Boers May Form New Republic
London report on March 10 notes parliamentary elections in the Union of South Africa may decide the fate of Jan Smuts government amid Dutch nationalist gains and Labour support. The outcome could split Cape Colony Transvaal Orange Free State and Natal into a British or Dutch republic under a new flag with an elected president. Anti imperial forces gain influence as cost of living and Boer resistance to British rule dominate campaign issues.
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London
Union of South Africa
Jan Christian Smuts
Labor Party
Cape Colony
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Natal
South Africa
Great Britain
Seed potatoes soar as market holds firm into spring
Potatoes across the market jump from 33.75 to 4 dollars a bushel as supply tightens. Clark and Rogers of Water Street forecast little price decline soon, with northern shippers hampered by cold and seed demand delaying significant seed-to-table movement. Bermuda and Cuba crops remain scarce, southern arrivals unlikely until late May.
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Clark & Rogers
Water Street
Clark
Maine
Bermuda
Cuba
New Orleans Fire Destroys Plant and Warehouses
A March 10 fire at the American Coffee Company plant in New Orleans wholesale district nearly consumed the block. The blaze damaged adjacent warehouses of August B. Plaspelier Company IL G Morris Company and Thomas J. Kelly Company, with losses estimated over 100000 dollars.
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New Orleans
American Coffee Company
August B. Plaspelier Company
IL. G. Morris Company
Thomas J. Kelly Company
Senator Edge Seeks Delegate-at-Large Seat for GOP
Washington reports United States Senator Walter E. Edge of New Jersey announced his candidacy for delegate-at-large to the Republican National Convention. He said he would support the party’s chosen nominee and align with New Jersey Republicans on the delegate slate. The New Jersey GOP State Committee had urged Edge and Frelinghuysen to serve as delegates-at-large. Manchester New Hampshire noted returns from yesterday's primaries showed a solid Republican delegation backing General Wood and a Democratic slate favoring Herbert Hoover, with three district delegates still being formed.
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Washington
United States
Walter E. Edee
New Jersey
Republican State Committee
Edge
Frelinghuysen
Manchester
N. H
Wood
Herbert Hoover
Meteet Fev Bine
Wife Admits Infidelity As Divorce Trial Unfolds
In Superior Court the divorce case of Walker S. Kupfer versus Ruth Baker Kupfer featured Catherine Park recounting Mrs Kupfer’s 1919 routine of leaving daily in best clothes, prompting suspicions of encounters with another man. Antoinette Staab testified Kupfer attempted suicide last summer, while another witness recalled Kupfer fearing tapped telephone lines. The courtroom heard exchanges between counsel as the trial resumed with judges and attorneys present.
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Catherine Park
Superior Court
Walker S. Kupfer
Lafayette Street
Ruth Baker Kupfer
Park
Fer
Antoinette Staab
Fairfield
Kupfer
Suit Tests Federal Trade Commission Powers in DC Court
The Maynard Coal Company of Columbus files in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia seeking an injunction to curb the FTC from demanding monthly cost income and tonnage reports and an annual financial condition report. The action aims to judicially define government reach over basic industries through the commission. The association emphasizes the suit is friendly and not an attack on the FTC.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Maynard Coal Company
Columbus
Ohio
National Coal Association
Murder and robbery on way to buy moonshine liquor
Emil Hadasy of Girard Ohio was murdered and robbed of 3000 dollars in a taxicab while en route to New Castle Pennsylvania to buy moonshine whiskey. Alexander Ross driver was robbed of 300 dollars as two men fled with the money and the victim’s body was found in a snow drift near Bessemer after a sequence of robberies. Ross is detained for investigation.
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New Castle
Emil Hadasy
Girard
Ohio
Alexander Roms
Ross
Hadasy
Youngstown
T Ross
Bessemer
Masked Robbers Take Whiskey Worth 25000 in Baltimore
A group of masked men entered the Mount Vernon Distillery in Baltimore and bound and gagged a government agent and two watchmen. They hauled away 40 to 50 barrels of whiskey valued at about 25000, loading it onto three or four automobiles.
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Baltimore
Mount Vernon
No Further Loans To Allies In World War I Policy
Washington reports no additional loans will be provided to allied governments by the American government, as announced by Secretary Houston. President Wilson then undertook his third automobile drive since bedridden orders in October, riding in an open car with Mrs. Wilson, Miss Margaret Wilson, and Rear Admiral Grayson accompanying his physician.
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Washington
Houston
Wilson
Margaret Wilson
Grayson
350000 Men APT To Strike In New York
City leaders weigh a potential large scale strike by 350000 union members if relief against profiteering landlords and rising living costs is not provided immediately. Mayor Hylan discusses with Edward Hannah and Ernest Bohm of the Central Federated Union as they push for a rent profiteering bill.
