Wilson Eyes Integrated Peace Treaty with Central Powers
Paris reports indicate President Wilson and allied leaders aim to group reparations and war responsibilities into a single general treaty with the central powers. The plan seeks demobilization of allied armies, acceptance of League of Nations principles by Bulgaria and Turkey, and a substantial reparations outcome, with an April timeline for treaty completion and Congressional funding.
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John Edwin Nevin
Paris
Germany
Austria
Wlson
Wilson
Ae Lloyd George
Amenceau
Orlando
United States
Hungary
League of Nationi Tation
United Gere
Bulgaria
Turkey
Oegals
Clemenceau
Libentech Ca
Permany Ae
Itan White House
Resef
Ted States
Congress
New Witnesses in Wilkins Murder Case Surface
New witnesses in the Walter W. Wilkins murder case emerge from a Nassau County district attorney office report. Two dry-cleaning plant employees said blood stains were removed from a pepper and salt colored suit four days after the murder, while a dark suit showed no stains. Egypt Situation Improves with quiet Cairo and Alexandria, restored railway service, looting by Behrains near Komhammada, and the Behraini activity in Zifta.
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Mineola
L. I
Walter W. Wilkins
Charles Weeks
New York
Wilkins
Nassau County
Dr. Wilkins
Egypt
Washington
State Department
Cairo
Alexandria
Minufia
Behral
Komhammada
Compensation for Railroads Contracts Signed by Hines
Washington March 21 Railways Director Hines signed contracts fixing compensation for several railways. Georgia Florida and Alabama receive 57657 dollars while Detroit Bay City and western get 5967 dollars Van Buren Bridge Co 1575 dollars. The director also approved privileges for short line roads not under federal control Williamsport and North Branch Bangor and Aroostok St Louis Kennett and Southwestern.
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Washington
Hines
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Detroit
Bay City
Western
van Buren Bridge Co
Williamsport
North Branch
Pennsylvania
Bangor
Aroostok
Maine
St. Louis
Kennett
Southwestern
League of Heavy Taxes in Nations League Critique
Senator G M Hitchcock of Nebraska warned that failure to organize the League of Nations could force every person earning $1,000 yearly to pay lifelong taxes. He spoke before a large Association of Commerce luncheon in Chicago on March 26.
Eleven killed in Westphalia riot at Witten
A dispatch reports eleven killed and 23 wounded in fighting at Witten an industrial town in Westphalia. The outbreak followed a riot in which three policemen were wounded by a grenade thrown by a participant in the demonstration.
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Witten
Amsterdam
Westphalia
Medical Officers' Casualties in World War I
The War Department reported 442 medical officers casualty count from July 1, 1917, to March 13, 1919. Of these, 46 were dead in action, 22 died of wounds, 101 died from disease, and more than 200 were wounded in action.
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Washington
War Department
Polish Officer Heads Dantzig Port Command
In Copenhagen on March 26 Colonel Maechal assumed command of the port of Dantzig awaiting the debarkation of General Haller's two Polish divisions from France to fight the bolsheviks. Maechal appears to be a Polish officer taking charge during the movement.
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Dantzig
Copenhagen
Maechal
Haller
France
New York to Probe Bolshevism Committee Created in Albany
Albany March 26 the New York assembly approved 111 to 10 a joint special legislative panel to investigate Bolshevism in the state and appropriated 30000 for the committee’s expenses.
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New York
Albany
Local option on Sunday baseball in New York bill
Albany march 26 the senate codes committee reported favorably to the senate the bill by senator James J Walker of New York city granting localities the option to permit professional baseball after 2 pm on Sundays the measure aims to expand local control over Sunday games.
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Albany
N. Y
Senate Codes Committee Today
Senate
James J. Walker
New York City
Sub Treasury Report Gains From Banks in New York
The Sub Treasury in New York reports a cash gain of $315,000 from banks on Monday, boosting the total net gain since Friday to $1,600,000. The report covers movements in cash balances and the effect on the treasury's daily liquidity.
