Entente Planned Aid to Russia Amid Bolshevik Resistance
Paris reports an Entente plan to feed Russia despite Bolshevik objections. A German treaty deadline around May 15 aims to sign peace with Germany by mid May, with Austrian Turkish and Bulgarian pacts to follow. Wilson arrival eyed May 20 to 25. Soviet resistance to revictualing, Spartacist unrest in Hamburg, and Munich’s temporary Soviet control noted.
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Russia
United Press
Paris
Germany
Wilson
Washington
Munich
Hamburg
Bologna mystery ends as Athens bachelor abandons plot
In Athens a seventy plus bachelor used three pounds of bologna to woo Madam X, leaving packages on her porch. Chief Porter investigated and revealed the bachelor’s lonely motive, ending the romance as the man remains alone.
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Athens
Porter
Madam X
Genteman
Riots in Korea Prompt Official Court Statement
An official court announcement from Seoul reports about riots in Korea with about a thousand Koreans rounded up. It states 799 held at Pingyang and Chinampo, 47 sentenced. six receive two years and six months in prison. Prisons are crowded but space could be found. Eight American missionary houses were sealed and two missionaries, Mowry and Moffett, are named. After examination Mowry is detained at Pingyang and mission houses at Taiku were searched.
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Shoul
Korea
Ois
Pingyang
Chinnampo
Mowry
Mowry and Moffettaries
Oat Crearies
Taiku
Germans face deadline on signing peace treaty
The Paris report says a May 15 deadline for Germany to sign the peace treaty may be required, with debate over timing. Delegates warn a fixed limit could speed work but invite confusion if allies are not ready, while some favor a broader window to avoid indefinite delays.
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United Press
Paris
Versailles
Spa
Clemenceau
Pichon
Quai D‘orsay
Germany
Wilson
Washington
White House
Russia
Agree
William Bullitt
Lincoln Steffens
Lenine
Botom
Dasea
Europe
Progressives Expected To Lead In England Change
J. W. T. Mason reports that Lloyd George and Lord Northcliffe have split over postwar reconstruction. Northcliffe backs progressive policies while Lloyd George clings to Conservative support. Recent by elections signal a shift, with Northcliffe poised to influence England’s leadership.
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Lloyd George
Lord Northcliffe
England
Warwick
Dry leaders seek court aid over two thirds emergency clause
Columbus April 17. Dry leaders failed to push Crabbe dry enforcement as emergency legislation and will seek court action to attach the emergency provision. They argue the constitution requires a two thirds vote for emergency laws, not a simple majority. Crabbe sought a roll call on the emergency clause, then withdrew to try again later.
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Columbus
General Assembly
Crabbe
Ohio to go dry by night of May 24
Columbus April 17 Ohio will be dry by midnight May 24 announces F S Evans chief of the inspection bureau of the state liquor license commission. Rumors place the start on May 26 27 or 28 but the license year ends May 24. No licenses for the new year will be issued so saloonists who open May 26 face prosecution.
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Ohio
Columbus. O
F. S. Evans
State Liquor License Commission
Blockade Talks and Coal Shift Face President
German requests list essential coal mining materials while a surplus sale of raw materials is planned. A slight relaxation of the German food blockade occurs as officials debate maintaining the barrier until a peace treaty is signed, with unknown outcomes.
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Germany
Holden bill to repeal Ohio two cent fare law blocked
In Columbus on April 17 Republicans advised shelving the Holden bill to repeal the two cent railroad fare law. They expect it could be kept off the house special calendar even if the senate passes it, arguing now is not the proper time to decide railroads operating at a two cent rate.
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Columbus
Ohio
Senate
House
Phone Operators Vote Strike Hint In Louisville
Louisville April 17 Harry Henderson business agent of the city telephone operators union says a nationwide vote is under way to force Federal recognition. Polls expected by May 11 show a majority favor a nationwide strike as an alternative. The New England operators strike was cited as a test of union strength.
