Roosevelt Pushes Plan for Democratic Leaders Conference
Franklin D. Roosevelt proposes a national conference of Democratic leaders from states to unite the party. He outlines five practical organizing steps to keep the party active year round, link national and state groups, and extend publicity and coordination.
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Associated Press
Washington
March
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Roosevelt
National Committee
United Party Action
Montana House votes to abolish state fair funding
The house conference committee on house bill 448 wins final approval after removing the $60,000 Montana state fair appropriation. Seventeen members opposed the move citing educational value, led by Burns Blains Eaton Fairgreave Holton Jeffray Peat Nagle and Smith with Leble absent. Ray Nagle defends the decision as fair cuts amid statewide reductions. final vote 66 for adoption, 13 against as some members would have rejected the bill otherwise.
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House
House Conference Committee
Montana
Burns
Blains
Eaton
Yellowstone
Fairgreave
Carbon
Holton
Garfield
Jeffray
Jefferson
Peat
Missoula
Nagle
Smith
Lewis and Clark
Leble
Ray Nagle
Senate
Prolonged Senate Session Seen Likely in U S
Prolonged Senate session anticipated as republicans press to push both Isle of Pines and Lausanne treaties. Debate expected on Charles Warren nomination for attorney general plus other appointments including Lt Col James Feher to lead the air service. Democratic leader Robinson warned full consideration needed for key treaties.
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Associated Press
Washington
March
Isle of Pines
Lansainge
Senate
St Depan
Charles B. Warren
Michigan
Warren
Borah
Idaho
Norris
Nebraska
Robinson
Arkansas
Turkey
Fire Rips Fort Smith Areas, Losses Exceed 500000
Fire in Fort Smith Arkansas was controlled after five pm. Total losses from midnight fires topped 500000 with main damage to Fort Smith Cotton Oil plant and Zenor Bottle Manufacturing plant. Seven homes burned near downtown and three more houses damaged.
Fire visits plant of Georgia daily
Fire gutted the sixth floor of the Atlanta Constitution in Atlanta GA causing about 100000 in damage. Machinery in the composing room on the fifth floor and basement presses were water damaged after a two hour fight to extinguish the blaze. The Atlanta Journal offered its facilities and tomorrow's Constitution will be printed at the Journal plant.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
The
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta Journal
Journal
Dennistoun Divorce Suit Heats Up In London Court
London March 8 A heterogeneous group of witnesses mainly detectives and hotel staff from southern Europe remain to be heard for the defense in the suit of Mrs Dorothy Dennistoun against her former husband now married to the former Countess Carnavorn over sums she claims she loaned him before their divorce. The hearing resumes Tuesday and is already as sensational as the Russell legitimacy case and the Mr A case with a cosmopolitan crowd and a stormed courtroom. Costs are running high with estimates of 15 000 to 20 000 pounds for the action and daily counsels fees likely exceeding 500 pounds.
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Associated Press
London
Europe
Dorothy Dennittoun
Carnavorn
Russell
Mr. A
Woriel
Dennistoun
Engage 109 Warcraft Aboard U. S. 8 Seattle at Sea
Navy maneuvers off the Mexican West Coast involve 109 warcraft preparing for a vast Pacific battle. Emphasis centers on communication and ship control, with fire and torpedo control as secondary.
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Seattle
Mexican
Associated Press
United States Navy
Pacific
Teapot Dome Battle Opens Over Rich Oil Lands
A nationwide search is underway for Robert W. Stewart chair of Standard Oil Indiana to compel his testimony in the Teapot Dome case opening in Cheyenne. Subpoenas seek his presence as government witness as authorities report Stewart is unavailable in Chicago or at his home. The government moves to reclaim the Mammoth Oil lease granted by Albert Fall amid a major federal court battle with Harry F. Sinclair Edwin Denby and others.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
March S
Associated Press
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Jowen D. Roberts
Teapot Dome
Roberts
Mr. Stewart
Stewart
Colonel Stewart
Chicago
Albert B. Fall
Mammoth Oi Company
Atlee Pomerene
Owen D. Roberts
T. Blake Kennedy
Harry F. Sinclair
Mammoth Company
Edwin Denby
Mr. Fall
Appropriations Cut by Senate Deadlock Ends Session
The longest state legislature session ends at noon after not reaching a 15 percent cut in line with the governor. Attorney General and State Superintendent offices avoid itemized reductions to shield themselves against veto actions.
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Superintendent OF Public Instruction
New York Set for Padlock Campaign On Liquor Outlets
United States District Attorney Buckner announced a drive to close every place selling liquor, with a kickoff on the first Monday in April. The effort follows a conference with Prohibition chief Ralph Q. Herrick and police inspectors enforcing liquor violations.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Buckner
Ralph Q. Herrick
Crossword Puzzle a Boon to Humanity
The Chicago department of health backed the crossword craze, dedicating the weekly health bulletin to its health and happiness benefits. Commissioner Herman N. Bundesen states the puzzle aids general well being, bringing unity to families and comfort to convalescents and chronically ill individuals.
