Governor Stewart Emerges as Western Pick for VP
On the final filing day for presidential tickets the Northwest Democratic bloc shows unity behind Governor Stewart as the West’s choice for vice president. Kansas backs Stewart and major Western papers increasingly support him. Democratic National Committeeman J Bruce Kremer from Butte promotes Stewart’s candidacy.
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San Francisco
West
Stewart
Kansas
J. Bruce Kremer
Butte
Cafeteria Relief Amid Strike Parleys In Butte
In Butte a strike affects cooks and waiters. Butchers and bakers hint at walkouts if pressured. Purity Cafeteria will serve meals 7 to 9 breakfast 11:30 to 1:20 lunch 5 to 7 dinner. W H Davey to act as second cook. About 5,000 capacity. 10,000 patronage expected. Union aims for cooperative kitchens with 15 signed and more planned.
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Purity Cafeteria
Purity
W. H. Davey
Exmayor
Mr. Davey
Food shortages drive travelers to improvised meals in Butte
Travelers and residents faced scarce dining options as delicatessens exhausted stocks. A traveling salesman boasted of a one man cafe in a hotel room offering instant coffee and canned goods while others found crackers, cheese, and ham sandwiches in basements and side streets. Delicatessen stockpiles dwindled but patrons coped with simple fare and humor as they wait for supplies to restock.
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Leggatt
Butte
Bolsh evist Attitude Toward Church Described in Letter
In Rome on April 1 the Osservatore Romano prints a letter from Mer De Ropp, archbishop of Mobile, noting Bolshevism’s atheism yet its impact on church work. He says youth demoralization is urged by the state, and the church must demand recognition of its legal rights despite Bolshevik denial of private possession.
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Mer. de Ropp
Mobile
Osservatore Romano
Holy See
Bolshevists
Russia
Maryland Senate Kills Johns 2½ Percent Beer Bill
The Maryland senate voted 16 to 11 to reject the 2½ percent beer bill backed by Governor Ritchie. A 16 to 12 vote killed the Sunday moving picture shows measure in Baltimore, and the Sunday sports proposal also failed.
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Annapolis
House Ways and Means Approves Soldier Relief Bill
The house ways and means committee approved soldier relief legislation with a probable cash onus funded by sales and luxuries taxes. Sub committees will draft details, with hopes for action before recess for the national conventions, though senate action this session is doubtful.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Candidates Speak on Centralization Across Cities
Flint reports Governor Lowden warns that centralization endangers local government as municipalities rely more on states and the federal system. Saginaw covers Poindexter opposing League of Nations as centralizing. calls for self-government and criticizes railroads. Detroit notes Hiram Johnson returns to Michigan to discuss postwar issues fearing reaction and praising social justice to curb anarchy.
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Mich
Frank O. Lowden
Tilmore
Washington
Detroit
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Michigan
Johnson
Editor Beltran Shot in Uruguayan Duel
Washington Beltran editor of El País was killed in a duel with Jose Batlle y Ordóñez after Beltran’s editorials offended the president. The duel, with pistols, was conducted with seconds and surgeons present. Beltran, a nationalist deputy, died from a breast wound. Batlle, twice Uruguayan president, last served 1906 to 1910.
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Uruguay
Associated Press
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el Pais
Jose Batlle Y Orden
Beltran
Today
Batlle
Chamber of Deputies
Batllestas
New Coal Leasing Rules Approved for Public Lands
The interior secretary approved rules for prospecting and leasing public coal lands under a new leasing law. Regulations will take effect after printing and distribution. About 30 million acres classified as coal land, with 40 million more in withdrawals. Classification proceeds steadily. details withheld pending copy issuance.
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Standard
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Geological Survey
Johnsons white wife crosses border into United States
The white wife of Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion, has entered the United States at Calexico California across the border from Mexicali after arriving in Mexicali from Mexico City, according to agents on the border.
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Los Angeles
Jack Johnson
Mexicali
California
Mexico City
United States
Calexico
Cal
Menxtenil
House members plan summer voyage to Asia and Pacific
Many representatives and their families plan a trip this summer to Hawaii, the Philippines, Japan, and China. The transport Mount Vernon will be used, leaving San Francisco July 5 and returning around September 1. About one hundred members are expected aboard.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Hawaii
Philippines
Japan
China
Mount Vernon
San Francisco
Parliament Ratifies Treaty in Lisbon Assembly
Lisbon March 31 Parliament assembled today to ratify the peace treaty. The session focused on formal approval steps and the treaty's terms for immediate implementation.
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Lisbon
Potatoes Shortage Prompted by California Crop Conditions
San Francisco April 2. Federal fair trade commission urged conservation of potatoes after a hearing where several wholesale dealers testified that crop conditions have created a shortage of about half a million sacks in California.
