Mutiny of American Troops Reported in North Russia
Washington reports a company of the 9th Infantry identified under General March as having refused to return to the line in North Russia. The War Department notes the soldiers’ questions echo Bolshevik propaganda. Murmansk bridge reopened, restoring rail links with the southern Allied post.
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Washington
Asseated Press
9Th Infantry
War Department
Aididderal March
Mareshid
Murmans
Murmansk
Hadeen
Russia
March
French delegates back League text amid reservations
Paris reports the French delegation voted for adopting the League of Nations text but raised reservations on war material production control and permanent military restraint. The commission will submit the agreement to a Peace Conference plenary, with no date set.
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Trench
Mare
Paris
League of Nations
Polshievism Departed Russia and Germany
Baron Rosen former Russian ambassador to the United States and peace plenipotentiary told the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce on his arrival in America that Folshivikism caused Russia to desert and warned that its rise should be a warning to growing empires and belligerent nations.
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New York
Asseated Press
Baron Rosen
Russia
Japan
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
Amelia
Husan
Germany
Colosses
German Finance Minister Resigns Amid Official Explanations
Berlin reports on April 11 that Pr. Schimmer, the finance minister for the German national government, has resigned. The Berlin dispatch cites reasons given in Copenhagen via telegraph and notes the unexpected move as a significant political development.
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Berlin
Copenhagen
Pr. Schimmer
Mittag
E Joermal
Bavaria Excluded From Entente Food Aid Conclusions
Berlin dispatch reports Bavarian region not to receive any Entente food gifts and will be kept out of final conclusions. German government informed the Entente powers to prevent deliveries to Bavaria.
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Berlin
Associated Ress
Amberg
Vossiche Zeitung
Antente
Bavaria
Service Men Meet Forms Organization to Aid Civil Reentry
A town meeting focused on returning service members led to a committee on organization and a pledge to assist veterans in resuming civilian life. Dr. R J Pirkey urged practicality while several officers and veterans joined the effort, with a plan to report at a future gathering.
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Dantes
Army
Navy
R. J. Pirkey
Koop.p. Stabs Jr
A. Jadden
L. Beadle
Victory Medal for Soldiers General March approves design
Washington reports after prolonged conferences with Allied governments, General March announced the victory medal design for all soldiers who served in World War I. The medal will bear a common face across nations though details may vary by army. Free matzoth for needy Jews New York details plan to aid the poor during Passover as prices rise six cents per pound.
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Washington
General March
New York
Jewish Charitable Organizations
German delegates to be summoned to Versailles next week
Paris April 12 The Council of Moor of the Peace Conference expects to finish its examination of boundary questions by Monday and will summon the German delegates to Versailles within the following week according to Le Journal.
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Paris
Council of Moor
Peace Conference
Versailles
le Journal
Unipperd States Army Count Declines Below Two Million
Washington April 12 The Associated Press reports that Demoiization has reduced the American army to 1,890,508 as of April 7 according to General March. The decline leaves the force under two million with the latest official tally.
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Washington
Associated Press
March
Supreme Court Allows Sunday Baseball in Tennessee
The Tennessee Supreme Court today ruled to permit Sunday baseball in the state. The decision arrives as Nashville and other communities consider game scheduling and observance rules.
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Tennessee
Nashville, Tenn
Associated Press
The
Supreme Court Today
Debs Plans Early Trip Ahead of Monndeville Sentence
Terre Haute April 12 Eugene V Debs said he would take an early train to Cleveland to consult the U S district attorney before likely proceeding to the Monndeville prison to begin a ten year sentence for espionage law violations.
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Hugenae
American Solimers Guard German Banks in Cellenz and Trevis
American troops began guarding German banks in Cellenz and Trevis amid reports a strike by bank clerks in unoccupied Germany could spread to the occupied zone. Clerks in the American sector reportedly continued at work.
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Geraean Bankes
Cellenz
Assocated Press
Trevis
Germany
Occupied Zone
Preparations for Across the Ocean Flight Race
April 12 report from N. F. Johns notes two airplanes grounded and two festival camps as British aviation experts rush to ready machines for the transatlantic flight now described as a true race.
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Ocean
J. Johns
N. F
Japanese Massacre in Korea Report Described
Cable from Korean National Association cites a three hour March 28 demonstration in Seoul. Japan allegedly began a massacre with troops fire brigades and civilians shooting and beating Koreans. Thousands killed since March 27 with leaders' homes churches and schools destroyed and doctors barred from aid.
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San Francisco
Seoul
Norban National Association
Shanghai
Korea
Red Cross
Berlin Households Get U S Flour Medals For War Loan
Berlin households received the first U S flour shipments to the city, limited to half a pound per person. Medals fashioned from a captured German cannon will be awarded to every Victory Liberty Loan worker, symbolizing government appreciation for home front support.
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Liberty Loan
Typhus Epidemic Reported Across Eastern Europe
Cannes France April 12 Grave reports on the typhus fever progress in eastern Poland Russia Serbia and Macedonia reach the Red Cross conference. Agents indicate the situation may be worse than stated yet proper measures are expected to limit spread to Italy France England and America.
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Cannes
France
Poland
Russia
Serbia
Macedonia
Red Cross Conference
Italy
England
America
German Ships to Aid Return of Troops
Washington April 11 The War Department announced the sailing of Graf Waldersee and Kaiserin Augusta Victoria two of 12 German liners allotted to move U S troops home The Graf Waldersee left Brest April 7 and will reach New York April 2 with hospital units and casual companies The other ship will bring 2260 officers and men to New York with departure date not yet reported Saxonia arrives April 17 with ambulance company detachments and casuals Wassaic sailed from Brest April 8 for Newport News with Illinois casual company.
