Terms of Peace Not the Kind Wanted by Hung
The Dierman cabinet devoted under an hour to frame its reply to the entente invitation to Versailles for peace terms. Officials fear no agreement will meet the Germans fourteen points as the four power council moves on, signaling the Entente’s reluctance to negotiate along Wilson’s terms.
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Tay Associated Press
Birlin
Dierman
Entente
Versailles
Associated Press
Council of Four
Wilson
Campaign Opens for Victory Liberty Loan in Capital
Washington April 21 House to house canvassing begins across communities to raise quotas for the Victory Liberty Loan on opening day and save the rest of the three week period for subscriptions. The method, perfected by 100 or more cities during the Fourth Liberty Loan, is now used by many town groups with canvassing committees trained for a strong start. Oversubscriptions will be rejected, so communities aim to meet but not exceed their allotments.
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Associated
Washington
Decisive Battle Looms Outside Munich
The government forces outside Munich gain 3,000 Württemberg troops arrival. Battle preparations advance in the city as food shortages worsen. Hoffmann government extends limited aid to women and children, while Communists deny and Spar tacans counter that food is plentiful and troops refuse to free the people.
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Associated Press
Munich
Transport George Washington Reaches France
Brest reports the transport George Washington has arrived in France after sailing from New York on President Wilsons orders. The voyage underscores American support for Allied efforts during the war and signals continuing military and diplomatic coordination between the United States and France.
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Brest
George Washington
New York
France
Wilson
Justice to Handle Wartime Prohibition Enforcement
The Department of Justice may take over wartime prohibition enforcement when it begins July 1 under the Overman act. President Wilson could be urged to assign duties from Internal Revenue to Justice, as agents become available after war work ends.
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Associated Press
Banner
Washington
Department of Justice
Wilson
Europe
Lim
Internal Revenue
Roper
Palmer
Deaths Surpass Births in Civil Registry History
London reports that in the last quarter of 1904 the death rate exceeded births for the first time in civil registration history. The War Office notes a drop in physicians from the army and attributes rising death tolls to physician shortages. Only about 1,500 doctors remained to serve post demobilization of 1.76 million men.
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London
Meath
War Office
Brent
Alateh
Explosive Ban to Be Removed Soon
The Associated Press reports that the explosives ban, a wartime measure to keep dangerous materials from dynameters and enemy agents, will cease to be effective on the declaration of peace. Van H Manning, director of the Bureau of Mines, notes enforcement review in a report to the Interior secretary.
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Fiy Associated Press
Bannery Washington
van H. Manning
Bureau of Mines
Secretary of the Interior
German envoy to Versailles peace congress named in Washington
Doctor Von Thaimhaugen, named by Paris dispatches as a German delegate to the Versailles peace congress, formerly led the German embassy in Washington as chancellor and chief aide to Count Von Bernstain while the ambassador was away.
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Chin Rantford
Doctor von Thaimhaugen
Paris
Versailles
Washington
Count von Bernsteint
Prospect for Loan Campaign Sparks Washington Opening
Washington observed the Liberty Loan campaign opening with excitement on the treasury steps. An airplane delivered a Liberty Loan oration via wireless apparatus while an orator spoke to the crowd below.
Benson Awarded Distinguished Service Medal
Admiral Benson, chief of the Naval Operations, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by order of President Wilson. He is currently in Paris and the ceremony is expected after his return to the United States.
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Associated Press
Bannery Washington
Admiral Benson
Naval Operation
Preai‘dent Wilson
Italy Faces Delays Over Peace Treaty Claims
Paris dispatches report Italy’s demands on the Dalmatian coast unresolved as the Council of Four delays signing the 1915 London treaty base. Talks in Paris involve France Great Britain and Italy with Russia about the Adriatic issue while Wilson misses the session amid doubts a full treaty can be ready by Friday.
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Italy
Council OF Four
Wilson
Associated Press
Italia
Rome
Siume
Dalmacian
Paris
France
Great Britain
Will Take Up The Question Of Making The Treaty Public
Paris April 21 The council of four at the peace conference will consider making the treaty public after delivery to the German delegates. American delegates with press advisors favor simultaneous distribution beginning with a 250 word official summary, then a 5000 word summary, and finally the full text. The League covenant text has already been telegraphed to Washington awaiting Wilson's word to release it. The final dispatch could reach the United States in four to five hours if wires are clear.
