Secret Session Sets Stage for German Treaty at Paris
Paris May 5 The peace conference will hold a secret plenary to discuss the complete German treaty with credentials of German delegates accepted. The big three will then assemble Austrian pact articles as preparations for Austria begin at St Germain near Versailles. Italy Serbia and Bulgaria Turkey are discussed in context of Austrian settlement and Fiume.
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Victory Liberty Loan pitches for victory bonds
Washington May 5 Carter Gless secretary of the treasury urges the Victory Liberty Loan drive two thirds over yet subscriptions reach only about one third. He appeals to American citizens to support the loan to honor the nation and the fighting men with victory notes.
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The Italians Are Coming Back to Paris
Paris May 5 Italian delegates return to Paris after talks. Premier Orlando and Foreign Minister Sonnino depart Rome tonight and are due in Paris Wednesday morning. Reported plan proposes Fiume as a free port under the League of Nations for three years while a Jugoslav port is built.
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Hungarian Government Capitulated in Paris Report
Paris May 5 Le Martin reports the Hungarian Soviet government capitulated. The latest United Press word says Romanian forces crossed the Tisza and are within 50 miles of Budapest.
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Destroyers to join trans Atlantic float bridge plan
May 5 Trepassey Newfoundland report ships Stockton Hopwell Philip Roper Dent and Waters expected to sail for the Azores to form part of a floating bridge for the navy's trans Atlantic flight. Weather is clear and cold with ice in Trepassey Bay. Halifax awaits American planes from Long Island with watchers advised.
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Navy Planes Burn Before Trans Atlantic Flight Start
Fire in New York damaged two navy seaplanes entered in the trans-Atlantic flight. Commander Powers reported rapid repairs, with both MC I wings destroyed and the MC 1 tail slightly damaged. Gasoline ignition from an electric spark started the blaze.
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Belgium Votes to Sign Peace Treaty with Germany
Brussels reports the Belgium crown council voted unanimously to sign the peace treaty with Germany. The decision, announced May 5, confirms Belgium's commitment to the postwar agreement and aligns national policy with allied peace efforts.
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Szara Annexation Proclaimed by Italian Ambassador
The Italian ambassador announced that the population of Szara in Dalmatia voted to annex the city during an 8 o clock meeting.
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Reorganization of Shipping Board in Peace Time Work
Washington May 5 Reorganization of the United States shipping board and emergency fleet corporation to peace time work is under way Chairman Hurley is hurrying the readjustment to present a complete program of future ship building and the disposition of ships built during the war. At least two changes in the personnel are expected in the board of officials Wilson will support Hurley in reorganizing the work and in cancelling contracts.
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Frisco Laborers Protest Overship Contract Cancellations
A telegram to the shipping board protesting widespread contract cancellations, claiming 75,000 men could be unemployed in two weeks, prompts Hurley to say the appeal to Congress is being reviewed. He notes the board will recommend contracts for vessel types needed in a balanced merchant marine in their report to Congress.
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Austrian peace delegates invited to St Germain on May 12
A Vienna dispatch reports that the allies invited the Austrian peace delegates to come to St Germain on May 12. The note comes from Basle Switzerland, dated May 5.
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Irish to Take Part in Conference Says Walsh
Dublin May 5Irish representatives voiced readiness to attend the Paris conference Frank Walsh told United Press Colonel House assured safe conduct for the Italian delegation Wallace said Lloyd George seeks interviews Walsh and colleagues Edward S Dunne and Mike Ryan were given an ovation as they left the cathedral following mass attended.
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Mob Tries to Lynch Alleged Slayers in Greensburg
In Greensburg Pennsylvania May 6 an entire state constabulary troop reinforced by armed volunteers surrounded the barracks guarding James Crawford and 17 year old John Ray alleged to have murdered Emma Austraw La Trobe schoolteacher. Mob attacks form as crowds surge toward La Trobe to lynch the suspects. Both defendants are described as white.
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Plans for Isolation of Germany Drafted by Allied Council
Paris May 6 The blockade section of the supreme economic council was directed to draft plans for the economic isolation of Germany to be used by the allies if coercion is needed to secure German signature to the treaty. Pending treaty signing some financiers opposed the measure but it was made final.
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Holland Refuses to Hand Over Kaiser for Trial
The Hague May 6 Holland will resist the allied demand to surrender the ex Kaiser for trial. A committee of top international lawyers studied the issue and advised acting under signed treaties. The government argues the Kaiser entered as a private citizen and Dutch law governs the case.
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Men Wanted for Siberia and Alaska Service
The War Department announced Washington that eight thousand veterans are sought for three years of service in Siberia with seven thousand to be infantry. Three sixty infantry entries are open for Alaska. Siberian recruits will replace current volunteers serving for the war duration.
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Kaiser requests permission to live on estate near Kadinen
Berne May 5 reports the former Kaiser has asked the German government for permission to return home and reside on his Kadinen area estate. The notice emphasizes a request to live in Germany rather than abroad, reflecting ongoing postwar political considerations.
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81st Division Released for Return to United States
Wellington May 5 the 81st national army division was released Friday to prepare for the return to the United States General Pershing cabled the army headquarters here today Paris May 6 Marquis Imperiali the Italian ambassador to Great Britain will attend the first business meeting of the league of nations this afternoon according to authoritative information received here today
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Hungarians Deny Acceptance of Allies Surrender Demand
Budapest dispatch denies the Hungarian soviet government has accepted the allied demand to surrender.
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Officer Training School to Open in Six Camps
Six officers training schools will open for six weeks starting June 21. Camps include Camp Custer Michigan Camp Devens Massachusetts Camp Funston Kansas Camp Lee Virginia Camp Presidio California and Camp Taylor Kentucky. Each camp limited to 1500 men.
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Final steps in securing peace treaty at Paris conference
In Paris on May 6 the Italian delegation speeds back as final steps are taken to prepare the treaty for presentation to the German delegation. A secret plenary session will ratify terms with 43 delegates from major powers including the United States, Britain, France, Italy, Japan, and others. President Wilson leads the American delegation.
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Destroyer Runs Aground In Storm Near Trepassey Bay
Strong winds fog and heavy rain grounded the U S destroyer Foote near Trepassey Bay Newfoundland early today. Three destroyers worked to refloat it as high tide approached. another ship remained only lightly aground with no danger to the harbor.
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Germany ships to pay US debts in tonnage
Washington reports that the United States will be compensated for claims against Germany by 654000 tons of shipping. The conference added 88 seized German ships to the bill, with details of the decision still undisclosed.
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Plans Under Way to Welcome Bulgarian and Turkish Delegates
Paris on May 5 reports preparations to receive Bulgarian and Turkish representatives at the conference. French officials expect to house them in the St. Cloud and Belleview hotels and establish headquarters there.
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