Peace by Easter and the Paris negotiations progress
Paris amid peace talks with Germany dominates the week as delegates must meet by April 20 and a complete treaty is debated. Optimistic reports say key issues from reparations to the Adriatic frontier may resolve before week’s end, with a league of nations meeting and Lloyd George urging patience.
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Paris
Adriatic
Dickerings
League
League of Nations
Lloyd George
Les Matin
Germany
Prs
Americans all manifestations rally in New York theater
In New York a mass meeting drew representatives from twenty nine racial divisions and forty two nationalities to declare Americans first. They adopted pledges to purchase Victory loan bonds in the next campaign and urge others to join the effort.
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York
America
Ford
Cam
Aldermen Adopt Resolution Denouncing Nation Prohibition
In Lours on April 7 the board passed a resolution denouncing the national prohibition act by a 25 to 1 vote. The resolution states opposition to the laws effective July 1 and authorizes transmission to Kent Wilson in New York.
Wilson Sick with Severe Cold at Paris White House
President Wilson is bedbound in Paris with a severe cold. Rear Admiral Grayson and I. M. House report limited activity as days of council work continue amid chilly, rainy weather. Only essential officials visit. conditions deemed not critically serious.
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Paris
Wilson
White House
Council of Four
Grayson
Admiral Grayson
I. M. House
Albert
Belgium
Supreme Council
E. M. House
Washington
Mexico Signals Friendlier Stance Toward Foreign Investment
Washington reports from Mexico City indicate a sudden shift in sentiment toward foreign investment amid the 1917 constitution era. Officials expect Congress to ease hostility, with Mexico likely to recognize vested rights of foreigners and respect international law.
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Washington
Mexico City
Republic
Mexico
Congress
State Department
Mexican Congress
British Captain Fryatt Trial Opens in Berlin
A national court martial opened to investigate the 1916 execution of Capt. Charles Fryatt of the British mercantile marine. British, French and other foreign representatives attended with many witnesses including Captain Danzier of U-33.
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Berlin
Charles Fryatt
British Mercantile Marine
Great Britain
France
Danzier
Korean Battalion Crosses Tumankang River Into Korea
A cable dispatch reports a 601 man Korean battalion fully armed crossed the Tumankang river from Manchuria into Korea and pledged not to return until Korea is free.
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San Francisco
Tumankang River
Manchuria
Korea
Policeman Killed by Bandits in Pittsburgh Hold Up
Policeman Robert M. Hamilton was shot and killed in Pittsburgh on April 7 during a restaurant hold up. Peter Sampus, a waiter, was probably fatally wounded, and a trio of bandits was involved in the attempted robbery.
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Pittsburgh
Robert M. Hamilton
Peter Sampus
Philippine mission told independence is hoped by Baker
Washington April 7 Secretary Baker told the Philippine special mission that he spoke President Wilsons mind in favor of granting complete independence to the Filipinos. He said the mission could carry home word that Americans love liberty enough to share it and read the presidents letter hoping the mission would bring about the aims of the legislature joint resolution.
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Washington
Baker
Wilson
Europe
More Yanks Sent to Russia in North Russia Action
London reports British authorities anxious over Murmansk region. announcement says British reinforcements will follow the American troops already heading to North Russia. Archangel notes repeated Bolshevik attacks on Obozerskaia line repulsed by allied forces on Tuesday.
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London
Murmansk
Russia
Archangel
Obozerskaia
Transport Scranton Towed Into Port After Distress
The transport Scranton, far east of Sandy Hook on March 27 en route to Brest, was towed into New York by naval tugs after rudder trouble. Three crew members died when a small boat capsized during an attempt to carry a line to El Sol which stood by.
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New York
Scranton
Sandy Hook
Brest
Homecoming Yankee Division Arrives in Boston
The first 6 000 of the homecoming Yankee division arrived on the transport Mount Vernon in Boston. The report notes the return of American troops from overseas and marks the latest phase of postwar demobilization.
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Boston
Mount Vernon
Rochester
Minn
Isaac van Domlin
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Minnesota
Cairo
Egypt
H. H. Allenby
Adis Abura
Abyssinia
Johannes I
Theodore
Providence
R. I
Beeckman
General Assembly
United States Supreme Court
New York
Rome
Three Hundred and Thirty-second Infantry
Austria
Flyers Killed in Texas During World War I Service
Records from Fort Worth air fields show 106 enlisted men died between November 7, 1917, and April 1, 1919 as flying activity halted and all servicemen were discharged.
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Texas
Fort Worth
Tex
Daniels Welcomed in Rome
Josephus Daniels secretary of the navy arrived in Rome and was met by American ambassador Thomas Nelson Page and Italian minister of marine Vice Admiral Delbono.
Germans Move Toward Frankfort as Spartacan Unrest Grows
German troops near Coblenz push toward Frankfort to quell Spartacan unrest after workers form mobs in the city. A 10 000 strong crowd robs a warehouse and fights street battles as disorder spreads to Stuttgart and other German cities.
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Coblenz
Frankfort
Mayence
Tenth Army
Vossische Zeitung
Stuttgart
damages awarded in Black Tom explosion case
Supreme Court awards 413390 to B H Howell Son Co against Lehigh Valley railroad. Sugar stored in Lehigh warehouses in Jersey City was damaged when Black Tom explosion disrupted New York harbor in July 1916.
