Thompson and Barleycorh Sweep Chicago Mayoral Race
Chicago voters re-elected Mayor Willam Hale Thompson, Republican, in a tight contest amid six candidates. Unofficial returns show a plurality near 15,000 with Hebert Sweitzer as the main Democratic challenger and independent Maclay Hoine also in the race. The wet law passed by a large margin, and city offices including treasurer and clerk shifted parties alongside Thompson’s victory.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Willan Hale ‘Thompson
Hebert M. Sweitzer
Maclay Hoine
Chichago
Congress
Dry
Chicago Federation
State Supreme Court
Dty
Elty
Penmen
Heine
Independent
Joffre
France
People's Council For Democracy
Thompson-Sweitzer-Home
Tate
Demteats
Henry Stuckart
James T. Imes
John M. O'Gon- Bor
Superior Court
Senet Ak
Pe Heyne
Nt Democrat
Thompson
Czechs Propose Metamorphosis of Bohemian Springs
London April 4 The Czech newspaper Tribuna urges Karlsbad Marienbad and Franzenbad to undergo a Czech metamorphosis to show international guests they are on pure Czech ground. It proposes using dramatic entertainments and musical fairs as propaganda to present Czech health resorts as parts of a new Czech state reception room.
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Associated Press
London
Tribuna
Karlsbad
Marienbad
Franzenpad
United States
England
France
Germany
Outbid for City Property Blocks School Site in Gheyenne
The city of Gheyenne faced bids for school locations including West Beventeenth street site now housing city offices and the old north Gheyenne Tump House near the capitol. Bids ranged from 4000 to 6000 with Perey Sablh placing a bid of 9000, while the Caveane school district seeks to acquire the parcel at 4000 but trails the higher offers.
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Gheyenne
West Beventeenth Street
Olice
North Gheyenne
Capitol
Caeveane School
de Mires
Anquire
Poneenens
Cneek
Perey Sablh
Hanson defends Woodman before Los Angeles council
Seattle mayor Ole Hanson urged the Los Angeles City Council to grant Mayor F T Woodman a fair trial before any punishment. He argued it would be cowardly to suspend him without evidence and a hearing, noting he may be innocent or guilty and should not be condemned without due process. Woodman faces an indictment over alleged corruption.
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Los Angeles
Cole Hanson
Seattle
F.T. Woodman
Woodman
Hanson
Seheiea
Weather note hints at rain likely in southeast area
A fragmented weather blurb suggests possible rain in the southeast portion with little change in temperature.
Henry Watterson to retire from Courier Journal
Louisvile April 1 The Courier Journal announces editor Henry Watterson a veteran of 1868 and editor emeritus since last August has requested retirement He recently turned seventy nine and reportedly left the decision partly due to his disagreement with Courier Journal officials over the proposed league of nations while officials favored the issue
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Associated Press
Louisville Ky
Louisville Courier Journal Tonight
Henry Watterson
Watterson
Gourlir Journal
League of Nations
Plumbers Strike Over Dollar a Day Raise in Cheyenne
Journeymen plumbers walked out at noon after a wage demand from 87 cents to a dollar a day was refused. The strike affects all shops with journeymen but not city water main extensions or team-fitters work for Cheyenne Light Fuel and Power. Settlement was not in sight as of yesterday afternoon.
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Cheyenne
Cheyenne, Light, Fuel & Power Company
Society
Witnesesa
G. A Mice
Wheatland
W. A. Ane
Tee
Elaaly
Sayin
Thas Serirty
Tmllen
Crentore A. EK
Allison
Staples
Riner
Alias Jowell
Hungarian Soviets Not Seeking Scrap
Paris dispatch says Budapest assures to seek peace on all fronts and to build an army aimed at order, not conquest. Officials stress a distinction between redirection of forces and aggression as they report Hungary’s new rulers pursue stability under Allied oversight.
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Associated Press
Paris
Leparks
Budapest
Hungary
Unemployment Report Shows Small Weekly Increase
Reports from the federal employment service indicate a nationwide rise in unemployment over the past week. Data from sixty agencies show a mix of labor surplus and shortage across states with New York and New England areas reporting varied conditions.
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Washington
Congress
Wit
Neports
Bureau
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maseichusetts
Maine
Connecticut
New York State
Yonkers
Davalus
Fritz Some Bubble Blower Inmates Soap Solace
Newark dispatch reports Captain Prana von Hintelen a German plotter in Newark prison claiming tuberculosis symptoms to ease confinement. Officials say he allegedly borrowed soap, ate it, and released bubbles to deceive doctors, but the alleged plan failed.
