Japan official lauds American role in Siberia ties
Tokio May 9 The fiftieth anniversary of Tokyo’s capital transfer was marked by a luncheon hosted by War Minister Tanaka. American Ambassador Morris and 80 guests heard Tanaka praise U S cooperation and the Siberian railroad agreement. Morris urged broader international cooperation and noted joint wartime and postwar aims between Japan and the United States.
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Siberian
Far East
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Russia
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Fred J. Clark Addresses Rotary Club on League Covenant
Rev Fred J Clark pastor of the first Congregational church will give a brief talk to Waterloo Rotary Club members Monday noon on the Revised Covenant of the League of Nations.
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First Congregational Church
Waterloo Rotary
League of Nations
France Defense Goes to Senate Before Pact
Paris reports indicate President Wilson will submit the defense engagement with France to the U S Senate via his letter to Premier Clemenceau, without a drafted treaty yet. He may address Congress upon return and speak on the Paris negotiations. Berlin notes German claims against Wilson principles, with calls for new peace talks and immediate release of POWs. Mass meetings by the Social Democrats are planned Tuesday to discuss peace terms.
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Lokal Anzeiger
Social Democratic Party
Luxemburg Murder Trial Admits Lie by Accused Officer
First Lieut. Vogel testified in the trial of Luxemburg and Liebknecht murder suspects that he had given a false account at the preliminary hearing to avoid discrediting his division. He said he was ordered to transport Luxemburg to Moabit prison but crowds prevented it and the group decided to throw her body into the river after two helmeted soldiers beat her.
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Associated Press
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Karl Liebknecht
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Fraulein
Belgium protests Germany flag identical to its own
Belgium protests to the Entente against Germany's plan to use a red yellow and black flag nearly identical to Belgium's. Germany first proposed a red gold and black flag but changed to yellow, duplicating Belgian colors.
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Germany
Associated’ Press
Paris
Ally Moscow Courier to Tell Reds Relief Plan Reaches There
Paris reports word to the American peace delegation that a courier sent through Norway reached Moscow to lay out the allied food relief plan for the Soviet government. The courier is believed to have delivered the first information of the Allies intentions to Bolshevik authorities. San Felice Cigars advertisement included.
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Associated Press
Paris
Norway
Wilson Opposes Fiume Transfer to Italy
Reports from Paris claimed President Wilson favored giving Fiume to Italy after 1923, but White House dispatches labeled it fiction. The president reportedly remains opposed to Italy's claim, keeping to his original stance on the Adriatic port.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Paris
Wilson
Fiume
Italy
White House
Adriatic
Suspect Arrested in Ankeny Slaying Case
Des Moines reports Bennie Brokke a 30 year old soldier from Mcintosh Minnesota was arrested at Baxter Iowa and to be brought for examination in connection with the murder of Mrs F Coppock in Ankeny on Thursday night.
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Mcintosh
Mion
Baxter
F. Coppock
Ankeny
U Boat Commander Confined in Tower of London
London May 9 reports that the submarine commander believed to be Cant Kaiser-Vetter is confined in the Tower of London after being brought from Spain. The piece notes the Saar region may be governed by a five member commission under the peace treaty and mentions 30 American passengers aboard the Sussex. A plebiscite is planned after 14 years to decide political status under the League of Nations. A Geneva visit by Wilson is proposed to inspect the league’s seat.
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Associated Press
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Spain
Kaiser- Vetter
Saar
Sussex
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Nations
League of Nations
France
Berlin Assembly to Open Probing Peace Terms Next Week
German national assembly called in Berlin for Monday. expected to begin formal peace term discussions. Paris reports show Italy and Jugoslavia disputes on Fiume unresolved. Saar region plan under League oversight eyed by the council of four. Renner signals loss of hope for German Austria union. Chinese delegates reportedly refuse to sign unless Japan restores Shantung and Kiaochow. Wilson to present a Senate understanding on sending troops to France if attacked. Big Four continues study of Fiume status based on Saar agreement.
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Renner
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China
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Clemenceau
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Foreign Ministers Fix Boundaries and Hungary Blockade
Paris May 3 The council of foreign ministers fixed the boundaries between Czecho Slovakia and Yugoslavia and advanced the new Romanian border adjustments. The Hungary blockade issue was discussed and sent to the supreme economic council for action.
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Associated Press
Paris
Council of Foreign Ministers
Czecho-Slovakia
Jugo-Sisyia
Spreme Economic Council
Treaty of Versailles Leaves Balkan Chaos Reborn
Frank H. Simonds argues the Versailles treaty mirrors Berlin in Balkanizing eastern Europe. He faults the agreement for not resolving Polish exits to the sea, Serb Romanian tensions, and Russian and Turkish issues, predicting renewed conflicts and doubting the league of nations’ effectiveness.
