Army to form twenty infantry divisions and one cavalry unit
Washington reports a plan to create a 509,000 strong permanent army, to be organized into five corps with twenty infantry divisions and one cavalry division. Enlistment will be three years, with foreign service option and regional recruiting at camps across the United States. Over 244,000 troops have already landed overseas, and April hopes push total to about 250,000.
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United States
Cam Pike
Camp Dodge
Camp Lee
Kearney
Panama
Pines
Alaska
Mexican
Camp Devens
Camp Dix
Camp Eade
Camp Jackson
Camp Custer
Camp Grant
Travis
Camp Sherman
Southern Department
March
War Department
Mth
168Th Company of Engineers
Murmansk
Archangel
Siberie
Bank Statement from York Shows Mixed Deposit and Loan Totals
A York bank report for March 29 indicates averages show a decrease of 45.082 million with demand at 83.88 million and time at 1.557 million alongside a reserve of 84.25393 million. Actual loans total 47.519 million and demand deposits read 4.05 million with reserve deposits noted.
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York
Balkans on the brink of new major war risks
The Balkans may see renewed bloodshed as Hungary declares war on Servia and Roumania while Paris hints at Greek mobilization to support Servian and Roumanian forces against Bolsheviks. Jugo Slav tensions with Italy widen regional danger and Bulgaria could be drawn in.
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Balkans
Europe
Paris
Greece
Balkan
Bulgaria
Demands of France threaten success of peace talks
Paris reports warn that France’s huge financial and territorial aims threaten the peace conference. Wilson and Lloyd George urge moderation while Clemenceau insists on full fulfillment of France’s terms, including prompting fears of Bolshevik control if a weak treaty follows. The Saare basin demand and indemnity stay central, with little progress among the big four.
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Paris
France
Wilson
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Saare
Orlando
Germany
Austria-Hungary
The
Journal Today
Matin
England
Meriden Soldier Staniland Officially Declared Dead
Meriden residents Mr and Mrs Arthur Staniland of 17 Hinman Street were officially informed that their son Private Horace G Staniland of Company 1 102nd Infantry is dead after being missing since October 26. He was 26. Fellow soldiers recall seeing him fall wounded in the Argonne forest. His death brings Meriden’s service flag gold stars to seventy two.
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Meriden
Arthur Staniland
Hinman Street
Horace G. Staniland
102Nd Infantry
Staniland
Argonne Forest
Robbery Hits Midland Hat Co Office in Chicago
In Chicago on March 29 two armed robbers entered the Midland Hat Co office and seized two satchels containing 2211 dollars the weekly payroll. Bookkeeper ustace Wynne and shipping clerk Edward Fulbus were bound while cashier Emma Utting was compelled to deliver the money under gunpoint. The cash had just been delivered by an express company.
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Chicago
Midland Hat Co
Ustace Wynne
Edward Fulbus
Emma Utting
Rainbow Regiment Sails Today for Home
New York reports Col Phelan of the 69th New York State troops announced a cable from General Pershing confirming that the 165th Infantry of the Rainbow division would sail for home today. It is the Rainbow's first unit to depart from France, with troops drawn from across the United States.
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Rainbow
New York
Phelan
New York State
Pershing
France
United States
Santa Ana Arrives With 72d Regiment in New York
The steamer Santa Ana from Paulliac France arrived today carrying 37 officers and 1,163 men of the 72d regiment coast artillery corps. Most of the men are Chicagoans, and the detachment is from Illinois.
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Santa Ana
New York
Paullaic
France
72D Regiment
Coast Artillery Corps
Excess Army Supplies Sold in Week End March 21
The War Department announced excess army supplies valued at $712,292.66 sold during the week ending March 21. The largest item on the list was non ferrous metals totaling $425,966.75.
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Washington
War Department
Trans Atlantic Planes On Way From Liverpool
The steamship Digby bound from Liverpool with airplanes and aviators for the planned trans Atlantic flight could not dock at St Johns Newfoundland today due to reef floes and is heading to Halifax.
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St. Johns
N. F
Digby
Liverpool
Halifax
East Recovering From Big Storm
New York and Atlantic seaboard towns work to recover after a blizzard that struck Friday, lasting about 15 hours with 60 to 92 mph winds. Snowfall 2–3 inches, traffic and port operations resume, five deaths, numerous hospital cases, and substantial property damage reported. Rescues by naval tugs and disrupted shipping noted.
