War Chiefs of Italy Called Home
Paris dispatch reports Italian leaders returning to Rome as Italy faces decisions at the peace conference. Premier Orlando defiant amid Wilsoning terms, as Diaz and Thaon Di Revel depart Paris. Wilson statement outlines new Europe, urging independence for Austro-Hungarian remnants and a league of nations framework.
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Thaon di Revel
Rome
Armando Diaz
Wilson
Orlando
Italy
Germany
Austria
Italy as Guardian of New European Order After War
The article argues Italy gains frontiers restored and acts as trustee in a new European order led by the League of Nations. It explains why Fiume was assigned to the Croatians and why Austrian fortifications will be razed, ensuring minority protections and armament limits.
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Italy
Austria-Hungary
League of Nations
Alps
Russian Cossacks Beat Red Army in Uralsk Offensive
London reports Ural Cossacks with Admiral Kolchak’s Siberian forces launched an advance south of Samara toward Uralsk capturing villages west of the city. Bolshiveks retreating north as Maj Gen Edmond Ironside notes allied troops and deserters strengthening the new Russian army. American engineers praised for service.
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London
Admiral Kolchnak
Uralsk
Russia
Samara
Shevorkin
Bolshie Ozerki
Edmond Ironside
Archangel Front
Ironside
Budapest in Crisis as Allied Forces March and Fronts Shift
Reports from Vienna and Budapest indicate Czecho-Slovak troops advance on Tyrnau to Marchegg while Romanian forces move toward the Danube. Budapest endures a crisis with fears of anarchy, looting, and Bolshevik influence as Allied orders to march on the city circulate and borders shift.
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Tyrnau
Marchegg
Tisza
Danube
Budapest
Bela Kun
Red Guard
Red Guards
Michael Karolyi
Prairie division praised by Baker and Pershing in Luxemburg review
About 23 000 Illinois troops from the Prairie division were praised by War Secretary Baker and General Pershing during a review in German occupied Luxemburg on April 24. The unit fought on the Somme with the British and later with the First American army in the St Mihiel drive and the Meuse Argonne offensive.
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Pershing
Luxemburg
Prairie Division
Somme
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Argonne
Baker
Strike Is Voted In Ireland National Labor Action
In Limerick on April 24 a conference united the Limerick strike committee with the Irish trades union congress and labor party. A statement declares the strike now becomes national with active support from other centers. Tom Jobbfson, treasurer of the labor congress, announced the nationwide status.
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Limerick
Irish Trades Union Congress and Labor Party
Tom Jobbfson
Labor Congress
Ireland
Pershing to Visit London Next Month
London April 24 General Pershing plans a visit to London arriving on the third. He will be received with military honors.
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London
Yorkshire Fast
Pershing
Baseball season formally opened with mixed results
Brooklyn won for the third straight game while the White Sox routed the Brows. Other scores from around the leagues show Chicago and Cleveland opening as scheduled amid the early action.
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Brooklyn
Botton
White Sox
Baseball Score Update From National and American Leagues
Rain canceled the Chicago vs Pittsburgh NL game. Brooklyn defeated Boston 6 to 1, New York beat Philadelphia 7 to 0, Cincinnati topped St Louis 6 to 2. In the AL Chicago routed St Louis 13 to 4, Boston outscored New York 10 to 0, Washington beat Philadelphia 9 to 1, Cleveland beat Detroit was rained off. American Association results show Indianapolis 2 over St Paul 1, Louisville 14 over Milwaukee 2, Vanegas City 0 over Columbus 1.
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Brooklyn
Nesberte Cess
New York
Ctamatt
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Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
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Eveland Troit Éuacebanes Ss
National Guard Reorganization Starts With Seven Regiments
The War Department authorized seven infantry regiments plus a battalion, one cavalry squadron and eighteen coast artillery companies to reconstitute the National Guard. New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Oregon gain units, replacing state troops not allowed in peacetime. Pennsylvania cites 3000 troops and a capable constabulary. Units must organize before June 30 to qualify for federal aid.
