France and Britain Seek Harmony Over German Occupation
Premier Millerand tells Britain that France's move into the Ruhr is justified and tied to German guarantees. London calls the note conciliatory, with officials noting no council discussion on the German situation while focusing on the Turkish treaty.
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Associated Press
Y Purvis
Millerand
France
Germany
Ruhr
Frankfurt
Darmstadt
Paris
Marshal
Cench
England
Russia
Baltic
Asia Minor
Balkans
London
Lloyd George
San Remo
Supreme Council
Bart Curzon
Passenger rail strikes slam cities nationwide
A sweeping national rail strike paralyzed freight and passenger service across Chicago, St. Louis, Toledo, and many others. An insurgent leadership claimed 20 chartered unions active while officials reported up to 9 percent of switchmen out in Chicago and rail hubs facing severe shortages and embargoes.
Policemen Finances Under Scrutiny in Graft Probe
Assistant District Attorney Smith opened an inquiry into bank accounts and stock dealings of five police officials in New York. He cited a broader crusade against graft as he challenged inspector Dominic Henry and eight others already facing indictment. The public is urged to review disclosed accounts to understand the motive ofOfficials taken on by city authorities.
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Associated Press
New York
Smith
Bister Game
Dominick Henry
Bathhouse Owner Fined in Fort Dodge Case
Gus P. Ahlgren, indicted for illegal sale of liquor, was fined 250 in district court after waiving further time. Police raided his Fort Dodge bath parlors seven weeks ago, seizing 49 quarts of whiskey. Other liquor indictment cases were continued to the August term. A wireless repair at West High School roof was completed after wind damage.
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Fort Dodge
Gus P. Ahlgren
March Prand
H. BR. Fre
Ahlgren
Germozone the Wonder Worker for Chicks and Stock
An advertisement extols Germozone as a preventive tonic for baby chicks, turkeys, and other stock. It claims rapid, dramatic results, citing testimonials about healthier chicks, reduced losses, and improved laying. Prices listed include 75 cents and 1.50 per package, with ordering details and dealer information.
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Germozone
Devicra
Postpal Geo, H, Leb CO
Water loo may come in under strike embargo
Waterloo and the region between Chicago and the Missouri river terminals face an almost total freight and express embargo as the strike drags on. Local rail men and switchmen pledge loyalty to the Brotherhood while traffic experts struggle with ever changing orders and routing. Merchants and wholesalers fear delayed deliveries of food drugs clothing and other goods as Chicago and Midwest terminals tighten operations.
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Waterloo
Chicago
Missouri River
Waterloo Railroad
Cleveland
New York
Brotherhood
American Express Company
Wilson
St. Louis
Buffalo
Ulinets
Central
Sioux City
Points West
Division
Steel Mills of Carnegie Shut by Strike
The Carnegie Steel company announced mills and furnaces at Sharon, Farrell, and Newcastle in Pennsylvania were closed due to the strike, with Youngstown mills also affected. The Baltimore and Ohio line east of Pittsburgh deteriorated as 500 roadmen joined strikers at Conway yards, with 3,000 men said to have quit since yesterday morning.
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Chicago
E. C. Estey
Hoyne
al Gary
Ind
Mahoning Valley
Youngstown
Toledo
Cleveland
Whmen
Norfolk & Western
Pennsylvania
Colimbus
Baltimore & Ohio
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Shengo Valley
Shenango Valley
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Farrell
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Umion
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Columbus
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Syracuse
Saginaw. Mich
Ogden
Utah
Pueblo
Colo
Milwaukee
Pocatello
Tda
Springheld
Carnegie Steel Company
Newcastle
Youngstown Mills
Baltimore& Ohio
Conway Yards
Thieves Steal 123000 Bibles From Prison Society
Chicago police probe theft of 123000 bibles valued at 37500 from the Prison Bible Society. The goods were loaded into a moving van.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Prison Bible Society
Princess Elizabeth Down With Scarlet Fever Illness
Princess Elizabeth eldest daughter of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie of Roumania is reported ill with scarlet fever in Bucharest on April 10. The AP dispatch notes the illness affecting the royal family.
