Senate factions plan to organize next week after talks
Washington May 18 The Associated Press reports that Republican leaders and the regular and progressive groups agreed to unite in organizing the senate when it convenes next Monday and to postpone controversy over Penrose and Warren chairmanships until after organization. Johnson refused candidacy for president pro tem leaving Curtis as acceptable with progressives.
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Paris considers measures against Germany over treaty boycott
The Associated Press reports in Paris on May 1 1918 that the supreme economic council weighs options if Germany refuses to sign the peace treaty. A plan for a strict blockade is prepared for the council of four, and the economic council will maintain a stringent blockade of Hungary while political uncertainty endures.
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German Chancellor Rejects Allied Peace Terms
Philip Scheidemann in Berlin denounced the Versailles treaty as dreadful and murderous saying sixty million Germans would labor for victors. He warned of political withdrawals if the pact is signed while German plenipotentiaries press protests and plan a fifth note to Paris. Optimism in Paris grows as Italian settlement nears with concessions anticipated.
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Hay graft case shocks Arizona jail scene
J Ni Jaggers a federal hay inspector from Mesa Maricopa County is jailed in Phoenix after a May 12 report. The AP notes charges tied to a large hay deal and ongoing investigations into graft within county hay operations.
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German fifth note to reach French office tonight
Paris May 13 The German delegation says a fifth note has been dispatched and will probably arrive at the French foreign office tonight It is expected to be delivered to the council of four tomorrow morning.
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French Lift Ban on Most Exports
Paris May 18 The cabinet approved a decree abolishing all export restrictions except foods and goods tied to reconstruction efforts. The January 20 1919 decree banned 140 items, while the new measure affects only 19 items. The government is examining import prohibitions and aims to seek agreements with Allied powers.
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Rail bids asked for 200000 tons of steel rails
Washington May 13 bids for 200000 tons of steel rails were asked today by the railroad administration following Director General Hines announcement. Bids will be received next Saturday and salavants will be set at once. The controversy between the railroad administration and the defunct industrial board over steel prices adds interest to the bids with the standard price for open hearth steel rails set at 47 dollars a ton.
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Messages threaten violence over peace treaty from Chinese delegation
Associated Press report from Paris on May 13 notes threats of violence channeled to the Chinese peace delegation. Messages from Shantung dated May 11 accuse Japan of contempt for public rights and urge death for those blamed. Chekiang assembly, Hangchow, May 10, calls for policy changes or withdrawal from talks without signing the protocol. Chinese colonies worldwide send resolutions opposing signing.
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Banks Thrust Victory Drive Over The Top
Twin Falls county backed the Victory Loan campaign with banks agreeing to cover the remaining deficit after reports. External contributions reduce the shortfall to about 100000 dollars. Victory Loan offices are moving from the First National Bank building to C. D. Thomas' offices.
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Select Experts to Americanize Our Immigrants
Washington May 13 Development of comprehensive plans to Americanize foreign born residents was placed in the hands of two expert committees at the interior department Americanization conference. The panels will report soon and will guide English instruction methods and teacher training for uniting diverse racial elements into one American whole.
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Partius Withdraws From Paris Treaty Talks
Berlin dispatch says leaders of two German democratic parties and the Center inform Chancellor Scheidemann they will withdraw their representatives if the cabinet signs the peace treaty. The notice came by way of Basle and reached Paris on May 13.
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Draft Recruits Entitled to Six Dollar Army Bonus
San Francisco May 13 A Washington report says men accepted by draft boards and then rejected after arriving at training camps are entitled to a six dollar bonus paid to those discharged from military service.
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Peace Delegates to Be Accommodated at St Germain
Austrian peace delegates are due to arrive at St Germain for the peace terms ceremony. They will be hosted in private villas near Mesdon, with limited rooms and a quiet arrival to avoid public spectacle. The setup mirrors Versailles in form and will be overseen by Prefect Chaleel.
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Delegates Arrive Tomorrow for Vienna Mission
Information from officials indicates that chief delegates will arrive tomorrow evening at the main venue. Bertini, head of the Italian mission in Vienna, accompanies the acco delegation.
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