Peace Prospects Brighten as Big Four Sells Key Points
Paris reports the four powers rapidly narrowing disputes on reparations responsibility Fiume and the Saar. Britain’s Lloyd George seeks compromise to keep pace with Wilson’s aims. France accepts minimal terms in line with fourteen points. A Brest-anchored peace by late April or early May appears likely as observers note renewed momentum.
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Fiume
Saar Valley
United States
Great Britain
Lloyd George
America
Carl D. Groat
United Press
Paris
George Washington
Brest
Wilson
France
Saar
Germany
Lens
Marie
Romania
Ritz
Italy
Bolsheviks mass 600000 in Archangel region, says French officer
Paris dispatch reports a French major, exiled since 1914, believes Bolsheviks concentrate 600000 troops in Archangel with aim to seize the port, while allies face a frozen sea and risk of withdrawal or reinforcement. He estimates Bolshevik forces overall near a million and notes peasants seek order and land rights as turmoil persists.
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United Press
Paris
Archangel
Russia
Washington
Quebec Votes On Beer And Wine In Prohibition Act
April 10 Montreal reports Quebec votes today on removing beer and wine from the prohibition act ahead of Canada going dry May 1. Wet and dry demonstrations drew thousands with torch light processions. rain is seen as a good omen. Rural areas favor the wets while Montreal votes strongly, hinting Quebec may be the last wet region in the western hemisphere north of Mexico after July 1.
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Montreal
Quebec
Canada
Mexico
United States
British towns prepare memorial to American troops
British cities hosting American soldiers plan a memorial signed by over twenty mayors to praise the Yanks for good conduct and cheerfully face their departure. The Lord Mayor of London will present the document to Ambassador Davis, with a parallel tribute to President Wilson.
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London
Great Britain
Davis
Wilson
O. O. F. Initiatory Degrees This Friday Evening
The initiatory and first degrees will be conferred Friday evening April 11 with refreshments to follow. Emmett T. Hayes serves as secretary LL. C. NYE, N. G.
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Emmett T. Hayes
Sec
LL. C. Nye
N. G
New Liberal Leader Named in Britain
Sir Donald MacLean has succeeded Mr. Asquith as leader of the British Liberal party after Asquith's defeat in last winter's general elections.
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Donald MacLean
Mr. Asquith
Liberal Party
Asquith
Farmer Prosperity Boost Through War Years Report
The article notes a $20 billion rise in the value of farm lands and nearly $4 billion in building values as farmers gain wealth from wartime crops. Land value per acre averages rise to $74.31 with Iowa tops at $169, Illinois $144, California $121, Indiana $100.
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Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Agricultural Department
Iowa
Illinois
California
Indiana
Ohio
Arizona
Maryland
Oregon
Piano in Oklahoma Jail Sparks Mystery Over Ownership
In Oklahoma City a piano left in the Oklahoma county jail for an unknown period was moved for cleaning when a jailer discovered a half dollar dated 1834. No one knows who owns the instrument.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma County
Burned in Barn at Lowellsville
Charles M. Baker perished when a barn housing him burned in Lowellsville today. The blaze took place as he slept inside the structure, resulting in fatal injuries reported by local authorities.
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Youngstown, CO
Charles M. Baker
Lowellsville
Masons Hold Special Meeting at Lodge No 25
J A Palmer announces a special meeting at Lodge No 25 F and A M for Thursday evening at 6 30 O clock with an Entered Apprentice degree for J A Palmer and Roy Hinchman acting as secretary in 9 2.
Hotel gas range promises fuel savings via heat recycling
A new hotel gas range claims great fuel economy as heat from the upper burners is largely redirected to the lower burners before escaping through the flues.
Storm Toll Rises in Texas Oklahoma After Wide Sweeps
Severe storms hit northern Texas and southern Oklahoma causing nearly 109 deaths and hundreds of injuries with millions in property losses. Counties Grayson Fannin Hunt Wood Vanzant Collin Bryan Cottle and Pontotoc suffer the worst damage as relief efforts begin.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Oklahoma
North Teeas
Grayson
Fanning
Hunt
Wood Vanzant
Collin
Bryan, Cottin
Pontoco
Athens Welcomes 135th Machine Gun Unit Home
Relatives greet Athens county soldiers of the 135th machine gun outfit as they return from fierce fighting in the Argonne and Belgium. A large Union Station crowd welcomes them with cheers while a city parade forms toward the courthouse with high school band and Boy Scouts in attendance.
