New York Solons Expel Five Socialist Assembly Members
After a near seventeen hour session in Albany, five socialist New York assembly members were expelled on charges of disloyalty. Voted roll by roll, Augest assens Waldman Omon DeWitt and Samuel Orr faced 116 to 28 115 to 40 and 104 to 40 respectively. Theodore Roosevelt led the fight against expulsion.
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Albany
N. Y
New York Assembly
Augestassens
Louis Waldman
Cha Ies Omon
Samuel A. DeWitt
Uel Orr
Solomon and
Claessens
Waldeman
DeWitt
Theodore Roosevelt
Igaret L. Smith
Thaddeuseet
Lves
Sweet
Tostrum
Soleman
Waaldeman
Solomon
Assembly
Goon
Ker Sweet
Bevelt
Adler
Martin
New York
President outlines status of American troops in Germany
In Washington on April 1 President Filson replied to a house inquiry about the status of American forces in the occupation army in Germany. An informed official said the United States may exercise authority without direct orders from the President, who has no directive to alter field marshal operations.
Ohio Farm Situation Is Serious Says Agriculture Secretary
Ohio faces a serious agricultural outlook with an expected eight percent less crop acreage this year and about ten percent fewer workers on farms. Regional reductions vary from five percent in the northwest to eighteen percent in the southeast, with many areas short of young labor and impacts tied to nearby manufacturing towns.
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Columbus
Ohio
N. E. Shaw
Shaw
Passion Week Evangelistic Services At Central Avenue Church
Interest grows in Passion Week services at Central Avenue M. E. Church with Rev. L. A. Donnally preaching. Thursday night services begin promptly at 7 00 o clock.
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Central Avenue
M. E. Church
L. A. Donnally
Meat famine looming as strike shuts Chicago meat plants
Chicago April 1 Prospects of a meat famine grew as 900 live stock handlers union members struck halting all killing departments within 48 hours. Federal conciliators failed to bridge gaps and a further conference with union leaders and officials was planned while retail butchers warned of rising meat prices and other cities prepared to supply meat.
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Chicago
Patrick Gill
J. F. Spangler
Hugh Kerwin
Patrick Griffin
Carmen's Strike Delayed by Toledo Council Inquiry
In Toledo on April 1 the Carmen's Union delayed a possible walkout until Friday night. Council members seek assurance that any fare hikes fund wage increases for workers and not company gains. The city considers delaying to allow experts to audit the company books. Operetta at Albany Polished Pebbles at Albany Opera House Friday April 7.
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Toledo
Carmen’s Union
Albany
Albal Opera House
Prohibition Amendment Ruling Shocks Cincinnati Crowd
In Cincinnati on April 1 word spread that the Supreme Court ruled the federal prohibition amendment unconstitutional. The mood shifted when a skeptic checked the calendar and saw April 1, a likely prank.
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Cincinnati
Supreme Court
Prince of Wales Visits Panama Banquet With President
Panama March 31 Prince of Wales aboard H. M. S. Brown on voyage to Australia planned to sail Thursday morning for San Diego. The prince attended a banquet and ball hosted by Panama's president this evening.
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Panama
H. M. S. Brown
Prince of Wales
Australia
San Diego
Cal
Wood Denies Charges of Expenditures in Campaign
General Leonard Wood issued a public statement from Chicago to deny Borah’s charges of excessive campaign spending. He called the allegations false and unwarranted and attacked the idea that the Republican convention is bought by money. The Harding camp cited a Cincinnati labor paper to show labor leaders backing Borah’s rival. Thomas A. Combs of Lexington met Governor Com to pledge Kentucky support for the Democratic nomination.
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Columbus
Leonard Wood
Chicago
Borah
Wood
Thomas A. Combs
Lexington
Kentucky Senate
Com
Kentucky
Building materials prices rise as coal costs increase
Columbus reports a prospective price hike in coal driven building supplies. Brick moved from 33 to 35 per thousand with a likely ten percent rise across clay products. Lime and plaster costs also expected to climb. Contractors fear higher costs will curb housing relief efforts.
