Nearly 650 Saloons Out of Business in Five States
Local option results across Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Nebraska and others reduce drink sales and close hundreds of saloons. Illinois reports 40 of 102 counties dry with Centralia major dry win. Wisconsin sees 19 new dry communities while Madison remains wet. Michigan and Minnesota show mixed outcomes with several towns going dry.
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Wietonsin
Michigan
Nebraska
Minnesota
Chicago
Tllinois
Marion
Franklin
Jasper
Centralia
Danville
Murphyshoro
Kankakee
Franklin County
Barren
Marion County
Sandoval
Jasper County
S J. Marle
Newton
Wisconsin
Fairmount
Anoka
St. Peter
Southern Pacific to Extend Holdings
Louisville April 5 A stock holders meeting of the Southern Pacific Railroad company elected 15 directors and considered the outright purchase of six railroad and steamship companies. Nearly 200 million dollars of the company's common stock was repurchased for the takeover of the Coon Bay Rosenberg Eastern Railroad Navigation Cor vallis Eastern Western Willamette Pacific lines. A related Wisconsin item notes Superior switched to dry in a local count and 150 saloons affected by the vote.
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Louisville
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Southern Pacific
Coon Bay, Rosenberg & Eastern Railroad & Navigation Company
Corvallis & Eastern Railroad Navigation Company
Wiland, Ebugene & Astern Allroad Company
Superior
Wis
Wisconsin
German Architects Plan Rebuild of East Prussia
Berlin reports the Association of German Architectural and Engineering Societies will invite young architects to move to East Prussia for postwar reconstruction. The group seeks practical help over academic training, aiming to supervise technical rebuilding in affected districts. The program offers about 6,000 marks monthly.
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East Prussia
Berlin
Meil
Association of German Architectural and Engineering Societieon le Week
Recess Appointments Postmasters Named in April Shuffle
W B reports on April 6 19xx presidents action naming temporary postmasters at multiple towns including Center Point Kin Peterson Lemuel Low Geo Ld Irvia Crawford City Kaltenbora Lud i Wahoo Falksburg and others in a broad federal staffing move.
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Ee Rudtins
T. Bireet
Center Point
Kin
Peterson
Lemuel Low Geo
Irvia
L. Piracy
Crawford
David Clty
Geo
Kaltenbora
Ludi
Wahoo
W. W. Fred
Falksburg
Unclear crime note from Peoria.
An unidentified woman named Wilitiasa H. Schri igre vor here Lai neenges a crime woman's init lita ssa 2,000 wom belong v New wan Tie chines.
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Peoria, Apri
Wilitiasa H. Schriigrevor
Russians Fight in Carpathians and Hungary Front Amid War News
Dispatches report Russian forces engaging north of Czernowicz, with Austrians retreating after stubborn resistance. Russians push from Dukla and Lupkow passes toward Uzsok, while Cisni stockpiles war munitions and provisions fall to their capture. British note discussion follows amid diplomacy and Bulgaria Serbia accord ends irregular invader trouble.
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London
Carpathians
Hunmartin Plains
Paris
Lucknow Pasa
Russia
Hungary
Czernowics
Dniester
Dukla
Lupkow
Uzsok Pass
Laboreza
Lupkow Nase
Cisni
Ussok
Resslane
Dukla Pass
Bartfeld
Mezalabores
Order In Council
Germany
United States
Bulgaria
Serbia
Austria Seeks Separate Peace Seen as Improbable by Italy
From Rome April 7 the Giornale D Italia argues Austria cannot easily secure a separate peace. It says Germany holds the dual monarchy as one body and soul and would veto any Austrian terms. The piece suggests Austria represents a military embarrassment and diverts manpower from Germany during the war.
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Rome
Giornale D'Italia
Germany
Austria
Uetrafe
Serbia
Battle in the Carpathians Reported With Caution
A London sourced dispatch from April notes conflicting signals from the front about the Carpathian battle. The correspondent contends that offensives against strong positions risk heavy losses and warns broader war developments may influence the Carpathian situation.
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Hertin
London
Carpathians
Tageblatt
Euye
Carpathian
Man Found Dead Near Aberdeen Identified As Parker
A man found dead on the Milwaukee track near Aberdeen is identified as Edward A Parker of New York City by a letter on the body. A pool of blood on one side and a crushed arm suggest a head injury and foul play. he was stripped of possessions and appeared drunk.
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Aberdeen
Milwaukee
Edward A Parker
New York City
Michigan Days Win 13 of 16 Counties
Detroit April 7 with returns nearly complete Michigan counties voting on local option showed the dry side carrying Eaton Lenwee Genes Sanilac and several wet counties. Chippewa and Alger claimed noon victories. About 200 saloons were expected to close statewide as drafts favored the dry side.