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New York
Atlantic Seaboard
New York Harbor
St. Louis
la Touraine
John Miller
Aero Mil Service
Washington
Philadelphia
Miller
Great Neck
L. L
Belmont Park
Stamford Woman Decorated En Route Home From England
Miss Evelyn Wilson former Stamford hospital superintendent and Canadian army nurse sailed today from England for Canada. Decorated by King George at Buckingham Palace with the Red Cross first class insignia, this is her second decoration. She entered the army as a nurse and now holds the rank of major, advanced for devoted service and skill with postings in England France Lemnos Island and Egypt.
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Stamford
Evelyn Wilson
Stamford Hospital
England
France
Lemnos Island
Egypt
Canada
King George
Buckingham Palace
Red Cross
Oil Find Rumors Stir Cheshire Farmers In March
Residents of Cheshire report rumors of rich mineral deposits or oil traces found on town lands. Outside syndicate representatives are said to seek options or leases on all available land, with secrecy fueling speculation. Some farmers have already leased property or received royalty promises, while others remain cautious.
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Cheshire
Japanese Diet Passes Many Measures in Surprise Transit
The Japanese diet, which adjourned Thursday, passed every major government bill submitted to it. Among measures approved was an extension of suffrage to 1,500,000 people, bringing the empire's total enfranchised voters to about 2,500,000.
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Washington
State Department
Empire
Canadian Railways Advance Clocks Tomorrow Morning
Montreal March 29 the Canadian railways announce they will advance their clocks one hour tomorrow morning despite parliament’s refusal to re enact daylight saving. The move aims to synchronize schedules across networks.
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Canadian Railways
Montreal
Egypt Returns to Normal After Revolt Arrests
Washington reports condition in Egypt nearing normal as state department advises. Leaders of the revolt have been arrested and will stand trial, marking a step toward stability.
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Egypt
Washington
State Department
August Belmont Jr Dies After Operation
August Belmont Jr. died in New York at age 37 after an operation for intestinal trouble. The news notes he was prominent as a financier and member of the Belmont family, with the report marking the sudden loss in a late March notice from the city.
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August Belmont, Jr
New York
German Gold Reaches Brussels Train Delivers 275000 Marks
A special train from Berlin arrived in Brussels with 275000 marks in gold to pay for food supplies. The government arranged the shipment to stabilize food provisions during the period.
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Brussels
Berlin
Troop Movements Sail From Brest In WWI Transfer
Brest France March 29 United States transport America carries 101st infantry 26th Yankee division and 51st brigade HQs. Agamemnon sails Sunday with 103rd and 102nd infantry and 101st artillery units. Mongoessa sails April 3 with remaining 101st field artillery and Brig Gen John Sherman. Matzenia to sail April 9 carrying 161st and 102nd machine gun battalions and support units. Voyage about ten days.
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Brest
France
United States
America
101St Infantry
26Th
Agamemnon
103Rd Infantry
102Nd Infantry Regiment
101St Machine Gun
Aires Ee
101St Field Artillery
101St Field Artiller
Mongoessa
John Sherburne
Matzenia
161St
102Nd Machine Gu
101St Ammunition Supply
101St Motor Repair
Tyler's Alibi Through Arizona Telegram In Holdup Case
New York March 29 Roy Tylers alibi for the December East Brooklyn Savings Bank holdup and shooting gained some credibility after a telegram from Harvey House in Seligman Arizona. The message names F H McCann and wife who registered there on December 13 matching Tylers claimed alias. Tyler said he was on an automobile trip with Mr and Mrs Melville Rose. The telegram verifies his signature and will be compared to the hotel register.
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Arizona
New York
Roy Tyler
East Brooklyn Savings Bank
Lewis
Brooklyn
Tyler
Harvey’ House
Seligman
Ariz
F. H. McCann
McCann
Melville Rose
Seligtran
Deserters urged to surrender to U S authorities
Washington bulletin calls on men who deserted the American army before the war entry to surrender to United States military authorities this afternoon. Weighs no immunity or leniency, but those with clean records and honorable discharges may be restored to duty without trial, to serve out original terms. Deserters who fought with co-belligerents after the declaration receive no consideration.
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Washington
United States
War Department
Predicts Clean and Moderate Treaty
London reports a British government press from Paris says the coming treaty for Germany will be clean and moderate. A highly placed Westminster source says the conference will not violate territorial rights and fears in Europe are unfounded. The draft treaty aims at stern yet just terms viewed as moderate by informed Germans.
