Wilson’s Adriatic Statement Clears French British View
Paris April 26 The report that Premier Clemenceau and Lloyd George approved of President Wilsons statement on the Adriatic problem was declared inaccurate in an official note. The text said Wilson intended to issue the statement and Clemenceau and Lloyd George hoped for a postponement for an arrangement. Wilson acted on his own responsibility. Orlando will decide whether to publish the French and British statements.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Wilson
Adriatic
M. Clemenceau
Orlando
America
Paris Follows German Delegates At Versailles
Paris reports great public interest in the German delegates at Versailles noting their arrival and lodging in two hotels with a third requisition discussed. Baron Von Leisner comments on publicity while Gen Nudant promises Marshal Foch’s representatives freedom.
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Paris
Asaocia
Prega
Parissant
Athcy
Versailles
Describ
Baron von Tersner
Washington
Delegatem
Greater Fierte
Gen Nudant
Marshal Foch
Ministers' Council Discusses Lithuania in Paris
In Paris on April 26 the council of premiers debated actions to stall Polish Lithuanian hostilities over Grodno Lithuania. Two proposed peace treaty amendments were reviewed plus the fate of enemy property in former German colonies. The panel discussed sending supplies to Bavaria and a report on German prisoners. Ambassadors from Russian authorities might be heard as experts, not for recognition.
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Associated Press
Paris
Grodno
Lithania
Council of Toreme
Bavaria
Commission
Baron Sonnino Gets A Rousing Sendoff
In Paris on April 26 an immense crowd of French and Italians cheered Baron Sonnino and Signor Salandra as they left for Rome. French Foreign Minister Pichen and Italian ambassadors were present, with Italian and French officers. Cheers for Italy and France rang out as the Italian national anthem was sung.
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Associated Press
Paris
Baron Sonnmnino
Signor Salandra
Rome
Stephen Pichen
France
United States
Italy
Fiume
Dalmatia
Peace Exposition Planned for Detroit in 1993 Move
Veroit officials announce preliminary steps toward a world peace exposition to be held in Detroit in 1993 or 1999, per Mayor James Cougena. The plan aims to showcase global harmony and cultural exchange, with details expected to follow.
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Veroit
James Cougena
Detroit
Final Scene Dramatic Meeting Between Wilson and Orlando
Paris reports the final meeting between President Wilson and Premier Orlando before Orlando's departure is highly dramatic. One version credits the Italian prime minister with challenging Wilson before the Italian people, while Wilson allegedly replied that it was Orlando's right to speak. In American circles, this version echoes Orlando's public statement about appealing directly to the people.
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Paris
Rench
Wilson
Orlando
Seaplane completes 20 hour 250 mile flight for transatlantic hope
A Hampton Roads based naval seaplane flew 250 miles in 20 hours under gale conditions, averaging over 60 mph with a crew of four led by Lieutenant Commander Grow. The test marks the longest naval seaplane flight to date and supports plans for a Newfoundland to Ireland transatlantic run by three NL seaplanes, covering about 1900 miles.
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Washington
Hampton Roads
Nave Department
Norfolk
N. C
Newfoundland
John Hl. Towers
Tl. 2B
Grow
Ireland
Mail pilot survives dramatic Belmont Park crash landing
New York April 27 Paul L Perron an aviator on a government mail service valplane descended from 2000 feet at Belmont Park after his clothing caught fire. He suffered bad burns but is expected to recover, having minimized damage by landing safely despite the engine explosion during a trial over Belmont Field.
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New York
Paul L. Perron
Belmont Park
Ferron
Belmont Field
Washington
Tie
Pantanith
Roper Extends Time For Filing Returns
Washington April 27 Extension of time from April 30 to May 31 has been allowed by International Revenue Commissioner Roper for the filing of returns covering taxes on near beer soft drinks mineral waters and a variety of manufactured articles such as automobiles. Under the new order the tax return must include April business and taxes must be paid by May 31.
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Washington
International Revenue
Roper
Pershing Arrives in Paris with Baker and Belgian Prince
General Pershing reaches Paris from Koblenz with Secretary of War Baker and Prince Charles, son of the Belgian king, amid Allied high level talks and reception.
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Pershing
Paris
Coblens
Baker
Prince Charlies
Belgium
Swindlers Buy Bonds At Profit Amid Liberty Loan Drive
News from Washington and Chicago reports the first week of a three week campaign for victory liberty loan bonds reaching $705.6 million subscribed, with the fourth loan topping $855.1 million and 14.25 percent of its quota fulfilled. St Louis leads at 30 percent, New York and Chicago show large sums, while concerns grow over scalpers and licensed buyers. Officials urge publishers to print bond market prices to protect small investors, and warn that some exchanges offer junk buyback schemes.
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Washington
Treasury
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Minneapolis
Central West
Cleveland
Betta
San Diego-Panama Canal
California
Navy Department
Illinois
Michigan
Indiana
Wisconsin
Masonic Leader A H Scroggin Dies Suddenly in Illinois
Austin H Scroggin 33rd degree Mason and grand master of the Illinois Masonic lodge died in Lexington HI after attending a funeral. Born May 12 1855 he left a widow and four children. An inquest found death from natural causes.
