Tradition Tracks Planting Potatoes On Good Friday
The Black Hawk county report notes farmers test seed corn due to frost damage and variable germination. Authorities warn careful soil inspection before planting for a safe harvest. Clover shortages and a farm labor shortage further threaten crops, with high rents and land prices shaping planting decisions.
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Black Hawk County
South Dakota
North Dakota
Iowa
Burger
Black Hawk
Iowa Farm Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Seenth Federal Reserve Bank
Middlewest
Federal Reserve
Hosa
Yanks On Rhine Under Wilsons Control Says President
In a message to Congress President Wilson states American troops in Germany report to him as commander in chief. He notes troops and territory remain governed by armistice terms and deny authority for Rhineland high commission. Maj. Gen. Allen has full authority to police occupations and defend forces.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Rhine
United States
Wilson
Congress
House
Rhineland ‘High Commission
Allen
Foch
Ferdinand Foch
Germany
Coblenz
War Department
Pershing
Suffragists Suffer Loss in Delaware House Vote
The Delaware House defeated ratification of the equal suffrage amendment. Initial tally stood 23 to 9 with supporters later changing votes to seek reconsideration, final vote reported at 26 to 5. The Associated Press filed from Dover, Delaware, dated April 1.
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Associated Press
Dover
Del
Navy indifference left fleet unprepared for war
Rear Admiral Fullam told the Senate Naval Investigating Committee that the navy department showed indifference to readiness before World War I. He testified that in 1915 Pacific reserve ships were dockbound with tiny crews and insufficient personnel, with only a few officials listening to pleas for expansion.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Fullam
Pacific Reserve Fleet
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Pacific Coast
Department
General Board
Supreme Court Blocks Texas Oil Permits in Disputed Lands
The Supreme Court enjoined Texas and Oklahoma from issuing permits on contested Red River valley oil lands and barred removal of equipment. It ordered Jacob M. Dickenson of Chicago to serve as receiver for the lands and property as boundary proceedings continue.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Supreme Court
Red River Valley
Oklahkoma
Jacob M. Dickinson
Chinago
Rail Boat Strike Ordered by Marine Workers Union
A general strike order goes into effect immediately on all railroad boats except ferries. Marine Workers affiliation instructs 5 000 workers to quit work at the stated hour, targeting railroad boat crews and ferries as exempt. The abrupt action reflects union leverage in maritime railroad operations amid ongoing labor disputes.
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V.Y
Marine Workers
Associated Press
New York
Marine Workers Affiliation
Rall Road Companies
Ruhr Reds Force Workers to Quit Jobs and Join Army
In the Ruhr district the Reds are pressuring workers to abandon their posts and enlist in the Red Army. Dutch reports say local leaders warn the town cannot be saved from mob violence without government action as police fail to prevent plundering.
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Associated Press
the Hague
Ruhr
Red Army
Duesbure
The
Hague
Haltorn-Uudinghausen-Lerben
Verne
Lede
Ruenthe
Nordherringen
Dortmund
Brakel
Hamm
Puderich
Wesel
Hamborn
Sterkrade
Haltern
Hork
Gunen
Petlura Seeks Help From Gtechs for Ukraine Front
Ukrainian leader Simon Petlura traveled to Prague to arrange formation of a Czech army to fight Bolsheviks on the Ukrainian front. Reports say a recently recruited 10,000 Ukrainians were sent against the Soviet line on the southern front. Warsaw fronts note limited action with artillery duels and skirmishes amid the Bolshevik spring offensive. Population figures from census show Pine Bluff Arkansas at 19,880 and Manistee Michigan at 9,690 with notable changes.
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Simon Petlura
Prague
Warsaw
War Office
Premier Miller and Foch weigh Ruhr crisis plans
Paris April 1 Premier Miller and Dr. von Meyer discussed Germany's Ruhr entry request and the risk of occupation of Frankfort and Darmstadt. Foch conferred on countermeasures while skeptics doubt need for force as French batteries control the area and a major action seems unlikely.