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San Francisco
Federal Fair Trade Commission
California
Germany Exports to US Hit 3.88 Million in February
Germany reports February trade with the United States showing exports valued at 3,881,000 dollars. Imports from the United States totaled 18,598,000 dollars, mainly food stuffs with a small amount of raw materials.
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Reruin
Germany
United States
Conferees Recede From Post Office Bill Opposition
Washington April 2 House conferees on the post office bill receded from opposing Senate amendments providing for the estate tax and related provisions. The shift eases chances for final passage of the measure amid ongoing negotiations.
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Washington
House
Senate
Senate trims funds for transcontinental air mail service
The plan for a transcontinental experimental air mail line from New York to San Francisco via Chicago and Omaha saw Senate funding cut from 1.4 million to 1.25 million. The approved measure also discontinues the existing Washington to New York air route.
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San Francisco
Chicago
Omaha
Senate
Washington
Easter message from Austria's President Seitz
President Seitz of Austria via the Associated Press sends an Easter message to Americans. He thanks generous donors for relief drafts enabling a joyous Easter for many poor families and wishes the donors the same happiness felt by the beneficiaries.
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Vienna
Associated Press
Seitz
Austria
Carpenters Vote Reject Wage Scale in Spokane Strike
In Spokane on April 2 the carpenters union rejected a contractor wage scale compromise. A 150-member union including inside electricians, plasterers and laborers continued their strike started Thursday as contractors offered an $8 scale to carpenters effective May 1, which the union refused. The carpenters insisted the scale take effect April 1.
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Spokane
Carpenters’ Union
Peaceful Essen Amid Holiday Promenades
Essen reported a quiet city as residents marked the holiday by strolling the boulevards. The populace expressed relief at the arrival of peace, with many taking to the streets in a calm, orderly mood.
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Essen
Associated Press
Dusseldorf
Dublin Sees Normal Easter Week Amid Rising Rumors
In Dublin on April 2, the Associated Press reports a normal situation with no sign of any Easter rising. Rumors of a possible uprising had sparked questions in parliament, but authorities and residents observed typical city life as tensions subsided.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Night Riders Resume in Mayfield Tobacco Chute Attacks
Mayfield Kentucky reports a machine gun squad of the national guard on duty following a tip that night riders may strike again at local tobacco chutes after a price decline.
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Mayfield
National Giuard
Mayfield Tobacco
Street Car Strike Shuts Toledo Transit After Wage Row
Toledo street car service halted as 1,200 conductors and motormen walk out after city council fails to ratify a fare increase to offset wage rises.
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Toledo
Sioux City Club Wins in Bowling Match at Congress
On April 2 the Sioux City Iowa team won the American Bowling Congress event with a score of 2891. Paragon Refining Co of Toledo finished second with 2829, both teams earning prize money.
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Phorta
Sioux City Club
Sioux City
Iowa
American Bowling Congress
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Toledo
Wilson Reopens Rail Wage Dispute Before President
Washington April 2 President Wilson took up the long running railroad wage controversy for the third time since labor groups demanded a general increase last summer. The issue centers on pay scales, costs of living and ongoing friction between management and unions as amendments and proposals circulate at the national level.
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Washington
Wilson
Wilton Hit By Harsh Wind Rain and Hail
A severe wind storm with rain and hail struck near Wilton Iowa about 32 miles northwest of Davenport during the night residents reported damage to crops and outbuildings as weather work notes continued.
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Iowa
Davenport
Wilton
Prince of Wales to Speak in San Diego on Arrival
The Prince of Wales is due Wednesday aboard the British battle cruiser Renown in San Diego. A radiogram from the cruiser captain says the royal guest will deliver a public address after a brief sightseeing tour, then attend an event at the city stadium before the Renown continues around the world.
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San Diego
Cal
Prince of Wales
Panama Canal
Robert Food Bliss
Wilson
William Stephens
California
Louis J Wilde
Vanderlip Warns of False Prosperity Amid Tax Burden
Chicago April 2 Frank A. Vanderlip former president of the National City Bank of New York declares America has entered an era of false prosperity. He cites ample capital and efficient labor as needed, but notes profits and incomes soar while fresh capital falls due to government taxes as he travels to Japan to study U S trade relations with the Orient.
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Chicago
America
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank of New York
Vanderlip
Japan
United States
Orient
Ousted Socialist Assemblymen Face Next Week Conference
In Albany, officials say a key conference next week will determine if the five ousted socialist assemblymen face criminal charges and whether the socialist party will be prosecuted on conspiracy accusations. The decision hinges on the talks to be held in Albany.
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Albany
N. Y
Socialist Party
Laxative Brom Queenine Ad Look for Grove Signature
An old advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets to prevent colds grip or influenza. It instructs buyers to look for E. W. GROVE'S signature on the box and price at 30 cents.
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E. W. Grove
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