Ocean Aviator Falls Into Sea Near Holyhead During Transatlantic Bid
Major J. C. P. Wood and navigator Capt. C. C. Wylie fell into the Irish Sea near Holyhead while en route from Eastchurch to begin a transatlantic flight. Both were uninjured. the machine was towed into Holyhead by a destroyer and may be repaired for a Monday start. Lancaster Parker, another Eastchurch flyer, was reported safe later.
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J. C. P Wood
Eastchurch
England
Irish Sea
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C. C. Wylie
Holyhead
Wylie
Curragh
Wood
W. G. Kemp
London
Daily Mail
Lancaster Parker
Paisley
Sheerness
Thames
Liverpool
German Agent Tries to Set Fire Afloat on Patrol Vessel
A German agent aboard the transport Patricia attempted arson as it neared Boston with about 3000 American soldiers aboard. Crew quashed the blaze and the suspect Fisher was placed in irons. The man, once a second officer on a German merchant ship, was among five Germans sent to monitor Hamburg America Line property. The Patricia, from Hamburg, is among the first German merchant ships turned over to the Allies and used as a transport from Brest.
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Thank W. Cavanaugh
One Hundred and Second Field Artillery
Fisher
Patricia
Hamburg
Brest
Germans Seize Libau Port and Overthrow Lettish Government
German and Baltic German troops captured Libau on Wednesday, defeating Lettish reserve forces, disarming and interning them. The Lettish interior minister and several officials were reportedly arrested as German forces took control of the city, which is now held and patrolled by German troops.
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Copenhagen
Libau
Lettish
Libai
Quiet Restored in Spain Telegraphs Resume
Madrid reports the government has begun restoring normal telegraph service across Spain after recent strikes. Overall calm returns as work continues to reestablish steady communications nationwide.
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Spain
Madrid
Wrestler Richard Paiser Dies From Neck Injury
Richmond news confirms Chicago wrestler Richard Paiser died in a local hospital from neck injuries sustained in a match with Young Caesar at a theater. The incident occurred Thursday night after the bout and left Paiser fatally injured.
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Richmond
Richard Paiser
Chicago
Young Caesar
Plan for Exile of Ex Kaiser Faces Objections in Belgium Debate
Paris reports divided views on whether Belgium should prosecute former German emperor William II and other political offenders. A two class framework separates military offenders from political figures, with extradition as a policy aim. Separately Marshal Foch aides draft contingency if Germany refuses to sign peace, including possible occupation and blockade.
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Council of Four
Belgium
Ludendorff
Tirpitz
William
Bethmann Hollweg
Napoleon I
Napoleon
St. Helena
Europe
Marshal Foch
Germany
Gerany
Barnes Named Wheat Chief
Julius H. Barnes, president of the Federal Grain Corporation, named wheat director of the United States by President Wilson. He will direct the 1919 wheat crop and administer the $1,000,000,000 fund for government guaranteed price. Hoover recommendation aided selection.
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New York
Juliush. Barnes
Federal Grain Corporation
United States
The
Food Administration
Barnes
Congress
Herbert Hoover
Pro German Activity Charged Against Missionaries
Washington reports state department forwarded charges of pro-German activity by American missionaries in Bulgaria and northern Persia to the American Board of Foreign Missions. Official sources confirm the dispatch.
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Washington
U. S. Aviators Are Safe Reported Missing
Washington April 19 Lieutenants Otto and Parker and Mechanician Hornby army flyers reported missing with the big plane HS 2 between Bluefields Nicaragua and Havana Cuba are safe.
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Washington
Otto and
Parker
Mechanician
Hornby
Bluefields
Nicaragua
Havana
Cuba
Munich seeks loan with pledges of woodlands to Italy
Berlin reports the communist government in Munich opened negotiations with Italy to pledge valuable woodlands belonging to Munich as security for a loan of 1,000,000,000 marks.
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Munich
Italy
Berlin
Lloyd George Pleads For Space To Complete Peace Efforts
Prime Minister Lloyd George told the Commons that Russia remains tense but bolshevism wanes as allied Russia aid continues. He said Paris peace delegates have a clear unified stance on key Germany peace questions and expect to present demands next week. He defended the league of nations as saving time and urged patience for ongoing deliberations amid global upheaval.
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London
Lloyd George
Russia
Paris
Germany
House of Commons
Congress
League of Nations
League
Great Britain
United States
Europe
Secretary Daniels Sees Marines in Coblenz Fort
Secretary Josephus Daniels witnessed American marines on duty from Ehrenbreitstein fortress in Coblenz with patrol boats on the Rhine Moselle junction. He toured underground passages funded by German reparations and viewed the quarters where German troops once housed amid U S artillerymen preparations.
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Ehrenbreitstein
Moselle and
Rhine
Josephus Daniels
United States Navy
Daniels
France
Reds in Vienna Are Curbed
Bolshevik sympathizers tried to storm the Austrian parliament building in Vienna but were dispersed with a few wounded. The city remained generally quiet with no special excitement.
