Blizzard devastates Texas Oklahoma and neighbors
Telegraph and train service paralyzed across Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Kansas and other states as fiercest blizzard in years causes enormous property damage and numerous deaths. Reports from Dallas list 82 fatalities with 43 identified and Durant Oklahoma counted 11 deaths, with many areas still isolated and toll likely to rise.
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Transports Bearing Yanks Due to Sail
Washington reports two transports carrying U S troops are en route to New York in April. Calamares will bring the 16th Engineers units and staff detachments plus several companies. Sierra will carry the 144th machine gun battalion headquarter units and detachments, plus portions of the 143d machine gun detachment and military police with Fortieth Division units and convalescent detachments aboard.
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New York
West Division
William S H. Johnston
143D
Fortieth
California
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Europe being fed despite awful handicap
New York April 9 grain men met to boost export capacity of the port of New York to send 1,600,000 tons of grain to Europe in 20 days. President Barnes of the grain corporation urged releasing more port space and cutting storage to half to meet food needs seen by the supreme economic council.
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Revolt Flames Anew in Mexico
Washington reports Mexican papers describe a renewed wave of banditry in Vera Cruz and the Tampico region since mid March. Rebels under Felix Diaz and Gen Aurellano Blanquet attacked trains, derailed and robbed passengers, killed guards, and burned cars from Morelia to Veracruz and Puebla, with at least one large force of rebels nearing 500 mounted men involved in the violence.
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Japan
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English Delay Message About Arrival of Steamer George
Dispatch from the navy department states the George Washington has not been ordered for dispatch. A salting and sailing plan was not confirmed.
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Navy Department
British North Army to be reinforced with relief force
Filbury England April 9 The first transports bearing the British relief force for the Archangel front will sail tonight Members of the contingent began embarking here today The new force is an army in miniature every arm of the service represented Recruiting for further reinforcements for North Russia proceeds satisfactorily A few American engineers will accompany the British contingent
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England
Archangel Front
North Russia
Boer Leaders Seek Independence Amid Global Trade Disarray
Reported plans discuss seizing control of Atlantic and Gulf ports and shifting large oil and grease shipments by rail and barge. The narrative notes chaotic European conditions, with movements of tonnage around 1,300,000 tons and rail routes through Austria, Germany, and into Poland alongside the Baltic states, indicating a broader realignment of supply lines.
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Barnes
Herhe
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Constantinople
Serbia
Greece
Adriatic
Czecho-Slovakia
Austria
Germany
Elbe
Poland
Danzig
Baltic States
Casualty figures rise in revised AEF table
The War Department released a revised casualty table for the American expeditionary forces. Killed in action including 381 lost at sea, 32 died of wounds, 4,086 died of disease, and 4,086 total to date. Wounded in action listed at 200.90 with prisoners released and returned excluded.
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Washington
War Department
Munich Strikes Ease After Bavarian Soviet Founding
Munich moves toward normalcy after a general strike ended in anticipation of celebrating the Bavarian Soviet republic. Streets reopened and shops resumed activity while banks remained closed awaiting the new government. President Wilson leaves the White House for the first time since the council of four meeting, accompanied by Rear Admiral Cary T. Gray.
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Munich
Paris
Wilson
White House
Council of Four
Cary T. Grayson
German delegation opens talks on Austria's incorporation
Dispatches from Paris dated April 8 report a German delegation arriving in Paris to begin negotiations for Austria joining with Germany. The move would reshape European alignment as officials discuss possible annexation.
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Paris
Lenoa
Austria
Germany
Vault opened and booze stolen from courthouse vault
County Attorney Joseph R. Jackson blasted a burglary at the county courthouse basement liquor vault where a large quantity of whiskey bonded bottles vanished. Special Officer John Melia noted the vault was entered with a known combination used by three trusted staff, and authorities vowed to pursue the guilty party.
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John Melia
Jackson
Jack Mella
Mella
Courtney
Pries
Banks to Confer With Hines on Railroad Financing Plan
Representatives of five large New York banks and bankers from Chicago will meet Director General Hines of the railroad administration and Secretary Glass in Washington to develop a satisfactory plan for financing the nation's railroads. Railroad representatives will attend the conference as well.
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Chicago
Hines
Railroad Administration
Brunswick plots Soviet republic movement in Germany
Berlin April 9 The Brunswick correspondent reports a general strike and a strong movement favoring a Brunswick soviet republic. At a mass meeting former president Merges urged union with Soviet Russia as salvation for Germany on the verge of a precipice. The newly elected workers council plans to proclaim itself the sole soviet power in Brunswick.
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Lokal Angeiger
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Russia
Hungary
Workers’ Council
Shorter Hours Planned for Washington Steel Mills
A labor board voted unanimously to add a 40 hour week for steel mills in the metropolitan New York district. About 10,000 workers across 488 mills will be affected by the decision as the war effort continues.
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Prbor
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New York
Montana Weather Outlook for Thursday and Friday
Forecast shows generally fair conditions in eastern Montana, with unsettled weather in the western areas. Warmer temperatures expected in the northeast Thursday, with unsettled conditions moving across the state into Friday.
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Memory of Mrs Gerard Identifies German Spy for 10 Year Sentence
New York April 9 Mrs mes W Gerard wife of the former American ambassador to Germany identified Henry Bode as the man in German uniform who appeared at the American embassy in Berlin. Bode, a German native, had served in the German army and intelligence service and later deserted to Mexico before surrendering to immigration authorities. He is serving a 10 year sentence in Governor's Island disciplinary barracks.
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Ohio
Paris Journal Articles on Blackmail and City Peace
The Paris journal reports a harsh editorial tone blaming blackmail threats on the council. It notes the conference aims and Brance's demands amid American positions, highlighting tensions and a president's return home as part of the city’s volatile discourse.
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Odessa Evacuation Deepens Allied Losses and Bolshevik Gain
Paris reports reveal the Odessa evacuation by Allies leaves the region under Bolshevik control, securing vast grain and coal resources. The withdrawal endangers supply lines, prompting calls for reinforcing Polish and German units and heightened Allied aid to bolster military organization. Bolshevik leverage grows amid financial strain and shipping limits.
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Angiery
Odessa
Russia
Constantinople
Sheviamn
Lenine tasting power is chesty state of Russia
Paris reports Nikolai Lenine bolshevik premier sent ML Samelit to Moscow as delegate to Budapest. Samelit advised Bela Kun that an army of 159,000 would aid Hungarian bolsheviks. Seattle reports Mayor Ole Hansen recovering, to return in 10 days to two weeks after health trip.
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Paris
Nikolai Lenine Russlan
ML Samelit
School of Propaganda
Moscow
Budapest
Samell
Bela Kun
Hungary
Seattle
Ole Hansone
California
Nis Reatth
Ford
Reparations and German Emperor Liability Decided
Paris reports the four power accord fixes 5 billion dollars in reparations within two years and sets an Allied commission to assess remaining damages over 30 years starting May 1 1921. It also outlines responsibility for war losses and contours of potential prosecution by an Allied state, likely Belgium, with mixed views among nations on international tribunals.
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Paris
Belisium
Il of Four
Inter-Allied Commission
Commission of Writing
Belgium
United States
Japan
Jaly
Butte and Anaconda News Roundup From The Standard Today
Fragmented items recount a variety of local happenings. Grissom dies from injuries while Anaconda faces an extortion trial related to railroad workers. A victory festival is planned and fire prevention talks are noted.
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Butte Telegraphic News
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Grissom
Butte News
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Meare
Anaconda News
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