Invasion of Ruhr Industrial Realm Now Probable
Paris reports that Allied forces may enter the Ruhr if German government troops fail to restore order. German emissaries argue Berlin cannot act without Allied permission, as the Ruhr coal district sits at the heart of Germany's industrial life amid a Communist uprising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wood
United Press
Paris
Ruhr
Germany
Ebert
Westphalia
Verstailes
Council of Ambassadors
Berlin
Hbert
Rhine
Wood Leads in South Dakota Repub Primary by Thousands
Sioux Falls report shows General Leonard Wood leading Governor Lowden by about 4,000 votes with unreported areas possibly changing the final tally. Senator Hiram Johnson places third. James W. Gerard is the Democratic choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Leonard Wood
Wood
Lowden
Hiram Johnson
James W. Gerard
United States
Germany
Military governor Ali Said Pasha arrested in Constantinople
In Constantinople on March 25, Ali Said Pasha the military governor was arrested by British forces in the city. The report notes the action and its immediate implications for local control during the occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Ali Said Pasha
Swing Over Ohio Begins Tour By Mayor Davis
Dover March 25 Mayor Harry L Davis of Cleveland launches a state tour to support his governor bid with speeches to the Akron Real Estate Board Columbus Woodmen of the World Medina Kiwanis Lancaster Lincoln Republican Club Akron Moose Club and more cities planned. The drive aims to meet demand with minimal travel and time while noting fences to mend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Mar
Harry L. Davis
Cleveland
Chamber of Commerce
Akron Real Estate Board
Columbus Woodmen of the World
Medina Kiwanis Club
Lancaster Lincoln Republican Club
Akron Moose Club
Republican chairman to visit Athens Friday
Hon. Geo. H. Clark, chairman of the Republican state advisory committee, will tour southeastern Ohio and speak to Republicans in Athens Friday. It is the first time the state chairman has personally visited the counties, and local Republicans are expected to welcome him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. ¢Lark
RePublican State Advisory Committee
Ohio
Athens
East Moline Seeks New Name To End Mail Confusion
East Moline Illinois residents call for a new city name to avoid mix ups with Moline. Suggestions include Deere in honor of John Deere, reflecting the local industrial heritage and plant sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Moline
Ill
United Press
Moline
Deere
John Deere
Communists Gain Ground in German Ruhr Revolt
United Press reports from London indicate the communist revolt expanding in industrial districts. Reichswehr troops were expelled from the Ruhr Valley with workmen councils taking control. fighting continued near Wesel as 15,000 workers besiege fortress forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy Md. L. Keen
United Press
London
Frankfort
Reichswehr
Ruhr
Hagen
Essen
Ebert
American Legion Paris Post Tests Athletic Ties
Paris Post No. 1 of the American Legion and American College women show strong activity in Paris. A joint Washington’s Birthday gathering at Hotel Petrograd featured an American orchestra. Mr Hallenbeck named to organize athletic programs for the post including a baseball team and cross country runs with French athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Post No. 1
American Legion
American College
Paris
New York
Alex Nelson
Harry W.hallenbeck
France
Washington
University Union
Hotel Petrograd
Americin
Hallenbeck
University of Paris
Post
Middleman to Be Put Out of Running
Stark county truck growers association plans a large Canton market house within a year to sell garden products direct from producer to consumer. They say prices will rise for growers and fall for consumers by removing middlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Mar
Stark County Truck Growers’ Association Today
County Grange Meeting in Jackville
County Grange meeting at Jackville School begins Saturday at 9 A M Officers to be installed and degree work to be conferred A big dinner at noon followed by a lecture hours program Important business with big attendance assured
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County Grange
Jackville
Wage settlement talks in anthracite continue
Reports from New York on March 25 show the sub committee of anthracite miners and operators resuming talks. The current agreement expires March 31 and miners say work will not suspend April 1 pending demands. Operators agree to retroactive pay increases if granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dablian Way for Curbing Rent Gouger
Cleveland officials consider remedies for home shortage and rent hikes as ten percent of residents lack housing. A special council session will hear proposals including an eviction policy to curb profiteering and an increment tax on property transfers. Municipal judges planned to discuss a unified approach to cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