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Louisville
Harry Henderson
Busines
Louisville Telephone Operators’ Union
Henderson
New England
Weil
Easter Market and Dinner at Presbyterian Church Event
Easter market and church dinner scheduled for Saturday at Pres byterian church. Dinner served 11 AM to 1 PM with adults 50 cents and children 35 cents. All items homemade including candy. 4-17-1.
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Presbyterian Church
Jerseyville Pie Supper Meeting Set at School
Jerseyville residents are invited to a pie supper and speech program Friday evening at 7 30 at the Jerseyville school house. Speakers from nearby towns will discuss local topics. All are welcome and attendance is encouraged.
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Jerseyville
Athens
Torrance
Dry legislation paused until after May recess in Ohio assembly
Columbus April 17 The general assembly will not consider dry legislation until after the May recess Rep Crabbe said he will not seek votes on the Miller dry machinery enforcement bill or two new dry bills until convening in May The senate passed the Freeman teachers pension bill which now goes to the governor for signature
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Columbus
General Assembly
Crabbe
House
Assembly
Senate
Freeman
Ohio Lloyd bill sets uniform speed limits statewide
The House passed a Lloyd measure fixing country roads to 30 mph and city limits to 15 mph seeking a standard speed rule and aiming to curb unscrupulous constable activity awaiting governor signature.
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Ohios
Lloyd
House
Senate debates Federman bill for Ohio institution
The senate considered the Federman bill to establish a new institute for the feeble minded in Ohio. The house passed the measure yesterday. An initial 650000 appropriation is provided. The state board of administrations would select the location under the bill.
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Senate
Federman
Ohio
House
State Board of Administrations
Freeman bill Sets Teacher Pay Scales Passed House
The Freeman bill passed the House providing a minimum wage of 50 dollars a month for elementary school teachers and 900 dollars a year for high school teachers. The Senate has begun considering the measure.
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House
Senate
House OKs constitutional amendment on Ohio Supreme Court jurisdiction
The house approved a resolution to submit to voters in November an amendment to fix the jurisdiction of the Ohio Supreme Court. The current jurisdiction is set by the constitution and would be altered by the proposed change.
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House
Ohio Supreme Court
Woman Will Be Loan Speaker for Victory Drive
Dr. Bessie Srofe of Cincinnati tops Ohio Victory Loan events as she reports to the Cleveland committee Friday. She was the first American woman to enter German lines after the armistice and will exhibit war souvenirs from France while speaking for the loan across the state.
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Columbus
Ohio
Bessie Srofe
Cincinnati
Salvation Army
France
Cleveland
Srofe
Two Armed Men Stage Robbery at De Von Pleasure Club
In Chicago on a quiet April 17, two armed men raided the De Von Pleasure Club breaking up a rum game and grabbing $60. Witnesses report the assailants fled quickly while police traced the incident.
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Chicago
Devon Pleasure Club
Walker boxing bill passes in New York
Albany N Y April 17 The senate has passed the Walker boxing bill to place boxing under a state athletic commission controlled by the army navy and civilian board of boxing control. The bill now goes to the assembly for approval. Twelve round bouts with decisions are allowed.
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Albany
N. Y
Senate
Walker
State Athletic Commission
Army, Navy
Civilian Board of Boxing Control
China seeks US seeds to start reforestation plan
Flood damaged China requests seed exchanges with the United States as part of a new reforestation effort. Forsyth Sherfesee of the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce in Peking asks the American Forestry Association for seed types to swap for Chinese forestry needs. Plans also aim to aid France Belgium and Italy’s devastated areas through US forestry support. Secretary P. S. Ridsdale notes widespread inquiries from across the U S and stresses forest restoration as a lasting memorial to the war effort.
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Washington
China
United States
American Forestry Association
Forsythe Sherfesee
Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce
Peking
P. S. Ridsdale
American
Pruais
France
Belgium
Great Britain
Ponies Clash Over Cash at Bowie Run
Two bettors in Chicago fought over a $3 haul from forty followers awaiting results from the Bowie pony race. The incident followed a forty to two shot, with bystanders looking on as the men clashed.