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Columbus
Clever rule used by demonstrators at capitol
About 20 women carrying flags and banners urging recognition of an Irish republic gained entrance to the capitol by claiming appointments with Senators France and Gore. They distributed circulars asking Congress to abrogate treaties with Great Britain.
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Washington
France
Gore
Congress
Great Britain
Livestock Embargo Lifted for Chicago Shipments
Chicago officials report the federal Bureau of Markets has announced the lifting of the embargo on shipments of livestock to Chicago. The decision ends the temporary restriction affecting cattle and hog shipments to the city.
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Chicago
Federal Bureau of Markets Today
Turkish nationalist leader declares war on Great Britain
Mustapha Kemal of the Turkish nationalists declares war on Britain. Budapest reports from Pester Lloyd that all of Turkey except Constantinople is in rebellion against the Allies.
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London
Mustapha Kemal
Great Britain
Constantinople
Morning Post
Budapest
Pester Lloyd
Turkey
Woman leaps to death from pier in Cleveland
In Cleveland on April 1 a young woman about 21 years old, seen wandering the pier with a man named Wadhachus and a companion, dropped a signet ring with initials R. BE before leaping into the lake and drowning. Authorities dragged the lake for her body.
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Cleveland
Adam Wachadhus
R. BE
Wadhachus
Striking Chicago Workers Move Toward Wider Walkout
Two thousand city employees pressed their 100 percent strike. One fifth of city departments signed resignations to take effect next Wednesday without wage increases. City clerks junket? garbage hands and inspectors keep picketing City Hall as council budget talks fail to end the dispute.
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Chicago
Dayton May Enter Ice Cream Business
Dayton may produce ice cream this summer to supply refreshments at city parks, proposed by Commissioner Mendenhall. The plan envisions city stands across multiple parks and seeks to boost public amenities.
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Dayton
Mendenhall
One Killed Two Injured in Canton Crash
Wallace Petticord aged 21 was killed and Myrtle Lesh aged 21 severely injured when a motor truck struck them at the Mahoning road and 13th street N E intersection in Canton. Petticord died shortly after hospital arrival. Lesh was reported in grave condition at noon.
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Canton
Wallace Petticord
Myrtle Lesh
Mahoning Road
Th Street
N. E
General Wood Talks on Universal Military Training in Toledo
General Wood, a GOP presidential candidate, spoke to a large audience at Keith's Theatre in Toledo at noon today advocating universal military training. A hotel reception followed before he departed for Cleveland.
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Toleo
General Wood
Keith
Cleveland
British labor troubles ease as bus strike ends
London April 1 British labor conditions showed improvement as the bus drivers strike was called off and tramway workers avoided a threatened strike after an agreement. Tramway men receive a 6 shillings weekly raise. Government coal miners negotiations progress favorably with a likely compromise.
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London
Syncopating Jazz Drives Saxophone Popular Demand
Chicago April 1. Syncopating melodies blown through saxophones dominate the day as jazz rises in popularity. Saxophones outsell pianos and drums two to one, with buyers flocking to shop windows. A musical instrument firm manager says demand is so strong they cannot fill all orders and must take deposits.
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Chicago
Huo Lehmann
Miner held on murder charge of girl in Adena
Steubenville April 1 Mike Onankuk 20 a coal miner was arrested for the murder of Frances South 11 found dead near her Adena Ohio home last week Deputy game warden John Crawford arrested him at Ramsey and said blood stained clothing was hidden in the prisoner's room
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Steubenville
Mike Onankuk
Frances South
Child
Adena
John Crawford
Ramsey
Crawford
Worldwide 24 Hour Strike Demands Socialization of Industry
April 1 report states the general federation of labor organized a worldwide 24 hour strike to support socialization of industry. The announcement urges labor solidarity and broad participation across nations.