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Serbia
Austria- Hungary
Russia
Turkey
Paris
Congress of Berlin
League of Nations
German protest over Polish bound war material transit
Virlay Becka reports that Mathias Irzberger of the German armistice commission delivered a note to the allied armistice commission at Sha denouncing the transport to Poland via Dnube to the American foodstuffs commission. He cites large shipments of medical stores, motor cars, rubber tires, sawing machines and other material bound for the Polish army and warns Berlin will prevent further war material dispatch under existing agreements.
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Associated Press
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Virlay
Copenhagen
Mathias Irzberger
German Armistice Commission
Allied Armistice Commission
Sha
Poland
Danube
American Foodstuffs
J Army
Victory Loan totals exceed official target nationwide
Washington May 10 official subscriptions to the Victory liberty loan near noon today totaled about 3.5 billion dollars as treasury officials indicated that unreported subscriptions pushed the national figure above the official show ing. Ninth District chairman A S Rogers announced the district had officially over subscribed its 157.5 million dollar quota by 4.5 million dollars with every state in the district reporting gains.
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Demobilization Passes 2,000,000 Mark Says March
General March announces the war army has surpassed two million demobilized troops with exactly 1,000,006 returning from France. Officials forecast monthly troop reductions to reach 310,000, possibly exceeding that pace, with the 7th Texas and Oklahoma division set to embark in June.
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Marth
France
General Staff
Germany
March
Texas and
Oklahoma
Mexican Gang Raid Hits Cananea and Kidnaps Ransom Target
Douglas Mexico May 10 report states 22 mounted bandits raided Cananea Sonora killing five and freeing inmates. They allegedly kidnapped Meyer Rocha for ransom as stores including Francisca and Hopkins Bros were looted. Bank manager Almada was taken to the band and receipts were signed Florez vive Villa before the outlaws moved toward Los Nogales tank. Officers report the bandit party may remain near Cananea.
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Meyer Rocha
Francisca
Hopkins Bros
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Mercantile Bank
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Weather Outlook for Washington Week Begins Monday
Weather predictions for the week starting Monday in Washington DC forecast focal showers Monday or Tuesday then generally fair and normal temperatures across the region in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri areas.
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Iowa bankers meet in Waterloo for largest convention in years
Nearly 200 Iowa bankers attended the Town Bankers association group seven convention opening at 10:30 am in Waterloo theatre. Delegates from 126 banks across Iowa counties heard Major Edouard Du Pont discuss French wartime thrift and postwar rebuilding while Harvey Ingham urged better roads and rural schools for community gain.
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Town Bankers’ Association
Waterloo
Heatre
Iowa
Johnson
Linn
Benton
Tama
Buchanan
Black Hawk
Grundy
Bremer
Stocking Banksy
France
Edouard du Pont
French High Commission
Washington
United States
Mrajor du Font
du Pont
Harvey Ingham
Des Moines Register
Evans
Frank Cook
First National Bank
Marengo
John B. van Horn
Citizens’ Trust & Savings Bank
Tawa City
T. L. Evans
Beamen
Martin Newman
Cedar Rapids National Bank
J. Beber
Reinbeck
Charles W. Knoop
Russell-Lamson
Chamber of Commerce
Black Hawk National Bank
Europe
J.B. Garner
Trrmingham
England
Garner
Austrian Navy Abolished Under Allied Terms May 9
Paris reports the postwar naval terms fully extinguish the Austrian fleet with surrender of battleships destroyers and other ships to allies. Only Danube craft are allowed and those will stay on that river. Italians and Jugo-Slavs press for representation in ship disposition as crews largely hail from the Balkans.
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Associated Press
Paris
Austria
Germany
Danube
Adriatic
Jugo-Slav
Jugo Slav
German Proclamation Denounces Allied Peace Terms
Paris reports a council debate on Germany’s reply to armistice terms. Berlin prepared to present a detailed government view at the Reichstag later, condemning Allied demands as a violent, unjust peace that would harm Germany and threaten the idea of a league of nations. The message urges German unity and a peace of right.
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Copenhagen
Wilson
League of Nations
Entente
Europe
Germany
Creston Man Held for Mother's Murder in First Degree
Roy Emerson, a prominent Creston businessman, faces a first degree murder indictment in the death of his mother Mrs. Charles Emerson. He pleaded not guilty and was jailed without bail as authorities prepare a late month trial. Mrs. Emerson was found dead with severe injuries in an elevator shaft of the family undertaking business established after her husband’s January death.
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Roy Emerson
Charles Emerson
Emerson
Homer Fuller
Emerson Undertaking Establishment
Half A E F Home or on Way Declared by Army Publication
Stars and Stripes reports that half of the American expeditionary forces have reached the United States or are en route. With over 900000 already back and about a million still in Europe, the May 4 milestone marks midway home. The piece notes the Cinco de Mayo era of cheaper ads.
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Europe
Delivery Notice From Courier Service
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