Capital calm after Morales overthrow in Dominican crisis
In Santo Domingo on March 3 Dominicans hailed a peaceful resolution after the overthrow of President Morales and elevation of General Ramon Caceres. Three U.S. warships watched from the harbor as mobs gathered but restraint prevailed to avert bloodshed.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Morales
Ramon Caceres
Republic
United States
Olympia
Des Moines
Mitchells Wife Aids Miner Battle In New York
Mrs John Mitchell wife of the miners leader travels to New York to support John Mitchell during coal strike talks. She intends to stay with him, provide encouragement and manage stress, presenting a quiet devoted partnership as he guides thousands of workers through the heated dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Mitchell
Ashland House
Mineral Union
Mr. Mitchell
Mrs. Mitchell
United States
Organized Labor
Immense Prairie Fire Sweeps Vast Pasture Lands
Roswell New Mexico reports a prairie fire burning for two days across the western panhandle and east of Portales. The blaze covers over a million acres with a fifteen mile wide head under strong wind, causing at least a million dollars in losses to J P White of the Yellow House ranch and K F Donthit, a major Southwest stockholder. Dozens of large ranches lost feed.
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Roswell
N. M
Panhandle
Portales
J. P. White
Yellow House Ranch
K. F. Donthit
Proportion Rule Says Man Should Weigh 28 Pounds Per Foot
A historical note states that to be perfectly proportioned a man should weigh twenty eight pounds for each foot of height, outlining a simple proportional standard for body weight.
Banker's Defiant Admission in County Funds Inquiry
Charles H. Davis, president of the Second National Bank, admits making personal gifts to a treasurer's official but denies using county funds in payments. He says the bank did not pay for the use of county funds, though he personally may have paid subordinates. He asserts the inquiry invades his private affairs and demands broader scope to include all treasurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Charles H. Davis
Second National Bank
Drake
Davis
State Senate
Hamilton County
Devis
Mr. Davis
Seholdl
Train kills couple and horse at crossing in Noblesville
Henry Henley and his wife both 65 died when their buggy was struck by a Monon passenger train near Noblesville Indiana yesterday. Their horse was killed and Mrs Henley was badly mangled. Four people have died at this crossing in the past month.
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Noblesville
Ind
Henry Henley
Monon
Henley
Poisoning at Marysville free lunch sale
About 75 people in Marysville Kansas fell ill after a free lunch at a farm sale yesterday. The lunch was described as high quality but caused violent illness with no expected deaths.
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Marysville
Kan
Equitable Building Nearing Voluntary Liquidation After Bank Loss
Elkhart Indiana reports the Equitable Building Loan and Savings association voted on February 28 to liquidate voluntarily rather than impose a 7 percent assessment. The collapse of Indiana National bank worsened losses from loans to J. L. Brodrick and region manufacturers. About 620 stockholders face losses up to 10 percent. all creditors to be paid in full.
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Elkhart
Ind
Equitable Building, Loan and Savings Association
Indiana National Bank
J. L. Brodrick
D. C. Thomas
Ashley
Anderson
State
Equitable
Hikhart Paper, Company
National Manufacturing Company
Buscher Manufacturing Company
Consolidated’ Paper and Bag Company
Thirst Parlor Closes Amid Lease Expiration
A local saloon changes hands as lease terms expire. Frank D. Pearse exits the business, with lingering mentions of a crusade against saloons but the primary factor being the lease ending. The scene hints at a transition in the business district and a shift in local drinking establishments.
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Frank
D. Pearse
Bacher
Pat
Arrest of John R Walsh Ties Bank Probe to Justice Dept
Justice Department officials disclosed the Chicago National Bank case arose from an internal inquiry. John R Walsh, president of the defunct bank, was arrested on national banking law violations after the bank receiver flagged irregular reports to the comptroller and the matter was referred to the U S attorney for grand jury review.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Chicago
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
United States
Walsh
Grand
Plumber Killed by Quicksand During City Sewer Work
Samuel J. Spears, 50, a plumber's helper, died after sinking in quicksand during sewer excavation in central Philadelphia. Colleagues and his employer attempted rescue but were engulfed. Patrolman Downs arrived as the trap collapsed, and Spears died after being pulled from the pit.
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Philadelphia
Samuel J. Spears
Spears
Wnd
William Tetem
Totem
Snears
Speers
Tatem
Downs
Poison Candy Sent Through Mail In Marion Case
Dr Mary L Cartwright of 221 North F Street and domestic Edna Humes fell seriously ill after eating chocolate from a box mailed supposedly by a friend. The candy was found to be arsenic plugged. Marion detectives investigate motive and suspects while antidotes saved the two women.
