09 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1921
Page
1
Duesseldorf reports say Allied troops patrol the city with no incidents as French forces maintain control. The population appears apathetic while theaters and concerts close and censorship broadens on occupation news.
President Harding urges immediate ratification of the long pending treaty with Colombia in a White House message. The text is not released publicly as it is considered executive business, and the Senate has not yet decided on public disclosure.
Rome March 9 Pope Benedict bestowed red birettas on cardinals chosen March 7 marking their supreme dignity. Cardinal Dennis Apougherty delivered an address thanking the pope and praising the honor while the new cardinals pledged loyalty to the Holy See and the Roman Church. Archbishop Werte sebutta was noted as another member of the college.
The American Sugar Refining company reports 1920 volume up by 50 million dollars over 1919 according to its annual report. High prices and increased tonnage drive gains while the national sugar supply rose to about 111 pounds per person, enough to cover the period from Labor Day to near Thanksgiving.
In Brussels Florida a married man Jerome Hermans, 32, was acquitted of murder after shooting Coline Vandyck, 18, who had attempted suicide. He claimed she was dying and he stopped her suffering by shooting her in the neck. Medical testimony said the wound would likely be fatal. Hermans served eight months in prison before acquittal.
Field Marshal Karl Douglan Haig commander in chief of British forces in France will visit Winnipeg in the fall according to word received from him. He is expected to tour the city during the campaign season and meet local officials and residents. The report notes the anticipated visit adds to wartime prestige for Winnipeg and signals continued Allied leadership presence in Canada.
A Stanford study of 4 023 women entering the university over thirty years finds women are taller and heavier. Dr Clelia Duel Mosher attributes changes to modern fashions and increased physical activity. She notes current styles do not hinder growth unlike earlier generations. Meanwhile a Pan American trade conference in Mexico City plans and a U S delegation is forming to attend, with American firms seeking representation. The Herald Special Service reports a federal court case decision today in the case of the fake something.
The Independent and Nonpartisan League campaign committees announce changes to dates for the state convention at Devils Lake and related caucuses. The convention now set for March 30 and 31 will decide recall action and petition strategy, while precinct and district caucus dates shift to March 19 and March 23 respectively. Funds for the drive are being expanded for political advertising and campaign intension.
March 9 report from Bruges states Dr. Landberg the German minister, recalled by his government, left Brussels for Berlin. Bevin announced that German diplomacy reps in London Paris and Brussels were summoned to Berlin. In Buenos Aires a packing house Frigorifice La Blanca planned to close in April but authorities urged workers to end the boycott and the plant will stay open.
A newly issued ruling by the U S Attorney and a revenue bureau addresses liquor sales with a focus on non medical allowances and congressionally prescribed limits. It emphasizes no illicit distribution and clarifies ten day periods for compliance while underscoring physician supervised use.
A joint resolution introduced in the House urges Congress to resume the $2,000,000 annual expenditure for the upper Mississippi river improvement to create a six foot channel and enable navigation during open-season. Supporters argue prior $28,000,000 appropriation, now halted, would save shippers millions by lowers freight costs and enabling self propelled barges.
New York March 9 Liberty 31 38 bond prices dropped to 990 24 for the year the record low on the exchange less than yesterday’s 90 72 minimum bankers and bond dealers blamed the slide on tax payments and selling by holders while others pressed for higher yields in the current war climate.
Washington reports the nomination of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt as assistant secretary of the Navy was rejected by the Senate. In other items, Parker Gilbert Jr Ewing La Port and Nicholas Kelley were renominated for Treasury assistant secretaries. temporary appointments pending reorganization. Also: George Hill won a wrestling match in Appleton, Jersey City bans dogs in confections shops, German sugar beet seed arrived in Galveston, Lord Moulton noted dead, and Charles G. Fox died in Chicago as a key witness in the LaSalle Bank case.
Premier Dato of Spain was killed yesterday when an assailant opened fire as he returned home in his car. Authorities say the incident occurred near his residence and the attacker fled the scene.
Madrid reports Premier Eduardo Dato was shot and killed near the senate. A motorcycle pair fired 21 rounds as his car moved to his residence. Court-De Bugallal to act as temporary premier. King Alfonso to appoint a new cabinet amid the crisis. Dato, a stern conservative leader, had twice served as premier and influenced labor and foreign policy.
Copenhagen March 9 reports from Helsingfors and Reval describe Soviet forces recapturing districts of Petrograd and pressing Kronstadt forts. dispatches claim heavy bombardment and street fighting with revolutionsists holding Petrograd as refugees seek entry into Finland. Moscow wires note friction among multineers and urgent tasks for the republic amidst Entente intrigues. White Ruthenians declare independence from Russia at Minsk. Also covered are a Duluth sale of the patrol boat Fox and reindeer meat shipments from Nome to the states.
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