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Tir Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Department of Health
Herman N. Bundesen
Senate and House pass six appropriation bills in conference
By G. E. La Follette the Nineteenth assembly faces adjournment sine die after six principal appropriation bills passed by safe majorities in both chambers. The conference panel led to about $200,000 in annual savings for the next biennium, with bills largely unchanged from the Senate amendments and a $27,000 yearly conference increase.
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Senate
House
Paul
Conser and Hazelbaker
Johnson, Holt
Besancon
Leprosy Cure Alleged for Four Men at Carrasillo
Four men who entered the national home for lepers at Carrasillo Louisiana years ago have been discharged as cured after a year of observation. The United States Public Health Service announced that leprosy bacillus was absent from their body tissues during the entire period.
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Associated Press
Washington
National
Carrasillo
United States Public Health Service
Creole Lenten Recipes Offered Free by Bureau
A Creole meatless recipes booklet for Lent is offered free by the bureau. It includes crab soup vegetable soup without meat fish chowder oyster gumbo court bouillon a la Creole oyster croquettes a la Creole baked shrimp and other dishes. Readers are asked to send two cents for return postage and request a copy.
Brothers perish in blaze while trying to save sibling
In Rochester Ta two brothers John Sidler seventeen and Frank twelve died in a house fire. The parents Matthew and wife saved three children by escaping from a second story window. John re entered the burning building to rescue Frank but the floor collapsed trapping them both. The tragedy occurred as the family fought to escape the flames.
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Associated Press
Rochester
John Sidler
Frank Sidler
Matthew Sidler
John
Frank
Cats and dog mourn dead master in Utica home
In Utica New York on March 8 48 year old Joe Keesey was found dead in his home from a heart attack. Eighteen cats gathered around him and his pet dog licked his cold hands as relatives discovered the lifeless body and mourned the loss.
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Associated Press
Utica
N.Y
Social Aid
Joe Keesey
Keesey
Seek Former Servant of Shepherd for Light on Death
In Chicago a plea to question Signe Gustafson of Worcester Massachusetts is filed as part of the McClintock death inquiry. The former Shepherd household maid reputedly claimed knowledge of the family’s private life and suggested the fiancé be stopped from marrying Isabelle Pope.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Joseph P. Savage
Signe Gustafson
Worcester
Mass
Wim Nelson McClintock
Mass Gustafson
Wm. D. Shepherd
McClintock
Miss Gustafson
Louis K. Lea
Miss Pope
Shepherds
Ira Ferguson Killed in Auto Crash Near Townsend
Ira Ferguson, a rancher and longtime resident near Townsend, was killed late Friday when his car left Rodersburg road by a bridge. Another man suffered minor injuries. A defective steering gear is suspected. Ferguson, about 43 and unmarried, has a sister in Los Angeles and funeral plans await word. His body lay at J. S. Connors' undertaking rooms in Townsend.
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Ira Ferguson
Townsend
Rodersburg Road
Ture
Ele
Ferguson
Los Angeles
J. S. Connors’ Undertaking
Pershing Urges Pan American Brotherhood For World Peace
General John J. Pershing spoke at the unveiling of the Maine monument in Havana praising the brotherhood of American republics from Canada to Argentina. He urged Pan American cooperation as vital to world peace, noting Cuba as a “youngest” sister to the oldest republics. President Zayas and Rear Admiral Dayton also spoke. a Spanish minister laid a wreath.
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Havana
March
Associated Press
North
South America
John J. Pershing
Maine
Pershing
Cuba
Great Brotherhood of American Republics
Zayas
John H. Dayton
Spain
British may oppose Geneva peace protocol
Geneva dispatch reports British foreign secretary Austen Chamberlain will address the League of Nations council to voice objections to the Geneva peace protocol as currently drafted. British officials say no substitute will be offered and major remodelling may be needed, depending on the council and league assembly. Delegations from many nations have arrived in Geneva amid tense mood as Europe’s security hinges on the outcome.
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Geneva
Associated Press
Austen Chamberlain
Council of the
League of Nations
Mgr
Chamberlain
Council
League Assembly
Mestic
League’ Council
League
Europe
U S Fleet to See One Rousing Time
Melbourne plans extensive festivities to honor the American fleet upon its summer arrival. The program includes excursions luncheons dinners sports and other entertainments for the visiting officers and men.
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U.S
Try Associated Press
Melbourne
Australia
French Catholics in Silent Sunday Demonstrations
Paris reports silent marches by thousands of French Catholics protesting government religious policy. Demonstrators, often 50 to 1000 strong, gather in Brittany, Normandy and Alsace, march in absolute silence from church to a bishop’s address, avoiding disorder. The protests ripple through anti clerical deputies and parallel mass meetings by General Castelnau's League of Patriots.
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Associated , Press
Paris
France
Brittany
Normandy
Alsace
General Castelnnt
League of Patriots
Prohibition Seen as World Way to Dry Up Liquor
Los Angeles March 8 Dr Ernest G L Cherrington secretary of the World League Against Alcohol told a prohibition mass meeting that outlawing liquor abroad would help make the United States dry. He called prohibition an international problem and urged global action.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
United States
Ernest GL Cherrington
World League’ Against Alcohol
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