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Marion
Ind
Mary L. Cartwright
North F Street
Edna Humes
Cartwright
Notched Case Knife Serves as Saw in Jail Break Attempt
In Toledo Ohio two inmates faced murder and grand larceny charges after a Perrysburg murder case. One man nearly escaped by sawing through an iron bar between the corridor and the office, tearing one bar and exposing a jail break attempt.
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Toledo
Ohio
Martin Kirby
Marshal Thornton
Perrysburg
Onmie
Ray
Smith
Governor Pattison Relapses Amid Springfield Riots
Columbus March 3 Governor Pattison suffered his fourth relapse since taking office and is again alarmed by his condition. Mrs Pattison canceled social invitations and will stay away from society until his recovery. He could not sign appropriation bills and state employees face unpaid salaries for two weeks as departments run short of funds. Attending physician Dr Wilson reports no further details.
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Columbus
Pattison
Sprinsfield
Wilson
Steve Adams Confesses in Steunenberg Case
Boise Idaho March 3 Steve Adams makes a full confession in the Steunenberg case. It is said to be more sweeping than previous statements and details the movement of the conspirators. The grand jury continues its inquiry into the assassination of former Governor Steunenberg. Harry Orchard appears before the jury and then returns to the room in good spirits as detectives Swain and Warden Whitney observe proceedings.
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Boise City
Idaho
Steve Adams
Steunenberg
Orea
Grand Jury
Steuenberg
Harry Orchard
Orchard
Swain
Whitney
Peniten
Chicago Official Quits His Place
Joseph Medill Patterson resigns as Chicago commissioner of public works. Mayor Dunne accepts and appoints Deputy Commissioner Wiliam L. O Connell as acting head. Patterson, in a Washington letter, calls himself a socialist and urges government ownership of utilities and private enterprises in Chicago.
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Chicago
Joseph Medill Patterson
Dunne
Washington
Wiliam L. O'Connell
Patterson
Walter A. Shaw
City Hall
Joseph Nedill
New York
Associated Press
Railroads Eye Legislative Change to Oil Rates
In Topeka Kansas City meeting the railroads decided not to raise crude and refined oil rates under the state maximum law. Santa Fe will seek a legislative amendment next winter to allow a remunerative rate, arguing current rates are confiscatory. Union Pacific agrees the Santa Fe stance implies no rate hikes by other roads.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas City
W. R. Smith
Santa Fe
N. H. Loomis
Union Pacific Company
Passaic Balcony Romeo Shot by Burglary Suspect
Passaic New Jersey March 3 Patrick McKenny 25 of Paterson attempted to visit his sweetheart Maggie Hannon by climbing a balcony. Charles I Smith of Nutley fired twice hitting McKenny in the cheek. McKenny recovering at Passaic General Hospital. Smith jailed on charges and paroled for a hearing.
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Passaic
N. J
Romeo
Patrick McKenny
Grand Street
Paterson
Passaic Avenue
Nutley
Passaic General Hospital
Maggie Hannon
Charles I. Smith
Highfield Kane
Mr. Smith
Smith
McKenny
George B. Pailhower
Menenny
Henry Knabb, Jr
Thomas P. Day
Destructive Tornado Hits Society Islands
San Francisco reports the February 7 and 8 tornado swept the Society Islands causing about 1,000,000 dollars of damage at Tahiti and likely similar losses in the Tuamotus. Papeete was flooded, 15 houses fell including the American consulate and French government buildings. Fear of many deaths and shipping damage.
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San Francisco
Tahiti
Society Islands
Tuamotu Islands
Papeate
Tragic Injury Strikes Branch Family in Evansville Scene
The little daughter of James Hickwood of Branch Indiana died from burns after falling on a red hot stove. The incident follows a recent fatal traction car accident involving the grandfather and an uncle left crippled by a street car.
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Evansville
Ind
James Hickwood
Branch
Codicil to Davis Will Declared Forgery
A San Francisco jury in Judge Kerrigan's court yesterday ruled the codicil to the late Samuel S. Davis will a forgery. The Davis estate is estimated at one to three million dollars.
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San Francisco
Kerrigan
Springfield riot returns to flames after mob targets houses
On March 3 1920 a mob swore to cleanse Springfield Ohio of Black residents burning six houses on Tuesday night. The militia restored quiet then rioting resumed Wednesday evening with troops on guard and more fires. a Black household at Harrison and Work Streets was stoned but occupants escaped. A Black dive near the Hole in the Wall was reported.
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Springfield
Harrison and
Ork
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Santo DominpeCib
Mitchell
Husband
Elkhart Building and Loan Association
Equitable Concerna
Gov. Pattison
Railroads
Mkenny
Sweetheart
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