Rail Wage Talks Break Down Over Public Voice
Washington April 1. Wage negotiations between railroad management and unions collapsed when railroad representatives refused further talks unless the public could voice its role in the process. The union argued for preagreement with employees, while managers cited Section 307 of the transportation act requiring public concurrence in major rate changes.
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Washington
T. Whiter
Railway Executives Conference Committee
Publc
Congress
Whiter
Labor Board
B. F. Jewell
Railway Employes Conference
Jewell
Sheridan man charged with forging bad checks in Montana
B. is and Austrian resident who lived at yola was arrested in Billings on forgery charges. Ellis, once trusted in Sheridan, passed more than $1,000 in checks drawn on the Little Horn Bank that bounced for no funds. He traveled from Sheridan to New Jersey then west again and was captured while traveling near Wyola. He will be returned to Sheridan without extradition.
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Sheridan
Wyo
B.is
Yola
Billings
Ellis
Wyola
Little Horn
New Jersey
Montana
Ells
Orsted
Sherdan
President Wilson Withdrawn From Georgia Primary Ballot
In Atlanta on April 1 the petition entry for President Wilson in the Georgia preferential primary was withdrawn by signers after the noon deadline. Official verification shows Wilson not among the candidates. Palmer, Thomas F. Watson, and Senator Joe Saare listed on the ballots.
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Atlanta
Wilson
Georgia
Palmer
Thomas F. Watson
Joe Sa
Socialists Plan Appeals After Eviction From New York Assembly
New York April 1 five socialists evicted from the New York assembly will appeal to the state supreme court and, if needed, to the United States Supreme Court. John Bloch state chairman of the socialist party said counsel for the socialists would meet to decide on an immediate state Supreme Court appeal.
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New York
New York Assembly
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
John Bloch
Socialist Party
State Supreme Court
Socialist Assembly Members Expelled in New York
Five socialist members of the New York State Assembly were expelled from the lower house today by a large majority. The expelled members include Louis Waldman and August Classens of New York, Samuel A. Dewitt and Samuel Orr of the Bronx, and Charles Solomon of Kings.
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Albany
N. Y
State Assembly
Louis Waldman
August Classens
New York
Samuel A. Dewitt
Samuel Orr
Bronx
Charles Solomon
Kings
No Collusion in Divorce of Wary Agerts Counsel
Prescott Arizona April 1 H A McCarnan former Nevada chief justice and counsel for Mary Pickford said he investigated the separations of Miss Pickford and Owen Moore and found no collusion in her divorce action followed by her marriage to Douglas Fairbanks.
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Prescott,ariz
H. A. McCarnan
Nevada Supreme Court
Mary Pickford
Douglas Fairbanks
Miss. Pickford
Owen Moore
Funeral services for William Farrell today at St Marys Cathedral
Funeral services for William Farrell will be held this morning at St Mary's Cathedral at 9 o'clock. Rev. James A. Hartman will preside. Pallbearers include William Dinneen John Dolan Chas Emery M P Keefe T J Cahill and Thomas Talbot. Interment follows at Olivet Cemetery.
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William Farrell
St. Mary’s Cathedral
James A. Hartman
William Dinneen
John Dolan
Chas. F. Emery
M. P. Keefe
T. J. Cahill
Thomas Talbot
Olivet Cemetery
Dowdell Divorce Granted on Desertion Ground
Judge William C. Mentzer granted Lola Ann Dowdell a divorce from Frank C. Dowdell on the grounds of desertion. She sought restoration of her maiden name Lola Ann Clark. The marriage occurred at Egbert on Christmas Day in 1916 with Smith and Greeger of Pine Bluffs as counsel for the plaintiff.
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William C. Mentzer
Lola Ann Dowdell
Frank C. Dowdell
Rail workers strike spreads amid US and Mexico debt talks
Reports describe a Steam train workers strike in Peoria and Norfolk Western divisions, with linked actions by marine workers in New York and Rock Island officials noting no advance notice. Mexico faces default debt discussions with a government statement showing total indebtedness above 500 million dollars.
