Nun Convent Fire Kills Mother Superior in Wilkes-Barre
A blaze at St Bart's Convent in Wilkes-Barre kills Mother Theresa and seriously injures five other nuns. The fire, starting in the basement, causes estimated losses over 150000 plus valuable tapestries paintings and music instruments. Fire attributed to defective wiring.
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Maren
Mary’ Theresa
St. Bart's
Flouso
Storey
Pennsylvania
Mary Thareen
Mercy Hospital
Mary Agnes
Mother Theresa
Maas
Contested Governor Nomination at Republican Convention
At New Haven tomorrow the Republican convention opens shaping a battle between Henry Roraback and John T. King for state control. Local leaders foresee a struggle that could determine Mayor Wilson’s chances for governor with Roraback likely to dominate if King fails to unseat him.
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Hridgeport Poticea
New Haver
Henry Roevaback
John T. Kingins
Upstate
Erees
Wilson
St John T. Klay
Roraback
Mon Cléey
Socialism Seen as Aim of Berlin Strikers
A Berlin dispatch reports a manifesto from strike leaders asserting socialism as the movement's aim. It condemns the use of force, pledges continued struggle, and states workers will pursue victory through nonviolent means. The note reflects tensions between the proletariat and authorities over the Ex thangs Telestarh company actions.
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Conscon
Berlin
Tsturday
Exthangs Telestarh Company
Socialiam
Airo to Cape Town Flight Completed by Pioneer Planes
London dispatch reports the Airo to Cape Town aerial flight completed Saturday afternoon with the arrival of Colonel Vanayneveld and Major Brand in a fortrekker aircraft supplied by the Union of South Africa government to replace the wrecked Silver Queen.
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London
Ermine Biry
Cape Town
Colosel van Ayneveld
Union of South Africa
Gas Bombs for Men Defying Police by Firing From Secluded Places
Baltimore reports on a police siege where a barricaded man in a cellar held 200 officers for three hours. A Dr Wood of Jonas Thog university proposed tear gas devices to blind and immobilize suspects, suggesting gas blends to reveal and incapacitate criminals during standoffs.
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Palleo
Rover
W. Wood
Jonas Thogkisniversity
Halplees
Wood Agid
Saratoga
Bolsheviks Take 21000 Prisoners and Guns
A Bolshevik dispatch reported from London on March 34 stating in the Nogores-Biske direction 6000 prisoners and twenty guns were captured near the Ruble River, and in the Yaksaterina region 15000 prisoners with a large number of guns and substantial booty.
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London
Nogores- Biske
Rubse
Tao
Yaksaterinadar
One Killed When Truck Overturns
Greenwich report says John Condon of Brooklyn was killed and Joseph Smith of New York was seriously injured when a water truck overturned on the Boston Post road. Smith was carrying two machines in a critical condition at Greenwich hospital. a block of ice on the road is said to have caused the crash en route from New York to Ansonia with flax. Condon was thrown under the truck and died at the scene.
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Greenwich
Mar
John
Condon
Brooklyn
Joseph Smith
New York
Boston Post
Smith
Greenwich Hospital
Tio
Ansonia
Sultan Urges Subjects to Follow Vocations Regardless of Occupation
Constantinople March 21 A government call urges subjects to pursue their usual vocations in peace despite foreign occupation. Nationalists accuse the sultan of treachery while the cabinet debates resigning but stays in office. Ottoman interior Asia Minor remains under nationalist control as communication fails.
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Suiluet
Offce
Turkey
Angers
Ets
iMutstapha Kemal
Asia Minor
Imns
Semains
Agia Minor
Giford
Anatolia
Reds Seek Legion Membership Says National Americanization Chief
Arthur Woods, head of the national Americanization commission, warned from Indianapolis that the Reds are attempting enrollment in the American Legion to study the former members' policies. He said such efforts would face strong resistance and risk converting adherents to a belief in law and order as a prerequisite to social and economic stability.
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American Legon
Arthur Woods
National Americanization Commission
Indianapol
Woods
Reds
Legion
Playing with gun kills his brother in Middletown
In Middletown Connecticut on March 21 Theodore Piosak aged 10 was fatally shot by his 14 year old brother Joseph while playing with a revolver believed to be loaded. Medical Examiner J F Calen ruled the shooting accidental.