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ATID
Washington
Graf Waldersee
United States
War Department
New York
Feld
Brest
Newport News
Atlanta Man Heads Dixie Hardware Men
George F. King of Atlanta was elected president of the Southern Hardware Jokers' Association at the final session in New Orleans. Waldo M. Pitkin of New Orleans and G. A. Trembull of Dallas were named first and second vice presidents respectively, with F. B. Dunlap of Fort Smith on the executive committee. Results of the executive session were not made public as the conferences of four leading hardware and machinery suppliers concluded this week.
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Atlanta
Dixie Hardware
New Orleans
George F. King
Southern Hardware Jokers’ Association
Waldo M. Pitkin
G. A. Trembull
Dallas
Texas
F. B. Dunlap
Fort Smith
Ark
Natatorium Ready for Use Monday
Mayor Apgar stated the Natatorium recently drained cleaned and re sanded for the season is about half full of water and should be ready Monday for those seeking spring cleaning and early access before regular opening crowds.
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Apgar
Western Canada Eleventh Annual Musical Festival at Winnipeg
Visitors flock to Winnipeg for the first days of April week to attend the eleventh annual festival. Soloists of international reputation will perform with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Winnipeg Oratorio Society of 100 voices, promising artistic and financial success.
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Winnipeg
Van
Western Canada
Minneapolis
Smphony Orchestra
Winnipeg Oratorio Society of
100 Voices
WOLD HOTEL MEET MONDAY FOR MONROE FACILITY
Monroe chamber of commerce and rotary club report plans for a modern hotel to relieve crowded facilities and boost civic pride. A Monday morning meeting will review proposals and financing as local interest supports securing a prime downtown site for a multi year convention city role.
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Monroe
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Monroe Rottery Club
Chamber of Commerce
Monroe Tm
Rebel Leader Emiliano Zapata Reported Killed in Mexico
News from Mexico City reports General Emiliano Zapata was killed Thursday during a skirmish when government troops used a ruse to enter his camp near Morleos. The death was confirmedFriday. Zapata led rebel forces in southern Mexico.
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Mexico City
Emiliano, Za- Pata
Mexico
Morleos
German Assembly Forms 28 Member Peace Committee
Berlin April 12 The German National Assembly established a committee of twenty eight members to carry on peace negotiations.
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Gererman
Berlin
Associated Press
German National Assembly
Five Indicted Citizens Make Bond In Cattle Dipping Case
Five persons, three indicted for violating the cattle dipping ordinance and two charged with larceny, posted bond this morning and were released pending court pleas. Wood Simms, Lee Simms and Harry Parrish, white Ward 7 residents, posted 100 bond each. Gus Singleton, colored, previously arrested for cattle stealing, posted 500 bond signed by J B Edwards, and Lee caleones be sree Oe a larceny, Was re on a0 'and. signed by Robert Fen-
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Wood Simms
Lee Simms
Harry Parrish
Ward 7
Gus Singleton
J. B. Edwards
Ane Lee
Ey Caleones
Robert Fen
League of Nations Covenant Ready for Peace Conference
Washington reports British residents abroad condemn American business activity abroad. State Department advices note complaints voiced in London papers and Lancashire cotton district trade with the Orient highlighted as needing action. Additional draft punished by commission of delegates.
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League OF Nations Covenant
Washington
State Department
London
Lancashire
Orient
League OF Nations
Commission OF Delegates
French Delegates Press League Covenant Amendments
Paris April 12 delegates proposed Article granting demands of the nation amid Belgian discontent over not selecting Brussels as League of Nations capital. The covenant remains at twenty six sections with an exception for the Monroe Doctrine. Japan and France reserve rights to amend before plenary session. President Wilson attended the four hour meeting.
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Brussels
League of Nations
Paris
Associated Press
League of Nations Commission
Wilson
Japan
France
Branting and Nansen Meet Wilson Over Russian Relief Plan
Swedish Socialist leader Hjalmar Branting and Norwegian food mission head Fridtjof Nansen confer with President Wilson with Scandinavian and Swiss allies to feed major Russian cities. The plan would place aid under a neutral commission but risks formal recognition of the Bolshevik government. The French oppose linking aid to Bolshevik ceasefire, citing Don Cossack resistance and Denikine forces in the field.
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Paris
Hjalmar Branting
Fridtjoff Nansen
United States
Wilson
Herbert C. Hoover
Interallied Relief Council
Russia
Petrograd
Council of Four
Soviet Russia
Railroad bid gains tempo for Minden to Homer line
A Minden Louisiana committee was named to push preliminary steps toward securing the right of way and roadbed for a planned railroad to Homer. W F Mayo urged Minden donate the track bed from the Claiborne parish line to town limits free of liens, with Homer asked to do the same. The committee includes Thos Crichton A F Dupuy O Ashby J F McInnis and M P Palmer.
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Minden
Homer
W. F. Mayo
Mindenetarayier
Claiborne Parish
Mayo
W. H. Webb
Thos, Crichton
A. F. Dupuy
O. Ashby
J. F. McInnis
M. P Palmer
League of Nations debated Monroe Doctrine amendment
The League commission completed its review of the league covenant with no sections granting Japanese or French demands. Japan and France said they would reserve the right to raise amended points later. President Wilson defended the Monroe Doctrine against opposition, calling it a bulwark against absolutism and a guardian of territorial integrity.
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Paris
Associated Press
League of Nations Commission
League
Japan
France
Wilson
Robert Cecil
Europe
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