King George of Greece Slain in Salonika Assassination
King George of Greece was assassinated in Salonika as he walked with Lieutenant-Colonel Francoudis. The shooter Aleko Schina declared loyalty to the king and shouted Long live the King. The governor announced a proclamation and fealty to Constantine.
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Greece
Saloniki
Baloniki
Aleko Schina
Francoudis
Constantine
Nicholas
Salonika
Greeek
King George
Suffragists Storm Capital In Largest State Demonstration
Harrisburg witnesses a massive protest as thousands of women from across Pennsylvania converge on the capitol to press for and against constitutional voting rights. The gathering fills the capitol chamber and corridors as advocates and opponents clash before the judiciary committee.
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Harrisburg
Galleriea
Rogtrom
Oateldg
Legislaturg
King George Shot. Constantine Named Heir Amid Turmoil
King George was shot and died en route to the hospital. Prince Nicholas announced fidelity to new sovereign Constantine. The assassin Aleka Shinas was arrested and declared opposition to government. Amid the crisis, suffrage debates continued with speakers urging equal voting rights.
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Constantine
George
Junina
Aleka Shinas
Shinas
Prince Nicholas
Man Dies After Hair Yet Uncut In Honor Of Bryan
Edward Flenners of Baker Oregon died at St Elizabeth’s Hospital from liver trouble after vowing not to have his hair cut until his preferred candidate Bryan was elected president. He was over 50, his jet black hair reached below his shoulders, and he had been a county charge during the winter.
French Cabinet resigns after senate votes for proportional representation
Paris reports Premier Aristide Briand and his ministers resign after the senate approves an amendment that would grant the majority all representation. President Poincare accepts the resignations and asks ministers to stay on until successors are found amid a broader European cabinet crisis.
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Paris
Aristide Briand
Senate
Paul Ll. Feytral
Lothe
Elysee Palace
Poincare
Europe
Graves
Chamber
Violence erupts between railroad workers and townsfolk near Cologne
More than 30 men split into rival groups armed with knives and clubs clash on the Cologne outskirts. Several wounded are treated after a special train brings three to a Minneapolis hospital, one fatally cut. Rail workers reportedly came from pay to spend it, triggering multiple confrontations.
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Minneapolis
Cologne
Minn
James Harvey
Winter floods, relief efforts, and notable oevents across the nation
Winter grips Eastern Washington and Oregon while floods threaten Indianapolis and Ohio and West Virginia. Cities aid Omaha after disasters. Berkeley student charged with burglary. Cyclone devastates Sterling and Nebraska. Red Cross director heads Omaha relief. Pope Pius delay. Harvard’s Eliot named ambassador. Continuous notes on fashion, theater, and politics appear amid broad national crises.
Public Health Service Begins Tuberculosis Cure Investigation
The Public Health Service under Surgeon General Blue issued its first statement on Dr. Friedmann's alleged tuberculosis cure. A medical board will investigate, observe demonstrations in New York hospitals, and test the claimed culture for safety in animals while cautioning against long travel for treatment. No opinion will be given until adequate data are gathered.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Blue
F. F. Fridmann
Marth
Secretary of the Treasury
Marke
Friedmann
New York
The
Deadly Eastern cyclone leaves extensive toll across states
More than 60 people are killed with hundreds injured as a tornado intensity storm devastates Central Western Southern and Eastern states. Alabama reports the heaviest losses with 28 dead and 50 injured in Fulton. Lower Peach Tree is struck hard with 27 dead. Missouri Arkansas and Ohio also report multiple fatalities and widespread damage.
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Chicago
Alabama
Indiana
Tennessee
Ohio
New York
Michigan
Louisville
Lower
Peach Tree
Ala
Fulton
Poplar Bluff
Hoxie
Ark
Portland markets report with varied farm prices
Wheat prices for Club Bluestem and Red Russian range from 84 to 97 cents. Barley, corn, and mill products list ton prices. Apples include Spitzenberg and Winesap with varying fancy levels. Vegetables and onions priced per dozen or crate, with dairy, poultry, and meat values noted for Oregon markets.
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Oregon
Rome Baeuty
Ben Davis
Oregon Ranch
Eight Hour Day Bill for Women Vetoed in Reno
Governor Oddie vetoed a bill setting an eight hour day for women workers. He sustained the veto in the senate, stating the move is impractical and would hurt women wage earners. He argued Nevada does not suffer overworking conditions like other states.
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Reno
Nev
Oddie
Senate
Nevada
Miss Pankhurst Is Freed After Hunger Strike
London reports Sylvia Pankhurst, militant suffragette and daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst, won release from Holloway Prison after a hunger strike. She had been sentenced February 18 to two months for window smashing and was kept alive by forced feeding through a tube.
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London
Sylvia Pankhurst
Holloway
Miss Pankhurst
Apmimaline Pankhurst
Apache outlaw band to leave Fort Sill for New Mexico
By order of Secretary of War Garrison and Secretary of the Interior Lane one hundred members of Geronimo's band held prisoners at Fort Sill Oklahoma for many years will depart March 25 for New Mexico after long confinement.
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N. M
Garrison
Interior
Lane
Geronimo
Fort Sill
Okla
New Mexico
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