Peace terms and guarantees in Versailles talks
Paris reports Germany to accept terms by May 10 after a 15 day grace period. Key issues include Alsace Lorraine, Saar, Danzig fate, and reparation costs possibly totaling 25 to 50 billion dollars. Occupation of the Rhine secures payments with western frontiers set, while troop guarantees by France Belgium Britain and possibly the US remain uncertain.
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Frank H. Simonds
tCopyright
McClure
the Courier
Paris
Versailles
Germany
Frankfort
Alsace-Lorraine
Saar
Schleswig
West Prussia
Posen
Silesia
Danzig
Rhenish Republic
France
Belgium
Rhine
Great Britain
United States
Ousting of Reds Socialist Object at Haase Declares
In Copenhagen April 21 the German Independent Socialist leader Hugo Haase stated that socialization of major services and farms would be pursued by worker and peasant councils. He described a plan for factory councils with power to influence public institutions and veto reforms, while noting uncertainty over the soviet system. He warned a reactionary Berlin coup might occur but doubted it would endure. Admiral Benson to receive navy distinguished service medal for wartime service as chief of naval operations. presentation likely after his return to the United States.
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Associates Press
Copenhagen
Spartacans
Russia
Germany
Hugo Haase
Berlin
Exchange Telegraph Company
Haase
Independent Socialist Party
Herr Haase
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Benson
Naval Operations
Wilson
Paris
United States
Roosevelt
Navy
Paria
Sriday
Suistance
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Wall
Adriatic
Lloyd George
Clemengean
Orlando
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Council of Four
Clemenceaux
Versaillas
Vernaliles
Entente
Versailles
Council’ of Four
Foreign Office
Mr. Wilson
Philip Scheidemann
Havas News Bureau
Haniel von Haimhausen
Ikerr von Keller
Ernest Schmidt
Herr Reimker
Herr
Luders
Echo de Paris
Shep
Witt Marshal’ Foch
Racial decision snub noted by Japanese paper
Tokio reports the Japan Times editorial reacting to the League of Nations race equality clause. It says the Paris decision insults Japan and provokes white prejudice, marking a barrier to lasting peace and urging preparedness to preserve prestige amid rising racial tensions. It notes Japan’s admission to great powers is for allied convenience and warns peace remains far off.
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Associated Press
Tokio
League of Nations
Japan Times
Japan
Paris
Congress
Wilson
Times
No Social Shift in Budapest, Reds Assurance
The commissary of education has instructed clergy to declare from pulpits over the next three Sundays that the Soviet government guarantees full religious freedom and will not interfere with churches or religious buildings. It also pledges no changes to marriage and family life or to the status of women.
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Budapest
Copenhagen
Air Mail Anniversary Marks New York Philadelphia Route
Washington April 21 Prang outlines plans to mark the first anniversary of the New York Philadelphia air mail service. Six planes that began the service are to fly again on regular routes, having endured months of varied weather. About eight million letters, over 200000 pounds, have been carried. Some aircraft logged 200 flying hours and 14000 miles of wings. The initial forecast predicted a maximum life of 140 flying hours.
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Associated Prose
Washington, DD. .C
Prang
New York-Philadelphia
Rainbow division sails from Brest to New York
About 7,000 officers and men of the 42nd Rainbow division sail from Brest April 18 on the transport Leviathan bound for New York, with Maj. Gen. George W. Read and Brig. Gen. Douglas MacArthur aboard. Additional units from Minnesota and other states are listed aboard the cruiser Charleston and the Huntington, with arrivals expected in New York and Boston by late April.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
42Nd
Rainbow
Brest
Leviathan
New York
George W. Read
Douglas MacArthur
84Th. Infantry
Charleston
421Th
41St Field Hospital
339Th Field
Marine
Air Service
Arkansas Ilinois
Colorado
Iowa
North Carolina
151St Field Artillery
Minnesota
Huntington
151St Brigade
Boston
Santa Rosa
Patie
Bordeaux
Army Doctors Delayed Release in Wartime Service
Surgeon General Ireland explains in a letter to Army Medical Department personnel that medical staff cannot be discharged as quickly as other units. He urges those who served overseas to remain in service to care for casualties until they are fit to rejoin civil life, noting the emergency continues for medical personnel.
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the Associates Press
Washington, D. C
Ireland
Army Metical Department
German Army Wine Distribution Sought by Capital Jobbers
Berlin reports wine wholesalers aim to release vast stocks saved for the army. Poor storage and looming weather threaten spoilage as soldiers’ councils drink some of it. Dealers expect lower prices if the goods reach markets promptly.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Italy's Territorial Claims Spark Crisis in Paris Talks
Dispatches from Paris show Italy pushing claims to Fiume and the Dalmatian coast, with President Wilson absent as Britain France and Italy press for a London pact. German envoys sent to Versailles are described as limited. Bolshevik gains push on in western Ukraine while Vienna falls under Soviet influence.
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Associated Press
Rome
Council of Four
Paris
Italy
Fiume
Dalmatian
Great Britain
France
Russia
London
Wilson
Germany
Versailles
Berlin
Cabiinet
Bolsh
Crimea
Zhitomir
Proskurov
Ukraine
Wuerttemberg
Baron's Stiff Friend Deported Arrives in America
Miss Lil lian Scott Troy of San Francisco, an American suffraget, recently deported from Britain, arrived in New York today aboard the steamship Carmania. Her alleged friendship for Baron Lewis von Horst, once of San Francisco and interned by Britain in 1914, is believed to have drawn British objections to her presence.