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Chicago
Bowie
Macomb cemetery road rush warned by committee
April 17 Macomb reports residents urged to stop speeding through the graveyard after a spate of hurried driving. The cemetery committee issued the warning to prevent accidents and protect the site.
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Macomb
Lincoln to remove historic beer signs in old town
Disappointed strangers disrupt Lincoln Illinois. the city, dry for a year, plans to take down its historic beer signs to restore order and public safety.
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Lincoln
Ill
Ohio Soldiers Awarded Distinguished Service Cross for Heroism
Ohio members of the American Expeditionary Forces in France receive the Distinguished Service Cross. First Lieut. Herman L. Hess, 148th Infantry, for two rescues under heavy fire near Cierges on Sept 29, 1918. Sergt. George Ackley, 148th Infantry, for leading attacks and destroying two machine gun nests near Montfaucon on Sept 27, 1918. Next of kin and home addresses given.
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Washington
Ohio
France
Herman L. Hess
148Th Infantry
Cierges
Hess
Frank Hess
Park Street
Pomeroy
George Ackley
Montfaucon
Ackely
John R. Ackley
Mulberry Avenue
Kend zeira’s court date set after talk before firing
In Chicago on a dark street Frank Kend zeira shot two men then spoke, mimicking a western sheriff. He will be allowed to address the court later as the case proceeds.
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Chicago
Frank Kendzeira
Easter Service Set by Pleasant Valley Sunday School
At two p m Sunday April 20 the Pleasant Valley M E Sunday school will hold a special Easter service conducted by Professor Copeland of Class Six of Athens A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Pleasant Valley M. E
Copeland
Athens
Twenty Die in Railway Crash Near Le Mans
A rear end collision of troop trains west of Le Mans killed twelve American and eight French soldiers and injured fifty six. The accident occurred about ten a m as trains bound for Brest were en route.
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Brest
le Mans
Formosan Tree Pith Used for So Called Chinese Rice Paper
The article states that what is called Chinese rice paper is actually produced from the pith of a Formosan tree, describing its origin and production method. The claim highlights a mislabeling of a traditional writing material and its botanical source.
Forces Arrive at Fusan for Guard Duty in Korea Unrest
Report from Seoul notes Japanese troops and gendarmes arriving at Fusan while two camp divisions head from Tokyo for guard duties amid Korean uprising tensions. Berne reports discuss annexation and economic concerns as League of Nations debates continue.
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Seoul
Fusan Bis Ing
Tokyo
Jay
Robbers Loot $750 From Steel Plant in Akhonan Heist
Five men robbed a steel plant in Akhonan early today, stealing $750 from three pants of a plant. Joe Lorain reports the incident from Ohio with police investigations underway and no injuries noted.
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Lorain
Akhonan
Ohio Association of Architects Meeting Opens in Cleveland
Readjustment topics headline the Ohio Association of Architects conference in Cleveland with about seventy five attendees present.
Cleveland Telephone Workers Vote For Nationwide Strike
Cleveland April 17 union official C Sickmen said electrical workers in the city voted nearly unanimously for a nationwide strike to gain recognition for the telephone employees union. Over 100 local linemen and cable splicers participated, with no women operators.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Electrical
Telephone Employees Union
C. Sickmen
Man
Trial Flight Made by Martinsyde Plane at St Johns
The Martinsyde aircraft, competing for trans Atlantic honors, conducted a trial flight at St Johns. It rose to 3,000 feet, circled the city, then landed at 1 03 PM after thirty minutes aloft with speeds of 85 to 100 mph. The plane later soared to 5,000 feet west of town before returning, visible to thousands of spectators as weather cleared.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Hawker
MacKenzie Grieve
Martinsyde
Peace Program to Be Outlined at Camp Sherman
War camp community service representatives from across the country will meet at Camp Sherman the week of April 28 to outline its peace time program. Every army and fort city in the United States and possessions will send delegates, meeting held at the government’s request.
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Sherman
United States
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Ohio Association of Architect
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