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London
Germany
Paris
Westminster Gazette
Europe
Bridgeport Telegraph Strike Over Julia Sullivan Case
Bridgeport report states the telephone operator strike centers on reinstating Miss Julia Sullivan who was suspended for two weeks amid union activity. No further resignations by this afternoon. District organizer Miss Theresa Sullivan from Boston directs efforts while company officials deny discrimination.
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Bridgeport
Julia Sullivan
Theresa Sullivan
Boston
Passaic Bars Labor Agitators
Passaic New Jersey on March 29 barred all labor agitators not residents of the city. City Commissioner John H Kehoe said radical members of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of New York are believed to be trying to gain control of the striking woolen workers in Passaic.
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Passaic
N. J
John H. Kehoe
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
New York
Vienna May Have Soviets Proclaimed
London reports Vienna may have a Soviet government as a central Geneva dispatch cites advices received from the Austrian capital stating the proclamation is probable.
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Vienna
London
Geneva
Turn Clocks Ahead One Hour Tonight
Washington reports daylight saving time begins with clocks set forward one hour at 2 a m. The law aims to save sunlit hours for work and recreation, benefiting gardeners and workers. It cites Ben Franklin and notes economic savings on lighting and fuel. PMID: none.
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Washington
United States
America
Tomomorrow
P. S. Risdale
National War Garden Commission
Ben Franklin
Horsburgh Forge Co. Execs Ordered to Federal Court
Held under the Sabotage Act in Cleveland Ohio on March 29 officials Richard L Happenden vice president John Horsburgh general manager and James D Henry assistant general manager were ordered to appear in federal court to answer an indictment. The firm is accused of welding two engine shafts so defects flagged by government inspectors were hidden and caused the loss of two government merchant ships.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Richard L. Happenden
John Horsburgh
James D. Henry
Horsburgh Forge Co
Queen Marie of Roumania Eyes U S Visit
Queen Marie of Roumania expressed via Ambassador Davis in London her hope to visit the United States in the not distant future. She thanked Americans for their support and invitations as she continues her tour with the King and Queen of England and plans to return to Roumania afterward.
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Queen Marie
U.S
Washington
Roumahia
United States
Davis
State Department
London
England
Roumania
American in Moscow Meets Lenine In Russia Talk
An American recently returned from Russia reports he held a three day conference with Nicholai Lenine and with Secretary Lansing and other delegates. Some believe the talks hint at a peaceful plan to handle the Russian situation without further armed intervention, though the American cannot discuss the matter for publication.
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Lansing
Paris
Russia
Nicholai Lenine
Rioting in Brisbane Wounds Police Chief in Clash
A Sydney dispatch reports rioting in Brisbane Australia where Bolshiviki elements clashed with government forces injuring many including the citys chief of police. The Russian club was wrecked and police reserves were dispatched from rural districts to restore order.
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Vancouver
B. C
Brisbane
Australia
Sydney
No Baby Week in 1919 Design Planned by Bureau
Washington March 29 The Children's Bureau of the United States Department of Labor said no special Baby Week will be designated in 1919. Communities should choose their own dates based on local conditions. The bureau will provide exhibit material ideas and celebration plans upon request.
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Washington
Children’s Bureau
United State Department of Labor
May Suspend Armistice Over Danzig Dispute
London reports that Berlin’s Lokal Anzeiger says the armistice suspension may hinge on the Danzig dispute. The German government rejected the Allies’ demand to allow Polish troops to land at Danzig en route to Poland.
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London
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
Danzig
Poland
Baron Von Plessen Deported from London
Deportation news from London reports Baron Leopold von Plessen among a wave of about six hundred undesirables removed last night including two foreign counts. The Daily Express notes the action as part of swift immigration enforcement.
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Baron von Plessen
London
Baron Leopold von Plessen
United States
Daily Express
Launching At Groton Postponed
The Worcester steamer launch at Groton Iron Works in New London was moved from 4:15 pm today due to high winds and a low tide.
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Groton
New London
Worcester
Groton Iron Works
Clearing House Statement New York Subtreasury Debit
New York reports a Clearing House statement with a sub-treasury debit of 143 thousand 726 dollars, exchanges totaling 607 thousand 616 dollars, and balances of 59 million 916 thousand 912 dollars.
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Clearing House
New York
Sub-treasury
Holcomb May Veto Motion Picture Measure
Hartford dispatch reports Governor Holcomb dodged a direct answer on a Sunday motion picture bill. The measure passed the Indiana House 135 to 71 and may reach the Senate where supporters hope to override a veto. Holcomb has long opposed Sunday pictures and two years ago vetoed a similar bill.
