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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1919

Page

8

Fragmented inquiry on health and age in local note

A damaged snippet questions well being and vitality with unclear wording and missing context, leaving readers unsure about event, person, or location involved.

Treaty 15 results in four months of diplomatic work

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.

New, York Versailles Germany Paris Brest Presi Dent Europe England Italy France Supreme - “Council Great Britain Leaguej of Nations Commission Wilson United States Boston League Covenant Epeachen St Ow Means Clemenceau Council International Labor Legislation Committee Adriatic Fiume Orlando Rome Secarcely Geneva League of Nations Eric Drummond Genera In

Italy to administer Fiume as league mandate

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.

Associated Press Paris Orlando Italy Fiume League of Nations Adriatic Agram Camille Barrere Rome Orlando Aka Baron Sonnini Council of Four Council

Congress Called May 19 as Wilson Absent

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.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Wilson Coderess Tumulty White House Glasgas Congress of the United States Executive Woodrow United States of America Congress Olimbie

Mothers Day message from Miss Jarvis urges thrift bonds

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.

Cleveland Ohio Anna Jarvis Philadelphia National Mothers’ Day Association Federal Council of the Churches of Christ Lin America Associated Press Chicago Vera Trepagnier New Orleans Pam Frederick Volland

American Legion Seeks 4,000,000 Members

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.

Mie Associated Press St. Louis American Legion Paris

Devonshire May Step Down as Canada’s Governor General

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.

Devonshire Canada Associated Press London Duke of Devonshire The Mail Earl of Athione Mary Duke of Connaught

Extra guarantee of French safety said to be fixed

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.

Germany Lusitania Hotel Trianon Versailles Fleragon Guatemala Nicaragua Tiaiti Pantama Liberia Honduran Orlando Sonnino Paris Rome Italy Oreign Portugal China France William United States Great Britain Japan Havasi Mcho de Paris Lday Clemenceau Lloyd George Wilson Koch Foch Rhine Tours Faris Havas Pea Count von Brockdorff-Rabizau Wreiinen Gwidlen Susukuvr Authoon eral-Hines

War freight drop hits rate income

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.

China Rejects Peace Pact Guidance to Paris Delegates

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.

Associated Press Peking Paris Shantung

Rich Father's Murder Charge Shocks Illinois Town

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.

Illinois Associated Press Jerseyville Ill Horlace A. Reddish Stephen M. Reddish Alton Thia Hontorrow Reddish St. Louis R. Reddish

Burleson Maintains Telegraph Toll Increase in Illinois

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.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Burleson Supreme Court Ilinois Illinois Landis

Lorraine iron for their coal angers Germans

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.

Paris Havas Versailles Lorraine Associated Press Washington, D. C National Guard War Department

Paris Deputies Back Government After May Day Riots Talk

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.

Paris Harras Chamber of Deputies Jules Prams Interior Cachin Marcel Cachin Fremier Clemenceau Felon Julius Paris Paul Torcete

Victory Liberty Loan Subscriptions Reach 2.15 Billion

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.

Washington, D. C Victory

Versailles Treaty Summary Reveals Germany Peace Terms

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.

Navy Day Drives Victory Loan Boost with Navy Slogan

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.

Navy Associated Press Washington, D. C

Courier delivery cutoff and reprint request notice

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.

German Prisoners Escape And Fire Hits Belgium Depot

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.

Brussels Stall Dael King’ Albertreight Belgia Jnth

Talbott Deputation Hearing Near Lexington

Joseph Talbott of Aldershot appears with deputies as hearings proceed near Lexington in the surrounding Tana district, details unclear from fragmentary report.

Joseph Talbott Ald Lexington Tana

Veteran teacher dedicates decades to benevolent work

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.

Tage Jennings -Semine Morris Seminary Ingdon College Fit Lege Mount-Vernonty-Hall Lake’ Forest

Federal aid for highway trucks to states announced

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.

Associated Pres Washington

Lorraine Press Plea for France to defend Alsace Lorraine

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.

Metz Havas Lorraine Mets Alsace Tania France Germany Rhine Poincare Prem Clémenceat

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