New Jersey Seeks Supreme Court Proceeding On Prohibition Amendment
The court granted New Jersey permission to institute original proceedings to test the validity of the prohibition amendment. Attorney General McCran argued improper ratification, referencing referendum provision concerns and broader constitutional limits. The case aligns with related matters from California and Wisconsin and requests March 29 for arguments alongside other related appeals.
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Washington
New Jersey
Supreme Court
McCran
Congress
California
J. Z. Dillon
San Franches
Tower Court
Ole Justice White
Genvenl McCran
Ellng
Wisconsin
Stonwaier
Wiliam G. Street
Federal
Secrevs
New York
Servants May Be Imported Reflects European Labor Trend
New York records commissioner reports that wealthy Europeans shipper servants to the US due to declining demand for trained staff. The inquiry by Charles LK Lexow reveals labor shifts leaving many servants unemployed as wealthier Europeans bring in overseas help.
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New York
Marek Wi
Europe
Reine
ASK WRIT TO BLOCK SUFFRAGE IN WEST VIRGINIA
In Charleston on March 12 a writ seeks to block the federal suffrage amendment by the West Virginia legislature arguing the rejection should be tested by courts. Joseph Holt Grimes, counsel for the anti suffrage faction, announced the move and said two presiding officers of the legislature will be asked to appear.
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Charlestin
W. Va
Meridants
Virginia
Cornwall Sind
Joseph Holt Grimes
Janissuffrage
Furens
Romanian Cabinet Resigns Amid Monarch’s Reorganization
The cabinet of Alexander Yalda-Voevel resigns. King charges Gen. Pe oan Averexon, minister of the interior, with forming a new ministry as of March 10 in Brehirest.
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Brehirest
Alexander Yalda-Voevel
St Ministee
Qifalia
Pe Oan Averexon
National Guard Troops Clash With Communists at Leipsic
Vienna reports a March 18 telephone message from Leipsic states fighting broke out between National Guard troops and communists. One man was killed in the clash and the incident was wired to Vienna for confirmation.
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National Guard
Vienna
Leipsic
Nlue
Bamboo forests of the Punjab and their profits
The Punjab bamboo forests at Karnpur and IsIndraban yield rising revenue. over 6,000 acres, nearly 4,000 of which are pure bamboo, support a yearly income and employ 300 to 400 workers at peak. Harvest runs Oct to Jan with May-Jun work. bamboo is felled, stripped, bundled, cured, and sold as green material or processed into poles and staves.
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Endia
Bambon
Hoshiarpur
Punjab
Karnpur
IsIndraban
Sivaliks
Tseas
Afzio
Forests Under Royalty System Shift To Department Control
For years forests used a royalty tender system where Punjab bamboo traders kept prices and output steady to avoid competition. They created a limited market, overfelled accessible areas while outlying tracts remained untapped. Government took over exploitation in winter 1917-18, with early results surpassing expectations.
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Punjab
Wis Eter
Thnse
Bos
Loyal to Her Church Prompts Baptist Bond Sign Up
A Liberty loan booth explains bonds earning 3% interest and tax exempt. A hesitant woman steps forward declaring she will sign up for a hundred dollar Baptist bond, showing broad church support for the new issue.
Fleeting Glimpse of Mr Bitton Preparing for Departure
A Birmingham Age-Herald brief notes a private secretary guiding a persistent visitor to an impending meeting with Mr. Bitton. The exchange hints Bitton will soon leave for the golf links and stresses the visitor should study his appearance before departure.
Ex Kaiser Faces Move as Publicity Sparks Deportation Fight
London reports Germany's reactionaries push for a new residence for the ex emperor amid fears of an escape. The Dutch government weighs Zealand Island options but abandons them over escape risk and Empress health concerns. Officials say publicity could thwart deportation aims as the former ruler braces for possible relocation.
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London
Germany
Rotterdam
The
Times
Zealand
Doaran
Dooran
West Indies
Payne Takes Up New Duties On Board Changes
Washington reports John Thre ton Payne, retired shipping board chair, sworn in as interior official succeeding Franklin Lane. March 4 Rear Admiral Benson replaced Payne. Admiral Benson named to shipping board. Atlas Ben FOR appointed as member with expectation of later chair election.
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Interior
Benson
Ship Board
Washington
John Threton Payne
Shipping Board
Aeveraiary
Frankiin Lane
Maye
Waiho. S. Benson
Atlanca Ben For
Ft 5
Two Americans Die in Fire at Vladivostok Warracks
Washington reports two members of the American expeditionary forces at Vladivostok were burned to death when fire destroyed the American Warracks in March. Two others are missing, as noted by a war department dispatch from May to General Graves.
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Washlacion
Vladivostok
War Department
Graves
Market report pricing for grains live stock and butter
Grain, provisions and live stock prices listed with futures quotes and retail figures. Includes corn oats rye and spring varieties, butter creamery and eggs pricing, live poultry, potatoes, cattle, hogs and sheep with receipts and per unit ranges.
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Timothy
Mike
Sc Indies
WSC
Frais
Boge Bologna
Water on the Knees Tale Of A Bargain In Aboard Loss
A puzzled husband recounts a strange tale overheard about a man who fell overboard at sea on an Atlantic voyage. The wife questions if the crewman was drowned, and the husband quips the fall merely sprained his ankle, highlighting a muddled, humorous misunderstanding.
Fragmentary Memoir Snippet From Monday Morning Visit
A partial reminiscence describes a Monday morning encounter where the narrator awakens to find a friend arriving and asking if they are at home. The reflection notes embarrassment over the awkward moment and a lack of reciprocal action from the friend.
Disturbed Speech On Weather and Money Cautions
A garbled passenger dialogue discusses an afternoon journey and financial caution while a scientist estimates Earth surface rainfall at about 36 inches annually.
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