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Sub
Treasury
New York
Bolshvik Turmoil Seen Delaying Hungarian Peace
At a Tuesday meeting, the president and premiers, with Marshal Foch, discussed Russia’s military state and the Hungarian crisis. Officials caution the Bolshevik disorder may threaten the peace treaty, but expect the situation to resolve positively as work continues.
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Germany
Marshal Foch
Russia
Prince Henry XXXII Dines At Berlin Hotel News Stand
A slender 24 year old former prince of Reuss, Henry XXXII, visits Fraulein Erna’s news stand in Berlin, buys French novels, and joins a companion for drinks. Observers note democratized royalty and speculate on abdicated princes performing on vaudeville stages if socialist policies nationalize estates.
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Alfred G. Andersen
Berlin
Fraulein Erna
Paul de Koch
Adlon
Erna
Henry XXXII
Prince of
Reuss
Germany
Obody
Schaumberg-Lippe
Count von Arensburg
Ordinary Man on League
Chicago March 26 Senator Hitchcock Nebraska speaking before the association of commerce declared that the average man is not concerned with enacting League provisions but believes the League of Nations will prevent war and he does not want more wars. He predicted sentiment changes among observers like Borah Reed who distrust the whole thing and Lodge who favors the idea but opposes some features. He said he did not fear bolshevism here but would not predict its extent in Europe.
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Chicago
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Association of Commerce
League of Nations
League
Borah and
Reed
Lodge
Europe
Navy destroyer searches Maine coast for trans Atlantic base
The destroyer Barney under Lieut. Commander J L Kaufman sailed from Boston Navy Yard to cruise the Maine coast seeking a suitable base for hangars gas tanks and other flight equipment for the planned trans Atlantic flight. Commander P N L Bellinger and Lieut. E F Steen accompany the voyage to select a beach point for the base.
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Boston
Maine
Barney
J. L. Kaufman
Navy Yard
United States Naval
P. N. L Bellinger
United States Naval Aviation Service
E. F. Steen
Coast Guard Service
Sing Sing Warden Resigns in New York
William R. Moyer, warden of Sing Sing, resigns and will be relieved on April 15. His successor is not yet chosen. Moyer, formerly warden at Atlanta, has led Sing Sing since December 1, 1916, and cites wishing to give Charles F. Rattigan, superintendent of prisons, a free hand. He was appointed by Governor Whitman as a Republican.
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Sing Sing
New York
William R. Moyer
Sing Sing Prison
Moyer
Atlanta
Charles F. Rattigan
Whitman
Deporting Undesirables Through Chicago Train
Forty undesirables bound for Ellis Island passed through Chicago last night aboard a special prison train. Federal immigration inspector L P Russell of Seattle said the deportations followed their activities in the west.
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Chicago
Ellis Island
L. P. Russell
Federal Immigration Inspector
Seattle
West
Red Cross League of Nations to organize aid at Cannes
London reports that a Red Cross League of Nations will be organized at Cannes France on April 1 to coordinate all Red Cross war organizations for relief in civil life after peace is signed said the Daily Ex.
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Red Cross League of Nations
London
Cannes
France
Red Cross
Move to Stimulate Production of Coal
Washington reports an industrial board meeting to urge price reductions near pre war levels to boost coal output for next winter. Over 100 mining officials and dealers, led by J H Wheelwright, discussed stimulating production and employing idle miners, with coke and glass industries also represented. The board aims for early action and expects cooperation from federal departments to spur renewed activity.
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Washington
Industrial Board
Department of Commerce
J. H. Wheelwright
National Coal Association
George N.peak
Tickets for Parade of 26th Division
Boston anticipates a May 4 parade for the 26th Yankee Division with grand stand seats sold by end of the week under Herbert Parker. Relatives receive tickets, each soldier’s family likely two to three seats. applications via company commanders at Camp Devens ticket bureau. a separate bureau handles inquiries for fallen soldiers. Over 1,000,000 are expected, stands along Commonwealth Avenue and Fenway will limit capacity. Relatives organized by unit will occupy color-coded sections for orderly applause.
