Lloyd George aims for liberal stance on Germany and Russia
Prime Minister Lloyd George pushes a softer line on enforcement of the Versailles treaty and quicker restoration of Germany's economy. He favors direct talks with Russia and eventual recognition of the Soviet government, with Premier Millerand also moving away from Clemenceau's harsh policies.
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London
Lloyd George
Germany
Council of Premiers
Russia
Millerand
Georges Clemenceau
Railroads Been Robbed Must Be Built Up Again
Chicago march 3 reconstruction of railroads under private operation has begun, with railroad supply houses 30 to 60 days behind on orders. Manufacturers face labor and material shortages as equipment was damaged during government control and needs rebuilding. full private operation may take a year or more.
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Chicago
Mar
L. V. Egbert
Adams and Westlake Company
Egbert
Turkey to be stripped of prewar power under peace terms
London report says allied conference on the Turkish peace would cut the population of the empire from about 40 million to 6 million, abolish the navy, and leave only small police ships. Discussed are army terms, indemnities for Greece, and occupation costs amid Adriatic deadlock. Jugoslav envoy Trumbitch warns against settlements other than Wilson backed.
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London
Turkey
Council of Premiers
Greece
Adriatic
Anton Trumbitch
JugoSlav
Jugo Slavia
Wilson
United States
Caldwell elected Seattle mayor in bitter race by 16,000
Hug M. Caldwell won the Seattle mayoralty by 60,850 votes to James A. Duncan's 34,849 amid a high turnout of about 85,000 of 100,000 possible ballots. Caldwell led a nearly complete ticket sweep in the historic contest.
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Seattle
Wash
Hug M. Caldwell
James A. Duncan
Caldwell
Duncan
Labor Temple
Newberry Trial Advances Reported in Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids on March 3 the government nears resting in the Newberry trial as Special Prosecutor Dailey hints at major moves by the prosecution. He declined to disclose specifics, stating only that important steps were brewing.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Newberry
Dailey
Will Devore to Fight Kilbane in Buffalo Match
Bernie Strapp, manager of Will Devore, announced a March 10 bout against Johnnie Kilbane in Buffalo replacing Herman Smith who claimed no weight class. Kilbane insists on weight limits.
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Akron
Bernie Strapp
Will Devore
Johnnie Kilbane
Buffalo
Herman Smith
Smith
Kilbane
Candidates to Debate Chicago Leaders in Pierre Event
Major General Leonard Wood and Senator Miles Kindexter have organized a joint debate set for March 20 in Pierre. Wood plans a second South Dakota tour beginning March 16.
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Chicago
Leonard Wood
Miles Kindexter
Pierre
D. Wood
South Dakota
Pole Beat Finn Buffalo
Stanislaus Zbyszko defeated Sula Heronpa the Finn in Buffalo New York last night by two straight falls.
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Pole
Finn Buffalo
N. Y
Stanisuis Zbyszko
Sula Heronpa
Chamber luncheon endorses country club for recreation
A midweek Chamber of Commerce lunch featured Dr. Chubb urging formation of a country club. He argued for a golf course to provide recreation for indoors workers and middle aged adults, calling for active steps to organize and locate a site.
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Dr. Chubb
Chamber of Commerce
Chubb
Death Releases Bigamy Charge In Athens County
Harry Russell of Carbondale aged 45 died from injuries after a heavy door fell on him. He had been arrested months earlier on a bigamy charge after deserting an Athens woman and living with a young girl in Carbondale. He was carried to arraignment before dying in hospital this week.
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Athens County
Harry Russell
Carbondale
Russell
Athens
France Expects US to Quit Peace Parley
Paris, Mar 3. Dispatches from the United States admit that ratification hopes for the peace treaty have practically died. France forecasts a complete American withdrawal from all commissions set up by the peace conference.
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Paris
United States
Keifer Says Ohio GOP Split Dims Harding Chance
Columbus March 3 General J Warren Keifer says he is not pleased with the situation and trusts his comments in Springfield interview. He argues the pre primary split of Ohio Republicans weakens Harding's chances at the Chicago convention.
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Columbus
J. Warren Keifer
Springfield
Keifer
Harding
Chicago
Sentence Shocks Court for Dallas Couple Robbery
Raymond Rodriguez and Adriano Herrera, Spaniards, were sentenced to fifty two years and six months in the penitentiary after beating tying and robbing Mr. and Mrs Aloysius J Brodericks of Dallas Texas on December 23. The pair stole jewelry valued at thirty thousand dollars during the crime.
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New York
Mar
Raymond Rodriguez
Adriano Herra
Aloysius J. Brodericks
Dallas
Texas
Brodericks
Senate clash over Armenia independence and Harbord report
Washington March 8 United Press Senator King introduced a resolution seeking Armenia independence and Turkish curbs. Republican critics accuse President Wilson of secrecy in foreign affairs and withholding the Harbord commission report. Wadsworth Poindexter Lodge and Knox denounce non disclosure and the treaty link.
