German peace delegation arrives as Versailles hosts talks
Versailles April 29. The fading German peace delegation is due at 9 PM with 87 members arriving, including 30 women. The group includes armaments and commercial affairs commissions led by doctors and majors, plus courier Von Bismarck and press rep Rudolph Grand. The mayor appeals for calm behavior as the visitors enter the hall of mirrors for treaty proceedings.
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Versailles
von Becker
Ny Hall
von Bismarck
Jetor
Rudolph Grand
Vaucressen
Ris
Fersailles
Henri Simon
Count von Buckhorft-Ranteni
Somorrow
Paris Press Reacts To League Covenant Here
Paris editors show limited enthusiasm for the League of Nations covenant. Leading papers say the pact largely codifies existing league authority rather than granting a new charter, noting disappointment and calls for stronger protections.
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Paris
These of Nations
Oceuvre
League
Wilson
League of Nations
League of
Bum
Japan
Army Register Issued First Time Since 1915
Washington April 29 The official army register for 1919, the first issue since 1915, lists names, rank, and precedence of officers up to December 1915. The war department delayed 1916 and 1917 editions due to enemy insight risks and data gathering during reorganization. The new issue shows Persh as general, Liggett and Bullard as lieutenant generals, Wood heading permanent generals, and lists 1,479 colonels and 1,405 majors.
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Washington
Army Register
War Department
Eshead
Namies
March
John J. Persh
R Liggett
Robert L. Bullard
Leonard Wood
Prigadi
Fickle Weather Delays Atlantic Milplane Race Start
Weather delays the trans Atlantic military plane race set for today. Poor visibility and scattered clouds over the shoreline hindered the start as candidates faced uncertain conditions and potential precipitation.
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ST. Johns
R. F
Return of Wires to Owners Approved by Wilson
President Wilson endorses Burleson plan to return telegraph and telephone systems to private owners after needed legislation. Congress blamed by Senator Borah for granting war powers, urging repeal. Lines to be relinquished by May 10 and restored to original condition with no new cable legislation.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Washington
Burleson
Borah
Congress
Associated P
Ress
Senator Borah
Idaho
Provo
Post Office Implements Window Changes to Aid Patrons
Postmaster Thornton announces improvements at the office to reduce congestion. A new window No 5 opens for revenue stamps and inquiries, with extended hours from 8:30 to 6. New boxes rented, fees set for lost parcels, and stamps sold at 61 cents to ease patron handling.
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Ae J. Blocker Thornton
Rnton
Mafi
Wily Ps
Registry Department
Bsg
W. T. Scott
Neen
Travis
Indow
Postal Service
Thornton
Tennessee to witness battleship launch tomorrow
Tennessee residents prepare for the launching ceremony of a new battleship in New York City with Governor A H Roberts and accompanying dignitaries expected to attend. The event is highly anticipated by locals and press coverage notes the celebratory mood across the state.
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Nabhii
Tenn
Tennessee
New York
A. H. Roberts
Goverea
Corneliy
Bt Britton
Two U S Destroyers Arrive In This Port
State torpedo boat destroyers and armed ships, sent here with the Victory Liberty loan, reached the river front by Tuesday after lock. Zone Director A L Staple? says the vessels went to the ibition on the river front for two and that the public was present.
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States
Ammenrs
Liberty
Mobile
A. L. Btapiee
Ibition
Weather forecast for Wegton and Wednesday
A fragmented weather note for Wegton provides a brief forecast covering Wednesday. The readable parts indicate a forecast mood and temperature hints but lack complete details.
Mass Meeting in Rome Urges Adriatic Annexations
A Rome demonstration led by Prince Colonna on the Capitoline hill expresses support for government stance on the Adriatic question. Citizens adopt a resolution backing cession of Wentg all territory and Fiume while remembering Spalato and Trau. A solemn oath to unity follows as a Capitoline bell rings. A procession then goes to the Quirinal for a royal balo opening.
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Associated Press
Rome
Repport
Prince Colonna
Capitoline Hill
Thersha
Tanttary
Wentgall
Our of
London
Fiume
Spalato
Trau
Nce Colonna
Quirinal
Ithiwo
Ambassador Nel Meets Premier Orlando Over Tense Aial
April visit by American ambassador Thomas Nel to Sender, Orlando, described as a friendly exchange amid tension. Italian press criticized misreading Wilson stance while both leaders urged calm and steps to ease the situation. Orlando called the incident serious but pledged to seek amelioration and said he was deeply disturbed.
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Sender
Orlando
Wilson
Ee See Alee
Gerry Ey
Ben
Six Cantonments to Host ROTC Men Nationwide
Washington plans approve summer training camps for reserve officers' training corps. Six cantonments will operate from June 7 to August 2 nationwide. Units from Pennsylvania Delaware North and South Carolina Georgia Florida Kentucky Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Texas Oklahoma will join with regular army officers supervising training. College units will participate with direct command and camp life details to follow.
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Towo
Sapam
Lee
Unita
Pennsylvania
Delaware
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Zachary Taylor
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Texas
Kentucky
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Ange
167th Regiment Expected to Arrive May 7 in Mobile
The 167th Rainbow Division unit, a Mobile relocation contingent, is expected to arrive May 7 with several hundred soldiers. Colonel W P Serens will arrange a citywide welcome parade from Montgomery to Mobile, with a reception committee led by E M Bailey planning a public pageant and patriotic decorations across the city.
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167Th
Mobile
W. P. Serens
Alabama
E Gham
Montgomery
E. M. Bailey
Bailey
Strong
St. Emanuel
William H. Armbrecht
Frank Holland
Republicans Urge Reserved Opinion on League Covenant
Telegrams were sent to all Republican senators by Senator Lodge and Senator Cu to express a cautious stance on the League covenant. They urge reserving opinion until after a conference reviews the amended decree and the latest draft, with no conference date fixed.
