German Leader Warns Blockade Harms Nation In Talks
German foreign minister Count Von Brockdorff-Rantzau told the Weimar assembly that Germany will not sign a peace deviating from Wilson's points. He urged lifting blockades, easing food imports, and negotiated terms, while calling for reconciliation with France and a nonviolent, universal peace. He and Chancellor Scheidemann warned against Soviet influence and vowed to resist Bolshevik pressure while pursuing a broad, peaceful European accord.
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Associated Press
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
National Assembly
Weimar
Germany
Wilson
East
France
Alsace- Lorraine
Herr Scheidemann
Munich
Dr Bell's Fine-Tar-Honey Cough Remedy Ad
A vintage ad touts Dr Bell's Fine Tar Honey as quick relief for coughs from colds or bronchial irritation. It promises affordable cost and simple directions, highlighting balsamic soothing ingredients that aid Nature in loosening coughs.
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Dr. Bell
Supreme Court Asked To Decide Rate Power
The director general of railroads seeks a higher court ruling on authority to fix freight and passenger rates after North Dakota decrees blocked increased charges. Government appeals challenge Northern Pacific and others. hearings planned for the current term with potential resolution before summer adjournment.
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Washington
Director General of Railroads
Supreme Court
North Dakota
Northern Pacific Railway
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
Illinois Labor Party adopts constitution after debate in Springfield
Springfield April 12. Delegates adopted the constitution of the Labor Party of Illinois after a lively session that centered on articles detailing governance. The party aims for independent political action for democracy with a state central committee and a county delegate structure.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Labor Party of
Labor Party
Labor party calls for Soviet recognition and troop withdrawal
Springfield HL. A labor party state convention unanimously adopted a resolution seeking immediate recognition of the Russian Soviet government and the withdrawal of American troops from Russia. Other resolutions urged Ireland’s self determination and linked India at the peace conference to similar goals.
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Independent
Dabar Parte
Ihenes
Cook County
New Born Party
Russia
Ireland
India
Wilson
Springfield
Pri Pn
United States
Hhais Labor Party
H. Hardiker
Hardiker
John H. Walker
Illinois State Federation of Labor
Committee On Resolutions
Walker
Confiscation Decrees Put Dwellings Under State Control
In Munich the new Bavarian government issues decrees confiscating all dwellings and placing them under a commissioner. Private renting is forbidden with penalties up to 100,000 marks and up to one year in prison.
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Associated Press
Munich
Local Fidelity Bond Sealed by Toledo Firm
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F. J. Cheney Co. of Toledo, swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh. Notarized December 6 in Lucas County. Includes note that Druggists sell medicines and lists F. J. Cheney Co. Toledo Ohio.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Chene Co
Ledo
Tc. Banes
Free
F. J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
Palmer Explains Clemency Request to President
Attorney General Palmer says clemency recommendations for 52 espionage act defendants have been sent to President Wilson. He disputes claims of 1200 political prisoners and notes 174 remain confined, with 55 already freed and 5 paroled. The names and specific cases will be released only after Wilson acts.
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Palmer
Washington
Wilson
Thomas W. Gregory
Mr. Palmer
Chicago
California
Munich Dispatches Warn of Bloodshed in Bavaria
A Berlin based Lokal Anzeiger dispatch reports extreme pessimism over Bavaria with fears of sanguinary fighting among three government factions. It notes radicals appeal against Jews and that Hoffman government has troops in readiness at Hassau and Frasing for possible action against communists. Augsburg is cut off from food and news from Munich.
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Copentiagen
Munich
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
Bavaria
Hoffman
Hassau
Augsburg
Burke denies offering senator a bribe in 500000 fund claim
Richard H. Burke of New York testified before the Senate judiciary committee that he never spoke with Senator George F. Thompson about the governorship nor offered a 500000 campaign fund. Burke said he was acting for himself in traction discussions and did not receive any money from Brady or related parties.
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Albany
N. Y
Richard H. Burke
New York
George F. Thompson
Burke
Carson-Martin
Special Service Flooring Corporation
Federal Signal Company
Thompson
Senate Judiciary Committee
Brady
Thomson
Illinois Branch of War Legion Formed
Chicago April 12 A temporary Illinois organization of the American Legion of World War Veterans was formed Friday with Major John O Laughlin chairman The state caucus will be held in Chicago May 3 to elect delegates to the national caucus at St Louis May 8 Three committees executive Ways and Means and publicity were appointed chaired by Major O Laughlin Major Crard Winston and Major Thomas Gowen Leck respectively
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Chicago
Illinois
American Legion of World War Veterans
John O'Laughlin
St. Louis
O'Langiden
Ways and Means
Crard Winston
Publicit
Thomas Gowen Leck
Ames Soldier Earned French War Cross For Gallantry
Sergeant Charles A. Miller of Ames Iowa, a member of the Ames college football team, returned on the Luckenbach wearing two wound stripes and the French military medal and war cross with two stars. He was cited for crossing into the enemy lines in a German uniform and obtaining valuable information.
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New York
Charles A
Chick) Miller
Ames
Towa
Luckenbach
Miller
New Zealand Vote Close Sees Troops Tilt Toward Wet
New Zealand voters narrowly back continuation of the license system while prohibition gains are held by provisional counts. Soldiers from New Zealand voting in Britain and aboard ship cast ballots, with early returns showing strong wet sentiment.
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Wellington
N. Z
New Zealand
London
Great Britain
Newport News
Auckland
England
Omaha hog market hits new high with $20.45 top bid
Friday on the Omaha market saw records smashed as hog prices surged with a top bid of $20.45 per hundredweight for porkers. The report highlights extraordinary demand and rising prices for swine in the period.
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Omaha
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