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National Guard
War Department
Bureau of Militia Affairs
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
National Guard reforms defer to state authorities
The statement notes no call to organize the National Guard now. It leaves initiation to state authorities and does not seek to preempt Congress on national military policy. It also cautions against a broad reorganization before demobilization of existing Guard units from the U S Army.
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National Guard
Congress
United States Army
Rioting at Hamburg Delays US Food Ship Unloading
Official reports say rioting in Hamburg delayed unloading of American food relief ships for a time. Work now continues with volunteer strikebreakers mainly merchants and professionals who recognize the vital need to unload the food. The navy had previously controlled German laborers who were unwilling workers.
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London
Hamburg
March exports top six hundred million with rise over 1918
Washington reports March exports at 604 012 288 dollars up from 522 900 238 the previous year while imports total 267 583 009 dollars. The gains are led by raw materials for manufacturing rising from 66 005 630 to 101 197 253 dollars.
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Washington
America
Department of Commerce
Hoover Arrives in Berlin With Large Allied Staff
Herbert Hoover chairing the inter allied food commission arrived in Berlin with a large staff. Hamburg saw weekend disturbances as a mob plundered the harbor area and clashed with police, leaving several dead and wounded.
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Berlin
Herbert Hoover
Inter-Allied Food Commission
Hamburg
Victory Liberty loan drive nears half billion
Official summaries from nationwide districts report aggregate subscriptions approaching 500 million dollars. Communities adopt Finish the Job This Week, with many already meeting quotas though initial payments are not yet collected. New England cities report full goals. Cleveland district tops 60 million in sales. Midwest districts note farmer delays. Oklahoma and Oregon counties show strong oversubscription and early quotas.
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Boston
Cleveland
Northwest
Minneapolis
Oklahoma
Oregon
U. S. Embassy in Rome Under Guard
U S Embassy at Rome placed under guard following recent turn of events. Officials report heightened security measures and cautious movements outside the building as investigations continue.
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U. S
Rome
Loan Race Is Close Between Town and Michigan
Paris dispatch reports a tight victory loan race with Town and Michigan running neck and neck for first in the Victory Loan subscription. Premier Orlando of Italy said he would leave Paris this afternoon but hoped a break could be avoided, stating that Italy will not break with its Allies and will entrust its interests to them to fulfill their mission.
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Paris
Orlando
Italy
Italian government shields American posts in Rome amid protests
Paris reports the Italian government will safeguard the American Embassy in Rome and consulates across Italian cities if demonstrations occur. It also states that no American troops are stationed in Italy.
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Evening Journal
Paris
Rome
Italy
Record breaking demonstrations in Rome demand Italian recognition
In Rome on April 24 crowds held record breaking demonstrations urging the Peace Conference to recognize Italian aspirations. Two hundred soldiers were posted to guard the American, French and British Embassies amid the protests.
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Evening Journal
Rome
Michigan Leads In Official Quota Subscriptions
Washington April 24 The National Loan headquarters began confirming which state first officially subscribed its quota Michigan appears to lead despite unofficial returns.
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Evening Journal
Washington, D. C
National Loan Headquarters
Michigan
Iowa
Italy Seeks Separate Peace With Germany Likely
Paris dispatch reports Italian positions leaning toward severing from the Allies. King Emanuel telegrammed Premier Orlando praising the move and urging no retreat from the stance, signaling Italy may pursue a separate peace with Germany.
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Paris
Italy
Germany
King Emanuel
Orlando
Forged Mexico City Claims On Monroe Doctrine Recall
Documents claimed to recognize the Monroe Doctrine and to recall Alberto Pani from Paris are forged. Mexico City papers attributed the statements to Fernandez, head of the Foreign Relations Department, but the reports are not authentic.
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Mexico City
Paris
Alberto Pani
France
Spain
Fernandez
Department of Foreign Relations
Yanks Out Of France By August Reported In Ghastly Dispatch
London notes that all American troops will be withdrawn from France by August with Third Army units possibly remaining in the Rhine zone after peace. HQ may move to Antwerp to ease French rail burdens and aid reconstruction. Chauncey Depew turns 85 as his New York birthday observance is held with wife in attendance.
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France
Pall Mall Gazette
Chauncey M. Depew
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New York
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