Senate Faction Fights Colombia Treaty Ratification
President Harding urged early ratification of the 25 million dollar Colombia treaty, triggering a partisan clash in the Senate. Lodge pressed for action with open debate, while Republicans Borah Kenyon Kellogg Lenroot Johnson Nelson and others opposed delaying beyond the April session. Democrats largely supported ratification amid broader Latin American diplomacy.
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Washington
Harding
Senate
Colombia
United States
Latin America
H. C. Lodge
Massachusetts
Congress
Wilson
Borah
Idaho
Kenyon
Iowa
Kellogg
Minnesota
Lenroot
Win
Johnson
California
Nelson
British Ship Wandy Wrecked Off Maine Coast in Fog
The British freighter Wandy, 3981 gross tons, built in 1899 and 24 days out from Algiers, struck rocks near Kennebunkport in thick fog. Crew stood by as locals observed the ship within easy reach of shore at low tide, and mariners judge savable damage unlikely. Captain Simpson reported not sighting land since departure.
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Kennebunkport
Algiers
Portland
Simpson
Bumpkin Island
Kennebunk River
Cape Porpoise
Arkansas House Votes To Impeach Judge Wade On Morality Remarks
The Arkansas House impeached Circuit Judge John W. Wade for remarks in a grand jury instruction that criticized lawmakers morality. Governor McRae had refused to remove Wade earlier, saying the judge meant no reflection on women employees and was merely indiscreet.
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Little Rock
Ark
House of Representatives
John W. Wade
McRae
Judge Wade
Assembly
Index to Advertisements Amusements and Local Goods
A fragmented list of businesses and services appears, including Dry Cleaning Gidding Women’s Wear Fifth Third Bank National Bank and others. It catalogs vendors such as Jengiebert House Painter,Mekestratio Kolbe-Mixed Paints Lucky Strike Cigarettes and Pogue’s Shoes with scattered page notes and ad placeholders.
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Art Dry Cleaning Co
Canaré-Anchor S
Single Savings and Loan Association
East Hills Coal and Supply Co
Jengiebert
Fifth-Third National Bank
Financial
A. & J. Frank
Atte Re
First National Bank
Pereie
Henry L. Doherty & Co
Wate Foley
Kidney Pills
Gidding—Women's Wear
Motion Pictures
Mullane
Newstedt—Jewelry
Ohio Truss Co
Pinkham
Vegeta Pogue
Pohl
Provident Savings Ridgway
Rogers Woman's Schaefer Rubber
Wan “Aastere Wilson
Rail stations restaurants earn vast profits in Chicago
Chicago rail station restaurants are described as the biggest profiteers in existence. A City Council Cost of Living Committee report cites gross profits from 80 to 809 percent with net profits as low as 50 percent. Items listed include steak 168 203 percent, pie 190 percent, pork tenderloin 500 percent, pork chops 441 percent, coffee 809 percent, cereals 275 percent.
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Chicago
Russell J. Poole
Poole
Divorces Sues Caleb Powers Former Congressman
Mrs. Anna Dorothy Powers filed for limited divorce against Caleb Powers, former congressman linked to the Goebel murder case. A rule requires him to show cause March 18 why temporary alimony should not be granted. The narrative notes Powers’s jail romance with Anna Kaufman who aided his writings while imprisoned.
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Washington, D. C
Anna Dorothy Powers
Caleb Powers
Powers
Congress
Goebel
Kentucky
Mary A. Kaufman
Southgate
Columbia Streets
Newport
Albert Howe
Campbell County
Mr. Powers
Frankfort
United States
Helmbold
Anna D. Kaufman
Miss Kaufman
Washington
Blossom Seeley Weds Dancing Partner Benny Fields
Blossom Seeley, former wife of pitcher Rube Marquard, announced her marriage to vaudeville partner Benjamin E. Geisenfeld of Milwaukee. A civil ceremony occurred in Chicago three weeks ago with a religious ceremony in St Paul today.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Blossom. Seeley
Benjamin E. Geisenfeld
Milwaukee
Benny Fields
Chicago
Miss Seeley
Rube Marquard
Harding's Aid Sought to Block Packers Wage Cuts
Omaha March 9 delegates of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen appealed to President Harding to restrain a wage and hour reduction announced by meat packers to take effect March 14. The drive seeks government investigation and possible control of the industry if packers refuse to honor the wartime agreement.
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Harding
Omaha
Neb
Packing House
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
White House
Meat Cutters’ Union
Chicago
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of
North American
Secretary of Labor
Dennis
United States
Canada
Lane
Richard Hebb
Hughes Seeks Informal Title as Old Kid Not Mr Secretary
Washington reports Charles E. Hughes, President Harding's pick for premier roles, deflects formal titles. A friend recalls Hughes joking that he would prefer not to be called Mr Secretary or Mr Justice, and to be simply "Old Kid."