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Jersey City
N. J
Japanese rush to the U S naturalization in Hawaii
Japanese who served in the United States army in Hawaii are leaving for California and other coast points as soon as they obtain citizenship papers. Rich ard Halsey, immigration inspector, says several score have already left or secured passage as they become eligible.
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Honolulu
T. H
United States
Hawaii
California
Richard Halsey
United States Immigration
Fierce Fight at Sensburg Reported in Sensburg actions
Copenhagen April 4. Berlin Lokal Anzeiger says government troops clashed with disorderly elements in Sensburg sixty six miles southeast of Koenigsberg. Several hours of fighting used machine guns and hand grenades.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Lokal Anzelger
Whoenigs- Derg
Sensburg
Koenigsberg
U S Sailors Arrive Homeward from Queenstown
One thousand American sailors reached Liverpool on Wednesday after arriving from Queenstown and await passage home. Captain Pringle of the U S N, praised by British admiralty officials for his able leadership, sailed yesterday.
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Liverpool
Queenstown
Pringle
U.S. N
Woman Suffrage Wins in Tennessee Legislature
Nashville April 7. The house passed a bill granting women the right to vote in all municipal elections in the state and for presidential electors by a 54 to 32 vote. The measure now moves to the senate for consideration.
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Nashville
Tenn
House Representatives
Chicago Millwork Supply cited for false advertising
The Chicago Millwork Supply company a mail order lumber concern has been cited by the federal trade commission to make answers to charges that it has caused false advertising.
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Chicago
Chicago Millwork Supply Company
Federal ‘Trade Commission
Yanks in Peril Near Archangel Region
British and American forces in Archangel area face heavy Bolshevik assaults amid ice bound conditions. About 3 000 to 4 000 Americans mostly from Michigan and Wisconsin continue to hold lines with French British and Russian units. Brig Gen W P Richardson slated to command with 200 troops en route as evacuation plans are discussed.
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London
Archangel
War Office
Michigan
Wisconsin
Odozerskaia
Odozerskain
Bolshoii Ozera
Seletzkoe
Murmansk
White Sea
Odessa
Bolshoia Ozera
Paris
Russia
W. P. Richardson
North
Left Bank Rhine Neutralized Until Indemnities Paid
Paris reports that the council of four plans neutralizing the left bank of the Rhine until Germany pays the peace indemnities. French Belgian troops to hold the area while U S forces leave after the treaty and Britain lacks troops for Rhine garrisons. Belgian King Albert's Paris visit is linked to Belgian troop assignments.
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Paris
Council of Four
Rhine
Germany
United States
Europe
England
Albert
Belgium
Head of Tobacco Firm Dies
Robert David Lewis, vice president of Liggett & Myers tobacco, died in a St Louis hospital after an appendicitis operation. He was seventy two.
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St. Louis
Robert David Lewis
Liggett & Myers 'Tobacco Company
Convict Two in Krueger Murder Case
Neillsville Wisconsin April 7 Frank and Leslie Krueger were convicted of murdering Harry Jenssen Withee station agent last fall while their mother Caroline Krueger was acquitted.
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Krueger
Neillsville
Wis
Frank
Leslie Krueger
Harry Jenssen ‘Withee
Caroline Krueger
How Can You Tell Your Favorite Tobacco
Smokers can judge tobacco by smell without lighting it. The text explains tobaccos use flavorings to improve burn and taste, highlighting Tuxedo Tobacco with Burley tobacco and chocolate flavor as a distinct fragrance.
The Usual Thing at the Petunia tavern
A landlord jokes that by spring garden talk will fill the court house area with plans about profitable vegetables. Genteel observers mock the delay between talking of gardening and actually doing it, noting plans persist yet actions lag.
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Petunia
Kansas City Star
Secret of youth via poison elimination and Haarlem Oil
An advertisement touts toxin removal to preserve youth and kidney health. It claims Haarlem Oil Capsules strengthen vitality, nerves, and muscles, and asserts Dutch reliability with over 200 years of use. Available from druggists in sealed three sizes.
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Haarlem
Holland
Officer Candidate Loses Commission After Confusing Drill
At a training school a young officer candidate led a company of new men in a drill. He ordered a company maneuver and threw the men out of formation. After failing to restore order he shouted for them to return to position as they were ten minutes earlier, and wondered why he did not receive his commission.
Dead Shot by Dr Peery Promises Quick Health Aid
Advertisement claims one bottle of Dr Peerys Dead Shot saves money time anxiety and health with a single dose and no castor oil required.
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Dr. Peery
Thrifty Woman Says Price Declarations Stir Caution
A thrifty woman complains that price down promises are well meant but tend to scare purchasers into hurried buying as stores announce expected declines. She argues the announcements encourage others to make hay while the sun shines.
Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Ad Card
An advertisement promotes Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a health aid. It claims to regulate the liver bowels and stomach and presents a persuasive sales pitch typical of early medicinal product ads.
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Doctor Pierce
Work reveals different hands in Maud Whetcham tale
In the excerpt Maud Whetcham’s hands are described as showing no toil while the other hand with an engagement ring on it signals a contrasting life moment. The lines hint at social or personal expectations surrounding marriage and labor.
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Maud Whetcham
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