest, best equipped practices in the United States. The patient network expanded through referrals forming an endless chain, reinforcing a reputation for square dealing regarded as the most valuable asset.
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