Teschen Coal Dispute Challenges Peace Conference
The Teschen coal fields in the disputed Teschen district sit at the center of tensions between Czecho-Slovakia and Poland. Each side claims vital economic and strategic value, with coal powering Warsaw and supporting Czech industry, while both nations resist losing ownership. Negotiations seek a compromise that preserves access for both without ceding control.
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Paris
Teschen
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Warsaw
Peace Conference Commission On
Inter-Allied Commission
Blacksmiths Refuse to Join Day Strike
Organized blacksmiths and helpers in the United States will not join a nation-wide strike protesting the prohibition law. The International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Helpers adopted a resolution at its quadrennial session in Indianapolis directing officers to refuse propaganda urging such a strike.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United States
International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Helpers
Ex-Haiser Losing Ardor for Sawing Wood in Amerongen
AMERONGEN Holland April 10 Former Emperor William remains in excellent health but his enthusiasm for wood sawing has cooled he now works less. He reportedly bought a large estate called Kleineng land The Municipal Council of Amerongen plans to tax him on an income of 80 000 000 marks.
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Amerongen
Holland
William
Kleinengland
Thirteen Sailors Return From Turkey to U S Navy
Thirteen sailors arrive in Philadelphia aboard the Western Plain from Constantinople after 22 months overseas. Two crew members of the U S S Scorpion are among them. Eleven served in the relief crew at armistice. James Tinney of Quincy Mass is listed. Sailors to be discharged at Pelham Bay New York.
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Philadelphia
Constantinople
Camden
N. J
James Tinney
Quincy
Mass
Pelham Bay
N. Y
Fish trial arguments set for Monday in local case
Reports list Monday and Tuesday as the start of arguments in a fish trial with jurors to hear the case after rulings from Judge Sanderson. The text notes broader political and historical remarks, including women suffrage efforts and profiles of notable figures.
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Sanderson
Directors face long trial as 25 defendants await argument time
Henry F. Hurlburt asks to argue last for 25 defendants, with half-day estimates per side. Galen J. L. Stone testifies as a director of Bay State Fishing Company from 1916 to 1919, resigning Feb 24, 1919, denying stock fraud plans and noting he owned 400 shares worth about $40,000.
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Henry F. Hurlburt
Galen JL. Stone
Hayden, Stone & Co
Bay State Fishing Company
Dyer
Admiral Oliver on Way to America
Washington April 10 Rear Admiral James H Oliver has hauled down his flag as governor of the Virgin Islands and is en route to the United States Acting Secretary Roosevelt announced today He was succeeded by Rear Admiral Joseph H Oman.
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Washington
James H. Oliver
Virgin Islands
United States
Roosevelt
Joseph H. Oman
Legion Will Be Civilian in Name and Duty
New York April 10 The American Legion branches formed by veterans were told that 60 percent of delegates to the national caucus in St Louis on May 8 must be enlisted men to preserve the organizations civilian nature. Major Granville Fortescue said enrollees leave all rank behind and the doughboy patterns will form the backbone of peace time Legion.
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New York
American Legion
Organization of American Veterans of the
St. Louis
France
Legion
Granville Fortescue
80Th Division
Maine Methodists Plan $115 000 Church at Orono
The Eastern Maine Methodist conference votes to send Rev. Horace Sellers to join the State Methodist conference in Fairfield to raise 90000 for a university church at Orono. The Board of Education offers 25000 toward the fund with the Maine Methodists providing the remainder. Next conference set for Brewer.
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Maine
Milo
Eastern Maine Methodist Conference
Horace Sellers
Fairfield
Orono
Board of Education
Maine Methodists
Brewer
Liberty Loan drive launch in Boston under new committee
Brigadier General Charles H. Cole led the organization of the Liberty Loan ward and city committee of Boston for the fifth campaign. James J. Phelan and Alfred L. Aiken urged an unprecedented success amid strong business conditions. Cole credited home supporters and the Committee of Public Safety for preparing the 26th Division to cross into action, noting the next offensive would be the Victory Loan as the war effort continues.
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Charles H. Cole
Liberty Loan Ward
Boston
Liberty Loan
James J. Phelan
Alfred L. Aiken
National Shawmut Bank
Cole
Committee of Public Safety
National Guard
France
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Ars Gonne
United States
Freckle Remedy Ad Promises Free Trial if Unsuccessful
An advertisement touts Othine double strength as a no risk freckle remedy. Buy an ounce from any druggist and pay only if freckles are removed, with money back guarantee if results fail to clear the complexion. Rarely more than one ounce is needed.
Colonel Hayward Skyrockets From Gas Wagon Campaign
Colonel Bill Hayward once traveled by auto car to campaign, facing farmer opposition who abstained in horror. Now the era shifts as prosperous farmers own cars. Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, NAWSA president, has sent a note of appreciation to the White House for President Wilson's continued support.
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Bill Hayward
Black Watch
Congress
Carrie Chapman Catt
National American Woman Suffrage Association
White House
Wilson
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