Berlin Gripped as Government Ends Clash with Spartacans
In Berlin the government prepared to avert turmoil as the Soviet congress opens. Bolshevik and anti soviet clashes were reported with casualties while Munich and Nuremberg see continued tension. A national workmen's soviet was approved as part of constitutional changes. Over 400000 workers affected by the general strike.
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Remden
Berlin
Amsterdam
The
Post
London
Moscow
Seciay
Archangel
Zurich
Bavaria
Munich
Nuremburg
Budapest
Red Guards
Comunists
Frank J. Taylor
National Workmen’s Soviet
Germany at a crossroads as soviet threat looms
The report notes Germany faces a pivotal choice over its form of government while the soviet influence intensifies. Berlin and Weimar prepare for military actions as a general strike extends across the country. Spartacan leaders plot to inflame workers and unite factions against President Ebert and Chancellor Scheidemann. Noske anticipates a rapid, forceful response to any incursion.
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le Keen
Pats
Germany
Emi Bolsbevig
Pallida
Ite
Esta Seeabiah Mentry
Legis ‘Partment
Berlin
Weimar
Asia
Ebert
Scheidemann
Noske
Soviet government forms resistance in Bavaria and allies
In the Exgen and Dusspdorff districts a Bavarian army is being formed to resist counterattacks from Bavaria or Prussia. A close alliance will be established with Hungary and Russia. The new soviet government aims to complete the transformation of the capitalist regime.
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Exgen
Dusspdorff
Bavaria
Prussia
Close
Hungary
Russia
Plans for Better Roads Rule Evansville Meeting
Evansville Indiana hosts a planning session to organize a statewide road improvement campaign. John T. Olliphant of Vincennes is named district representative as Duke Dotter calls for bridges across White River at Hazelton and an Ohio River crossing here with mayor Bosse endorsing the effort.
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Evansville
Ind
John T. Oli
Phant
Vincennes
Duke Dotter
Indianapolis
Bexamin Bosse
Aign
White River
Hazléton
Hazitton
Ohio River
Woolworth's Founder Frank W Woolworth Dies in New York
Frank W Woolworth owner of the Woolworth building and the five and ten cent stores died at his Long Island home today. He was 67 and had been ill for months. The Woolworth company was capitalized at 65.6 million and operated 30 stores.
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New York
Frank W. Woolworth
Woolworth
Long Island
Woolworth Company
Bavaria Falls Under Bolshevik Rule as Soviets Rise
Berlin reports the Bavarian Soviet Republic firmly established in the former royal palace, signaling a Bolshevik foothold in Germany. Berlin fears the national Soviet Congress may spark a broader uprising while Noske’s forces promise to prevent chaos. Dispatches from Munich note unified support across political factions for the new government.
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Copenhagen
Nignich
Munich
Zeitung
Budison
Berlin
Germany
Hungary
Aussia
Bavaria
Bing
National Soviet Congress
Noske
Campaign to Recruit 50 000 Peace Force Nationwide
Washington, April 8. The war department outlines a nation wide recruiting drive after final enlistment figures show eager volunteers but short numbers. An armored train and experienced French service veterans will travel to cities to attract recruits for three year terms with France service or home training camps. One year home service enlistments also accepted.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
France
Two Sides Duel For Advantage On Baseball Diamond
Two duels split the action as Edmand son officiated at third base. The big pros produced long picks and many points that should benefit them on the baseball diamond.
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Edmodson
Swother
Edmandson
Books and articles on the League of Nations at the library
The library offers books and magazine pieces to aid League of Nations discussions. H. G. Wells work Fourth Year and Atlantic Monthly articles are recommended. Stephen E. Dugan reviews Wilson's Peace Conference constitution in The World Covenant. World’s Work covers the League and Monroe Doctrine by John H. Latane.
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League of Nations
H. G. Wells
Atlantic Monthly
Albert Thomas
Stephen’ E. Dugan
Wilson
Survey
World
John H. Latane
Poor Chance for Clemency for Debs
Washington reports April 8 that Eugene V Debs, socialist leader, is likely to begin serving a ten year sentence for espionage violations in early May. Attorney General Palmer publicly opposed granting clemency to the convicted war obstructionist.
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Washington
Dugene V. Debs
Palmer
Two Years Ago in Washington Diplomacy Severed
Washington report notes that two years earlier Austria Hungary formally severed diplomatic relations with the United States, marking a pivotal shift in U S foreign relations.
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Washington
Austria Hungary
United States
League of the Service Star formed to unite war mothers
Indianapolis April 1 1918 reports a national merger of all war mother societies into The League of the Service Star. The aim is to link women with relatives who served or fell in the war, enabling sharing of last moments and information. Indiana War Mothers push the national move and name change while lecturers tour cities to recruit affiliates.
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Indianapolis
France
Indiana War Mothers
League of the Service Star
Peace making near completion in postwar talks
A high British official told United Press that peace making is practically completed. He said the coming peace will be acceptable to both Bolsheviks and reactionaries, with key issues settled including reparations the Rhine territory and permanent disposition of Danzig.
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Paris
United Press Today
Rhine
Danzig
Wilson to Join Big Four War Peace Meeting
Paris April report says President Wilson will participate in the big four session this afternoon as discussions focus on responsibility for the war. Observers note preparations to speed talks and hints the Easter peace forecast may influence actions before a potential Brest treaty.
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Paris
Wilson
George Washington
Brest
United States
Lloyd George to Confer With Wilson in Paris
Premier Lloyd George fully recovered from dental issues will meet President Wilson at 2 PM in Paris. The scheduling change delays his speech to correspondents, fueling speculation on potential alignment or divergence with the U.S. president.
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Paris
Lloyd George
Pres. Wilson
Jim
DRYS VICTORIOUS IN MICHIGAN ELECTION
Detroit results indicate prohibition sustained statewide with drys estimating a majority between 75 000 and 109 000 though Detroit and nearby area expected about 40 000. Miss Joseph Leppert operated on Monday afternoon and is recovering well.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Drys
Joseph Leppert
Greatest winter wheat crop forecast boosts nation output
Washington reports the Agriculture Department expects 837.6 million bushels of wheat from the 1919 crop, up 278.6 million from last year, at a guaranteed $2.25 per bushel. Rain and drought remain the main risks, with conditions described as the highest on record. Chicago notes prices set in advance limit immediate price shifts despite optimistic yields.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Indiana
Chicago
Alead
Food Administration
Trans Atlantic Flight Aims April 15 From Newfoundland
London reports the air ministry plans a FebruaryApril Atlantic crossing by Pilot Harry Hawker with a possible April 15 departure from Newfoundland at 2 am. The admiralty orders mariners to signal aircraft positions by wireless in the North Atlantic. William Cass, once a baker and restaurateur, visits Bicknell on business.
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London
Air Ministry
Harry Hawker
New Foundland
Atlantic
Admiralty
North Atlantic
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