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Associated Press
New York
Lillian Scott Troy
San Francisco
Great Britain
Baron Lewis von Horst
United Kingdom
Courier delivery commitment and redelivery procedure
The notice instructs readers the Courier will be delivered before 5 30 PM. if the paper is late due to carrier error or other cause, call 3320 for a replacement copy. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 PM.
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Hoy
Victory Loan Opens With Mass Awe and Promises
A nationwide Victory Loan drive launches with radio and airship ceremonies in Washington and New York, where Gov. Smith and M. A. D. O. purchase notes. Chicago crowds, large subscriptions from Marshall Field and others set a brisk pace as Grant Park lights glow and bands play. The War Bond sale proceeds smoothly as the campaign begins in earnest across major cities.
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Victory Loan
Nogah
Estate of
Marshall Field
Marshall Wield & Co
Dullus Flosenwald
Montgomery, Ward & Co
Sears Robuck & Co
Elgin Watch Company
Victor UP. Lawson
Arthur Brisbane
Mornblower & Weeks
Brunswick, Blake, Callender Company
Grant Park
Lake Front
Uncle Sam
Seventh
Federal Reserve District
Sandle
Michigan Avenue
Lake Michigan
Grant
Givis
New York
Alfred &. Smith
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
Gen. Pershing
Sub-Treasury
Wall Street
Christen Victory Way
Washington, D. C
The
Treasury
Washington
Hearn Named Knight Commander by Pope for War Work
Edward L. Hearn, general commissioner for Europe of the Knights of Columbus, nominated knight commander of the Order of St. Gregory by Pope Benedict XV for wartime welfare work overseas. Announcement cites audience with American soldiers and sailors on March 20 and the pope’s benediction praising the Knights’ deeds during difficult times.
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New York
Edward L. Hearn
Europe
Knights of Columbus
Order of St. Gregory
Denediet XI
William 3. Mulligan
Hearn
Knight of Columbus
Rome
TEUT GARRISONS TO DISBAND IS WORD TO TOWNS
Berlin reports that every German town with its own garrison has been formally notified that the army will be disbanded. The notice promises a future army but its size is unknown and warns that towns will face economic hardship from garrison withdrawals. Authorities will seek to ease impact while regrouping units.
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Associated Press
Berlin
National Assembly
Rainbow division 168th to reach New York April 25
Washington reports the 168th infantry of the Rainbow division will reach New York April 25 aboard the Leviathan. Ten officers and 1,507 men to be discharged at Camp Dedee, with 506 other personnel to Camp Dods. Soldiers to depart the east for home by May 1. Des Moines notes reception plans based on word of Brest departure, with further confirmation pending.
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Washington, D. C
168Th Inent
Rainbow Division
New York
War Department
Camp Dedee
Camp Dods
Des Moines
168Th Infantry
Brest
Leviathan
Charles A. Rawson
Republican
Central Committee
France
168Th
Pretoria
Boston
Pershing Awards Distinguished Service Medals
General Pershing informed the War Department that Distinguished Service Medals were awarded to Maj. Charles L. Joly and First Lieutenants Wm. J. Schmitt, Paul Chapin, and Carroll B. Reece for meritorious services with expeditionary forces. The DSM was awarded posthumously to Maj. Alfred KH. King, muni tions officer of the Fifth Army Corps.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Pershing
War Department
Charles L. Joly
First Tidents
Wm. J. Schmitt
Paul Chapin
Carroll B. Reece
Maj
Alfrad KH. King
Fifth Army Corps
West Prussia Council Rejects Transfer of Danzig Rule
The German people's council for West Prussia declares under no circumstances will West Prussia accept internationalizing the lower Vistula or placing Danzig under Polish sovereignty. West Prussia and Danzig must remain part of the German empire.
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West Prussia
Danzig
Associated Press
Danszig
German People's Council For
Germany
Lower Vistula
Store Owner Killed by Hold Up in Sioux City
Sioux City April 21 Chas foothacker proprietor of a soft drink parlor was shot when he resisted five highwaymen who entered late last night. He died today as the robbers fled with about 1700 on the proprietor.
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Sioux City
Chas
Toothacker
10000 Russ Red Troops Go Over To Peasant Army
Vienna reports that forces led by Petlura have retaken Zhitomir and Proskurov and seized about 1000 Bolshevik troops including East Ukraine units. Petrova’s plan to pivot Bolshevik forces toward Bessarabia and Odessa appears to be succeeding as Bolsheviks allegedly executed 600 peasants in Zhitomir, aiding disaffection.
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Vienna
Petlura
Zhitomir
Proskurov
Ukrainia
Tarnapo
Petrova
Associated Press
Bessarabia
Odessa
Zhitonir
Berlin Officials See Peace Terms as Unbending
Berlin reports say German officials fear a hard peace despite pleas for a plebiscite. The Entente sketch for Versailles leaves Germany no room to negotiate, with Bonn insisting on Wilson's platform as the basis for terms.
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Berlin
Mr. Wilson
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