War tensions and treaty struggle dominate Senate
The piece surveys postwar turmoil with Kappist attempts in Germany, Turkish upheaval, and Bolshevik confrontations. It notes the dissolution of the national assembly, strikes by Socialists, and suspected military control in Berlin as leaders push for a harsh, imperialist stance while Allies push for economic stabilization and cautions in Turkey and Russia. President Wilson presses for Article 10 and a broader peace framework amid Democratic splits and Republican positioning ahead of 1920 debates.
Methods Changed by American Merchants Dissatiered by Chileans
Chilean and Georiga OMie Chilean merchants protest American delivery practices in their imports from the United States. They accuse North American manufacturers of withholding shipments and forcing terms, citing a large order for summer wear textiles delayed from December to January after a 20 percent payment. They argue buyers must have choice, quality, delivery, and credit terms.
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Laugh Reveals Much in Sunday Berad Message
A weekly newsletter extols the value of humor and sociability as signs of character. It urges keeping a home woodlands fund to cover emergencies and education costs, advising thrift and self-reliance.
Indictments Against 125 Coal Mine Men Sealed
Indictments charging conspiracy were returned against 125 mine operators and coal miners in Indianapolis. The Lever Act and criminal code sections cover price manipulation and obstructing manufacture. Most defendants are in the Herd region spanning Indiana and nearby states. Penalties include fines up to 10000 or up to two years' imprisonment, or both. The grand jury, convened December 17, 1919, investigated more than 300 persons and was led by Dan W. Simms with L. Ert Slack assisting.
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United States District Court
United States
Indiana
Titois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Dan W. Simms
Lafayette
Ind
United States Attorney General
L. Ert Slack
H. A. Garfield
Jaige A. P. Anderson
Slack
Anderson
Stack
United Mine Workers of America
Coal Wages and Prices Up in National Report
Washington announces a 25 percent wage increase for bituminous coal miners in a majority report by the presidential commission. The proposed rise would offset the 14 percent hike from last November, yielding a net 1 percent actual increase with no changes to hours or conditions. Miner representative John P. White advocated more, while a minority report will be submitted. In St Louis, coal operators chair Thomas T. Brewster warned prices could rise if the wage boost is approved.
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Wilson
John P. White
St. Louis
Thomas T. Brewster
Coal Operators’ Scale
Nomination to federal farm loan board
Washington reports William N. Toyce of Berkeley California nominated by President Wilson to join the federal farm loan board to succeed George W Norris who has resigned. Also notes ship Esperanza towed off rocks near Yucatan and reached Progresso Mexico after grounding. Bolshevik forces claim Yeisk Peninsula cleared in Caucasus. France accelerates sowing with seeds from plants and barley per reparations orders. Boiler explosion at Deturath Prussia kills about thirty, with many believed buried.
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William N. Toyce
Berkeley
Cal
Wilson
Federal Farm Loan Board
George W. Norris
Rocks
New York
Wardener
Yucatan
Mexico
Progresso
Mex
France
Paris
Barney
Reparations Commission
Berlin
Deturath
Rhenish Prussia
Suffrage by March 23 Predicted by National Leader
Washington reports suffrage for women likely by March 28 following West Virginia ratification and planned special sessions on March 22 in Washington and Delaware. Alice Paul of the National Woman's party says Washington will act promptly and cites Republican strength in Delaware as favoring a safe majority.
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Woman's Party
West Virginia
Washington
Delaware
National Woman's Party
Charleston
W. Va
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Mich
Senate
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Woodbridge
House
Congress
Michigan
Robbers Make Great Haul In City Bonds Heist
A Weightman building safeblowing on the seventh and eighth floors yielded bonds valued at 410000, with 118000 negotiable. Ocean County Electric and Hydro-Electric Finance bonds were stolen, leaving no clues.
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Philadelphia
Weightman Building
Ocean County Electric Company
Hydro-Electric Finance Corporation
Ciue
Newberry Man Ill as Defense Witness Collapses in Trial
Paul King Newberry campaign manager suffers a nervous collapse during testimony in the Newberry elections conspiracy trial. He is unable to continue, exhausted after five minutes of recollection, and doctors say he may not recover for a year.
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Mich
Paul King
Newberry
King
James QC
Murfin
Allen V. Rees
Houghton
Myron Sherrwood
Marquette
Judge Sessions
Martin W. Littleton
James B. Bradley
Michigan
King Incourt
Return of 60,000 American war dead from France debated
Washington reports that about 60,000 U S soldiers’ bodies will be brought home from France while 20,000 to 25,000 remain buried overseas. Secretary Baker cited high transport limits and coffin material shortages. Congress debates soldier bonus funding amid partisan friction and remarks on taxes and postwar pay.
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Senate Resolution
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Russia
England
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New York
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Garner
Dem
Texas
Fordney
Henry T. Rainer
Timots
Frear
Wisconsin
Wall Street
Rainer
Hits Bond Plan Warns Of Strain On Public In War Veterans Aid
Washington report notes a proposed 2.5 billion dollar bond issue to fund adjusted compensation for veterans and a 2 billion dollar expansion of aid. Secretary Houston warns the bond and tax increases would be hard on people and risky amid the current financial climate. He urges economy and prudent handling to ease the situation.
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Houston
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Ways and Means Committee
Senate orders U S grain inquiry
Washington March 12 The senate adopted Senator Reed s resolution to investigate the United States Grain Corporation. The inquiry by the senate manufactures committee will cover wheat pools and the corporation s dealings and possible manipulations. Senator Ashurst attacked the motive as aimed at Hoover while urging focus on treaty votes.
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Federal Grand Jury
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Wash
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la Follette
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Wisconsin
Ashurst
Dem
Arizona
Herbert Hoover
White House
Seven Die in Fire at State Epileptic Hospital Ward
Seven people perished and two remained in critical condition after a blaze destroyed the male ward of the state hospital for epileptics in Gallipolis. The dead include William Smith of Toledo Patrick Donnally Norwalk Ohio John Bain Cumberland Wayne Larimer Dixie Harold Heinlein Wheeling West Virginia John McNulty Cincinnati and James Jones Cincinnati.
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Eseven
State Hospital
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Toedo
Patrick Donnally
Norwalk
John 8. Bain
Cumberland
Wayne ‘Larimer
Dixie
Harold Heinlein
Wheeling
W. Va
John McNulty
James Jones
Cincinnati
Poles Rout Reds Take Two Railway Hubs in Minsk Region
Polish forces under Colonel Sikorski attacked Bolshevik troops near Mozir and Kolenkoritz southeast of Minsk, capturing two key railway junctions and seizing war materiel. Separately, the Balabac, an American steamship, was destroyed by fire at Port Said after unloading. A Montgomery, Alabama shooting left six masked men dead after arresting a man linked to an attack on a young girl. Diamonds worth 40,000 dollars were to be sold in New York for Armenian relief by Mrs. Andrew D. White. French revenues for February rose to 794 million francs, and the American Legion received 500,000 dollars from the Y.M.C.A. Washerwomen in Aurora organize a union to set a 45 cent hourly minimum.
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Cornell University
Kidney Health Tips Amid Stomach Ailments Ad Listed
An old ad warns about back pain and stomach issues urging salt use for kidney health. It notes a higher male population in the United States and references New York as the origin of the advertisement.
Old clothes dyed to make new garments
An advertisement speaks of Diamond Dyes promising rich fade resistant color for wool silk cotton and blends with a direction book in the package. It claims the dye can color everything from dresses to feathers and suggests matching cans by visiting a dealer. The piece also includes stray anecdotes about alcohol and health products and a humorous street scene about a snowed wall.
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