Irish Parade Shows Deep Irish American Anti England Feelings
The New York St Patrick’s Day parade drew thousands as Sinn Fein banners and anti-British slogans appeared. Flags, harps, and green gold Irish tricolor led processions with regiments, women’s groups, and cadets, while clergy reviewed the event and officials observed.
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Central Park
Steele Jon
National Guard Regiment
Apnor
United States
Streols
New York
Erin
Kathléen Magourngen
Molly
Stith
Ireland
Alexander EB
Shamrock row in Commons alarms Irish members
Continued on page nine. Sir Hamar Green wears a shamrock provoking uproar in the House of Commons. Irish members demand removal while coalition supporters cheer. Green responds invoking the benevolent influence of a Christian national saint amid the Ireland claim.
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Greenwoods
House of Commons
Hamar Green
Ireland
Greekwood
Kronstadt Falls to Soviets as Rebels Blow Up Warships
Kronstadt surrendered to Soviet forces after rebels blew up the battleships Petropavlovsk and Sebastopol before retreat. General Kostovski, leader of the Kronstadt revolutionists, has arrived in Finland with 800 soldiers.
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Helsingfors
Associated Press
Kronstadt
Finland
Petropavlovsk
Sebastopol
Kostovski
Wilson Defeats Dowd in Fifteen Round Title Fight
Damon Runyon reports in New York on March 18 that referee Johnny McAvoy awarded the welterweight title to Johnny Wilson after a disputed fifteen round bout with Mike O Dowd at Madison Square Garden. Two judges split, Rolette favoring O Dowd and Shorter backing Wilson. crowd numbered around fifteen thousand amid Irish and Italian fans. Wilson earned about 40000 dollars, O Dowd 20000, with an earlier bout between Gor man and Baird on the undercard fading in comparison.
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Damon Runyon
New York
Jack Rolette
Mike O'Dowd
St. Paul
Saiddie
Madison Sangre Garden
Tommy Shorter
Tohnny Wilson
Johnny McAvoy
Wilson
Orker
Odewd
Gorman
Baird
Odowd
Mother of Nine Strangled by Four Bandits
NEW YORK March 17 Mrs Henrietta Defelicia mother of nine was strangled by four hold up men who robbed her Brooklyn home of 2500 dollars in jewelry and money. Nurse Rosa Menditto was gagged and bound as robbers fled.
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New York
Henrietta Defetcio
Coren
Rosa Mlendilla
Brooklstate
Submarine Runs Aground On Watch Hill Reef
A submarine struck the Watch Hill reef off Westerly during maneuvers today and ran aground. Coast guards reported Lieut. Clasde Farmer and a crew of twelve will remain aboard to assess damage and await further orders.
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Clasde Farmer
Hoover Plans to Use War Means To Promote Peace-Time Trade
Washington March 17 Reports from a Cabinet meeting show strong promise of a major policy shift to boost domestic and foreign commerce. President Harding reportedly urged definite policies and greater government business cooperation, noting foreign governments actively promote trade. The piece hints at forthcoming measures and possibly a continuation on page right.
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Hoover
Mark Stalivan
Washington
Harding
Coun
Sox Players May Be Re-indicted
Chicago readers report that seven White Sox players had charges dismissed as the state seeks new indictments over the 1912 World Series fixing case. Judge Dever set May 2 for a vote on the case and grand jury action will resume next day. Crowe demanded six months to gather fresh evidence.
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Chicago
Mar
Robert Took Vhar
Om Monem
Vonight
Crowe
Joe Jacksin
Eddie Cicatte
Claude Williams
Joe Tackson
Maude William Buck Weaver
Osea Felsen
Hisberg
Frei MccMullin
Dever
Ty Dave
Nollie Progequi
Asquith Diary Reveals Mrs Asquith’s Youth and Power
The diary excerpt portrays Mrs Asquith’s youth and ambitions, depicting a confident, vibrant woman who shaped British society. It notes her influence over parties and even the Navy’s discipline, termed Petticoat Government, reflecting her lasting political and social impact.
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Margot
Mrs. Asquith
Hfe
England
Garlick Jitney Bill Amendment Faces Opposition
The jitney bill amendment by Senators Garlick and Challenger drew opposition as it stayed on the Senate calendar while a hurried conference occurred with Connecticut company representatives. Delaney opposed it, claiming the challenger’s amendment was unacceptable. discussions aligned on one amendment, but its fate remains unsettled with potential consideration on a later page.
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Garli
Challenger
Bridgeport
Connecticut Company
Legislative Judiciary
Senate
Garlek
Garrick
Dean of Students to Govern Morals at Yate University
A newly established office at Yate University proclaims the dean of students will maintain student conduct and public order, enforce faculty regulations, and cooperate with public authorities to uphold university reputation amid campus events.
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Yate
Marth
Tew
Yate University
Worala
Athon- Hess
Protet
Hammuntit
Minimum wage talks set for women in Bridgeport housing costs
A legislative hearing on labor proposed a 2 percent commission to fix a minimum wage for women in low paid occupations. Bridgeport emerged as the most expensive city for a girl or woman to board and room, with $12 net per week the lowest available figure. The report notes continuing discussion and references a continuation on page two.
