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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1919

Page

3

Allied Troops Hold Line in Archangel Sector Reported Bombardment

In Archangel and Lemberg area fronts American French British and Russian troops hold positions while Bolshevik artillery and air attacks press along the railway line south of Odozersk. a French blockhouse repulsed a Bolshevik assault as weather remains mild and observation balloons and enemy planes operate overhead.

Archang Lemberg Odozerskain Secon Esthonian Front Mereh Carl Keo Tle Paris Esthenia Warsaw Apaw Borchard Jostuberg

Memorial Day Honor for E S Warren of Three Oaks

North American Sunday schools mark April 6 as a memorial day for the late E S Warren a Three Oaks Michigan manufacturer and longtime promoter of Sunday schools. Warren who died at about seventy two left a legacy in church school work and national Sunday School efforts expect thousands of schools to pause during opening exercises to honor him.

E. K. Warren Chicago North America E. &. Warren Abarion Lawramee Chengo International Choaoh

Marooned Ship Kyle Receives Fresh Provisions

One hundred passengers on the steamship Kyle stranded two miles off the coast due to an ice pack were relieved as members of the civil crew ashore over the pack returned with provisions. Authorities believe relief efforts followed efforts to reach the vessel.

Worth Seduex N. S Kyle Civ

Moline Flyer Killed in 1000-Foot March Field Fall

Lieut. C. M. Ripperger of Moline Illinois died when the airplane he piloted plunged about 1000 feet during a flight at March Field Riverside California. The accident occurred on April 2 and the pilot was killed.

Lieut. C. M. Ripperger M March Field Riverside Cal C. M. Ripperger Moline March Field

U S and U K deny land deal with Japanese in Mexico

The California American Mexico Land and Cattle Company and Castle operations deny any lease or sale to Japanese without Washington approval. They note 32,000 acres sold to John Cudahy and say Japanese interest existed but was halted by the State Department. Governor Esteban Cantú of Lower California says he has only seen press reports of the sale.

Los Angeles Cali Amrif Toche California Amlexica Dando and Castle Company Lower Cicifornia Gulf of Calfornia Blate Department Washington United States Mexico City Panwer Californiias Tarry Chandler State Department Wei Mgr. Chandtfer Tower California Estreban Canta Woo Japan John Cudahy Esteban Canin Lower California California Aesico Land Cettle Cahpanys

Huns Press for Wilson Peace at Spa Conference

German Envoys Reach Spa as financial subcommission arrives to describe Germany’s finances. Congressmen visiting Wilson discuss postwar plans and troop withdrawals while Paris hosts negotiations on indemnity and the League of Nations.

HUNS Wilson Wilson Tella Paris Spa Germany

April Fool Tale Stirs Paris Over Peace Rumor

Paris rumbled with a Tuesday report that Col. E. M. Flouse announced a peace treaty. The tale swept Paris and the Hotel de Crillon headquarters before readers recalled the date of April 7, exposing it as an April Fool joke.

Paris Col. E. M. Flouse Hotel de Crillon Council of Four Rhine Paul Hymans Interallled Commission Teschen

Walter Mills Not Guilty in Espionage Case

Fargo jury finds Walter Thomas Mills socialist lecturer and advisor for the Non Partisan League not guilty of violating the espionage act after judge’s instructions.

Non-Partisan League North Dakota Fargo N. D Walter Thomas Mills Non-Partisan League Apolden

Ocean Flight Planned From Newfoundland to England

St Johns Newfoundland April 1 Lieutenant Hawker pilot and Commander Grieve navigator of a Sopwith airplane prepared for an Atlantic flight next month. The craft to be ready for trial trips by week end and the voyage to begin around 2 PM April 16 if conditions allow. The team hopes to meet favorable weather and relies on a 100 mile wireless radius for emergencies.

St. Johns Newfoundland Hawker Grieve

US Freighter Alapaha Reported In Distress In Storm

A U S freighter Alapaha wnt from Norfolk to Monta Peru via the Panama Canal sprang a leak and was reported in distress for several hours. The steamship Alma reported the Alapaha was sinking near the region described as in trouble, with a U S cutter Yamacraw en route to aid. Officials had no clear word on the vessel's location or status as of the last wireless messages.

New York United States Shipping Boards Alapaha United Proi eApipois Saita Alma Japan Maria United States Yamacraw Aipahs Norfolk Moltenda Peru Panama Canal Pne

Miners Decline July General Strike Over Mooney Case

The United Mine Workers of America announce no participation in a July general strike over Thomas Mooney, convicted for his role in the San Francisco parade bombing. The union says the San Francisco defense league convention was not AFoL authorized and not officially endorsed by the International Union of the United Mine Workers.

