Economic truce broken by advance on Ruhr front
April 7 report says German troops crossed into the Ruhr disrupting tentative Franco German economic talks. Officials blame a deliberate move by the military faction to force radical action. The Versailles terms and Allied officers’ safety are cited as non negotiable, with demobilization and destruction of war material demanded.
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Gation
Election winner resigns to favor regiment colonel widow
Danville Wisconsin kitchen member of 149th field artillery who followed Colonel Curt was elected oliv ci villy at yesterday's election resigned today to turn the post over to the widow of their chief who died of pneumonia serving in the war. Reddin, a Michigan football star, was nominated by comrades on the Republican ticket for the purpose of winning the election and handing the position to the colonel's widow.
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University of Michigan
Postmaster Bonus Denied for Fireside Recruits
Washington April 7 post masters will not receive the $3 bonus for each recruit they secure for the army and navy after enlistment. Treasury comptroller rules that the bonus does not apply when the recruit joins reserves or home defense corps.
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Army
Navy
Toledo Street Car Service Resumed After Strike
Streetcar service in Toledo resumed after a strike over a fare wage agreement. Elders who paid six and two cents for a transfer before the stoppage now pay seven cents plus the transfer tax.
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Onr
Carmen
Two Die, Five Hurt in Seattle Hotel Fire
A Seattle fire at Hotel Lincoln in downtown struck early Friday, destroying the family hotel. Two persons died and five were injured as residents and guests scrambled to escape amid dense smoke and flames. Authorities investigated the blaze as witnesses described chaotic scenes and evacuations.
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Seattle
Washa
Inday
Lincoln
Daylight measure to be signed by governor in Boston
Governor Wowidee indicated he would sign the daylight saving bill today or tomorrow amid long debate. In Waterbury a burglar smashed a glass window at Gore Galey jewelry store, stealing valuables valued over $1,200. A Berlin Berlin dispatch says Thine province news hints at a Rhine republic proclamation not immune from disruption. In New York, a workman was struck by a shovel on Willard Street, sustaining facial lacerations. Mike Varconda, age 26, faced a court appearance after a pugilistic demonstration on Nichols Street, fined and jailed for the incident.
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Wowidee
Mike ‘Varconda
Nichols Street
Willard Street
Hotel managers select jury over alleged flirt death
In April 1 dispatch hotel managers formed a panel to decide if the alleged flirt violence grounds a homicide case. They will select jurors from among varied patrons who might be called “sirts.” In Washington, RP Sunpieriil and Henry were nominated to be major generals, transitioning from emergency ranks.
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Joseph Manne
Walsh
Mes
Mantres
Annamelig
Coronet Koffrat
Notel
Washington
T. RP Sunpieriil
Henry
Pepto Mangan Promises Spring Energy and Vitality
An old fashioned advertisement touts Pepto Mangan for spring sickness and low vitality. It claims the tonic boosts blood strength, supports pale and anemic people, and is sold by druggists in liquid and tablet forms.
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Y Draggis
Spring Health Boost With Hood's Sarsaparilla
An early 1900s advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring health tonic that purifies blood, increases vigor, and improves digestion. It claims to restore appetite and energy, promising a happier, healthier season with renewed vitality.
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