Five foreigners linked to Wall Street blast captured in Rio
Five men said connected with the Wall Street explosion were brought to New Orleans from Rio de Janeiro aboard the Rushville. The sailors, Germans and Russians, were shackled as authorities say they were arrested aboard City of Alton in February. The 1920 attack in lower Manhattan killed 35 and injured over 200, with property losses above a million. Federal and New York police have pursued leads worldwide, with secrecy maintained until today’s public disclosure.
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City of Alton
New York City
Grace Summers Sees Stonewall Visit in City
Miss Grace Summers was in the city from Stonewall yesterday shopping and heads home at Pace today.
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Grace Summers
Stonewall
Why Colds Are Dangerous
A historical notice explains colds invite influenza tuberculosis diphtheria scarlet fever and whooping cough. It urges rapid cold relief and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for bad coughs.
Pedro Zamora Mexican bandit reported dead
From Friday's Daily Mexico City, March 18. Pedro Zamora a feared bandit along the west coast of Mexico is dead from wounds after a battle with federal troops. His body was identified by followers. Zamora allied with revolutionary factions for years and served as a lieutenant of Villa before joining Zapata and later operating independently.
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Mexico City
Mex
Pedro Zamora
Mevico
Villa
Zapida
Oklahoma Governor Dismisses State Highway Commissioner Wood
Oklahoma City March 18 governor Robertson announced the dismissal of Henry Wood state highway commissioner. The legislature adopted an investigation committee report recommending dismissal of Wood and other highway department employees. Wood had refused to resign and said he was conscious of wrong doing while denying direct charges. An audit of the books was ordered.
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Robertson
Henry Wood
House of Representatives
Wood
Edwin Dabney
Fred Parkinson
Highway Department
Prohibition Agents Shot Dead Near El Paso Ranch
Federal agents S. E. Beckett and Arch Wood were killed when pursuing liquor on a ranch near El Paso. A tip said 23 cases would cross the line. after a search, a volley erupted as they neared a house, and the suspects fled toward the river.
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S. E. Beckett
Arch Wood
Beckett
Woods
el Paso
Oklahoma Senate adjourns. House focuses on minor matters
Oklahoma City March 19 Only the lower house is in session as the senate adjourned at 3 o'clock yesterday until Monday. The house debated several minor items after adopting a report from the investigating committee on charges against the State highway department. The senate passed the house bill appropriating 100000 dollars to buy a site for a federal hospital for disabled soldiers.
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Rom Saterday
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Senate
House
Soldier Relief Bills Passed With $759 000 Appropriation
The house approved two soldier relief measures totaling 759000 dollars. One bill funds a Sulphur hospital for disabled soldiers and names a relief committee with the legislature and the American Legion. The other allocates a hospital for veterans in Oklahoma City. The body also moved to remove George F. Short from office and postponed adjournment indefinitely.
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Oklahoma City
House
George F. Short
Senate
Portheir pleads guilty in 1918 Washington camp killing
Rolan E Portheir of Central Falls a former army sergeant today admitted killing Major Alexander P Cronkhite at Camp Lewis Washington on October 25 1918 The federal commission hearing his arraignment accepted a plea of guilty to involuntary manslaughter
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Providence
Rolan E. Portheir
Central Falls
Alexander P. Cronkhite
Adelbert Cronkhite
Camp Lewis
Washington
Federal
Chamberlain's Liniment Advertises Rheumatism Relief
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism. It advises massaging the affected parts twice daily for relief and claims surprising improvement.
Advertiser promotes Herbine for costive bowels
An 19th century ad touts Herbine as a quick and pleasant remedy for constipation. It claims the medicine clears waste matter and reduces gas, priced at 60 cents and sold by Hensler & Siory.
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Hensler & Siory
Clara Smith Plans Departure From Ardmore After Acquittal
Ardmore March 18 Clara Smith Hamon freed of murder by a jury verdict prepares to leave Ardmore where she spent ten years with Jake L Hamon. She likely will visit her sister in Wilson 18 miles away then proceed to El Paso where her father lies gravely ill.
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Associated Press
Ardmore
Jake L. Hamon
Clara Smith Hamon
Jake L. Hannon
Wilson
Here
el Paso
Miners' Strike Disrupts Kansas Coal Operations
In Pittsburg Kansas 150 coal miners aligned with Alexander Howat and the Kansae Miners Union executive committee began a strike under orders of the court of industrial relations and Judge Curran. The dispute centered on a mine boss fired over a steam shovel incident, with the company saying demand did not justify full operation. Union officials blamed the non operation on the dispute and ongoing tensions.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Alexander Howat
Kansae Miners’ Union Executive Committee
Court of Industrial Relations
A. J. Curran
Crawford County District Court
Germany to reject demand for reparations payment
Berlin reports Germany will refuse to pay one billion gold marks before March 23 as demanded by the Entente. The response is described as negative and unofficial.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Entente
Ada Masons and Lions Club Stand for Law Enforcement
Ada Lodge No 119 A F and A M and the Ada Lions Club adopted resolutions condemning lawlessness and urging support for officers. The Masons called on members to condemn those who aid law breakers and back justice, while the Lions pledged aid to officers and civic righteousness following the death of a local officer.
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Masonic Lodge of
Ada
Lions Club
Oklahoma
Harding Calls for Special Session April 11
President Harding issued a proclamation for a special session of Congress to convene at noon on April 11 to receive communications from the executive. Tariff and tax revision are the principal topics, with likely discussion of the transportation problem and regulation of packing and coal industries, emigration restrictions, and other issues.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mar
Congress
Harding
Allied reparations commission demands payments from Germany
In a March 16 note the Allied Reparations Commission demands Germany fulfill article 235 of the peace treaty. It requires a payment of one billion gold marks by March 23 and completion of twenty billion gold marks by May 1.
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Allied
Germany
S. S. S Blood Remedy Ad Offers Free Medical Advice
An advertisement for S. S. S. blood remedy claims to cleanse the blood of impurities and remove disease germs. It invites readers to write a complete history of their case for expert, free advice from the Chief Medical Adviser at Swift Laboratory, Atlanta.
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S.S.S
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta. Ga
Enemies of good government denounced by officers
A passage condemns officers who tolerate current conditions and fail to perform their duties, labeling those who resist reforms as enemies of good government regardless of rank.
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Free Masonry
Gus Nebhut
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J. M. Wellborn
ARMY
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Gwin & Mays Drug CO
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L. A. Ellison
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Lilie Reynolds
Madison, S.C
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USA
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