May Day Unrest Looms Across Europe and Chicago Bakers Strike
European capitals brace for May Day as strikes loom in Germany Austria and Spain amid censorship and political tension. In Chicago serious riots erupt at bakeries during the strike with kerosene attacks on bread wagons and a looming bread shortage of a million loaves. Authorities seek to end the walkout driven by wage demands.
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Austria
Spain
Tisza
Bohemia
Europe
France
Parks
Petain
High Offichite
Chicago
Gheto
Young German Ace Richthofen Wins Pour le Merite
Berlin April 30 First Lieutenant Baron Manfred von Richthofen, a noted German aviator, receives the Pour le Merite from the Kaiser. At twenty four he is the youngest recipient and has just downed his fortieth enemy aircraft, including a day with three victories. He previously served under Captain Boelcke and now surpasses his record.
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Berlin
Baron Manfred von Richthofen
von Richthofen
Boelcke
Officers Return With Dave Kunz After Double Killing
Sheriff Harris and District Attorney Carville return from Mountain City with Dave Kunz after he shot and killed Arthur Bowman and William Davison. Preliminary hearing set before Tuscarora justice of the peace. Bowman and Davison died days later.
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Harris
Carville
Mountains City
Dave Kunz
Arthur Bowman
William Davison
Tuscarora
Bowman
Davison
Jerry Huber
Tom Stinton, Jr
Kunz
Kung
Kunzs
Mr. Davison
Mr. Bowman
Notice to Mothers Invited for Children’s Pageant May 4
All mothers with babies aged six months to two years are invited to participate in the children’s pageant on May 4. Those wanting to take part should notify the chairman by Thursday to be assigned to a car. Mra Bangs Chairman Hotel Mayer.
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Mra
Bangs
Hotel Mayer
Couple Rickeys Return from California Visit Then Leave for Spanish Ranch
Mr and Mrs Frank Rickey came back from several weeks in California and left again for the Spanish Ranch Deputy A Marshall W C Knight spent last night in Biko
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Frank Rickey
California
Spanish Ranch
W. C. Knight
Biko
Loyalty Day May Fourth pageant in Elko Nevada
Official program lists events from 10:30 a.m. flag raising to 8:30 p.m. military ball including a mothers’ address by Dr. H. T. Faber of Stanford. A vast patriotic demonstration features a 100-child human flag, veterans’ floats, a babies’ auto convoy, and a variegated bar with flags from England to Portugal. Reduced rail fares draw visitors from near and far.
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Military Camp
Court House Lawn
H. T. Faber
Stanford University
District Court Room
Bradley Theater
Elko
Nevilz
Grand Army of the Republic
Red Cross
Bar Association
England
Canada
Australia
France
Japan
Russia
Belgium
Portugal
Hazelton
Socialists Seek Universal Peace Ahead of Conference
Stockholm April 30 The international socialist bureau peace conference is not at Germany’s urging and will not seek a separate peace, said Petter Troelatra Dutch leader and chairman. He stressed the goal of universal peace and neutrality and denied German Austrian instigation, noting support from Americans Danes Norwegians and others. The meeting aims to serve the universal peace cause.
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Stockholm
International Socialist Bureau
Germany
Petter Troelatra
Nowerla
Ote
Plans for Registering Male Citizens in Colorado
Denver April 30 The governor receives war department details for registering male citizens of Colorado for military service under the selective draft. Each county board will be appointed by the governor and run registration at regular voting places. The plan may extend to Nevada and other states.
