Germanys Counter Proposals To The Peace Treaty
Berlin May 21 Allied handling of Germanys final counter proposals to the peace treaty to be submitted tomorrow will largely decide if the pact will be signed Officials say the Germans may seek extensions and concessions including plebiscites in certain provinces and removal of French control in the East However observers note the Allies are cautious and unlikely to alter core terms while awaiting German replies In Paris the timing of German submissions and possible extensions are under discussion with ministers preparing for further dispatches to Versailles
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Paris
Berlin
Germany
Versailles
Sitesia
Viciiy
Evenia
Pres. Wilson
United States
General Pershing
England
Orlando
Council of Ministers
Italy
Petit Parisian
Prockdorff-Raotzau
Tres. Wilson
Great Britain
Lansing
America
Japan
Fragmentary Quote on Valor and Duty from Civil War Era
A damaged fragment praises soldiers and the Union, stating deeds reveal character. It attributes a motto "By their deeds we do know them" to a figure titled LIEUE R.W. THARP, with scattered references to fraternal unity, campaigns, privilege, and times of peace and war. The text is garbled but centers on honor and service.
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Erica
German offer fails to sway peace mood in amid political strain
Government leaders warn Germany stands firm against terms and pressure yields little, as Scheidemann calls proposed peace terms unacceptable while radicals push for immediate settlement. Public reaction cheers decisive stance, reflecting broader tensions between officialdom and working class factions.
Hawker engine trouble delays NC 4 voyage to Lisbon
Engine problems force postponement of the NC 4 mission from Ponts Deigata to Lisbon. Commander Towers reports the No. 3 plane unfit after rough seas, to be shipped back to the United States, while the NC-1 may press on with the remainder of the European journey as weather improves.
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Varmlon
Thomes I. Mol Namaore
Pariamentaary
Admiralts
Harry G. Hawker
Grieve
Washington
Hoyroft
Ponts Deigata
Lihbon
Jotineon
Towers
United States
Europe
Belgium demands end to Dutch neutrality clause at peace talks
Belgium presents demands to the peace conference urging annulment of the 1839 neutrality pact. They call for removal of the Meuse and Scheldt river constraints and insist on the right to form alliances, citing 1914 incidents and Dutch border pressures as justification for a revised settlement.
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Paris
Belgium
Holland
Antwerp
Setc
Bel
Meuse
Woman Suffrage Victory Dominates House Action
Washington May 31 The House passed the suffrage amendment by 84 to ? with a large majority after four hours of debate as leaders aim to push the measure to the Senate. Minority reports and procedural disputes surfaced as Representatives Clark and Naundera challenged the report as improperly organized and questioned hearings. Mann, leader of the suffrage push, warned against obstruction and noted the plan to move swiftly after today’s vote.
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Washington, D. C
America
Wilson
Aulis
Clark
Naundera
Virginia
Mann
Senate
Mannsius
Trase
Moore
Pennsylvania
Meale Inge Reports Tax Valuation Increases in Washington Township
Incomplete report from Me! Wale Inge Washington township assessor notes higher valuations due to a new tax law. City totals unavailable. Washington township outside the city shows a rise of about 1.7 million in real estate assessments and 300 thousand in Parsons property valuations. Telegraph and railroad valuations not yet received. Countywide gains expected to exceed prior records, with Steele township indicating a rise near 1.0 million.
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Washington
City of
Washington Township
Parsons
Telephone
Telegraph
Express
Latte
Testig
Sarre
Steele Township
Former resident Mary Johnson dies in Louisville
Mrs Mary Johnson widow of Parts Johnson died at 8:30 this morning at her son J C Johnson's home in Louisville Kentucky where she had been keeping house since her husband’s death. Cause is dropsy after a long illness. Body to be sent to Washington on Baltimore & Ohio train 1 for funeral at Union Church south of the city with interment in Union Cemetery. Rev Adamson in charge. She was about seventy, born in Floyd county, daughter of William F Dayton. Survived by four sons Harry, Oscar and Frank Johnson and Neleos Johnson. two daughters Mrs Charles Spain and Deborsh Dayton.
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Mary
Union Cemetery
Adamson
Johnson
William F. Dayton
Floyd County
Harry Johnson
Louisville
Neleos Johnson
Ashland
Frank Johnson
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Charles Spain
Deborsh Dayton
Women vote to strike if a new war starts
The International Congress of Women in Zurich on May 21 votes to call a worldwide women strike if another war is declared, even if sanctioned by the League of Nations. It also plans to send a delegation to the International Socialist Executive Committee in August to urge refusal of military service and to present resolutions at the peace conference.
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Zurich
International Congress of Women
Tofay
League of Nations
International Socialists Executive Committee
Ileagae of Nations
Freight rate hike urged to save railroads
Samuel O Dunn, editor of Railway Age, told the American Iron, Steel and Heavy Hardware Association that freight rates must rise 15 percent to avert bankruptcy. He warned the 1919 revenue shortfall could reach 500 million dollars if current passenger and freight rates persist, whether railways are gov ernment run or private.
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St. Louie
Samuel O. Dunn
Railway Age
American Iran, Steal and Heavy Hardware Association
Dwnars
Dunt
Crisis deepens as Winnipeg strike nears firm end
In Winnipeg May 1 officials invited strike representatives to a conference to push for ending the general strike. Food grew scarcer by the hour and water pressure fell. Soldiers and citizens committees prepare four page newspapers as tension rises with the crisis spreading across the city.
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Winnipeg
Oficiniatare
Tabor
Amspisle
Dletrisha
POL Fajanteera
Ates
Commission to approve Indian heat unit plan
Indianapolis May 27. The Julle service commission is expected to approve the Indian heat unit plan. Commissioner Paul Haynes released a statement noting the committee set 570 British Thermal Units as the monthly minimum for the state to be averaged from daily returns. The panel said this would boil the most beans for the dollar.
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Indianapolis
Julle Service Commission
Cas
Paul Haynea
Plan Aimed to Hit Plan Aids Packers Says Fitz Gerald
Washington May 21 Rep Fitz Gerald argued that his resolution to force food from storage targets the War Department plan. He said the move aims to aid the Packers by disposing surplus meat stocks without putting them on the domestic market.
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Washington
FitzGerald
War Department
Boston
Weather Forecast With Unsettled Night and Showers
Unsettled conditions linger tonight with likely showers in the northern area. Thursday should be generally fair. Yesterday’s weather reports a high of 55 and a low of 49 with a trace of precipitation at 0.23 inches.
Last Day of Art Exhibit Opens Afternoon and Evening
Thursday marks the final day of the art exhibit with continuous open hours for afternoon and evening audiences. The reception committee for the afternoon includes Mrs. Steve Myers, Mrs. H. F. Bryan, and Miss Cottle Walsh.
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Steve Myers
H. FH. Bryan
Cottle Walsh
Ununqualified Approval Patchwork in Peace Treaty Talks
Washington May 24 threatens unqualified approval doubts as Republicans question the peace treaty with Germany. Discussions reveal dissent among commissioners and even among notable negotiators about league provisions and concessions. Debate centers on whether the League of Nations can achieve its aims without sacrificing other goals, with arguments about the balance of power and future amendments.
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Pris
Washington
Germany
Mateh
Venate Forsign Relations
Eche Mitten
Soenae
Alfied
Patio
Batior Ap
Oops
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Commission
Nationa
Wilson
League
Fontergne
Argu
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Petersburg
Ur Lance
Inegerd I
Bulletin
Mex
Mary BE. Ioanson
Kon
J. € Johnson
Kentucky
Sis Hmier Gate
Gax
Service Commission
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