H. R. Vanhoe
Real Estate Board
Common Council
Wm. Hf. McGannon
John A. Singlerle
Ohioan Held as Red in Detroit Seizure of Bolshevik Pamphlets
Police in Detroit hold Anton Cotti of Cleveland Ohio as a dangerous red after finding 900 Bolshevik pamphlets in his suitcase. Authorities describe the seizure as a security concern amid wartime tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Anton Cotti
Cleveland
Republicans Fight For Delegates In Michigan Primary
Washington report notes a heated pre convention battle among Republican presidential hopefuls with Michigan as the current contest ground. Senators Poindexter and Johnson campaign there while General Leonard Wood and Governor Lowden speak in key states. Harding tours Indiana as rivals surge and campaign staffs intensify activity ahead of the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington
Wilson
Michigan
Poindexter and
Johnson
Leonard Wood
Lowden
Illinois
Harding
Indiana
Minnesota
Dakotas
City population gains from 1920 census data
The census bureau announced 1920 populations for Davenport 56,727 Steubenville 28,158 and Asheville 28,594. Increases since 1910 show Davenport up 13,699 or 31.8 percent Steubenville up 6,117 or 27.3 percent and Asheville up 9,742 or 51.9 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Steubenville
Davenport
Iowa
Asheville
N. C
Plan to Raise Soldier Bonus Fund
Washington March 25 A bill by Representative McClintick Iowa proposes a two percent tax on all stock exchange transactions to raise funds for a soldier bonus. The measure targets revenue from trades to support veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McClintick
Iowa
House seeks clear status of 17000 U S troops in Germany
The Washington house on March 25 passed a resolution calling for a definite statement from President Wilson on the exact status of 17 000 American troops in Germany. It asks under what conditions and by whose orders the United States forces can be used and directs immediate advice to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
House
Wilson
Germany
Representative Kahn
Congress
United States
Ransom Demanded for Kidnapped Boy in Kentucky
Paul Little, 12, was kidnapped from Lexington, Kentucky, as E R Little, a millionaire farmer and oilman, faced a ransom note demanding 25 000 dollars and threatening the boy's harm if payment was not made at a specified place by a deadline. Police traced movements of three former tenants as investigators search for the child and suspect the suspect may flee to Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
ER. R. Little
Little
Paul
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Mar
Paul Little
E. R. Little
J. J. Reagan
Cincinnati
Paper Shortage Forces Messenger to Reduce Issue
With white print paper scarce, the Messenger and other papers face critical conditions. Publishers share ink and supply from neighbors as mills lag six weeks and profiteers push prices. Hundreds of inches of ads and half the usual news are trimmed. readers may receive smaller papers until backlogged shipments arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Messenger
Delaware final vote on woman suffrage amendment ratification
Final action by the Delaware legislature on ratifying the federal woman suffrage amendment was expected today. Governor Townsend predicted ratification while suffragists remained hopeful and anti-suffragists anticipated defeat. Hearings were held in a joint session with U S senators Sterling and McKellar scheduled to speak in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cover
Del
Delaware
Townsend
United States
Sterling
South Dakota
McKellar
Tennessee
Agreement Reached Between Ebert Government and West German Insurgents
Mayence dispatch reports that representatives of President Ebert's government and West German insurgents have reached a final agreement. The accord comes as tensions in the region persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebert
Mayence
Germany
Dutch Move to Curb High Shoe Prices Advocated
New York dispatch reports Holland plans to curb high shoe costs by sending Dutch shoe makers to America urging a return to wooden shoes. The campaign highlights shifting trade and price concerns amid rising footwear prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Holland
Cables
America
Council of Premiers to discuss aid to Germany
The next session of the council of premiers will meet in San Ramo Italy soon after Easter to decide on aid to Germany amid economic strain. The policy was agreed at the London conference but faced opposition preventing full adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Premiers
Paris
San Ramo
Italy
Germany
London
Boxing Bill Legalizes 15-Round Bouts in New York
