Weather Summary From Eastern Regions And New England
Disturbances move through eastern districts and New England with little change in temperature. Readings show 44 to 62 across Atlantic coast and major cities. Partly cloudy conditions prevail in some areas while others report clear skies in Hartford Boston Chicago Denver and Detroit.
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New England
Pleasher
New Mexico
Northwest
Atlantic
Block Island
Boston
Chicago
Fear
Denver
Detroit
Hartford
Jackson
Nantucket
Wen
New York
Norfolk
Mt Higby Weather and Early 20th Century News Snippets
Weather at Mt Higby reports maximum 58 degrees, noon reading 54 with 0.05 inch precipitation, wind north and clear, minimum 44. A broad mix of items follows: loan drive aims for delegates at peace talks, Easter weather, Thompson disclosures, a violent death noted, US tariff and independence rhetoric, Root beer corporate notes, Elihu Root threats, Ebert era politics, salt lake butter price, suffrage proximity, railroad policy plans, stock proposals, Attorney General Gregory remarks on peace, Sunday movie bill, New York to Newfoundland air flight distance, Easter fashions, locusts 17-year forecast, and reflections on scenery and flowering.
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Mt. Higby
Privileged Class Talk Sparks Detroit News Debate
The Detroit News notes discussion of a privileged ruling class in America amid editorials and letters. Readers weigh in on how economic power influences politics and social policy.
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Detroit News
No Classes in America Says Speaker at Banquet
A Chicago banquet featured remarks arguing there is no privileged class in America and condemning union labor influence. The speaker claimed the American Federation of Labor pressured Congress into laws favoring union members and urged voters to replace lawmakers at the next election if laws fail to reflect popular will. Thomas L. Blanton of Texas reiterated that legislation represents the will of the people, not factions, and defended entry to political life as open to all.
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Chicago
American Federation of Labor
Kirby
Thomas L. Blanton
Texas
United States Good Roads Association
Abilene
Samuel Gompers
Wilson
Blanton
Congress
America
Redemption at Kings County court heroism of James McVeigh
Three uniformed men with service bars returned to answer a grand larceny charge after enlisting to serve in France. They admitted the act of taking an automobile but made amends by delivering three German helmets as trophies and praising their departed comrade James McVeigh who had died in action and kept faith with the law. The old man noted his son killed in action.
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New York Herald
Kings County Court
Janey
France
106Th Regiment of Infantry
James McVeigh
Food For Russia and the moral food war
The Springfield Republican argues against feeding only anti Bolshevik Russia while the Bolshevik government benefits from scarce food. It cites Hoover on distribution favoring children, soldiers, and workers, and warns that hunger could empower the Bolsheviks and shift blame to the Allies.
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Russia
Springfield Republican
Europe
Prince Jochim Visit Prompt Immigration Restriction
The Wall Street Journal notes that should Hohenzollern Prince Jochim attempt a visit a new immigration restriction could be required to assess the final appearance and implications.
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Hohenzollern
Jochim
Wall Street Journal
Victory Liberty Loan Appeal Encourages National Support
The message proclaims four Liberty loans have surpassed expectations as the Victory Liberty Loan drives patriotic funding across the nation. It urges continued support for returning soldiers, rehabilitation of the wounded, and America's role in rebuilding the world, inviting every man, woman, and child to participate.
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America
American Shoes Popular in China Despite High Prices
American shoes are in high favor among all classes of Chinese according to Popular Mechanics Magazine. The average native cannot afford them and must settle for cloth footwear or inferior imitations. Leather shoes remain for the wealthy as U S imports supply the leather, while lasts are produced in Japan in staple American styles.
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April
Popular Mechanics
China
United States
Japan
If you would enjoy the music of the band you must keep up
A compact note urges readers to attend the band’s performance, highlighting the cadence and appeal of live music. It frames the event as essential for fans and emphasizes timely arrival to enjoy the set. The piece evokes a brisk, promotional tone typical of local notices.
Telephone strikers return to work in Springfield
In Springfield Massachusetts on April 21 striking telephone operators heeded union orders and resumed work at 6:30 a.m. The stoppage had caused temporary business disruption as operators had been off duty since the morning. The return restores normal phone service and signals possible resolution steps ahead.
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Springfield
Mass
Burleson Says New England Telephone Strike Ended
Washington April 21 Postmaster General Burleson praised the strike ending and urged fair wage schedules. He regretted inconvenience to business and residents but defended government role in settling differences, noting wage increases should be considered and justice given to all parties.
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Burleson
Washington
New England
Themaster
Death of Benjamin Weinstein at 29
Benjamin Weinstein aged 29 died at his parents home this morning from pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at his late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Masonic burial service to follow at Indian Hill Cemetery Middletown at 3 p.m.
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Benjamin Weinstein
Indian Hill Cemetery
Middletown
Advice to Working Girls In Milwaukee Health Tonic
A clipped advertisement in a Milwaukee section touts Vegetable Compound for working women suffering from disorders. It claims improved energy and relief from daily fatigue after using E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, cites testimonials from Mrs H Dootey and Mrs Barden, and urges trial based on 40 years of experience.
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Milwaukee
Marcia E. Pinkham
H. Dootey
25 Street
Pinkhaw
Pinkham
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