Pershing Urges Training Camps to Preserve War Traditions
Gen John J Pershing, newly head of the war staff, appeals to the nation urging training camps this summer to preserve the military organization created in World War I. He stresses retaining emergency units and qualified officers to keep the esprit and traditions of the national guard and national army alive, and to prepare citizen soldiers for future duties.
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John J. Pershing
Pershing
United State
United States army
citizens
War Department
skeleton reserve
andys
egaaaenia
alsready
national guard
national army
peeveen
hein
Paris Rioters Clash With Police in Joan of Arc Anniversary
Disorder erupts across several cities as police and demonstrators clash during the Joan of Arc siege lifting anniversary. Red parade leaders and deputies spark gunfire and missiles, with arrests and injuries reported. Naval salutes mark the nationwide observance as churches and cathedrals hold services.
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Orleans
Joan of Broan
Paris
Brest
St. Etienne
Limoges
Betoulle
U. S
Joan of Arc
Orléans
Cherbourg
Chattanooga
Shads
Williamson
Joan of Arab
Poindexter's Nephew Hurt In Plane Turnover At Greenville
Corp B E Page 25 of the Marine Corps, nephew of Senator Miles Poindexter, was severely but not seriously injured when a Marine plane piloted by Lieut Charles Capleton turned turtle on landing near Greenville. The aircraft missed the landing field and overturned in a soft meadow. Page was ejected but Capleton was strapped in. An X ray showed no fractures. Page is home in Washington State. The Washington Post edition is on sale at local stores.
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Greenville
U. S
Corp
B. E. Page
marine corps
Parris Island
Miles Poindexter
Washington
marine - corps
Charles Capleton
Greenvillé
Leutenant
Washington “State
Hughes Plan Draws Quiet Support in Senate
Washington Post reports foreign relations leaders including Lodge and Knox discussed Secretary Hughes plan with President Harding and Secretary of State, signaling no surprise at the public note to Lloyd George and limited opposition in the Senate. Reed criticizes the move as an opposition. leaders expect no major resistance as bipartisan confidence supports U.S. cooperation with Allies while avoiding formal entanglements.
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ALBERT’W. FOX
Washington Post Co
foreign’ relations committee
nate
State Department
Lodge
Knox
Hughes
Senate
Harding
foreign relations’ committee
Lloyd George
Reed
league
execu
tive
United States
America
Henry Cabot Lodge
ponie
Chaos as Mayer Refuses to Form Berlin Cabinet
Berlin reports Dr Wilhelm Mayer, the German ambassador to France, declined President Ebert's offer to form a new cabinet. Three days of futile talks left Germany in political turmoil with allied demands looming and occupation risks as Reichstag parties fail to unite. The press notes Mayer's reluctance and warns that even acceptance of terms may not avert the Ruhr occupation.
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Berlin
Mayer
Wilhelm “Mayer
tapic
Whert
Fenian
Washington Post
Germany
atiil im
Paris
Wbert
Gustav ~Stresemann
reichstag
Ruhr
Mermaid Sheath Attracts European Society At Races
Paris fashion shows a trout mimicking mermaid sheath worn by Mlle Mistingwett and silver scale embellishments. Notable attendees include Mrs Walter Hutchins and many society figures. bets rise as Paris crowds wager on Carpentier. Pearl White, Wally McCutcheon case draws attention amid race day excitement.
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Tire
Gerbed
Mlle
Mistingwett
comedienne
Walter Hutchins
Frank J.Gould
Risie Janis
Pariy
Apollo theater
Bearl White
United States
Paris costa
Pearl
Unclear OCR fragment on Richmond Infant Blues events
Fragmentary report notes activities at Richmond Light Infantry Blues, with programs planned for tomorrow and Friday as a final day approaches. The text is garbled and lacks coherent details, but references Stockholm and Capital.
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stete
Richmond-Light-Infan
ny Blués
the
union
Polish Envoy Apologizes for Killing of Italians
In a letter to Italian foreign minister Count Sforza M. Skirmunt the Polish minister expressed regret over deaths of Italian soldiers during the Upper Silesia events. He called the incident a tragic misunderstanding caused by a German press article and said Poles did not attack allied troops but an armed force
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upper Silesia
Fiume
M. Skirmont
Poles Urge Allies to Fast Action on Silesia
Warsaw dispatch to Berlingske Tidende reports Polish government asks allies to hasten settlement of the Upper Silesian question per Versailles terms. Government also sent a note urging quicker action. Copenhagen May 8. Formation.
