Chaos In Germany Sees Soviets Rise As Peace Talks Stumble
British officials warn Germany may worsen before improving with Soviets taking towns, food shortages pressing Ebert government, and allies considering intensified troop concentrations. Senate debates peace with Germany hot while Wilson delays action amid campaign. Russia and Versailles terms loom as crises unfold.
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London
Germany
Foreign Office
Ebert
Berlin
Longland
Cologne
Strassbourg
Metz
Exchange Telegraph
Amsterdam
Central News
Copenhagen
Pemier Schiffer
Heine
Kiel
Revolt Causes Kaiser to Call for His Cup
Exiled former German Emperor shows rising nervousness and insomnia after strain of events in Germany. He now drinks more wine at intervals and exhibits a new habit of straddling chairs. His wife remains ill with mild heart disease, with attacks recurring this week.
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Kaiser
Amerongen
Germany
Newberry Convicted in 1918 Election Conspiracy Case
Truman H. Newberry junior U S Senator from Michigan was found guilty of conspiring to violate election laws in 1918. He received two years in Leavenworth and a $10,000 fine, with an appeal pending. Several associates also faced sentences, while others were discharged or had reduced penalties. The verdict followed a short jury deliberation and the case continues on a second page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Truman H. Newberry
United States
Michigan
Clarence W. Sessions
Supreme Court
John S. Newberry
Frederick Cody
New York
Paul H. King
Detroit
Charles A. Floyd
Newberry
Leavenworth
George S. Ladd
Sturbridge
Mass
Truman H. New Eee
Paul King
A. Floyd
Grand
James F. McGregor
Fred Henry
Flint
Hannibal Hoopkins
E. V. Chilson
National Republican
Harry 0. Twner
B. Frank Emery
Sunbury
Judge Sessions
Frank L. Dailey
Indianapolis
Ind
Elmer E. White
Traverse City
James Dailey
Muskegon
South America
King
Dr. Condon
McAvoy
Ach
Miners quit gold digging to take up fur trapping
New York March 20 Fur men report trapping for furs in Canada now pays more than gold digging due to high fur prices. Commissioner R C Wallace says many miners have abandoned pick and shovel for traps and snowshoes, with winter ore work limited by surface water concerns.
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New York
Canada
Manitoba
Berlin Report Notes Ebert Strengthening Position Across City
Berlin dispatch details trains moving, food supplies arriving, and most residents reportedly able to eat. Government leaders including Noske arrive from Stuttgart to negotiate with unions as Ebert’s control widens.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Bauer
Mueller
Herr Giesberts
National Assembly
Stuttgart
Ebert
Germany
Kiel
Gerber
Mir
Ten Firemen Hurt As Fire Leaps Into Firehouse
In New York on March 20 ten firefighters were burned when a flame shot sixty feet from a button factory opposite into their firehouse. The blaze spread to a neighboring garage, destroying four floors. crews battled for two hours to control it. The ignition came from celluloid used in button manufacturing. Deputy Chief Martin called it the most peculiar jump he had seen.
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New York
Martin
Sinking of the Jeremiah Smith Abandoned at Sea
The American schooner Jeremiah Smith of Boston abandoned at sea after leaving Newport News for Manzanillo Cuba with coal sank five minutes after crew abandoned ship. Seven crew members arrived on the Hatteras reporting the loss. The ship registered 336 tons.
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New York
Jeremiah Smith
Boston
Newport News
Manzanillo
Cuba
Hatteras
Gibraltar
St Louis Brewers Challenge Dry Law in U S Court suits
Four suits filed in the U S District Court in St Louis challenge the constitutionality of the Eighteenth Amendment the Volstead Act and Missouri's enforcing actions. Independent St Louis Gresed eck Bros and Low s Obert Brewing seek to restrain federal enforcement of the prohibition measures.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
United States District Court
Independent
Gresed
Eck Bros
Low
Obert Brewing Companies
House Approves Inquiry Of Vocational Training For Disabled Soldiers
The House approved an inquiry into the Federal Board for Vocational Education proceedings in training war disabled soldiers and sailors. The Education Committee is granted broad powers to conduct the investigation after charges from a New York newspaper.
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House
Washington
Federal Board For Vocational Education
House Education Committee
New York
Fess
Education Committee
Bottle of champagne christens freighter Nanquitt in New Jersey
The Emergency Fleet Corporation's 5,100 deadweight ton freighter Nanquitt was christened in Elizabeth New Jersey with a champagne bottle. A sister ship NanShon is slated for launch early next month.
Three Communists Convicted in Oregon Syndicalism Trial
Three alleged members of the Communist party of Oregon were found guilty by a Circuit Court jury after an eighteen day trial on charges of violating the state syndicalism act. The maximum penalty is ten years, and the jury recommended leniency.
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Portland
Ore
Communist Party of Oregon
Cognac Seized from Schooner at Coconut Grove
Five hundred cases of cognac valued at thirty thousand dollars were seized by revenue officers last night as they were unloaded from a schooner from an urban port at Coconut Grove south of Key Biscayne.
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Miami Fla
Coconut Grove
Kera
Gems Looted From Ohio State Museum In Overnight Theft
Nearly 1,800 gems from William C. Mills private collection were stolen after intruders broke into the Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Museum in Columbus. Jewelry including five cameo rings garnets moonstones Siberian amethysts tourmaline topazes and stick pins were taken while some items such as diamonds emeralds kuntzite and a white topaz were left behind.
