Hoover hints at third party bid in 1920 campaign
Hoover warns he would back the Republican ticket only if its platform favors sound business administration and avoids reactionary or radical shifts. He signs to consider a Democratic run if the party fails liberal aims, while remaining dry and wary of the Wilson administration’s treaty policy.
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David Lawrence
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
San Francisco
Wilson
Homer Cummings
Burleson
Gregory
Mr. Hoover
White House
California
League of Nations
Hir Johnson
Hiram Johnson
Solar storms blamed for social unrest on Earth
Paris March 31 Belief that signals from Mars via wireless shadows are real, says Camille Flamarion. He notes inter stellar communication may come, likely through a magnetic force not yet developed, and that solar activity could drive chaotic Earth conditions and affect people.
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Paris
Mars
Camille Flamarion
Earth
Mobs Rally in Adena Over Child Murder Arrest Report
Steubenville dispatch says Adena crowded with protesters after reports that Frances South's killer was captured at Ramsey and brought to the Jefferson County Jail. Officials deny arrest by John Crawford or county custody, while locals insist an arrest occurred and demand justice. County authorities investigate.
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Steubenville
Adena
Frances South
Ramsey
John Crawford
Jefferson County
Raimsey
Crawford
Beware of Fat Purses on April Fools Day
A playful April 1 warning notes fat purses may elude grasp when picked up and candy from strangers may be dangerous. Hotel clerks report salesmen loafing and girls urged to avoid accepting marriage proposals on this date.
Child Burns to Death and Injured as Clothing Catches Fire
In Springfield Ohio on March 31 Georgia G Reed 17 months died and Margaret L Turner 3 years old was hospitalized with severe burns. The Reed child died from an open stove fire while Turner’s clothing reportedly caught fire. the extent of her injuries remains uncertain but she is expected to recover.
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Springfield
Georgia G. Reed
Margaret L. Turner
Reed
Widow Advertises Four Sons for Adoption in Hard Times
In Columbus Ohio March 31 1931 widow Estelle Tilliman mother of eleven children advertised four sons aged 12 10 7 and 4 for adoption due to mounting living costs. Her husband was killed a year ago while felling a tree leaving her to raise the family as other children have gone to relatives. She will keep two children including a one year old and herself.
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Columbus
Cn Sis
Estelle Tilliman
Tilliman
Clark in Washington To Confer With Justice Officials
James R. Clark nominee for District Attorney Southern District of Ohio will meet with Justice Department officials in Washington to discuss pending matters in the office. Cincinnati attorney Sanford A. Headley was in the city today on income tax business.
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Clark
Washington
Justice Department
James Rh. Clark
Southern District of
Ohio
Departmient of Justice
Sanford A. Headley
Cincinnati
Foreign exchange rates improve after declines
In New York on March 31 demand sterling closed at 3.89 dollars, up 4.25 cents from yesterday as early lows receded. The dollar checks rose to 20.57, up 0.05 francs. Canadian dollars gained 0.4 cents to close at 92.20.
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New York
Ireland Bill Debated as Lloyd George Attacks De Valera
In London on March 31 Premier Lloyd George and Ulster leader Sir Edward Carson clashed in the House of Commons over the Irish bill. Lloyd George compared De Valera to Jefferson Davis, warning against Ireland’s demands, while Carson warned Ulster counties could resist under the two parliament plan. In Ireland, near Bantry, Durrus barracks were attacked by over 100 armed men, two policemen wounded.
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London
United States
Lloyd George
Edward Carson
House of Commons
United States Senate
de Valera
Jefferson Davis
Senate
America
Ireland
U.ir
Ulster
Sir Edward Carson
Asquith
Skibbereen
County Cork
Durrus
Bantry
Lawrence Appointed Supreme Court Clerk and Staff
Wilbur C. Lawrence a Republican from Van Wert was named Clerk of the Ohio Supreme Court succeeding Democrat Frank E. McKear who held the post eight years. John W. Shaw a Republican of Columbus became Librarian and Marshal, while Louis McCallister a Republican of Marietta replaced Shaw as Assistant Librarian. Seba H. Miller a Springfield Republican remains Chief Deputy Clerk.
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Columbus
Wilbur C. Lawrence
van Wert
State Insurance Department
Ohio Supreme Court Today
Frank E. McKear
Cleveland
John W. Shaw
Supreme Court
Edward Antrim
Hamilton
Louis McCallister
Marietta
Shaw
McCallister
Seba H. Miller
Springfield
Tragic suicide by Truman Zeis ends life after two attempts
In Tiffin Ohio on March 31 Truman Zeis a 68 year old retired farmer killed himself after two failed attempts. He fired a shotgun into his side beat his head with a hammer then fired a second shot into his breast. He remained conscious and told a physician of his planned death.
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Tiffin. O
Truman Zeis
Zeis
New Planet Discovered by Spanish Astronomer
Cambridge March 30 An astronomer Lola of Barcelona announced a new planet at Harvard College Observatory via cable from Professor Lecointe of Uccle Belgium. An observation on March 21 at 18 56 GMT gave right ascension 12h 25m and declination plus 15 degrees with daily motion RA minus one minute Dec plus one minute.
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Cambridge
Mass
Lola
Barcelona
Harvard College Observatory
Lecointe
Uccle
Belgium
Stromberg
Copenhagen
Coal Miners Win 27 Percent Wage Increase Pact
The central competitive field Scale Committee ratified a new bi tuminous coal wage contract. It raises pay by 27 percent and lasts two years, with a district penalties clause for stoppages and a joint eight hour day continuation. John L. Lewis Philip Murray and William Green signed for the United Mineworkers along with operator and miner reps from Indiana Ohio Illinois and Pennsylvania. Other districts soon adopted the agreement.
