Publicans and Democrats Back One-Executive Shipping Board
Washington March 2 The Walsh committee report recommends a single executive for the shipping board, praising the program as the most remarkable shipbuilding effort in history while finding no evidence of fraud by any board member or emergency fleet corporation trustee. It cites inefficiency and lack of coordination due to wartime stress.
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Washington, D. C
Walsh Committee
Shipping Board
Emergency Feet Corporation
Returning to Normal in College Work in St Louis
The post war shift in college life shows students returning to work and scholarship. Chancellor Frederick A Hall of Washington University notes improvement at the local institution despite some students failing to register for the second term due to jaw marks and other changes.
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St. Louis
Frederick A. Hall
Washington University
Watt
Intel Pa
Senate army appropriation bill seals 1.69 million force next year
Washington March 2 The Senate house conferees on the army appropriation bill reached agreement to provide for an army of 1,690,000 the next fiscal year, signaling passage of the measure and indicating the number will stand in the final bill.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Prominent Macon Banker Is Dead
Macon Georgia March Liewellyn P Hillyer banker and former Georgia Bankers Association president died tonight after several weeks illness at age 69 He led Bible Nation al bank and was a noted figure in state finance.
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Macon
Associated Press
Macon, Ga
Mareh
Liewellyn P. Hillyer
The
Bible National Bank
Georgia Bankers’ Association
Toight
Two Arrested in Mail Theft Case in Atlanta
Postal inspectors revealed Wednesday afternoon that $13,000 in securities and $2,700 in Liberty Bonds were stolen from United States mail. Two former Atlanta post office clerks, Calvin Hammock and W. D. Lewis, were held after Hammock’s five hour grilling session.
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Atlanta
United States
Calvin
Hammock
W. D. Lewis
Judiciary Committee Extends Recess Probe Into Loans
The senate judiciary committee authorized by resolution to continue during the coming congressional recess its investigation of loans by the United States to foreign nations. The measure was adopted in Washington, D. C. on March 2.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Congress
United States
Shipping Board Extends Working Agreement Oct 1
Washington March 2 The Shipping Board announced by Chairman Renton that the present working agreement with blue collar shore employees on the vessels is extended to October 1. The notice confirms continuation of current terms and conditions under the board’s authority. The extension affects wage scales and job protections for sailors and dock staff during the interim period.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Exmlon
The
Shipping Board
Ttn
Renton
Inauguration Visitors Arrive Ahead of Friday Event
Washington March 2 The influx of visitors to the capital for the inauguration has begun with hundreds arriving today and thousands expected tomorrow. A forecast calls for cold but fair weather aiding crowds. President elect and Mrs Harding arrive tomorrow afternoon with Vice President elect Coolidge and several new cabinet members already in Washington.
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Washington
Clerks to Appeal Wage Cut to Railway Board
About sixteen local unions meet in Fitzgerald Ga to oppose wage reductions by the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic. J Bogshed vice grand president says workers will not accept a cut and will seek Railway Labor Board action. A special ten member committee is authorized to push for immediate action and insist on wage terms aligned with the Transportation Act.
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Manawa
Marens
Anterna Lewer
Atlanta
Birmingham
Atlantic
Vame
J.bogshed
Clerks’ Union
Railway Labor Board
Associated Press
Fitzgerald
Athintle
Joint Federation Committee
United States Railway Labor Board
Pat Oon
Peace expected between France and Turkish nationalists this week
London reports peace likely signed within days between France and Turkish nationalists. Terms not yet known but evacuation of Cilicia in Asia Minor is anticipated. Also note a false fire alarm on Milledge Avenue after 7 PM last night, drawing departmental response to a non emergency.
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Associated Press
London
France
Cleilian
Asia Minor
Milledge Avenue
South Milledge
Commercial Congress Hears Admiral Benson
In Washington on March 2 the Southern Commercial Congress heard Admiral Benson, chairman of the Shipping Board, advocate the Jones shipping bill and promote a strong American merchant marine and broader Latin American trade. After the addresses the congress adjourned to the national museum where a David Lubin painting was presented to the Agriculture Department.
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Associated Pro
Washington, D.C
Southern Commercial Congress
Admiral Benson
Shipping Board
National Museum
David Lubin
International Institute of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Williams Retires As Comptroller
Washington March 2 John Skelton Williams retired tonight as comptroller of currency and will return to Richmond to become chairman of the board of directors of the Richmond Trust company In his resignation Williams accuses certain senators who controlled the banking and currency committee of dodging and evading the confirmation process President Wilson condemns the handling as an injustice Williams says Chairman McLean of Connecticut refused to report his nomination and would not discuss the matter in either open or executive session, despite his pleas.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
John Skelton Willams
Richmond
Richmond Trat Company
Wilsen
Senate Banking Committee
Williams
McLean
Palace Announces Feature For Young Palace Announces Feature For Young
The Palace showed Behold My Wife yesterday and today, a major picture from Ts ne Translation of a Savage, with Mabel Julienne Scott Milton Sills Eliott Dexter and Ann Forrest. Buster Keaton comedy area drew laughs yesterday. Manager Gidley announced ten cents for children under twelve for the attraction featuring Wesley Barry Friday and Saturday. The kiddie offer applies Friday afternoon only.