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Bloomington
Austin H. Scroggin
Masonic Lodge of Illinois
Lexington
L. S. VanDorah
Spafford
Hare
Railway Wage Report Details 1917 1918 Increases
Washington April 27 The railroad administration issued figures showing wage and payroll rises across classes during government control from December 1917 to January 1918. Employment climbed from 1,703,000 to 1,848,000 while aggregate payrolls jumped from 153,039,000 to 230,800,000 with an average 48 percent pay rise.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Rome Welcomes Premier Orlando With Flags and Fervor
Rome celebrated Premier Orlando with mass displays of Italian flags as cabinets, officials, and citizens filled the streets and railway station. Delegates spoke of unity and sacrifice while cheers for Italy and America echoed, banners proclaimed support for Fiume and Dalmatia, and a bomber plane hovered above.
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Associated Press
Rome
Premier Orlando
Italy
Fiume
Dalmatia
Gen. Diaz
Signor Barzilai
Orlando
Royal
Amercans
America
Death
Chamberlain Claims Used British Plane Case
Paris April 26 Captain E G Chamberlain testified at court martial that Major R S Maxwell allowed him to fly in a British airplane at Tonggin. Maxwell denied permitting the flight and said he knew Chamberlain and remembered meeting him at Toiqin. The testimony could shift the case back to London for Maxwell’s opportunity to be heard.
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Paris
E. G. Chamberlain
R. S. Maxwell
Tonggin
London
Maxwell
Chamberlain
Topqin
American Delegates Meet Talk Of Treaty Details
Paris April 26 President Wilson conferred with the full American delegation on remaining treaty details. There was no mention of the Italian situation. No official word from the Rome embassy. Later the President conferred with the American financial group.
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Associated Press
Paris
Wilson
Rome
Chicago Arrives Late In New York With Troops Aboard
The steam ship Chicago docked in New York late after arrival from Bordeaux. It carries 41 officers and 1,008 troops including lith engineers.
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New York
Chicago
R Bordeaux
Lith Engineers
Peace Council Advances Treaty Provisions After Talks
The council of three premiers Lloyd George and Clemenceau and President Wilson concluded review of reports on ports and waterways and the financial commission. They did not discuss Italian or Japanese questions. They approved adding to the treaty an article guaranteeing aerial transit over enemy territory after peace and provisions on disposition of German colonial property and German prisoners.
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Associated Press
ARIS
Council of Three
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Wilson
Financial Commission
Premier Orlando in Rome with Wilson over Fiume issue
Premier Orlando reached Rome Saturday to discuss Italy’s stance on Fiume after President Wilson’s remark. Wilson conferred with the American delegation and met Lloyd George and Clemenceau on treaty finances as commissions prepare for a plenary session and the peace pact presentation to Germany midweek.
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Associated Press
Orlando
Rome
Wilson
Italy
Fiume
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Paris
Admiral Sims Honored in Chicago for Victory Loan Support
Admiral Wil liam D Sims visited Chicago on a victory loan mission. He was greeted by prominent citizens including Major General Wood, addressed a luncheon, and reviewed over 2,000 sailors from the Great Lakes naval training station. He praised General Pershing and the British grand fleet for aiding the war effort.
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Chicago
Willam
Sims
Wood
Great Lakes
General Pershing
American Women In Paris Commend Him
Paris April 26 A group of American women in Paris en route to Berne for the international committee of women for permanent peace sessions commend President Wilson for his recent statement on Italian claims. Signers include Jane Adams and Jeannette Rankin. they praise his appeal to world public opinion in support of the league of nations and a just settlement as its prelude.
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Associated Press
Paris
International Committee of Women For Permanent Peace
Berne
Switzerland
Wilson
League of Nations
Jane Addams
Jeannette Rankin
Eye on Rome as Italy's status remains in question
Paris reports a tense peace conference as Rome’s political shift dominates talks. Italy’s delegation dwindles to subordinates while allied leaders Lloyd George and Clemenceau present a united front. Italy appears listed as a signatory in the treaty and in the league covenant with full entente status.
Legislators Agree On 2 New Congressional Districts For State
SPRINGFIELD April 27 apportionment committees in both houses have agreed on new northern Illinois congressional districts altering bills by Senator Cliffe and Representative McCabe. The eleventh district would include Pike McHenry Boone Winnebago counties. The twelfth would cover Kane Ber r ally and DuPage. The twenty sixth district would comprise Will Grundy and LaSalle. A separate bill from Representative Vick ers targets Chinese laundries in living quarters and bans laundering rooms from housing clothing with water in the mouth.
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Springfield
Til
Illinois
Cliffe
McCabe
Hth
fPake
Mcflenry
Boone
Winnebago
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Lithuania
Baron Sonnino
NAVY
Munich
Berlin
Marienplatz
A. H. Scroggin
Brotherhoods and Allied
Taylor
Quincy Whig
Quincy
H. T. Nielsen
Council of 3
Admiral Sims
League
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