Harbord Report Urges Limited Mandate Near Ottoman Lands
Major General Harbord's study on Turkish issues concludes the United States should not accept a full mandate over the former Ottoman empire. He supports a limited mandate possibly including Constantinople, while urging caution on American intervention and warning it could clash with the Monroe Doctrine and hinder peace efforts. The long report, transmitted to the Senate by President Wilson, weighs costs and strategic implications.
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Washington
General Harbord
United States
Senate
Wilson
White House
Hart
Army
League,of Nations
Interevention
Tealowstee
Atlanti
Germany’s Ruhr Entry Triggers Treaty Violation Warning
Paris reports Premier Millerand and Marshal Foch addressed German breach of treaty article 43 as troops entered the Ruhr region. German officials claim liberty of action, while French officials warn of consequences and refrain from detailing countermeasures.
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Gosppert
Pes Pease Commisasitn
The
Ruhr
Miller
Haniel
Haniel von. Huimbagsen
Eichswehrs
Dortmund
Duisberg
Millerand
Marshal Foch
Andre Cefevne
Paris
A. Havas
Milerand
France
Stable Government Most Highly Prized Gift
Governor Frank Q. Lowden declared that good government is the best possession and the key to a thriving society. He contrasted the prosperous American side with Mexico, urging citizens to value and preserve stable, just governance to protect life liberty and property. He warned against complacency and stressed duty to maintain government integrity.
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Saginaw
Mich
Frank Q. Lowden
Nature
Mexico
United States
Harbor Workers Now Talk Of Settlement
New York April 4 union leaders and railroad officials met in a conference to discuss settlement of strikes by harbor workers. No agreement was reached and labor leaders warned the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen may join the strike, potentially extending disruption to the railroad work day.
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New York
Ne’ Ork
Harbor
Belore
Messet ‘Central
Brotherhood Railway
Dublin Holds Tight as Military Patrols Arms Search
Armored cars guard key streets while soldiers seize houses in Finglas Rathfarnham and Cork. Police stop vehicles scanning for weapons as Dublin awaits a viceroy report and the public nerves stay taut amid rumored unrest across Derry Tipperary Newry Limerick and beyond.
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Bester
Finglas
Steintda's College
Rathfarnham
Kingstown Pier
Northwall
Derry
Tipperary
Newry
Limerick
Cork
MacCurtain
Dublin
Viscount French
Associated. ‘Press
Dublin Castle
Senate Clears Deck for Military Debate
Washington April 4 the Senate cleared the way for debate on a definite military policy bill. The measure unites regular army and reserves into a citizens army with a general staff system similar to the French. It differs from the House plan which favored compulsory training and kept current army structures.
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Washington
Senate
Mars Signals Spark Flammarion Theories
Paris April 8. Astronomer Camille Flammarion believes recent wireless signals detected by stations may come from Mars. He says interstellar communication could be possible, likely using a magnetic force not yet developed, noting the signals seem regular and solar activity could influence Earth and human minds.
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Paris
Mars
Camille Flammarion
Japan Unable to Move Siberian Troops Now
Washington April 4 Japan cannot withdraw troops from Siberia at this time due to danger to Japanese citizens and rising menace to Manchuria and Korea tied to the political instability in Siberia. The official Gazette in Tokyo quotes the state department stating safety of lives and property is assured and evacuation will occur only after the Czecho-Slovaks have fully withdrawn.
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Washington
Japan
Siberia
Manchuria
Korea
Ihe
Tokio
Anonasthe
Giberia Ssettle
Couney
Admiral Wilson to Testify Before Naval Board
April 4 report says Admiral Henry B. Wilson, commander of the Atlantic fleet, will testify Monday before the naval board investigating Rear Admiral William S. Sime's Brest command removal. Wilson was Widetoheer's immediate successor at Brest in October 1917 and held the post for the rest of the war.
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Washington
Henry.b
Upholds Teachers Claim For Increased Salary
A Wisconsin court in a small town upholds a teacher salary raise of 400 dollars per year for 338 teachers, despite an existing contract for the year. The ruling supports the teachers in the dispute over pay increases and contract terms.
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Es Orerior
Wis
Alty-Okobin
R.yotey
S. Veclaion -Hanted
Fireart
Araia
Rail switchmen strike threatens Chicago rail tie up
In Chicago area 700 switchmen on the Milwaukee and St Paul line and 350 on the Chicago Junction belt line walk out over wage demands. A 16,500 worker effect looms. stock handlers told to delay shipments. Railroads refuse to negotiate, citing contracts with other unions. Police planned to guard property as freight traffic faces disruption. passenger service largely unaffected.
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Chicago
Ieeee
St. Paul
Brotherhood of Railway
Chicago Junction Railroad
John Nau
Chicago Yardmen's Association
Chicago Livestock Exchange
Grunau
BB. Greer
Milwaukee”and St. Paul Railroad
Chicago Northwestern
Illinois Central
Chicago, Wilwaukee
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago Milwaukee and St.Paul
Chicago Junction
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Chicago Yard Men's Association
Trade relations with Russia may be delayed
Washington reports a delay in action on trade relations with Russia as the Russian cooperative mission is due in London. Allies await a conference on the omission of the Am suggestion and probate notices. Officials note attrition and possible connections with cooperative members.