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Tasken
Mabel Julienne Scott
Milton Sills
Eliott Dexter
Ann Forrest
Buster Keaton
Gidley
The
Palace Yeaterday
Wesley Barry
Naval Bill Thought One to Die With Session Congress
Washington march 2 congress, within a day and a half of adjournment, cleared ten of thirteen annual supply measures. Senate fights the naval bill, likely to die with the session. Wilson signed six supply measures including post office, diplomatic, District of Columbia, rivers and harbors, pension, and deficiency. Three measures were sent to him today, including legislative, Indian, and agricultural bills. Fordney emergency tariff bill awaiting action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
Patent Office
Wilson
Post Office
District of Columbia
Death of Champ Clark Ends Era in Democratic Politics
Washington March 2 Drath closed the career of Champ Clark longtime Democratic leader from Missouri a towering figure in national politics He died as congress closed its session at the capital He had served as speaker for eight years and presided over the house during World War I His death followed the grandchilds passing a year earlier and he had recently campaigned for re election in Missouri Burial plans include Bowing Green Missouri and a funeral in the house chamber with eulogies by lawmakers and invitations to top leaders and officials.
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Washington, D. C
Drath
Champ Clark
Miksorri
Democratic Party
Capitol
Congress
Clark
James M.,thomson
New Orleans
Bowing Green
Bowling Green
Gremison
Chama Clark Thomson
James M. Thomson
New Or
Irans
Ilo
Missouri
T. W. Uukelede
Warregton
House
Taft
Representative Rucker
Minsouri
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Army and Navy
Harding names cabinet members in early announcement
Marion March 2 President elect Harding announced W Haye portmaster general Andrew Mellon secretary of the treasury and Senator Fall secretary of the interior. The secretary of labor post remained unsettled with J J Davis named as a possibility. He denied any definite diplomatic appointments until two weeks after the inauguration.
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Associated Press
Marion
Harding
Wil Haye
Andrew Mellon
Hays to resign as national chairman after inauguration
Washington March 2 Associated Press Will Hays will resign as chairman of the Republican National Committee soon after becoming postmaster general. A.T. Hert from Kentucky and Charles J. D. Hilles, former chairman, are named as possible successors as the sub committee plans to adjust southern representation ahead of the full committee meeting Thursday.
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Hays
Associated Press
Washington
D. C
H. Hays
Republican National Committee
A.T. Hert
Kentucky
Charles JD. Hilles
Stock of Charles Morris Co Damaged by Fire
The Charles Morris Co clothing stock suffered smoke and water damage from a fire in the Shackelford office building on Clayton Street. The fire confined to two rooms thanks to firefighting efforts. only smoke and water caused additional damage. Store to remain closed until loss is adjusted.
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Chas, Morris Co
Shackelford
Clayton Street
Vienna Profiteers Fined Four Million Crowns Last Year
Vienna reports that only six percent of convictions were secured by profiteers' courts in the past year yet fines reached 4,000,000 crowns with goods confiscated worth 200,000,000 crowns. Many cases stemmed from overcharges on standard articles, but convictions were hindered by falsified bills and expert disagreement on fair prices amid currency fluctuations.
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Vienna
Whiskey Cases Continued To March Seventh In Athens Court
Judge Hradwell of the Athens city court ordered continued hearings in alcohol related raids. Defendants’ counsel indicated he would seek further continuances on similar grounds in other cases of a like nature. The jury for this week was dismissed and a new panel will serve next week as heavy docket work for the term is anticipated, mainly in bond cases.
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Hradwell
Athens
Inventor Seeks Royalty for Mills Bombs in War
London March 2 Willam Mills the inventor of the Mills bombs is claiming a royalty of one penny for each of 75 000 000 bombs made for the allies during the war. He told the royal commission on awards to inventors that he worked night and day to perfect the bomb and spent over 2000 pounds in the effort.
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London
Willam Mills
Mills
Royal Commission On Awards
American Hero Stadley Receives German Polish Cup
Katlowitz Upper Silesia March 2 Captain James A Stadley of Joplin Mo in the employ of the American Relief Administration is the only American in the strife torn country to receive a token of joint approval from German and Polish residents. After eighteen months of danger and service he returns home with a silver cup presented by Poles and Germans alike for his neutrality and aid. He saved prisoners slated for execution, calmed mobs, and transported 500 Germans from Rasilin prisons in Siberia, often under fire, while flying an American flag to protect them. The captain is the only American in Kattowitz.
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Katlowitz
Upper Silesia
James A. Stadley
Joplin
American Relief Administration
Stadler
Cracow
Oasis
Rasalin
Siberia
Stadley
Kattowitz
Mixed Jurors in London Divorce Case Fail to Reach Verdict
London reports detail the first mixed jury in a divorce court failing to agree after four days of deliberation. The case sparked debate on women serving on juries and on the judge and counsel roles in presenting evidence to mixed panels. Sir Edward Marshall-Hall defended the trial while George Bernard Shaw criticized his approach.
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London
Edward Marshall-Hall
Sir Edward
George Bernard Shaw
Daily News
Shaw
Kilby Coal Strike Inquiry Nears Completion
Governor Kilbys coal strike investigation committee continues work in Birmingham and is expected to report its findings to the governor tomorrow night in Montgomery.
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Kilby
Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Montgomery
Shirt Factory Resumes Work At Early Date
The Lewis Shirt Factory in this city will begin operation within the next few days after moving to the new building at River and Bridge streets. More than fifty operatives will be at work on a large number of orders as normal conditions return.
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Lewis Shirt
Mr. Lewis
Corner River
Bridge Streets
Allies consider armed force if Germany refuses reparations
London reports the Allied reply to Germany’s counter proposals on reparations will be announced tomorrow. Details are withheld but British press value French support for a tougher line and indicate consent to use armed forces for further occupation if demands are not met.
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Associated Prensa
London
Germany
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