Yankee Mutiny Reported Among American Troops in Russia
The war department confirmed a March 30 mutiny by an American infantry company in Russia amid orders to move to the front. Soldiers refused to entrain until Washington guaranteed an early withdrawal and the release of a confined man, then agreed to proceed to the railway, with plans only to reach Qbozerskaya if not for a front line move.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Gol
George E. Stewart
America
Spen
Mutin
Stewart
Qbozerskaya
Triossia
French Demand War Damages Charged to Germany
Paris reports the French chamber of deputies adopted twenty reparations articles from a special commission. The expenses of France are described as enormous and to be borne entirely by Germany with urgent priority. France seeks immediate reparations and a financial plan to continue reconstruction and daily life.
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Associated Press
Pans
Chamber of Deputies
Special Commission
France
Germany
Armenians Appeal to Conference Over Turkish Threats
The Armenian delegation at the peace conference receives a telegram from Trans-Caucasia warning that Armenian populations face serious threats from Mussulman and Tartar forces who have disarmed Armenians and proclaimed a new government in Agzerbal jan. The message urges allies to act to prevent revolution and bloodshed in Trans-Caucasia.
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Paris
Trans-Caucasia
Musselman
Tartar
Agzerbaljan
Tarns-Oa
Wind Clears Snowfront In Cheyenne District
A chinook wind swept through the Cheyenne district yesterday breaking up the late week snow. By nightfall large patches of bare country appeared as accumulations from earlier storms melted rapidly.
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Cheyenne
Sleeping sickness fatal to young woman
The stage long suffering Mian Pearl Martin died at St John’s hospital after weeks of unexplained lethargy. The Wyoming sufferer joined the state’s second victim of the disease with the first death at Laramie two weeks earlier. Her body will be sent to Biggers Arkansas for burial.
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Pearl Martin
St. John's Hospital
Wyoming
Laramie
Miss Martin
Biggers
Arkansas
Hines and Peek Clash Over Price Schedule
In Washington April 10 President Wilson was urged to intervene as the railroad administration and the industrial board of the commerce department split over a new steel price schedule. Director General Vines refused to accept the board approved prices, sparking a government dispute and warnings from George N. Peck about monopolistic rail purchases and the dangers to industry peace.
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Associated Press
Washinton
Wilson
Cable
Railroad Administration
Department of Commerce
Industrial Board
Vines
George N. Peck
Ee Peek
Austrian officers seek emigration to Argentina
BRALIN April 8 The secretary of state for military affairs says he has received assurances from French and British representatives that 700 Austrian officers who wish to emigrate to Argentina will not be prevented from traveling there.
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Associated Press
Bralin
Es of State For Military
Argentina
Lloyd George Plans Return to London Next Week
Premier Lloyd George hopes to return to London from Paris next Tuesday and then speak on the peace conference in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Home Secretary Edward Shortt announced the plan in Parliament.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
Lomilon
Paris
House of Commons
Edward Shortt
Peschen Coal Fields Threaten Early Peace in Europe
Paris dispatch notes the Peschen district coal fields border Czecho Slovakia and Poland. With 609000 people split approx one third Czecho Slovaks and two thirds Poles, the region is vital for industry and energy. Its division could disrupt Czech Slovak production and Poland's coal supply for light heating and power. The Polish affairs commission and the inter allied committee have pressed to secure a usable arrangement for Poland and the region.
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Peschen
Europe
Paris
Poland
Paton
Dietrot
Enly
Cocho
Slovakia
Warsaw
Peace Conference Commission
Lenk
Selbee
Southern Storm Devastates North Texas Killing and Damaging
Dallas and North Texas reeled April 10 as violent weather left about 1.6 million homeless, with hundreds of farms wrecked, livestock carcasses scattered, and telegraph lines down. Wood County suffered the worst losses, with dozens killed in surrounding counties and damages near 200000. Oklahoma fatalities and widespread injuries pushed the storm’s toll toward a million dollars in property loss across Arkansass, Texas, and nearby areas.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Secion
North Texas
Wood County
Texas
Thurly
Ires
Fanning County
van Zandt County
Collis County
Texar- Lh
Oklahoma
Duran
Jonge
Pontoton
Walter
Ogden, Ack
Tex
Arkansas
Navenna
Hoover seeks Nansen to head neutral relief commission
London April 10 Herbert Hoover director general of the relief organization asks Dr Fridtjo Nansen head of the Norwegian mission to the United States to become chief of an international neutral commission. The panel would study feeding Russia if hostilities cease.
