Station Americans at vantage points
The American food commission said American officers are stationed at Baltic ports to rush food into Petrograd if it is captured by Bolsheviks southwest of the city. Churchill in Commons urged readiness to withdraw foreign troops from Russia by summer end and noted conditions for recognition of anti Bolshevik governments. The Montenegrin government recognized Admiral Kolchak as head of government of Great Russia.
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Baltic
Petrograd
American Food Commission
Bolshiviks
Gulf of Finland
London
Winston Spencer Churchill
House of Commons
Russia
Rhine
Churchill
Rumania
Rumanian
Montenegro
Admiral Kolchak
Great
Chicago Playoffs Begin In Qualifying Rounds
By Associated Press Chicago May 29 a brief note on play opening in qualifying rounds for an event.
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Preas
Hicago
Coe
Early date penciled for German treaty signing
A member of the American peace delegation said June 20 is the more probable date for Germany to sign the treaty and for President Wilson to depart for the United States, barring any obstacles. The German counter proposals were received with the greatest interest.
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Wilson
Memorial Day Message From President Wilson
Washington May 29 President Wilson cables Memorial Day message to Americans saying the day gains added significance as the world fights for liberty and freedom. He honors fallen soldiers who died in battle and calls their sacrifice a duty to uphold the republic and its ideals.
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President Wilson
the Associated
Presis
Washington
Wilson
Berty
Read to Hop Off Today Orders for Paris Report
Unclear telegram style note notes naval commands with NC-4 expected to depart Plymouth at six Greenwich time. Weather reference absent but forecasts implied favorable conditions. Officers relay Avia tors to report quickly to Paris as possible.
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Wilson
Paris
Goramander
NC-4
Plymouth
Blinded Soldiers Discharged. 67 Loses Vision in France
The Associated Press reports 67 soldiers blinded in France were discharged by the Bureau of War Risk Insurance. Treated at Rolanda Park Baltimore, they will receive $100 monthly compensation plus $57.70 from government insurance. Total blinded Americans now 125.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Rolanda Park
Baltimore
Allies Near Final Decision on German Peace Terms
Germany’s reply to the peace treaty terms is being digested by the council of four as the Allies prepare to press the final decision. Britain France and the United States stand ready to act, including tightened sea blockade if Germany refuses to sign. Swiss neutrality blocks a harsher blockade plan, while smaller nations await the pact wording likely to reach Austria’s envoys early next week. Reports say Italy may gain Dalmatian islands and certain seaports as part of the Adriatic settlement.
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Associated Press
Associated Powers
Germaany
Council of Four
Germany
Marshal Foch
Switerland
Switzerland
Pri
Austria
Adriatic
St. Germain
Italy
Dalmatian
Provisional Mexican leadership claimed as Villa rulers
Washington reports say Villa forces named General Felipe Angeles provisional president of Mexico with Villa as secretary of war. The Carranza government seeks US troop transit through Texas New Mexico and Arizona amid tense war moves. Officials call the claim authentic but await official confirmation and American protection plans.
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Washington
Villa
Felipe Angeles
Mexico
Angeles
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Texas
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State Department
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