Soldier Bonus May Play Prominent Part
Washington march reports outline the key wartime policies and political issues in play for voters. The soldier bonus, ship subsidy, and Volstead law amendments loom as factors alongside debates over Newberry seating and Cox’s Democratic critique of Republican wartime policy.
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United Prom
Wasitington
March
Pbs Arya
Hurdity
Washington
Senate
Newberry
James M. Cox
Japan Poised to Recognize Soviet Government
United Press reports from Tokyo that Japan favors recognizing the Soviet government if two conditions are met: recognition of the Soviet regime and guarantees for safety of foreign property and lives in Russia. Officials say Tokyo believes these requirements would satisfy wartime diplomacy and aid formal recognition.
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United Press Tokiv
Japan
Austin
Setae Govititiony
United Prem
Finbahly
Sil
Asa
Riwaia
Viscountess Rhondda May Lead in Lords Vote
Reports say Viscountess Rhondda may secure a seat in the House of Lords upper chamber. The article notes her influence as a leading feminist peer and potential junior status amid party Privileges debates and Welsh estates.
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Rhondda
House OF Lords
United Prees
London
Viscountese Rhoadda
Uist Worms
Hiltwan
Pirtins
Vigoriny
Tdoeney
Dedler
Expeeta
Thie
Norwegian steamer and crew missing
A wireless message to the paper from Halifax reports the Norwegian steamer Croccott foundered with all hands. The vessel was replying yesterday and is now believed lost at sea. The Antonia, currently at sea, confirms the report and alerts authorities.
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United Prem
Halifax
Atonia
Erie Doctor Kills Self Leaves Note Blaming Finances
Erie physician Dr Burt G Appleby commits suicide at his 487 West Front Street home by cyanide potassium. A folded note left behind cites financial and exploitative woes, naming misfortunes and a past family tragedies including two prior deaths in the Appleby family. The note asks authorities not to have his body. The scene was discovered at 8 o'clock by his wife Taubel.
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Bud G. Appleby
Erie
Wall Krinwry
Herald
Burt G. Appleby
Heath
Taubel
Appleby
William J. Whittom
Beneen Parkeway'y Tenehoeten
Ford Tire and Rubber Co
Galesmar
B. G. Appleby
Hayes Ikon
Tart
Mer
Municipal Class social boosts club turnout and new members
The large turnout for a municipal class social event drew many new members into the organization. The High School orchestra performed, the Usd Student organization participated, and Mrs. Binker Jee served a high class buffet. Warde led pool and diversions, creating a lively evening that strengthened membership.
Early Passage Non-Cash Bonus Plan Expected Quick Approval
Washington reports that a non cash bonus plan for soldiers is expected to clear Congress with limited treasury impact for three years. Harding favors the measure, taxation to be spread over twenty years, and protections to shield soldiers from loan sharks with limited banking access for loans on certificates.
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Harding
Congress
Treasury
Hous Group
Mysterious Fires Undergo Sweeping Probe
State fire marshal investigators in this city probe a series of recent mysterious blazes. Officials target a suspected arsonist and claim to have strong leads linking the Ursionalfeet residence fire to a specific individual on Union Street. Several other fires under scrutiny as state agents visit, with possible arrests soon.
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Mushall
Flaherty
Fatas
Break in Miners Ranks Feared in Illinois Union
Miners' ranks face a rift as leaders threaten to bolt the United Mine Workers and seek a separate accord with white operators. Illinois union chiefs press for talks with operators amid predicted split and possible April parley plans.
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United Prose
Springsveld
Mitch Stille
United Mine Worker
Frank
Farrington
Illinois Chiefs
Acnto
Llinois
The Deacon Draws Well at Columbus
The Deacon comedy drama by Community Church members drew a large audience in Columbus last evening. Every cast member performed capably and received favorable applause from the fan attendees.
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Columbus
Aumenos
Ivan
Papi Acre
Lloyd George Weathering Another Political Crisis
London reports Lloyd George has weathered another political crisis as Diehard Unionists teetered toward a general election review. Conservative leaders, aided by Arthur Balfour and Sir George Younger factions, blocked a confidence vote. Chamberlain signaled party unity while Lloyd George faced renewed pressure amid wartime diplomacy and parliamentary turmoil.
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United Preer
London
March
Lloyd George
Lealers
Storey
Arthur Halvart
Washington
Linuis George
George Younger
Minnister
Oklahoma Governor in Fistic Encounter
Oklahoma article reports Governor J B Ay Robertson and oil operator James G Lyons fought in a courtroom at Okmulgee during a session with the county attorney amid grand jury bank investigation tensions. Both men were arrested, charges dismissed after witnesses described the melee and political nerves rose in the courthouse. Pittsburgh item notes A Gerson and Company bankruptcy denial and claims about president Amerson.
