Allied and German delegates meet at Versailles to seek peace
The Paris Council of Four signs agreements raising hope for quick peace talks. On April 25 Allied and German delegates will convene at Versailles to finalize the pre treaty with Germany. Germany faces a potential indemnity above 100 million gold marks and troop withdrawal from a Rhine zone. the left bank may remain under Allied control until the first payment is made.
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Italy
Jugo-Slavia
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Cormany
Washington
Belgium Entitled to First Consideration in Reparations
Paris reports that Belgium should receive top priority in German indemnity settlements though disputes persist. Smaller powers protest their shares, while Berlin newspapers relay unconfirmed reports of Budapest talks involving Archduke Joseph and other officials amid ongoing reconstruction pledges.
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Sensational Report Printed in Berliy London
A fragmented Berlin London dispatch dated April 15 reports a sensational Copenhagen development. The item mixes unclear dateline with bold claims, lacking full names or details but indicating a major political or social shock described as sensational.
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March Cotton Consumption Report
The Census Bureau announces March cotton use totaling 432 780 bales of lint and 10 258 linters with last year at 571 14% bales lint. The figures reflect national consumption for the month of March. The data were released in Washington by Associated Press.
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Saenger Plans First Bond Drive Using Movies
Monroe eyes a bold push for the Victory Liberty Loan with film screenings at the Lyceum Theatre. Manager Jack Manning reports $1,580 pledged and a plan to use government films including The Liberty Loan Plea and titles starring Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, and Alice Joyce to spur public support.
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Riley J. Wilson Chats with Monroe Voters on Highway Aid
Congressman Riley J. Wilson visits Monroe today interviewing constituents about shared federal road funds and city growth plans. He forecasts a special Senate session by June 20 to pass vital bills and criticizes Senate rules that he says delay legislation for a hundred million people.
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Uniform Method Proposed for Spot Cotton Quotations
Memphis Tenn April 15 Representatives from 10 designated spot markets adopt resolutions to fix spot cotton quotations based on bona fide middling spot transactions. Daily quotes to be based on New York and New Orleans contract market closes, with buyers and sellers reporting all trades to exchange superintendents.
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Desertment of Agriculture
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Building boom spurs $103000 loan for 20 homes for Negroes
A Monroe record shows Manian Building and Loan Association loaning $302,600 last night to fund housing for white and Black residents. Twenty homes costing $7,000 each are under contract for early construction for workers at a new factory, with rapid city growth and a push by the Chamber of Commerce to promote home ownership and neighborhood development.
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Negro dies from gunshot wound and city jail hold
Jim Gray alias Bones a 16 year old negro youth was shot through both legs Saturday afternoon by William Pluford alias Coot. He died Monday afternoon at the sanitarium where he was taken. Bluford is held in the city jail as authorities decide charges to be filed. The text also describes cotton market basis procedures and regional spot markets.
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New England Telephone Operators Strike Across Region
Boston reports widespread telephone service disruption as operators from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company walk out at 7 am. The strike, tied to union demands for higher pay and collective bargaining rights, affects most of New England except Connecticut.
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New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
High Water Enables Mill Restart at North Louisiana Shingle
The North Louisiana Shingle Co. resumes shingles after a two year idle period due to log shortages. Abundant river timber floats from Monroe north, with full crew back and saws active. Rafts line the river bank as President BD. A Urected Jr. wears a rare smile amid renewed activity.
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Communists Issue Widespread Orders in Munich
Berlin April 1h Associated Press report says the Communist government in Munich issues sweeping directives. One order calls for the socialization of enterprises including wives, while another displaces all managers and directors of industrial firms and replaces them with workers.
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Strike Ends. Hosiery Mills Reopen in Philadelphia
Four thousand workers in Philadelphia hosiery mills returned to work today after a three month strike. The move ends labor disruption as mills resume production.
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President Wilson Plans April Transatlantic Sail
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson intends to sail for the United States on April 27th or 28th after attending the opening of the canal at Versailles. The Paris source notes he will depart following the event and mentions related timing and preparations.
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Viera
Drowns After Being Pushed Into Ouachita River
A boy nicknamed Snookums drowned in the Ouachita River near the General Bank and Trust Co building after a larger boy pushed him in. Richard Meyers, 12 or 13, reports several youths were nearby. the assailant fled toward West Monroe. Police will pursue names of those present to identify the pusher.
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Bees swarm disrupt Canal Street traffic in New Orleans
A swarm of bees blocked Canal Street at Camp intersections in heavy traffic causing pedestrians to flee and trolley cars to halt. Police tried to control the scene as the swarm moved through vehicles and onto a traffic semaphore before a beekeeper collected the insects and took them away.
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Women in Seattle steam laundry wage gains
Women employed in Seattle steam laundries have been granted a spinning work wage of 15 dollars per week.
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Agreement on Rhine Frontier Clears Last Obstacle
A treaty milestone removes the final major hurdle on the Rhine frontier, accelerating progress toward a broader peace accord. The agreement limits disputes along the river and outlines territorial and security arrangements to stabilize the border region.
Germany to pay 100 billion marks in war losses hit to Allies
Paris reports a final peace-terms agreement fixing Germany liability at 100 billion gold marks for war losses with payments over two years 1921 30 year bonds and a commission to oversee details, plus additional bonds to be issued as required.
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