President Wilson’s fate of the German peace treaty debated
Washington reports that without a clear presidential plan diplomats expect a possible notice to the world that the German treaty has been rejected by the Senate. Discussion grows on a peace declaration and how Allies would adjust if a separate peace is sought.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
Sen
United States
Senate
House
League of Nations
French YMCA Receives $500000 War Support Repaid
Dr. J. H. Clifford reports the French government has repaid the Kingsport YMCA five hundred thousand dollars for war time transport of supplies. The gift, deemed an appreciation for YMCA service to French armies, will be donated to the American Legion.
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J. H. Clifford
Kingsport Y. M. C. A
New York
Dr. Clifford
American Legion
Missouri Representative Dyer Seeks Gasolene Price Probe
A resolution in the house calls for an investigation by the attorney general into high gasolene prices and related oil pricing. The measure aims to examine price levels across the oil industry and report findings.
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Washington
United Press
House
Dyer
Missouri
Wood managers challenge audit of campaign funds
Gen. Leonard Wood's campaign managers rejected claims of a one million dollar fund from ten wealthy supporters. They urged that all campaign books be open to inspection to prove financing transparency amid reports and charges of a large private fund.
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Washington
United Press
Leonard Wood
Railroad wage board formed to hear 2 million workers demands
Washington reports the joint railroad wage board has been formed by conference committees of railroad corporations and sixteen unions with E. P. Whiter of the Pennsylvania railroad as chairman. The body will review the workers' August wage claims and aim to tackle specifics before a general percentage increase.
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Washington
Joint Railroad
E. P. Whiter
Pennsylvania Railroad
Railroad Administration
Association of Railroad Executives
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hunger May Bring Support To Ebert
Berlin report says Allied reps warned Independent Socialist leaders against strikes that could ruin Germany and that En tente aid depends on cooperation with the Ebert government. Food shortages rise as clashes between striking workers and militia at Johanistat leave several dead.
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Berlin
United Press
Germany
America
Ebert
Johanistat
Radicals Demand Ebert Cabinet Resign Amid Strike
Carl Legien head of Berlin labor unions called for the resignation of President Ebert's cabinet. Radicals vow to press the general strike until the government meets their demands.
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Berlin
United Press
Carl Legien
Ebert
Warrant Issued in Berlin for General Ludendorff
London reports a warrant for General Eric von Ludendorff by Berlin authorities. The former German commander has vanished, and a Berlin arrest order was issued, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch.
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London
United Press
Berlin
Eric von Ludendorff
Ludendorff
Forty Die as Heningsdorf Fighting Rages
A Berlin dispatch reports forty people killed and sixty five wounded in fighting at Heningsdorf between Spartacides and Ebert troops amid escalating clashes.
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Heningsdorf
London
United Press
Spartacides
Ebert
Berlin
Warns Legionaires Against Radicals
Indianapolis March 21. Arthur Woods of the National Americanism commission warns radicals seeking Legion membership to learn its actions and policies. He says radicals pose little danger to the Legion and may be converted to support law and order and American ideals.
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Indianapolis
American Legion
Arthur Woods
National Americanism Commission
Mr. Woods
Want 1.50 a day for ex service men
Washington March 22 The American Legion executive committee urged Congress to pay adjusted compensation to former service members at 1.50 dollars per day of service. The move, reversing a prior 1.00 a day plan, follows a broader bill set for Ways and Means and includes land settlement home building aid and vocational training extensions. The cash relief provision faced opposition, with 35 voting for 1.50 a day and 14 against.
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Washington
Congress
Executive Committee
House Ways and Means
Ardent Kingsport Colored Community Pledges $100 for Arrest
Kingsport colored lodge of the Knights of Pythias led a $100 fund drive to aid in arresting Harry Johnston, charged with a statutory offense against a young colored girl. Fifty dollars came from the lodge and the rest from subscriptions among colored residents, who work with white officers to locate Johnston believed hiding in Middle Tennessee. The gift is described as unprecedented yet reflects the race’s lawfulness and willingness to help enforce the law.
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Kingsport
Colored Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Harry Johnston
Colored Lodge
Cosin
Johnston
Middle Tennessee
Newberry Convicted in 1918 Election Conspiracy Case
Truman H. Newberry junior U.S. senator from Michigan is convicted of conspiring to violate election laws. He receives two years in Leavenworth and a $10 000 fine. His brother John S. Newberry and 15 campaign managers face similar penalties. The sentence includes various fines and prison terms for associates.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Truman H. Newberry
United States
Michigan
Clarence W. Sessions
Supreme Court
John S. Newberry
Frederick Cody
New York
Paul H. King
Detroit
Charles A. Floyd
Newberry
Leavenworth
George S. Ladd
Sturbridge
Mass
Judge Sessions
Two Women Assist In Brooklyn Drug Store Hold-up
In New York City a daring robbery unfolds as two women and two men enter a Brooklyn drug store. The group forces the proprietor to surrender a $600 ring, rifles the cash register, and escapes in an automobile while the druggist is ordered to surrender and stay quick. The women, dressed lavishly and veiled, had asked to view perfumes during the crime.
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New York
Brooklyn
Aurora Borealis Delights Kingsport Residents
Kingsport observers stayed up late to view a vivid aurora borealis display in emerald green and pale pink. The light show, described as led by the aurora herself, lasted about forty five minutes and was visible across much of the country.
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Aurora Borealis
Kingsport
David Belasco
Senate subcommittee orders recount in Ford Newberry race
The senate subcommittee investigating the Ford Newberry senatorial election announced plans to recount ballots in Washington state.
