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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1919
Page
4
President Wilson greets a large crowd in Boston after returning from Europe at Mechanics Hall. He extols American ideals, praises allied soldiers, and notes the Paris peace conference as he urges unity and continued support for a just world order.
In the Senate Senator Ransdell of Louisiana forecast rapid expansion of the American merchant marine. He said the Shipping Board would own half the ocean going ships over 500 gross tons within months and that tonnage under the American flag would reach about 19 million by 1920, solving the quantitative problem.
In Munich Prince Leopold, once commander on the Russian front, is jailed on suspicion of involvement in Premier Eisner’s murder. A hit list reportedly targets twenty aristocrats. Universities, aristocrats, and many Bavarian figures face arrests as a new nine member ministry forms. Eisner's widow would receive 10,000 marks annually.
Western Newspaper Union reports 44 war‑era aliens denied citizenship rights by Superior Court Judge KB J Tallman in Seattle. Montana prohibition forces kill a search law, while Oregon lawmakers plan extended session and higher pay. Others note postwar shipping, railroads, and foreign trade developments, including stamps and Victory Loan plans.
The French aviation mission will depart for the United States to show the performance of French aircraft. Five of the fastest planes with closed cabins will be flown by five noted French aces to demonstrate efficiency.
President Wilson arrived at Commonwealth Pier at 11:53 AM amid heavy security as troops guarded the route to his hotel. He later addressed 7,000 people at Mechanics Hall, signaling a hard stance against Senate opposition to the League of Nations and urging a fight by his supporters.
Firemen rescued more than 300 girls from a Pittsburgh business college after a spectacular blaze. About 100 girls and 50 boys escaped before smoke and flames trapped the rest on upper floors. many were carried from windows or dropped into nets.
The world’s first police patrol plane arrived in Indianapolis with a Dayton, Ohio officer and a pilot aboard to arrest and escort Robert Templin back to Dayton on a charge of embezzlement. The aircraft also carried Dayton police inspector F. E. Yendis.
Dr J Kriege a German foreign office official left Amerongen after three days and held two days of talks with former Emperor William and Herr von Gontard. The talks are described as secret. The castle’s activity coincides with the Hague presence of Dr von Kuehlmann who is said to be active.
Poison in soda water bottles caused the deaths of Dr. John Grimm and Miss Nellie Isbister at sea aboard the Moana en route from San Francisco to Wellington New Zealand. Captain Barlow said Wellington authorities investigated a suspected conspiracy aimed at poisoning troops aboard British transports.
In Vladivostok Japanese staff urge Col. Harry D. Styer to turn over arms horses and equipment of General Kalmikoff Cossacks who mutinied and surrendered to American forces after January. Maj. Gen. Graves previously refused a verbal request to stop protecting the 1500 revolters.
An itemized notice shows flour offered in sacks of 98 pounds and 48 pounds with discounts noted for Hungarian goods. Additional listing references 24 pounds per sack with discount, all described in a concise catalog notice.
Dry Flint Hides and Pelts prices listed for various weights and grades. Includes butchered hides from 16 lbs and up, under 16 lbs, dry salted hides, wool pelts, and shearlings. Also notes green salted hides, cured hides, Kip and No 1 to No 3 grades, part cured hides, and horsehides. Prices shown per lb or unit with mixed figures and totals.
Miscellaneous Markets reports Colorado settlement prices for metals. Bar silver at 1.01 percent, copper per pound 16 17c, lead at 5.00 dollars, spelter 6.30 dollars, tungsten per unit 12.00 to 14.00 dollars.
Chicago Butter-Creamery lists eggs at 38c ordinary firsts 37c. Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota potatoes quoted at 1.60 per bag or sack. Springs poultry fowls priced at 32c. Markets show varied rates across regions and goods.
Kansas City grain market shows February at 1.29 per bushel, March 1.27, May 1.24, 1.24, and July 1.20 with futures quotes noted. Prices reflect shortening contract months and typical volatility in Midwest corn.
Chicago market report lists hogs with bid ranges from 16.00 to 17.85, cattle priced from 7.60 to 20.00, and stockers, feeders, and eat calves showing varied levels. Sheep and lambs show Prime and choice brackets up to 18.35, with ewes and culls also noted.
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