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Vienna
Gerard Urges Feeding Germany to Foil Bolshevism
James W. Gerard former ambassador to Berlin told a Victory Liberty Loan rally in Des Moines Indiana that America must feed Germany to save itself from Bolshevik menace. He argued relief to Germany would curb communist influence and protect the nation.
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Gerard
Des Moines
America
Germany
James W. Gerard
Berlin
Munich in Chaos as All Work Stops and Trains Cease
Copenhagen dispatch says Munich is in anarchy with work halted trains stopped robberies looting banks and threats. The First infantry regiment reportedly joined the Spartacans as government troops lose ground at Munich central station.
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Munich
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Spartacans
Berlin
Nuremburg
Russia
Central Council
Germany
Magdeburg
Weimar
Lokal Anzeiger
Vienna
Achtuhrblatt
Herr Boehm
Budapest
Archduke Joseph
Alexander Wekerle
Baron Joseph Szteprenyi
German forces seize Brunswick chief of police amid revolt
Copenhagen reports German troops occupy Brunswick without opposition and arrest Robert Emil Eichhorn former Berlin police chief who led the capital's communist uprising before Liebknecht and Luxemburg deaths. Eichhorn attempted escape by plane but was forced down. now jailed.
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Copenhagen
Brunswick
Robert Emil Eichhorn
Berlin
Karl Liebknecht
Rosa Luxemburg
Merker
Eichhorn
Herr Eichhorn
War must stop to feed Russia say big four
Paris April 19 The big four reply to Dr Fridtjof Nansen on neutral oversight of feeding starving Russians. They insist Russia must return to peace first, otherwise relief would be impossible despite humanitarian efforts.
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Paris
Fridtjof Nansen
Russia
Five Years for Mail Fraud Convicts Sentenced
Frederick Gondorf alias Fred Grant of New York John Connell and William Silva of Newport Kentucky were convicted of using the mails to defraud Frank Kaiser of West Hoboken New Jersey of 25000 dollars. They received five year terms in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta and were fined 2000 dollars each.
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Frederick Gondorf
Fred Grant
New York
John Connell
William Silva
Newport
Frank Kaiser
West
Hoboken
N. J
Atlanta
Wilson Orders Price Stabilization Talks Reopened
Washington April 21 President Wilson directs the industrial board of the department of commerce and the railroad administration to reopen discussion on price stabilization seeking common ground and agreement.
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Wilson
Industrial Board
The
Department of Commerce
Railroad Administration
Gould Granted Divorce in Paris Court
Frank J. Gould was granted a decree of divorce from Edith Kelly Gould a former New York show girl. The couple married nine years ago after his first wife divorced him and named an actress as co-respondent.
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F. J. Gould
Paris
Frank J. Gould
Edith Kelly Gould
New York
Pan American Aeronautics Convention To Be Held At Atlantic City
Washington reports Atlantic City New Jersey will host the Pan American Aeronautics convention and exhibition in May drawing American and foreign representatives. Capt Charles J Glidden notes aviation progress since the war and predicts a national aerial service with trunk lines reaching many towns. The government seeks 15000 air service recruits for one to three years with pay clothing rations and flight training offered.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Charles J. Glidden
United States Air Service
Military Aeronautics
United States Flying School
Southerfield
Suuys
United States
Atantic
Secretary Baker Talks Troop Return From Europe
Paris reports the United States will ship 275000 troops home this month with 250000 in May and 300000 in June. Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, arriving from Brest, says the Rhine defense would use volunteers only if an agreement is reached. He plans to visit Coblenz with General Pershing and return to the U S within ten days, noting no decision on docks and warehouses disposition.
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Paris
United States
Europe
Newton D. Baker
Brest
Rhine
Baker
France
Coblenz
Pershing
Watch Cleaning Advice From London Daily Express
A reader recounts a Daily Express tip about cleaning watches by washing the watch in gasoline and hanging it to dry. The anecdote notes a shop assistant once in the reader's company was invalid and recalls a common, cheap method that dries quickly, with a joking reference to bills.
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London Daily Express
Hoover forecast of wheat demand and Europe needs in 1919
The article argues that the 1919 wheat price guarantee may not burden the treasury as demand rises. It cites Hoover’s view that no 1918 surplus exists and Europe will need more food due to war losses, with Germany and other nations potentially unable to feed themselves. It notes Australia’s spoiled stock and predicts high farm prices, urging Canada to expand Western settlement to meet demand.
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United States
Treasury
Hoover
Germany
Austria
Poland
Italy
India
Europe
Russia
Bulgaria
Serbia
Roumania
Canada
Typewriter humor and medicine ad in 19th century dialogue
A fragmenting dialogue notes Jebbs learning to run a typewriter and discusses the hunt and poke system versus touch typing. An accompanying medical ad touts Dr. Peery's Dead Shot claiming a single dose cleans worms or tapeworms, emphasizing trial before belief.
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Jebbs
Brown
Lady of House and Begging Bill Conversation
A clipped overheard exchange features a noblewoman and a beggar billter dialogue about work and love. The fragment suggests social tension and class humor rather than a plot.
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