Iowa House Clears Hayner in Rathbun Case in 53–49 Vote
Des Moines Iowa April 17 the Iowa house ended its probe into the Rathbun pardon affair censoring Gov Harding and exonerating Attorney General H M Havner by a 53 to 49 vote on substitution of the censure report amid bitter debate. The majority report exonerated Havner while the minority urged censure. Harding was reported ill in bed as the session closed.
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W. L. King
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J. B. Weaver
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Property Being Nationalized At Hungarian Seat
Vienna reports deny executions at Budapest as false. City remains outwardly quiet while pressuring toward nationalization of property. Few naturalized Americans and spouses in Hungary. Food shortages persist despite possible relief efforts. Meat and vegetables scarce in hotels. no salt available. Eggs plentiful, bread quality poor.
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Budapest
Michael Karolyi
Archduke Joseph
Hungary
Weather for Flying So Good Today in May Atlantic Race
Weather conditions favorable for the trans Atlantic attempt. Capt Frederick P Raynham and Harry G Hawker, rivals for the honors, awaited incoming reports on conditions over the ocean as they prepared to hop off.
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Frederick P. Raynham
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Harry G. Hawker
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Air craft production debt reduced in week ending April 5
Washington April 17 Obligations of the bureau of aircraft production were reduced by over 4 million dollars in the week ended April 5. Since the armistice signing, cancelled and suspended contracts total 500,679,617 dollars.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Aircraft Production
Bureau
Blanquet Killed While Leading Mexican Rebels
News dispatch reports Gen. Aureliano Blanquet war minister under Huerta was killed in a late afternoon clash near Chavaxtla Vera Cruz region. The body was recovered and identified, with army chief Urquize sending a head to Vera Cruz for verification.
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Vera Cruz
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Chavaxtla
Vera “Cruuz
Francisco L. Urquize
Cordova
Orizaba
Urquize
Guadalupe Sanchez
Blanquet
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Vera’ Cruz
Francisco Alvarez
Pedro Garay
Felix Diaz
United States
Maximilian
Blanquel
Queretaro
Hluerta
Francisco Madero
Madero
Mexico
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Brooklyn
New York
West Indies
Montano
Enrique Gonzalez
Texipalaco
Buasteca Vera Cruzana
U S Husbands Pleaded By Women Who Ignore Jobs
Chicago readers learn that women in the government service are urging for husbands as workers and housekeepers. Letters to the U S Employment Service from middle aged bachelors and widowers describe longing for wives. One sympathetic clerk hints at a government matrimonial agency, while noting the demand for housekeepers remains unmet.
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U.S
Chicago
United States Employment Service
Mary V. Halas
Four Die In Milan Riots Clash Socialist Antis
Four people were killed and several wounded in Milan during clashes between Socialist and anti Socialist groups. The offices of the newspaper Avantii were wrecked as workers in Milan Bologna Turin and Genoa began a 24 hour strike across northern Italy.
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Bologna
Turin
Genoa
Talys
U.S. Officers Join Polish Troops Crossing Germany
Associated Press reports Coblenz April 16 that seventy five American officers with interpreters are assigned for duty on trains crossing Germany with Polish troops. An allied convoy accompanies each train and allied guards stand at every German station where trains stop.
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Associated Press
Coblenz
Germany
Bureau of Labor closes coord ha support denied
The state federal employment bureau at Lafayette and Fifth was closed this afternoon after a final appeal for local support failed. B. E. Barnes led a loyal staff including W. H. Barnes Ruth Herford and Emma Peters who worked unpaid since March 27. The Y W C A will take over the women’s department at the U W office. Havana files show workers nationwide called for a general strike to push a 30 percent price cut on essentials.
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Waterloo
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Emma Peters
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B. B. Barnes
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Ruth Magowan
Women’s Department
Employment Bureau
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Havana
Republic
Federated Harbor Amiong
Parliament Talks by Premier Lloyd George Stir Nation
The London press views Lloyd George’s Commons address as a parliamentary triumph with rousing cheers. Opinions split on peace terms but most agree he retains national confidence. some papers hint terms or policy on Russia may be reconsidered, while The Mail centers on hostility toward Lord Northcliffe.
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London
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Germany
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Daily News
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War Bond Call To Support Victory and Homecoming
A plea to the public to purchase Victory bonds as the nation funds the war effort and aims to bring the soldiers home. The caller contrasts paying with blood or pockets, urging collective financial support through bond purchases.
