Washington Appropriations and World News Briefs
Washington votes on an appropriations bill of about 108.5 million dollars for multiple departments, plus river and harbor improvements and seed grain aid for drought-hit Northwest farmers. The Navy, Labour and Treasury announce reorganizations, tax shifts, and fuel cuts. Postmaster General Will Hays retires, and the Yap treaty advance hints at ratifications. Obituaries and incidents from across the country discuss fires, accidents, legal actions, and notable losses, including a mass cyclone in Camden Alabama and a raft of political reshuffles.
Out of Local Fights Declared President Sees No Danger
President Harding plans to stay aloof from party fights as Republicans face tough reelection in several states. He reportedly believes Democrats are unlikely to recapture either house, and will not personally engage in the off year campaign. White House discussions with party leaders earlier indicated no speeches in support of candidates.
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Washington
Haring
Itig
Oither House
Senate
White House
Harding Kad
Volcanic Eruption Reopens On Mount Vesuvius
Report from Ataptes dated March 7 describes Mount Vesuvius erupting after two minor earthquakes. The eruptive cone collapsed, ashes and incandescent stones were hurled, lava streamed from the crater, lava cover area about 100000 square feet, crater width now 1500 feet, lava temperature around 2000 degrees. Professor Mallindra, director at the observatory, descended into the crater at eruption start.
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Ataptes
Mount Vesuvius
Malironhelt
Mallndra
Vesuvius
Train King Student Killed in Ames Train Incident
Howard Spell, of Grinnell College, died after being struck while boarding a Northwestern freight train in Ames on March 7. Spell had traveled from Grinnell to attend the Grinnell Ames basketball game.
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King
Ames
Howard Spell
Tventy-One
Grinnell
Cole Tege Audent
Northwestern
Wheat and livestock market data amid chaotic OCR run
Market notes show mixed prices for wheat, rye, oats and butter with varied futures bids. Livestock quotes list prime steers, heifers, cows and hogs with receipts and wholesale ranges amid a volatile delivery week in New Jersey and nearby markets.
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Chicago
Aly Bent
HM Plo
Spring Srealehert Fate
Epecies
Theatton Sacka
Timothy
Whitewood
Springa
Veteran Glee Circu late Petitions for Republican Caucus
Washington March 7 veterans glee club members circulated petitions calling a Republican party caucus in the house to oppose the revised insurance bonus measure. Horace M. Towner chair of the Republican conference will be asked to convene the caucus before the bill reaches the house for a vote. The Ways and Means Committee altered the original direct bonus plan to a new GI bill substitute, prompting opposition and delays as members clash over final language.
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Washington
Sinvaré Friends of the
Republicity
Horace, M. Towner
Chatrpin
Republican Conference
House
Towner
Ways and Means
Chala Fordney
Ways and Thenags
Gates
Senate seeks light on Japan pact status and four power treaty
Senator Borah presses President to report on the Lansing Ishii agreement and its relation to the Four Power Pacific deal. The resolution asks whether the Lansing Ishii accord will be abrogated nullified or altered and requests current status from the President.
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Japan
Senate
Harding
Lansing- Jahil
Washington
Mardin
China
Borah
Idaho
Bartlett Named Assistant Postmaster General in Washington
Bartlett of New Hampshire was nominated by the President to be Assistant Postmaster General, succeeding Dr. Robert Work. Bartlett, a prominent New England politician, has three NH governorship terms and was chair of the Civil Service Commission.
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F. E., Setiohey
San Antonio
Tex
Murding
Washington
R. T. Baker
Joh He ‘Bartlett
New Hampshire
Yarding
Generar Bartlett
New England
Lasing
Civil Service
Tie
Robert Work
Mecetty
Post Office
Ohio Miners Vote For Suspension If Wage Scale Fails
Ohio coal miners vote overwhelmingly to suspend work on April 1 unless operators agree to a new wage scale before the current one expires. Direct ballots were sent to the United Mine Workers headquarters in Indianapolis, with official reports from state headquarters noting the strong sentiment.
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Columbus
Ohio
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Inilente
Mayor Oles Catches Speeders in Youngstown
Mayor George L. Oleshan says he will use his spare time to chase speeders on Market street viaduct. He plans to ticket about 100 violators daily, aided by eight new high powered cars dedicated to the city effort.
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Youngstown
City
George L. Oleshan
Market Street
Royal Flush Death at House in Newark
A man identified as Maox Witkotakt collapsed at midnight at Michael Eisenburg's home in Newark after attempting a royal flush. A physician attributed the death to heart failure. Also reported are death notices for John F. Wilton and John Fleming, both dated March 7.
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Newark
N. Z
Maox Witkotakt
Michael Eisenburg
John F. Wilton
Arthur
Venter
Cal
John Fleming Wisin
Burma
Important to All Women Readers of this Paper
Thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder trouble and do not inspect it. Kilmer Swamp-Root is pitched as a remedy restoring kidney health, with sample bottle offers and orders by mail. The ad targets women, claims relief from back pain headaches and nervousness, and promotes drug-store sales.
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Mastin
Makin Bly
Martin
Employer seeks chauffeur ad prompts questions in Los Angeles
An attorney in Los Angeles advertised for a chauffeur. About twenty applicants were questioned on qualifications and marital status. The judge recounted a Negro applicant who, when asked if he was married, replied in dialect that he supports himself.
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Atorney
Los Angeles
George
Marrend
Bayer Aspirin Ad Promotes Safe Use Directions
Short advertisement urging aspirin use only as directed by Bayer. It notes the Bayer Cross marking on each package and claims aspirin has been prescribed by physicians for over twenty-one years. The ad emphasizes safe, proper directions for relief.
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BAYER
Ieun
It Must Have Been For Your Money
In a brisk exchange the speaker challenges denial of sparing a look for money, saying you sparkled for money while another responds it must have been for money. The London Tit-Bita tone captures sly wit and social humor.
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London
Diamond Dyes Advertises Easy Home Dye Kit Claim
An old newspaper fragment touts Diamond Dyes with claims of simple at home dyeing for fabrics and draperies. It promises no spotting or fading and guides buyers to specify material type. The ad contrasts consumer trust in a product with a social quip about relationships and cash lending.
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French Lick Springs
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South Bend
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