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Paris
Millerand
von Meyer
Ruhr
Foch
Marshal Foch
Germany
Frankfort
Darmstad
Ian MacPherson Resigns as Chief Secretary for Ireland
The Associated Press reports Ian MacPherson has resigned as chief secretary for Ireland. The resignation was accepted this afternoon and Sir Hamar Greenwood is expected to succeed him, with newspapers noting the offer and speculation on the new appointment.
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Associated Press
London
Son
Ian MacPher
Ireland
Greenwood
the Globe
Ian Mac- Pherson
Iraq
Mac-Pherson
H. der Secreta
Globe
Otheramar Greenwood
Unity
Home Affairs
Hamar
Entente Batoum Plan Provokes Georgia Assembly
The Entente powers agreed to jointly supervise Batoum’s administration, drawing disapproval from the new Georgia republic. A mass meeting in Tiflis saw many troops march with red banners praising the soviets and calling for a proletariat government.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Entente
Batoum
Republic of Georgia
Tiflis
Enetente
Strike Ends as Chicago Stockyards Return to Work
The four day stoppage at the Chicago stockyards ends as 7,000 packinghouse workers resume duties after agreeing to arbitration on wage differences. Workers will return to their jobs and operations resume at the yards tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Waterloo Census Data Due Tomorrow Evening
Washington D C April 1 Fopulations of Murphys boro UL and Waterloo In will be announced tomorrow at 10 30 p m
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Waterloo
Washington, D. C
Murphysboro
Assembly Exiles Entire Socialist Delegation in Albany
In Albany on April 1 five New York City Socialists Louis Waldman August Claessens Charles Solomon Samuel Dewitt and Samuel Orr were expelled from the State Assembly after a 22 hour session. The vote to seat the exiled group was followed by partisan divisions and a historic precedent as never before had an entire party delegation been ousted from a U.S. legislative body.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Louis Waldman
Augest Claeadens
Charles Solonton
Samual A. Dewitt
Samuel Orr
New York City
New York Assembly
van Ba
August Clagsgena
Isadar
Charles Solomon
Philadelphia
Samuel A. Dewitt
Dewitt
Orr
Waldman
Claeasens
Solomon
United States
Qlaessene
Claessens
Dewitt-Orr
Sweet
Duast
Allence
Wald- Man
New York
House
Margaret Smith
Elizabeth van Or. Gillette
Four Indicted for Supreme Court Oil Lands Leak
Indictments returned by the District of Columbia supreme court grand jury name four defendants Aliston F Embry James Harwood Graves Burnett B Moses and Millard Mayer Jr. They face charges of conspiring to defraud the United States over pre announcement opinions of the Supreme Court in the Southern Pacific oil lands case Embry allegedly provided a tip enabling others to sell short 500 shares for a profit of 1419.50.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Southern Pacific Oil Lands
Aliston F. Embry
McKenna
Supreme Court
James Harwood Graves
Attornney
Department of Justice
New York
United States
Supreme ‘Court
Embry
Grand Jury
Southern Pontific
Wage agreement reached for bituminous miners forces anthracite talks
The Associated Press reports that John L. Lewis says steps will be taken for a satisfactory adjustment in hard coal wages. The bituminous contract raises pay 27 percent for over 000 workers and goes into effect today for two years. Output is not expected to rise significantly until stable coal car supply is ensured.
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Associated Press
New York
John L
Lewis
United Mine Workers
A . Lewis
New River Coal Association
West Virginia
Italy Accepts Wilson Plan For Fiume Settlement
The Italian government informed Gabriele d Annunzio that it will accept President Wilsons project for the Adriatic settlement. An envoy from Premier Nitti visited Fiume and announced the decision to the insurgent commander. A meeting with d Annunzios volunteers followed where Alceste d Ambris stated independence would be declared only if needed to protect Italian character and interests in the city and its rail links.
