Bavarian Civil War Deepens Amid Soviet Demands
Reports from Basel to Berlin describe Munich and Nuremberg strife as the Bavarian Soviet regime advances with twelve conditions including a dictatorship. Banks close, Red Cross depots looted, and pressure mounts on governing coalitions across Bavaria and central Germany.
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Muehlen
Fraf. Jaffe
Central Revolutionary Council
Munich
Bavaria
Er Jower - Franconia
Warz- Jhueg
Troops in Erin Seen as Only Way Curzon Sees to Govern
London April 3. In the Lords Earl Curzon defended the military bill saying Ireland asks Britain for 10000 troops to guarantee order as Budapest fears recur. He warned war conditions may return with ominous clouds and argued rulers need 40000 troops to govern Ireland.
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Curzon
London
House of Lords
Earl Curzon
Kedleston
Vien Oa
Budapest
Great Britain
Ireland
Volunteers for North Russia plea for British aid
An urgent appeal seeks volunteers for the British expeditionary force in North Russia. The call targets trained soldiers demobilized or discharged, currently at home or in formal engagements, with service histories of two to four years.
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Associated Press
London
Montreal
War Office
North Harding
Hayner Tusett
Ig Shetad
Rich women aid red agitation in US with cash
Washington reports that Bolshevist agitation in the United States is financed by wealthy individuals, especially women, reaching the department of justice but not taken seriously. One account claimed a wealthy American woman would fund agitators to organize soviet committees among negroes in the south, though no evidence has emerged.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Justice
South
Clash at Tien Tsin Ends. U S and Japan Seek Understanding
The Associated Press reports that talks between the United States and Japan over the recent clash in Tien Tsin are expected to yield a satisfactory understanding. The dispute began in the French concession with a clash between American and Japanese garrisons, and fighting continued with both sides invading concessions.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. C
United States
Japan
Burleson Rate Bars Chicago Raised Get Superior Court O K
Chicago judge grants permanent injunction restraining Chicago Telephone and American Telephone from raising intrastate rates. Judge Foell rules state has exclusive right to regulate intrastate rates in the dispute sparked by Postmaster General Burleson.
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Chicago
Superior Court O. K
Associated Press
Foel
Superior Court
Chicago Telephone Company
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Egyptians May Leave Egypt Under Proclamation
In the House of Commons Cecl B. Harmsworth stated General Allenby’s proclamation granting permission for Egyptians wishing to leave the country to depart. The question concerned the situation in Egypt and the restoration of order as announced in the proclamation.
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London
Tuesda
Montreal
House of Commons
Egypt
Cecl B. Harmsworth
Gen. Allenby
Army strength on April 1 shows 2,055,718 total force
The War Department reports that on April 1 the American army totaled 2,055,718, excluding 17,738 expeditionary marines, a 44 percent decrease since November 11. Distribution: Europe 1,366,610. Siberia 8,893. United States 562,064. insular possessions 35,412. at sea 2,730.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Europe
Siberia
United States
Insular
Anthracite Above Price Last Year in Chicago
Chicago pricing shows anthracite coal at 1.90 to 1.95 a ton higher than last year while bituminous coal runs 21 to 36 cents above April figures. An ad urging pre buying for next winter cites rising costs from labor to freight. Beginning May 1, 10 cents a ton will be added monthly until Sept 1, plus a 50 cent gain before fall. Dealers explain higher costs and tighter margins. profits now nearer two dollars retail. Federal policy supports high mine prices to protect miner wages. Smoke Diamond Joe Clears.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Hess
Strikers Occupy Krupp Works As Troops Approach
Berlin reports a general strike pro claimed in Berlin and Spandau with 30,000 loyal troops at Berlin gates. Krupp munitions plant occupied as German government bars further disruption. Rail workers warned strikes would be treated as a crime against the people.
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Associated Press
Paris
Hays
Berlin
Spandau
Herr Noske
Defense
Copenhagen
Christian Workers Organization
Krupp
Rasen
Essen
Altho
Germany
Tornado Toll Rises Across Texas and Oklahoma
A spate of late night storms leaves 30 dead across Jamas, Winnsboro and Walter areas in Texas Oklahoma totals rise to 30 with 102 seriously injured. Mineola and Durant report multiple fatalities as blizzard conditions hit western Kansas and neighboring states with heavy snow and rain. Train services disrupted from Colorado to New Mexico with widespread telegraph outages.
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Tex
Tundra
Vagrzundt County
Winnsboro
Topeka
Kay
Kansas
Salina
State Line
Colorade
Colorado
New Mexico
Rock Island
el Paso
Nara Vista
N. M
Dodge City
la Junta
Bank Seeks Civil Bedrock After Cashier Death
Ottumwa April 4 Associated Press reports Batavia Savings Bank faces a $125000 shortage after cashier Wal ter Lewis died by his own action. Directors plan to cover about $73000 shortfall with bank funds and Lewis estate assets valued around $50000 will be turned over. Bond signed by T Hackworth and three Batavia directors guarantees full repayment to depositors. bond held by state banking commissioner.
