Australia Beats Yanks In Flight Across The Pond
The report describes Allied and German positions on peace terms, with Germany refusing to sign the treaty. It notes Count Von Brockdorff-Rantzau returning to Versailles, Austrian peace credentials presented, and leaders like Chancellor Renner and Henry White involved in the credential ceremony. The piece frames ongoing diplomatic uncertainty postwar.
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Rantzau
Versailles
Germany
Kert
Berlin
Count von Brockdorff Rantzau
Paris
Spa
Hers Landsberg
Giesbert
Council of Four
Associated Press
St, Germaine
France
Jules Gambon
med‘Ibs
Renner
Austria
Cerer
Henry White
United States
Marion Wade Gun Shoots Thirty Miles Test Results Reported
Associated Press reports from Marion that the Marion Steam Shovel Company tested a large gun at Baltimore Maryland. The gun met government requirements and achieved the farthest shot distance claimed at miles with perfect accuracy. The firm plans a second gun soon and notes other plants have produced large guns.
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Associated Press
Marion
Omielals
Marion Steam Shovel Company
Daltimere
United States
Soit Kust
No Drop in Prices Indicated by Reports
Reports reaching the federal reserve board suggest prices may not drop soon. The misspelled and garbled text from a May 19 source notes no imminent decline in prices as of that time.
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Washington
Federal Refuye Board
Henry Lindsley Resigns Over Red Tape at War Risk Bureau
Washington on May 19 Henry D Lindsley announced his resignation as director of the Treasury War Risk Insurance Bureau citing excessive red tape and heavy Treasury supervision over minor routine matters as making effective administration impossible.
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Henry Lindsley
Associated Prese
The
Banner
Washington
Kenry D. Lindsley
Treasury
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
War Declared Between Russia and Roumania
A Russian Bolshevik government ultimatum to evacuate Bessarabia prompted a state of war with Roumania, according to a Moscow wireless dispatch reported in London on May 19.
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Associated Press
Bannery
London
Roumania
Bessarabia
Rus
Moscow
Berlin figures show World War II casualties and prisoners
Berlin reports total war losses through April 80 including 2,050,460 dead and 4,207,028 wounded. An additional 610,922 prisoners bring the overall toll to 6,873,410 as published.
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Pass
Berlin
Mail Carriers Earn Lake Trips for War Savings Stamps
Ohio mail carriers exceed 400000 dollars weekly in War Savings Stamp sales as the state awards a week's Mackinac trip to top county performers. Notables include James G. Cooper 15510 Edward A. Keller 15610 William L. Schneider 15960 and J B Zanone 10500. The contest has over 1000 participants and closes August 9.
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Ohio War Savings Committee
Olumbus
Mackinac
Ohio Mail
Banner War Savings
James G. Cooper
Newark
War Savings
Edward A. Keller
Chillicothe
William L. Schneider
J. B. Zanone
New Man in Charge of Insurance Bureau
Washington May 19 The war risk insurance bureau reorganizes with 5 A Cholmeley Jones appointed to lead the agency that pays insurance, allowances and compensation to four million soldiers and dependents. He succeeds H D Lindsley who resigned after clashing with Secretary Glass amid treasury department criticisms.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wir Risk Insurance Bureau
A. Cholmeley-Jones
New York
Bureal
France
HI. D. Lindsley
Glass
Chiudh Bey
Treasury Department
Bloody clash leaves 600 dead in Smayr na assault
After the Greek landing at Smayr na on Thursday 300 Turks and 300 Greeks were killed in fierce fighting mainly in the Turkish quarter where rifle fire met the Greeks.
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Constantinople
Smayrna
Berger Challenged for Wisconsin Seat in Congress
In Washington on May 19 the House saw Victor Berger of Wisconsin challenged for his seat as Representative Dallinger, Republican election chair, questioned his right under a prearranged plan. Berger had been indicted and convicted for violating the espionage acts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Victor Berger
Wisconsin
Representative Dallinger
Berger
Treaty With Austria Delayed Beyond This Week
Peace Conference circles report the Austro treaty may not be presented this week. Drafting the document has taken longer than expected, delaying the final text and its submission.
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Associated Press
Bannes
Jean
Austria
Wheat crop prospects boost Lancaster farmers
May 19 Fairfield County farmers report unrecord-breaking wheat prospects and expect an early harvest with most wheat delays predicted to end by June 4.
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Lancaster
Fairfield County
Congress Reopens as Republicans Take Senate Speakership
Congress convened at noon in an extraordinary session called by President Wilson. The Republicans regained Senate control by electing Cummins president pro tempore and defeating Pittman, while in the House Republicans chose Gillett over Clark as speaker marking a sharp party shift.
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Associated Press
Banner
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Senate
Respublican
Cummins
Pittman
Nevada
Representative Gillett
Massachuetts Sparker
Champ Clark
Missouri
Hawker Near Irish Coast Flight Update
May 19 reports say aviator Harry S Hawker 150 miles off Ireland at 4 p m with navigator Enzie Grieve. Air ministry had no confirmation. Hawker and Grieve left St John’s N F last night aiming to beat American aviators across the Atlantic.
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London
Sopwith Airplane Company
Harry S. Hawker
Ireland
Air Ministry
Hawker
Enzie Grieve
St. John’s
N. F
Atlantic
N C 3 Seaplane Crew Feared Safe After Locating Near Ponta Delgada
Washington reports the N C three located seven miles north of Ponta Delgada as destroyers and battleships scour the area for the missing N C sea plane. Naval officers fear for Commander Towers and crew due to heavy seas and gales. The previous N C one crew were rescued by the steamer Trona after five hours at sea.
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N. C.1
Trona
United States
Divisions Released From Duty Then Return to U S
The 4th 5th 6th and 7th regular divisions were released from duty and ordered to return to the United States General Pershing notified the war department today. The four divisions are due to sail from France in June. The 90th and List will probably embark during that month.
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Associated Press
the Banner
Washington
Fth
United States
Pershing
War Department
France
90Th
List
British Warships Fight Reds in Baltic Engagement
British warships clashed with the Russian Bolsheviki fleet in the Gulf of Finland for 35 minutes on Sunday. The Bolsheviki fled toward Kronstadt after one of their vessels was sunk and another stranded.
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Associated Press
Helsingfors
England
Gulf of Finland
Kronstadt
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