25 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1921
Page
1
Turkish nationalist forces claim gains against Greek troops in western Asia Minor. The Greeks allegedly follow an eight month old plan as Turkish troops issue a retreat inward. Turkish numbers include nine cavalry units on the Smyrna front and three before Brusa with requisitioned horses camels and assets.
The war department expects the release of detectives held by Germans after their attempt to capture Grover Cleveland Beredoll, a draft evader. General Allen, commanding American forces on the Rhine, had discussed the matter with German authorities and favorable action was reportedly under way. Secretary Weeks said no formal request had been received by the War Department.
The Soviet government of Russia appealed for resumption of trade relations with the United States. Secretary Hughes presented gathered data at the cabinet meeting with President Harding, but no immediate decision was indicated.
The Boston Wool Trade association executive committee asks President Harding and U S Senators and Massachusetts congressmen to address the surge in raw wool and wool tops imports since January. It warns temporary foreign purchases have paused awaiting tariff policy and urges swift action to prevent heavy purchases resuming and harming the U S clip value and market stability.
March 25 in Madison Senator Robert M. La Follette will address farmers and reporters in the big chamber on ion policies tied to War Labor matters. The gathering aims to outline viewpoints for the War labor issue and related reforms.
Kansas City dispatch reports Governor Henry Allen of Kansas accusing Samuel Gompers of opposing a new order of labor conditions that would reduce the governor’s need for labor leaders. Allen warned Gompers against a strike against the government and framed the Kansas industrial court law as a model for other states.
Moorhead Minnesota March 25 Relatives of Vergil N Terrill a farmer whose body was found jammed in an airtight stove January 21 will push new evidence alleging murder not suicide The findings by Detective Tuckett claim Terrill was burned after death hair and face unburned limbs badly burned clothing burned off blood traces suggest he was dropped while alive and that stir against the stove indicates homicide rather than suicide
Baltimore March 25 preparations for Cardinal Gibbons funeral next Thursday were under way. The body remains in the chamber where he died yesterday until Sunday evening when it will lie in state at the cathedral before interment in the crypt. Monsignor Bonzano will pontificate the Mass and Archbishop Glennon of St Louis will deliver the sermon. The ceremony will draw Catholic dignitaries, clergy, and many officials from Washington and Maryland.
A district judge issued a writ blocking Governor Frasier from holding a March 26 hearing on L. J. Wehe’s removal as a Workmen’s Compensation Board member. The writ requires Wehe to show cause April 6 why the order should not be made permanent, following a prior supreme court ruling restoring him to office.
A March 25 dispatch from Boron describes Mexico presenting a steadier army and better economic health. It notes a treasury surplus of 11,000,000 and that government obligations were recently paid, amid revolutions and political tension.
The piece argues that an independent victory hinges on recall timing with Nonpartisan and Independent alignments. It predicts independents could rout the Nonpartisan league if recall drives an independent landslide before party labels reappear on ballots.
Clashes between Communist forces and security police extend to a half mile front in Eisleben western section. Reinforcements arrive as both sides exchange positions amid gunfire and artillery sounds. Authorities fear a broader strike and unrest across central Germany.
Paris reports that consideration of Entente policy toward Germany will be postponed for a few days after Germany refuses to pay 12,000,000,000 marks by May 1. The meeting of the council of ambassadors was abandoned and consultations will resume after Easter.
Naval authorities in Pensacola believe Chief Quartermaster G. R. Wilkenson and four student pilots may be rescued at sea. Coaxing a carrier pigeon led to word the balloon was off St Andrews Bay drifting low above water as sea planes, a dirigible, eagle boats and a sub chaser searched the Gulf coast. Commander Robert W. Cabaniss led the hunt as a second pigeon message placed the missing balloon in focus at the navy department in Washington.
A telegram from City Missouri says 33600 in interim certificates from a 92080 registered mail pouch stolen at the Centerville railway station were picked up on Kansas City streets and placed in the Merchants Bank. The certificates are non negotiable. Portland Oregon notes a DAR Hall of Fame project evidence.
Socialist leader Eugene V. Debs traveled from Atlanta to Washington for a secret three hour meeting with Attorney General Daugherty and then returned to the Atlanta penitentiary. Daugherty said Debs was told to refrain from public discussion and that the case would be reported to the president with any recommendation after inquiry. Debs, reportedly in fair physical condition, was observed in transit with guards maintaining secrecy about the visit.
An aviator identified as Lieutenant Sever from the transcontinental flight crashed his plane into a tree while returning from Chicago to Kansas City. He was moved to Natchez for hospital care after the crash in a remote area near Crowville. Authorities said details were slow to reach the town, with no official report yet from Crowville.
Archbishop Mannix of Melbourne arriving in Rome says the Irish will fight to the bitter end for complete independence. He denounces British policy as hypocritical and notes Ireland’s power abroad. He compares Ireland to Canada as an autonomous nation despite internal religious tensions.
Washington March 35 Former President Wilson suffered an acute attack of indigestion today which caused hurried calls for medical assistance. He reportedly recovered within an hour and was able to eat a light lunch. Dr Sterling Ruffin attended during his illness and said upon leaving at 2 20 pm that Wilson had entirely recovered.
A garbled note from Hastings Minnesota mentions a person entering a sheriff's office today. The text is illegible and includes fragments about water and deputies. Further details are unavailable due to transcription errors.
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