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Fritz
Atlanta
Newark
N. J
Prana von Hintelen
Athteta
Jal
Ted
Resumption of German Austria trade authorized
Washington reports that the War Trade Board authorized resumption of trade and postal and cable communications with German Austria, effective tomorrow. Military goods are restricted. shipments should go directly to Adriatic ports, preferably Trieste, with mail routed via France Italy or Switzerland. This marks the first direct trade with an enemy state.
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Associated Press
Washington
Austria
Theo Restrighvapes
Apa. Jae
Vessals
Adriatic
War Trade Board
Germany
Luxemburg
Enffire
Blockade Expanded Across Eastern Europe and Adjacent Regions
Paris reports a decision to widen the blockade to Poland, Estonia, German Austria, Turkey, Bulgaria, Czecho-Slovakia, and territories held by Memanin and Serbia. The Vienna based international trade commission will oversee enforcement to curb re export to Germany. embargo remains on a few non military goods.
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Associated Press
Paris
Poland
Esthenia
Austria
Turkey
Bulgaria
Czecho-Slovakia
Mimanin
Serbia
International Trade Commiaston
Vienna
Wef Oxerelac Supervisia
Mio
Germany
German Financiers In France Arrive for Coin Talks
A German financial commission reached Pont Sainte Maxener near Compleene and will stay at the Pledatus villa. Access to the chateau is restricted with guards at all entrances.
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France
Paris
Apell
German Financial Commission
Pont’ Sainte Maxener
Compleene
Pledatus Villette
Ten Months to Pay For New Issue Bonds
Chicago shows first Victory Liberty loan demonstration with eighteen tanks parading downtown. A tank damaged a limousine, halted on a sidewalk as crowds watched. Banks opened today to accept payments as part of the bond issue plan.
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Associated Press
Caigago
Chicago
Liberty Loan
Children’s Home Society Restored to Standing by Board
The Wyoming State Board of Charities and Reform restored the Children’s Home Society to status after hearings in Laramie County. Testimony criticized oversight. witnesses described care for nearly 500 children and praised superintendent Miss Alice Jewell. The board, with Governor Carey presiding, considered a full report and possible action, while the case moved toward district court.
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Children's Home Society
State Board
Governor's Office
Staty Board of Chirities Fund
Vien
Laramie County
A.B Allien
Winnipes
Ganmuhi
Board of Charities and Reform
Geewan
Carey
Jefferis
Hosking
Patliek
Morlothe
Yviienes
Wheatland
J. A. Miner
Ghevenne
Pres
Eight Convicted of Illegally Hunting Antelope at Burns
Eight men including Larry and Ray Kittel Chester Mills and W T Teare were convicted at Burns for illegal antelope hunting. Each was fined and sentenced to twenty days in jail, suspended on the condition they stay out of the area north of Burns where the violation occurred. Prosecution by Deputy District Attorney B E Besen reported the convictions.
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Larry
Ray Kittel
Chester Mills
W.T. Teare
W. L
Cecil
Garl
A. GC
Mason
Burns
C. Lyon
BE. Beses
Liberty Bonds Missing From Sublet Man's Trunk
KEMMRIVER April 1 Anton Barker of Sublet reports to Undersheriff Gonroy that a thief took $400 in third Liberty loan bonds from his trunk. The bonds were unregistered and the thief left $500 worth behind. Bonds located in a locked trunk were partially restored.
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Liberty Bonds
Kemmriver
Wyo
Anton Barker
Sublet
Undersherif-Gonroy
Taher
Germans Warming Up to Austrian Neighbor
Benin dispatch notes Konstantin Pettenbach president of the German national assembly will visit Vienna during Easter. The Zestome of Berlin says he will engage with Austrian leaders. Several women members of the senate depart for Vienna to foster personal ties with Austrian figures and regina tume.
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Benin
Konstantin Pettenbach
German National Assembly
Vienna
Zestome
Berlin
Easemorly Whe
Dha
Regina Tume
Austria
Roosevelt Likely to Seek City Office in 1920
A New York report indicates Roosevelts' name is floated by Republican leaders as a possible candidate for president of the city board of aldermen. He plans no immediate run, citing business priorities and a later, considered decision.
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Associated Prose
York
D. Es Noosevelt
Nepublican
M City
Mie
Aldermen
Forint
Jain
Mme
Roosevelt
Pyle
Wilson too Busy to Receive Key to Irish Capital
Dublin dispatch says President Wilson cannot visit Dublin due to constant pressures, sending regret to Lord Mayor and delaying acceptance of the invitation to visit and acknowledge Irish freedom.
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Wilson
Dublin
Apit
Maser
Duplin
Weelly
Three-Quarters of French Army Demobilized by April
Fragmented OCR notes report three-quarters of the French Army demobilized by April 5. The document cites 8,700,000 as the affected number, with a law amounting to £800 referenced alongside military demobilization figures.
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