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Washington
United Press
Senate Today
King
Armenia
Turkey
Wilson
Wadsworth
Poindexter
Lodge
Senate
Harbord Commission
Asia Minor
Lansing
Knox
Palmer Probed Over Louisiana Sugar Deal Handling
The house rules committee authorized an investigation into Attorney General Palmer's handling of the Louisiana sugar situation. The probe centers on allegations that prices rose from 11 to about 17 cents as a result.
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Washington
Mar
Palmer
Louisiana
House Rules Committee
Gold Shortage May Put Wedding Rings Under Ban
A leap year surge in marriage licenses and a gold shortage cause a jewelry famine. Wholesale jewelers see demand rising for engagement rings and crowding supply, prompting talk of a combination engagement wedding ring to ease the shortage and benefit buyers and manufacturers.
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York
Mar
John A. Griesen
Brother Robbed of Whiskey Sentenced in Ohio Case
Fred Huth of Alliance was sentenced to one to seven years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to stealing 72 cases of whiskey valued at $7,000 from his brother M. E. Huth, former Alliance saloon keeper, in Canton Ohio on March 3.
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Canton
Fred Huth
Alliance
M. E. Huth
Mary Pickford Moore Granted Divorce from Owen Moore
Mary Pickford Moore was granted a divorce from Owen Moore in Douglas county Nevada. The case, handled with no contest, was finalized by Judge Langan. Mary has resided at a Genoa ranch since early February and wept on the witness stand while the proceedings were reported from Genoa.
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Carson City
Nev
Mary Pickford Moore
Owen Moore
Douglas County
Nevada
Mary
Genoa
Moore
Langan
Admiral Benson Nominated as Shipping Board Chairman
President Wilson sent to the senate the nomination of Admiral Wm. S. Benson retired to be chairman of the United States Shipping Board. Benson succeeds John Barton Payne as the board's head.
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Washington
Mar
Wilson
Senate
Benson
United States Shipping Board
John Barton Payne
Ratification Debate Shrinks Senate Lodge Reservations
Washington March 3 Senate leaders push rapid progress on Lodge reservations to the peace treaty. The Shantung reservation awaits action as the Senate earlier adopted domestic questions and Monroe doctrine reservations after amendments were rejected. Republicans claim the Monroe doctrine vote proves the treaty cannot be ratified with 22 Democrats likely to oppose.
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Washington
Senate
Shantung
Lodge
Volleyball game at Ohio University gym featured
Tonight at 7 30 p m two teams drafted from Olson’s business men class will compete in a free admission event. The public is invited to watch at the university gymnasium.
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Ohio University Gym
Olson
Strauss Resigns From Federal Reserve Board
Albert Strauss, vice governor of the federal reserve board, today tendered his resignation to President Wilson, announced at the White House.
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Strauss
Washington
Albert Strauss
Federal Reserve Board
Wilson
White House
Washington travel notes amid wartime restrictions
The report describes the Washington, D C area during wartime as streets show wear and travel limits. Observers note Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Lee as prominent figures, with general ease of movement affected by restrictions.
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Washington, Mar
Weshingsock
Riana
Lee
Wilson
Reverend Bigelow Advocates Ohio Vote Seeding Plan
A religious leader urged Ohio residents to seed the vote across communities. He supported broad participation and proposed measures to ensure elderly and vulnerable groups could cast ballots. The plan aimed to mobilize supporters for the upcoming election.
Brooks Motive in Bootlegging Suspected After Whiskey Found
Pomeroy March 8. Three full cases of whiskey hid in the home of Frank Brooks who was slain by his wife. County officials see proof supporting Mrs. Brooks claim that her husband ran a bootlegging operation. The whiskey was in pint bottles. Also found $1,080 in currency hidden behind a child’s picture. Mrs. Brooks says it came from illicit liquor sales.
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L. H. R. Foulk
Messenger Bureau
Pomeroy
March
Gravel Hill
Dr. Jekel
Mr. Hyde
Spaninnear
Nitro
Charleston
W. Va
Pomeroy Bend
Frank Brooks
Do You Know These People in Athens Schools
In a letter to Superintendent G F Morgan F G Roby of Columbus asks about Marshall Kelly and his mother Mrs Sertha Roby residents of Athens. Roby says the missing son and wife’s father and husband are critically ill in Columbus and needs their attention. Contact 820 Summit Street Columbus Ohio or phone North 4 166.
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Marshall Kelly
Athens
Sertha Roby
F. G. Roby
Columbus
G. F. Morgan
Roby
Summit Street
Ohio
Veterans propose $30 monthly service bonus plus $100 overseas
Ward H Hale told the House Ways and Means Committee that a $30 monthly service bonus with $100 for overseas service should be the minimum and could be funded within government resources. He urged government loans for homes or farms for all servicemen and argued the figure reflects their prior monthly savings while in service.
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Washington
PS Press
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ward H. Hale
House
Ways and Means Committee
Edward H. Hale
Organizations Legislative Committee
Hale
Akron Signs Canton Recruit as Outfielder
Akron Ohio March 3 William a recruit outfielder from Canton has been signed to an Akron team in the International league business Shelley said Tuesday.
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Akron, O
William
Canton
Shelley
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