German Kiel bombardment reports rock Kiel and Berlin
Four hundred are reported killed and many wounded in a Kiel bombardment by the German cruiser Beckernfoerde aimed at workers opposed to the Kapp government. Berlin reports fighting and the arsenal seized by communists, with heavy casualties as forces clash and the new government loses support. Ebert and Stuttgart factions gain strength while Kapp contemplates retirement under royalist pressure.
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London
Kiel
Beckernfoerde
Copenhagen
Ekstrabladets Kiel
Kapp
Mall
Berlin
Mande
Independent Socialist Party
Radea
Workmen's Council
Germany
Nll
Ebert
National Assembly
Stuttgart
Wolfgang Kapp
Bauer
Ludendorff
Vanke Captured “Flowers of France” in War Casualty List
War Department releases detail on the so called Flowers of France involving American forces in the world war era. It states 8,700 feminine hearts were captured by American soldiers sailors and marines. Among them 2,206 were brought home as brides and England lost 1,101.
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Vanke
France
Washington
United States
War Department
England
Execution Postponed For Nebraska Convicts Over Appeal
Alson B. Cole and Allen V. Grammer awaiting electrocution for murder of Grammer's mother-in-law. March 10 date halted due to a pending habeas corpus appeal in the federal Circuit Court of Appeals at St Louis. No new date set as of today per Governor MecKelvie.
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Lincoln
Neb
Alson B. Cole
Allen V. Grammer
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
St.uis
MecKelvie
Lord Mayor of Cork Shot Dead in Residence
The lord mayor of Cork was shot by masked assailants who fled in a car. The government plans special precautions for possible sectarian unrest in Ireland. The Daily Mail says Brin Fein discussed armed rising and plotted violence previously.
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Cork
London
Ireland
Daily Mail
Brinn Fein
Versailles Treaty Fails Ratification For Fourth Time
Western Union dispatch from Washington reports the Senate defeated ratification of the Versailles treaty for a fourth time and sent it back to President Wilson with a formal refusal to advise and consent. The decisive vote was 40 to 35 with 21 Democrats breaking from the President, while 12 Republicans joined the opposition, signaling a deepening political battle as party lines and reservations shape the fate of the peace pact.
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Union News Service
Washington
Senate
Wilson
White House
Undertaker in Colorado Drinks Embalming Fluid Mistake
In Crested Butte Colorado Undertaker Miller mistakenly drank embalming fluid thinking it was water during a body preparation. He hurried to a drug store, where two doctors treated him. Miller regained consciousness and is recovering, calling the incident his closest brush with embalming.
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Crested Butte
Colo
Miller
Car Somersaults Into Detroit River Rescue
A sedan driven by Tray Beal crashed off the Woodward Avenue bridge in Detroit. Beal, a former US submarine K-4 navigator, surfaced after the wreck, still wearing his cap, and was rescued by Patrolman Watson who witnessed the incident.
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Detroit
Mich
Woodward Avenue
Tray
Beal
Detroit River
Watson
British land troops occupy Constantinople in allied action
March 18 report from Constantinople describes Allied occupation by Gen. Sir George Milne. British and other alliance forces land under naval guns, seize ministries, telegraphs, and shipping with 4000 blue jackets and contingents. Limited fighting occurs at the war office with casualties among British Indian troops and Turks. proclamation warns harsh penalties for disturbances.
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Constantinople
George F. Milne
Turkey
War Office
Bosphorus
Galata Quay
Stumboul
Golden Horn
Stamboul
Henry PF
M. Wilson
Irrigation Leaders Call for Colorado River Water Control
Representatives from irrigation districts across the Colorado river basin south of the Grand Canyon met with the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and unanimously urged Congress to take prompt action to control and conserve Colorado waters.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Colorado River
Grand Carton
Swiss Train Hit By Avalanche In Berne Pass
A Berning pass avalanche overwhelmed a Berne-A line train at about 10 000 feet killing seven crewmen and injuring no passengers. Rescue teams worked through difficult snow as officials investigated the accident.
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Berne
Berning Pass
Two White Plains sisters freed from asylum after ten years
Miss Phoebe Brush, 68, and Ada Brush, 56, once confined to the state hospital for the insane at Central Tulip while titled propertied at one million dollars, were released by Supreme Court Justice Arthur 8 Tombies after old papers were found faulty.
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White Plains
N. Y
Phoebe Brush
Ada
State Hospital For
Central Tulip
Supreme Court
Arthur
Tombies
Vallum Nlenally
Berlin Crisis Deepens as Kapp Retires and Communists Rise
Berlin faces upheaval as workers councils gain ground in Saxony and the Rhine Westphalia district reportedly turns Communist. A red army advances toward Munster amid clashes at Mulheim and Plauen. Kapp's retirement triggers parliamentary chaos and calls for a new cabinet ahead of June elections. Regular troops restore order and guard streets as rioting and a deadly mine blast at Kottbusser injure and kill civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union News Service
Berlin
Bitterfelt
Saxony
Rheinish Westphalia
Munster
Mulhelm
Plauen
Falkenstein
Wolfgang Kapp
Gustav Noske
Hebert
Kottbuser
Kapp
Fuel oil crisis prompts possible Navy commandeer move
Government officials warn of a serious fuel oil shortage affecting the navy and Shipping Board vessels. If satisfactory bids for five million barrels are not received soon, the Navy Department may seize supplies. Oil prices rise rapidly due to the shortage and higher demand.