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Athens County
135Th
Athens
Argonne
Belgium
Union Station
Union Street
South Court Street
Jud Stinchcomb
Cohagen
Sam Johnson
J. M. Foster
I. M. Foster
Woodworth
Stinchcomb
Company A
130Th M. G
Co. C
Allied Control of the Ame Now in Europe Recounted
A speaker praised the fighting spirit of overseas troops with private Carl Heck singled out for his courage after a German bullet hit him in the neck. He had been a Strawn Company plumber and Plymouth chap before enlisting. The crowd cheered as the talk emphasized local boys as they stood firm in Belgium and France.
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Carl Heck
Strawn Company
Portsmouth
Heck
Huns
Belgium
France
Bank Heist in St Louis Nets About Forty Five Thousand
Eight bandits rob Baden bank in St Louis shortly after ten in the morning looting an estimated 45 000. Police pursue in thirty cars as the gang heads west toward Kansas City. Five employees confined at gunpoint. two looted while three acted as lookouts. Patrolman involved in a running gun battle. officials later estimate total loss may exceed 100 000 due to money and securities placed in a sack.
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ST. Louis
Baden Bank of
Reforms Will Be Only Demand of Hun Soviets
Hungarian Soviet leaders insist reforms are the sole demand in talks with authorities. The statement frames reforms as the central issue while avoiding other policy conditions.
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HUN Soviets
Civil War Flares Across German Cities In April Turmoil
Berlin reports street fighting in Madgeburg Dusseldorf and Essen as government proclaims a state of siege. Deposed Bavarian socialist government withdraws from Nuremburg to Bamberg. Premier Hoffman directs loyal troops and peasants to blockade Munich and other communist cities to force submission. Civil war hinges on socialist militia strength. The national soviet congress focuses on peaceful reforms toward Scheidemann government.
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United Press
Berlin
Madgeburg
Dusseldorf
Essen
Nuremburg
Bamberg
Hoffman
Munich
Bavaria
National Soviet Congress
Scheidemann
Special Carrier Service for Athens Subscribers
Regular subscribers missing delivery may call the Messenger by 6 pm for a special carrier to bring the paper by bicycle at no extra charge. Athens routes aim to have every subscriber served by 5 pm. if not arrived by 5 pm, call the Messenger Office.
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Athens
Return of the 136th Field Artillery to Athens
The 136th field artillery unit arrives in Athens on Friday at 5:20 PM by the B and O. Major S. M. Johnson and Captain Connett lead the Old L Company L return home with a nine o’clock Saturday discharge. A city welcome includes a ten minute reception at Union Station, a courthouse ceremony, a banquet at the Church of Christ, and an armory dance. About 125 to 150 men expected, with bands and relatives in attendance.
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136Th Field Artillery
Athens
Union Street
S. M. Johnson
Connett
Major Johnson
Sherman
Old
Church of Christ
West State Street
Armory
Company L
California Senate urged to hold anti Japanese bills in abeyance
Secretary Lansing in Paris asked the California senate not to introduce or press anti Japanese legislation at the present time. The cablegram said it would be unfortunate to press such bills now.
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Sacramento
Caj
California Senate
Lansing
Paris
Cable Gram
Mixed commands in Russian theater by allied forces
Officials explained that allied forces in Russia operate under the largest army's command while retaining their own officers. American troops in Northern Russia follow British command yet report to American leaders, and in Siberia they would function under Japanese command only as needed. War Department notes adequate American supply lines of clothing and equipment.
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Lenine
America
League of Nations
Poland
Saar Valley
Matian
Canada
Siberia
Russia
Sta
Joh
War Department
Laboring Men Into Politics Convention Opens in Springfield
Springfield April 10 The Illinois labor party plans to form a nationwide body at the opening session of a convention expected to draw about 3 000 labor leaders and union representatives. The move seeks labor influence in government and addresses private ownership of natural resources and unemployment.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois Labor Party
Chicago Labor Party
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