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Bridgeport
Tegiétive Committee
Coastmere Jeagues
French Deputies Approve German Economic Penalties
Paris March 17 The chamber of deputies approved the London reparations and Allied penalties on Germany by 401 to 68 nearly unanimous with Socialists and Communists opposed. Prime Minister Briand defended the treaty’s terms and Germany’s protests in the League of Nations, noting Germany had earlier refused to pay reparations. He charged Germany with violations in disarmament and other treaty clauses.
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Paris
Associated Press
London
Duesseldorf
Germany
Chamber of Deputies
Fie
Briand
Fingnee Klota
Letevia
Furke
League of Nations
Grimany
Reparations Commission
Jini
Aniek Commission
Mershwis Wilson and Poon
M. Tefevre
Gergen
Stokes Trial Delayed as Defense Seeks Double Defense
The case against W. A. D. Stokes, a sportsman and proprietor of a local business, advances to a decisive phase. The defense seeks to review a second set of charges while judge orders consolidation and sets a new timetable for witness questioning and evidence.
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Stokes
May 15 End for Wholesale Liquor Trade
Prohibition Commissioner Krohman announces the wholesale liquor trade must end by May 15. Retail druggists may trade with bonded warehouses while wholesalers face imminent extinction. adjustments loosen withdrawal rules and grant future privileges to retail druggists under Palmer's prior opinion.
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Kramer
Ian
Y. Kramer
Aryadya
Ente
Palmer
Timan
Palmer predicts beer access after ruling on medicinal use
Philadelphia lingered over Justice Palmer's ruling that physicians may prescribe beer for medicinal purposes. The decision may reopen channels for beer at soda fountains and restrict sale to registered pharmacists on prescriptions, effectively limiting beer at saloons and growlers.
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Palmer
Philadelphia
Art- A. Mitchell
Mere Tio
Bank Mortgages Pass To Other Lenders After Shelton Failure
Wide scale mortgage transfers loom as Ansonia Derby and Shelton Bank debts rise. Receiver Marcus Holcomb warns foreclosures avoided if mortgages are moved to savings institutions. Depositors move to file claims. May 15 listed for claims though many have delayed. Potential dividends may arise after May 18 as deposits are settled.
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Ansonia
Derby
Shelton Bank and Trust Company
Shellos
Shelton Bank and] Trust Company
Marcus H. Holcomb
New Fiven
Bridgebert
Waterbury
Hunor
Shelthat
Shelton Vankeil
Not Guilty Verdict Delights Crowd In Clara Hamon Trial
Ardmore Oklahoma March 17 Clara Smith Hamon walks free after 93 minutes of deliberation the jury returns not guilty in a murder case The courtroom erupts in applause as tears flood the defendant and her mother Women spectators cheer while Judge Champion warns against demonstrations Prince Treeline the state attorney general had anticipated acquittal and voiced no surprise at the verdict
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Sam Blair
Ardmore
Okla
Clara Smith Hamon
Jake L. Hannon
Judge Champion
Clara
Grimnee
Prince Treeline
Tariff advocates press for quick action in Congress
Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee signaled that a permanent tariff bill should top the new session’s agenda. They reached a conference agreement to draft and consider the anti dumping and American valuation measures within the same bill, aiming to avoid delaying tariff action. The White House offered no clear stance as discussions continued amid questions on tariff versus revenue priorities.
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Ghingtor
Momters
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Treasury Department
White House
Ways and
Imeans
Sengle Wingace
Ravenus
Jordney
Greeminnk Wis
Fordney
Huge Gas Bombs to Be Dropped on Battleship to Prove Air Supremacy
Army air officials reveal plans to drop gas and liquid chemical munitions on an obsolete battleship to demonstrate air power. Generals Fries and Mitchell describe bombs that could release asleep-inducing or toxic gases, with ships attacked from air by hundreds of planes in June.
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Washin Army Air
Ne Army
Jbone
Air Servics
Readier
Wilmunt Mitchell
Wht
Boa
Col. Fries
Fries
Fried
Plate
Mitchell
Atileship Sehich Ieee
Silence of
Bandits Escape With $100000 in Daylight Robbery
New York report details a daylight smash at the Fifth Avenue district where four armed bandits robbed the Foch Manufacturing Company of jewelry and cash totaling about $100,000. A bookkeeper woman triggered the alarm. robbers fled as police released after 24 hours.
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Stanley Jankowski
Mousabonie Avenue
Walker Street
Pembroke
Wist Mall
Jaykowski
Policr
Ives Sobbad
Hunchut
Shaean Kawsaki
Poraly
Mary Brija
Hallai Street
United Grocery Company
Main Street
Joseph Kolewr
Airfield Avenue
Hoteter
Andrew McQueener
Noble W
New York
Deraste Co
Fifth Avenue
Betame
Foch
Andrew Poper Law Resigns as Privy Seal
London dispatch reports Andrew Poper Law, lord of the Privy Seal, resigned from the cabinet citing ill health. The announcement comes amid cabinet shifts as March 17.
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London
A. P
Andrew Poper Law
Privy Seal
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Buckley
Delaney
Challenger and Garlick
W. A.D. Stokes
Tielen Alworks
Widger 'T
Walla
Ban Prinrcisen
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Skranter
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Nats
Bridgeport Bank
Housatonic Ave
Shelton Banks
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