The Hang Over In New York Dry Fight
In New York a bitter clash erupts after the decision to go dry with Mr. Anderson of the Anti Saloon League and Frank L Cobb of the New York World trading charges. Cobb alleges vast illicit funding and no accounting while Anderson dares Cobb to retract or meet publicly. The verbal battle grows heated as both sides trade accusations.
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New York State
New York
Anti-Saloon League
Anderson
Frank L Cobb
New York World
Cobb
Death by own action Squadron Mines Record
Capt Reginald R Belknap recalls the mine laying feat by the siege squadron aiding the 7th Sea barrage. He notes joint British American runs where ten American ships planted 520 mines and four British ships 1300 for a total of 6820 in four hours. The American group later laid a 73 mile field, setting distance and danger records.
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7Th Sea
Reginald R. Belknap
Senator Borah Receives Soldier Letter on League of Nations
Captain Thomas G. Chamberlain of the Istanti aircraft battalion writes to Senator Borah, arguing soldiers fought for a secure peace and an organization to sustain it. He urges conservatives to define the organization rather than merely oppose a proposed league, noting domestic political neglect and sacrifices at war.
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Borah
Idaho
League of Nations
Germany
Thomas
G. Chamberlain
Istantiaircraft Battalion
Chateau-Thierry
Verdun
Flanders
Chamberlain
Soan
Senate
Ain Pri
Americans Say No Serious U S Japan Differences in Siberia
Acting Secretary of State Polk announced no pending issues between the United States and Japan and that minor Siberia and Tien Tsin matters, plus peace conference concerns, would be amicably settled without straining relations. Graves reporting friction over alleged atrocities is disputed.
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Washington
Polk
United States
Japan
Siberia
Tien Tsin
Crowell
War Department
W. &. Graves
Vladivostok
Tokio
Habarovsk
Hearvath
Siberian
Graves
Horvath
War Departments
National Labor Bureau Plans Conference on Employment Service
Secretary Wilson called a conference to discuss a national legislative program for a permanent national employment service in cooperation with states and municipalities. The meeting, set for April 23 to 25, seeks to define the framework and establish the most effective structure with governors invited to participate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Wison
Darting Pain Report From Ailment Page
Fragmentary notes describe sciatic pain and muscle strain with throbbing sensation in a patient. The readable items mention discomfort, possible joint strain, and general health concerns without clear diagnoses or dates.
Public employment service aim stated for lasting establishment
A statement urges all to pursue a definite objective in creating a thorough and comprehensive public employment service that can be permanently established. The goal emphasizes coordinated effort toward a stable, enduring job placement system.
Doughboys Suffered Heaviest In Fight ing With Germans
Washington April 7 The infantry bore the heaviest casualties among army branches. Battle deaths for officers were 73 per 1000 and 149.7 per 1000 for officers and men, far above the army average of about 61 per 1000 for officers and 61.6 for officers and men.
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Washington
Iinfantry
Burleson Champion Jonah Amid National Press Punditry
The Literary Digest and other prominent outlets question whether Burleson is doing his best as postmaster general amid a nationwide press debate. Critics fear mail, telephone, and telegraph services could be undermined to push government ownership of these utilities. The commentary frames Burleson’s actions as a test of Wilson administration liberty and policy.
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Congress
Burleson
Democrat
Steel Magnates Question Steel Stagnation
The Industrial Board of the Department of Commerce and the Railroad Administration, steel manufacturers, and steel trade editors search for the reason behind current steel stagnation as discussed in The Literary Digest this week.
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Department of Commmerce
Railroad Administration
Allies arrange for purchasing of raw material
Paris April 17. Financiers from Holland Denmark Norway Sweden and Switzerland join allied and associated governments to enable neutrals to renew German credits and assist exchange conditions for Germany to buy food and raw materials. Discussions led by Norman Davies with GB France US and Italy. Neutrals propose sending delegates to Paris.
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Paris
Holland
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
Germany
Great Britain
France
United States
Italy
Norman Davia
Europe
Thermany
Kerrs Divorce Request Amid Wyoming Focused Dispute
Denver dispatch reports Mrs J Elin Kerr seeks divorce alleging continual separation and a wish to move to Wyoming. Husband Harry K Kerr recounts repeated separations since July 16, 1915, and accuses her of desertion to pursue life in Wyoming, complicating support and division of property.
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Denver
Colo
J. Elin Kerr
Harry P. K
Wyoming
Kerr
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Leader Publishing Company
Randolph Leigh Albert Hearst
Cheyenne
Ember
Hang
Comprehensive National Labor Bureau
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Sedon
Ed Dante
Fashion
Sheppard Lapels
Sam Stark
Lincoln Highway
Mr. Burleson
Jonah
HMS
Castoria
Wyoming Trust & Savings Bank
Harry B. Henderson
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