Reservations Made by Many Powers at Versailles Peace Talks
Paris May 6 The plenary peace conference completed work on Germany terms and read a summary to all powers at a secret session in the foreign office. Italy was represented by Dr Silvio Crespi pending Orlando and Sonnino. Portugal and China, with reservations, objected to financial and territorial aspects, but no action was taken. Secrecy was maintained as delegates and staff gathered amid crowd outside the building.
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Associated Press
Paris
Germany
Versailles
Foreign Office
Agat Previus
Italy
Silvio Crespi
Orlando
Sonnino
Marshal Foch
Rosslyn Wemyss
Andrew Tardieu
William
Portugal
China
France
Kiao-Chau
Ruth Garrigan Charged with Murder in Storr Case
Press report describes Ruth Garrigan, 18, charged with first degree murder for poisoning Mrs Grace Glatz Storr on March 18. The alleged motive was Mrs Storr’s rivalrous relationship with D. M. Storrs. Court details and evidence described.
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Ruth Garrigan
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Grace Glatz Storr
D. M. Storrs
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Star of a Musical Comedy Visits Bethlehem Shipyard in Victory Bond Drive
The star of a musical comedy company touring San Francisco toured Bethlehem Shipbuilding plant with chorus and orchestra for a Victory Liberty loan drive. The star offered to kiss anyone who bought 25 000 in Victory bonds. Superintendent Joseph J. Tynan shouted the pledge and later the iron workers added another 25 000.
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Associated Press
Francisco
Star-Of.a
Nien
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Company
Star
Joseph J. Tynan
Dance
Ghoros
Iron
Deputies Engage Bank Robbers in Revolver Battle
Vancouver news desk reports deputies pursuing the Clarke County bank robbers near Washougal engaged them in a revolver battle. One deputy was wounded as posses chase the bandits through rough Columbia River country after the yesterday robbery.
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Associated Press
Vancouver
Wash
Cape Horn
Clarke County
Washougal
Columbia River
Peace treaty readiness and allied dissent at Versailles
Preparations for the Wednesday presentation of the peace treaty to Germany proceed as small powers are briefed. Italy objects over Fiume and Dalmatia while others protest provisions. Germany faces possible economic isolation if it signs. Marshal Foch opposes the terms, but the document will be handed to Germany. Allied actions report Bolshevik defeat and Arctic river flotilla progress, with Finland's independence backed by Britain.
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Germany
Versailles
William Hohenzollern
Italy
Fiume
Dalmatia
Crespi
Kiao-Chau
Portugal
Republic
Marshal Foch
France
Paris
Mesalskkya
Murmansk
Russia
Archangel
Finland
Great Britain
House F Commons
London
Government Railroad Deficit Shown in First Quarter
Washington May 6 Director General Hines said that the government’s deficit in operating the railroads for the first quarter of 1919 was about 192 million dollars, based on net earnings minus one quarter of guaranteed annual compensation. The 1918 loss was 226 million, with fifteen months of federal operation totaling 418 million. Freight traffic declined, hurting finances, while no large rate increases are planned pending postwar conditions.
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