Storm Toll Rises As Nova Scotia Schooners Lost
Halifax report describes the loss of six fishermen in last week’s North Atlantic gale. The Helen M Coolen foundered after two crewmen were swept overboard. the Elizabeth Howard rescued sixteen Coolen crew before also succumbing to the tempest.
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Associated Press
Halifax
Gloucester
Blizabeth
Howard
Nova Scotia
Helen M. Coolen
Thorth Atlantic
Elizabeth Howard
Dan MacDonald
Sable Island
Atlantic
Herbert Blandin
Newfoundland
Myles O'Brien
Bay of Bulls
James Murphy
Canso
James McLeod
St. Peters
Dories
Coodlen
Coolen
Chebucto Head
Stewart Boutilier
Mills Cove
Joseph Laund
Dover
Henry Ford
Blue Nose
Greek transport Alexander sinks in gale off Salamis
Athens reports a Greek transport with 250 officers and men aboard foundered after three huge waves and boiler explosions near Salamis and Piraeus. Official updates say about 150 drowned, with 10 officers among the victims, while rescue efforts rescued the rest amid high seas and confusion in dispatches.
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Associated Press
Athens
Alexander
Salamis
Piraeus
Georgic
Savroif
Kilges
Lemnos
Salamishaer
London
Gompers Out of Danger in Pneumonia Recovery
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor, was discharged from Lenox Hill Hospital after pneumonia. His physician said he has made good progress but remains weak and is expected to travel to Florida to recuperate, likely leaving the hospital by week’s end.
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New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Lenox Hill
G. G. Fisch
Gompers
Florida
Woman kills self with bullet after note to husband
Mrs. Della Legrand, 35, of 1512 Central Ave, shot herself in her home after a long illness. A revolver and note found by her son Frank Payne. husband Ernest Legrand works nights at Cherry Lumber, St Bernard. Coroner and Dr. Lewis attended.
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Della Legrand
Central Avenue
Frank Payne
Hubby
Della
Payne
Gussie Austein
Ernest Legrand
Cherry Lumber Company
St. Bernard
Jeff Connors
Rum Pirate Staged Off New Jersey Nabbed 600 Cases
The Yarmouth schooner Eddie James returned to Halifax with its cargo missing after an alleged pirate attack off Highland Light New Jersey on March 2. Pirates boarded at dusk wounding passenger Philip Knowles, looting 600 cases of whisky and $8,000 in cash before fleeing. The crew reported the incident and the ship set course home.
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Halifax
N.S
Eddie James
Jersey
New Jersey
Highland Light
Philip Knowles
Knowles
Crew of Schooner Believed Impressed Into Service of Rum Pirates
New York report recalls that on March 3 the schooner Eddie James was looted and the Victor later found adrift with nine crew missing. Rum pirates were suspected of taking the crew ashore or forcing them onto other craft amid a growing rum fleet near Rum Row as weather turned rough.
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New York
Eddie James
Victor
Ambrose
England
First Spring Thunderstorm Deluges Cincinnati Crowd
The first major storm of the year swept Cincinnati and surrounding area with lightning and thunder after a day of mild showers. Heavy rainfall caused the Ohio River and tributaries to swell while downtown crowds continued about Sunday evening activities despite the deluge.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Candle Keeps Faith as Priest Vanishes in St Louis
The Rev. Father John A. Vraniak, pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Virden Illinois, disappeared in St Louis last Monday. Police search dubious clues point to possible foul play in Illinois with a garage owner claiming Vraniak’s car was repaired on the day of disappearance. Vraniak’s mother keeps a candle lit, hoping her son remains alive and will return home.
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ST. Louis
John A. Vraniak
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Virden
Ill
Illinois
A. C. Harness
Venice
Father Vraniak
Harness
Panic after Syndicalist Leader Shot in Barcelona Street
In Barcelona Salvad or Segur a Syndicalist leader known as Noy del Sucre was shot dead by unidentified assailants. An accompanying Syndicalist Comas was wounded and a bystander boy was hit. The event triggered street panic as shops closed and fear of renewed revolution spread. Madrid reports gloomy views on possible terrorism and reprisals.
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Barcelona
Associated Press
Salvador Segur
Syndicalist Party
Noy del Sucre
Comas
Madrid
German Prince Becomes Manager of Baden Baden Cigarette Plant
Geneva March 11 Prince Charles Max Lichnow sky formerly German ambassador to Great Britain at the war outbreak has taken a post as manager of a cigarette factory in Baden Baden. He is reported to have lost most of his fortune since the war's end.
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Geneva
Charles Max Lichnowsky
Great Britain
Baden-Baden
Penfield Faces Federal Plea After Bank Embezzlement
A. H. Penfield former Springfield National Bank cashier is held for embezzling an estimated 600000 to 1000000. He likely will be bound over to the Cincinnati Federal Grand Jury with indictments anticipated. Penfield awaits grand jury action and may seek mercy in court.
