France and Britain near smoothing Ruhr crisis ties
Paris and London move toward reconciliation after tensions over the Ruhr occupation. Premier Mill erand and Lloyd George may meet before the San Remo conference to resolve deeper disputes. Britain demands joint action with allies. France seeks guarantees on its security and a clear role in enforcing the treaty.
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Frankfort
France
Morever
Rious
Great Britain
Germany
Lloyd George
Milefsrd
Marseilles
San Remo
Weirwustrel
Great Brison
Premer Miller
Lord Derby
London
Ruhr Valley
Action Thareon
Ise
England
Inkfort
M. Miller
Mo ‘Ean
Keanne
Acton
Samedistory
Reland
Ing
M. E. Church lifts ban on dancing
Kingston N Y April 12 The New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church adopted a resolution endorsing a proposal to amend church discipline by striking out the prohibition of plays dancing and theatergoing The Rev J Deane a longtime opponent led the opposition forces praising the action as bold by the conference
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Kingston
N. Y
New York
The
Methodist Episcopal Church Today
Guatemala Revolt Overthrows Cabrera and Marines Land
Reporting from Guatemala City and Mexico, the Estrada Cabrera government falls as rebels seize control amid shelling and street fighting. U S Marines and a naval guard are landed to protect the American Legation. President Cabrera possibly captured. American minister urged calm as chaos follows. A separate New York case awards Anna L. Bebeau $15,000 after a platform incident at Hudson Terminal.
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Mexico City
Estrada Cabrera
Guatemala
Carlos Herrera
Universal
Maxicn City
Tapachula
Ciapas
Cabrera
Republic
Mexico
Washington
State Department
Guatemala City
Tacoma
Niagara
Legation
Benton McMillin
McMillin
Navy Department
Daniels
Anna L. Bebeau
Twenty-third Street
Hudson Terminal
Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Company
Bebeau
Newark
Irish Unions Call General Strike To day
Irish labor groups announce a general strike across Ireland to back Sinn Féin prisoners at Mountjoy. Hunger strikes threaten prisoners as crowds rally outside the jail and officials resign amid protests. Labor manifesto calls for swift action to end political oppression, while authorities guard the walls with troops and machine guns.
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Frank Getty Prem
Tribone
European Bureau
N.Y. Triune Tne
London
Ireland
Ana
Mountjoy
Sinn Péiiers
Mountjoy Prison
Wilson Drops Wood Hole as Summer White House Choice
President Wilson will not use Wood's Hole Massachusetts as the summer White House as planned. Secret Service and White House staff deem Crane estate unsuitable due to rail proximity and boundary layouts. Officials seek another nearby site with adequate accommodations for the large staff and security needs.
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Washington
Associated Press
Wilson
White House
Wood's Hole
Mass
Charles R. Crane
China
Secret Service
Long Island Sound
Detroit Goes Dark as Power Shutoff Hits Factories
Detroit entered war-time blackout conditions with a general shutdown. About 50,000 workers lost power as plants were sent home, though essential industries retained power under Detroit Edison Company classifications. The move marks a second blow in six months to industrial output due to the tail-lift line.
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Detroit
Flints
Detroit Edison Company
De Mott Slain By Sentry at Wesel Prison
Paul De Mott of Paterson New Jersey was shot by a Wesel prison sentry while attempting to escape under a death sentence. The State Department ordered an immediate investigation and sought to protect his American rights as a citizen.
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de Mott
Wesel
Berlin
Paul de Mott
Paterson
N. J
Foreign Office
Vrcbure
Washington
State Department
Ameran
Ellis B. Diesel
Paul R. de Mott
Diesel
Man de Mott
Citiz
Germany
United States
Geraany
Wilbur de Molt
Totowa Road
Totowa
Congress
Amos Radelite
Alfred University
Alfred, N.Y
Maring
Soery of Friends
American Red Cross
France
Food Saving Crusade Launched in Passaic
Passaic New Jersey board of trade pledges federal action to end railroad tie up and urges voluntary conservation after reports of food and milk shortages. A 50 percent ration is requested as bread prices rise. a milk shortage sparks a plan to mobilize farmers and motor trucks to deliver perishables. Local manufacturers offer to run trains to alleviate the crisis.
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Passaic
N. J
Board of Trade
Passuic
William J. Lyall
Hvighton Mills
Kenny C. Richardson
Richardson Steel Company
Jersey Senate OKs Soldier Bonus Bill Passes
April 12 reports the New Jersey Senate approving a soldiers bonus bill granting ten dollars for every four months served in World War I. The measure, advancing from the House, aims to compensate veterans for their service and losses nationwide.
