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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
1
Paris reports a note from the Allies claiming the right to punish those responsible for destroying German vessels and to seek reparations for losses. The attack is called a breach of the armistice and prejudice to peace terms, with further reparations expected for the burning of a French battle flag as required by the treaty.
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau warned that Germany would be held responsible for unofficial support of any movement against Polish authority in areas given to Poland including Posen and parts of East Prussia. The note reflects postwar boundary tensions and French caution.
New York strikers continue to block market operations affecting farmers in several states. A Labor Department representative met with strikers as governors urged intercession by Gov. Smith of New York due to the threatened financial injury to farmers. The city’s fresh vegetables and fruits supply is severely reduced with only government trucks moving goods to hospitals under guard.
Paris and Lille greet the German decision to sign the peace treaty with enthusiasm. Paris Hall lights glow and crowds celebrate while police limit dancing until July 14. The signing is planned as a simple ceremony at Versailles with plenipotentiaries seated at a raised table.
Coblenz on Tuesday June 24 Capt Bach Hauser of the German army was fined one thousand marks for refusing to salute an American Lieutenant. This marks the first such action amid shifts in the peace situation. Civilians appear relieved by the national assembly's peace decision and Americans anticipate no friction with civilians or soldiers.
The transport Artenas arrived from St Nazaire today with forty five hundred troops aboard Newport. The group includes many Negro soldiers among the 520th pioneers.
Workers remain steadfast in their stance refusing to return until all demands are met. The dispute centers on concessions and employment terms, with unions pressuring management to grant concessions while isolating opposing viewpoints.
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau opening the dispatch announcing Germany's decision to sign the treaty at the Council of Three. He recalls forty nine years of the mailed fist led by rulers like Bismarck or William II and frames the moment as the end of a long era of warlike state dogma.
Berlin reports selected German envoys to sign the peace instrument. Foreign Minister Herman Mueller and Colonial Minister Doctor Bell are named. Matthias Erzberger is mentioned as a preferred signer but reportedly reluctant to finalize his name.
Paris June 26 report that officials push to arrange a peace signing at three oclock Saturday afternoon. The Council of Three reportedly is satisfied with the general official assurance that the Germans will attend.
Berlin June 25 The identities of the men who will represent Germany at Versailles to sign the peace treaty will not be announced before Thursday an official statement said There was no cabinet session today Herman Muetlerin huster of foreign affairs reportedly presided over the day’s brief proceedings
London reports that representatives of the industrial council have assumed full political and military authority in Hamburg and sit in the town hall. General Von Lettow Vorbeck has been ordered to Hamburg with strong forces to restore order.
London dispatch reports worsening disorders in Berlin with barricades on many streets and heavy engagements between government troops and mobs. Military circles warn a counter revolution may follow any Communist revolt, while Hindenburg suggests limited eastward gains and doubt about western success.
John Hart field, a Black man accused of assaulting a white woman at Ellisville on June 18, was captured near Collins early today and brought to Laurel where he was jailed.
Reports from Paris indicate a possible ultimatum to Berlin if no official peace signing communication arrives by nightfall. As of 11:26 am no word had come, and Von Haimbeusen spoke without authority while names like Mueller and Giasherts Licht were noted as potential signatories for a Saturday arrival.
Washington June 26 announced the organization of fourteen medical districts to provide treatment for discharged soldiers sailors and marines under the war insurance act. Districts include Atlanta the Chamber of Commerce Building North and South Carolina Tennessee Georgia and Florida with Past assistant surgeon J A Watkins in charge.
President elect Pessoa of Brazil, in New York for a visit, was hosted at a Pan American Society luncheon with his party. They toured the city hours earlier and will head to Ottawa to meet the Canadian government Friday.
Paris reports that the armistice between Poland and Ukraine has been broken by a Ukrainian advance. The information came to light today and confirms hostilities resumed after the ceasefire began several days ago.
Report from Paris dated June 26 says the former German crown prince escaped from Holland and reached Germany. The escape stirs peace conference circles and is seen as significant amid German military discontent that could threaten the peace treaty.
Washington dispatch reports confidentially that the former Crown Prince and likely the former emperor may attempt to re enter Germany after the peace treaty. News circulated following Associated Press word of the Crown Prince's escape.
The United States dominated the individual rifle competition in Le Mans on Tuesday June 24. All 18 top places went to American marksmen from 25 entrants, with Southerners among leaders. Notable finishers include Lieut Robert W. Smith Columbus Ga fourth 262, Sergeant Leman Gray Pikesville Tenn seventh 259, Corp A E Windsor Ragland Ala fourteenth 248.
Rome, June 26. Foreign Minister Tittoni urged Parliament and the nation to give full and unconditional support, noting anxiety over national aspirations and uncertainty while other powers have been acknowledged. He offered to answer all legitimate requests for information.
Washington June 26 Senator Fletcher opposes selling government merchant ships to private interests urged by Shipping Board chairman Hurley. He argues keeping the fleet protects the government's shipping enterprise and profits. selling would transfer ships to foreign registry and suggests chartering or forming operating companies as alternatives.
About 2 000 Germans and other enemy aliens boarded the Martha Washington for Rotterdam under guard from Fort Douglas. Notable evacuees include six Tyrolean officers from the Leibenfels wreck, with Captain Kiattenhoff among them, escorted by Swiss consul Dr Carl Huebscher.
Washington June 26 The Senate approved the committee amendment to the naval appropriation bill increasing aviation funds from fifteen million to thirty five million without debate. The move splits prohibition legislation into three parts covering wartime prohibition constitutional prohibition and industrial alcohol manufacture.
Washington June 26. With the army bill out of the way the Senate today began consideration of the annual naval appropriations bill carrying more than 645 million dollars, which is forty? millions in excess of the House.
In Conentagey June 26 a Prussian decree expresses deep grief at allied peace terms and calls for unconditional acceptance. It warns the public not to hinder the government in fulfilling its commitments to the enemy while noting concern for compatriots bearing consequences of resistance.
The Martha Washington and the Princess Matoika, both Bremen vessels, will depart Charleston with German evacuees. The Martha Washington arrived a week ago carrying overseas veterans and the Matoika is set to sail July 1. About 5,000 Germans are expected to be moved from Charleston in the total operation.
Charleston South Carolina June 26 Two hundred sixty seven Germans arriving from Camp Fort Douglas Utah aboard the Martha Washington were expected to sail for Rotterdam to end their internment and return home amid postwar tensions.
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