Government moves to commandeer harbor boats in New York
Harbor craft may be taken over to restore normal traffic in New York Harbor. Boats would be manned by unpledged crews on eight hour days under a wage scale. Owners warn the government will commandeer if charters are refused, while union men offer to operate only for government use. Secretary Daniels orders navy tugs not to tow coal barges for private firms despite firm pleas.
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Dy Associated Press
New York
New York Harbor
James L. Hughes
Army
Navy and Shipping Board
Navy
Daniels
Usher
Third Naval District
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Paris War Responsibility Commission Faces Dissent
The Temps reports a split among the investigative commission members on key questions. American delegates oppose an international tribunal, arguing the United States was not in full belligerent status during the violations in question.
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Associated Press
Paris
UEP
Rssue
United States
California Senate Approves Tiny Alcohol Permit Change
Sacramento March 1 The California senate adopted an amendment to the prohibition bill permitting the use of one half of one percent of alcohol in beverages.
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Sacramento
California Senate
Army airmen to fly over Sierra Madre mountains
Sacramento March 13 An official announcement said army aviators will attempt a cross Sierra Nevada flight. Four De Havilland planes will be used and preparations indicate the flight may occur next week. Start from Meena Neje Street Clanged to Jand in Cdream City New.
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Sacramento
Sierra Nevada
de Haviland
Meena Neje
Jand
Cdream City
New
Fowler
Weather Forecast Fragment Ends Saturday
A fragmented weather note from a newspaper page hints at conditions through Friday and into Saturday. Details are unclear due to OCR gaps but imply a period of unsettled or variable weather with no precise temperatures or regions specified.
Buffalo Herds to Receive Vaccine in Yellowstone Outbreak
A state veterinarian announced buffalo in Yellowstone National Park will be treated with a special vaccine to curb a disease resembling influenza. Thirty five animals have died in recent days, prompting the vaccination plan.
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Associated Preas
Helena
Mont
Buffalo
Yoellow Stone National Park
Dryest January in Wyoming Since 91 Reports Bureau
The United States Weather Bureau bulletin notes Wyoming had its driest January in 28 years with minimal mountain snow. It cites record high January temperatures at Sheridan and several stations, drought impacts on water for stock, ample winter feed, and cautious outlook for meltwater flows.
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Wyoming
United States Weather Bureau
Sheridan
Kirtley
Pinedale
Sundance
Shoshoni
Big Horn
President Wilson sails for Paris after Brest welcome
March 13 brief notes President Wilson rests as he recovers from illness and outlines peace conference plans to begin after sailing from Brest to Paris. The voyage party includes Mrs Wilson and diplomats while a flotilla greets the president on arrival.
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Associated Press
George Washington
Wilson
Paris
Brest
Biates
Jwaverand
Lemba
Wharta
Colomel House
Wilson Wan
Aidh
Mngerretly
Mra
Wilaon Waa
Atitile Flurey
Colored readers manured wednsday event noted
Hopkine and Mire Qype Mae Blone, well known colored ar dents, were worried Wednesday.
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Thugh. Hopkine
Mire Qype Mae Blone
Expenses of Roads Grow and Receipts Fall Off
The Associated Press reports that January shows lower gross and net railroad revenues across 181 large U S lines. Gross operating revenue fell about 43 million dollars, net revenue down 8.87 million, while operating expenses declined 34 million, leaving actual operating revenue near 20 million after taxes and uncollectible sums.
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Associated Reas
Washington
Interstate Commerce Committee
Gordon Appointed Land Field Chief
Claire Gordon has been appointed chief of the land field division with headquarters in Cheyenne. Vice A. Baker resigns to become state commissioner of lands. Gordon is a mining engineer and geologist, highly qualified by education and experience for the top post.
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Claire Gordon
Land Office
Cheyenne
A. Baker
State Commissionership of Lands
Gordon
Prominent Platte County Figure Connected to O Bar O Ranch
George Hiat a well known figure in Platte county is linked to the O Bar O ranch near Wheatland.