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Middletown
Conn
Theodore Piosak
Yas Snot
Gompers Outlines Political Aims of Union Labor
Samuel Gompers articulates the political aims of the American Federation of Labor in a public address. He stresses labor’s focus on securing economic reforms, workers’ rights, and protections within the political system while avoiding partisan entanglements. He warns against broad blacklists and advocates orderly civic participation.
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Gompers
Labor Men From World's Nations Gather Today
Labor delegates from ten nations gather to discuss upcoming investigations into Russia and consider invitations from the League of Nations to send a commission. Gompers warns that high living costs fuel unrest and calls for wage and currency measures to aid workers.
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League
Aspir
Wondon
Mar
League of Stuiona
Albert Tow
Gemeri
Tho International Labor Organiation
Aid
League of Nations Covenant
International Labor Office
Sigw
Thomas
United States
Thott
Sie V
Women In Daring New York Robbery
In New York two well-dressed women carried out a daring Brooklyn jewelry theft, tearing a $600 ring from a proprietor and forcing the cash register open while an accomplice distracted him. They fled in a running car after commandeering money and valuables. The incident ended as the suspects demanded quick compliance from the clerk.
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New York
NW York
March
Syomen
Tonigh Jrtren
Avex
Brooklyn
White
Willim J. Blair
Holland Relieves Guards Over Ex Crown Prince
Mar 21 report from Folland says former crown prince Frederick Wallam of Carmany has no intent to return to Germany and has not pledged involvement with the Pusch government. Government content with conditions. second Dalek torpedo boat withdrawn and William remains unguarded to move freely on the island. A separate Saskatoon note reports gold nuggets found by a worker near Wile and George Ingsuend presenting apparel. Calgary analysis deems the mineral good quality.
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Wieringen
Folland
Frederick Wallam
Carmany
Germany
Thisme
Pusch
Wieringer
Frederick William
W. Anike
George Ingsuend
Calgary
Dominion Land
British Goods Displayed in Berlin Windows Trade Commissioner Says
Trade Commissioner Dressel reports British goods shown in Berlin windows indicate renewed trade with Germany. He notes Turkish shoe contracts and favorable exchange conditions boost profits, urging American dealers to pursue supply arrangements that aid both they and German industry during reconstruction.
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Berlin
Drésel
Ferlin
Department of Commerce
Dressel
Americad Deii
Delaware Suffragists Fight for Prompt Ratification Action
Delaware suffragists press for quick ratification of the woman suffrage amendment as lawmakers convene in Dover. They expect a vote within days, while amendments and related measures surface, including proposals on alcohol enforcement and federal preemption.
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Delaware
Lode
Dover
State of siege in Berlin raised as peace rule observed
Berlin officials announced the state of siege ended Saturday afternoon marking a shift in governance. The measure had affected Berlin and the province of Treamdenbipsy with authorities citing a new peace rule aspect in place.
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Aeris
Maren
Treamdenbipsy
le Waa
Lodaye Thesirette
Ebert and Cabinet Resume Control of German Republic
Association Press reports Ebert and a German cabinet resume control after a deadly strike in Leipsic. The government offers eight points to end the general strike, including cabinet revision, disarmament, punishment of revolutionaries, reform of federal officers, social legislation, nationalization of coal and key industries, food campaigns, and disbanding loyal militias.
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Cabinet
German Republic
Leipsic
7 Association Press
Stutegart
Chancelor Bauer
Glaav
Newan
Peace May Come by a Resolution
Voice from Treling reports a Cork city murder and funeral for Lord Mayor Maccuraly as crowds line streets venerating the slain official. Proclamations, guard of honor, and militia plans mark the day while debates over a possible peace declaration loom in Washington amid Senate and House divisions.
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Mar
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Maccuraly
Avas
Iis
Bishoran
Tonyn
Father Doninte
Republicas Guard
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Anrourca
Cork Firs
Sone Nenona
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Solders
Agis No Ang
Maennetthy
Pennegrad
Alexanter Macmibe
Parament
South Slign
le Ahren
Miccaba
Barry Shorcork
County Cavan
Sinn FF
Americans Aboard Special Train Delayed
March 21 report says the special train from Center 7 carried American and Belgian businessmen and encountered disruptions. The train reached Cordoba with delays andそう, amid serious disorders reported en route.
