Germany Signals Willingness to Pay Reparations Limits
The State Department released a German note dated March 23 by Foreign Minister Walter Simons seeking to reopen talks with the Allies on reparations, proposing an international loan and waiving mortgages. Secretary Hughes replied March 20 expressing U S support for Germany meeting its reparations within its means and a prompt, just settlement.
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Berlin
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Doctor Simons
United States Eyes New Basis For Stable Peace In Europe
The memorandum argues the United States is the sole sound basis to build a firm, just peace and allow Europe’s nations to regain economic independence and stability. It states the government hopes new basis can prompt a prompt settlement once negotiations resume.
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Europe
Doctor Simons
Germany
Return of 1224 American Soldiers Arrives at Hoboken
The bodies of 1,224 American soldiers who died in France arrive at Hoboken aboard the transport Camden. En route, the ship passes under a flag at half mast while other vessels salute. Soldiers named include members of the Twenty-seventh, Seventy, Seventh and Forty-second divisions.
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France
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Vladivostok Jews Terrorized by Mobs Reported
London reports the Jewish population of the Vladivostok district is terrorized by anti Semitic mobs with threats of pogroms. Advices say a protest has been lodged with Russian authorities and appeals seek Allied intervention via Paris and London Zionist bodies.
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Vinedivostok
Zionist Organization
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Rebels operate in five counties amid Irish turmoil
Dublin reports flying columns of the Irish Republican Army active in Cavan Armagh Tyrone Kildare and Queen's counties. They destroy roads intimidate villagers and vanish before crown forces. In Dundrum near Dublin a clash left two rebels dead after a pursuit that wounded three civilians and a band of locals bombed a military lorry. In Belfast two bombs were thrown at Ulster Club guards but caused no damage or injuries.
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Rail Rates Too High Chief Says Before Labor Board
W G Besser head of the Central Railroad of New Jersey testifies at the labor board that lowering rates could logically follow if unions concede on national agreements. He argues reduced rates could occur without harming railroads or workers and hints at using a Golden Rule approach. He avoids direct commitment on specific rules and sticks to earlier points amid questions from Frank P Walsh.
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Railway Eight Hour Rule Sparks Debate On Exceptions
The official warns eight hour day could be dangerous if universally applied while noting a farmer’s dawn to dusk workload. Mr Besler questions overtime rates and raises the idea of extra compensation when exceptional service occurs. Mr Walsh challenges the notion, saying such extra pay has occurred but asks when.
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Mr. Walsh
Mr. Besier
Refuse Rail Wage Cut by Philadelphia & Reading Union
In Philadelphia on April 5 five representatives from the 10,000 maintenance of ways and structural workers refused the company wage reduction proposed by the Philadelphia and Reading Railway.
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Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company
Ex-Emperor Won't Leave Hungary Threats Rise
Former Emperor Charles said he would stay in Hungary if possible and would live as a private citizen if he cannot remain at Steiermark. The Little Entente reportedly threatens military action if he does not depart by Thursday, with notices of an ultimatum from Czecho Slovakia Roumania and Yugoslavia. Vienna says Charles will return to Switzerland today.
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Jugo-Slavin
Vienna
Switzerland
Iowa Local Union Keeps Carpenters Wage At 75 Cents
At a special meeting in the trades assembly hall the local carpenter contractors and journeymen unanimously upheld the existing wage scale of 75 cents an hour for the coming year with minor rule changes. They note Washington’s scale is the lowest among 52 local unions and oppose any reduction, citing war-time comparisons with other towns paying up to $1.25. Local representatives say reductions elsewhere could unjustly lower Washington rates.
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Local Clubs Schedule Meetings And Events
The Just Us club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. J W Lemley. The W E R will host the local G A R post Thursday at noonday dinner honoring Shiloh and Appomattox veterans, with invitations to wives and widows. Harmony club gathers Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. James Brooks. An Ainsworth high school social includes a bow social orchestra concert and minstrel show Saturday night at the high school building with boxes requested. The Navajo club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Green Squires, and the Ladies Aid of the First U P church will meet Friday afternoon April 8 at the church.
