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Newspaper

Brook Reporter

Location

Brook, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1920

Page

2

ERERTS MEN OPEN ATTACK ON REDS IN RHEIN DISTRICT

British and French reports describe Ebert's forces launching heavy artillery and infantry assaults along the Rhine as 40 000 Reds occupy the Rotz district. German losses mount with eight thousand killed since March 13 amid scattered clashes in Berlin and Ruhr fighting.

London Rotz Rhine Ebert Silesia Stuhr Niles Ministry of Defense Ruhr Wesel Essen Oelde Ansen Drensteinfurt

Lenine Seeks World Soviet Accord With Italy

Paris dispatch reports the Russian government proposes resuming relations with Italy immediately per Temps. A Warsaw expert memo to American and British authorities claims Lenin aims to lead a continental union, driving Russia toward peace with Poland and securing foreign credits for Russia.

Paris Italy Temps Meval Warsaw Wasawlaya Nikola Lenine Balstevik Russia Poland Rugala

Colby Confirmed by Senate as Secretary of State

Washington March 22 The nomination of Beiboridge Colby as secretary of state was confirmed by the Senate. No objection was raised to confirmation after extended secret hearings by the foreign relations committee. There was no record vote on confirmation.

Washington Beiobridge Colby Ag Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Eberts Defense Minister Resigns Amid Berlin Fighting

Gustav Noske, minister of defense, submitted his resignation to President Ebert and it was accepted. Berlin faces ongoing civil conflict with heavy fighting at Aldershof where communists overpowered volunteers, killed others, and mutilations were reported. The defense ministry notes brutal clashes, barricaded streets, and strategic troop redeployments as Germany descends into renewed turmoil.

Berlin Marc Gustav Noske Ebert Germany Aldershof Ministry of Defense Aldershot Spree River Wolkenzollern Partx van Seeckt

Representative McFadden Seeks Gold Tax to Protect Reserves

Washington report notes Representative McFadden of Pennsylvania introduced a bill to impose a $10 per cubic inch excise tax on gold used for jewelry and other manufacturing. The tax would be charged to producers for new production to safeguard national gold reserves.

Washington McFadden Pennsylvania

Americans Return From Berlin After Coup

A party of Americans led by Consul Simpich arrived in Cologne from Berlin aboard a Corogne train. The group includes wives of officials and correspondents and other officials. They will proceed to Paris or Coblenz as events unfold in Berlin where a strong communist movement is feared.

Cologne Berlin Wolfgang Kapp Baron von Luettwitz Corogne Henry T. Allen Americin Army of Occupation Rhine United States Elifs Loring Diesel Friedrich Shupich It Bertin Major Allan Goldsmith Simpich Bertin Paris Coblenz

Po les Repulse the Reds on Polish Front

Bolsh eviks launched repeated attacks along the Polish front but were repulsed by Polish forces. About 900 Bolsheviks were captured over two days of fighting. Soviet officers who defected say a general offensive is being prepared to recapture Mozir Novna and Proskorov.

Warsaw Marek Mozir Novna Proskorov

Soldiers Riot in Dublin After Midnight Parade

Dublin March 23 There was a riot in which two men were tried and four seriously wounded. About 800 soldiers paraded the street at night singing and harassing passersby vandalizing doors and breaking windows. The rioters returned to their barracks while other soldiers were roughed by the crowd returning alone.

Dublin

Court Upholds Open Shop in Wright & Co. Case

The full bench of the Supreme court upheld the open shop and issued a permanent injunction restraining photo engravers local and International unions from interfering with the Wright & Co. and Folsom Engraving Company businesses in Boston.

Boston Supreme Court Hane Wright & Co Folsom Engraving Company

Senate confirms Crane and Joyce for diplomatic and farm loan roles

Washington March 24 The senate confirmed Charles R Crane of Chicago to be minister to China and William H Joyce of Berkeley California to be a member of the farm loan board Crane named minister to China Joyce appointed to the farm loan board The action expands U S diplomatic and agricultural finance leadership with two confirmations S

Washington Senate Charles R. Crane Chicago Miniteter China William H. Joyce Berkeley Cal Farm Loan Board

Liberal Republicans Back New Party to Kill Dry Law

Maryland Senator France advocates repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and the Espionage Act as core planks for a proposed liberal party. He accuses both Democratic and Republican leaders of autocratic rule and urges a party of liberation to restore states’ rights and individual freedoms. He calls for reconsideration of prohibition with options on alcoholic beverages and outlines other liberal priorities.

