Senate Eyes Japanese Ties in Closed Session on Naval Bill
The U S Senate discussed relations with Japan for two hours behind closed doors over the naval appropriations bill. Republican leaders argued the measure could not pass this session and a long night session followed with efforts to secure action before adjournment. A unanimous vote attached a call for a conference with Japan and Britain on naval disarmament.
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Associated Press
Senate
United States
Japan
Borah
Idaho
Congress
Poindexter
Washington
Senator Lodge
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Great Britain
Empress of Russia Stolen Gold Rumor on Voyage
Report from Victoria says the liner Empress of Russia arrived from the Far East with $20,000 in gold bullion missing from its mail during the voyage. Vancouver authorities sent an airplane to track the vessel after reports of water tight packages thrown overboard.
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BG. C
Vancouver
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Victoria
Orient
Has Governor Authority to Cut Appropriation by Wording Change
The query asks if a governor can reduce appropriations by altering the wording of an enrolled act. It also questions whether the chief executive has power to reform legislation through veto power by changing act language.
Vacation Of Rail Agreements Sparks Civil War Comparison
At Chicago March 1 the railroad labor board heard that preserving national agreements would avert a return to civil war among industrial workers. K. K. P. Dee, vice president of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employees, argued abrogating rules would reestablish armored trains and private detectives, endangering orderly dispute handling and traffic. The discussion ties to Enrolled Act 92 and Governor Carey’s actions on Saratoga springs funding and tax provisions, with a semi veto and revised mill levy outlined.
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Kk. P. Dee
The
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks
Robert D. Carey
Saratoga Hot Springs
Saratoga Springs
Lenine and Trotzky Said To Have Fled Into Crimea
Reports from the Russo-Finnish frontier say Vassily Ostrov near Petrograd is held by insurgents and cut off as fighting continues between sailors and workmen against officers. Rumors claim Lenine and Trotzky fled to Crimea amid protests. 40 communists killed and 200 arrested on February 25. Bands freed sailors from Djabine prison and demonstrations erupted with anti soviet banners.
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Finland
Vassily-Ostrov
Petrograd
Lenine
Trotzky
Crimea
Djabine
Allies Amazed By German Proposals At Rhine Conference
March 1 reports from London say Germany offered reparations of about 30 billion gold marks or 7.5 billion dollars during talks with the Allies. Premier Lloyd George reacted strongly after Dr. Simons, Germany’s foreign minister, spoke, with high officials noting Marshal Foch can be activated to respond.
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Associated Press
War Office
Marshal Foch
Simons
Germany
London
Dr. Simons
Lloyd-George
National Parks Saved From Commercial Marking
Washington March 1 The house passed the senate bill exempting national parks from the provisions of the federal water power act The measure now goes to the president and would prevent construction of commercial dams and power houses in western national parks
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House
Senate
Death by Own Action in Green River Tragedy
Edgar Loffell, 25, whose body arrived in Cheyenne yesterday, shot and killed his roommate at Green River and then ended his own life. Meagre information received in the city indicates the sequence of events.
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Edgar Loffell
Cheyenne
Green River
Charges of Armistice Day Slaughter Spark House Split
In Washington on March 1 a heated dispute erupts as Republicans and Democrats release contrasting reports from a House sub committee on war expenditures. The majority by Representative Johnson accuses needless slaughter of American troops on Armistice Day, while Democrats dissent and threaten a minority report if Armistice sections remain.
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Ashington
House
Johnson
South Dakota
League plans to restrict open door in African mandates
League of Nations weighs mandates for East Togoland and Kamerun in Paris. Text shows Britain and Belgium denied native troops for overseas use while France retains that power. Open door provisions raise controversy and affect the United States as a non member.
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Lodge
United States
Japan
California
Yap
League of Nations Council
Britain
Belgium
France
Europe
York
League of Nations
East Togoland
Kamerun
Supreme Council of the League
Paris
Great Britain
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Togoland
League
Railroads Cut 1481 Jobs In Three Months In Colorado
A 50 percent drop in business is blamed for layoffs by the Denver Rio Grande Colorado and Southern and Union Pacific railroads. In three months, 4046 workers statewide were laid off across the three lines.
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Denver & Rio Grande
Colorado & Southern
Union Pacific
Champ Clark Illness Reported Grave By Doctor
March 1 reports from PV state Representative Champ Clark remains in extremely grave condition as of nightfall. Dr Jesse Shoup said Clark had a slight afternoon rally and took liquid nourishment and is conscious. pulse reportedly stronger. Many messages poured in seeking updates on his health.
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Asiinaton
Champ Clark
Jesse Shoup
Clark
Michigan Central blames crew for Porter wreck
Henry Shearer announces Michigan Central investigation holds engineer W S Long and fireman George S Block responsible for the Porter Indiana collision that killed 37. Train No 20 engine 8306 violated signals and regulations and will be dismissed.
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Michigan Central
Hicago
Henry Shearer
Michigan Central Lines
Porter
Indiana
Shearer
New York Central
W.S. Long
George S. Block
Henry Shharer
South Dakota Warden Charged with Cruelty
Pierre March 1 report by the legislative investigating committee accuses former Warden G C Redfield of cruelty to prisoners mismanagement carelessness and inefficiency at the South Dakota penitentiary in Sioux Falls and asks legislative action.
England Refuses to Participate in Rhine Seizures
London reports that German delegates met the Allies to settle indemnity terms. Britain notes Germany’s counter proposals fall short of the Paris program, urging the German government to grasp the realities. Adjourning the conference, officials plan further discreet action and consult advisers before informing the German delegation of proposed measures.
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Ondon
Associated Press
Paris
Simons
Wyoming Weather Forecast Turns Colder Midweek
A Wyoming forecast calls for generally fair weather Wednesday with a likely colder turn through Thursday. Temperatures are expected to drop as conditions shift from mild to brisk, with clear to partly cloudy skies across the state.
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Wyoming
Bitterly Attacks Soldier Bonus as Unpatriotic
Senator Thomas of Colorado blasts the soldier bonus bill as sordid and illegal in a minority Finance Committee report. He warns of an $8.5 billion cost, depreciation of Liberty bonds, and a taxpayer burden, calling the measure an army for extortion and a strike against duty.
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Thomas
Colorado
Senate
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