Grouping of all railroads under federal supervision urged
Washington March 20 The national association of railroad securities owners urges co operation of rail facilities under strict government supervision as a remedy for the transportation crisis A national railway service would be created by Congress with an I C C chosen five member division to supervise initiate and regulate the unified system
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Cummins
Commerce Commission
Congress
Washington
National Association of Owners of Railroad Securities
Warfield
Transportation Act
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Railway Service
Act of Congress
National Organization
Greeks Called to Colors for War Upon the Turks
Athens announces a royal decree calling three classes of 1917 1914 and 1915 to colors to protect Greeks in Asia Minor pacify the Near East and aid Allied enforcement of the Turkish peace terms. Paris reports diplomat circles say Greeks plan a large offensive against Turkish nationalists with a Constantinople dispatch indicating imminent action.
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Athens
Constantine
Asis Minor
Near East End
Turkey
Paris
Paria
Constantinople
Cardinal Dougherty Takes Titular Church in Rome
Cardinal Dennis J. Dougherty of Philadelphia took possession of his titular church of Saint Nereus and Achilleus in Rome this afternoon with impressive ceremonies. The church was decorated with red damask lamps and flowers and crowded with diplomats prelates and members of the American colony. A portrait of Cardinal Dougherty and his coat of arms hung opposite that of Pope Benedict.
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Rome
Associated , Press
Dennis J. Dougherty
Philadelphia
Saint Nereus
Achilleus
Cardinal Dougherty
Pops Benedict
Kronstadt Fight Horror Described by Refugees
Refugees report Kronstadt fall under Bolshevik assault led by Leon Trotzky. About 1,700 sailors and 1,000 rebels held fortresses were captured or executed. Officers and leaders were executed on Trotzky’s orders, bodies sunk with stones in the Gulf of Finland. Food scarce, half rations, prisoners face grim fate amid widespread executions.
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Stockholm
Cassociated Press
Kronstadt
Coramnd
Leon Trotzky
Trotzki
Gulf of Finland
Poles and British Clash in Silesian Plebiscite Area
In a contested zone of about 5 000 square miles, Poles and British clash over status as 2 500 000 voters prepare to decide rule. The plebiscite centers on whether the area should remain under German influence or shift to Polish control.
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Tarnowits
Upper Silesia
Germany
Poland
Silesia
Order of Inter Allied Commission Delays Frontline Results
Wire service suspensions and front line clashes are reported as Polish bands cross the Silesian frontier into Rosenberg. British troops clash with involved combatants leaving several wounded as plebiscite preparations proceed across Upper Silesia amid historic sovereignty questions.
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Order of Inter-Allied Commission
Berlin
Kattowitz
Silesia
Silesian
Rosenberg
Gross Lassowitz
Packers and Employes Meet Cabinet Officers Over Wage Dispute
Packers and employes plan a Washington conference with Secretary Dana to mediate wage and condition changes after packers cut pay. Union official Dennis Lane and attorney R B Brennan will attend alongside AFL leaders Gompers and Morrison providing support as negotiations with Harding Hoover and Wallace unfold. Continued on Page Two.
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Washington
Tomorcow
Dana
Harding
Hoover
Wallace
Dennis Lane
Coolidge Plea for Justice Amid Economic Strain
Boston reports Vice-President Calvin Coolidge urges balanced policy to avoid undue advantage to employers while aiding consumer necessities. The move appears in Current Affairs from the Boston Chamber of Commerce. In other news, Angelo Varone at St. Vincent's Hospital is in serious but not fatal condition after a jitney crash at Madison avenue and Grand street. Eleven injured, drivers arrested for reckless driving.
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Boston
Calvin Coolidge
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Angelo Varone
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Madison Avenue
Grand Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Oscar Imerito
Willard Street
Brussels School Receives 43 Million Francs Gift
The Rockefeller Foundation announced 43 million francs in contributions to the University of Brussels Medical School to fund new buildings and endowments. Part will establish a nurse training school in memory of Edith Cavell and Mime. A Der Pase, who led Belgian Red Cross efforts early in the war, perished in Dusitatia. The gift aligns with the foundation’s aim to advance European medical education and public health.
