German war guilt debate and peace terms discussed
A fragmentary report outlines a German official's claim that the responsibility for war guilt lies with others and that a peace settlement should be negotiated rather than dictated. It cites Walther von Gerlach and warns that a dictated peace could extend the conflict, urging acceptance of terms yet criticizing the lack of published documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Office
Fauteky
Exist
Pes
Fryatt
Germany
Slush Fund Probe Sees Burke Glynn Thompson Appearing
The New York State Adjudicatory Committee plans to reconvene to pursue the alleged $500,000 slush fund tied to state traction interests. Burke Glynn and Glynn will face cross examination as to a possible go-between role and the offer referenced by Thompson. General John J. Pershing to London is noted alongside other wartime dispatches. Burleson asked to resign after a Postmaster declined to deal with workers.
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N. Y
George F. Thompson
Charles 8. Whitthard H. Burke
George A. Glynn
Thompson
Glynn
Thomp
Rnor
Whitman
England Controls Her Steel Market After War Readiness
London reports American steel costs as a barrier to U S competition in neutral markets. The American Chamber of Commerce in London says Britain will hold first place in iron and steel with state aid and calm labor. Britain seeks 1,000,000 tons of U S pig iron for this year while Germany's prewar lead fades as a rival.
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U. S
London
America
United States
Great Britain
American Chamber of Commerce
United Kingdom
Germany
Democrats Seek Senate Change on Woman Suffrage Bill
Hartford May 1 Mayor Fitzgerald of New Haven, chairman of the democratic state committee, urged Senators Hurley of Waterbury and Bailey of New Haven to switch their votes on the presidential woman suffrage bill returned from the house. A switch by both would push the measure to concurrence and to the governor, whose stance was not stated.
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Hartford
Fitzgerald
New Haven
Democratic State Committee
Senate
Hurley
Waterbury
Bailey
House
Observer Lands On Mule In Flight Rescue
An army observer up for hours taking notes on enemy infantry operations was attacked by a single-seat aircraft. He escaped by parachute landing behind lines and ended up astride a confused mule herd. The incident sparked a mule stampede before ground crews could reach him.
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First Army
May Popular Mechanics Magazine
Luxury tax hits shoppers today across luxury goods
Washington reports a new luxury tax effective today imposing roughly ten percent on items deemed luxurious. From ten cent sundaes to fifteen cent treats and clothing above set prices, consumers pay the extra tax, with hats, shoes, purses, kimonos, and many other items falling under the levy. Officials caution the tax may be repealed by the next Congress.
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Washington
HAPPENINGS IN THIS VICINITY 25 YEARS AGO
The Rev Weeeeeeeee installed as pastor of Portland Congregational church. The Goodyear Rubber Co started up after a three week shutdown. The Berlin Iron Bridge Co has a force of men at work putting in the cells at the municipal. The Crescent club marked its fourth anniversary at Orpheus hall. The D L Briggs band planned an open air concert in the park. Summer days bring dust and heat. A drinking fountain request was noted.
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Portland Congregational Church
Ho Wan Seees
John Kirby
Middletown
P. M. Snyder
Vermont
Goodyear Rubber Co
Berlin Iron Bridge Co
Municipal
the Crescent Club
Orpheus Hall
D. L. Briggs
Above-board diplomacy outshines old secret diplomacy
A commentator laments the new open diplomacy as unclear as the old secret approach. The remark suggests skepticism about transparency and effectiveness in public diplomacy efforts.
Telephone rate raise in effect statewide notice
The new rates increase monthly charges by 25 cents for residence stations and higher increases for business phones. Small changes in service classes are planned, with revenue estimated at 427000 dollars per year and wage costs at 535000 dollars.
Kidney Pills Aid Kidneys Health and Activity
A promotional note urges timely use of kidney pills to keep kidneys in sound health. It claims dosing yields good results and promotes keeping kidneys active and strong, suggesting the product is sold everywhere.
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Slush Fund
Burke
Pershing
John Joy
Genhing
Biddle
England
Michael and
Sir Harry Deandest
Harry Lauder
Empire
Viexs
R. J. Atwell
COHAN
Harrie
Chauncey
Olcott
Geo.m.cohan
Ireland
Land OF
Mavourneen
the Liberty Cottage
the Penny Press
Bond
Soldier Boys
Connecticut
Butler
Freda G. Lund
Nice
Middlesex Hospital
Miss Lund
Brockton Co-Operative
Brainard & Logan
Main St
Victor Egg Preserver
Victor
East Hampton Chatham Pharmacy
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