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Scarlatina
Associated Press
Bucharest
Elizabeth
Ferdinand
Marie
Roumania
Exhumation of U S servicemen bodies in France begins
Paris April 10 The American naval department has begun exhuming U S marines and sailors who died outside battle zones in France. About 200 coffins lie at Brest with 600 men in France. 400 will be sent home while others’ relatives wish their remains remain in France. More than 6,000 marines died in battle zones and will be exhumed by army units.
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Associated Press
Paris
United States
American Naval Department
Brest
France
America
Child Screen Star Seeks Guardian's Removal in Lawsuit
Chicago April 10 Lila Lee 15-year-old film star Augusta Appel seeks an injunction to remove guardian Mrs Lilian Edwards actress wife of Gus Edwards from control of her money automobiles furniture and wardrobe The suit cites Edwards contract with Famous Players Lasky and alleges the guardian has profited from Lila Lee's career through 15 years of management Edwards plans to contest the action filed through Lila's father Carl Appel manager of North Side Turner Hall
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Chicago
Apri
Lila Lee
Augusta Appel
Lilian Edwards
Gus Edwards
Carl Appel
North Side
Turner Hall
Senate orders probe of old Mewberry election
Washington reports the senate elections committee will sub‑divide an inquiry into the old Mewberry vote led by Senator Watson of Indiana. House passes a German peace resolution 243 to 150. Timber workers seek eight hour day in the Midwest. Great Lakes seamen and firemen receive a 25 percent wage boost in Detroit. Indiana Legion urges extended federal board probe. Beltington notes elimination of compulsory military training from army plans. Dr. Adolf Kosster named German foreign minister.
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Senate Elections Committee
Watson
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D. C
House
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Edward Hines Lumber Company
Detroit
Great Lakes
The
American Legion
Congressional
Federal Board
Bucador Beltington
Senate
Guests at Des Moines Party Robbed of Coats at Home
Guests at a party hosted by H. W. Hahn in Des Moines were robbed while playing cards. Coats valued at about 1500 dollars and a small amount of cash were stolen, with thieves selecting only the more expensive garments before fleeing.
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Des Moines
H. W. Hahn
Prize Holstein bull sells for 22000 at Minnesota sale
Olathe college of Northfield Minnesota paid 11000 to take half ownership in Sir Lola Pontiac Legis Ormsby a five months old bull calf at St Paul Minnesota last Thursday The remaining 11000 was provided by the Meeker Faribault Minnesota The 22000 animal is described as a prize Holstein bull with strong sale appeal.
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Olat'a College
Northfield
Minn
Lola Pontiac Legis Ormsby
St Paul
Fari‘bault
Sale of 138 Trolstein cattle and famed Magnificent Individual bull
J M Hackney of St Paul owned stock in the herd. At the sale 137 other head of Trolstein cattle sold for an average of 1135 dollars. Chesley Jenness of Waterloo bought Magnificent Individual, a bull sired by King Legia Pontiac Count. The dam is a junior three year old cow noted for 18 pounds of butter in seven days and a milk record of 6300 pounds in 102 days, with an expected 1000 pounds of butter this year. Jenness could gain a 10000 dollar bull from the purchase. Locals say cattle values vary widely.
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J. M. Hackney
St. Paul
Trolstein
Chesley Jeliness
Waterloo
Magnificent Individual
Pontiac
Jenness
Chicago Banks to Implement Daylight Saving Monday
Chicago banks including the federal reserve bank will adopt daylight saving hours, advancing business hours by one hour from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Saturdays they will close at noon. The change aligns with New York banks already on daylight saving time.
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Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank
New York
Call for Republican County Convention in Black Hawk Iowa
A formal call announces a Republican county convention of Black Hawk County Iowa to be held at the courthouse Waterloo on Saturday April 17 1920 at 11 am. Delegates will be chosen to 23 for the state convention in Des Moines April 22 1920, with 165 delegates apportioned to townships and voting precincts.
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Court House
Waterloo
Iowa
Black Hawk County
Des Moines
Deleo
W. N. Harding
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Rock Island
St. Francis Hospital
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Waterloo Theatre
Sieg Construction Company
Black Hawk Nat'l Bank Bldg
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Carnegie Chain
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Adolf Kosster
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East Park Ave
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Poyner Spring
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Republican County Central
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