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Springfield
Dayton
A. H. Penfield
Springfield National Bank
Federal Grand Jury
Cincinnati
Swift Justice
Penfield
Noity
Philadelphian Slays Wife and Her Mother in Cellar
Emanuel Silva killed his wife and mother in law with a mallet in his Philadelphia home and wounded himself with two head wounds when police arrived. His 14 year old daughter escaped by leaping from a second story window as investigators say he planned to bury the family and flee the country.
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Philadelphia
Emanuel Silva
Mary Rames
Silva
Miss Robertson Returns Home After Congressional Service
Miss Alice Robertson arrives in Muskogee from Washington D C. two reporters greet her as the congresswoman discusses writing her Congressional Record memoir and plans to retire to focus on farm life. She rules out reopening her cafe and expresses relief at being home.
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Muskogee
Alice Robertson
Congress
Oklahoma
National House of Representatives
Alice
Miss Robertson
Congressional Record
Mrs. Margaret Herget dies. pastor’s mother, 71
Mrs. Margaret Herget of St. Louis Missouri died yesterday at her home due to age related ailments. She was mother to Rev John F Herget pastor of Ninth Street Baptist Church in this city and also survived by Benjamin J Herget and Mrs Elmer Long of St. Louis. Her husband died about four months ago. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 PM at the St. Louis residence.
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Margaret Herget
St. Louis
Poincare 3 Fall Imminent Threat to Germany
The article argues Poincare may fall and a 20th century Napoleon could subjugate Germany as French occupation costs rise. It notes German noncooperation with Bolshevism, rising French incursions into Mannheim Darmstadt and Karlsruhe, and Britain-US alignment countering France alongside domestic US inflation risks and wage rises in steel.
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Theodore H. Price
Commerce and Finance
New York
United States
Germany
Red Army
Russia
England
Republic
Army Planes Reach Havana On Test Flight To San Juan
Six United States army aircraft on a test flight from Kelly Field Texas to San Juan Puerto Rico arrived in Havana at 10 this morning. The planes circled the city then landed at Camp Columbia field. American officers later watched the carnival and were entertained by the American colony.
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Associated Press
Havana
United States Army
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Tex
San Juan
Porto Rico
Miami
Fla
Camp Columbia
Round-up of Irish Aims Drags London to Dublin
Ninety eight men and women arrested in England and Scotland were landed in Dublin late tonight. The Daily Mail and other papers claimed a plot against the King and the state, while others said the case involved conspiracy against the Free State with gun running and Irish matters.
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England
Associated Press
Dublin
Scotland
Liverpool
Home Office
London
Manchester
Ireland
Daily Mail
Free State
Glasgow
Daily Express
the Mail
Mail
Art O’brien
Irish Self- Determination League
C. O. Hart
National Liberal Club
Barrett
Morning Post
William Cosgrave
Dail Eireann
Cosgrave
Weeping Women Plead Over Bank Death Watch In Closed Bank
Crowds of women and men gather near Vincenzo Tisbo and brothers private bank in the lower East Side pleading for return of life savings believed taken by the three brothers who disappeared with about 2 million dollars. Police chase clues, vaults to be opened tomorrow, and Italian authorities alerted for possible arrest of the Tisbos. Francesco Tisbo sailing for Italy on Taormina. Vincenzo and Vito whereabouts unknown. Depositors report amounts from a few dollars up to 17 thousand and a man claiming to be a relative says he advanced funds to start the business.
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New York
Vincenzo Tisbo
Brothers
Lower East Side
Tisbos
Francesco Tisbo
Italy
Taormina
Vincenzo
Vito
Tisbo
Art revival to follow lust for money says Walpole
English novelist Hugh Walpole spoke in New York about two kinds of writers and predicted a renaissance as art follows money. He urged a central world court, discussed Anglo American ties, France's Ruhr invasion, Keynes on tax, and hinted at liquor law changes shaping reform.
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Hugh Walpole
Hotel Linton
Mr. Walpole
Walpole
England
America
France
Ruhr
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Slayings in Buer Spark French Demands and Curbs
Two Frenchmen were shot in Buer near Recklinghausen as unrest grows. French forces threaten 100 million marks in fines and closures, while hostages are held and German resistance cells like the Young Germans are rumored. Mines operate at reduced capacity as arrests follow a grenade cache discovery.
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Associated Press
Recklinghausen
Buer
Coultin
Chasseurs
M. Joly
Laingelot
Burogmaster
Nine Million Germans Receive Government Aid Amid Food Crisis
Berlin report says nine million Germans receive state aid with six million earning little income. Food Minister Luther tells Reichstag Budget Committee the postwar food situation worsens from lower production and waning worker earnings. Milk is scarce in large cities and prices rise steeply. In occupied areas flour and grain stocks are ample for weeks, and the government has acted accordingly.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Luther
Reichstag
Herr Luther
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