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Michigan
Alger County
Oakland
Chippewa County
Marie Eperantes
Detroit
Mich
Returin
Neon
Chippewa
Almer
Eaton
Leniwee
Genes
Sanilac
Berrien
Calhoun
Emmet
Kalamore
Lapeer
Mason
Tuscola
Feminine Voters to Decide Issues in Chicago Election
Chicago voters face a municipal election with 769 106 registered, including 486 815 men and 282 201 women. The ballot lists mayor, city treasurer, city clerk, one municipal court judge, 28 aldermen, bond and annexation items, and a two platoon fire department plan. Women vote for the first time in a mayoral race as forecasts spark predictions of a large turnout while races in 46 Illinois townships hinge on wet or dry options with Danville and other towns spotlighted amid a nationwide saloon question.
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Chicago
William Hale Thompson
Robert M. Sweitzer
Semour Stedman
John H. Hill
Ilinois
Danville
Murphysboro
Kankarea
Ofttawe
Ditton
Beardstown
Milwaukee judges up for vacancies across four circuits
In Milwaukee and four circuits outside the city voters decide filling vacancies from expired terms. Chief Justice John KB Winslow faces no opposition. Women in Milwaukee vote for school directors. The wet or dry measure reaches nearly 100 cities towns and villages in the state. Campaigns in Madison Janesville and Be Jolt mud Superhor.
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Milwaukee
Wis
John KB. Winslow
Supreme Court
Madison
Janesville
Cities of Kansas Elect New City Officers Today
Kansas cities vote to elect new officers with third class ballots yesterday and general voting today across first and second class cities. The strong ticket includes women candidates in several elite communities. Lawrence debates a liquor referendum to ban pool halls.
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Kansas
Topeka
New City
Offelala
Atchinon
Hutchinson
Pittsburg
Wichita
Kangus City
Coffeyville
Wt Seoll
Leavenworth
Palace
Lawrence
New York Delegates Begin Constitution Draft
Albany April 7 delegates meet to draft a new state constitution. The 165 members include 103 Republicans and 62 Democrats. Elihu Boots was chosen president of the convention as the body begins examining natural resource conservation judiciary revision and the short ballot.
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Albany
N. Y
State of
New York
Elihu Boots
Denwerats
Allied Fleet Bombards Smyrna Again
A Reuters report from Athens says British warships bombarded forts at Smyrna's gulf entrance on Monday. Allied hydroaeroplanes dropped bombs while the Arcadia’s captain reported the action, and Smyrna’s authorities ordered all Europeans to depart the town.
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London
Reuter
Teleram
Athens
Forta
Gulf of Srinron
Arcadia
Wall of Smyrna
Prinz Eitel Friederich Still At Newport News Wharf
The German raider Prinz Eitel Friederich remained at the Newport News wharf this morning with smoke issuing from a funnel and visible rust along her hull as observers noted the vessel's condition.
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Prinz Eitel
Newport News
Prinz Eitel Friederich
Havana Celebrates Johnson Willard Championship Win
Havana marks the world heavyweight title transfer from Jack Johnson to Miss Willard with a public reception plan and a planned gold watch for the new champion. Promoters and spectators tally receipts at the race track while rumors swirl about the gate total and Johnson’s mysterious absence.
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Havana
Havan
Jack Johnson
Miss Willard
Havans
Kansas
Johnson
Isappeltnee Ia
Fone
United States
Willard
Martinique
West Indies
France
President Wilson Foresees Steady Business Improvement
Washington reports President Wilson described current business conditions as improving with a very steady rise in activity. He cited an optimistic outlook shared by Secretary of Commerce Heltfeld and noted persistent, though gradually easing, economic strain across sectors.
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Washington
Wilson
Peta
Heltfeld
Wileen
Small British Ship Sunk by Submersible in Dover Channel
A British steamer Northlands of about 1 000 tons carrying iron ore was sunk in the Dover Channel off Desi hone by a German submarine. Ten crew are reported missing or dead. The incident adds to wartime losses in British waters.
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London
Northlands
Desi Hone
Submarine Entangled by Nets Off Dover
Paris reports a German submarine is securely entangled by a net trap off Dover designed to snag submerged craft. British patrols guard harbor entries as more nets deploying around the British Isles threaten submarines entering or leaving ports. Initial claims say three submarines trapped in ten days of blockade, but unconfirmed.
