Union Miners Await Wage Decision In Soft Coal Talks
New York March 11 a sub committee of operators and miners met to negotiate a new wage pact for Anthracite workers with sessions likely to extend weeks. Neither side expects a rapid decision as the bituminous commission’s award looms. John L Lewis cautioned against predicting dates while noting existing agreements end March 31. The high cost of living and a closed shop demand are key issues.
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New York
Bituminous Coal Commission
John L Lewis
United Mine Workers
Tam
Chicago City Council Seeks Referendum On Prohibition Amendment
The Chicago city council voted 51 to 10 to petition the Illinois Legislature to withdraw its approval of the constitutional prohibition amendment so the question could be submitted to a referendum. Aldermen said the move aims to restore sale of light wines and beers to domestic customers.
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Chicago
Kinois
Miners Missing After Fire at Pachuca Mine
Sixty six miners are unaccounted for after a fire at the Hi Bordo mine in Pachuca Hidalgo near Mexico City. Telephonic advices from Pachuca report the disaster occurred this morning and involve 136 workers in the mine.
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Mexico City
Pachuca
Hidalgo
Coroner's Jury Corrects Death Verdict in Baker Case
Foreman L Haskell of the coroner's jury states the deceased John Bentley Baker died from a gunshot wound at the hand of a party unknown to the jury. The funeral for Bentley Baker was held Thursday at Melrose cemetery with Rev Louis J Bristow officiating.
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Press
Banner
John Bentley Baker
L. Haskell
Editor Press and Banner
Julia Bently Baker
Boston man charged in fatal shooting after roadside attack
In Lowndesville on Thursday afternoon Stewart, a Black man, was struck and fatally hurt Berry Robinson after Robinson opened fire following a wagon ride with Capt. Billy Shaw and C. B. Hutchinson. Stewart turned and struck Robinson with his public safety item, and then surrendered in Abbeville. He was admitted to bail of 300 dollars for appearance before the next grand jury.
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Boston
Stewart
Berry Robinson
Lowndesville
Robinson
Abbeville
Billy Shaw
C. B. Hutchinson
Wireless reports ship disaster near Mexican coast
The Ward liner Esperanza is reported to have run aground on Madagascar reef off Progreso Honduras while en route from New York to Progreso. The vessel reported broken sea pipes and engines out of commission with passengers aboard. relief ships Bald Hill and Amsterdam were diverted to assist. Position 21.24 N 90.18 W.
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Tampa
Pla
Naval
Ward
Hiperanae
Madagascar Reef
Progreso
Honduras
Dsperanza
New York
Havana
Amsterdijk
Textile strike in Roubaix and Tourcoing paralyzes 60,000
In Lille and neighboring Roubaix Turcoing workers walkout totals 60 000 idle amid a major French textile strike. Associated Press reports on the nationwide labor action and its impact in March. Senate delays Article 10 action as leaders seek order after yesterday's compromise break. Republicans consider changes to the mild reservationist proposal while Democrats press for votes.
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Lille
France
Textie
Roubaix
Turcoing
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Storm warnings ordered along the Gulf coast
A weather bureau bulletin says a disturbance over Northwest Kansas will bring strong southeast to south winds tonight and Friday. Storm warnings will be displayed from Pensacola to Carrabelle on the Gulf coast.
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Gulf Coast
Washington
Kansas
Elise Dresh
Weather Bureau
Pengacola
Carrabelle
Chicago's New Chief Sets Self a Hard Task
Chicago March 11. John J. Garrity took complete control of the police department and pledged to rid Chicago of crime in six months or resign. He issued the bold proclamation as he assumed duties as chief of police.
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Chicago
John J. Garrity
Romania to Open Peace Talks With Bolsheviki Thursday
Bucharest reports peace negotiations with the Russian Bolsheviki government will begin Thursday at Dorna-Vatra Bukovina. Rumanians demand immediate withdrawal of Soviet troops from the frontier and establishment of commercial relations.
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Rumania
Bolshei
Bucharest
Dorna-Vatra
Bukovina
Fur Prices Jump for Adirondack Trappers This Winter
Saranac Lake reports Adirondack trappers earned about 1400 dollars in raw furs this winter. Buyers from Utica to the Canadian border paid record prices, mink pelts at 18 to 20 dollars, muskrat pelts rising from 1.65 to 5 dollars, with prices roughly doubling from last season.
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Saranac Lake
N. Y
Utica
McAdoo's Plan to Cut Taxes via Bonds Rejected
The Treasury Department told the House Ways and Means Committee that former Treasurer McAdoo's proposal to reduce taxes by issuing additional bonds is not approved. Houston responded to Representative Frear's question during the March hearing, clarifying the stance on the plan.
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McAdoo
Houston Washington
Ree Department
Houston
House
Ways and
Frear
Wisconsin
Mayor and Aldermen Seek Re-Election in Primary
Mayor J. Moore Mars and four aldermen announce re nomination bids for the democratic primary on March 23. Aldermen listed are M. B. Susan Ward 1 H. B. Wilson Ward 2 Otto Bristow Ward 3 and Albert Henry Ward 4. W. M. Barnwell undecided on a run for Commissioner of Public Work as the general election set for April 12.