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Denver
Colorado
War Department
Nevada
Food Survey Under FTC Probe on Food Prices
Washington April 30 state aid in the federal trade commission investigation of high food prices was discussed at a conference with state food boards. The commission will survey the nation's food supply with a focus on potential anti trust violations.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Mississippi yields vast area for planting
Memphis Tennessee April 30 With the Mississippi River falling to a normal stage hundreds of thousands of acres of the most productive land in the United States lying along the banks are being put in cultivation Three weeks ago it was feared high water would continue until so late in the season that crops could not be planted.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi River
United States
Appropriation Bill Favorably Reported Plans Submitting War Loan
Washington April 30 The appropriation of 2 699 485 281 to meet urgent army and navy deficiency is included in the bill favorably reported to the house by the appropriations committee. Federal Reserve Board recommends gradual fund raising under the seven billion dollar war finance bill by offering banks blocks of treasury notes to be retired with bonds every two weeks.
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Washington
Army and Navy
War and Navy Departments
House
Federal Reserve Board
McAdoo
Treasury
Avalanche in Switzerland Trains Davos Lands Many Dead
April 30 Davos reports an avalanche overwhelmed the Landguard to Davos train causing numerous deaths. Also notes a Masonic meeting for Mineral Services over the late brother James McConahy and lists several departures for Carson City.
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Davos
Switzerland
Landguard
Masons
Kiko Lodee No. 15
A. F
A.M
James McConahy
Reinhart
JP Triplett
Chicago Grain Report For Today
Chicago April 3 closing prices on the board of trade show Wheat at 2.71, Corn at 1.49, Oats at 68. Conte values uncertain due to OCR.
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Chicago
Board of Trade Today
Copper market unsettled in New York trade
Copper market remains unsettled in New York with mixed spot and forward buying. The report notes varied bids for second quarter and later deliveries as traders weigh supply and demand signals amid the day’s activity.
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New York
Food measure introduced to curb hoarding and aid distribution
A Lever of North Carolina introduced administration food bills in the house to stimulate production and prevent shortages. The measure funds 25 million dollars for enforcement, adds two assistant secretaries of agriculture, and aims to standardize grades for agricultural products and fertilizers while preventing fraud and abuse. The bills exclude price fixing and distiller grain use for later consideration.
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Washington
Representative Lever
North Carolina
Agricultural Committee
Lever Bil
Greek King May Abdicate Throne Report Confirmed
A Rome dispatch reports constantine of Greece to abdicate his throne. Neutral diplomats confirm the rumor as true.
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May
Thorne
London
Constantine
Greece
Rome
Wilson Favors Draft Age Range in Army Bill Debate
President Wilson and Secretary Baker discussed the senate and house army bills for selective draft in Washington. The administration favors setting the age limits at twenty-one to twenty-seven, as fixed in the senate bill, after the measures were passed last Saturday night.
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Washington
Dent Wilson
Baker
Senate
House Army
Administration
James McConaghy Called Natural Death in Inquest
The inquest into James McConaghy findings show death from natural causes. Autopsy revealed ulcerated stomach with puncture, enlarged heart, and miner's consumption. no violence or foul play detected. Funeral set for ten tomorrow, conducted by Masons. B J Bangs reportedly sold his hide business to Bessinger & Co of San Francisco. confirmation not obtained.
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James McConaghy
Elke
McC
B. J. Bangs
Bessinger & Co
San Francisco
Mr. Bangs
Nine Gunners and Lieutenant Diver Victims
London April 30 The American Oil Tank Steamer Vaccum was sunk by a German submarine on a return trip to the United States. The captain S S Harris, a naval lieutenant, nine gunners and part of the crew are missing. One lifeboat with the chief engineer and seventeen men was landed. The remaining crew, including the master and others, remain unaccounted for.
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London
United States
England
Harris
Thhree
New York
Vacuum
S.S. Harris
Brinkenhead
Vaccum
Raymond
Vaccum Oil Company of
California
Vaccum Oi Company
Barra
All Saloons Must Close Tomorrow in Elko Nevada
Sheriff J C Harris announces strict enforcement of a 1917 statute prohibiting sale of alcohol on election days. The notice coincides with Elko town incorporation votes on Tuesday May 1, with penalties ranging from fines to six months imprisonment. Jos Lustacha was bonded for peace at $500 after a Saturday incident.
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Elko
J. C. Harris
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