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Hartford
Holcomb
House
Army Hospital Team Forming Fast Baseball Squad
The Army Hospital of New Haven plans a fast baseball team for the year made up of college prep and semi pro players. Named are Cornelius and Ingginbotham from Michigan and Massachusetts Aggies, Ingles ex Brown second baseman, Sanders from Syracuse State Normal, Feucht from Indianapolis Physical Culture College, John from the Texas League, Keane of Hartford, Hellin of New Britain Y M C A, Jones of St. Louis High School, and Hatline of Jacksons Sport Shop Detroit. Managers urge contact with Richard Brennan or Sergt J J Mullaney to arrange games with other fast semi pro teams.
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New Haven
New Britain Y. M. C. A
Jones
St. Louis
Hatline
Fast Jackson's
Detroit
Richard
Brennan
Sergt. J.J. Mulaney
Reprimand Likely for Iowa Governor and Attorney General
Des Moines reports indicate a legislative probe into the Rathbun pardon case may result in reprimands for Governor W L Hardig and Attorney General H M Havener. The inquiry is said to find no bribery, but predict censure for neglecting to investigate before granting the pardon and for agreeing to quash indictments of the Rathbun family and their lawyer.
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Iowa
Des Moines
W. L. Hardig
H. M. Havener
Rathbun
Ernest Rathburn
George Clark
Germans Unite Over Danzig Stand From Copenhagen
March 29 dispatch from Berlin Tageblatt reports all German parties endorsed Germanys reply to the allies refusing Polish divisions landing at Danzig. The reply warns Polish troops landed there could trigger a Polish uprising in the city.
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Danzig
Copenhagen
Germ
Germany
Berlin
Grain Market Wrap Up From Chicago Trade
Chicago grain and provisions closed higher on March 29 with corn up 2 1 8 to 25 8, oats 11 4 to 15 8, and pork and lard gains. Corn futures closed March 159 3 4, May 147 5 8, July 137 1 8. Oats March 62, May 63 3 4, July 63. Pork May 45 30, July 42 55. Lard July 27 42. Ribs May 25 15, July 24 00.
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Chicago
Last Night's Fights Across Three Cities
In Baltimore Billy Miske stopped Tom Cowler in the fourth of a scheduled twelve round bout. In Syracuse Young Michaels from this city drew Dice Loadman of Buffalo in ten rounds. In New Haven Joe Welling of Chicago faced Pat Doyle of New Haven with their bout postponed to tonight due to bad weather.
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Baltimore
Billy Miske
Tom Cowler
Syracuse
Young Michaels
Dice Loadman
Buffalo
New Haven
Joe Welling
Chicago
Pat Doyle
Stamford Carpenters Strike Prompts Contractor Rejection
Stamford March 29 the local carpenters demands for 80 cents an hour for outside carpenters and 30 dollars a week for shopmen were rejected by the Stamford Builders Association. Contractors issue statement urging carpenters to sign the old agreement expiring May 1 with daily rate.
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Stamford Carpenters
Stamford
Stamford Builders’ Association
Only One American In Budapest
Washington announced that Prof. Philip Brown of Princeton University is the sole American in Budapest. He remained voluntarily and in an unofficial role, yet he has periodically sent informal reports to the state department, officials said.
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Budapest
Washington
Philip Brown
Princeton University
State Department
Althou
Amendment Would Not Include Monroe Doctrine in League Covenant
Washington on March 23 Senator Hitchcock predicted no Monroe Doctrine provisions would be written into the League of Nations covenant. He said the covenant already safeguards the doctrine against armed world aggression and warned that heavy amendments could delay adoption and invite further demands. He noted broad Western support for the League while cautioning against weakening it.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Democrat
Nebraska
Wilson
United States
League of Nations
Middle West
Chicago
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
League
Orient
Australia
New Zealand
Plan for German exports to resume trade next week
American and allied economic experts will meet Central Powers representatives next week to decide terms for German exports, aiming to revive trade for the first time since the war began. The talks may curb bolshevism, with Austrian embargo already eased. Officials stress the crude status of the postwar arrangement and the need for demobilization to free commerce while rebuilding national spirit.
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John Edwin Nevin
Paris
United States
Cologne
Germany
Bernard N. Baruch
Amercan
Central
Ente
Tee Zee
Wilson
Russia
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