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New York
New York City
Hylan
Edward Hannah
Ernest Bohm
Central Federated Union
Central Union
Coleman Fined Five Dollars for Assault in Barn Fight
James H. Coleman was arraigned in City Court after a morning altercation in Christopher Rickard's barn on Howard avenue. He admitted guilt, was fined five dollars and costs, and the fight allegedly involved striking James C. Denny with a pitchfork and a punch. Coleman previously faced a manslaughter conviction four years earlier.
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James C. Denny
South Avenue
James H. Coleman
Howard Avenue
Coleman
Christopher Rickard
Rickard
Auto Thieves Hold Up Canton Restaurant Showdowns
Canton Ohio March 10 three men wounded in exchange of shots as five armed auto thieves raided the restaurant of Steve Boldi in Columbia Heights Mas silton escaping with five thousand dollars. More than a score of shots were fired. two waiters and one wounded bandit were among those hit. Boldi had drawn five thousand dollars from the bank to cash checks for steel workers.
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Canton
Steve Boldi
Columbia Heights
Massilton
Boldi
Spart negotiations tomorrow by committee
New York March 10 negotiations toward a new wage agreement for anthracite coal miners to take effect April will be started here tomorrow by a sub committee of operators and miners. Eight men compose the committee four miners and four operators all with practical hard coal mining experience.
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New York
Better Rates on Demand Bills Open in New York
Rates on demand bills for the English pound opened at 3.68 18 dollars, up 4.25 cents from yesterday. In London, U S ambassador John W. Davis declined to comment on the West Virginia Democratic State Committee’s nomination endorsement for president.
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New York
London
John W. Davis
West Virginia
Democratic State Committee
Article X Pivotal Clause on Peace Pact
Washington reports Article X of the peace treaty, a single compact sentence amid an 80,000 word document. It states that the League members must respect and preserve each other's territorial integrity and political independence, with the Council advising on means to fulfill this obligation in case of external aggression or threat.
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Washington
Truty
League
Bandits Blow End Of Car To Flee After Looting
A group of nine or ten car thieves on a New Haven box car near Bradford Rhode Island attempted an escape by blowing out an end with revolvers after Special Agent Green captured one man. The trapped bandits fled as a posse en route to Bradford and New London pursued them. one captive provided names of accomplices. Bradford lies four miles from Westerly.
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Bradford
R. 1
Green
New Haven Road
Agent Green
New London
Westerly
Sali Pasha Forms New Cabinet in Constantinople
Constantinople reports Sali Pasha, now grand vizier, has formed an eighth cabinet since the armistice with Sultan's approval. Only three new ministers join, Djelal Bey as council of state president, Zia Bey commerce minister, Omar Howlousse minister of pious foundations, while finance and justice posts remain vacant and Sali Pasha takes navy duties.
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Constantinople
Sali Pasha
Mustapha Kemal
Angola
Djelal Bey
Council of State
Zia Bey
Omar Howlousse
Pious Foundation
Finance
Justice
Coal Miners Back General Strike Demand Nationalization
London March 10 The National Conference of Coal Miners endorsed a general strike to enforce nationalization of mines. The decision goes to the special trades union congress for consideration of constitutional means, with leaders favoring orderly action over direct action.
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London
National Conference of Coal Miners
Special Trades Union Congress
Connecticut moves to finish Madison bath house project
The State Park Commission voted to complete the Hammonasset Beach bath house in Madison for 40900 dollars, aiming for use by June 1. Hammonasset Beach is noted as Connecticut’s sole Long Island Sound public beach, with the facility serving motorists touring state parks and reservations.
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Hartford
Conn
State Park Commission
Hammonassette Beach
Madison
Hanmonassette Beach
Long Island Sound
Connecticut
Commission
Pershing Route Set for City visit with receptions
William V. Dee announced General Pershing will arrive at 2 30 pm next Tuesday and be greeted by committees from the Manufacturers Association and prominent citizens. The tour includes visits to Remington Arms UMC and Bullard plants, ending with a speech to students at the armory and a seven o clock reception at The Stratfield. Tickets for the manufacturers banquet are in high demand with many applications unmet.
