Belgian protests over peace terms deepen at Paris
The Belgian delegation voices dissent at the peace conference over unresolved territorial claims and indemnities. Malmedy will return to Belgium while Limburg and Maastricht are excluded, and Belgium seeks immediate assets and left-bank schemes. Chinese delegates also express disappointment over Kiao Chau and Manchuria terms.
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International Situation Summary From AP Amid Global Tensions
The report outlines shifting power as Germany regains territorial aims and European negotiators struggle with Italy. Paris and Moscow signals hint at renewed alliances, while Hungary and Romania move toward Budapest as Bela Kun’s government negotiates with Moscow. The Bolshévik regime issues ultimatums, signaling a volatile regional balance.
Soviet Union demands evacuation of Bessarabia from Romania
Associated Press reports London May 2 that the Russian soviet government has issued an ultimatum to Romania demanding the evacuation of Bessarabia, a former Russian province populated largely by Romanians. Romanian troops occupied it after Germany’s retreat, and Bolshevik forces reached the Dniester. The notice follows disputed claims of Romanian retirement, and reflects Moscow’s stance amid Romanian offensives against the Hungarian communist regime.
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Bela Kun Appeals to Rumanians and Yugoslavs
In Vienna on May 2 the Bela Kun government urged Rumanians and Yugoslavs to suspend their actions against Hungary and accept terms if their armies halt, a move seen as signaling a possible capitulation of the Bela Kun ministry.
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Jugoslavs Break Front in Carinthia Front Line
Seventeen thousand Jugoslav troops attacked 4000 Carinthian troops in Arnoldstein Villaich Rosenbach and Rainer sectors. By Tuesday evening the Jugoslavs had advanced six miles beyond the armistice line and on Wednesday crossed the Drava river at several points, cutting communication between German Austria and Italy.
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Carinthia Mobilizes Troops to Halt Jugo-Slav Advance
Geneva dispatch reports the Carinthia government orders mobilization of twenty military classes to block a Jugo-Slav invasion of German Austria. Jugo-Slav forces are said to move toward Klagenfurt and Villach, with Vierma said to aid Carinthian troops as Allies seek a settlement.
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Labor shortage looming by 1920 says Woods
New York May 2 Colonel Arthur Woods special assistant to the secretary of war warned that despite the return of the American expeditionary forces the nation would face a labor shortage by 1920 Employers are offering jobs to discharged soldiers and sailors and Woods predicted that soon every man released from service would be at work with positions unfilled.
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Elas to Build New $180 000 Home at Twin Baits Meeting
Officials announce Ela s plan to construct a new home valued at 180000 dollars at the Twin Baits meeting. The project highlights local development efforts and budgeting decisions affecting the community.
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Troops to Reach America by Early September
President Wilsons determination to bring troops home after the peace treaty is signed is reflected in war department plans to demobilize the American expeditionary forces by September. General March, chief of staff, is speeding withdrawals, with monthly moves around 450000 men, and Brest and Hoboken embarka tion and debarkation camps now operating rapidly.
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Food allowance keeps Hung alive in Germany supply plan
New York May 2 The supreme council of supply and relief plans to sell Germany 370000 tons of foodstuffs monthly versus a 440000 ton Teu demand. Dr Ver non L Kellogg, Hoover aide, says the aid would keep Germans alive and going though not reach 2400 calorie daily rations. Kellogg notes allied relief would ship 300000 tons cereals and 70000 tons fats monthly, with minor imports from neutral lands.
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Workmen Discard Red Armlets As Munich Falls Quietly
AP dispatches from Copenhagen report Bavarian government troops moving into Munich from the north near the railway station. The war ministry and Wittelsbach palaces are occupied, red guards surrendered, and the red army disintegrates. Rosenheim capitulated to volunteer forces, while Spartacans held Kehlheim.
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Munich falls to government troops in Bavarian capital
Reports from Copenhagen say Munich was captured by government forces on Wednesday evening after heavy fighting. Despatch notes the seizure followed concerted actions and indicates a decisive shutdown of Bavarian resistance.
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Red officers captured in Berlin report details vague
May 2 Berlin dispatch notes attempts to seize control by entry government troops into many points. Vossische journalists mention Landauer and Egelhofer, commanders of the red army, with unclear timeline and counts.
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Hindenburg Retires From Public Life
Berlin May 2. President von Hindenburg has announced his move to private life. He says during the transition he will consider his opinion and personality while exercising his office. President Ebert replies to the request for honoring his services and sacrifice.
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