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Silesia
Warsaw
Berlingske “‘Tidende
alsa
Copenhagen
French Bluebeard Dying Report Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes report a French figure described as a bluebeard dying, with garbled phrases and broken names. The readable bits indicate a moment of danger or betrayal, but essential facts such as dates, locations, or identities are unreadable.
Polish Insurgents Rally as German Clash Spreads
Warsaw reports describe intensified clashes between Polish insurgents and German forces in Upper Silesia. Polish workers hold daily demonstrations in Warsaw urging continued resistance, while government officials call for restraint and a return to work. Demonstrations target British and Italian legations amid protests over perceived foreign stance on the dispute.
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Warsaw
Pr e98
Adelbert Korfanty
upper Silesia
Poland
ciretes
ittertar
egeord
Pares
Dombrowa-Sognowice
Silesia
strontier
nik
Wriendrichshutte
Silesii
Korfanty
Fatal rail wreck near Almont Arkansas prompts police actions
Memphis May 8 AP One man held on secret docket by police here and others arrested in connection with last midnight wreck of the Sunshine Special passenger train on the Missouri Pacific at Almont Ark. The wreck killed fireman Slocum and injured engineer Kellore and others. Officials say the switch was opened to divert the train into a siding and lights were hidden with newspapers. Investigators work to determine if the act was intentional.
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Memphis
Tenn
Associated Press
Alissouri Pacific
Missouri - ‘Pacific
Almont
Ark
Slocum
B.D. Kellore
Robert Scott
C. B. Walker
Yes
Missouri, Pacific
casey anti Cape NEE
tampa
saa
Ex-Governor Catts Still Free After Indictment
Former Florida governor Sidney J. Catts was indicted by the Bradford County grand jury for accepting 760 dollars while in office in exchange for influencing a grant. Sheriff Epperson reports a writ for arrest and a $5,000 bond may be required, but Catts’ whereabouts are unknown.
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Starke
Sidney J. Catts
Florida
Bradford county
Bardon
Epperson
Catts
Long
Benson Urges Sailors to Accept Wage Readjustments
Admiral William S Benson head of the United States Shipping Board appealed to merchant mariners to cooperate with board policies amid a marine crisis. He urged accepting wage readjustments, noted broader industry concessions, and defended the board’s fair course while stressing the need to keep ships in operation. He warned against misinformation and pledged continued protective action for seamen.
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New York
Associated Press
W. 8. Benson
United States shipping board
offcera
Admiral Genson
shipping board
Jaber
Denson
United States
Marine Engineers to Offer Efficiency Wage Proposal
New York May. After rejecting two of six points in a tentative draft from Washington the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association voted its executive committee full power to negotiate a settlement. The group plans to present a counter proposal to the Labor Department, including an efficiency wage system in place of a bonus. They also backed reinstating strikers, preserving the eight hour day, 1920 ship tonnage classifications, one hour daily overtime for the most efficient engineers, and one year contract terms.
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New York
Washington
Fred G. Davis
condiucation
Department of Labor
Marine Engineers
association
Thomas ©. Healy
Atlantic and Gulf coast district
Paris firm offers marriage risk insurance with age based gifts
Special to The Washington Test reports a French company announcing a schedule of “marriage risks” that may be banned by the government for encouragingocide. The plan would pay a gift and a daily pension starting at age 26, and would replace a husband’s powers if a wife remained unmarried at 35.
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Washington
Paris
france
Senators urge immediate action to fund district schools
A congressional subcommittee led by Senator Capper condemns four years of school facility shortages in the District of Columbia. They cite Bal lox Katz and Bullow shag, call for a building program, warn of long term harm to students, and say the 2,000,000 building plan reflects urgent needs to be examined in the next session.
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Capper
Senator Capper
Ballox
Katz
Congress
Balloy
erage ampese intertase
Bullowshag
hse
Gsdur
Barlow
Simons
board of education
Senate
committee on appropriations
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