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Columbus
William C. Mills
Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Museum
Ceylon
Anthracite Miners Face April 1 Work Suspension Decision
The General Scale Committee of anthracite miners will decide next Tuesday whether to suspend work on April 1 as wage negotiations continue. About 170,000 miners could be idle if no deal is reached, with operators resisting wage regulation and stressing higher production costs.
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New York
Miners’ Union
Harding Attacks Wilson as Ohio Rally Seeks GOP United Front
Senator Warren G. Harding addressed Norwood Republicans and City Club members in two events, urging industrial freedom and denouncing President Wilson as autocratic. He pressed Ohio voters to back his presidential bid, emphasized party unity, and criticized the peace treaty ratification decisions.
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Norwood
Eagles’ Hall
City Club
Linton Hotel
Warren G. Harding
Wilson
Congress
Harding
Ohio
Roosevelt
David Davis
Balls
Dr Condon Wins Victory over School Board on Vocational Courses
Dr Randall J Condon superintendent of schools won a near split vote to extend vocational training courses including printing and sheet metal apprenticeships. He proposed funding shifts to avoid tax limits and urged surveys to cut unnecessary expenses while maintaining summer academic programs.
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Dr. Condon
School Board
Randall J. Condon
Board of Education
Dr. Withrow
Saumel Ach
Mr. Ach
Donahey
Condon
Flood Crest Expected Today in East End and Millcreek
Residents in the East End and Millcreek Valley awaited the Ohio River crest with slow rise and weather officials predicting crest today. The river neared 53 feet 5 inches at midnight with minimal drift and only light flooding in low lands.
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East End
Millcreek Valley
Devereaux
Ohio River
Weather Bureau
Jim Crow Cars May Push Servants From Covington Suburb
In Ft Mitchell Kentucky aristocratic Covington area families fear their Black servants will quit if the Jim Crow car law stands. The Green Line Co faced indictment for failing to provide separate cars. court rulings upheld the decision and the case awaits the Kentucky Supreme Court appeal.
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Covington
Ft. Mitchell
United States Supreme Court
Kentucky
Kenton County
Green Line Company
Kentucky Circuit
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Stephens L. Blakely
Commonwealth Attorney
Washington
Auto Driver Offers Damages After Newport Collision
G. A. Williams of Queen City Club Cincinnati suffered a broken nose and multiple contusions in a Newport auto crash at Eighth and Overton. George Brayton of 198 Rob Roy Avenue Fr. Thomas admitted fault and offered to pay all damages including hospital bill. Passenger F. Mitchel of 3651 Alaska Avenue Avondale and Miss C R Weller of 851 Glenway Avenue were uninjured.
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G. A. Williams
Queen City Club
Cincinnati
Eighth and
Overton Streets
Newport
George Brayton
Rob Roy Avenue
Fr. Thomas
Williams
F. Mitchel
Alaska Avenue
Avondale
Mr. Mitchell
Cr. Weller
Glenway Avenue
Red Deportations Averted Revolution In U S Johnson Says
New York March 20 Representative Albert Johnson of Washington chairman of the House Committee on Immigration said the recent red raids and deportations saved the United States from an organized attempt at revolution. He urged harsher laws to punish incitement to sedition to reassure conservatives about the future and deter radicals.
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New York
United States
Albert Johnson
Washington
House Codee of Immigration
Brooklyn
Senate War Status Persists as Treaty Remains Untouched
The article notes the war status remains in effect until Congress or the President ratifies or ends it. President Wilson retains war powers to keep troops in Germany. Republicans expect a veto on any peace resolution, aiming for a two thirds vote to repass. The treaty is in custody at the Senate, with paths to return, ignore, or pursue a separate peace.
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Washington
Senate
Germany
Wilson
White House
Tumulty
Benin
Capitol
House
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Tinkham
Massachusetts
Foreign Affairs Committee
Knox
Pennsylvania
Congress
War Department
Securig
Whig House
George A Sanderson
Rudolph Forster
Sanders
Versailles
Sanderson
State Department
Partment
Berlin
United States
Ainty
Bryan Denounces Treaty Rejection in New England Start
William Jennings Bryan, en route from New York to Boston, condemns the Senate’s rejection of the treaty calling it a sear crime against the country and the world. He warns that a Democratic and anti treaty coalition betrays democracy and invites confusion at home and chaos abroad.
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Bryan
New Haven
Conn
William Jennings Bryan
Boston
New York
Senate
Canton Legion votes for 40 dollar monthly bonus
At a special Canton Chapter meeting 900 members endorsed to Congress the National Executive Committee request for a $40 a month veteran bonus.
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Canton, O
Canton
The
American Gion
National Executive Committee
Congress
Falling Wall Kills Fireman in New Cumberland Fire
Fire destroyed Hancock County Courthouse in New Cumberland across the river from Steubenville at 3 AM. Volunteer firefighter Edward Stillwell, 42, was killed when a wall collapsed on him. six prisoners in the county jail were released.
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Steubenville
Hancock County
New Cumberland
W. Va
Edward Stillwell
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Ohio State Museum
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Association of Public School Teachers
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