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W. ER
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Shiloh
Appomattox
Harmony Club
James Brooks
Ainsworth High School
Ladies Aid
1St
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Club gatherings and guest events announced
The Child Study Department of the Fortniehdly club meets Wednesday at 2 50 with Mrs Harry Ward and each member brings a guest. A Moose dance is planned Thursday evening for members and families. Charlotte Carson hosts the Y W M S on Thursday evening. The Rebekah club meets Thursday afternoon at the I C C F hall for quilting. The Independent club gathers Thursday afternoon with Mrs H A Otto.
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Mian
Charlotte Carson
2Nd U. P. Church
Rebekah Club
I. C. C. F. Hall
Delegates Meet for Modern Woodman County Convention
Modern Woodman delegates and alternates are to convene at the hall on Wednesday, April 6 at 7 30 PM. Attendees from the county are urged to attend and participate in the planning and voting sessions.
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For sale five room home on South Iowa Avenue
Local notice describes a south side property on South Iowa Avenue east front with five rooms 15x25 living space finished in oak and glass doors, white enamel kitchen and bath, large closets, pull basement with shower, garage 12x18, and reasonable terms, contact phone 413 Blue 316. Miss Bessie Sphegher returned to work at Ward store yesterday after illness absence.
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Funeral attendees note for Ale Monry Green
Relatives who attended the funeral included Phillip Walker and son Clarence, Hazel Lewis and Mrs. James Junkin from Des Moines, Mrs. Mable Finly of Oskaloosa, Mr. Mason and Mr. Wesley Green of Des Moines, Mr. Harry Green of Oskaloosa, Fred Tiffin of Rock Island, and delegates from the Muscatine colored Masonic order and the E. P. of Albia. The Mississippi Melody Four of Muscatine will give a dance concert April 9 at the Armory led by Nate Fields. Local plans for the event will follow. a Washington boy leads the orchestra. Also advertising Firestone tires from Schulty Motor Car Co. 3.
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Clarence
Hazel Lewis
Des Moines
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Mable Finly
Oskaloosa
Mason
Wesley Green
Harry Green
Fred Tiffin
Rock Island
Muscatine
Mississippi Melody Four
Armory
Nate Fields
al Fields
Washington
Restaurant Ma Draws Color Line in Oskaloosa
Tom Plaster of the Royal Cafe faced Esquire L M Bacon after refusing service to two men alleged to be from New York City and Boston. The case, brought by the colored pair, was bound for the grand jury with bond set at 500 dollars after Plaster pleaded not guilty and waived examination.
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L. M. Bacon
Plaster
Lewis Fremont Baldwin
William Monroe Trotter
New York City
Boston
South Market Street
Justice of the Peace
Max O’brien
S. W. Reynolds
Grand Jury
Bond
Spain a Beggar's Paradise
Spain is said to harbor nearly a quarter of a million professional beggars with concerns over urban poverty and social welfare in the period.
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Futility of Remaining Futility of Remaining to Swiss Retirement
A terse note contemplates the futility of delaying retirement in Swiss life. It reflects on age, work, and the pressures of later years in a concise editorial tone. The piece frames retirement as an unavoidable life transition with practical implications.
Exiled Greek King Charles Leaves Hungary for Switzerland
Report from Pest dated April 5 says ex-emperor Charles departed Steinamanger near the Austrian border en route to Switzerland. Premier Teleky announces Allies’ remands render throne restoration futile. Charles plans permanent retirement.
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Hungary
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National Assembly
Switzerland
Greek losses and front conditions in Asia Minor
Constantinople reports Greek casualties amount to officers and 4000 men over the past days of fighting. Paris dispatches state Greeks are checked near Brusa, with Athens and allied forces advancing toward the city as reports from official circles confirm a halt to Greek troops in the Brusa area.
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Constantinople
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Paris
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Asa Minor
Harding calls for investigation of government agencies
President Harding asked for a special commission headed by Charles Dawe of Chicago to examine federal department heads for failings in aiding disabled service members and to probe abuses that have emerged. The inquiry aims to locate gaps in authority and accountability within government agencies.
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Washington, D.C
Harding
Charles Dawe
Chicago
Scholar ship awarded to Miss Edna Klein from Cornell to State University of Iona
Miss Edna Klein, set to graduate from Cornell in June, wins a state university ship award enabling a year's study for a master's degree. The prize recognizes her high Cornell scholarship as the top honor of this kind given by the state school. The item also notes local notices and advertisements including Bitro-Phosphate endorsements and Wallace's portrait work.
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Cornell College
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