Peace Near Accord Says Wilson Set for Versailles
Paris April 15 A Wilson broadcast from the Council of Four says peace questions near final drafting and German plenipotentiaries invited to meet at Versailles on April 25. Indemnity fixed at 100 billion gold marks with 20 billion in bonds due by 1921 and 80 billion over 60 years, with details to be set by a special commission.
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German stance on Saar plebiscite at peace congress
Berlin reports the German government will refuse to discuss future Saar allegiance at the peace congress and reject any proposal to tear Saar from the empire by a general plebiscite. Officials indicate limited two week sessions in Versailles with allied reps reporting by May 1, 1921.
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Russian Bolsevist Rule Deemed Hopeless by Italian Envoy
Count Dentin Frazzo, the Italian military attache to Vetrograd who was imprisoned for 22 days in a four by six cell, arrived in New York and called the Bolshevist rule in Russia hopeless. He said the movement grew from about 20,000 adherents to millions and noted Ke d erginsky’s downfall. He described his harsh jail experiences as indescribable.
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Lenine and Trotzky Reported Leaving Moscow for Allied Talks
Geneva April 15. Reports in Deutsche Tages Zeitung claim Lenine and Trotzky have left Moscow to meet allied representatives for the first semi official conference. The dispatch is received with reserve here.
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Missionaries Arrested In Seoul Japanese Action During Korean Riots
Four American missionaries Dr John Thomas C R Avison J L Ladiow and J W Ulrst were arrested by Japanese authorities in Seoul in connection with the Korean revolt. A Seoul hospital patients were moved by gendarmes and a Tokyo dispatch says six infantry regiments and 400 gendarmes are being sent to reinforce Korea due to widespread riots.
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Feud Intensifies as Dresden Declares Martial Law
Dispatches report bitter fighting in Dresden after the murder of Saxony War Minister Neuring. Government troops rush from Berlin to quell radicals led by communists. martial law declared across Saxony amid ongoing clashes.
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US Marine Hero Shuler Returns With Honors
Major George K. Shuler of the United States Marines returns to Washington wearing a Croix de Guerre with two palmes and the Legion of Honor medal. He earned decoration for capturing the pinnacle of Blane Moutridge in October and was personally cited by General Petain.
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Yanks Back From Italy Return to New York Welcome
The first American troops to fight in Italy arrive aboard the Duca d Aosta from Genoa. 1642 veterans of the 332nd Infantry, 83rd division, from Ohio and western Pennsylvania, are greeted by the mayor's welcome committee. A police boat patrol escorts the ship as bands play and flags fly.
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Dernberg Named Finance Minister in German National Government
Berlin April 15 Dr Bernhard Dernburg former colonial minister and former head of the German propaganda service in the United States has been appointed minister of finance to succeed Doctor Schiffer who resigned last week according to the Tageblatt.
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Venders of Loot Shot by Soldiers in Berlin Fight
Berlin reports say soldiers fired on street vendors in central Berlin at noon. The district is cordoned to suppress stolen goods trade while vendors resist removal. Reports also say heavy fighting continues in Munich between red guards and government troops with several key buildings under communist control.
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Grand Fleet Arrives in New York Harbor
The Atlantic fleet of 103 vessels arrived in New York Harbor led by 50 destroyers, joining the Pacific Squadron under Admiral Mayo. The spectacle drew crowds as ships, airplanes, and salutes filled the harbor with a week of shore leave and entertainment planned for 30,000 sailors and Marines. Casвин, Manly, and other ships bear battle scars from wartime service.
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Strike notice served on New England Telephone chief
Formal notification of a telephone operators strike was delivered to William R. Driver Jr., general manager of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company. Driver said the firm would use every reasonable means to maintain service.
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McAdoo Urges Victory Loan Support on Train Platform
William G. McAdoo former secretary of the treasury and minister of railroads spoke from a private car on a train from San Francisco to Portland urging support for the Victory loan. He praised soldiers who died or suffered for liberty noting sixty thousand lost their lives and many more were wounded. He said it took money to win and the country now asks citizens to pay the bill.
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Britain Denies Oil Deal Report Denied by Reuters
A British government denial about gaining control of the Cowdray oil interest emerges from London. The report, filed in Mexico, is attributed to Reuters and Liu.
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New England Telephone Operators Strike Walks Out
Thousands of New England telephone operators stage a walkout, with 8000 workers joining the strike action across New England. The stoppage affects call services, processing, and line maintenance as the labor disruption unfolds.
Boston strike shuts New England telephone and electrical work
Special to Evening Journal Boston April 15. The city and all New England states are tied up by a strike of eight thousand telephone operators and twelve thousand electrical workers. Business is virtually at a standstill due to the demonstration.
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New England
Eighty Seven Russians Arrested by Pittsburgh Police
In Pittsburgh on April 15 seventy one Russians were rounded up on suspicion of backing the Soviet regime in the United States. Officers used clubs to subdue the detainees after they offered strong resistance.
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Evening Journal
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United States
Steamer Laden With Polish Food Looted at Hamburg
Special to Evening Journal reports a steamer carrying food for Poland was pillaged in Hamburg by Germans on April 15. authorities began investigations and police seized the vessel’s cargo amid wartime shortages and diplomatic tensions.
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Archduke Joseph Executed in Budapest Report
Berlin April 15 report states Communists in Budapest executed Archduke Joseph former Premier Dr Alexander Wekerle and Baron Stepreynl minister of commerce.
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Investigation Ordered Into Iowa Fire Insurance Combines
Des Moines April 15 the house voted eighty eight to one to order an investigation of all alleged combines of fire insurance companies operating in Iowa Meade of Butler was the sole dissenter
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Russian retreat admitted in Murmansk region
London dispatch reports the Russian soviet government acknowledged a ten mile retreat in the Murmansk region. The loss or strategic pullback reflects evolving military posture as the conflict continues.
Troops Arrive in New York on Rochambeau and Floridien
The French liner Rochambeau and the American transport Floridien arrived with 2,461 U S troops. One noted passenger on the Rochambeau was Grover Alexander a Cub pitcher back from service in France.
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Five Sailors Burned in Gasoline Blast in Port
In San Diego on April 15 an explosion aboard submarine chaser 207 wounded one officer and four sailors. All were taken to hospital and feared fatally burned.
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Mexican bandits wound two Americans near Tampico
By Tamplco on April 10, bandits attacked a Haasteey Petroleum company paymaster party injuring two Americans Wiberg and Dehay. The raiders took 15,000 pesos before retreating as authorities ordered steps to pursue the incident.
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