Germany Answers Peace Terms In Formal Reply
Germany today delivered a formal reply to the allied peace terms presented May 7. Counter proposals challenge nearly all major phases of the treaty. Baron von Leisner formally presented the 146 page counter proposal to Col. Henry in Versailles, with translations to follow.
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Question to Ohio Legislature Bribery Report Names Delehanty
May 29 Columbus report from the joint bribery investigating committee says the house should consider action regarding Representative Frank Delehanty of Cleveland over an attempted bribe in the non medical practice bill. Senator Howell Wright is exonerated. Dr Skeels and Dr Bheels are criticized for lobbyist conduct.
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Representative Mason files bill for overseas diplomatic salaries
Washington May 2 Mason a Republican from Maine proposes using 14000 annually of state department funds to pay salaries for a minister and consuls for the republic of Trohind.
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Head of Chicago School Deposed
Chicago May 20 Chicago's recently appointed superintendent of schools Charles EK Chadsey whose salary was fixed at 18000 was replaced Wednesday through action of a newly appointed school board by Peter A Mortenson. A political contest is back of the change. Mr Chadsey in over two months incumbency has never received any of his salary. The contest over control of Chicago's public schools has been continuous for about three years.
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War Expenditures Probe Moves in House
Republicans in Congress introduced a resolution to establish a 15 member committee to fully investigate all War Department contracts and expenditures during the current war. Speaker Gillett would appoint the panel as early action is planned.
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Secretary Baker seeks army of 609000 men
Secretary for War Baker urged Congress to fund a temporary force of 509000 men, clarifying no increase in permanent forces. General March said rapid demobilization means most troops in France could return home within four months unless an occupation force is required.
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Continue 10 Build Big Battleships
The Naval General Board and overseas commanders favor continuing construction of ten battleships and six battle cruisers rather than a composite ship. Secretary Daniels presented the board's report to House naval committees. Plans call for completing the 1916 authorizations with a slight speed reduction for battle cruisers.
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Explosion kills eighty missing troops in German fire
London May 29 a fire in a building used by American troops in the Goblenz district and a blast at an ammunition dump yesterday left eighty men missing according to a telegram to the telephone company.
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Upward Trend In Business Reported By Fed Board
A federal reserve board notice notes an upward trend in May across leading retail trades freed from wartime controls. Reports are broadly similar for summer and autumn, but the board cautions against assuming prosperity as normal conditions until the economy fully stabilizes.
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Senate adjourns until next Monday after brief session
Washington May 29 Senate adjourned until Monday because many senators attend Memorial Day services. Debates on the League of Nations were halted by the early adjournment. Also May 28 Peru rioting ends with deaths and injuries in Lima and Callao, Peruvian legation reports.
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Senate relief measure for cities of Ow i
In Columbus on May 24 the conference committee recommends the senate approve the house passed bill. It provides for election on November 4 to issue deficiency bonds and levy taxes to pay interest and sinking fund. Without an emergency clause the measure is subject to referendum and could become inoperative if vetoed again. In June, the houses expect to agree on the report.
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Wealthy Chinese man thrown from train found dying
A well dressed Americanized Chinese man, likely Leung Kai Main of New York, aged 50, was found dying beside Nickel Plate rails east of Berlin Heights, Ohio. A blunt instrument wound and a fall from a train suggested foul play. Immigration authorities in New York were alerted. papers show prior detention on Ellis Island.
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Memorial Day Message From President Wilson
President Wilson cabled Memorial Day words to the American people praising the war dead and urging a world liberty and unity. He notes the victory of liberation, the sacrifice of gallant soldiers, and the duty to honor their lives through steadfast dedication to free government and universal rights.
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Gigantic Reception Planned for NC4 Crew in Plymouth
May 29 report that the British air ministry will greet the US NC4 seaplane crew with a gigantic reception at Plymouth. Three flying boats and two aircraft will escort the Americans ashore. Divers weather in Lisbon caused the NC4’s departure to be postponed from today, per local word.
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Treaty with Austria Not Yet Ready for Presentation
Paris May 28 Peace conference adjourned plenary session as Austrian peace treaty remains incomplete. Session postponed to Saturday for final terms and Balkan powers seek more time for consideration. May 29 report says terms presentation to Austrians postponed until Monday.
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Wilson to Speak on Memorial Day in Paris
Associated Press reports President Wilson will speak at Memorial Day exercises in the American cemetery at Surennes near Paris. He will lay four wreaths on the sarcophagus in tribute to American dead on behalf of the Boys Scouts of America.
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Mexican Troops Blocked From Crossing U S Borders
Washington May 28 The American government notified President Carranza that permission for Mexican troops to move through U S territory will be withheld for now. Mexico sought to move 2000 men from Ayuya Prieta to Zuwrex to fight Villa's forces. Officials said the force moving through Arizona New Mexico and Texas could not provide protection for American citizens as the road between Zuwrer and Chibuahia had been cut.
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NC-4 to Start on Decoration Day From Lisbon
The United States naval seaplane NC-4 will likely depart Lisbon on Decoration Day to reach England. Lieutenant Commander Read aims to arrive by Memorial Day, per an AP dispatch picked up aboard the USS George Washington from the USS Bochester near Lisbon.
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