Germany Plans to Claim Indemnity at Versailles
Paris April 18 Germany intends to press for indemnity from the allies for damages from air raids, occupation of German lands, and peace delay. Entente delegates expect Germany to need about a week after signing to digest the treaty and another four days travel time, with a possible May 6 answer and May 15 sign date. Austria Hungary Turkey and Bulgaria follow, while plans debate Constantinople and Syria exploration by separate commissions.
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Associated Press
Paris
Germany
Frankfort Gazette
Versailles
Gied
Berlin
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Entente
United States
Armenia
Cilicia
Constantinople
Orient
Syria
Palestine
League of Nations
France
League
Wilson
America
Clemenceau
Chamber of Deputies
Feathered Fighters Of Uncle Sam's Army Home From World War
New York April 18 arrived here from overseas yesterday on the transport Ohiona pigeon company No. 1 brought 1 000 cages of feathered fighters many veterans including 100 pigeons captured from the Germans some with neck messages still attached A pigeon leg damaged returned with a recommendation for the distinguished service cross for nine flights through heavy fire a bullet scar on the breast marking its heroism Many pigeons remained in Europe purchased by Belgian government for breeding and Doughboys will bring others home Pigeon company men returning included Sergeant Swanker Cleveland credited with sending off the first American pigeon with a message
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New York
Ohiona
Osme
Bowie
Europe
Swanker
Cleveland
German Plans and Peace Talks Signal Turbulent Postwar Era
Reports from Paris and The Hague reveal four power talks on Rhine occupation for 16 years, Bohemia favored over Poland on Teschen, Helgoland dismantling, and German efforts to preserve iron and coal interests. Berlin eyes eastern marches defense as Wieder government coordinates with army chiefs and peace bureau to influence Versailles outcomes.
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Council of Four
Rhine
Germany
Paris Journal
Central Territorial Commission
Bohemia
Poland
Reuters Paria
Helgoland
Yank scouting party ambushes Bolshevist patrol
Archangel Apr 16 A small American scouting party operating before allied positions along the railway front surprised and ambushed a bolshevist patrol in the forest wounding a number of the enemy The situation in the preceding days had been generally quiet. Hold up nets 39000 Chicago Apr 17 Three armored bandits knocked down James Duggan 18 messenger for Halstead State Bank and escaped with cash liberty bonds and securities totaling 39000
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Archangel
Chicago
James Duggan
Halstead State Bank
Liberty Bonds
Congress expected to pass enabling act for prohibition
Louisville based report states Commissioner Roper believes Congress will enact an enabling act for enforcing wartime prohibition, effective July 1. The statement notes many wartime workers in New York hotel work faced up to ten months.
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Congress
Louieville
Internal Revenue
Roper
Diaz Mexican Revolt Fails Near Chavaxtla
Reports from Vera Cruz state General Aureliano Blanquet war minister in Huerta's cabinet was killed in a fight near Chavaxtla. Rebels led by Blanquet were defeated. his body was found and his head reportedly brought to Vera Cruz.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Aureliano Blanquet
Huerta
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Chavaxtla
Francisco L. Urquize
Cordova
Orizaba
Blanquet
United States
Maximilian
Queretaro
Francisco Madero
Madero
Mexico
Brooklyn
N. Y
New York
West Indies
Juan Montano
Enrique Gonzalea
Felix Diad
Texpalaxco
Senor Diaz
Roberto Gayon
Huasteca
Vera Cruzona
Gayon
German aboard Patricia Tried to Start Ship Fire
An on board German agent named Fisher attempted to ignite a fire in a stateroom of the transport Patricia as it neared Boston with over 2000 American soldiers. Maj. Frank W. Cavanaugh reports the man had been locked in a state room and used electric wires to start the blaze. A guard found a lively fire upon return.
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Associated Press
Boston
Dierman
Patricia
Frank W. Cavanaugh
102Nd Field Artillery
An Fisher
Insist Government Pay More for Coal
John L. Lewin acting president of the United Mine Workers of America pressed for higher government coal purchases at a conference with W. L. Hines director general of railroads. He said the government’s wartime fuel policy had shifted to low prices that threaten miners wages and the upcoming postwar agreement.