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Boston
Herbert Parker
Camp Devens
Commonwealth Avenue
Fenway
First Aid Instruction Expands to Public Schools
Washington reports that first aid training for public school children will be taught under the American Red Cross supervision in schools nationwide. State superintendents largely endorse the Red Cross course, with New York City already implementing it and several states arranging plans. Red Cross sees potential to save lives in the roughly 100,000 fatal accidents annually by timely first aid.
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Washington
American Red Cross
United States
Red Cross
Col
C. H. Connor
the Red Cross
E. R. Hunter
New York City
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
California
Alaska
Dr. Joseph B. Monahan Dies in New Haven
Dr. Joseph B. Monahan a well known New Haven physician and medical inspector in the public schools died at his home 633 Howard avenue after a lengthy illness He was born in Southington graduated from Fordham University in 1890 and Dartmouth Medical School in 1894 He served on the staff of White Haven sanitarium in Pennsylvania before entering private practice
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Monahan
New Haven
Joseph B. Monahan
Howard Avenue
Southington
Fordham University
Dartmouth Medical School
White Haven
Honeymoon Transport Sails to New York Arrivals Next Week
Washington reports another honeymoon transport, the Aquitania, clearing French ports with 69 brides aboard and 4,518 officers and men. It sails toward New York, due March 29, joining Ulia with 1,067 and La Touraine with 256 on later arrivals.
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Washington
Aquitania
War Department
New York
Ulia
la Touraine
Funds For Railroads Under Federal Control
Washington reports the War Finance Corporation will advance funds to railroads under federal control to meet their April 1 requirements as announced by Secretary of the Treasury Carter Glass.
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Washington
War Finance Corporation
Secretary of the Treasury
Carter Glass
Prince Arthur Hall Destroyed in Montreal Fire
Prince Arthur Hall, headquarters of socialist labor unions, was destroyed by fire in Montreal Quebec today. The loss is estimated at 150000 dollars.
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Prince Arthur Hall
Montreal
Que
Hungarian Revolt Will Test Poland
Polish representative John F. Smulski says the Hungarian revolt tests Paderewski’s government as bolshevik forces press toward Hungary. He warns of renewed Russian, German, and Austrian-backed moves from Vilna and Lemberg, with Polish divisions in France expected to land at Dantzig.
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Washington
Paderewski
Warsaw
John F. Smulski
Polish National Committee
Vilna
Poland
Paris
Smulski
Lemberg
Carpathian Mountains
Hungary
Duchy of
Tschen
Prussian
France
Dantzig
Konigsberg
Europe
Auto Bandits Caught In Police Trap
Milford March 26 Three hold up men Cornelius Walker Hartford William Davis Birmingham Ala and Red Jackson Pensacola Fla were captured after hijacking a car driven by William A Rose town clerk The trio fled when Rose throttled the car to police station They were held on breach of peace charges and claimed circus work in Bridgeport with no money remaining.
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Milford
Cornelius Walker
Hartford
William Davis
Birmingham
Ala
Red Jackson
Pensacola
Fla
William A. Rose
Rose
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Bridgeport
Move Clocks Ahead Sunday A. M. Washington
Washington reports daylight saving rules require clocks to be set ahead one hour at 2 a m next Sunday morning. No penalty for forgetting to adjust. readers advised to move clocks before bed Saturday night and ignore the reminder afterward.
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Washington
German Finance Commission Heads to Paris for Allied Talks
Berlin based German finance commission, traveling via London, will reach Paris Sunday to confer with the allies. They have been summoned to Weimar for final instructions. Members include Max Warburg, Herr Urbig of the Discont e Gesellschaft, and Herr Merien of a Frankfurt bank.
