Clark outlines postwar land drainage and South American trade plan
Clark argues for adopting Secretary Lane's plan to reclaim land for farms to aid discharged soldiers and job seekers, citing a Mississippi basin example and potential state creation. He warns Congress must address postwar demobilization and unemployment by pursuing practical drainage and land development. He also urges expanding American trade with South America to boost production and employment, noting low current share and the need for ships and broader business ties.
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Congress
Lane
Ito
Mississippi
Missouri
Clark
South America
America
South A America
Daily Express Says Allied Troops In Russia Must Not Be Used
London editorial urges end to punitive Allied expedition in Russia. It insists British soldiers should be withdrawn to avoid peril from bolshevism and condemns further military ventures.
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Russia
London
Daily Express
The Sporting Parson Everard Arrested in Lordon Case
The Rev. Everard, army chaplain known as the sporting parson, was arrested and detained in Lordon. Military authorities filed a charge, but details were not disclosed. He previously toured the United States in Langtry's company.
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Everard
Lordon
United States
Langtry
Belgium Wins Priority Claim in Paris Talks
Paris April 4 big four has granted Belgium’s claim of priority payment from Germany. King Albert flew from Brussels to Paris pressing Belgium’s demands. Wilson advisers urge justice for Albert. Reported Belgium to receive 500 million dollars. Conference outlook remains uncertain with reports on Saar valley, reparations, and League of Nations drafts.
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Paris
Big Four
Belgium
Germany
Albert
Brussels
Wilson
Saare Valley
League of Nations
Geneva
Lenine
League of Nations’ Commission
Bavaria Seeks Pact With Russia During Grain Shortage
Berlin reports Bavarian government negotiating with Russia to secure grain as entente food shipments prove insufficient. Berlin communist paper claims a German Russian alliance is forming with plans for a White Guard in Berlin and a Russian Red Cross recruiting in Berlin led by Col. Suistunoff. It says 2000 czarists have arrived aiming to topple the Soviet government and more.
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Alfred G. Andersen
Berlin
London
Russia
Munich
Communists
Hindenburg
Scheidémann
Clemenceau
Red Cross
Suistunoff
Libau
Denial of Kara Georgovitchs' Deposition in Belgrade
Reports from Rome claimed the Kara Georgovitch dynasty was deposed and a republic proclaimed in Belgrade, capital of the Kingdom of Serbs Croats and Slovenes. S. V. Grouitch, minister, emphatically denied the reports stating the rumor has no foundation in fact.
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Belgrade
Washington
Rome
Karageorgovitchs
S. V. Grouitch
Rockefeller Jr Says Bolshevism Won't Take Hold Here
New Haven April 4 John D Rockefeller Jr asserts Bolshevism unlikely to gain traction in the United States as wage earners see capital treating labor fairly He argues industrial peace rests on capital and labor practicing the golden rule and personal contact between owners and workers to avoid distrust strikes and lockouts He cites a France YMCA camp anecdote where a soldier recognizes him as a real person not a devil and emphasizes the need for humane relations in business to prevent unrest.
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New Haven
United States
John D. Rockefeller
Yale Daily News Today
Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
France
Divorce Granted in Bridgeport Court to Lester M. Elliott
A divorce was granted today in Bridgeport Superior Court to Lester M. Elliott of Stamford. No contest was filed. Evidence showed Mrs. Elliott left home in 1913 and, on August 6, 1918, married Arthur C. Nelson of New York, a test for Trans Atlantic Flight. Major J. C. P. Wood Picot and Captain C. C. Wylie of Manchester were entered in the race for the first trans Atlantic air flight.
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Bridgeport
Lester M. Elliott
Stamford
Don
J. C. P. Wood-Picot
C. C. Wylie
Manchester
Manchester Guardian
Order Restored In Egypt After Allenby Arrival
Cairo reports order restored in Egypt following General Sir E H Allenby arrival in London dispatches. Allenby, famed conqueror of the Turks, is cited as pivotal in reestablishing stability amid ongoing postwar transitions.
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Egypt
Cairo
London
Sir E H. Allenby
Aviator Killed in Plane Crash at Americus
Two high ranking airmen, Lieutenant Colonel Frederick L. Dickman and Major John M. Butts, died when their aircraft fell about 250 feet during afternoon training near Americus Georgia. Major Butts, a Cisco Texas native, and Dickman, a West Point graduate, were in command and on the post. Major Earl S. Schofield assumed command and ordered strict censorship for visitors and discussion of the accident.
