Russians Must Cease Warfare and Aid for Russia
Paris April 18 report on Dr. Fridtjof Nansen’s plea for neutral humanitarian committees to feed and medically supply Russia. The Belgian relief model proposed, with Norwegian Swede and possibly Dutch Danish and Finnish nationals, would be non-political and funded by Russia herself. Wilson and the four premiers replied that relief is possible if accompanied by a genuine pause in hostilities and execution by Russian authorities, with transport and distribution managed locally.
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Windtjof Nansen
Rus
Russia
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Noar- Weglin
Wisp
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Lloyd George
Orlando
Ris- Ain
Tassian Hivelf
Rassia
Belgium
Wilson
Rusein
Audi
Humaan
Lfe
Russa
Belgian Relief Commission
Two Peace Pacts Drawn Up by Allies
Parts, April 16. The peace treaty will be divided into two sections. The first covers Germany and binds it to comply with all future agreements with former allies. The second omits Germany and will be signed by Austrian, Bulgarian, and Turkish delegates. The four powers invited Germany to Versailles for the peace congress meeting on April 25, with a German reply pending. The German mission may total about 200 people and will stay in a police prefecture wing at Versailles, while French delegates occupy the rest of the hotel once home to Mme de Pompadour.
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Frrench
Germany
Council of Inbor of Four
Versailles
Veronilles
Police
Paul Durasta
de Pompadour
Six Children Die in Train Crash Near Laytot
Laporte April 19. Six school children were killed and six seriously injured Friday afternoon when a westbound Grand Trunk train crashed into a wagon carrying them home seven miles south of Layt. The deceased include Leonard Taez Mitchell eleven Hazel Klevel fifteen William Selumus six Irene Wildt thirteen Winifred Comlon fourteen Klevlyn Morris twelve.
Orders threaten radical reforms as Berlin and Munich act
Berlin reports that Munich's communist government, facing collapse, issues sweeping decrees including the communization of women with wives included and the dismissal of all managers and directors of industrial plants, to be replaced by workers. The measures reflect a rapid shift toward radical social and economic restructuring.
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Berlin
Munich
Crane named minister to Czecho Slovakia from Washington
The state department announced the selection of Robert T. Crane private secretary to Secretary of State Lansing as minister to Czecho Slovakia. He will depart soon for Paris where the new nation’s foreign office is currently located.
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State Department
Lansing
Paris
Washington
Robert T. Crane
Caocho-Slovakia
Judge Dies From Stabbing Morbid Trial Follows
Judge Wreonk P Diverbiss of the Seventh district died at home from nine stab wounds received April 7. Robert Lyon, editor of a local newspaper, was arrested on murder charges following the judge's death.
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Wreonk P
Aicluy Qireult
Robert
Lyon
Archduke Frederick Leaves Vienna by Orient Express
Archduke Frederick of Austria departed Vienna on the Shuplon Orient Express. He traveled with several English officers and members of the former Austrian aristocracy and was expected to reach Lucerne.
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Archduke
Austria
Geneva
Archduke Frederick
Vienna
Lucern
Lloyd George ascribes waning Bolshevism and pace for peace
In a London Commons speech on April 17 Premier Lloyd George rejected claims of Bolshevik rise and urged patience with the peace process. He argued allied aims in Paris remain unsettled though the League of Nations plan saves time, warns against factionalism, and stresses Russia’s turmoil amid ongoing negotiations.
No Admission Tax for Kids in Washington Rules
Washington on April 19 issued internal revenue guidance defining four exemptions from the admissions tax. The exempt classes are children under twelve, bona fide amusement employees, municipal officers on official business, and soldiers or sailors in uniform. All others pay 1 cent per 10 cents of the admission price. for example a $2 ticket sold to a soldier or sailor for $1 incurs a 10 cent tax on the $1, not 20 cents on the full price. Admissions by passes are mentioned.
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Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Germans Urged to Sign Peace Treaty at Versailles
Paris April 15 A bulletin from the Council of Four reports that Fragen of peace with Germany near final drafting and the German plenipotentiaries are invited to meet at Versailles on April 26 The note promises rapid progress on all remaining questions while Adriatic issues gain priority and emphasizes the settlement forms a single whole with others.
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Paris
Wilson
Council of Four
Versailles
Bence
Germany
Italy
Adriatic
Congressmen Arrive in San Juan for Porto Rico Tour
Seventeen members of the American congress including Representatives Claude Kitekin and Joseph G. Cannon and Senator Gore of Oklahoma arrived in San Juan Porto Rico for a tour. They will be entertained extensively. Senator William S Kenyon of Town said before sailing for New York that the American flag never will be lowered to Porto Rico.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
American Congress
Claude Kitekin
Joseph G. Cannon
Gore
Oklahoma
William S&s. Kenyon
New York
Porto Rica
Pan American Aeronautics Convention Heads to Atlantic City
Atlantic City N J will host the Pan American Aeronautics convention and exhibition in May drawing American and foreign officials. Capt Charles J Glidden outlines aviation progress from wartime aircraft to commercial air service and a US network linking cities within six hours from twenty four depots. The government seeks 15000 to 16000 volunteers for air service with pay rations quarters and flight training options.
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Washington
Atlantic City
N. J
Charles J. Glidden
United States Aly Service
Military Aeronautics
United States Flying School
Southerfeld
Auy
United States
Secretary Baker Reports Troop Returns From Europe
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker announced in Paris that about 275,000 American troops are returning from Europe this month. He projected 260,000 in May and up to 800,000 in June, with the total 1,400,000 still in Europe to be sent home at the rate. He noted Rhine defense would rely on volunteers if such duty occurs and said he plans to visit Cabiena and the Pershing front before returning to the United States. He also indicated a decision on docks and warehouses in France had not yet been made.
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Paris
United States
Europe
Newton D. Baker
Brest
Rhine
Baker
France
Cablena
Pershing
Robber Stole $33,500 From Bank Messenger in Chicago
Chicago April 18 robbers in a red towing car stopped messenger James Duggan aged 18 at Halsted Street State bank on Halsted and Lowe. They escaped with a satchel holding money and Liberty bonds totaling $33,500. One robber was described as a negro.
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Chicago
Chres
Halsted Street
U. S. Thanks Five Big Packers for Labor Accord
Washington April 16 Secretary Wilson of the labor department thanked the five leading meat packers for agreeing to extend existing labor agreements for one year after the war. The department expressed gratification at their continued commitment to stable labor terms.
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Washington
Wilson
Department of Labor
Watch cleaning tip from London Daily News
A writer recounts a friend who took his watch to be cleaned and found the shop assistant who accompanied him was drunk and sent home. The adviser suggests washing the watch in gasoline and drying, noting many watches are cleaned this way and billed heavily despite long shop stays.
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London
Ms Press
Tvas Lad
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery touted for blood cleansing
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a temperance remedy for impure blood. It claims to separate impurities, purify the blood, restore skin clarity, and improve liver stomach bowels and kidneys. Includes purchase details and a testimonial from Mrs Hate Moore of 518 Dewey Ave.
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Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y. Garana
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Fragments
Fragmented OCR text discusses Hall's Catarrh Medicine promising to build up the system and reduce colds by acting through the blood. It cites testimonials and price, with stray dialogue about evolution and publication. The readable items include a Toledo Ohio company and ad-like phrasing.
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Hall
Ball
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Swamp-Root Kidney Ailment Remedy Ad
An advertisement extols Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a premier remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims mild immediate effects, describes the product as a gentle vegetable compound, and urges testing with a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York. The ad notes bottles in two sizes and asks readers to mention the paper.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer Co
Binghamton, N
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