Army to strike if peace treaty fails in Germany
Coblenz May 22 Lieutenant General Liggett and Major General Hines, en route to London, were recalled to Coblenz as part of a new U S plan for actions if the Germans do not accept the peace treaty. Nine hundred motor trucks moved from the Rhine toward the Bridgehead area to reinforce zones east of the Rhine. American officers warned German officials they would be held responsible for violence or damage to U S Army property amid rising civilian interaction with soldiers.
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London
House Passes the Suffrage Act in 204 to 81 Vote
The U S House endorsed women's suffrage for the second time with a 204 to 81 tally. Supporters plan to press the measure in the Senate, confident of a two thirds vote after earlier defeats. Ohio lawmakers split across parties with several Republicans and Democrats listed for and against. one member was absent. The victory exceeded the two thirds requirement by 43 votes.
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Associated Press
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Baptists Attack Wilson Proposals At Northern Convention
May 22 Northern Baptist convention condemned President Wilson for recommending repeal of wartime prohibition. The body voted to prepare strong, dignified resolutions expressing disapproval. A committee chaired by K. L. Tustin will draft the resolution.
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Rei
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Wilson
Congress
Northern Baptist Convention
K. L. Tustin
Pennsylvanis Legiature
Government aid urged to boost U S aviation industry
New York May 22 Associated Press reports Assistant Secretary Crowell warned that the United States airplane industry must have government help to develop and grow. He heads a commission to study how to advance the sector before plans for Europe are considered.
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the Banner
New York
Atariing
Europe
United States
Crowell
Hung Ready to Fight in Upper Silesia Claims
A London Daily Mail correspondent reports that despite peace terms restoring some national feeling in Germany, Upper Silesia is projected to resist surrender and fight. The note notes rising German national sentiment and potential conflict amid postwar tensions.
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Bannery
Berlin
Germany
London Daily Mail
Upper Silesia
Forecasts of Germanys Reply and Allied Demands
May 22 London dispatch notes German newspapers foresee a reply proposing a joint committee with a central president to oversee economy questions and a second committee to assess damages in Belgium and France. The reply would protest the treaty, argue Germany bears no liability for German harms, and urge Austria Hungary be held similarly responsible.
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London
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Belgium
France
Germany
Austria Hungary
Germans Deliberate in Versailles Spa and Berlin
May 22 report via Associated Press notes German delegation debates peace terms, with Count von Brockdorff-Rantau preparing an official reply at Versailles. A comprehensive document, including a main reply and counter proposals, may stretch to sixty typewritten pages, reflecting delays from awaiting confirmations.
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Associated Press
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Versailles
Count von Brockdorff-Rantatu
Versaillés
Spa
Making an Effort to Settle Strike
Winnipeg hosts renewed efforts to end a citywide general strike that has paralyzed commerce. Government officers press Burton and union leaders for progress as industrial disruption continues with telegraph and press reports outlining a week of intensified negotiations.
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Canad
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Suffrage Gains Vote in Senate
Washington May 22 news reports that the woman suffrage constitutional amendment, after passing in the House, gained another vote in the Senate. Senator Hale of Maine announced support, though he previously voted against the resolution. Buffraginty had claimed suffrage had enough votes to pass in the Senate.
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House
Senate
Hale
Maine
Renate Hale
Buffraginty
White Declares Report Not True on League Statement
Janos White, superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, issued a statement denying a report that the league encouraged wrongdoing to aid passage of the Crabbo bill. The denial comes after a statement from I. J. Gibson, manager of the Home Rule Association, alleging ties between the groups.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Janos White
I. J. Gibson
Home Rule Assolition
Crabbo
Delegations Arrive in Switzerland for Peace Talks
Turkish and Bulgarian delegates reach Geneva with documents to press their claims. Turks oppose Turkey's participation with Constantinople while Bulgarians seek return of Vobrudja and the port of Constang. Delegations expected in Voris by month’s end.
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Switzerland
Turkey
Constantinople
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Constang
Vorls
Mobile Fire Sweeps Twenty Blocks Destroying Homes and Firms
A massive Mobile fire swept twenty blocks of the residence district near the river, causing about 500000 in property damage and leaving 1600 people homeless. Around 200 buildings were likely destroyed before flames were halted near the Alabama Dry Docks and Shipbuilding property. A citizens relief group formed to aid the displaced.
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MOBIL
Ala
Mobile
Ciizens
Wentort
Alabama Dry Docks& Shipbuilding Corporation
Two giant steamers bring home troops in New York
In New York on May, the Leviathan and the Imperator returned with 15,148 American expeditionary forces and brought a major reinforcement to home shores.
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Pho
New York
Soldiers' Council Demands Signing of Peace Treaty
Berlin May 22 The Greater Berlin Soldiers and Workers council adopted a resolution demanding that the peace treaty be signed and issued an appeal to the allied governments to act immediately.
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UN Soldiers and Workers Council Today
Gouniron
Italy Asked to Explain Landing of Troops in Turkey and Other Places
Paris reports a joint note from Britain France and the United States demanding an explanation from Italy for landing troops in Smyrna and other places without Allied notice. Premier Orlando replied amid reports of a clash with Ventennio and Selin, while peace terms delay remains as Germany seeks a voluminous reply.
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Turkey
Great Britain
France
United States
Paris
Orlando
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Smyra
Greece
Adilia
Budrum
Makri
Sonnino
Air time record set by Major Kilkeson to Portland Maine
Washington May 22 war department announced a new air record as Major Adlai Kilkeson of the Army Air Service flew from New York City to Portland Maine yesterday covering five hundred miles in 260 minutes.
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Associated Press
the Banner
Washington
War Department
Adlai Kilkeson
Army Air Service
New York City
Portland
Maine
High winds halt NC4 flight from Azores to Lisbon
The naval seaplane NC4 could not depart Ponta Delgada for Lisbon as strong winds and rough seas kept the aircraft grounded. Admiral Jackson sent four messages saying the start would not happen today, though forecasts suggested possible favorable conditions tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
NC4
Ponta Delgada
Lisbon
Portugal
Navy Department
Admiral Jackson
Azores
Department
Council of Four Discusses Saar Valley and Reparations
The Allied leaders in Paris opened talks on the Saar valley following a German note and then shifted to the subject of reparations. The Associated Press reports the morning session examined the Saar claim, with afternoon discussions turning to compensation issues.
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Associated Press
Paris
Council of Four
Saar Valley
Irish leaders seek recognition at peace conference
Paris May 22 Associated Press: Premier Clemenceau reports letters from Edward de Valera Patrick Pearse? County Plunkett and Arthur Griffiths declare Ireland will not be bound by British delegates actions and ask recognition on behalf of Ireland at the peace conference.
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Associated Press
Paris
Clemeneau
Edward de Valera
CountyPlunkett
Arthur Griffiths
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Campaign gifts limit set at $1000 by GOP chair
Washington May 22 Chairman Hays of the Republican national committee announced no contribution over $1000 would be accepted for the forthcoming campaign and outlined a plan of county wide individual subscriptions to fund the effort.
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Hays
Republican National Committee
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