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Paris
Dover
Petht Journal
Dunkirk
British Isles
Three liquor bills pass in both houses
In a two hour session lawmakers approved three prohibition enforcement measures. A near defeat was averted after roll call checks showed 16 affirmative votes, while one bill aimed to curb illegal shipping and registration of liquor shipments was also advanced.
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Des Weler
Senate
Morandi Urges Disarmament After War Ends
Rome reports Senator Morandi, ex- titer of King Vietor Enamel, urging immediate disarmament to secure lasting peace. He argues nations preparing for future war after conflict end threaten stability, recalling 1814 London agreement to halve forces and warning against return to arms.
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Rome
Morandi
Vietor Enamel
Thaly
Morand
Terre Haute gang leaders convicted in election fraud case
A Terre Haute jury found multiple defendants guilty in a federal election fraud trial linked to mayoral and gubernatorial campaigns. Judge Anderson scheduled sentencing for Monday for 27 guilty defendants while others await actions on bond and potential charges.
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Tetiamipetin
Dern M. Roberts
Terre Haute
Teddy
Coke
Aleaanidher Vem
Terr Haute
Democratie
Dbo H. Redman
Ceepelroult
Immer EL ‘Talbott
Donne Shea
Vigo County
Maurice Walsh
Weighta and Measures
Cmpaign
Fuile Vian Montgomery
Bowl of Public Works
John M. Mascelink
Thomas Smith
George Flrenharst
Board of Public Works
Fdwant Ro Driecoll
Hilton Redimand
Eli MH Revimand
Wharles Hovehton
Lewis Nunley
Joseph Onwira
Andrew O'Brien
Joeenh Strauss
George Woodall
William P. O'Donnell
William Schwaninger
Jeffersonville
Tid
Democrate
Preepublican
Pinchot Rejected as Consular Agent In Europe
London reports Germany refused to permit Gifford Pinchot former US chief forester to pass Belgium for northern France American consular appointment blocked by Germany United States minister to The Netherlands delegation involved Aked by authorities to clarify Pinchot status and possible ties with Johnstone Beltish bid. Pinchot attempted travel with wife and continued to seek role through Belgium and Holland amid investigations by American delegation.
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London
Germany
Gifford Pinchot
United States
Belgium
France
Sie Hai
Mente Vormlyrke
Netherlands
Abn Plocohol
Erate
Lads Johnstone Wie
Alan Dohne
Beltieh
Pinchot
Redler
Helin
Brantee
Mr Pinebet
Mere Pinetoat
Cerin
Wader
Bnet
Curtis Guild Dies After Brief Illness
Hoxton April 6 Curtis Guild former governor of Massachusetts and long time newspaper editor died after a brief illness. Born in Howton February he began in journalism with the Boston developer paper and grew to prominence as a political and editorial figure before his retirement.
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Hoxton
Chall
Mosaenaee
Ts Wih
Ho Piamkin
Boston
Vito
Howton
Germany Faces Demand to Pay for Lost Ship Frye
Washington notes strong protest to Berlin over loss of the American ship Frye. The German cruiser Kite Friedrich captured Frye and the United States seeks indemnity for the ship and its cargo totaling 225,059.54 dollars with interest.
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Germany
Frye
Washington
United
Emael
Parcel post suspended to multiple countries
Berlin authorities suspend parcel post service to Argentina Colombia Costa Rica Greece Italian colonies Dutch West Indies Panama Portugal Spain Uruguay and Venezuela until further notice.
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Berlin
Dawid
Argentina
Colombia
Costa Rica
Greece
America Eyes Japanese Influence in Asia and Open Door Policy
Washington weighs a delicate stance as Japan expands influence in China and Asia. Officials note Japan may press for concessions while the United States avoids provoking a clash over immigration and the Open Door.
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Washington
United States
England
Japan
China
Mikciie
Nike
Hiyan
Vieewoot
Chinad
Asia
Freight rate rise urged for live stock transport
Chicago April 6. Freight rate increases for live stock were urged by Conrad F. E. Spens freight traffic manager of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy before the Interstate Commerce Commission in the western freight rate case. He cited special facilities such as stock yards chutes cleaning and disinfecting and free transport for caretakers as cost factors.
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Chicago
Conrad FE
Spens
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Tifford Thorne
T Pollroad
Spene
Hull
Comets
Burlington
Senate Approves Child Labor Bill Amid Amendments
The senate passed a child labor bill with several amendments. It restricts workers under 14 from certain tasks and limits 14 to 16 year olds to permitted roles with court or labor board approval. No under 16 may work more than ten hours. dangerous work and on streets are barred for younger minors. A separate note mentions a $2,000 fire loss in the Mx district.
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Senate
Nedaba
Ehoot Das
T.30
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