Burleson Fallout War Plays Out in Wilson Row
Chicago April 25 A Washington dispatch says President Wilson abroad, Burleson faces a push to remove him from the cabinet. Democratic leaders back the move, citing postal turmoil under Burleson and his clashes with labor. The World notes Wilson’s cabinet friction and a partisan appeal aimed at Ford and Davies.
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Peace Conferees See Harmonious Italian Solution
Paris reports a hopeful shift in talks as Italy signals willingness to settle disputes within a fortnight. Premier Orlando travels to Rome to consult parliament while Italian delegates stay engaged with allied commissions in Paris ahead of Versailles talks.
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Two Million Tons in Vessel Contracts Canceled
Washington April 25 The shipping board will cancel contracts for two million tons of steel ships contracted during the war. Chairman Hurley said cancellation of all unlaunched keel contracts is under consideration to allow peacetime prices instead of wartime rates. San Felice Cigars advertisement notes three for 20 cents.
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Cold Wave May Hit Crops East of Mississippi
Washington April 26 Cold wave with snow flurries and freezing temperatures spread across much of the east of the Mississippi. Ontario reported subfreezing readings and New York state saw 20 degrees. Crop damage was forecast though high winds helped shield some crops. Weather forecasts warned of continuing cold through tonight and Saturday with no relief in Florida.
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Fight on Hungary by Roumanians as Omuts goes away
A chaotic report from Geneva via Associated Press outlines Roumanian advances in eastern Hungary. Czecho-Slovaks attacked Waitzen near Budapest. Roumanians recaptured booty from Hungarian red guards and moved toward Debrecen as thousands flee Budapest.
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Italy's Fronts Rise as Wilsonieb Accord Sparks Crisis
A Paris dispatch reports 14 Italian divisions moved toward Fiume with a large influx of troops. Rome witnesses massive demonstrations backing Premier Orlando and signaling strong public support for Italy's Adriatic claims. Ambassador Page contemplates resignation amid war-time diplomacy.
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Maids Win Weekly Bath Privileges in Bromley District
London reports that ten maids in Bromley, Kent won rights to bath use once a week, plus two hours rest daily, and weekly days off including a Sunday half day. The concession followed a conference between maids and their mistresses amid broader Paris and London diplomatic comment on Wilson and the peace conference.
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German couriers arrive at Versailles for peace congress
German official couriers arrived at Versailles in advance of the German delegation. They traveled by a special train from Creil near Compiegne and were welcomed by Col. Menry and French officials. The party stayed at the Hotel Des Reservoirs. Couriers included Herr von Warendorf, Herr Walter, and Herr Duker.
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Our Yanks Coming Parade in Boston 26th Division
Boston awoke to the cry Our Yanks are coming as the 26th division prepared to parade at 1 pm. Along the march route streets displayed Stars and Stripes and allied flags with bunting and laurel arches decorating buildings and monuments in tribute to earlier New England military heroes.
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Match Navy to Be Slogan in Bond Drive
Navy Secretary Daniels proposed the slogan Match the navy for the Victory loan. He asked service members to subscribe to at least one bond so the roll of honor lists Navy names among the foremost, signaling to America to match the navy in support.
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Co B Boys to Be on Special Train Through Waterlog
The 168th regiment Rainbow division units Co B and Co G train assignments place Co B for a Waterloo two hour stop on the way to Camp Dodge. Co F Cedar Falls men also served and a large Waterloo group of 60 from Co B and G each helped fill war-strength. The TaGathan transport is due to dock midafternoon with 190 Tawang expected to greet the vessel led by Mayor RB Thompson of Waterloo.
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Victory Loan Drive Urges Wider Effort Across Nation
Washington D C April 25 fears that the Victory Liberty loan faces complacency as total subscriptions reach 396,496,000 with no new gains. Officials urge intensified effort, stressing the loan’s similarities to prior drives and the need for broad support. New York district reports 150,412,000 subscribed by 2 a m an overnight increase of 26,308,050 off a 1 350,009,000 district quota.
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HALERS MEN AID AT VILNA IN POLISH CAPTURE
Polish agency in Lausanne reports units of General Haller's army that traveled from France to Poland through Germany helped Polish troops seize Vilna from Bolshevik forces.
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Courier delivers before 5 30 o clock notice
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30. If you fail to receive the paper due to carrier error, please phone 3330 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m.
Ruhr miners return to work amid easing strikes
A surge of Ruhr coal miners, including Dashburg and Muehlheim districts, resume work as strikes ebb. The shift follows Communist calls to continue walkouts, but food aid from the United States and growing production pressure the trend. Hamburg sees military and police order restored after violent Communist protests.
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Victory loan progress in Waterloo mayoral drive
Figures show $350,000 subscribed to the Victory loan with about $400,000 still needed before the Rainbow division returns. Many sergeants have not turned in cards due to non receipt or uncertainty of amounts. A public record of the war effort will be kept, with filing likely at the courthouse.
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Wilson Deplores Violence in Egyptian Nationalist Struggles
The United States deplores violence in the Egyptian nationalist movement. A note to General Allenby, transmitted via the Cairo consul general, records U S concerns while acknowledging the British protectorate and seeking stability in the region. The communication highlights Washington’s stance on colonial governance and Middle East tensions.
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