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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1919
Page
8
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New York May 7 1919 The treaty handed to the Germans at Versailles closes a four month effort by allied officials and delegates from Great Britain France Italy and the United States. Wilson’s travels and meetings across Europe helped speed the conference. The page notes key milestones from January 18 to late April including the formation of councils and the League of Nations covenant.
Paris May 7 All factions prepared if Teutons refuse to sign as Premier Orlando accepts a plan for Italy to govern Fiume as a league mandate until 1925 with a Dalmatian coast harbor and rail links to Agram. Italy ready to curb other claims while Barrere and Sonnino arrive for treaty talks in Paris and Versailles seats.
Washington May 7 President Wilson issued a proclamation calling Congress to convene in extra session at noon on May 19 1915 to consider annual appropriation measures. The move aims to enable quick action on funding as major bills stalled. Senate and House leaders prepare organizational steps ahead of the special session.
Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia founder of the National Mothers Day association sent a message read at the federal council of the Churches of Christ in America urging Mothers Day on May 11 and recommending no flowers with rich people buying Victory bonds and thrift stamps instead. A separate Chicago report states Mrs Vera Trepagni er of New Orleans, 60, widow of a Louisiana planter, is held to the grand jury for murder after shooting publisher Pam Frederick Volland who she alleges swindled her royalties. The ad copy mentions Smoke Diamond Joe and bears a plea about disposing TARERYY BONDS through one’s bank.
Delegates arrived for a three day caucus in St Louis as the American Legion readies plans to organize and attract more than four million men who served in any wartime capacity. The group, conceived by soldiers in Paris last March, opens tomorrow.
The Associated Press reports in London on May 7 that the Duke of Devonshire will soon retire as governor general of Canada. The Mail suggests the post may go to the Earl of Athlone, Queen Mary’s brother, who would have succeeded the Duke of Connaught if not for army duties. An advertisement for Nutmargarine follows.
Paris May 7 Havas France says the United States and Great Britain have concluded an agreement giving supplementary guarantees for France and security for the peace treaty. Premiers Clemenceau Lloyd George and President Wilson will draft in final form this additional pact at a meeting this morning. Marshal Foch warned the treaty should not be signed, urging France hold Rhine bridge heads and extend occupation beyond 15 years. The peace conference is slated to last about 20 minutes and be reopened by the premier president of the peace congress.
Paris and Washington reports show wartime freight traffic slowing as the treaty process and rail movement data are released. Director General Hines notes a $192 million deficit and mixed prospects for the year, while Germany awaits treaty handover and Mrs. Wilson may attend the events.
The Chinese cabinet at a May 6 meeting instructed delegates in Paris not to sign a peace treaty. It assigned German rights in Shantung to Japan, signaling a stance against a forthcoming settlement.
Dr. Hor lace A. Reddish, 33, arrested in Jerseyville for allegedly killing his wealthy father Stephen M. Reddish. He denies the murder and claims he slept with an uncle in St. Louis for weeks before the body was found. The elder Reddish died five days before discovery. a black servant was also found shot in the same house.
The Postmaster General Burleson is empowered by a Supreme Court order to keep increased intra state telegraph rates in Illinois until final appeals from federal court rulings are decided. The court kept in effect temporary injunctions against Illinois officials, while dissolving some injunctions and delaying Burleson’s rate increase.
Paris on May 7 reports a heated Versailles meeting of allied and German economic experts. The main topic was exchanging Lorraine iron ore for German coal, with the Journal noting that allied energy and good sense prevailed over German stubbornness. Also: Washington announced sale of eight national guard camps and four miscellaneous camps for 548000 dollars, with bidders covering government damage claims.
In Paris chamber of deputies reporters described May Day disturbances as deputies debated government measures for order. Jules, minister of the interior, outlined actions and the chamber passed a confidence resolution 356 to 1. Marcel Cachin pressed the war minister on Paris force buildup. Clemenceau absent to respond. Deputy Paul Torcete appeared with a bandaged head from May 1 unrest.
Washington May 7 The total subscriptions to the Victory Liberty Loan stood at about 2.15 billion dollars today after an overnight increase of roughly 190 million.
An official summary of the Versailles peace treaty outlines key provisions. Germany accepts league of nations framework, loses Alsace Lorraine, Saar and Danzig changes, and territorial shifts to Poland and Belgium. Germany to reduce army, surrender ships, and pay reparations while global bodies regulate the postwar order.
All hands in the navy were piped to quarters or standing by for navy day in the Victory loan campaign today. Bond sales were expected to rise as sea fighters challenged the nation to match the navy. Special demonstrations and the slogan safety cents to preserve quality were featured in many places.
The Courier will be delivered before 5 30 PM. If you fail to receive the paper on time due to error or other causes, call 330 before 6 30 PM and a copy will be sent.
Reports say 600 German prisoners attempted flight as shells and bombs fired from a Belgian depot near a railway stall, 60 miles south of a Canadian advance. About 150 Belgians and Germans were captured, with many killed or wounded. The explosion destroyed homes in the area, and the depot reportedly held the prisoners at heart of the fighting. Multiple casualties feared as the debris and fires spread.
Joseph Talbott of Aldershot appears with deputies as hearings proceed near Lexington in the surrounding Tana district, details unclear from fragmentary report.
Veteran educator spent many years at Jennings seminary Mount Vernon Hall Lake Forest and Inwood colleges, dedicating much of her time to charitable service across several institutions.
The Associated Press reports that more than 45 million dollars in motor trucks are ready for distribution to state highway departments through the Bureau of Public Roads. The funds come from the highway construction appropriation and must be used on road work under the provision.
Metz May 7 The Lorraine newspapers publish a petition from the mayor of Metz urging all Alsace and Lorraine inhabitants to sign to ask France to protect itself economically and politically by pushing Germany beyond the Rhine The petition was sent to President Poincaré and the leaders of the chamber of deputies and senate.
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