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William V. Dee
Pershing
Manufacturers’ Association
Theyehl
Stratford Avenue
East Main Street
Mill Green
Remington Arms
State Street
Bullard Plant
Fairfield Avenue
Main Street
Armory
General Pershing
Boy Scouts
Suife
Stratfield
Ball Room
Wilson
C. B. Bilton
B. D. Pisree, Jr
Benjamin Franklin and Okies
J.C. Stanley
S. J. Siawson
F. J. Adams
George W. Wheeler
Andrew Cooper
B. J. Dilion
A.M. Englehard
E. J. McManus
Sumner Simpson
H. H. Edge
Georges Fames
E. 8. Wolfe
W. E. Seeley
Horace W. Day
Mathew Judge
S&. J. Abrams
A .A. Alison
Jarvis Williams
P. B. Brill
A. Is Riker
S H
Mr. Dee
Think Grand Lodge Grants Most Labor Demands
Philadelphia march 10 labor campaign opens against 25 pennsylvania and seven new jersey house members over railroad bill votes. grand lodge accepts most of lodge 30 demands, except reinstatement of sam lavit. central labor union to hear report tonight via robert fechner. continued on page six
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Philadelphia
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
House of Representatives
Philadelphia-Camden
Congress
Grand Lodge
L A. of of
Central Labor Union
Lodge No. 90
Lodge No. 30
I. A of M
Robert Fechner
Washington, D. C
John J. Hagan
RJ. Donavan
I. A. of M
Lodes No. 30
Fechner
Bridgeport
Sam Lavit
New's Fiancée Kills Herself During Appeal Proceedings
An affidavit by Edna Clancy, half sister of Harry S. New, states that New killed his fiancée Miss Lesser, who died in a car incident. New is serving a ten-to-life sentence for her murder. The affidavit, released as New seeks a new trial, details allegedly truthful statements by New.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Frefa ‘Leseer
Harry S. New
Edna Clancy
New
Binder Held on $2000 Bond for Abandonment
Harry Binder of 25 State Street is held on $2000 bonds on abandonment and non support charges after his wife, just back from Europe, obtained a warrant in Bridgeport. Police say he sent his wife and child to Europe seven years ago and has since lived with another woman. The case goes to City Court tomorrow morning.
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Europe
Harry Binder
State Street
Binder
America
Bridgeport
Ratification Fight Reaches Final Bitter Phase
Washington March 10 The Senate warily advances the peace treaty ratification fight as Article X and its reservations remain unfinished business. Negotiations for compromise on Republican reservations continue though both sides show little hope for an agreement amid ongoing debate over the League of Nations covenant section.
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Washington
Senate
Man Found Unconscious After Drinking Incident
John Kateles age 38 of 306 Pine Street was found in his room early this morning in a stupor after drinking a substance. An Emergency ambulance and Dr. B J Coyle treated him as convulsions occurred on the way to St Vincent's hospital where a stomach pump was used to revive him but no analysis yet identifies the substance and he remains unconscious.
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John Kateles
Pine Street
B. J. Coyle
St. Vincent's Hospital
Katelas
Peace Time Army Authorized at 289000 Men
Washington March 10 the House approved an authorized peace army of 289000 enlisted men and 17820 officers and rejected an amendment to set the maximum at 226000 men and 14200 officers in the army reorganization bill.
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Washington
House
Supreme Court to rule on prohibition amendment case
In Washington on March 10 the court heard final arguments in appeals by the Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse Co. on the validity of the prohibition amendment and parts of the enforcement act. Rhode Island and Massachusetts cases were presented yesterday. A decision is expected before June adjournment.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse Co
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Sims Emphatic On Delay Costly To U S War Effort
Rear Admiral William Sims testified before a Senate committee that Navy Department delays after U S entry cost half a million lives and billions in damage. He cited missed immediate sea deployment, insufficient Atlantic focus, and neglected two battleship divisions to Brest, arguing earlier action could have saved shipping and allowed million more American troops in France by 1918.
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Washington
Navy Department
America
Germany
Sims
Senate
London
Atlantic
Emer
Admiral Sims
Bass
Brest
Agaime
English Channel
Department
France
CITIES NEED BUSINESS MEN WARNED BY POLLARD AT CHAMBER
W I Pollard Drygoods Economist field editor told the noonday Emericsa gathering at The Stratfield that cities require business men in governing posts. He discussed price committees, labor commissions, and bills named Jones Kenyon and Stewes in Washington, based on his national trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emericsa
Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield
W. I. Pollard
Drysoods
Pollard
Eometlength
Jones, Kenyon and Stewes
Washington
Premier Borden Is Given Vote of Confidence in Canada
Ottawa reports the House of Commons backed Sir Robert Borden's wartime coalition government by a 34 vote majority after a heated debate on amending his address in reply to the throne speech. Opposition leader W L M King urged dissolution of parliament as the issue persisted since Feb. 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Sir Robert Boren
House of Commons
Sir Robert
W. L. M. King
Strangers Jostle Stratus, Rob Milford Man of $485
Nicholas Stratus of Milford reported to police that at a focal railroad station he was jostled by strangers while boarding a train and $485, mainly in $1 and $20 bills, was taken from his hip pocket after arriving with funds from New London for a Milford trip.
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Nicholas Stratus
Milford
Focal
Stratus
New London
Bridgeport
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New Republic
Unter
Band
LABOR
Borden
New Haven
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