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Washington
Navy
Shipping Board
Navy Department
Express Between Cities by Air Oriented by Demonstrated Service
The American Railway Express Company may contract for air cargo space between major cities like Chicago and New York once a dependable regular service is demonstrated by an airplane operator, said R. BE M. Cowle, VP, at the national aircraft exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Railway Express Company
Chicago
M. Cowle
Express Company
Northwest delegation seeks grain standard rule changes
Washington reports that existing federal grain standards cost spring wheat growers $60,000,000 over three years. Mr. H F N Owen of Minneapolis, leading a Northwest delegation, urges modification of the rules to aid farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hf. N. Owen
Minneapolis
Northwest
Packing House Regulation Urged by Texas Cattle Raisers
The Cattle Raisers Association of Texas passed a resolution urging federal regulation of the packing industry at the closing session of its annual convention in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Vex
The
Cattle Raisers' Association of ‘Texas
Denver Surgeons Buy Radium for Cancer Treatment
Announcement reports the Surgical Group of Denver purchasing radium worth 90500 dollars for cancer treatment. Dr Edward F Dean said the group of about sixteen surgeons will use the mineral, bought from the Radium Company, to be delivered around May 1 with half a gram included.
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Denver
Surgical Group of
Edward F. Dean
Radium Company
Wyoming Brief News Notes Highlights Local Oil and Rail Plans
Seven more rigs reach Rawlins for General Petroleum to be sent to the Ferris field with sites already picked. State Game Warden Judkingling vows action against ditch owners who fail to keep fish out of canals. Union Pacific may enact major changes in Cheyenne Laramie and Kansas district as railroads return to private management. A Big Piney Oil News publication for Lincoln county fields will debut in Salt Lake. Ridgely loses treasured keepsake revolver once carried by Buffalo Bill. Evanston posts for American Legion charter reaching Wyoming total 51 posts and 3,000 members. Evanston L D S chapel project to cost 50,000 with a Salt Lake architect. Northwestern Railroad to build 25 houses in Casper this summer for workers. Pipeline loop near Teapot station to be completed within weeks. Federal road funds to Wyoming from good roads conference to total about 1.2 million annually for four years. C B Q depot at Orin to start in weeks with stockyard and storage tracks planned. Draft board costs for Laramie county itemized. Three murder trials in Green River Court: Stanko Tian guilty of first degree murder without capital punishment. Joe Omeye pleads guilty to second degree murder. Jank Jones found guilty of first degree murder with capital punishment. Forage and grain shortages lower 1925 crop prospects. Willinguh Denko named sergeant in University Cadet Corps.
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Western
Union News Service
Rawlins
General Petroleum Company
Ferris Field
William T. Judkingling
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Laramie
Kansas
Big Piney
Wyoming
Salt Lake
Lincoln County
Hilliard St. Ridgely
Buffalo Bill
Ridgley
Plainsman
American Legion
Evanston
Wyo
Casper
Legion
Marty Fisher
Northwestern Railroad Company
Salt Creek Oflield
Midwest Stefining Company
Teapot Station
Washington
Chamberlain
Orin
General Crowder
Secretary of War
Selective Service System
Laramie County
Notal
Green River
Stanko Tian
Blairtown
Joe Omeye
John Buxton
Rock Springs
Jank Jones
O. A. J. Blenkarn
Lak
University Gadet Corps
Mile
Lokk Bay
Late Market Quotation for Metals and Cattle Prices
Colorado settlement prices show bar silver at 1.22 per ounce copper at 19 20c per pound lead 9.26 spelter 8.72 tungsten 6.60 to 12.00 per unit and other commodities with varied figures for cattle including beef steers weights and beef cuts. Additional entries list packers hogs and cattle classes with prices ranging euch: cows canners heifers stockers and common grades, reflecting a broad market snapshot despite garbled OCR.
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Colorado
van Cata
Fiat
Acoe
Denver
Enon
Seereen Nye Koes
Hutter
Deana
Navy
Colo
F. O. B. Enver
Hany
Seeeeesees
Saerenee Anee South Park
Charles & Co
Murrain
Waveee Abe
Chicago Cash Grain and Produce Items Listed
The Chicago market notes show prices for cash grain including No. 4 hard at 2.46 per unit, corn and mixed grains with varied bids, pork products with prices around 18.50, and butter creamery items among ordinary firsts priced at 6.43. Prices are given for different grades and cases, including fowls and utility items.
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Chicago
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Interior OF Canada
Cannin
House of Commons
Cauiger
Falkenstein and
Meiningen
Eastern Livestock
Cash Grain
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