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Trenton
Senate
House
Germany
AQ Maxiagra Ahha
Strike Looms Over Brooklyn Transit Tonight
A threatened outlaw strike by Brooklyn Rapid Transit employees looms as a special union meeting is called for tonight at the Brooklyn Labor Lyceum. Receiver Lindley M. Garrison warns any worker aiding the revolutionary movement will be suspended as tensions rise over wage talks and control of the L subway and surface lines.
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Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Brooklyn
Lindley M. Garrison
Revolutionary Movement
Labor Lyceum
Willoughby
Myrile
Garvigan
William S. Menden
George D. Yeomans
Brooklyn Rapids Transit
P. J. Shea
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees
Brooklynunion
Garvison
Shea
Louis Fridiger
Amalgamated
Hugh Frayne
A. P. of L
Subway
Surface
Wank
Aang
Leonard Shea
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engines
Interborough Motorment
Brotherhood
New York
Garrison
Princeton Students Ready To Run Trains If Needed
Princeton University students volunteered as railroad workers amid a strike threat. President Hibben announced no action needed now but noted volunteers may be called if the emergency worsens. Undergraduates and a number of football players offered to serve, with civil engineering pledging twenty men to shuttle trains between the university and Princeton Junction.
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Princeton
Princeton University
Ned Arses
Doin Grieribben
Universi Armed
Samuel Rex
Vensylvania
Althoreh
Rea
Apo
Exie
Pennsylvenia Railroad
Wilson to Name ILW.W Behind Rail Strike Aims Revolution
Washington reports indicate President Wilson will appoint members to the Railroad Labor Board to rapid settle the railway labor dispute. Labor and rail officials see I. W. W. influence as the core driver of a potential revolutionary strike, with leaders denying responsibility while urging workers to stay out.
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Washington
Wilken
Senatay Cummins
Interstate Commerce Committee
Doak
Brotherhood of Rail
New
Railroad Labor Board
Department of Justice
Palmer
Georgia
Department
Iment
Owever
Semor
Mulroad
Wilson
Sas Four
Dr Simms Leaves Brain Heart and Body to Science
Dr Joseph Simms famed anatomist dies at Hotel Eve aged nearly eighty seven. Agreement lets College of Physicians and Surgeons weigh brain and heart for science with Dr Edward Spiteka performing dissection. Widow grants legal authority. Simms born Plaig Centar NY 1801. Civil War veteran trained at NYU and College of Physicians and Surgeons.
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Dr. Simms
Joseph Simms
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Simms
College of Physicans and Surgeons
Edward Anthony Spiteka
Spiteka
Spitzka
United Souths
England
Australia
Macy, Darwin and Spencer
Zlin
Spitaka
Tate
Edward C. Spiteka
Simma
Simzag
Plaig Centar
N.Y
Jemima Sinchin
Edinburgh
Scotland
Tube Trains Run Without Passengers Near Husson Terminal
Rumors of a return to service proved exaggerated as trial runs with green crews learned the route. No date for reopening set while striking workers threaten platform action if 40d of strikebreakers resume service. Entrances guarded by railroad detectives. crowds barred from lower concourse.
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Husson Terminal
Hudson & Manhattan Company
Ee Eonewurie Untena Tivy
Switchmen On 2 Lines To Return
Commuter chaos in New York as Jersey Central Lackawanna and Erie lines halt most service. Only New York Central and Long Island run near normal while Baltimore and Ohio workers strike Staten Island. Government troops guard mail amid rising food prices and coal shortages.
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New York
Jersey Central
Lackawanna
New York Central
Long Island
Baltimore & Ohio
Staten Island
North Shore Division
St. George
Mariner
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Syracuse
T. W. Evans
Central
G. C. Ferris
Washington
Wilson
de Witt
United States
Port Jervis
N. Y
Paterson
N. J
Erie Terminal
Jersey City
Slx
Baltimore & Oho
New York Central A
Philadelphia & Rending Railway
Port Reading
Lehigh Valley
North Amboy
Holden
Jamaica
Baltimore & Ohio Lines
Staten Island Brotherhood
New Jersey
I. Walker
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Britain
Paris
By Ralph Courtney
Adit
M. E. Church
U.S
la Palma
Dublin
Abor
Labor
Irish Trades Union Congress
Isue
U. S
Lend Subway
Hibben
Pennsylvania
Haywood
W. W
IW. W
Imn
TW. W
W. D. Haywood
Wifo
William Foster
American Federation of Labor
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