U S Steps Out In Mine Strike Warns Of April 1
Washington reports government officials concede a coal strike is almost certain, with no chance of a broad intervention. Supplies remain adequate for about ten weeks, aided by nonunion and district operations, as unions and operators prepare for possible April 1 disruptions and a joint anthracite wage conference.
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Department of Labor
Miners Union Quitaent Associations of
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Ollielal
Rugal Oratermens
Davis
Department of
Iabor
Labor Department
Parley
New York
Scsle
Republicans Stand Firm On Soldiers' Bonus Bill Action
Washington officials report Republican members of the house ways and means committee refused to compromise on the soldiers' bonus bill. A conference decided no change would be made, despite objections from Secretary Mellon and Comptroller Crissinger. The measure may be reported with minor amendments and a suspension vote slated for next Monday.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Mellon
Currency
Crissinger
Imet
Fordney
Hawes
Congress
Wwe
United States Demands Pay For Army Occupation
Washington reports the American government will not tolerate Allies collecting all Germany can yield for reimbursements of expenditures in the occupation of the Rhine land. The policy follows a dispatch from Lords warning allied states to expect U S payments upon ratification disputes.
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Washington
Amersas
Germany
United States
Scientist claims controllable light ray endangers ships
Edgur L. Follings fend, a Pasadena engineer, announces a new lightweight gravitating light ray that purportedly alters metal weight, penetrates 1144 inches of steel, and can make rocks transparent while disintegrating substances. He says unlike traditional radiation, this ray can be directed and sped at will, with potential military impact.
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San Francisco
Edgur L
Follingsfend
Pasndert Scientict
Chicago hotel fined fourteen thousand for forged liquor sales
Chicago on March 14 a federal judge imposed a maximum penalty of four hundred fifty thousand dollars on the Hotel Sherman company for selling thirty thousand two hundred seventy gallons of wines and whisky with forged permits. The judge later reduced the fee to fourteen thousand dollars after the attorney argued it was a first offense.
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Chicago
Hotel Sheromn Company
George A. Carpenter
Carpenter
Pocahontas Home For Sale In West Norfolk Estate
London March 14 The Headoin estate long owned by the Rolfe family tied to Pocahontas with John Ryfe marrying Powhatan’s daughter in 1614 is listed for sale. Located beside Sandringham, it covers 1 750 acres and has centuries of family ownership.
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Headoin
Rolfe
John Ryfe
Pocahontas
Powhnattan
Virginia
West Norfolk
King
Sandringham
Rolfes
Largest Georgia verdict for loss of both arms
The Georgia bullfor damages awarded Ollf Walragen one hundred thousand dollars for the loss of both arms after being struck by a street car of the Georgia Nationwide Power Company. Genoa conference in Rome set to open April 10 with formal announcements.
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Georgia
Atlanta Street Railway Company
Atlanta
Ollf Walragen
Arma
Georgia Nattway and Power Company
Genoa
Rome
Revolt in Africa: Reds Weakened as Smuts Reports Progress
Government troops press in South Africa amid a widespread rebel uprising. Brigades reclaim key mine belt zones as 2,200 rebels are captured and about 200 killed with over 1,000 wounded. Premier Smuts calls the revolt syndicalist in nature and says peace should return soon with loyal citizens aiding the government.
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Reuter
Johannesburg
Citzens
South Africa
Schaylor
Johmmnesburg
Pretoria-Germston
Kruegersdorp
Bierfontein
Gener
Brit
Benond
Brakpan
Smute
Permier
Pretoria
Union of South Africa
Westcliffe
Enatern
von Deventer
Benoni
Wertern
Krugersdorp
Blettontein
British
Bochugnaland
Wage Parleys Protest to U S Labor Board in Chicago
Protests from railroad workers and unions were brought before the U S Labor Board in Chicago March 14 18. SL Jewell head of shop crafts objected to wage conferences held between rail executives and employees as improper under the transportation act and cited alleged violations. He sought reports on propaganda from the Association of Railway Executives the National Chamber of Commerce and other employers and asked for lists of published material from labor groups. Other railroad unions signaled formal protests including maintenance of way telegraphers and dispatchers. A Decatur IL wage conference of Wabash employees was cited as an example of transportation act violations.
