Washington Supreme Court upholds murder conviction
Washington state supreme court upholds the conviction of seven I W W members for murder tied to the Centralia armistice day massacre. The ruling comes as the nation reports fires in Santa Barbara, a deadly Arkansas tornado, and other international developments.
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France
Yakima
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Minneapolis
Tariff Bill Passes House Amid Bipartisan Support
The House approved the Young tariff and anti dumping measure 269 to 112 with 2 absent, extending protection to wheat cotton sugar wool corn cattle and sheep for six months. The vote drew support from Republicans and 15 Democrats while Fordney veto repercussions lingered.
Japan Seeks to Prove U S Reservation on Yap
Tokyo says the United States must show not only Wilson’s Yap reservations but also that the supreme council supported them. Secretary Hughes replies that no treaty exists on Yap and the U S retains its rights, rejecting Japan’s mandate claim and urging recognition of U S interests.
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Urge Absolute Exclusion of Japanese From U S
W S McClatchy urged absolute exclusion of Japanese immigration as the basis for permanent laws. He cited a California Exclusion League declaration backed by eight western states and former Roosevelt recommendations. He warned Japanese in Hawaii would soon outvote locals and control island affairs.
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Hawaiian Islands
Samuel Gompers Weds In New York Hotel Ceremony
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor and Mrs. Gertrude Gleaves Neuscheler, whose engagement had been announced Friday, were married Saturday night in a New York hotel.
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President-elect Sun Yat Sen resigns in China
San Francisco April 20. Dr Sun Yat Sen, elected president of the Chinese republic by the Canton government, decided to resign. Cabled advices to the Chinese World say he acted because the Chinese people were not informed of his candidacy and he was chosen only by his own faction.
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U S Warns Against War in Panama Costa Rica Dispute
Washington reports the United States will not tolerate war between Panama and Costa Rica over the boundary dispute. Officials say Panama’s refusal to accept the White award should not trigger renewed hostilities. The U S cites treaty obligations to defend Panama and notes American troops in the Panama City area.
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Statue to Bolivar Unveiled in New York
President Harding unveiled a grand equestrian bronze statue of Simon Bolivar in New York, a gift from Venezuela, designed by Mrs Sally James Farnham. The ceremony stressed renewed unity among American republics and a call to aid sister nations, with the statue delayed since 1915 due to war.
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Sally James Farnham
Venezuela
Disorder in Northern Italy Sparks Armed Clashes
From Nome on April 20 reports say extreme disorder exists in northern central Italy as nationalist groups clash with Socialists and Communists amid the electoral campaign. About a score killed in Sunday melees near Florence and otherTuscan cities. general strikes called in several locales amid ongoing bloodshed.
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Zayas Recognized President of Cuba by U S Silence
Tlavana April 19 Dr Alfredo Zayas a conservative popular coalition candidate was elected president in the November election and the United States government says nothing should prevent congress proclaiming him. Boaz Long American minister to Cuba notes this stance could end the congress deadlock and allow a three quarters quorum for proclamation. Menocal's term ends May 20.
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Argentine Rail Line Linking Salta to Chile Coast
Builders placed the first rails on an international railway planned to connect Salta in Argentina with the Chilean coast. The Argentine section runs from Salta to Huatequina on the Andes frontier, with the Chilean section expected to reach Antofagasta or Mejillones.
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Senate Action on Emergency Tariff and Dumping Bill
Washington reports say Senate action on the emergency tariff and anti dumping bill is unlikely next week as the finance committee plans further hearings over the anti dumping provisions. Chairman Penrose described proposed committee amendments as minor corrections to ease enforcement while delaying broader action on Smoot sales tax.
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State Notes on Tax Appointments and Local Industry
James M Seelf of Plaing named assistant in charge of tax matters at 3000 dollars per year by the state board of equalization. J Neils Lumber resumes Libby mill with one shift. more may resume if demand rises. Fort Missoula not to be used as a landing or base. Missoula may be re garrisoned. First National Bank of Fairview applies for 50000 capital. World War veterans urged to apply for victory medals through Major Keene. Juhray sentenced to be hanged June 10 for murder of Hugh J Dibson. Mormon church interest cited in Fowler dome at Conrad. Red Lodge mines employ about 845 men. output 10000 tons weekly. State funds not available for highway construction under new law. Browning road request pending. General Charles S Warren, Civil War veteran and Montana pioneer, dies in Butte. Casade county car assed 10000 value auto owned by Rosenfield. reporting required. Great Northern freight terminal moved to Helena during slump, will return to Clancy when traffic improves. Montana crop report shows winter wheat plantings down. Miles City farmer Arthur B Howard killed by runaway implement. One and a half million yellow pine seedlings to be planted near Missoula. Montana national guard recruitment to 3000 men underway with units in multiple cities.
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France plans coercive program against Germany
A mixed French military civilian general staff met in Paris with Marshals Foch Weygand General Buat and officials Lovecheur Sirard Seydoux to discuss reparations. The meeting produced a semi official note announcing future conferences to decide and elaborate a general plan for coercive measures economic and military to be submitted to Allied governments before May 1.
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M. Seydoux
France
Brussels
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Steps to activate home rule bill for Ireland
London reports government moved to bring the Trish vet into operation for home rule in the island. The measure, hailed by King George as a long controversy, passed December 21 and gained royal assent. Sinn Fein opposes it. Elections for northern and southern Irish parliaments set for May 3. southern sections may ignore the provisions.
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Senate orders general investigation into railroads
The senate ordered a general investigation of the railroad situation. Chairman Cummins's resolution was adopted without debate. He plans to start the inquiry about May 1 with railroad executives as the first group examined, focusing on maintenance costs.
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