The New York Senate approved the Walker boxing bill by 30 to 19 allowing 15 round fights in the state. The measure now moves to the Assembly for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. Senate
Albany
N. Y
Senate
New York State
Assembly
Wage Rise Urges Higher Coal Prices After Control Ends
Chicago experts warn that coal prices will rise after April 1 as miners gains are passed to consumers. A 14 percent wage increase, plus potential future raises, could lift average coal costs by about 25 cents per ton based on 1919 production levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wilson
Coal Commission
Hats Shrink as Prices Still Climb in Cleveland
In Cleveland on March 25 men’s hats will shrink in size to match women’s furs as a price rise and material shortage push dealers to cut hat dimensions. Spring styles show smaller hats with rapid price gains and a shift toward summer furs. Some predict brimless designs by fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Dutch Troops Concentrated Along German Frontier
The Hague March 25 The Dutch government has concentrated a considerable number of troops along the German border due to heavy fighting between Spartacans and troops southeast of Wesel near the Dutch frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Mar
Spartacans
Wesel
Probe of Gasoline Price is Ordered
Washington March 25 The House judiciary committee reports a resolution urging the Federal trade commission to immediately investigate the high price of gasoline and oils. Representative Dwyer Missouri says two powerful combines control oil production and Congress should act this session if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
House Judiciary Committee
Dwyer
Missouri
Econgress
Recount Nears End as Wets Lead Narrowly
Columbus march 25 the national prohibition wets still hold a lead of 286 votes as recount nears completion. the original wet majority stood at 479 with 48 precincts remaining to be counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Mar
Bond Issue Right Given Traction Co
Public utilities commission granted Northern Traction Company authority to issue 850000 dollars in bonds for the Canton Akron division to retire Canton Massillon bonds. Authority to retire 4184000 first lien Northern Ohio bonds is also granted by a new issue to 4010000 seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Public Utilities Commission
Northern Traction Company
Canton-Akron
Canton-Massillon
Northern Ohio
New German Cabinet Named In Surprise Reshuffle
London report says the new German cabinet completed at midnight includes Chancellor Gustav Bauer Justice Eugene Schiffer Foreign Affairs Hermann Mueller Interior Erich Defense Dr. Gessler Finance Otto Cuno Transport Dr. Bell Treasury Dr. Bols Labor Herr Schilke Economics Robert Schmidt Reconstruction Dr. Silber Schmidt Without Portfolio Dr. Edouard Davis Cuno Bell and Bols are centrists while the rest are social democrats Independent Socialists not represented in the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Amsterdam
Gustav Bauer
Eugene Schiffer
Hermann Mauel
Erich
Gessler
Otto Cuno
Bell
Treasury
Bols
Herr Schilke
Robert Schmidt
Silberschmidt
Edouard Davis
Cuno
Dispatch
Lord Emmett Invited for Britain on League of Nations Commission
The Morning Post reports Lord Emmett has been invited to represent Great Britain on a League of Nations commission to investigate conditions in Soviet Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Morning Post
Lord Emmett
Great Britain
League of Nations Commission
Soviet Russia
Daniels Sims hearing opens with Navy officer testimony
At the Capitol and Navy Department a joint probe began. Captain L C Palmer testified that Secretary Daniels ordered halting naval reserve enlistments in 1937 and 1917 to keep ships ready. The inquiry also examined Fletcher's removal from Brest and Sims counter accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniels-Sims
Capitol
Navy Department
L. C. Palmer
Navigation Bureau
Senate
Daniels
Palmer
Fletcher
Sims
Brest
K. C. Bennett
Navy
Broker William Lawson Arrested on Advertising Law Violations
Boston March 25 United Press reports broker and nation financer William Lawson was arrested on four counts of violating state law governing advertising and sale of mining stocks. Bail was set at 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United Press
William Lawson
Nation
Daylight Saving Losses Support in Congress
Washington report notes confusion over local daylight saving laws and broad opposition among lawmakers. Senate Agriculture Chairman Gronna of North Dakota said Congress is unlikely to move clocks ahead this summer as rural representatives align against daylight saving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Gronna
Nerf Dakota
Senate Agriculture Committee
Soldier slain in Dublin as three assailants flee
