Peaceful Korean Independence Protests Reported From Seoul
An Associated Press dispatch from Seoul describes peaceful pro Korean independence demonstrations with some arrests and alleged assaults on Japanese civilians. The tone emphasizes nonviolence, while observers note unease in Tokyo about missionaries and Japanese attitudes as Pyongyang and Seoul report on marches, funerals, and rites surrounding the movement.
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Associated Press
Seoul
Kare
Pyongyang
Nees
Ye Tai-Wan
Militarists Losing Control of Japan in 10 Years
In San Francisco Count Ozaki Ki a Japanese parliament member says the bureaucratic militaristic element in Japan is fading and within a decade a democratic form will replace it. Fellow MPs Mochizuki and Ada chi back the push for universal suffrage noting the voter base could reach 53 million under new reforms. He also comments on China urging unified national policy to avoid division from divergent viewpoints.
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San Francisco
Japan
Ozac Ki
T. Mochizuki
Adachi
Kens Saikei
Tal Popu
Tnie Rage
China
Wilson and premiers seek clarity on Hungary frontiers
Paris April 2 AP report says President Wilson and the premiers will send to South Hungary for information to resolve frontier misunderstandings and the aims of the allied commission in Hungary. They discuss reparations and responsibility for the war, with some progress but no final decision. King Alfonso approves the League of Nations and supports joining with the United respect Belgium’s interests to be discussed tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Paris
Wilson
Hungary
al- Hed Commission
Committee On Responsibilities
Wilton
Alfonso of
League of Nations
United Respect
Albert
Wilon
Belglum
Council
General strike erupts in Germany amid riots and martial law
Across Wuerttemberg and Frankfort clashes kill and wound workers as police disperse strikers with machine guns. Reports say socialists are split, independents and Spartacists unite in places while food shortages worsen. Berlin vows ruthless action. bolshevist efforts fail. Prague hints at worker councils and possible dictatorship push.
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Associated Pres
Stuttgart
Germany
Socialicis
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Spartaeans
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Independent Socialist
Frankfort
Npunions
Tohr
Berlin
Austria
Japs Eagerly Flock to Citizenship in Hawaii
In Honolulu Territory of Hawaii Japanese veterans who served in the U S Army are rushing to naturalization. Nearly 200 already left for the mainland or other coast points as soon as papers are issued. About 500 more are eligible by military service. Federal Judge J W Vaughan had favored granting citizenship to orientals who served, a decision backed by a Washington stand.
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Honolulu
Territory of Hawaii
Maren
United States
Hawaii
California
Halsey
United’ States
Olive
J. W Vaughan
Washington
Wing Buckles Plane Drops Officer Dies
April Graves of Seattle was killed when a wing buckled on a plane, causing it to drop. The officer died at altitude with conditions described as isolated and perilous.
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Seattle
Hines Raps Steel Prices as Railways Chief Defies Board
Washington reports General Walk Hines head of the railroad administration opposed the steel price agreement reached by the Industrial Board and steel interests. The conference broke up amid stormy exchanges as the board pledged further sessions to justify price readjustments while Hines maintained rail purchases must be at prices it deems acceptable. Secretaries Glass and Bakerfield are noted figures in the tense session.
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Oral Railroad Administration
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Lass
Steel Price Industrial Board
Industrial Board
Redfield
Peek
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Federal Trade Coms
Saines
Trial Board
Schoolteacher Describes Body Inquest Shock over Morissey
An inquest into Mes Mor rissey death drew crowds as Mrs Morrissey’s old friend testified she had not seen the teacher for months. She recalled viewing the body at the undertaker and noted ugly spots on the arm, while recounting a startled reaction and a late lesson at the high school.
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Anna Sullivan
Jefferson Street
Deither
Kantonan
Yankee Troopers Rout Bandits In Rio Grande Raid
Marfa Texas April report states Mexican bandits crossed the river during a severe hailstorm. Troops under Captains Matlack Broadhead pursued into Mexico, killing five bandits and recovering horses and cattle before returning to the Texas side with no casualties.
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Texas
Apr
Rio Grande River
Mate Fortook
Orga T. Langhorne
Tend
Delaii
Matlack
Broadhead
India
Mexico
Matlick
Olenanita
Paris Paper Peeved Over Peace Negotiations Report
The Paris Temps protests an official statement about peace talks and financial negotiations, calling it incorrect. It notes the French press had been briefed on the key deliberations of the allied governments and alleges a contradiction in the official information.
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Paris
Prem
Germany Still Able To Raise Gold Coin
Paris dispatch reports that $55 million was deposited today by Germany in the Belgian National Bank at Brussels. The funds are described as collateral for payment for foodstuffs the Allies are permitting to Trians.
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Germany
Paris
Brussels
War Finance Bond Offering Attracts Rapid Banker Subscriptions
War Finance Corporation sells two hundred million dollar bond issue quickly with strong bank interest. Treasury reports show subscriptions exceed the offer and more funds are expected, signaling robust demand for the wartime loan.
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War Finance Corporation
Junn Men Contest Recount Over Precinct Voting Methods
In a dispute over precinct tallies in Eighth ward Precinct 1 contesting city nominations, Dunn and Jurby challenge results for mayor and related offices. Both sides seek recounts with a teller to tally votes, amid claims that tally sheets were altered after signing. The case centers on where the ballots and poll books were kept and how long records were retained by law.
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Eighth Ward
Aitors
W. F Dunn
James Jurby
William Cutts
Charles H. ‘Treacy
TE Wan
Army plans to expand air service and surplus planes
April 2 report outlines a peacetime air force of 1 923 officers and 21 453 men, with 87 squadrons and 42 balloon companies. It details a 21 division army reorganization, air forces as a fourth combat arm, and large surplus planes stored or to be disposed of with little market value.
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United States
Raular
Army of Line
Air Service
Air Terth
Mes
TRAIN YOUNG MEN LEASES BIG TRACT FOR CAMPCHECK
Announcement from Muskegon Michigan on April day states a 100 acre tract near the city will become a central national military camp for ten years. A group of Chicago backers supports the plan expecting young men to train there while the weather outlook for Montana predicts fair to partly cloudy with light rain possible.
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