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Federution of
New York Enacts Rent Curbs With 11 New Laws
Albany April 1 Eleven bills to curb rent profiteering become law. Major provisions cap annual rent increases at 25 percent and define landlord neglect of basic services as a misdemeanor. Notices to vacate extend to 30 days and tenants may deposit rent with a court if the landlord defaults on taxes or obligations. Courts may grant a six month stay in ejectment cases.
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Albany
N. Y
New York
Bank messengers robbed on bridge in Kansas City
Two bank messengers carrying a twenty dollar payroll were held up and robbed on the bridge between Kansas and Missouri. The robbery was witnessed by scores of spectators who watched from cars as the bandits kept them covered while traffic halted during the heist. The payroll belonged to Swift and Company packers.
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Kansas City
Kan
Missouri
Swift and Company, Packers
Coal Price Rise Predicted To Meet Higher Wage Scale
New York April 1 coal operators predict a price increase of 1 to 1.25 a ton to fund a 27 percent wage rise for miners. The two year contract, agreed by miners and operators, takes effect at midnight, with a total annual wage increase around 200 million dollars. It provides an eight hour day, district boards for disputes, and mutual consent for changes until expiry March 31, 1922.
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New York
United Mine Workers of America
CIA
Center
Curbing of Profiteers Debated by Ohio City Solicitors
Ohio city solicitors meet with Governor Cox to resolve if state rent profiteer laws can override home rule charters. Cox argues municipalities already have power to curb profiteers while supporting city efforts. A Columbus city attorney proposes a state commission to coordinate with local panels.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cox
Scarlet
Delaware House Votes Down Federal Suffrage Amendment
The Delaware house defeated the federal suffrage amendment by a 22 to 9 vote with three abstentions and one absence. The outcome blocks Delaware from potentially becoming the 36th state to ratify, while the senate may still act and keep the effort alive.
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Dover
Del
Delaware House
Mississippi
Delaware
Delaware Senate
Hoag
Senate
President Wilson To Be On Georgia Primary Ballot
President Wilson's name will appear on the Georgia primary ballot after lists closed at noon. The petition supporting his candidacy was signed by 100 Atlanta residents and has not been withdrawn.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Wilson
Prices Boosted Building Materials Rise After Miners Increase
Dayton reports higher coal prices this month after soft coal miners secured an increase. Building materials react with bricks up five dollars per thousand and lime plaster costs up ten cents per sack. Clay products up five percent, metal lath ten cents a yard, and sheet metal two cents a yard.
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Dayton
Alienists Appointed After Palm Beach Inheritance Fight
Charles Croker to undergo mental examination by alienists today after Palm Beach county court issues temporary injunction barring him from transferring or disposing of his $10,000,000 estate. His two sons and daughter petitioned the court claiming incompetence and undue influence by his wife who declared she is an Indian princess.
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West PA Beach
Fla
Charles Croker
Palm Beach
Croker
Allen Ryan Brokerage to buy Stutz stock on offer
The Allen Ryan Brokerage Company announced it would purchase any Stutz Motor Company stock offered for sale. Trading on the New York Stock Exchange was suspended after allegations that Allen Ryan, a board member, had cornered the 100 outstanding shares.
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New York
Allen Ryan
Stutz Motor Company
New York Stock Exchange
Board of Governors
Exchange
Stu
Hoover Boom Formed in Midwest Hoover Republicans Rally
In Michigan and the Midwest a Hoover Republican club forms as Herbert Hoover seeks the presidential nomination. A spokesman says the real contest comes after the primary with expectations of surprise votes, though time is tight for winning the Michigan primary.
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Detroit
Herbert
Middle West
Hoover Republican Club
Hoover
Wise Acres
Michigan
Dayton High Quarantine After Smallpox Exposure
Dayton health authorities quarantined a portion of students at Dayton High School after exposure to smallpox. Two students were ill and unclear vaccination status prompted the action.
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Dayton
Dayton High School
Terday
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