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Associated Press
Paris
Lloyd George
Orlando
Clemenceau
Wilson
Associates
Council of Four
Te Uy
United States
League of Nations
Washington
Two Ohio Counties Now Over the Top
Cleveland dispatch reports both Ohio counties have surpassed the top threshold as the Victory Lawn campaign begins. Officials note rapid support across jurisdictions with early indications of strong mobilization and organized activity in outreach efforts.
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Ohio
Campaign pledges rise in several counties across states
District reports three counties already over the top with pledges. Bourbon County Kentucky Miami County Ohio and Morrow County Ohio show early support figures. Balt more Ohio Pairfield and other areas pledged long before opening campaign hours.
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Burbon County
Kentucky
Miami County
Ohio
Morrow County
Baltmore
Oho
Pairfield County
Anl Fis Nuota
Jong
Communists fail in attempted seizure of government
Vienna reports indicate the communist bid to seize power failed as Hungarian agitators were rounded up and arrests of organizers began following the attempt in the capital.
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Vienna
Aus Ori Oyltetors
Telephone Workers Strike Settled
An agreement reached by the strike committee and telephone company officials ends the walkout. Union members are ordered to return to their old jobs at 3 PM today after a Dass meeting.
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Associated Press
Bostoon
Dass
State troops guard Virginia court in Morris murder case
Stentzville Va April 21 state troops were on guard today when the circuit court opened and Edgar Morris son of a Green county deputy sheriff faced two counts of murder amid threats of a Hillsboro style attack as the Allen clan had done seven years ago.
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Associated Press
Stentzville
Edgar Morris
Green County
Hillsboro
Allen
Russian dem and plan presented to Peace Conference
The Russian embassy disclosed the outline of a plan presented to the Paris Peace Conference by Russia’s representatives. It asks recognition of Russia as a de facto government.
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Benner
Washington
Russia
Paris
Vienna to be second capital of Germany plan
Berlin April 21 The government outlines a plan to recognize Vienna as a second capital of Germany by allowing President Wichert to reside there part of the year transfer imperial treaties and even hold some meetings of the Nations Assembly there.
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Associated Press
Bannery
Berlin
Vienage
Germany
Wichert
Mansfield Missionary Sentenced by Japanese Court
Dispatches from Washington state Rev. Elioy Mowery of Mansfield Ohio, an American missionary to Korea, was accused of letting his home be used as a meeting place by Korean revolution leaders. He received a six month sentence but remains on bail pending a new trial after a Japanese court trial.
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Associated Press
The
Banner
Washington
State Departments
Elioy Mowery
Mansfield
Ohio
Korea
Mr. Mowery
Germanys reply awaited on peace conference power
Paris April 21 The German reply to the council of four ultimatum is awaited by peace conference circles. It is believed Germany will send delegates to Versailles with only messenger powers, a move that could affect the peace program at the congress.
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Associated Press
Paris
Germany
Council of Four
Gates
Versailles
Toll rate cases set for May hearing in telecom dispute
The U S Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments on May 5 in test cases from South Dakota and Massachusetts about the Postmaster General Burleson authority to raise interstate telephone toll rates.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court Today
South Dakota
Massachusetts
Burleson
American Vets Parade In New York
New York on April 21 hosted a parade of American veterans from the Piave campaign and Ohio’s 32nd Infantry. About ten thousand New Yorkers and delegations from Ohio watched as the regiment passed Fifth Avenue. General Guglielmotti at Central Park presented Colonel Wallace and the unit with commemorative medals honoring Americans who served in Italy.
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Associated Press
New York
Austria
Italy
Ohio
32 Infantry
Fifth Avenue
Central Park
Guglielmotti
Wallace
Former congressman dies in Washington after long service
Washington reports Richard W. Austin former representative from the Second Tennessee district died in Washington from peritonitis. His body was moved to the Austin home in Knoxville for funeral services. A separate note from Findlay says Hamesele county jail has been empty for a month with little likelihood of a grand jury during April term.
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Richard W. Austin
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Knoxville
Hamesele
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