A soldier in civilian clothes was shot dead in Dublin yesterday and three assassins fled. The district Sinn Fein chairman reportedly received a death threat if any police in Queenstown are killed. Sixty five Sinn Fein members from Cork district were detained and sent to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Mar
Sinn Fein
Queenstown
Sinn
Prolonged 4AG May Cost Him $250000
Robert W. Simpson fights for his children’s share of his father’s $500,000 estate in Chicago court. He alleges his siblings provided him with ample funds and whiskey for months, causing him to sign papers he did not understand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert W. Simpson
Simpson
Jimuor
Wesel Falls as Reds Advance After Siege
German Red forces announced the capture of Wesel northwest of Essen after a days long siege. The communique said fighting continued and armistice offers were rejected. Reds seized Friedrichsfeld and reached the Lippe river about 20 miles north of Wasen amid 12,000 attackers versus 6,000 Reichswehr troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesel
Essen
Reichswehr
Issen
West Philadelphia
United Press
Friedrichsfeld
River Lippe
Wasen
Ginfbco
Red Army
Ebert
Milwaukee Faces Large Housing Shortage After War
Milwaukee reports a housing crisis with 35 000 to 50 000 homeless. The city’s population grows by about 7 000 yearly while building has stalled since the war due to higher costs for labor and materials making new homes unaffordable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City OF Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Wis
Cox Backers Organize Drive for President Bid
The Cox for president movement in Ohio opens with a two day planning session led by Er. H. Moore Youngstown national committeeman named national campaign manager George White of Marietta joins, with headquarters in Columbus A letter to Democrats claims electoral votes will favor Cox and Ohio backs him, while campaign aims to build delegation and spread to other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Mar
Ohio
Cox
Bellaire Man Named Supervisor Of Stream Pollution Work
John T. Travers of Bellaire for 12 years with the state fish and game department is appointed supervisor of stream pollution work George Morcher longtime London fish hatchery superintendent is named superintendent of the new hatcheries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
John T. Travers
Bellaire
State Fish and Game Department
George Morcher
London
Nomination to Senate Succeeds Bolin as Ohio U S Attorney
The president sent the nomination for James R. C. Clark to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, succeeding Stuart Bolin who has resigned. The action was announced in Washington on March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolin
Southern Ohio
Washington
Senate
United States
James R. C. Clark
Southern District
Ohio
Stuart Bolin
Battle Over Red River Oil Lands Heads to Supreme Court
Officials from Texas and Oklahoma descend on Washington for a high stakes legal clash over ownership of thousands of acres in the Red river valley. Texas claims possession backed by rangers while both sides fear armed conflict. The dispute involves state leaders, federal officials, and an estimated land value up to 1 billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Red River Valley
Curston
T. W. Gregory
United State Attorney General
John A. Fain
Senator Gore
Eteral Palmer
Department
Justice Department
Palmer
Armistice Near Hagen as Red Forces Agree with Germans
A Berlin dispatch reports Red Army and German regulars near Hagen 20 miles southeast of Essen have agreed to an armistice. The two sides face each other entrenched and heavy fighting had occurred with artillery on both sides. A Kiel dispatch notes German naval sailors deposed officers and elected enlisted men to command ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hagen
Essen
Berlin
T Totlow
Kiel
Wilson urged to renounce third term and seek one-term limit
Representative Humphries told the House that President Wilson must immediately announce he will not seek a third term. He urged rejecting reelection and backed a constitutional amendment limiting the presidency to one term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Humphries
House
Defense Opens in Deportation Case in Bisbee Trial
The Bisbee deportation trial began its defense case in Tombstone Arizona. The court ruled that prior deportation decisions must be proven before conspiracy evidence is allowed and restricted the scope to Bisbee related issues. The defense aims to show a nationwide I W W conspiracy involving 200000 men linked to the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
Ariz
Bisbee
Battle Near Gotha Claims Over 170 Lives
A dispatch from Paris reports more than 170 people killed in fighting between communist workers and German troops in Thuringia near Gotha. One Red army allegedly surrendered unconditionally while communist leaders escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Thuringia
Gotha
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