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Washington
United Press
Senate
Revenge Seen in Killing Official
Cork reports thousands visit city hall as Lord Mayor Maccurtain lies in state after an early Saturday assassination. A two mile mourners’ procession followed the hearse from residence to town hall with Sinn Fein volunteers guarding. Inquest opened with jurors restricted to nonpolice.
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Cork
Maccurtain
Colahan
Corn Sinn Fein
Royal Constabulary
Alexander Maccabe
South Sligo
Sinn Fein
Shercock
County Cavan
Colby Seeks Public Disclosure of Senate Evidence
Secretary of State Colby plans to write to Senator Lodge urging public release of evidence heard by the senate committee examining his nomination. The move underscores calls for transparency amid the confirmation process.
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Washington
United Press
Colby
Lodge
Senate
Futile Kingport Trip Sees Four Bruised Travelers
Rev S B Ogle Dr L L Highsmith T R Bandy and T J Palmer set out for Bristol to hear Billy Sunday only to find the tabernacle dark on Commonwealth avenue. They returned to Kingsport over a rough road, bruised and seeking solace they did not receive.
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S. B. Ogle
L. L. Highsmith
T. R. Bandy
T. J. Palmer
Kingsport
Bristol
Billy
Tabernacle
Commonwealth Avenue
Christendom
Mr. Sunday
Frederick William Content in Holland Weirengen
In Weirengen Holland on March 21 former Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany says he has no wish to return now and has given no pledge to the Dutch government regarding escape attempts or political activity. The Dutch government appears satisfied with conditions as a second torpedo boat withdrawn leaving Frederick William unguarded and free to move about the island.
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Weirengen
Holland
Frederick William
Germany
City to decide on three new grammar school plans
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen meets tonight with architects D R Beeson Burnett and Loggans and C B Kearfott to sketch three proposed grammar school buildings. Estimated total cost is 150000 dollars with 60000 on hand from a recent bond issue and another bond issue likely within two months to fund the remainder. Construction aims for May 1 start and September occupancy.
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D. R. Beeson
Kingsport
Johnson City
Burnett and Loggans
Bristol
C. B. Kearfott
Dobyns
Kingsport High Defeats 18th Infantry in Local Clash
Kingsport High capped a tough match with a 21 to 11 victory over the 18th Infantry team from Camp Taylor at the high school gym. Gustwick and Barger led the locals in a game highlighted by three quick second-half scores and long shots, while Stanz starred for the visitors. Kingsport’s next game against Bristol High looms as a test of local fan support for the town’s claim of regional basketball strength.
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Kingsport High
18Th Infantry
Camp Taylor
Barger
Gustwick
Flora
Kingsport
Stanz
Bristol
Army
Smallwood
Stunz Flora
Georgia Man Kills Brother Over Estate Dispute
In Nichols Georgia on a Saturday afternoon Dessie Edenfield shot and killed his brother Lonnie Edenfield on the town’s main street. The Edenfield brothers were co administrators of their mother's estate with contention over estate funds cited as the motive. Details of the shooting are sparse as officials investigate the case.
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Georgia
Douglas Ga
Dessie Edenfield
Khea
Lonnie Edenfield
Nichols
Edenfield
Dellie Edenfield
Three Divorces Granted by Circuit Court
Judge D. A. Vines granted three divorces in circuit court yesterday on grounds of desertion and re support. The court will continue through tomorrow with eight more divorce cases and twenty civil suits to be heard. Divorces awarded to Nannie Harless from Emory Harless Delia E Lane from Hiram W Lane and J T Anderson from Mrs J F Anderson.
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D. A. Vines
Nannie Harless
Emory Harless
Delia E. Lane
Hiram W. Lane
J. T. Anderson
J. F. Anderson
War of the Roses recalled in Kingsport by Alf Taylor
Alf Taylor brings his family quartet to Central High School Kingsport next Monday for the first anniversary of Bob Taylor Lodge of the Knights of Pythias. The event revives the War of the Roses era with songs stories and debates once shared by Alf and Bob Taylor. Mrs. Robert Love Taylor is invited to attend.
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Tennessee
Kingsport
Alf Taylor
Bob Taylor
York and
Lancaster
Taylor
Central High School
Robert Love Taylor
Bob
Knights of Pythias
London Sees Peace Treaty as Issue in Campaign
The Times of London editorializes on the U S Senate rejection of the peace treaty. It warns the treaty and League of Nations will dominate the April campaign and notes potential accusations of imperialism toward Ireland Persia India and Egypt. It calls for restraint after a tempestuous, inflammatory U S political climate.
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London
London Times
United States Senate
Wilson
League of Nations
Washington
England
Ireland
Persia
India
Egypt
France
the Times
League
Senate confirms Colby's nomination and oath of office
Bainbridge Colby took the oath as secretary of state this morning in the secretary of state’s office. The ceremony was conducted in the presence of Under-Secretary Polk and other officials.
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Senate
Colby
Washington
United Press
Bainbridge Colby
Polk
Nomination of Bainbridge Colby Confirmed as Secretary of State
Washington reports that Bainbridge Colby was confirmed as secretary of state after secret hearings by the foreign relations committee. No record vote was taken and several Republican critics were absent during the session.
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Washington
Bainbridge Colby
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Colby
Jones
Fire devours refinery complex in Tulsa blaze
A high wind fueled a fire at the Constantin Refining Company plant in Tulsa. The blaze destroyed eight 8,000 barrel tanks and caused about 500000 dollars in damage before being controlled by tonight.
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Tulsa
Constantin Refining Company
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