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George Hiat
Nehinen
Platte County
Wheatland
Burns Nurse Curie Ants He From Bande Pd
A professional nurse employed by De Vim gan of Mivras is accused of critically picking at Barns from Spends jolie rea. The terse text mentions Burns Nurse Curie and misformatted names indicating a historical clipping with unclear details.
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Miso Munlee Anderon
de. Vim Gan
Mivras
National group formed to oppose League of Nations
A conference in Washington on March 13 outlined plans for a national nonpartisan organization to inform the public on peace conference developments and oppose the League as drawn. Henry Watterson would be president and George W Pepper vice president and adviser. The effort aims to unite regional groups and coordinate opposition nationwide with Washington headquarters.
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Associated Press
Washington
Leagues of Nations
Reed, Borah
Poindexter
Henry Watterson
George Wharton Pepper
Philadelphia
Paris
American Arrest on the Strand Sparks Riot Tale
An American, still in Army uniform, was arrested in London on the Strand for obstructing traffic after a riot. He sought to identify a military police officer who struck an American. He paid a fine then was detained on a separate charge as the crowd mixed civilians and soldiers. consular officials noted not all rioters were American.
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Associated Vrega
London
Rank McNally
America
Brrth Araiy
Wee
Bynday
McNally
Reactionaries Dominate Result in House Steering Vote
Washington March 13 Republican steering committee expansion failed 125 to 6. Johnson and Longworth faulted the action, arguing it undercuts progressive representation. debate focused on west labor representation and control of the 1920 platform while committee assignments were approved.
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Washington
Committee On Committees
Congress
Johnson
Longworth
Ohio
South Dakota
Notioy
West
Susan KH. Anthony
Merchant Marine Committee
Currie
Kinbromer
Crowsher
Hanau
Andrews
Green
Edmunds
Rowe
Scott
White
Welback
Horroughs
House
Fordnéy
Michigan
Ways and
Penrose
Senate
Mang
France to spend vast war funds on artillery gear
Paris reports Senator Locten told the army committee that France plans to spend about 16.4 billion francs for shells and projectiles. He added 1.5 billion francs were used for special artillery equipment.
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Paris
France
Locten
Senate Army
Bank Bulletin Foresees Steady Outlook for Business
The First National Bank bulletin says the year’s business outlook is at least as good as four months ago and likely better. Prices declines have been orderly, unemployment not rising as feared, and retail volumes remain strong. Confidence grows that the bottom of price reductions has been reached and that foodstuff production will support the economy.
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First National Bank
Highways Weather Report For Local Roads
Muddy conditions on eastern routes persist with wet surfaces through the mouth of the day. Northbound sections show better travel. Archer Egbert and Med area roads require caution due to slick conditions and moisture.
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Dad Pear Archer, Egbert and
Med Tuite
Atlanta Depot Walkout in Sympathy with Railroad Clerks
Ticket sellers train crews and baggage handlers at Atlanta union station walked out in solidarity with 1500 clerks on strike against the N C and St L railroad. Railroad officials took over operations as gate openings for N and Ft I lines continued. The regional director cited the walkout stemmed from union demands regarding ticket sales and gate policy.
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Atlanta
Union Station
N.C and
St. T
Hallroad
Ft. 1
General Wood Formally Put Up for Presidency
Denver dispatch reports 38 prominent Republicans forming articles of incorporation to launch Leonard Wood for the presidency movement. Roosevelt club and former leaders join as provincewide support grows. nine of fourteen state senators are said to back it. Wood’s Fort Logan visit sparked the drive with no word of decline from Wood.
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Denver
Leonard Wood
General Wood
Roosevelt Club
Tocky Mountain
Fort Locon
Iogeral Wood
Rousevoit
Haig Commands at Home In British War Effort
London reports that General Haig has been appointed to command at home and to head the army of the empire. The move consolidates leadership for home defense and strategic planning as war priorities shift domestically.
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Haig
London
Roberson
Ipehieg
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