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German Finance Commission
Berlin
London
Units Assigned for Return Convoy in War Department Order
Washington March 26 the war department announced this afternoon that the following units have been assigned to early convoy base hospital ambulance service sections numbers 526 527 529 532 545 555 557 559 563 565 566 573 579 87 596 for return duties involving convoy movement and support of operations across theaters.
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Washington
War Department
Martial law declared in Bohemia mobilizes five reservist classes
Basle reports that martial law was proclaimed across Bohemia today in response to the Hungarian bolshevik movement. The Bohemian government is mobilizing five classes of reservists for action against the Hungarian bolsheviks.
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Bohemia
Basle
Hungary
German Children Die in Theatre Fire In Gleiwitz
Amsterdam dispatch reports seventy two German children burned to death when a theatre in Gleiwitz Prussian Silesia was destroyed by fire. Advices from that place today confirm the tragedy and casualty figure.
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Amsterdam
Gleiwitz
Prussian
Silesia
Middletown Adopts 16 Mills Tax After Debate At Town Meeting
At adjourned Middletown meetings the tax rate was fixed at 16 mills for the coming year after an attempt to raise to 17 mills. Speakers urged fiscal restraint, noted large bonded debt, and discussed memorial plans while criticizing prior tax practices and bond issues. Discussion covered liens, sinking funds, and the need to curb debt with a businesslike approach. The meeting proceeded with residents debating the town budget, schools funding, and the Portland bridge cost.
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Middletown
Joseph T. Culistt
Howard S. Peck
First Selectman
E. C. Weston
Ernest A. Inglis
Frederick M. King
Chamber of Commerce
Morris Plan
Inglis
Elliott
Portland
Charles T. Davis
William J. Kieft
King
Hundreds die in Budapest riots amid bolshevik takeover
Reports from Prague and Copenhagen say Count Michael Karolyi, head of the Hungarian government, was assassinated or arrested as bolshevik forces overran Budapest. Rioting spreads to other Hungarian cities. a new Red army forms while allied missions' fate remains unclear.
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London
Michael Karolyi
Prague
Copenhagen
Count Karolyi
Alexand Wekerle
Budapest
Vienna
Karolyi
Red Army
Hungary
Zurich
Buhas
Geneva
Daily Telegraph
Berne
Central News
Prince Windisch-Graetz
Boshevik Soviet
Invasion of Hungary by Czech Troops Reported
London reports Czech troops have begun invading Hungary and occupied Raab near Budapest. A grand arsenal is said to be at Raab as the Czecho Slovak legation in Budapest faces occupation. Prague dispatches warn of robberies of Czech officials and a looming general strike amid mobilization.
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Hungary
London
Raab
Budapest
Vienna
Prague
Berlin
Chambers of Commerce urged to aid soldiers in finding work
Washington March 26 Lieut Col Arthur Woods urged United States Chambers of Commerce to help discharged soldiers re enter private life. He said soldiers are not seeking charity and asked chambers to urge veterans to return home and provide transportation if needed to reach suitable employment.
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Washington
Chambers of Commerce
United States
Arthur Woods
Baker
Emergency Employment Committee
The
War Department
Col. Wood
Wedding Gift for Princess Pat in Victory Bonds Deal
Montreal reports a belated wedding gift to Princess Patricia totaling 6842.80 dollars in victory bonds. The bride is Princess Patricia, youngest daughter of the Duke of Connaught, who married Commander Alexander Ramsay of the British Royal Navy.
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Pat
Montreal
Patricia
Prin
Duke of Connaught
Alexander Ramsay
British Miners Meet in London Hears Possible Government Terms
A London meeting of representatives of all the miners was held today. It was reported before the session opened that the men would vote for acceptance of government's terms, potentially averting a general strike.
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London
Madrid Considers Military Government After Martial Law
Rumors say a military government may be established in Madrid following martial law, potentially replacing the current powers held by the Romanones if a dictatorship is formed.
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Madrid
Romanones
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