Allied leaders rally as Bolshevik threat grows across Europe
A British premier denounces Bolshevik attempts to seize control, accusing Lord Northcliffe’s papers of stoking discord among allies. The report outlines turmoil in Germany with communists seizing Munich, widespread strikes, and food shortages, plus fragile fronts in Poland, Russia, and Egypt. It notes India’s Punjab uprising, Mexico’s scuffle near Clinyaxua, and Zionist tensions shaping postwar diplomacy.
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Italy
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George
Mterucyily
Fife
Wiley
Weber
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Pyris
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Magdeburg
Ebert
Berlin
Bremen
Cologne
Plamer
Unen
Disloyalty Charges Hit American Missionaries in Bulgaria
Washington reports say American missionaries in Bulgaria face grave misconduct charges. The State Department forwarded documents to the American Board of Foreign Missions in Boston. the board has not replied. Investigations probe Bulgarian and Persian conduct amid diplomatic embarrassment.
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Near East
American Board of Foreign Missions
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Persia
United States
Devoton
Germany
Hard Hit by Income Taxes on Americans in England
Wealthy Americans residing in Britain face dual income taxes under both British and American laws. A multimillionaire subject to UK tax on all foreign revenues loses more than half to taxes, drawing on capital for living costs. Many have relinquished American citizenship rather than endure the tax burden.
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England
United States
Nohtenik
Great Britain
Britain
Ocean aviator falls into sea near Holyhead rescue and tow
An aviator party departed from England on Friday with Captain Wylie and navigator Alco rescuing an uninjured crew after their plane ditched in the Irish Sea near Holyhead. The aircraft was towed in for repairs and the pilot hoped to continue the voyage if not badly damaged. A London report later confirmed the tow and safety of Major Wood and his crew while detailing subsequent movements of related aviators.
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Limerick
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Brithay Eastchores
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Cayl
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Phrew
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Curragh
W. G Kemp
Airplane
Loni
Ayeil
Alphine
Wiel
Trish Sea
Birepool
Srtean
Inter Weal
Fire aboard Patricia signals German ship seizure
A German agent aboard the Patricia dies and a fire breaks out on the U S ship during April 15 events. Officers and crew extinguish the blaze. The Patricia, a Hamburg merchant vessel, is seized by the Allies and placed in transport service at Brest.
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Elim
Patricia
Germia
Ae Forte
Nestle
Frank W. Cavanaugh
Bell Artillery
Fieher
Germans seize Libau and topple Lettish government
Copenhagen reports German and Baltic German troops seized Libau and ousted the Lettish provisional government. Lettish reserve troops were surprised and overpowered. interior minister and several officials arrested. German forces now hold and patrol the city.
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Libau
Lettish
Liban
Lihan
Barnes Named Wheat Chief In Wilson Era
Julius H. Barnes, president of the Federal Grain corporation, is named wheat director of the United States by President Wilson to oversee the 1919 crop and administer a $1 billion government price support fund, selected on Hoover’s recommendation amid food administration reports.
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New York
Julius H. Barnes
Federal Grain Corporation
United States
The
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Barnes
Congress
Herbert Hoover
Sir Francis Fox Named Engineer for Channel Tunnel End
Sir Francis Fox, a leading English engineering authority, has been chosen as designer and engineer to build the English end of the great channel tunnel.
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Sir Francis Fox
England
Exile threat as Foch arms for bold peace terms
Paris reports a council plan to hold Germany responsible for the war faces objections as diplomats debate how to compel acceptance of peace. Experts under the direction of Weyreholm Poe prepare a report outlining coercive options including occupation of German territory, blockade of ports, and halting food shipments if Germany refuses to sign.
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Fone
Bulgium
Servicia
Jarek
Fortius
Paris
Wtorehel Poe
Germany
Ger Young
Lloyd George pleads for calm as peace talks pace
London April 18 Premier Lloyd George told Parliament that Russia remains perilous yet hopeful amid Bolshevik resistance. He said allies in Paris have agreed on core peace questions and expect proposals by late next week. He urged critics to let those trying their best proceed.
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Peller
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Corinne de Pewsmber
Tren
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Navy
Secretary Daniels on Rhine at Ehrenbreitstein
Secretary Josephus Daniels viewed American marines on patrol boats flying the flag from the sterns amid the Rhine Moselle junction from Ehrenbreitstein fortress. He toured underground passages funded by German war reparations and saw American artillery accommodations once used by German troops.
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Ehrenbreitstein
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Rhine
Josephus Daniels
United States Navy
Daniels
France
Big Four reject Nansen plan on feeding Russia
Paris and Washington reports show allied leaders insist Russia must return to peace before international relief can proceed Five years jail and fines for fraudsters in Covington and Newport cases plus varied war era actions including price talks and a pending divorce for Frank J Gould headline this roundup of April 1919 dispatches from Paris Covington Washington and Berne detailing postwar policy shifts and human interest notes
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Fridtjof Nansen
Russia
Covington
Frederick Sondorf
Fred Grant
New York
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William Silva
Newport
Frank Kaiser
West Hoboken
N. J
Atlanta
Portrait of Capt Alvin Althouse in Siberia Fleet
Latest portrait shows Capt Alvin Althouse commander of the U 8 5 Brooklyn flagship of the Asiatic fleet aiding the United States army in Siberia. The photograph was taken in Vinds vost.
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Alvin Althouse
U. 8
Brooklyn
United States
Siberia
Vindsvost
Munich in Chaos Report From Sopenhusen Dispatch
A Sopenhusen dispatch describes Munich in chaos with trains halted by looting and bank seizures. Reports say First Infantry joined Spartans. central railway stations were torched as government troops faced defeat amid widespread turmoil.
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Munich
Sopenhusen
Exchange Filegraph Company
Spartaeins
Borin
Harte
Mapleh
Ceontal
Whneress & Piroposal
Turbulent Escape Attempt Ends With Forced Landing
An attempted escape in an airplane was thwarted when government forces intercepted and forced the craft to land. The individual known as Bighorn was overtaken by government machines and is reportedly in custody or under control following the incident.
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Priaswiek
Frank Tee Nitr
Hag
Bighorn
Err Bithborn
Ingall
Western Canada Promises Great Wheat Opportunity
Agriculturists on this side of the water urged to aid in feeding the world as war disruptions boost demand. Hoover predicts no wheat surplus for 1919, with Germany and Allied nations needing food. Canada can supply with low land costs, strong markets, railways, and ideal wheat lands in the West.
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Canada
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Mengris
Dave
Ali
Gorguin
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Vilion
Seventh grade review on Articles of Confederation
In a classroom setting a seventh grade teacher quizzes pupils after a study of the eighteenth century. Nina, a shy student, answers that the American colonists “put a tax on them” regarding the Articles of Confederation.
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Nina
Valee
Green's August Flower Cure and Soldier Foot Survey
Green's August Flower promoted as a universal remedy for constipation indigestion and nervous dyspepsia with claims of relief after a few doses. A Pennsylvania infantry inspection tallies foot disorders including callosities bunions hammer toes and misfitting shoes among 1087 soldiers highlighting foot health concerns and shoe size issues.
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Pennsylvania Infantry
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