British Army Vets Aliens Reach New York on Mauretania
Washington April 8 Commission Caminetti said 2700 officers and men including many Americans aboard the Mauretania would be treated as aliens until their nationality is proven. The ship sailed without a manifest list complicating identity checks. Americans will be released once verified. Cunard line potential fines noted but awaiting investigation.
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Washington
Caminetti
New York
Mauretania
England
West Indies
Cunard
Japan Will Accept League Covenant Says Kawakami
K K Kawakami, bound for Chicago with Baron Shinpei Goto, states Japan will accept the League of Nations covenant though not entirely satisfied. He has written a pamphlet outlining Japan's role and relations with America within the new organization, noting sacrifices by each nation are needed.
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San Francisco
Japan
League of Nations
K. K. Kawakami
Chicago
Shinpei Goto
Kawakami
America
Revolt in Saxon Capital as Magdeburg Riots Erupt
Reports from Magdeburg show plundering and shooting amid a general strike by independent and majority Socialists. Food warehouses looted, police station damaged in attempts to free prisoners, with grenades and rifles used. troops advance as garrison forces join insurgents and arms circulate. The strike, led by workers in Dom-Platz, continues until Deputy Brandes is released. tram service halted.
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Copenhagen
Associated Press
Magdeburg
Prussian
Saxony
Dom-Platz
Brandes
Canadians to quit Siberia April 20
Vladivostok April 8 evacuation of Canadian troops in Siberia to begin about April 20. Steamer Mont eagle sails for Canada with 70 officers and 700 men including 300 sick.
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Vladivostok
Montreal
Siberia
Monteagle
Canada
Soldiers and Workers Congress Searches for Arms in Berlin
In Berlin on April 8 the Soldiers and Workers and Peasants Congress opened with tense mood and strict security. Military measures were reinforced and all spectators underwent weapon searches as the assembly convened amid uncertainty.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Congress
Delegates Gather for Congress Amid Absences and Surprises
Two hundred eighty eight delegates were expected from 260 workers and peasants councils and 28 soldiers councils. Many were barred from attending including from Rhine Ruhr and south Bavaria. One woman delegate sat at the central council. Some foreign reps appeared in the galleries. Nine delegates came from German Austria. The Majority Socialists are poised to hold a majority, though discipline is uncertain and surprises loom. The Independent Socialists seek motions for the release of Georg Ledebour and other political prisoners.
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Rhine
Ruhr
Bavaria
Central Council
Georg Ledebour
King and Queen Attend John Drinkwater Play Abraham Lincoln
King George and Queen Mary attended the play Abraham Lincoln by John Drinkwater in a small suburban theatre. Cabinet ministers and MPs were present, marking unusual royal attention and the King’s final theatre appearance for a long while.
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London
Associated Press
King George
Queen Mary
John Drinkwater
Abraham Lincoln
Veterans Headquarters Opens in Boston at Army Building
World War veterans from VC and other regiments arriving in Boston will find headquarters in the army headquarters building Room 314 99 Chauncy street. Nelson B. Clark named Secretary and ex-Sergeant Wolcott JL Elwell and General Sweetser’s staff member supervise. All veterans will be registered before leaving Boston after the VD parade.
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Boston
Army Headquarters
Chauncy Street
Nelson B. Clark
Wolcott JL. Elwell
General Sweetser
Koreans Seek Self Rule Amid Paris Peace Talks
In Seoul, Koreans press for independence as the Paris peace conference looms. They believe Wilson will land by air to hear their views, with independence materials circulating despite seizures. A white flag on Seoul Hill is thought to mark the landing site.
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SEUL
Associated Press
Japan
Korea
Paris
Independence
Wilson
Seul Hill
Dr. A. Reed
Sidney Drew Stricken By Serious Illness At Home
New York April reports Sidney Drew, noted film and stage actor, is seriously ill at his home. He fell ill last week in Detroit where he was appearing in a comedy with his wife as co star. Doctors there called the ailment serious but he traveled home, and since arrival his strength has steadily declined amid stomach trouble and a cold.
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Sidney Drew
Detroit
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