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Associated Press
Trieste
Gabriale Pannunzio
Wilson
Adriatic
Nitti
Fiume
Annunzio
d'Annunzio
Alceste d’Ambris
d’Annunzio
Russia Proposes Peace to China Japan and America
Vladivostok dispatch reports Soviet Russia offering peace terms to China and the United States and accords to Japan. The Soviet pledge includes halting propaganda in America and abandoning concessions in China. Siberia to adopt Soviet governance April 1 as party convention nears. two thirds of eastern districts already under Soviet or zemstvo control.
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Vladivostok
Russia
Japan
China
United States
M. Vileniki
Moscow
America
Far East
Ching
Siberia
Communist Party
Nikolsk
Lere
Chicago Firemen Face Conspiracy Charge In Strike
Chicago reporters note threats of conspiracy prosecutions as 700 firemen resign over pay. City council offered 192 annual raise. union seeks 300. Officials warn union action could expand to 1800 of 2267 truckmen and pipemen. Engineers threaten to strike if nonunion workers are hired. Public workers stay out despite a 10 percent budget pay rise.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Joh Cullarton
Cullerton
Fire Department
Hoover Elimination Rumor Spurs Senate Debate
In Washington on April, Senators McKellar and Ashurst sparred over Herbert Hoover and a possible Republican nomination. McKellar called Hoover eliminated as a Democratic possibility while Ashurst defended him. Grenna criticized wartime statements that supposedly cost wheat farmers billions.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Herbert Hoover
Senate
Senator McKellar
Tennessee
Hoover
Ashurst
Arizona
Tom
Grenna
North Dakota
Vaudeville Agencies Case Dismissed by Federal Board
The Federal Trade Commission dismissed a complaint of unfair methods of competition against vaudeville booking agencies. The commission said evidence failed to establish violations of the FTC or Clayton Act and referred the case to the Department of Justice for further handling. America’s Favorite Smoke San Felice and El Verso Cigara.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
America
San Felice
el Verso Cigara
Japanese Aid Grows in Siberia Battle Reports
Reports from Honolulu say seven hundred Japanese troops and civilians died in an eight day skirmish with Bolshevik forces at Nikolaevsk Siberia. Residents organized two volunteer squads to aid Japanese soldiers as the consul M Ishida is missing. a fire destroyed the consulate. Authorities in Tokyo say Japanese forces will stay in Siberia to protect subjects and property, signaling a shift from withdrawal policy.
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Honolulu
T. Hi
Bolaherik
Nikolaevsk
Sberia
Nopu Jiji
Conbdlafe
M. Ishida
National’ Defense
Tokio
Ochi
Hara
Monster Airplane Flew Across Waterloo Today
A colossal airship capable of carrying freight and passengers landed in a field near Byrnes Park in Waterloo. Six crew members were aboard. two visited a restaurant for lunch and two fetched gasoline. After a 45 minute stop the ship vanished into a thunderstorm as the pilot urged residents to consult their calendars.
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Elonda
Earl
Byrnes' Park
Compass
Airghin
Millionaire Red and 37 Others Face Sedition Trial
Chicago April 1 Judge Oscar Hebel overrules a motion to quash indictments charging 38 defendants led by millionaire sergeant at arms W B Stoya with conspiracy to overthrow the government by force under the new criminal syndicalism law. Trial date to be set next Monday.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
W. B. Stoya
Communist Labor Party
Oscar Hebel
Favors for Belgian Products Assured by France to Get Coal
Associated Press report from Brussels notes a Franco Belgian accord to ship 100000 tons of coal monthly in return for favorable handling of Belgian goods. Soir says the compact will be signed soon. Also dated April 1 Annapolis Md: Eamon de Valera, president of the Irish republic, addresses Maryland House of Delegates after meeting Gov. Ritchie.
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France
Associated Press
Brussels
Ministry of Devastated Regions
Soir
Courier delivery deadline notice with phone contact
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 3 30 o clock. If due to carrier error you do not receive the paper by then phone 3336 74 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m.
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Ark
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Fogit
Millerang
Ruer
AN MacPherson
Entente Batoum
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