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J. Moore Mars
M. B. Susan
H. B. Wilson
Otto Bristow
Albert Henry
W. M. Barnwell
Clemson cadets walkout as trustees to hear demands
Clemson College faces a student walkout with the freshman and sophomore classes leaving campus amid disputes over discipline and governance. Upperclassmen demand open trials and student representation on disciplinary matters while trustees plan a Saturday meeting to review the situation and grievances.
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Rises
Board of Trustees
Jor
Iig
Det Crossland
Clemson
Clemson College
Daily Press
Spon
Phe
Uhe
Ted
Holsheviks
Contoversy
Jin
Riggs
Col
J. M. Cummins
Pross
W. Morrison
R. N. Brackett
Johnstone
Tarpon Springs arrests tied to attempted victim case
Police arrested a man and two others yesterday in Tarpon Springs on a report of an attempted victim. They were held on $1000 bond each and transported to Clearwater for processing.
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Tarpon Springs
Clearwater
Oltiones
Atlanta Street Car Strike Paralyzes City With Walkout
Atlanta residents faced a second day of disruption as trolley service remained halted after the Georgia Railway and Power Company workers rejected a 2 15 percent wage increase from arbitration. About 150 Atlantans offered to train as motormen and conductors to operate the system if the company accepts the offer. The local union voted to disengage from the international body if needed.
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Atlanta
Union Avlanta
Georgia Railway and Poyver Company
International Union
Unnion
International Organization
Mary Pickford Weeps As She Returns From Nevada
Mary Pickford, weeping and worn, stumbles from a train in Los Angeles after obtaining a divorce decree from Owen Moore in Minden Nevada. She avoids questions as reporters crowd the scene, aided by her mother who denounces prying photographers and appeals for privacy.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Mary Pickford
Minden
Nev
Owen Moore
Miss Pickford
Hearings Hear About Army Intelligence Ties to Colby Nomination
Senators hearing Burnbridge Colby for secretary of state heard more witnesses with wartime army intelligence ties. B. Trevor led New York intelligence during the war and Victor Praeger served as a stenographer in the New York Intelligence Bureau.
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Mohe
COLBY
Washington
Army Intelligence Service
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Burnbridge, Colby
B. Trevor
Army
New York
Victor Praeger
Bombing to break Susquehanna ice gorge seen as successful
Port Deposit Md March 11 report says combined army air bombardment and mild weather loosened a Susquehanna ice jam enough to allow a small stream of ice and backwater into Chesapeake Bay. Airmen plan to press the effort again today to widen the channel and prevent a major gorge.
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Tce Gorges
Port Deposit
Susquehanna River
Ld Army
Chesapeake Bay
Italian girl confesses to killing sister in New York
Martie Turel, 20, an Italian girl from New Jersey, surrendered at Atlantic City Jail and said she killed her sister Mrs. Angelina Conti in New York. New York police had been pursuing her and sent a detective to bring her to the city.
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New York
Martie Turel
Atlantic City
Angelina Conti
New Jersey
Anthracite Production Cut By High Water Thaws
Thaws in Hazelton Pennsylvanla on March 11 cause lower level flooding in anthracite mines cutting regional coal output about twenty percent across the Hazelton district and parts of Schuylkill.
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Hazelton
Schuylkill
Deputy Collector to Assist In Abbeville Tax Payers
A deputy collector will be in Abbeville on March 13 and 15 to help income taxpayers prepare their individual tax returns. The visit aims to assist earners with filing requirements and ensure proper tax payment.
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Abbeville
Mare
Wilson's Charges Against France and Rhineland Policy
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson charged France in a letter to Senate leader Gilbert Hitchcock. The Beho De Paris cites a piece arguing Wilson's aim targets France by name while implying Marshal Foch. It discusses American input on Rhineland occupation and critiques Wilson's stance as imperialism.
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Paris
Merah
Wileson
France
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
United States Senate
Pertinux
Beho de Paris
Marshal Foch
Wilson
Europe
Ftinax
Supreme Council
Land
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Pierrepont B. Noyes
Rhineland Commission
Rhineland
Noyes
Germany
Versailles
Tasker H- Bliss
Henry Hughes
Civil Administration Commission
Leud
Trade Union Congress votes against strike policy
London March 11 The special trade union congress voted overwhelmingly against a general strike and backed continued constitutional efforts to nationalize mines. The decision followed a miners federation proposal for direct action and a move toward political action in advance of the general election.
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Trade Union Congress
London
Special Trade Union Congress
Miners’ Federation
Pearls Worth 50000 Stolen From Chicago Hotel
A rope of pink pearls valued at 50000 was stolen from Mrs Robert F. Cart a Chicago society woman while she stayed at the Glenn Springs Hotel Watkins N March 2. Lloyds Insurance Agency offered a 15 reward. The necklace comprised seventy eight perfectly matched spears.
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Chicago
Robert F. Cart
Glenn Springs
Watkins, N
Lloyd's Insurance Agency
Italian Cabinet Resignations Reported by Tribune
Rome March 11 members of the Italian cabinet will hand their resignations to Premier Nitti today to ease his task of saving a few ministries, Tribuna reports in its dispatch.
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Wallan
Wiii
Rome
Nitt
Tribuca
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J. C. Cheatham
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