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Washington
Mexico
State Department
Navy Prepardness Claims Suppressed Pacific Fleet
Rear Admiral W F Fullam testified before the senate naval investigation committee that from 1915 to 1917 the navy department failed to prepare Pacific fleet ships for war. Armored cruisers lay idle and training amid shortages only occurred by using naval apprentices. He said officials ignored senior officers' recommendations and that he had to bypass Secretary Daniels to reach Assistant Secretary Roosevelt. The panel adjourned until Monday for further testimony by Rear Admiral Hugh Rodman.
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Washington
Navy Department
Senate Naval Investigation Committee
W. F. Fullam
Pacific
Europe
Daniels
Roosevelt
Hugh Rodman
Man Hersh Zitter’s Self Shaping Sculpture Motif
Hersh Zitter, a young New York artist, creates a sculpture depicting man emerging from elemental chaos through the ages. It shows fighting narrow thinking and prejudices to attain freedom through intense struggle.
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Hersh Zitter
New Yorker
Yard Men to Return After Wage Dispute Lifted
More than 7 000 stock yards employees will return to work tomorrow after strikers agree to return and arbitrate wage differences. Federal Judge Alschuler will oversee the proceedings and the livestock freight embargo entering Chicago is lifted immediately.
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Chicago
Alschuler
Contested Will Hearing Involving Mrs Ellen Boyle Conroy
Dr George P Johnston testified she was not competent to dispose of property on December 23rd while Dan Hastings said she was of sound mind. Sewall claimed the will left him the estate due to kindness and care provided. witnesses noted tension and insults between Conroy and Sewall. Hearing to continue with two more witnesses scheduled.
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Ellen Boyle Conroy
Clifford Sewall
G. P. Johnston
District Court
Sewall
George P. Johnston
Gonroy
Dan Hastings
Poles Report Bolshevik Attacks Rebuffed Across Fronts
The Polish legation in Washington reports bolshevik assaults repulsed on all fronts up to March 26, according to official advices issued April 1, outlining the broader military situation in early spring.
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Washington
Legation
Ruhr Revolution Ended as Workmen Accept Terms at Essen
Berlin government compromise proposals were accepted by Essen workmen's council ending the Ruhr uprising. Communists debated capitulation yet agreed to the Bielefeld terms with amnesty until noon tomorrow, while a general strike remains in effect and streetcar service resumes in Essen after Münster talks.
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Dusseldorf
Associated Press
Berlin
Essen
Ruhr
Central Committee
Bielefield
Muenster
Ftuht Valley
Woman suffrage supporter in Delaware ratification drive
Mrs. Victor Dupont Sr of Wilmington Delaware plays a prominent role in the state ratification campaign. Delaware's approval would complete the 36 states needed to adopt the constitutional amendment granting women the vote.
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Delaware
Victor Dupont, Sr
Wilmington
Del
Supreme Court Intervenes in Red River oil land dispute
At the government’s request the Supreme Court issued two injunctions in the Texas Oklahoma boundary clash. The order blocks Texas from issuing permits on contested lands and prohibits both states from removing oil or gas well machinery until final resolution of Oklahoma’s suit.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Texas
Oklahoma
Red River Valley
Alleged Robber of Postoffice Caught in Spokane
Ernest Boyd aged 20 was arrested in Spokane Washington on a charge of robbing the postoffice safe at Greston Gal o in February of 640 dollars. Postoffice Inspector E L Jackson announced today.
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Denver
Ernest Boyd
Spokane
Wash
Grestone
Galo
E. L. Jackson
Girl on Trial for Fatal Shooting of Stepfather
Ursula Broderick, 16, stands trial for first degree murder in St. Louis after she shot her stepfather J. Woodlock on April 4. The jury received a sealed verdict after a lengthy trial with arguments on possible charges including second degree murder and manslaughter. she testified the shooting aimed to defend her honor and followed years of alleged abuse.
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ST. Louis
Ursula Broderick
J. . Woodlock
Wileliam G. Reeder
Judy Flene
Leasing Rules Debated With Public Land States
A conference in Washington on April 1 discussed tentative oil and gas leasing regulations under the land leasing bill. Representatives from five public oil land states and industry groups including API, AIM, and AM Coal attended to review Interior Department rules ensuring economic operations on leased lands. Wyoming sent two delegates.
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Washington
Payne
American Petroleum Institute
American Institute of Mining
American Mining Congress
Interior Department
Wyoming
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