Germans Complain At Harsh Terms At Versailles Conference
Premier Hughes of Australia condemned Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau as an intolerable insult as German delegates protested at the peace terms. Observers describe tense scenes at the Trianon palace with Clemenceau Wilson and Orlando present and Foch disengaged.
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Hughes
Australia
Count Rantzau
London
Versailles
William A. Hughes
Reuter
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Clemenceau
Wiliam F. Massey
New Zealand
Council of Four
Wilson
M. Clemenceau
Orlando
Lloyd George
Trianon Palace
Paris
Premier Clemenceau
Count von Brockdorff-Raptzau
Wilson Wrote Peace Pact at Versailles
Paris May 9 President Wilson personally wrote the greater portion of the treaty with Germany and told officials Germany must pay the full debt for starting the war. He dismissed German hopes for leadership and reiterated America’s wartime pledge.
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Paris
Wilson
Germany
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Versailles
Hle
America
Thirty third Division Honors and Wireless Link Restored
Brest May 9 Vice Admiral Moreau reviewed the Thirty-third Division ahead of sailing home after Verdun service. Maj Gen George Bell Jr received the Legion of Honor commander’s cravat as Wolff King and Col Sanborn earned officer’s rosettes. Paris reports German wireless resumed between Nauen and the Eiffel Tower with a direct line to Versailles for peace delegates.
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Brest
Inois National Guard
Moreau
Clemenceau
Verdun
George Bell, Jr
Legion of
Paris
Nauen
Eiffel Tower
Berlin
Foreign
Naven
Versailles
Eifel
Wilson to Send Message by Cable for May 19 Session
Washington reports President Wilson will not attend the May 19 opening of Congress and will cable his message from Paris to be read after convening. The world's attention is on the Versailles treaty with the League of Nations covenant linked to the peace accord. Senate reservations could shape ratification debate as factions line up ahead of full text release.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Paris
White House
Senate
United States
Armenia
Versailles
Germany
Echo de Paris
France
Belgium
Thomas Nelson Page
Italy
Rome
Pekin Communication Cut to One Wire to Siberia
American Minister Reinsch reports to Secretary Lansing that all telegraph lines from Pekin are severed except one line connected to Siberia, leaving vital links disrupted amid ongoing tensions.
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Lansing
Siberia
Paris
Reinsch
Pekin
Armenians Seek U S Protection and Austrian Treaty Planned
The peace talks report United States likely to be asked to become Armenia’s mandatory. Wilson may submit to Congress. The Four-Party Council drafts terms for Austria Hungary Bulgaria. Austria’s indemnity projected around 7.0 billion dollars.
Germany to oppose parts of peace terms in Saar and Danzig
The National Zeitung prints an official standpoint claiming Germany will refuse to sign treaty provisions seen as oppressing Germany. It says the entente's stance on Danzig and the Saar valley will not be accepted while German delegates will pursue negotiations on these demands.
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Lloyd George
Wilson
Council of the Refigue of Nations
Council of Four
Orlando
Italy
Germany
Austria
Berlin
The
National Zeitung
Entente
Danzig
Saar Valley
Arrests of 2900 draft slackers to begin in Brooklyn
United States District Attorney Bell announced plans to arrest about 2900 draft slackers in Brooklyn within days after meetings with Federal Judges Garvin and Chatfield and Federal Marshal Powers. Many of the slackers are foreigners.
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New York
Brooklyn
United States
Bell
Garvin and
Chatfield
U S Aviators Start Flight Across Ocean
Navy seaplanes N C 2 N C 4 and N C 1 began a transatlantic leg from Rockaway Point. N C 4 reported engine trouble and was missing while N C 1 and N C 3 reached Halifax completing the first leg. Descriptions note Otter Cliffs Maine and Halifax positions.
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U.S
Transatlantic flight first leg from Rockaway Beach to Lisbon
At 10:02 a.m. the N. C. three started as the naval air station at Rockaway Beach began the first leg of the transatlantic flight to Lisbon via the Azores. The N. C.-4 and N. C.-1 followed minutes later while destroyers along the route and the Halifax station ship were notified. A radio dispatch went to Admirals Knapp in London and Benson in Paris.