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Chicago
SL Jewell
Jewell
Labor Board
Gener
Association of Rullsray
National Chamber of Commerce
Iabor
Why
Ollers
Wabash Railway
Decatur
Storm Hits Oklahoma Town in Sulphur Destruction
Arduore reports a cyclone tearing through Sulphur on March 24. The West Sulphur residence district suffered severe damage as over fifty houses were wrecked and the courthouse was almost demolished. More than fifty injured, many seriously, with hospitals overwhelmed and communications completely cut.
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Arduore
Okla
Sulphur
Stop Tipping Urged By League Amid Hotel Grievances
The Consumers' League urged patrons to end tipping in hotels after an investigation. The Yonge report notes tipping harms appearance and manner rather than service, and that tips do not improve efficiency or wages. The league calls for patrons to stop the practice entirely.
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New York
Consumers’ League
Yonge
Greb Defeats Tom Gibbons in 15 Round Decision
Derry Greb of Pittsburgh won a 15 round decision over Tom Gibbons of St. Paul at Madison Square Garden before about 19 500 spectators. Judges Patel Haley and Tommy Shortell rendered the decision to Greb while portions of the crowd booed.
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New York
Derry Greb
Pittaburgh
Tom Gibbone
St. Pow
Madison
Squire Gordon
Patel Haley
Tommy Shortell
Car Crash Sparks Drunken Driving Charges in Kalamazoo
Prosecution filed charges against Dodge and Earl for driving an automobile while intoxicated and for possessing furnishing and transporting intoxicants. The incident left Russ Emelina Kwakereck severely injured after an apparent ride that ended with her lying unconscious roadside near Kalamazoo. Judge Blankenburg set bail at 2000 and 5000 dollars with Dodge remanded until bail. Earl of Kalamazoo posted bond and faced drunkenness charges.
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Blankenburg
Itex Earl of
Kalamazoo
Wattles
Gly Mes
Kalimazao
Susi Stexonga
Ethel Clemens
Miss Kwakerneek
Western State Nortat School
Tor Offchus
Earl
Miss Clemens
Trotzky Accent On Genoa Conference Presses Moscow Session
Moscow March 14 Leon Trotzky Soviet minister of trade addressed an extraordinary Moscow soviet session on Genoa. He presented documentary and circumstantial evidence to show foreign intervention against Russia this spring. He named Paris and London as behind plots and alleged foreign capitalists push antirevolutionary forces in the Caucasus.
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Leon Trotzky
Moscow Soviet Oy
Genoa
Russia
Trotzky
Paris
London
Caucasus
Buku Ol
I Nicholas
Chicago Markets Report From March 13
Market notes from Buffalo and Chicago list a mix of grains and livestock rounds with prices for flour, hard and soft spring wheats, oats, corn, cotton, and lard. Livestock receipts show prime steers, heifers, cows, hogs, sheep, and calves with varied bids. poultry and eggs priced for retail trade.
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Tr ‘Os-Ib
F.wnysad
Ryo
Myre
Senate Debate Sizzles Over Who Wrote Treaty With Hughes
In Washington on March 14 the four power pact dominates debate as Senator Borah and others challenge Secretary Hughes on who authored the treaty. The clash centers on reservations about mandated islands and the spirit of independent action versus reliance on the old Anglo Japanese alliance. Johnson, Lodge, and other lawmakers press for a conclusive answer while defending or faulting Hughes's explanations.
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Senate
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Bhuselt
Argh
Wdaho
Meg Anghes
Wuhesenater
Johnson Crep
Cal
Lowe
Massachusetts
Repub- Hetn
Nrus
Bora
Johnson Fager
Bert
Lughes
Lorge
Johnson
Tadther
Amnell
Jalmsen
Aupertown
Lodge
Borah
Seuiter Kersh
Mr. Hughes
Biefer
Seater Cosige
Hughes
Halse
Mushes
United States
Ess
Cape
California
Arbuckle Case Called For Third Trial In San Francisco
In San Francisco on March 14 Roscoe C Fatty Arbuckle the actor known for slapstick comedy faced a new court session as the case arising from the death of Miss Virginia Rappe entered its third trial stage. Prosecutors and defense outlined remaining questions in the high profile proceeding that has drawn national attention.
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San Francisco
Roscoe C
Fatty") Arbuckle
Virginia
Mappe
General Carrick Carey II Reported Seriously Ill
Durham March 14 Gen Jasan S Carrie of the United Confederate Veterans is seriously ill with pleurisy at his home and shows no improvement. Strong names and dates cited. condition noted as grave with no sign of improvement.
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Durham, N
Jasan S. Carrie
United Confederate Veterana
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