Red anarchists clash as Gary parade plan fails
In Gary Indiana seven thousand Red agitators gathered for a planned demonstration that never formed. A daytime street battle left 40 arrested, many struck, while police soldiers and a citizen vigilance group dispersed the crowd. The evening social event proceeded with heavy security. Sixteen sentences of chaotic venting followed by arrests and dispersal.
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Proletariat Revolution Sparks Doorway Purge
Anarchists leaving a meeting found their red buttons ribbons ties and badges removed with little resistance. The scene ended as attendees filed through the exit amid the tension of the era.
Victory loan appeal by Secretary Glass urges support
Washington May 5 Carter Glass secretary of the treasury issued a statement urging stronger support for the Victory loan campaign two thirds over with subscriptions only a third of the loan raised. He cites American servicemen in France and Germany and asks every Liberty bond holder to buy Victory notes to ensure success.
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Germany
Roumanians Near Budapest as Soviet Capitulation Report
Paris May 15 The Matin confirms reports that the Hungarian Soviet government capitulated. Roumanians crossed the Tiza river Friday and pushed within fifty miles of Budapest. Berlin reports the greatest panic in the city as troops captured two thousand Hungarians.
Italy Asked to Return to Paris for Peace Conference
Paris May 5 The council of three sent Italy an invitation to resume her place at the peace conference and restore relations before the German treaty is delivered. Wilson and Lloyd George credited for efforts to bring Italy back. The German armistice terms are being finalized, with the big five and possibly Italy to discuss wider settlements with Austria Hungary and Turkey. China’s Shantung protest fuels opposition to the league of nations, while Japan’s guarantees are cited as airtight. Belgium’s claims and Brazil’s right to retain captured ships are noted.
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Italian delegation heads home with peace talks in view
Paris May 5 Italian delegates are returning to Paris after informing Foreign Minister Pinchon. Premier Orlando and Sonnina will arrive Wednesday morning. Clemencena to hand the peace treaty to the German foreign minister at Versailles Thursday afternoon.
Lenine's Army to Hungary Reported Movements
London dispatch cites Polish national committee noting 18 000 Bolshevik troops marching on Hungary amid uncertainty over the meaning of marching on. The report says Lenine and Bela Kun have held friendly talks while the Russian Soviet government issues a 48 hour ultimatum to Romania.
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Red gunboats repulsed on the Dvina River
On May 5 the Allies repulsed the Bolshevik gunboat attack on the Dvina River. The enemy fleet tried to reach positions held by American British and Russian forces on the river’s right bank but failed to gain ground.
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Labor seeks 4 percent beer in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts state branch of the American Federation of Labor filed with the legislature a bill to permit brewing beer and ale at 4 percent alcohol. A petition supporting the bill with 120000 state citizens accompanies it, plus a separate petition from 12000 overseas soldiers who are state citizens. A fight to pass 4 percent beer and ale is anticipated. The 4 percent alcohol claim will be argued as non intoxicating.
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American Federation of Labor
Von Hindenburg to retire from public life
Berlin reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg has written President Ebert to resign after a transitional period. He says his duty to the fatherland ends with a preliminary peace and his desire to retire is due to his advanced age and past difficulties. Ebert assents and thanks him for his services.
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U. S. Flyers Die at Panama
Major R M Clark of California and Lieutenant R G Tonkin of Atlanta were killed in a Miraflores Locks hydroairplane crash. Lieutenant J R Hitt of Georgia was injured when the craft struck a gate after engine trouble and capsized, throwing all three into the water.
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Captain's Wife Kills Man in Prescott Shooting
Prescott May 5 Mrs Bernice Anderson wife of Captain David D Anderson of the 158th entry former Arizona national guard shot and killed John Wilson recently returned from overseas and then turned the weapon on herself She is seriously wounded but expected to recover doctors say
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Small Loss on War Goods
Washington reports that surplus war materials sold since the armistice totalled 158,881,356.28 dollars, roughly 90 percent of original cost. In the week ending April 25 sales reached 2,210,689.98 dollars, with horses and mules accounting for 1,248,907.90 dollars.
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War Department
Harvest wage schedule set for wheat belts in Kansas
Wheat growers from 35 western Kansas counties meeting in Hutchinson adopted a harvest wage schedule and moved to form the Wheat Belt Labor Conference. The plan sets a ten hour day with 50 cents an hour base pay, overtime for excess hours, 70 cents for teamsters, 60 cents for stackers, and higher rates for certain roles around stacks and headers.
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Fire Wrecks St James Hospital In Pontiac May Day
A lightning bolt sparked a blaze at St James hospital in Pontiac. Fifteen patients including many maternity cases were carried out through the heavy rain as fire engulfed the four story building opened in 1907. Estimated loss is 150,000 dollars.
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Three Were Left Behind In Mos cow Prisoners Reach London
Five American soldiers from the 339th Infantry arriving in London recount six weeks of imprisonment in Moscow after capture in Russia. The men describe brutal conditions, a 150 mile forced march to Vologda, irregular rations, and Bolshevik guards who spoke little English. They urge mothers not to worry, saying their boys in Russia are fine and eager to return home after rest and a big meal.
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Spain Seeks Ties With France
Madrid May 5 A delegation of diplomatic representatives tasked with arranging closer Franco Spanish ties has begun its trip to Paris to pursue improvements in relations between the two countries.
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