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Washington
Charles E. Hughes
Harding
Supreme Court
Car Plunges From High Bank In Camargo Pike Accident
A car carrying Clifford Sattler and three others skidded on a soggy Camargo pike near Allendale and plunged down a twenty foot embankment. All injured were taken to Madisonville for treatment. none suffered serious harm.
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Camargo Pike
Allendale
Clifford Sattler
Madison Road
William H. Blaney
Ravenna Avenue
Clara
Edith Ferris
Andrew J. Ferris
Madisonville
Sattler
Theisel Avenue
Miamiville
Emma Newton
Elva’ Redman
Bandits Flee in Auto After Third Killing On Streets of Chicago
Five bandits shot Alexander Wit toit near his South Side home. Wit toit died after detailing his attackers, who fled in a car. The city already saw two other killings in two days tied to a fierce political feud in the Nineteenth Ward.
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Chicago
Alexander Wittoit
South Side
Wittoit
Witton
PaigE Hill fake day agents seize liquor at home
A pair claiming headquarters sealed two bottles of whisky during a house search at 8 45 pm at the Eckerle residence on Queen City avenue near Sunset avenue Price Hill. Detectives later arrest Richard Jackson 20 of Carter avenue on charges linked to the incident. a maid identified him as a participant.
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Arry Hader
Eckerle
Genter and
Gernhardt
Richard Jackson
Carter Avenue
Jackson
Sixth
Plum Streets
Hader
Harding Eyes Elihu Root to Lead European Talks
President Harding asked Elihu Root to assist in shaping U S policy toward Europe and the associ ation of nations Root may sail to Europe as a diplomat or head a special mission while retaining his ground role Root, a former Secretary of State and delegate at The Hague, could negotiate with foreign governments and help frame a new or revised framework for international cooperation with the United States seeking to avoid entangling European commitments while pursuing a practical accord. The move follows a close White House State Department link between Hughes and Root as favorable to League principles with reservations as needed.
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Washington
Harding
Elihu Root
United States
Europe
Association of Nations
Root
Sabroad
Wilson Istration
International Court of Justice
Second Hague Confernee
Charles Evans Hughes
State Department
League
League of Nations
Senator Lodge
Republican National Convention
Becantices
Mr. Harding
Mr. Root
Sunday Sermon Electrifies Cincinnati Crowd with Jewish Message
More than ten thousand people filled the tabernacle and thousands more stood outside to hear Billy Sunday praise Jews and weave a message around Jacob and Esau. The evangelist merged whirlwind delivery with humor and pathos, urging racial toleration while praising Jack Dempsey and delivering a vivid, dynamic sermon.
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Tabernacle
Billy
Israel
Jaco
Sunday
Lisi
Cincinnati
Jacob
Esau
Marion Democrat Crissinger eyed for high banking post
D R Crissinger a Marion lawyer and longtime friend of President Harding is reported under consideration for Comptroller of the Currency or a seat on the Federal Reserve Board. No final decision has been made. Three Treasury Assistants S Parker Gilbert Jr Ewing Laporte and Nicholas Kelley were renominated to keep temporary status amid a departmental reorganization.
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Washington
The
Treasury
S. Parker Gilbert, Jr
Bloomfield
N. J
Ewing Laporte
St. Louis
Nicholas Kelley
New York
Harding
Tornado injures score in Noxubee County damage $25000
A twister struck several points in Noxubee County Mississippi this afternoon injuring many and causing an estimated $25000 in damage. Local authorities were assessing the wreckage and assisting injured residents.
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Macon
Miss
Noxubee County
Three Foot Kiss Urged As Limit In Maryland Movies
A Maryland delegation of the Citizens' League for Better Motion Pictures urged Governor Ritchie to set a three foot kiss as the maximum on screen. Samuel Clarke a former Canadian censor said a three foot kiss lasts about two seconds and a two second kiss is enough for the soul.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Citizens’ League For
Ritchie
Samuel Clarke
Canada
Clarke
Some Men Treat Wives Like Mules Says Sunday
Sunday columnist Billy argues women deserve praise and respect noting wives cook mend clothes and darn socks while husbands should value their mates. He credits women with progress and insists men owe gratitude for women’s contributions to society.
Allies Fix Fifty Per Cent Sale Tax On German Goods as Second Penalty
The Allied Supreme Council orders a 50 percent tariff on German goods and requires neutral country certificates for imports as part of penalties tied to reparations and disarmament. Briand disputes permanent occupation while Lloyd George seeks assurances France will not annex Rhineland. Berlin shows calm as occupation continues.
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LOCON
Associated Press
Germany
Supreme Council
M. Briand
Rhine
Allied High Commission
Rhineland
Lloyd George
Supreme Council Today
Clemenceau
Ar. Lloyd George
Miller
France
Mr. Briand
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