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New York
Naval Communications Service
Navy
N. C
N. C3
Eastern Passage
Rockaway Point
Halifax
Rockaway Beach
Washington
Albert C. Read
Navy Department
Chantam
Mass
Naval Air Station
Trepassey Bay
Lisbon
Portugal
Azores
Knapp
London
Benson
Paris
Reds Will Fight to Finish War Terminates Armistice Talks
Budapest dispatch reports the Hungarian communist government rejects Roumanian armistice terms and vows to fight to the utmost. Roumania demands disarmament of combatants, surrender of war material, and return of prisoners and hostages before any reciprocity. The note says Roumania will occupy the right bank of the Theiss river to a depth of 12 miles until terms are met.
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Copenhagen
Roumania
Budapest
Theiss
Reds Issue A Proclamation
Harbin May 9 a Bolshevik proclamation printed secretly and distributed on May day denounces imperialist allies and claims terror in Siberia with foreign control of railroads and natural resources. Baseball Brings $1,000,000 New York May 9 Rockefeller paid a million dollars for a Mathewson autographed sphere at the Victory loan rally. other balls signed by local stars fetched large sums.
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Harbin
Siberia
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Christopher Mathewson
New York Giants
Wilson Grants Clemency to War Era Detainees
President Wilson grants clemency to fifty war era violators of the espionage act based on service time. One full pardon goes to BE Menke in Alabama. others receive commutations with varying new terms and early releases, including Perley B. Doe and several men from Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, South Dakota, and Colorado.
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Washington
Wilson
Palmer
Department of Justice
BE. Menke
Federal District Court
Alabama
Perley B. Doe
Doe
New Hampshire Supreme Court
Colorado
Frank Beal
Iowa
August Weissener
Mlinoia
David Gerdes
Illinois
Emil Schiller
Wisconsin
Christian Seeger
Eastern Michigan
William Powell
Frank Momparler
Sam Jacobs
South Dakota
St. Elizabeth Hospital
German Ally Shorn Of Naval Power Surrenders
A German ally loses naval strength and agrees to surrender under terms laid out by the Allies. The pact highlights diminished maritime capabilities and swift compliance with the allied plan.
China Won’t Sign Peace Conference Terms Cited
Special to Evening Journal reports Chinese delegates instructed not to sign over issue linked to Kiaochan Shantung settlement. Paris dispatch states Austrian naval terms in peace treaty require surrender of all Austrian ships to Allies.
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Evening Journal
Paris
Austria
Chinese Delegates Balk at Peace Conference Pact
Special to Evening Journal Paris May 9 Chinese delegates were told by Pekin not to sign the treaty over the Kiaochau Shantung settlement, signaling opposition to the proposed terms and stirring diplomatic tension.
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Evening Journal
Paris
Pekin
Seaplance NC-4 Towed Into Harbor After Trans Atlantic Flight Start
The Seaplance NC-4 with NC-1 and NC-3 left Rockaway Beach for Halifax on day one of the Trans Atlantic attempt. It developed trouble shortly after departure and was towed into Chatham Harbor by a motor boat from the aviation station. The crew spent the night at sea. only one of the three motors remained in service.
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Eventing Journal
Ctlag Lom
Mass
Rockaway Beach
Halifax
Chatham Harbor
Wilson appeals for Victory Liberty Loan support
Special to Evening Journal from Washington D C May and President Wilson through Secretary Glass issued an appeal to the people to back the Victory Liberty Loan with great popular support and gratitude.
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Evening Journal
Wastengton, D. OC
Wilson
Glass
Actions, not words, count now in German peace talks
President Wilson told Clemenceau and Lloyd George that actions matter more than words as the Germans face a sign or refuse decision. Officials warn that a refusal by the delegates could trigger another revolution and force a new government to sign for self protection.
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Aris
Wilson
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Count von Brockhorft-Rantzen
Berlin to Massacre Jews
Berlin reports display of hatred in the capital with placards calling for Jews to be massacred following claims a Jewish group killed 200 children. Reports from Vilna of Jewish murders prompt leading Jews to seek help from the American commission in Berlin and other German cities.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Berlin
Vilna
Eight-Hour Day Adopted for Postal Telegraph Staff
Charles P. Bruch, general manager, announced that starting June 1 the eight-hour day and time and a half overtime rate will apply to all employees in 612 large cities across the United States.
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New York
Charles P. Bruch
Postal Telegraph System
United States
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REDS
China
Ence
Shantung
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