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New York
Wilson
United Mineworkers
John L. Lewis
Philip Murray
William Green
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Era of spending near end as prices recede
Federal Reserve officials released reports noting the postwar era of extravagant buying may be ending. Prices show a hesitant decline with a generally hopeful business outlook, though relief awaits full stock absorption and labor and material shortages persist. Housing remains acute as capital tax conditions curb new construction.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Board
Atlantic
New York Democrats Filibuster Over Socialist Assembly Seats
In Albany on March 31 the New York State Assembly faced a lengthy Democratic filibuster aimed at blocking a vote on seating five Socialist members suspended for alleged disloyalty. Minority Leader Donahue secured unlimited debate, with Speaker Sweet allowing extended discussions as they sought to avoid midnigh t rulings and possible elections after unseating the Socialists.
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Albany
N. Y
New York State Assembly
Charles Donahue
Sweet
William S. Evans
Bronx
Judiciary Committee
New York City
Senate
Assembly
Smith
Wood urges freeing business from excess profits tax
General Leonard Wood, candidate for the Republican nomination, spoke in Chicago urging a broader rebuilding of American business and reduced government spending. He called for lifting the excess profits tax, spreading war burdens, and policies including a merchant marine, tariff defense, executive budgeting, labor-capital cooperation, and a tougher foreign policy.
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Chicago
Leonard Wood
Illinois
America
Wood
Mississippi House Rejects Woman Suffrage Amid Riotous Session
Mississippi House votes 94 to 23 to disagree with the Senate on ratifying the federal woman suffrage amendment, ending hopes of national action in the state this session. The chamber's opposition is marked by loud derision toward supporters and a pledge not to reopen the issue.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi House of Representatives
Senate
House
R. H. Watt
Pisgah
Conner
Dover
Del
Delaware House of Representatives
Hert Democrat
Hartford
Conn
Holcomb
General Assembly
Republucans
John Buckley
Pershing Attends Chaumont Launch Champagne Spatters Uniform
General Pershing accompanied the launch party for the army transport Chaumont in Philadelphia. Miss Julia C. Stinson of Washington served as sponsor and broke the champagne bottle on the bow, splashing Pershing’s uniform. He quipped that half a bottle would suffice.
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Philadelphia
General Pershing
Army
Chaumont
Julia C. Stinson
Washington
Revolution in Turkey Amid Allied Pressures
Dispatches report a nationwide Turkish revolution against the Allied powers excluding Constantinople, with Basle sources via Basle to Fournier Agency. Athens dispatches claim Greeks move toward occupying Adrianople and Eastern Thrace while President Wilson advocates expelling Turks from Europe in treaty talks.
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Constantinople
Fournier
Paris
Turkey
Pester Lloyd of
Budapest
Basle
Athens
Adrianople
Thrace
Plane crash kills Captain Foote near Mineola Roosevelt Field
Captain John F. Foote of Chicago an army test pilot and chief pilot for L. W. F. Engineering Company died when his monoplane plunged 1000 feet to the ground near Roosevelt Field Mineola. The cause remains unknown.
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Mineola
L. L
John-F. ‘Foote
Chicago
L. W. F. Engineering Company
Long Island City
Roosevelt Field
Suffrage Forces Aim for Thirty-Seven States to Ratify
Washington reports suffrage factions will work until thirty seven states ratify the federal amendment to ensure its effective date. They note the Ohio referendum clause could test validity and the State Department will issue proclamation after the thirty sixth state's favorable action. With thirty five ratifications, Delaware or Mississippi could sway the pace. continued pressure remains.
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Washington
Supreme Court
State Department
Department
Delaware
Mississippi
Phone Rate Increase Is Allowed in Part
The Public Utilities Commission allows partial rate increases for Central Union Telephone in Columbus and seven other Ohio cities to cover higher wages. Most increases affect commercial subscribers as the company seeks to retain operators and compete with unregulated firms. The company filed for rehearing, arguing the rates do not adequately compensate for service.
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Utilities Board
Columbus
Central Union Telephone Company
Akron
Dayton
Springfield
Sandusky
Youngstown
Toledo
Zanesville
State Public Utilities Commission
Commission
Public Utilities Commission
New York Harbor Strike Threat Looms Over Port
A nod to a port crisis as the American Association of Master Mates and Pilots voted to strike at 7 tomorrow. The union, with 23 000 members, demands an eight hour day and charges the Erie Railroad sale of seven tugs and several light ers to Phoenix Transit Co is a subterfuge to break their hours. Union men on private craft work ten hours a day.
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New York
American Association of Master Mates and Pilots
W.A. Maher
Erie Railroad
Phoenix Transit Company
Barber Union Sets Cleveland Haircut Price at 75 Cents
Michael H. Warren, business agent of the Barbers' Union, announced that Cleveland haircuts will cost 75 cents starting June 1, while shaves stay at 26 cents. He noted the new rate applies citywide.
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Cleveland
Michael 8. Warren
The
Barbers’ Union
Republicans push plan to end war with Germany in Congress
Washington March 31 Republicans control the House put a joint resolution to end the war with Germany before Congress. The measure calls for termination of the state of war with reciprocal trading terms and repeal of war powers, with a 45 day Germany notification window and penalties for violations. The plan aims for quick action despite Democratic opposition.
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Germany
Congress
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
Republican
Porter
Eg Coealled
United States
Union
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
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