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London
Herbert Hoover
Inter-Allied Relief Organization
Fridjorf Nansen
United States
Russia
Berlin General Strike Note Not Materializing
Berlin and Amsterdam reports indicate a planned Berlin strike for April 10 did not materialize. Nervousness persisted with notable military presence at key traffic centers, while business continued as usual in Berlin.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Widay
Devlin
Tdyefense Noske
Amsterdam
Striking Committee Members Arrested in Copenhagen
Report from Haven says troopers under German orders arrested members of the strike committee Th Risnon in Copenhagen. Civilians faced fire as troops moved, amid chaotic reports and conflicting details from the scene on April 10.
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Copenhagen
Th Risnon
Ietruquens
Berlin
Haven
Wien
Smaller Nations Stirring Trouble at Peace Table
Paris April 40 plenary session of the peace conference opens on labor questions amid dissent from smaller nations. They fear secrecy by the big four and possible German talks before full disclosure of treaty terms. Delegates push for allied officials to share the text before German announcements.
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Paris
Big Four
Council of Four
Foundation Under Construction for Home for Young Women
Arch ie Alison, contractor, began laying the foundation for the new home for the Young Women yesterday. Large quantities of material including metal and steel have arrived at the building site.
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Home For Young Women
Archie Alison
Youngs
U S Doctrine Section Voted Into Covenant
Paris April 10 The league of nations commission adopted a new section to the covenant ensuring the Monroe doctrine remains unaffected by the covenant. The amendment was prepared by Col Edward M House. A Japanese amendment was expected to be considered at the meeting.
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Paris
League of National Commission
Col
Edward M. House
Baron Makino
Allied retreat in Odessa amid overwhelming forces
Reports from Bucharest say allied troops retreating from Odessa were overwhelmed by Ukrainian Soviet forces six to seven to one. The force held the streets for hours before pulling back to the port where ships rescued them. French units suffered heavy losses and the retreat encouraged enemy advances.
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Geneva
Odessa
Bucharest
Ex Emperor Hohenzollern Cites Exercise Fatigue
AMERONGEN Holland April 10 Former Emperor William remains healthy but his wood sawing routine has waned and he is now working less. He reportedly bought a large estate named Klein England. The Amerongen municipal council reportedly plans a tax on income of 84,000,000 marks.
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Amerongen
Holland
Willian
British Labor Demands Peace Based on Wilsons 14 Points
The Labour Party's national executive calls for the Paris conference to end protracted talks and secure peace under Wilson's 14 points. It also demands the withdrawal of the conscription bill, an end to military interference in Russia, and a rapid British troop withdrawal from Russia.
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London
Labor Party
Paris
Wilson
Russia
Americans Blinded In War Total 125
Washington April 40 There were 25 cases of total blindness and fewer than 4,000 amputations among American forces in the war, disclosed by the Bureau of War Risk Insurance in its update on care for the wounded and disabled, including artificial limbs and related services.
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Washington
Bureau of War Risk
Home concerns press Wilson toward early Congress call
As talks with the peace conference continue, President Wilson weighs an early congressional call to assemble by June to finish appropriation bills. Advisers debate timing, with transport duties and funding changes altering the typical June deadline. The decision hinges on domestic needs and the pace of peace talks in Paris and Washington.
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Paris
Ste Sions
Council of Four
Wilson
United States
Congress
Congress For Europe
Met
United Sities
George Washington
Brest
Anporinn
Thage
Waghington
Priv Fion
Washington
Ogether
Hhilner
Gibbons Defeats Chip in Denver Octane 10-Round Bout
In Denver Tommys Gibbons earned a referee decision over George Chip after a high energy 10-round battle. Both fighters pressed hard in a fast paced contest with trading blows and moments of sustained offense.
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Gibbons Shades
Denver
Penver
Gato
Tommy Gibbons
George Chip
Heir
Uno Finlah
Noske Sees Possible Salvation For Germany From Cornunism
Magdeburg, capital of Pyrnasian Saxony, again under government control as Noske, minister of defense, speaks in the Tagwtyttt interview. He outlines grim conditions, notes relief efforts, and asserts a path to a legitimate government with troops stabilizing the country despite unrest.
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Berian
Magdeburg
Saxony
Giualve Noske
Diforing
Tagwtyttt
Noake
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