Maryland Solon Washington Mherry Senate France Hep Afr Bourbonisi Democra Ttn Calle Republic Party of Liberation and of Liberty Isbor Interstate Commerce Commission Germany Supreme Court

ASK 1 A DAY FOR FIGHTERS

Washington March 23 Partient of adjusted compensation to former service men at the rate of a dollar a day was proposed to the American Legion executive committee here as a substitute for the original proposal of 50 for every month In service Members of the committee said representatives of legion posts in 30 states endorsed the four fold soldier relief by including land settlement home aid vocational training and adjustment of compensation which was presented to congress several weeks ago Representatives from six states Arkansas Florida Idaho Mississippi South Carolina and Texas were said to have reported that former service men there were in attendis opposed to run onch bonus Georgia Kentucky New Mexico and West Virginia were listed as doubtful and sentiment was had to be fairly evenly divided In Louisiana and Oklahoma

Washington American Legion Executive Committee Legion Congress Arkansas Florida Idaho Mississippi South Carolina Texas Georgia Kentucky New Mexico West Virginia Louisiana Oklahoma

Morgenthau Seen as Mexico Ambassador Pick

Washington reports the selection of Henry Morgenthau former ambassador to Turkey as the likely next ambassador to Mexico. No official word yet but Morgenthau's name leads the list under consideration at the White House.

Washington Henry Morgenthau Turkey Mexico White Horse

Milks Emulsion touted as stomach relief and health aid

A cottage ad-like story extols Milks Emulsion for stomach trouble indigestion and constipation. It claims rapid relief improved appetite and bowel action, with a money back guarantee and a Terra Haute Indiana maker. The piece blends testimonial and product pitch with routine comic dialogue at the end.

C. E. Heinricks Alabama St Indianapolis Ind Milka Beneft Mika Milka Emulaton Co Terra Haute

Less Meat and Kidney Trouble Warned by Urine Aid Ad

An old advertisement warns that eating excess meat may harm kidneys and trigger back pain headaches and stomach issues. It promotes taking four ounces of Ted Salts dissolved in water each morning to flush kidneys and neutralize urine acids, claiming it cleans urinary organs and prevents disease.

Saya

St Jacobs Oil advertised as cure for rheumatism

An old advertisement insists rheumatism can be cured by applying St Jacobs Oil to joints and muscles. It claims quick relief from pain swelling and stiffness, urges readers to get a trial bottle, and cites millions cured over decades, then abruptly shifts to a quip about education and college funding.

St. Jacobs Jacobs Oil St. Jacobs Oil

Castoria and Remedies Featured in Historic Ad Text

An old advertisement fragment extols Castoria as a trusted remedy for children and "manta" ailments, claiming it carries a long signature and is in use for many years. It touts Fletcher's Castoria and references a doctor and a claim about purifying blood to eradicate rheumatism and dyspepsia. The text also superficially mentions American machinery and Sweden.

Castoria Fletcher

Help Nature Defeat Disease with Dr Pierce's Discovery

A historical testimonial piece promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic and blood purifier. It cites relief from backache fatigue nervousness and general ill health, with endorsements from readers in personal letters. Also mentions Pleasant Pellets as a regulator for constipation stomach liver and bowels.

Pierce Dr. Pierce Golden

Grand sensible remedy for chest cold relief at night

An advertisement touts heat therapy for bronchitis and chest colds from Wells & Co LeRay NY. It promises quick relief from chest tightness and congestion with a heat-penetrating application for 80 cents. The product is promoted as a grand, sensible remedy praised by users.

S&c, Wells & Co LeRay

Hair dye recipe for gray hair uses simple household items

A home hair dye combines water glycerine and small box of Barbo Compound to darken gray hair. Apply twice weekly until the shade suits, promising gradual color without staining scalp, stickiness, or transfer. Cost is minimal, about one cent.

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Erert REDS Ruhr Valley U. S Red Army Johann Glesherts Moablt America Europe Geneva England Lenine Geen Fuss - Rede Colby New York Indianapolis News National Gourd Conaul Simpich Massachusetts Supreme Bench Cass C. R. Crane Man Min Inter Dry Law H. Morgenthau Mexico City Helmricke Thia Gmail Tetal St Jacobs Qgarfield Sweden Mustarine Metta N. Y DL Wells Sidney N.Y Remo Ruskin J. W. Cole Co Rockford SUL Bryans Bell-Ans
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