First Peace Resolution Vote In House Marks Historic Test
Washington April 1 The House opened debate on a peace resolution to declare peace with Germany. A 205 to 165 vote to adopt the special rule set a 1 pm start for voting tomorrow. Democrats split, seven joining Republicans. one Republican voted with Democrats. Supporters hailed Wilson, while opponents called it a political ploy. The outcome hinges on a possible two thirds majority and faces a constitutional challenge.
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Universal Training Likely to Fail in Senate Vote
In Washington on April, debate over universal military training ended with indications the final Senate vote would reject the plan. Leaders avoided comment but sources said about 40 Democrats and 14 Republicans oppose the training scheme as a postponement to a later date is planned.
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Troops Return Home Amid Transport Arrivals
Mant a PL reports Belgian troops and American forces arrive by Great Northern from Vindivostok and transport South Bend, tallying 1 600 troops in Liberia era. General William Kaven leads with a hue staff of B7 officers and 200 men. mission follows prior arrivals.
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Not So Lonely in Chicago a Mixed April Note
A fragmentary Chicago item from April mentions a conversation about cheering up a friend and a police inquiry. It also notes a Washington reference and an air service patrol plan tied to a renewal of the forest patrol.
Irish Pickets Rally in Washington Over Colby Speech
Irish picketers in Washington displayed bans with quotes from Secretary Colby's Carnegie Hall address of May 14, 1916. Police faced no interference as banners went up near the British embassy and U.S. officials postponed patrols until after next Monday’s trial of four arrestees.
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Howald C. Lindsay
Mary Galvin
Philadelphia
Maura Quinn
Jamaica Plains
Mass
Katherine McKeon
Turks Destroy U5 Orphanage and Plan Cyprus Relocation
Turkish forces burned the village of Harouv iyi northeast of Adana and destroyed the American orphanage there. About 2000 Armenian orphans were evacuated under fire to Adana by William Gilbert Jr. They may be sent to Cyprus as the Adana district is unsettled. Refugees pour into Adana daily as the railway to Konia is cut. Damad Verid Piagu was inducted grand vizier with foreign affairs portfolio. Durri vade Abdulla Effendi named Sheik Ul Islam.
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Wheat Output Forecast for Winter Wheat and Rye
Washington reports April 1 crop estimates placing winter wheat at 483 million bushels and rye at 75 million. Conditions listed as 66 percent of normal for winter wheat and 68 percent for rye, with prior year production figures and ten year averages provided.
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Hughes to Be Counsel for Indicted Miners
New York April 4 Charles E Hughes has been retained by the United Mine Workers of America as chief counsel to defend 49 union officials under federal indictment in Indianapolis on charges of conspiring to raise cow prices. John L Lewis said Hughes would lead the case with the union's full legal staff. Indictments returnable in Indianapolis May 4 with all defendants entering not guilty pleas.
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Carpentier Paid $600 for Attending New Jersey Fight
George Carpentier received 20 reserved seats and a $600 check as thanks for attending a Newark fight, while other boxers like Willie Jackson Johnny Dundee Joe Lynch Jack Sharkey and Willie Meehan also earned substantial sums this year including Meehan 2100 for eight rounds and Tunney 900 for a single punch.
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Hoke Smith Seeks Democratic Nomination in 1920 Race
Macon Ga April 8 Senator Hoke Smith declared he is the most available candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination and warned that Palmer's nomination would mean party death. He said he would invade Pennsylvania to campaign against Palmer.
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Iowa Colleges Likely Add Javelin to Meet Program
Des Moines April delegates discuss adding the javelin throw to the state track and field meet. Drake rep Rerson Jones hesitates but may support the event amid Drake and Ames backing, with three votes needed to adopt it as a regular event.
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France and Italy enter U S balloon race for trophy
The Cordon Bennett balloon trophy race is set for October 22 from Indianapolis. France and Italy enter teams, England and Belgium also field one team each, the Aero Club of America announced. The United States will enter three teams among 800 licensed pilots, with the trophy held by the Aero Club of America. American teams have won four of eight international contests.
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Baker Opposes Free Olympic Transport on Army Ships
Washington April 8 Secretary Baker testified to the House military affairs committee opposing a resolution to grant free transport for American Olympic teams to Belgium on army transports. He urged the War Department offer future transports for commercial passengers due to current ocean liner shortages.
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Counterfeit Bills Seized in Montreal Raid
Local detectives with U S Secret Service raided a shed on Heaubien street and seized 25000 dollars in counterfeit American bills. Police also recovered bank note paper and other materials in the morning operation.
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Muscatine Flood Swamps Thousands of Acres
Muscatine Iowa April 8 The break in the Inland Kbree river late that night has inundated thousands of acres of farm land and the overflow of a considerable part of South Muscatine is threatened. At least 10 000 acres of farm land will be covered by from three to 16 feet of water.
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Fulton Whips Gunboat Smith in Portland Showdown
Fred Fulton of Minneapolis stopped Gunboat Smith of New York in the second round of a scheduled ten round bout in Portland Oregon last night.
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Mrs Cumming Cleared Of Murder Charge In Lampton Trial
Lampton Va April 1 Mrs Mittle Jester Cumming was acquitted by a jury after a four minute deliberation on the charge of murdering her divorced husband shot dead in the street in February The trial began Tuesday with much of the first day devoted to the defendant's recital of marital troubles.
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Dead From England Arrives in New York with 87 Soldiers
The transport Nanamond, first American funeral ship from Europe, returned to New York today with 87 soldiers who died in English base hospitals during the war. Relatives gathered at the dock to receive the casket draped corpses.