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New York
Medical School
University of Brussels
Rockefeller Foundation
Edith Cawell
A. der Pase
Rea Cross
Dusitatia. Tre
Pastor Revives Amid Funeral Flowers and Grieving Friends
GESEVA March 26. A man declared dead after heart trouble in Gerne awoke after fourteen hours. Rev. Mr. Vandenbacher, pastor of the city, found alive in a bedroom filled with flowers and mourners. He said his call had not yet come. the funeral was postponed.
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Geseva
Gerne
Vandenbacher
Baudenbacher
Lbn
Vundentacher
Week-end fighting kills and wounds Irish conflict
Dublin reports a violent weekend with eleven crown forces killed and eleven wounded in ambushes. Thirteen attackers were believed killed and ten wounded. Other incidents include attacks on Banister Is Wounded and Captain Atkinson, Cork arson, and a Cork police patrol ambush. Three bombs struck a Dublin military lorry, killing two soldiers and wounding several.
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Dublin
Crown Forces of
Ireland
Banister
Atkinson
Wighe Oy
John Sheehan
Cork Junine Asylum
Republican
Arsenal
Sheehan
Chamberlain Set as Next Unionist Leader in Acknowledged Bid
Speculation on Bonar Law retirement persists as Austen Chamberlain appears ready to lead the Unionist party and Commons at the Carlton Club meeting. Unanimous support is sought, with Chamberlain reportedly prepared to accept leadership and likely resign as chancellor of the exchequer promptly, possibly after the April budget.
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Lontion
Pali
Andrew Bonar Law
Seemi
Austen Chamberlain
Commons
Carlton Club
Mr. Chamberlain
Walter Hume Low
Balfour
Bonar Law
Chamberlain
Fires Destroy Barn and Home at Wauregan and Schultz House
A fire at Peter Chabot’s Wauregan dairy barn killed 22 cattle and two horses and damaged the home, with losses near 25 000 dollars and insurance under 10 000. Separately in Norwalk Oscar F. Schultz’s home burned before 6 am, trapping Mrs. Schultz who fled to a neighbor’s porch. damage estimated around 20 000 dollars amid low water pressure and a hydrant 400 feet away.
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Plainfield
Dean
Peter Chahbat
Wauregan
Chabot
Schultz
Stratford Dwelling Destroyed by Flames
Fire completely destroyed a two story dwelling on Inner Surf avenue Stratford owned by Samuel Vecetl. About 3000 in damage with contents lost. Veorhi family absent. cause undetermined. Stratford Fire Department under Chick Allen DB Judson responded but could not save the house or furniture. efforts aimed to halt spread to neighboring homes.
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Samuel Vecetl
Surf Avenue
Stratford
Veorhi
Chick Allen
Judson
Harding Assures Wounded Vets of Government Aid
President Harding assured a Walter Reed hospital audience that the government will care for wounded veterans. He and Mrs. Harding toured the facility, received a hammered silver gift from veterans, and spoke of helping those who served as he met men in wheelchairs and ambulances.
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Harding
Washington
Walter Reed Hospital
Glennan
Dr J D Smith House Bomb Attempt Threatens Family
An explosion near Dr J D Smith’s Lafayette Street home injured no one but caused extensive damage across the front of the house and shattered windows. The blast at 12 03 aroused the city as police and detectives rushed to the scene to investigate motives and suspects amid a ruined waiting room and medical office.
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J. D. S. Smith
Lafayette Street
Smith House
Patrick J. Flanagan
Smith
Dr. Smith
Mia
C. A. Clarton
Coustas
Forestville
Lafmyette Street
Daylight Saving Sways City Council Tonight
City considers daylight saving amid debate over governor signings and past ordinances. Ordinance Committee awaits word from Governor Lake on a potential repeal and yearlong program. Mayor Wilson hints at a proclamation if public support remains high.
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Governor Lake
Central Assembly
Bardo
Newavea
Pemintenity
Ordinance Committee
Ordinance
Waler Wilson
Presperitier
General Assembly
Wilson
Ielling
Chamber of Comme
al Istorram
Cravern
Catholic pastors seek aid for Irish poor drive
Catholic pastors in the city and county read an announcement in church regarding the Retief in Iecland campaign. The campaign committee plans to report tonight on the fundraising drive.
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Vit
Iecland
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