Immigration after the War Draws French Opinions
Western Newspaper Union News Service reports France sees less interest in emigration to the United States as war ends. French migration to America remains under 10,000 annually. some experts warn liberation of millions of soldiers may flood labor markets, prompting many to seek higher wages in the United States during reconstruction.
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Union News Service
Paris
United States
France
America
Belgium
Labor Secretary Sees Slowing Immigration Postwar
William B. Wilson, secretary of labor, argues that postwar economic and industrial strain abroad, plus stricter emigration bans and U S admission limits for incompents, will reduce immigration for decades. He predicts higher wages and greater leverage for workers, while war shattered countries seek labor to rebuild infrastructure and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Willam B. Wilson
Villa calls for peace conference in Mexico
General Villa has notified Washington on behalf of the Mexican revolutionary forces that he telegraphed General Carranza urging a conference for restoring peace and constitutional government. The move follows President Wilsons warning that if Mexican factions fail to agree, the United States may take action to relieve suffering and end further devastation.
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Washington
United States
Villa
Carranza
Mexico
Wilson
Garibaldi and family enlist amid cheers in Rome
General Riciotti Garibaldi with Colonel Peppina Garibaldi and two sons join the army service as crowds greet them with enthusiasm in Rome.
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Rome
Riciotti Garibaldi
Peppina Garibaldi
Storm Claims Dozen Lives Across Wisconsin Iowa and Minnesota
A western Wisconsin storm Friday night left twelve dead with seven in the Ferryville area and five near Lansing Iowa. About thirty were injured, many seriously, and treated in La Crosse hospitals.
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Wisconsin
LaCrosse
Wis
Minnesota
Iowa
Ferryville
Lansing
la Crosse
General Obregon Loses an Arm in Battle at Leon
Washington reports General Obregon, Carranza's commander against Villa at Leon, lost his right arm after a shell wounded him on the firing line. He refused to quit command until victory was assured, and the wound nearly cost him his life.
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Obregon
Washington
General Obregon
Carranza
Villa
Leon
Carranza Agency
Germans Sink Vessel Erna Boldt Off Harwich
The British ship Erna Boldt has been torpedoed and sunk off Harwich by a German submarine. Crew members were saved. Once a German steamer, she was captured and used by Britain, 1045 net tons, 260 feet, built in 1908. Rescue of crews from trawlers Qui Vive and Edward noted by dispatch.
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London
Harwich
Edward
Bryan appeals for peace amid German note crisis
William J. Bryan issues an appeal to the American people and to German Americans urging influence on the German government to avert war. He resigns as secretary of state after criticizing the old diplomatic system and promotes persuasion over force as a path toward world peace.
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Union News Service
Washington
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Germany
Prince of Peace
United States
Optimism High in Washington Over Germany US War Zone Talks
Officials here express stronger optimism than since the sea zone dispute with Germany began that the German US controversy may end peacefully. The note from Ambassador Gerard to Berlin is seen as friendly and opening a path to a satisfactory solution with honor to both nations.
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Germany
United States
Berlin
Gerard
Criticizes War Conduct During Debates on Mobilization Bill
In Paris the chamber of deputies debates M Dalbier's mobilization bill. Deputy Durafour argues France has vast factories and skilled engineers. He cites Germany raising Essen workers to 120,000, blaming France's mobilization for pulling workers from industry and overloading the front with inadequate supplies.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Dalbier
Durafour
France
Germany
Essen
Unlikely Entry of Bulgaria and Romania Haunts War Talk
Berlin dispatch to the Cologne Gazette says Bulgaria and Romania are unlikely to join the Allies. The Balkans see the political weather clearing. Romania rejected the Entente’s first offer and Bulgaria, aligned with Romania, may also reject them.
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Cologne
Bulgaria
Rumania
Berlin
Cologne Gazette
Balkans
Fall Caused Steckelberg's Death at Nebraska Hospital
A coroner's jury in Norfolk Nebraska found Charlies Steckelberg died from a fall to a cement floor after a scuffle with assistant farmer foreman Edward E Newson at the state hospital for the insane. The foreman attempted to restrain the patient with no violence intended. County Attorney Dowling called the inquest.
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Norfolk
Neb
State Hospital
Charlies Streckelberg
Wakefield
Edward E. Newson
Dowling
Will Pay for the Frye
Washington notes Germany interprets the 1828 Prussian American treaty to permit destruction of American vessels carrying contraband. Payment is promised for the destruction, but Germany denies that a violation occurred and asserts the right to destroy as a logical inference from treaty language.
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Frye
Washington
Germany
W. H. Frye
Prinz Leuel Friedrich
United States
Germany Acknowledges Role in Ellispontos Sinking
The German government admits responsibility for the April 18 torpedoing of the Greek steamer Ellispontos in the North Sea. It agrees to compensate vessel owners, with compensation to be fixed by two experts, one Greek and one German.
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Athens
North Sea
Lincoln People Surprised by Secretary's Resignation
Lincoln Neb. residents react with surprise as the secretary who helped make Wilson president resigns from the cabinet. Republicans and democrats doubt impact on negotiations with Germany but expect wide political repercussions.
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Lincoln
Bryan
Wilson
Germany
Francis Colagos Chazare Elected Provisional President
The convention government of Mexico awaits the significance of Francis Colagos Chazare's election as provisional president with Villa-Zapata support. He succeeded Roque Garza after Gutierrez's death. former Vera Cruz governor under Madero, now described as a Villa ally.
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Washington
Francis Colagos Chazare
Convention
Mexico
Villa-Zapata
Chazare
Roque Garza
Eulalio Gutierrez
Vera Cruz
Madero
Villa
Suspect Flatiron Incident Rocky Domestic Dispute
Dialogue shows a courtroom exchange about a domestic dispute where a weapon was seized and a flatiron may have been used to smooth tensions. The plaintiff and judge discuss whether the wife actually used the weapon or merely picked up the flatiron in the heated moment.
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Flatiron
Who Struck Billy Patterson in a Local Case
The article recounts an assault case where an arrest was made, the magistrate held the accused for the grand jury, an indictment followed, and trial resulted in a conviction. An appeal is slated for next fall while the defendant is released on habeas corpus with an alibi, damages odds cited.
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Billy Patterson
Billy
Soap and Ointment Offer for Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Cuticura soap to cleanse and purify and Cuticura ointment to soothe and heal. It promises relief, rest, and sleep and speedy healing in many cases of eczema and rashes, even after other remedies fail. Sample free by mail with a book, requests by postcard to Cuticura Dept XY Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Adv
Pertinent Query and Witty Maxims
A collection of quips and adages. The remarks include Omar on money, Henry on temptations, a doctor’s warning for eye health, and a saying that a close friend won’t lend money. It also notes the idea that between two evils some choose wrongly and that a close friend is one who won’t lend money.
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Omar
Henry
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Testimonials
Cleveland and Hanover residents report relief from female ailments after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They credit the product with easing side pains and avoiding surgery, praising its effectiveness and offering personal endorsements.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
C. H. Grirrirh
Tant
Hanover
Corporn
Apa
WILT
Walnut St
Hanover, Pa
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