Revolt feared as Italy tensions mount over Fiume
The Naples editor predicts revolution if Italian demands for Fiume go unresolved. He cites Italian unity, harbor control, and Sardinia’s stance as central to the crisis. Clemenceau Lloyd George and Orlando weigh in on European tensions, while calls for force and public opinion shape the peace conference debate.
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Season Opens As Baseball Returns Strongly
Baseball returns to its own with most major league teams opening today after the long 1918 pause. Fans welcomed lineups with few changes as pennant races begin. many veterans rejoined clubs and several players near complete army release. Openers featured Boston at New York, New York at Philadelphia, and Chicago at St Louis in the American and National Leagues.
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New York Opens Baseball Season At Polo Grounds
New York April 23 Father Knickerbocker lifted the lid on baseball as New York fans prepared to celebrate the season opener at the Polo Grounds. The Yankees were set to host the Red Sox with beautiful weather foreseen and high hopes for a monster crown. Manager Miller Higgins predicted a strong, well balanced club with most players in great condition as the Yankees chase the pennant.
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Germany Distrusts Dictated Peace in Postwar Talks
Berlin reports circle discussions on a peace that is not dictated and not easily secured. Premier Scheidemann warns of possible collapse of the government amid coup talk and factional plans. He cites Britain's terms and potential coal for ore trades while preserving the Saar valley and Alsace Lorraine under German preference.
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France appeals for one million Italian workers
Paris reports the French government asked Italy to provide up to one million laborers to help rebuild northern France. Italy showed willingness but sought assurances on Italian schools for workers' children. Talks paused with expectations of a satisfactory settlement. Rome welcomes a massive immigration to ease Italy's economy and labor market.
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Girls Hereabout Are Renters
Detroit Journal reports interviews with robins and local youths showing enthusiasm for the own-a-home movement as spring progresses across the community.
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Ferryboat Brownstone to Run Nights Until Next Fall
The ferryboat Brownstone is scheduled to operate until 10 o clock each night and continue until next fall. Portland Wheel Club members must supply their own uniforms. Photographer Mr. McIntosh moved his East Had dam gallery to Moodus. Local farming gains show a fine start with pasture advancement as spring planting continues. Leondar Taylor reportedly caught 27 large shad in a single drift this morning. Efforts proceed to reorganize the New York and New England railroad. A curb is being laid on Grand street’s south side. In a special Common Council session at the Universalist church basement, the Middletown Horse Railroad electrification petition was granted. Ferdinand Gildersleeve was elected president of the Portland National Bank to replace the late Henry Gildersleeve. A barn on Trench Hill housing 8 tons of hay owned by Edward S. Coe burned last night. Hatch Cutlery Co. says its shutdown is temporary and will resume when conditions allow. Superior Court sessions will resume at Haddam tomorrow. Capt. Widgeon’s yacht Idle Hour was launched from Ely’s yard this morning. Wheat closed last night at 58. S. M. Bacon Division U.R., K. of P., will visit Mattabessett Lodge of East Berlin tonight.
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Connecticut G Brechticuut Wants Cannon at Capitol Hill
State troops in Deven s Mass report massing a giant howitzer captured from Germans at Trugny. The 102nd regiment unit led by Hartley Governor Holcomb plans an investigation into the capture and possible bill support. Connecticut soldiers and locals say the gun may be placed on Capitol Hill as a show of state strength.
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Edwards Opens Braves Dodgers Game With First Ball
Boston April 23 Major General Clarence R Edwards opened the major league season by throwing the first ball before Braves and Dodgers as Governor Coolidge Mayor Peters and other officials attended. The Braves aimed to rebound from Saturday’s losses on Patriots Day in Boston. Inter-City Bowling League standings show Tucker Garage and Spear Bros tied for second as the season nears its close.
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Casualty totals announced in war department report
The war department release states 285,950 casualties to date from all causes, including 75,340 killed in action or died of wounds, 22,986 from other causes, and 8,281 accidents. It notes many wounded were counted more than once and reports 7,791 prisoners, with 4,585 listed as in action. Prisoner deaths abroad and doubts about the remainder are also noted.
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Go's Opening Game Highlights a Ceremonial Start
April weather clears for the opening day as the Cubs face the Pirates in Cleveland. Alexander and Bezdek are billed as premier pitchers for the season debut, with Vaughn slated to start the opener in a ceremonial curtain raiser.
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Cleveland Job Comment Among Fragments
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century item quotes I ve got a Cleveland job too said in dialogue with an unnamed speaker. The line appears amid OCR garble and lacks surrounding context or attribution.
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Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy
The old time mix of Sage Tea and Sulphur for darkening gray or faded hair is popular again. A modern version named Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound adds other ingredients and is praised for its easy use and better appearance.
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