Swiss Council Recognizes New German Regime
The Swiss federal council reportedly moved to recognize the new German government, saying it was elected legally by a national assembly chosen by the people. The decision caused a political stir in Berne as reports linked President Ador to greetings from President Ebert.
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Havas
Copenhagen
Berlin
Ador
Switzerland
Ebert
Courier Delivery Notice for Evening Paper
The Courier informs readers the newspaper will be delivered before 6 30 p m. If not received by that time due to carrier error or other cause, call 3330 and a duplicate copy will be sent. Calls placed before 6 30 p m reach the office.
Former Davenport Mayor Die of Heart Trouble
Davenport Iowa April 17 Waldo Becker former mayor and former city attorney died at 3 a m today at St Luke's hospital. He suffered heart trouble and was 52 years old. He had served two terms as mayor.
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Waldo Becker
St. Luke's Hospital
Ufa Massacre Report Reaches Omsk as Assembly Adjourns
Des Moines reports the Thirty-eighth Iowa General Assembly will adjourn sine die Saturday noon after leaders in the house and senate reach an agreement. A telegram from Omsk states 1800 people were murdered by Bolsheviks at Ufa, including 400 women, as Ufa near the Sibirian border changes hands during the spring conflict.
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Senate
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Lowa
Associated Press
London
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Omsk
Orenburg
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Crown Princess Seeks Divorce Over Cruelty Claims
Zurich April 17 The former German Crown Princess Cecile seeks divorce from Frederick William amid charges by her mother Grand Duchess Anastasia Mecklenburg Schwerin of repeated brutality and infidelity. The statement recounts incidents including a flight to Switzerland and police interception at the German frontier.
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Associated Press
Zurich
Céeile
Frederick William
Anastasia
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Cecile
Hohenzoilern
Fredérick Williard
Switzerland
Berlin
Swiss Referendum On League Of Nations Membership
The Swiss government issued an official note announcing a referendum to decide if Switzerland will join the league of nations. A message on the subject will be presented to the federal assembly during the June session.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Tha League of Nations
Federal Assembly
Martial law declared in Punjab districts amid uprisings
Simla reports use of airplanes to quell disorder in Punjab as mobs attack a passenger train and a railway station at Gujranwala. Lahore and Amritsar districts see martial law declared after governor general cites open rebellion and authority breakdown.
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India
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Gujranwala
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Amritgar
Re hearing on cattle loading cost granted railroads at Chicago
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted a petition for re hearing on loading and unloading charges at the Chicago stock yards. The hearing is set for May 22 in Chicago. The action concerns charges to ship livestock or absorption by carriers and involved the Chicago Livestock Exchange and Union Stockyards and Transit Company.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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Chicago Livestock Exchange
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Fredfo Rd & Transit Company
Anastasie
Russia
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Cable Censorship Unchanged Says State Department
Washington reports from APR state censorship of cables remains unchanged according to Secretary of State Polk. He said cables from European countries except France and England are censored slowly by U S officials, while French and English cables are censored by officials in those countries.
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Washington, D. C
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France
England
United States
Great Britain
Phone Strike End in Boston Hoped as U.S. Envoy Reaches Scene
Boston April 17 The expected arrival of John Koons first assistant postmaster general and chairman of the wire centrel board sparked hope for quick settlement of the telephone workers strike. The walkout began Tuesday with New England female operators except Connecticut and has since drawn in cable splicers and electricians.
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Boston
U.S
Associated Press
John ©. Koons
Wire Centrel Board
New England
Connecticut
Unclaimed US Pay Checks Returned to Capital
Washington reports more than 46 million dollars in returned checks now held by the war risk insurance bureau. Many are marked unknown or unclaimed due to allottees failing to notify the bureau of address changes.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Teats Want Pay For Aerial Raids And Occupation
Paris reports German demands for indemnity against the Allies after aerial warfare and occupation. The Frankfurt Gazette quotes German negotiators at Versailles seeking damages from delays, tying the issue to Bolshevik trouble and the broader peace process.
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Germany
Frankfort
Versailles
Sparta
Germany Faces May 1 Deadline on Peace Terms
Germany must accept or reject Allied peace terms by May 1 or May 15, with Paris reports noting a cautious German digest and no firm reply expected until early May. Albania seeks full independence and a US role, while talk of American trusteeship for Armenia and Cicilia recurs as peace plans unfold.
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Berlin
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Munich
Ambush by American Scout Party Near Rail Line
An American scouting party operating ahead of Allied positions along the railway front surprised and ambushed a Bolshevik patrol four miles east of the line. Several foes were wounded as the area remained quiet otherwise amid broad reports of Soviet advances.
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