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Washington
Lodge
Gum Floor
Sas
Barker Baking Co to Run Mobile Store at 102 Street Site
The Barker Baking Company leases the former cafe location at 102 Street and will take charge soon. The move introduces a new milling operation and retail baking output under the existing federal system, with JakK non & Co. assisting.
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Barker Baking Compan
Eee
Ft Cafe
Oi Por JakKnon & Co
Pilots Seek Salary Increase for Harbor Masters
The State Harbor Commission will decide on raising deputy harbormaster salaries from 110 to 150 dollars a month at a meeting Wednesday morning led by Dr. A G Ward. Mobile pilots led by Captain Dorgan push the request, with current masters Tim Rorgan Marshall Jackson and Mannie Lyons named. A planned May trip to New Orleans will include state officials and legislators to inspect terminals and waterfront facilities, with about thirty attendees.
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State Harbor Commission
A. G. Ward
Mobile
Ck Oe
Mr. J Rich
T. J. O’connor
M. Meine
R. V. Taylor
Dr. Ward
Aa Aptain
Ie Dorgan
Askoc
Conpionats
Gre
Tim Rgan
Marshall Jackson
Mannie Lyons
Donelai
New Orleans
Louisiana Port
Ror
Thomas E. Kilby
Cernor Nathan R. Miller
St. Charles
Legis
Enlistments Rise As Rhine Service Calls Continue
The war department shows persistent enlistment for overseas service with 5 842 men added this week toward a goal of 50 000. The April report tracks continued demand for Rhine front volunteers as the total nears the midweek tally.
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RHINE
Ampedated Press
War Department
Ager
Fifty Miners Reported Entombed Near Birmingham
Reports from Birmingham Alabama say the Majestic mine near Dora is the scene of a disaster with about fifty miners entombed. Mine rescue crews descended as details remained scarce and unclear.
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Birmingham
Associated Press
Ala
Majestic
A. Nee Lee
Sodereh
Dora
Deaths in Army for War Period Totals 111 179
An official Surgeon General report tallies army deaths during the war at 111 179. Of the total, 56 639 or 51 percent were from other injuries, and about 12 006 occurred since hostilities ceased due to diseases.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Outlook Improves for Czech Slovakia Economy
An official dispatch to Commissioner Pergier says the National Assembly ordered exportation of large estates in Czecho Slovakia. Reports note improved food situation and an overall better economic outlook, with expectations that the country’s economic life will return to normal in a few years.
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Washington
Czecho-Slovakia
National Assembly
Pergier
Czecho- Slovakia
Phone Company Bond Bid Denied In Rate Injunction Case
In Montgomery Alabama Judge Leon McCord faced Southern Bell arguments to dissolve a May first rate rise injunction. A $25 000 bond was required to insure customers if the rate hike proved illegal. The bond has not been posted and company officials say it will not be furnished. Further hearings were planned.
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Montgomery
Ala
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Leon Mecord
Fifteenth Circuit
Atlanta
McCord
Horticulturists Open Convention Delegates Attend Mobile
The Gulf Coast Horticultural Society holds its annual session in Mobile with delegates from Mobile and Baldwin counties and nearby states. Walter T. Swingle addresses varieties and strain of the balmy coast as lectures cover orchard records cooperation hog raisin for the orchard and swamp huckleberry prospects in Alabama. The program includes papers by J. B. Scott L. imming and others and an outing and banquet planned along the river.
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Washington, D
al Oast
Gulf Coast
Mobile
Baldwin
Florida
Missisha Gulf
F. E. Winberg
Silver Hill
Count See
D A W. Phill
Free Church
Chtina
Pape
Ferrers
J. B. Scott
Washington, D. C
Washington
R. Co
Louisvi Ry
Farmer
Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Geo E. Murrell
Southern Railway
We River
Bsa
W. W. Yothers
Bureau of Entomology
Washickon
Grace
the Home Garden
G.C. Stracher
South
Carl R
James
Athens Ae
Asquith Considered for U S Ambassadorship
Former prime minister Herbert H. Asquith is likely to succeed the Earl of Reading as ambassador to the United States, according to dispatches from London dated April 29.
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Asquith
United States
Associated Press
London
Herbert H. Asquith
Ree
Earl of
Reading
Venting News
First League of Nations Meeting Aimed for Washington
Paris dispatch reports a plan to hold the League of Nations first meeting in Washington this year. If the assembly meets in Washington, President Wilson would likely be asked to serve as the league's first president.
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League OF Nations
Associated Press
Paris
Washington
Wwilwon
League
Funeral of Ex Congressmen Albert Estopinal
The funeral for Albert Estopinal former congressman from the First Louisiana district who died yesterday will be held Wednesday afternoon from his home in New Orleans. Interment will be in St. Louis Cemetery Two.
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New Orleans
Albert Estopinal
Isiana
Onas
New
June 23 Set for City Election on Lights
Mobile commissioners set June 23 as the date for a special municipal election to decide whether to restore the original contract with Mobile Light and Railroad. The measure arose after petitions showing overwhelming public sentiment, with the council also considering a six cent streetcar fare increase for Mobile.
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Sessio
Th Mobile
Electric
Mee
Hic
Mobile
Mobile Light and Railroad
Petiti
City Commission Notes Bond Interest Payments
City commission meeting notes bond obligations and interest payments totaling $9,012.50 and $50 items discussed. Officials addressed retirements and bonds related to the 167th Regiment and municipal purchases. details indicate routine financial actions and veteran affairs.
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Lal 167Th Regiment
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