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Dickman
Butts
Americus
Frederick L. Dickman
Southern Aviation Field
John M. Butts
Cisco
Texas
West Point
Beeckman Signs Anti Dry Resolution in Rhode Island
Governor Beeckman signed a general assembly resolution directing the attorney general to obtain from the United States Supreme Court a ruling on the constitutionality of the prohibition amendment. The action was taken in Providence on April 4. The measure seeks clarity on federal approval of the state prohibition policy.
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Providence
R. I
Beeckman
General Assembly
Italian Troopship Umbria Strikes Mine En Route to Tripoli
London report from Bari states the transport Umbria carrying 2,000 Italian troops hit a mine, resulting in several fatalities and about 100 wounded during its voyage from Italy toward Tripoli.
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London
Umbria
Italy
Tripoli
Bari
Tolay
President Wilson backs Philippine independence promise
Secretary Baker reads a April letter from President Wilson to the Philippine legislature commission, stating the United States should allow the Islands to sever formal political ties. The note expresses support for self determination and hopes the mission to Washington yields the desired end of independence.
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Washington
Wilson
Philippine Islands
Baker
United States
$4,000,000,000 Congress Coming Prediction
Washington on April 4 Rep Good of Iowa, future chairman of the appropriations committee, predicted a peace period budget of four billion dollars following the pre war billion dollar Congresses. The statement frames fiscal expectations for the next session.
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Washington
Representative Good
Iowa
Appropriations Committee
House
HAPPENINGS IN THIS VICINITY 25 YEARS AGO
A river schooner A G Pease bound for New York with brownstone marks second Portland stone shipment this year. James Frazier weighs 10 1 2 lb shad and 15 000 alewives in Little River. Clinton post office safe blown open but no money taken. Porter of Meriden, Hezekiah Scovill nephew, moves to Higganum to run Scovill Hoe works. South Carolina dispensary law ruled unconstitutional. Bunce store staff changes. James H Bunce resumes charge. Mansfield Post will muster ten new recruits. A G R commander A G McKee postpones Stanley Post address. Newsboy Santangelo fell from hack and was run over. two head cuts. Lawn mower demand brisk.
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A. G. Pease
New York
Portland
James Frazier
Little River
Clinton
Porter
Meriden
Hezekiah Scovill
Higganum
Santangelo
Gets-It Corn Remover Claims Painless Peel Off
Advert reads Gets-It as the only painless corn or callus remover. It requires 2 to 8 seconds to apply with 2 or 3 drops, peeling away the corn in one piece. The product is guaranteed with money back and sold by BE Lawrence & Co in Chicago, and distributed by Woodward Drug Co in Middletown and Hartman Drug Co.
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BE. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Middletown
Woodward Drug Co
Hartman Drug Co
A New Buy Word Do Your Easter Shopping Early
An advertisement urges shoppers to place orders for an Easter suit cape or coat this week to avoid the Easter rush. It repeats the call to act now and highlights early purchases.
Separate Dress Skirts and Plains at Discount Prices
Silk poplin skirts with wide belts and pockets in Black Navy Copenhagen Rose Grey Purple and Tan priced at 5.00. Wool plaid separates available in full plaited models at 14.00 16.50 18.50 and 20.00. Others also offered.
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Copenhagen
Silk Petticoats Ad With Easter Suit Highlights
Silk Jersey Petticoats with novelty flounce priced at $5.00. Jersey Top Petticoats with Taffeta Flounce also $5.00. Silk Flounce on Heatherbloom Tops available in regular sizes $2.98. Hip measurements 54 inch at $3.50 and 60 inch at $3.98.
Latest Knitted Sweaters In Bright Spring Colors Arrive
The store unveils ladies and misses full length sweaters in eight new spring colors with new collar on sashes priced at 12.50. Slip-On sweaters with blouses styles cost 6.50 and children’s Slip-Ons are 2.00 each.
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Frederick Ebert
President Ebert
Ebert
Prince Eulenberg
Bavaria
John. D. JR
Younger Rockefeller
Yale News
U. S
Intelligence Department
War Office
Archangel
F. Evdomikov
Roup
Vics
R. J. Atwell
Alain
Savard & Lyon
Men’s and Boys’ Outfitters
Brewer Cosy and Court Streets
Oxfords
Brainard
Logan
Main St
Middletown, Conn
Ketier
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