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Associated Press
Ottumwa
Batavia Savings Bank
Walter Lewis
Lewis
T. Hackworth
Ottumwa National Bank
Iowa
Batavia Bank
Chile Financial Men Confer With Souths Bankers Exporters
Chilean financial embassy officials meet with bankers and exporters in New Orleans on April 9 as part of a lengthy program. The mission aims to add Chicago to its itinerary after Washington. An invitation to Chicago during the Mississippi Valley association meeting on April 23 has been received.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Chicago
Washington
Mississippi Valley Association
Wildon May Shift Plan To Return As Deadlock Looms
Paris dispatch reports tension over the return of the American peace delegation. The group remains quiet amid press criticism and questions about travel plans tied to the ship George Washington. A French source notes Germany must immediately pay 25 billion francs in cash and materials, a figure to be fixed within the treaty.
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Paris
Chayas
Germany
Echo de Paris
Paradox Seen in Monroe Idea by Paris Matin
Paris Matin discusses the Monroe Doctrine and League of Nations in a paradoxical view. It argues that the League cannot be universal without violating the doctrine, or regional and would force American interference in European affairs.
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Monroe
Paris Matin
Paris
Leagues of Nations
League of Nations
Europe
Divisions Released For Homeward Return To U S
New York April 9 The 29th 70th and 28rd divisions have been released for return to the United States with embarkation at Hoboken advised. The 29th known as the Blue and the Gray includes National Guard troops from New Jersey Virginia Maryland Delaware and the District of Columbia and will move to the port after April 11. The 79th division composed of National Army troops from southern Pennsylvania will begin return April 10 and the 33rd National Guard troops from Illinois will begin April 12. Pershing announced immediate release for the 29th and 79th with the 33rd following April 12.
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Dpreaky
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United States
Hoboken
National Guard
New Jersey
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
National Army
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Pershing
Washington, D. C
War Department
France
Tyne
Bourbonne-les-Bains
Troyon
Souilly
Senators Call For Immediate War Return Of Troops
United States Senator James A. Reed of Missouri urged immediate peace and the return of American troops from Europe. President Wilson was pressed to end league talks and bring the boys home. Reports said the George Washington may sail for France soon, aiming to reach Brest by April 17, with Paris observers noting tension at the peace conference.
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Kansas
United States
James A. Reed
Missouri
Washington
Baker
Washington, D. C
League
Wilson
Navy
George Washington
Roosevelt
Benson
Paris
New York
Brest
Council of Four
France
Matin
America
Mafin
Sisal Exports in Yucatan Hit 24 Million in March
Official word from Mexico City reports that sisal exports from Yucatan in March were worth 24 million dollars. Three U S commercial commissions from San Antonio Dallas and Mississippi valley are in the city visiting local producers and merchants.
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Yucatan
Associated Press
Mexico City
United States
San Antonio
Dallas
Tex
Mississippi Valley
Captive Exchange Is Tasked With Reds by Americans
A flag of truce delegation from American and British officers entered Bolshevik lines at Archangel to negotiate a prisoner exchange. The Allied commission would meet at Plesovskaia to finalize details, with Bolshevik delegates returning to the allied lines as hosts. Also notes Valley bankers meeting set for April 23 to plan cooperation with merchants and exporters in the Mississippi Valley, and Finnish and Bolshevik Finns blamed for disorders on the Murmansk front. The ad promotes San Felice cigars at 3 for 20c.
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Archangel
Balshevik
Plesovskaia
Murmansk
Associated Press
London
Russia
War Office
German Governs Sees Entente Policing Possible
Berlin reports the German cabinet weighing appeals to allied troops to keep order in Europe. Workers at the Darmstadter bank strike, banks aid Darmstadt by opening branches. Berlin patrols with machine guns. Hamburg Spartakist leaders plot a soviet republic. Bavaria and Hungary receive mixed reactions at the Reichstag.
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Berlin
Bank of Trade and Industry
Darmstadter
Inchadin
He Deutsche
Dresdener
Darmstadter Bank
Paris
Havas
Germany
Europe
Zurich
le Journal
L'Eclair
Humbert
Reich
Troe
Keds
Bodaliata
Bavaria
Pralstariat
Hungary
Wilhelmstrasse
Hamburg
Zeitung Am Mittag
Gustav Nuske
Japan to Send Army Against Korea Revolt
Honolulu dispatch reports six battalions of Japanese troops being sent to suppress disturbances in Korea as reported by Nippu Jiji from Tokyo. The cablegram confirms authorities move to quell rising unrest spreading across the region.
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Honolulu
Korea
Tokyo
Slicing of Freights to South America Is Not U.S. Plan
The Associated Press reports official denial that the Shipping Board contemplates reducing ocean freight rates to South America. Government officials say rumors hinder Latin American commerce expected after hostilities end. Meanwhile in Philadelphia a counterfeiters den operates in the Eastern Penitentiary with inmates producing dilapidated notes, while Holiday Nutmargarine markets itself as a butter substitute.
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South America
U.S
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Shipping Board
Latin America
Philadelphia
Eastern’ Penitentiary
Delivery Notice for Courier by 5 30
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 o clock. If you fail to receive your paper by that time call 3430 or the carrier. A copy of the paper will be sent upon inquiry. Please call before 6 30 p m.
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