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United Press
Okmulgeb
Oba
J. B. Ay Robertson
James G. Lyons
Olmulges Oil
Robertson
Lyons
Tlepiurn
Lyon
Hepburn
Guaranty State Bank
Grand Jury
Public Forum To Discuss Molde borS and Bonus Issue
The Chamber of Commerce public forum will meet at the Municipal Building on Tyee day evening to discuss the Molde bors and the bonus issue. The event invites soldiers and the general public, with an open discussion and a lending panel. The Junior High Project and disarmament questions are noted for future meetings.
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Molde Bors
Issu
Yunior High
Will of Late Pope Benedict XV Made Public Today
Rome March S The will of late Pope Benedict XV was published here today with his signature dated February 24 1916 It lists his personal possessions given to the church aside from small real estate in Paoli and Bologna left to his nephew Guisence The will also notes his preferences regarding embalming and the custom of preserving the pope’s remains separate from the tomb
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Rome
ThaLstes
Bender
Paoli
Bologna
Guisence
Wan Tiok
Mentally dead church to die in double murder case today
Chicago reports the condemned man known as Church will be executed at 1 pm after a hunger strike. Prosecutors say he murdered two men, Carl Ausmus and Reena Daugherty, to obtain a Packard Maya car by luring them to his home and clubbing them. The case includes testimony from relatives and a physician's notes on the dying prisoner.
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United Press
Chicago
Norman Sopaland
Jai
Eid
Dugadier
G. Anterson
Salvation Army
Churchia
Miss Tubal Church
Sinter
Traiter
Teather
Churol
Pak
Small
Carl Ausmus
Reena Daugherty
Packard Maya Car Co
Wall Street Bucketeers Vanish in Wave of Indictments
A chaotic New York report notes numerous arrests and indictments tied to Wall Street market fraud. Detectives probe missing brokers, with about 100 targets likely to face trial as investigations widen. Bail set commonly at 50,000 dollars. many brokers have fled to Europe or gone underground amid the crackdown.
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New York Financial District
Europe
United Prats
New York
Maret del Huchesah
Wepkers
Wall Street
Asournes
Toilav
Awarehisa Alto Financial
Suny
Ulletmente
Hades
Eanpty
Lerius Litem
Gene
Anky
Toodnie
Luckenhop
Perham
Reeiis
Mentonell Hithe
York
Penn Senator Pepper Targeted Over Soldier Bonus Letter
UPI reports Senator Pepper of Pennsylvania faced threats from critics opposing service bonuses. A Philadelphia sender used a tainted letter alleging to influence the senator, bearing a Philadelphia postmark and the word Bonus, prompting Pepper to alert authorities.
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United Press
Washington
Pepper
Penneyivamin
Philadelphia
Popper
Paris Stirred By News Of Approaching Duel
Paris newspapers relay a looming duel sparked by a Paris editor and two writers, Alfred Capuy and Robert Detters, with Tovis Latearys challenging Capuy to a duel. Police orders aim to prevent violence as a prior hoax involved a writer using a pen name.
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Paris
Pans
Lie Pigar
Alfred Capuy
Robert Detters
Tovis Latearys
Capue
Dellers
Deine
Hile Cob Tagne
Deluliy
Ept
Gun Club to Hold Evening Meeting on Municipal Housing Plans
The Corry Kod and Gun Cine will meet in regular session to discuss municipal housing plans. Officers urge all interested speakers to attend and participate in steps toward reorganization of the housing department.
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GUN Club Will
Bap Thousing
Spernkers
Otley Basinets ii
Ta Ramn
Split in Miners Ranks Feared Amid Wage Fight
United Press reports a looming split among miners and coal operators as wage reductions become the central issue. Operators argue reductions are necessary, while miners resist. Officials warn a strike could be averted only if a settlement is reached, otherwise a coal strike may occur. Leaders blame coal barons for high prices and profits, urging government intervention to curb gouging and stabilize costs.
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United Press
Washington, March &Lending Cog
National Coal Association
Meexing
Maintiine
Department of the Bor
J. G. Bradley
Fla
American Federation of Laebor
The
Treasury
Hunsaupond
Rum Runners Use Creeks to Ply Trade
United Press report from New York describes a bootleg smuggling scheme along Westchester Creek where hidden whisky is moved through the water and transferred to trucks near the harbor. Police say the cargo, likely from Cuba, shows a busy, organized operation with multiple suspicious shipments and frequent dockside transfers.
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United Press
New York
Toiluy
Westchester
Cuba
Scuys Winte
Hays To Leave Cabinet Tomorrow In Surprise Move
United report says Attorney General Will Hays will resign from his cabinet role tomorrow to join the film industry. He attended his final cabinet meeting at the White House, closing a long tenure amid speculation about his future plans.
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United Presal
Washington
Hays
Cabinet
United
Godin
Revolver Duel With State Trooper Fatality in Norristown
A fatal gunfight occurred in Norristown last Monday when an unidentified man exchanged shots with a state trooper during a traffic stop attempt. The suspect was wounded and later died in hospital. the trooper sustained minor injuries and was treated. Police arrested the suspect’s accomplice on outstanding charges.
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Tam
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Balfour
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