Red Army advances in Ruhr district amid fighting
Coblenz March 21 The Spartacans gain ground in the Ruhr area advancing toward Dinslaken and Essen as Reichswehr and police forces contest the move. Reports from correspondents indicate concentrations of forces near Wezel and in western Ruhr towns. The news highlights ongoing heavy fighting and strategic shifts as Soviet troops press east and west fronts in Germany.
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Associated Press
Coblenz
Spartacans
Ruhr
Tuishuss
Gandbors
Aalheim
Matiman
Treaty Fate Shifted by Party Politics in France
Fragmentary text suggests debate over a pact’s future amid political party strife in France. Mentions Morel and various names, references to the League of Nations, reorganization plans, and warnings about internal actions. The garbled passage hints at inquiries about maintaining a peacetime project linked to the League’s activities.
Wilson Shows Thinner Look As He Heads Out
Sieh 24, posed for five as he was leaving the White House grounds for an automobile ride. The pictures showed him somewhat thinner than before. Taking advantage of a mild spring day, the President accompanied by Mrs Wheen and Rear Admiral Grayson motored through the parks and nearby streets for about two hours. On the return trip, Gordon Grayson, the young son of Du Grayson, rode with the President to the White House.
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Hoefors
Wheen
Adimdnal Grayson
Ats Parka
Ary Lind
Gordon Grayson
du Grayson
Communists Withdraw Siege as Berlin Restores Order
Berlin and Coblenz dispatches report Berlin's government back in power after Kapp forces vacate. Siege order withdrawn, public services gradually resume, but unrest lingers in Saxony and Pomerania with Spartacists active in several districts. Workers expected to return Monday as central Germany quiets.
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Gov't
Kapp
Pomerania
Evert
Whith Jefe
Wolfgang Kapp
Capiital
Ebert
Stuttgart
Germany
Federation of Workers
Omidarskz
Dristeine
Becaius
Gratty
400 More Undesirables to be Shipped Out of Country
New York report says 400 alleged Reds will be deported within four weeks. Isaae Siegal, a member of the Havana administration committee, claims the next contingent will not travel in secret, and Red Cross nurses will not be used as chaperones. The statements come amid denouncements of the department’s treatment of Communists, Socialists, anarchists, and Russian Worker Representatives.
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New York
Big BI
Haywood
Department of Justin
Socialis
Isaae Siegal
Anoizer
America
Stegal
Hovwe Laimisration Committee
Piesa Shores
Red
Cross
Leipsic Headquarters of Reds Surrender
Berne March 22 reports that the Wolfs shaus in Leipsic, headquarters of the communists, capitulated after a brief clash with the Reichswehr. Five dead, 12 seriously wounded, and several captured. Despatches describe a brutal anti red purge spreading through eastern Rubeti centers. News cites heavy shelling and widespread arrests as the siege ends.
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Volfshaus
Leipate
Reichswacht
Leipsic
Desiplches
Radicala
Lelpeics
Baltic Troops Clash With New Police In Reelin
Reports from Reelin describe sharp fighting Friday night between Baltic troops and police forces with many killed or wounded. Despite a general strike being called off, workers seek one extra day's pay for time lost, blaming the government for the stoppage. Reinforcements for Gen von ter assemble as the campaign nears, with 28,000 communists in Essen preparing for potential action.
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Coblenz
Associated Press
Leipzic
Reichswehr
Volkshaus
Leipair
David S. Block
Washington
Irving Gilter
Samuel ‘T. Barren
New York
Stvtygart
Reelin
Baite
Pullee
Capitel
Wark
Vonter
Cesenttash
Red Army
Essen
von Yatter
Bolivians Demonstrate Before Peruvian Consulate
Bolivians in Orubro march in a riot demonstration against Peru. The Peruvian consulate escutcheon was dragged through the crowd as the protest continued before the residences of local leaders amid rising tensions.
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Bolivia
Peru
Poyus
Russia promises to stop Finn attack in cable from home office
A March 21 cable from the Russian Bolshevik foreign minister to Finland's Jegati front states Bolshevik attacks against the signs would cease. The message claims assurances were given following representations by Finkaad.
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Jegati Front
Home Office
Pechishtrin
Government of
Finland
Finkaad
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