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Washington
Russia
Erika
France
Saan E. Geel
London
Represen
Spiciet
Hoover Disdains Support From Other Parties
NEW YORK April 4 Herbert Hoover says he is ready to accept the Republican nomination if needed but asks not to be urged by independents. He warns that attacking other nominees serves the opposition and urges supporters to promote views to delegates already named. He notes little organization exists to back him at this late date and emphasizes loyalty to the president and unity across branches.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Socialists Plan Fight Before New York Voters
Socialist officials announce a plan to run a special election to reinstate five party members expelled from the state assembly. The governor would be asked to call the election, with the five seeking re election. The party says opponents have betrayed representative institutions and vows to press the issue in upstate districts and amid labor groups in greater New York. A delegates meeting is scheduled to discuss the situation.
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New
York
Ists
Socialist Party
Upstate
Albany
Assembly
Greater New York
Daughter Of Former Kaiser Cheers Him
The former Kaiser Wilhelm and his Empress enjoy calmer days at Amerongen with their daughter Duchess of Brunswick visiting. The family strolls in the garden and attended religious services at the castle, the first since the Kapp revolution. relations remain intimate as in old days.
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Preas
Amerongen
Daugter
Bunswick
Wilhelm
Zeeist
Railway clerks strike over price protests in Springfield
Springfield Missouri April 4 employes of the Frisco Railroad and general offices circulated a petition asking all workers to report for Monday wearing khaki or olive drab garments The move aimed to pressure wage talks in Washington and to show solidarity as prices rise and purchasing power falls The signers pledged solidarity until wage negotiations are settled
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WEA Kraei
Springfield
Frisco Railroad
Washington
Agen Va Deance
Crowds March Upon to Parley With King in Copenhagen
A mass crowd of thousands gathers in Copenhagen after town council leaders arrive with a resolution calling for a new noncrisis ministry and parliamentary support. About 40,000 march to Amalienborg Palace led by M. Stanning. red flags and songs as speakers address the crowd. The king promises to consider the resolution while the premier shows a firm stance.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Royal
Amalienberg Castle
M. Stanning
Créwa
Amaitenborg Square
Premiier
Government Troops Capture Four Towns Suppress Disorders
Government troops seized Duisburg, Rhenish Prussia, and Ruhrort late this afternoon after intense street fighting. Reports from Cologne say Reds fired from buildings while machine guns and artillery echoed across the region. Dusseldorf dispatch notes the march was by request of independents and social democrats to restore order amid looting and disruption. Communication with Duisburg and Hamborn was interrupted.
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Associated Press
Coblenz
Reichswehr
Duisburg
Rhenish
Prussia
Ruhrort
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Central Committee
Social Democrats
Hamborn
France Looks To Itself For Financial Recovery
Paris in April outlines a self-reliant plan for France to restore finances. No external loans expected this year, replacement internal loans proposed, radical curtailment of nonessential spending, boosted national production, and heavy taxation on fortunes. The Chamber of Deputies hears a program stressing domestic remedies over foreign aid.
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Paris
France
Joans
America
Enland
Chamber of Deputies
Market Lettuce Production Boosted by Electric Lighting
The report notes that farmers used a new electric lighting system to extend working hours and increase output. Households and market vendors anticipate improved availability and steadier supplies of lettuce due to the enhanced growing and harvesting efficiency.
Michigan Primary Ends Campaign For Presidential Endorsements
Detroit April 4 final appeals by Governor Lowden and Senator Johnson closed the campaign for endorsement in Michigan's presidential preference primary. Lowden's efforts centered in Saginaw while Johnson campaigned in Muskegon. Poindexter also toured, while Pershing Hoover and Sipson made limited efforts. Democrats fielded five on the ballot, with Attorney General Palmer campaigning on the Democratic record. The primary is Michigan's second presidential ballot, with heavy expected turnout unlike four years ago when the vote nearly led to abolition of the primary. Bond issues loom in townships and villages amid rising interest.
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Detroit
Mich
F. O. Lowden
Illinois
Hiram Johnson
Michigan
Lowden
Saginaw
Senator Johnson
Muskegon
Lowden-Wood-Johnson
Poindexter
Pailmer
Lower Peninsula
W. G. McAdoo
Edwards
New Jersey
Hoover
Mayor Tells Chicago Firemen No Funds for Wage Hike
Chicago officials report Mayor Thompson told a delegation of Chicago firemen that the city has no funds for a $300 a year wage increase. The firemen threaten to resign. arbitration remains possible next week. City finances and tax limits cited as constraints by the administration. G. B. Hagan leads the firemen’s association demanding action.
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Chicago
Thompson
Cty
G. B. Hagan
Fire Men's Association
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