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Johnson to Fight Early Match in Lower California
Los Angeles reports Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion, now in Tia Juana, will be given an early bout. Tom Jones says he was hired as matchmaker by the Imto brothers, sport proprietors and brothers of Gov. Eetebeag Cantu of Lower California. The market mentions the opening morning exchange rates with marks and Canadian dollars.
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Trifle Mixes Family Ties in Brooklyn Wedding Report
A Brooklyn widower Robert Westlake aged 49 plans to marry widow Clara Chatttawnay also 49. His daughter Clara, 17, would marry Clara Chatttawnay's son Harold, 22, creating a stepfather and father in law relationship. Myre, Weatliky senior, would become stepmother and mother in law to the spouses.
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Chaplin Fights Louis Mayer in Hotel Lobby
In Los Angeles Charlie Chaplin and film producer Louis Mayer dueled in the lobby of the Hotel Alexandrian. Witnesses say Chaplin demanded Mayer remove glasses and struck, leaving Chaplin with a scratched nose. Mayer claims Chaplin pressed for a settlement with his estranged wife Mildred Harris Chaplin and threatened her reputation.
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Chaplin-Mayer altercation rumor stirs San Diego eyes
Mrs Mildred Harris Chapman doubts the Los Angeles hotel lobby fight story between her manager Louis Mayer and Charlie Chaplin. She says she knows Mayer only in business and asks Mayer and her wife to confirm Chaplin’s statement. The tale appears to be a rumor with no stated cause.
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Palmer Orders Probe Into Corn Speculation
Chicago April 9 Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer instructed United States Attorney Charles F Clyne to prosecute speculators who allegedly tried to corner May corn He is to begin a grand jury probe with several millionaire grain men to be summoned The instruction targets violators of the Lever law and suspected manipulation of grain futures prices.
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Prosperity Causes Weeghman's Trouble in Divorce
Chicago April. Superior Judge Charles A. McDonald indicated a decree of $400 monthly alimony and custody of Dorothy Jane Weeghman to Mrs. Weeghman. An additional settlement was said to be made out of court. Mrs Weeghman reportedly sold Weeghman's rims and linked the failure to his wealth.
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Miners Savings Rise in Pennsylvania Coal Fields
New York April V savings deposits of miners in the anthracite regions of Pennsylvania have increased by about 60 million dollars over the past four years. Data presented by the operators at a daily session of the anthracite mine and operators committee show deposits rising and claim current wages are sufficient.
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Armenia Mandate to Be Discussed at League Meeting
The League of Nations council will discuss a mandate for Armenia at Friday’s meeting. Officials announced the session will address elections in Deng and measures to secure the release of Allied prisoners in Russia.
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Hviday
Final Showdown in Big Strike Ladue Tonight
Chicago reports a test of power between railroad brotherhoods and outlaw strikers as tens of thousands walk off jobs across major cities. Food and milk supplies threaten disruption while plans to bring in strikebreakers intensify tensions.
Lafollette Delegates Sweep Wisconsin Primary
Milwaukee reports show Senator Lafollette's slate winning the Wisconsin Republican primary in a landslide. Early returns indicate delegates in most districts. Wisconsin has 26 delegates, instructed for no candidate but generally aligned with Lafollette.
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Ice Cream Cone Maker Cuts Prices For Summer
Chicago manufacturer announces price reductions to absorb war tax and keep cones at 6 cents. Last year’s cone counts of 7.60 to 9 dollars per 1000 are set to wholesale from 5 to 4 dollars this season.
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Admiral Wilson Testifies Navy Plans Ready For German Offense
Washington says the navy was fully prepared when the United States joined the allies and that plans to defend the U.S. coasts were complete. Admiral H B Wilson testifies the fleet cooperated with Secretary Daniels and allied admiralty staff from war start.
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National Hoover Club 15 Forming in New York
The national Hoover republican club formed to direct Herbert Hoover’s presidential campaign was launched in New York with representatives from 26 states attending. Oscar Strauss hosted a day and night meeting, approving Hoover’s principles, as the temporary New York club merges into the new organization. Captain J. F. Lucey remains in charge of New York headquarters.
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Chicago Corn Deals Watched By Federal Grand Jury
Federal grand jury in Chicago examined grain trading at the Chicago Board of Trade. Nine leading grain millionaires were summoned to testify and submit books to cross examination by United States District Attorney Charles P. Clyne. Two professional speculators were identified as central figures in the probe.
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NUTS WASHED ASHORE IN CAPE MAY COAST
Foreign crates washed ashore at Cape May New Jersey prompting a coast guard search for a possible steamer disaster. Beachcombers gathered salvage along the shore near Cape May Point as authorities combed the area for clues.
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Lumber Prices Drop in Denver Market Report
Denver dispatch reports lumber prices fell sharply on April 8 with prices slipping about per unit and demand easing. Local dealers note steady supply but weaker buyer activity amid market softening.
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Allies Gertain To Back Frange In German Move
London reports indicate British and associated governments oppose French occupation of German towns and expect French troops to withdraw if the Ruhr is restored and the neutral zone cleared. Clashes in Frankfurt leave several dead or wounded amid French Moroccan troops and German civilians Street patrols and orders from Paris and Berlin fuel tensions as France rushes reinforcements in the Rhine region.
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DUSSELDORF BOMBARDED BY GERMAN GAS SHELLING
Paris reports German troops bombarded Dusseldorf with gas shells, per a May dispatch to Matin.
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Million Dollar Fire at Love Field Destroys Repair Plant
A blaze at Love Field in Dalian Texas destroyed the aviation repair plant's main building early today. Loss estimated at one million dollars with authorities probing the origin amid wreckage and scattered debris.
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