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Chicago
John L. Lewin
United Mineworkers of America
W. LD. Hines
Lewis
Troop Train Wreck Kills Twelve Americans and Eight French
Twelve American and eight French soldiers were killed and 66 injured in a rear end collision of troop trains west of Le Mans bound for Brest. The crash occurred about 10 a m today.
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Brest
le Mans
Iowa House Censures Gov Harding Over Rathbun Pardon
Iowa lawmakers voted 70 to 34 to censure Governor William L. Harding for pardoning Ernest Rathbun, the Ida Grove rapist, after a long impeachment debate. The minority report urged censure for hasty action while denying corrupt motive and faulting the pardon rationale. A separate Havner report found the attorney general faulted for not consulting the presiding judge yet deemed the settlement in good faith.
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Dew Moines
Iowa House of Representatives
Orlock
W. L. Harding
Ernest Rathbun
Ida Grove
House
Judiciary Committee
Garington
Youngker's Tea Room
Havner
H. M. Havner
Plan reunion of troops at Fargo
Washington D C April 18 Plans under consideration would bring Dominion of Canada troops from Manitoba and North Dakota forces home for a summer Inter allied celebration in Fargo North Dakota. Rep Baer and Fargo committee will push authorities to host the first great inter allied event after the peace conference drawing visitors from the Dakotas Nebraska Iowa and Minnesota.
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Washington
D. C
Fargo
N. C
Dominion of Canada
Manitoba
North Dakota
Europe
Baer
Dakotas
Nebraska
Iowa
Minnesote
American Officers to Accompany Poles on German Rail Route
Seventy five American officers with interpreters will accompany trains carrying Polish troops across Germany. Each train includes an allied convoy and guards at German stations. The military mission overseeing General Haller's forces has 32 members from American French British and Belgian armies, eight officers per nation with interpreters and clerks. The courier passed Coblenz on Tuesday to assume stations along thePoland route. Any provocation by troops en route is barred.
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Associated Press
Cobling
Germany
Haller
Coblens
Boschee’s Syrup Promises Cough Relief and Lung Benefit
An advertisement touts Boschee’s Syrup as quieting coughs and soothing throat and lung inflammation. It claims a 52 year history in America and usefulness for lung trouble, asthma, croup, and bronchitis, sold widely in civilized countries.
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America
Got Her Lesson
A young man tests a potential love match with a verbal comedy. The young woman counters with a list of wealth investments including Liberty bonds stocks and real estate and then concedes that she has learned something.
Cure for Catarrh Promises Blood Action Medicine
An old advertisement promotes Catarrh Medicine claiming it cures colds by acting through the blood and system. It asserts frequent colds can be prevented and offers testimonials from J. Chanay & Co in Toledo Ohio. The text ends with a non sequitur line about dancers when luck provides music.
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Catarre
J. Chanay & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promise Kidney Relief
An old advertisement warns kidneys and bladder health decline if untreated and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. It urges prompt treatment, claims Dutch royal approval since 1696, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It promotes 79 box pricing and multiple sizes.
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Peterieg
Haarlem
Holland
Ment
Netherlands
Spee
Haarlem Peuls
Meda Marion
Feta
Narrow Road Accident Sparks Market Wreck Tale
Representative Dutton of Bingham Maine recounts a tale from Caratunk plantation where a narrow road and a frightened horse caused a wagon to topple fifteen feet into a ditch. The auto driver offered money, and the old man demanded compensation for the damaged goods and the road mishap.
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Dutton
Bingham
Committee On
Caratunk Plantation
Lewiston Evening Journal
Must Pay for Opportunity and Its Hidden Sacrifices
The piece argues that opportunity is not free and always demands sacrifice. It notes that those with limited chances face consolatory rejections, while climbing out of a rut often disturbs existing associations. A successful man reflects that some of his happiest times were when given a chance to advance.
A Kind Act Reveals Birthday Gift Exchange
A light hearted exchange shows a wife gifting a small coin and spending the day with her mother, reflecting modest gestures. The dialogue highlights warmth and family ties rather than material value.
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Lorraine
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von Bernstorff
London Timescape Service
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Posen
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RED Patrol
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Peong
Dean
South Dakota
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