Indianapolis Ind United Mine Oorners of America Thomas Mooney San Francises Tion United Mine Workers’ Journal International Workers’ Defense League of San Francisco Chicago American Federation of Labor International Union of the United Mine Workers

Banks Must Not Be Sandled With Loan Solemn Warning

Two West coast finance professors urge that Victory Loan funds come from individual savings rather than bank capital. Carl Plehn of UC and Murray Wildman of Stanford warn banks need free funds to support manufacturers, farmers, and merchants for a peaceful rebound.

United States West Carl C. Plehn University of California Iurray L. Wildman Department of Economics and Finance Stanford University Plehn Wildman Stanford Washington War Finance Service California

Victory Liberty Notes urged to aid sick and wounded

The government asks for a loan and offers Victory Liberty Notes to fund care for thousands of sick and wounded men in base hospitals. The message praises their sacrifices and declares the menace of German despotism destroyed while urging support for the bond issue.

One More Big Drive For Victory Liberty Loan

One more big loan to fund the sacrifice of Americans in France. The spirit that carried the troops abroad is seen at home as everyone pledges to do his full part in the coming Victory Liberty Loan campaign.

France Europe

Goal In Sight Ab Patriot Will Not Quit With Noght

A wartime quotation warns that victory is not secured until every American soldier returns home. The speaker asserts the nation must pay the price for victory after celebrating Germany's defeat and stresses continued duty and resolve.

Germany

Japan Granted Lands in Lower California for Agriculture

Mexican undersecretary Gen Amado Aguirre states Japanese corporations hold concessions to farm lands in Lower California asserting full constitutional authorization. He says no Monroe Doctrine issues arise. The American embassy in Mexico City was instructed to verify the report and report back promptly.

Mexico City California Amado Aguirre Washington

Protest Over Acquittal of Slayer in France

Paris April 1 a protest resolution against the acquittal of Raoul Villain who shot socialist leader Joures in 1914 was adopted by the federal Socialist congress for the department of the Selna.

Slayer Paris Raoul Villain Federal Socialist Congress Selna

No Income Tax on Liberty Bond Interest Says Secretary Glass

Secretary Glass explains that for five years after war end the interest on Liberty Bonds up to 30 000 per person is exempt from surtaxes excess profits and net profits taxes. The provision applies to First Second Third and Fourth Loan bonds and is effective immediately. It also allows converting 4 percent Second Loan bonds to higher rate bonds on the next semiannual date after conversion.

United States

Foch Moves Toward Danzig Talks With Polish Troops Plan

Paris dispatches state Marshal Foch left for Spa to confer with Mathias Erzberger as the allies press to permit Polish troops at Danzig. He holds full negotiating powers and will stay in touch with the council of four. Meanwhile documents suggest German complicity in Hungary’s revolt.

Paris Marshal Foch Spa Mathias Erzberger Danzig Council of Four Allies Shipping Commission Germany Hungary Count Karolyi

Wilson Accepts Share of Responsibility for Peace Talks

President Wilson said he was willing to take his share of blame for delays at the peace conference. He denied that any one nation or its delegates caused the holdup. He stressed that talks had run long and that action must now produce results.

League of Nations Elihu Root American Peace Conference Root Hayes Republican National Committee United States of America Paris Wilson

Disabled ship near port reported at New York

Naval official says the supply ship Culgoa with 104 casual troops in distress southeast of New York is slow to reach port. It is stalling due to pump trouble and traveling at six knots.

Culgoa New York

Hog Price Hits Record at Chicago Stock Yards

Chicago buyers paid $20 for hogs at the stock yards, a new high price. The last record in April stood at $18.10, marking a sharp rise in pork futures.

Chicago

Currie Couple Celebrate Sixth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Fred Currie celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary at their West Thirteenth street home on March 28. Relatives and friends enjoyed music dancing and refreshments including ice cream cake and coffee. Stephen McMurphy and Mrs McMurphy performed an Irish ballad with piano accompaniment. Receivers of a cut glass cream and sugar were the Curries. Attendees included the McMurphy family the Tabor family Enos Tabor Joe, Walter Sutton Jewel and others.

Fred Currie Pleasanty West Thirteenth Street Stephen McMurphy McMurphy Currie

Ownership statement for Bedford Weekly Mail 1919

Noted by Fred B Otis and Thomas J Brooks publishers of Bedford Indiana the owners are Otis and Brooks The document lists editors and business managers at Bedford Indiana including managing editor Fred B Otis The sworn statement dated April 1 1919 shows no bonds or securities and is witnessed by Notary William F Brooks in Indiana

Bedford Weekly Mail Bedford Fred B. Otis Thomas J. Brooks Indiana Fred B Otis Ford Thos J. Brooks Indian A Mortagees

Freckola Promises Quick Freckle Reduction

An ad describes Freckola as effective for fading freckles and uneven complexion. It claims rapid results with nightly rubbing on face neck and arms and promotes regular skin cleaning for a healthy look sold at drug stores and toilet counters.

Dayla Wye Recovers From Influenza Attack

Dayla Wye has recovered after an influenza attack, with doctors reporting improvement and stable condition following treatment and rest.

Mre Dayla Wye

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