Germans killed as French troops open fire at Essen works
Six German workers at the Krupp plant in Essen were killed and 20 injured when French troops used four machine guns after workers resisted occupation of the Krupp motor works. The incident followed a refusal to return to duty and threats of attack. The article notes a French occupation of mines and Belgian finds of missing machinery, with strikes across the Ruhr.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Krupp
Essen
Pfroffch
Rupp Motor Works
Feuter
Finisch«Lipp
Gelsenkirchen
Ruhr
Skeptical of Confession in Wall Street Bomber Case
A Los Angeles report says details of Robert Wilson alleged confession are largely withheld as investigators remain skeptical. Wilson, once an evangelist, is on death row for murder connected to the Wall Street bombing on September 17, 1920. New York officials call the statement possibly a ruse to delay execution and request records for verification.
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Hy Associated
Prena
Los Angeles
Cal
Robert Wilson
Wall Stret
New York
Wilson
Fle
Melson bill approved tax on Texas sulphur production
The Melson bill, approved by the governor, imposes a 2 percent occupation tax on sulphur produced in Texas and becomes effective 90 days after adjournment. It is expected to raise about 500000 dollars per year for the state.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Investigation Ordered Into Controversy Between Randle and Conger
Secretary Weeks ordered Major General Eli Welmick to conduct an official inquiry into the dispute within the 20th Infantry at Texas. Captain Edwin Randle sues Col. Arthur Conger for 100 dollars and accuses him of defaming Randle's wife by remarks attributed to Conger. The investigation follows Mrs. Randle's letter detailing the alleged harm.
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Associated Press
Wahington
Weeks
Eli Welmick
Army
Arthur L. Conger
20Th Infantry
Texas
Edwin Randle
Conger
Randle
Congur
Supreme Court Reform Advocated By Senator Fess
Washington March 31 Senator Fess Republican of Ohio urged changing judiciary procedure to require six of nine Supreme Court justices to strike down a federal law. He argued current five to four rulings can void acts by a narrow vote and reduce the court to a single umpire.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Fess
Ohi
House
Senate
Prominent Gary Officials Convicted in Liquor Conspiracy Case
A Gary and Lake county group charged with conspiracy to violate the Volstead act was tried in Indianapolis. Prominent defendants include Roswell Johnson mayor of Gary William Olds Lake county sheriff William Dunn Gary city court judge and B Lucas attorney. Seventy indicted last December five pled guilty one was nonprosecuted seven not arrested. Fifty-Five of the remaining sixty-two were convicted today.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Gary
Lake County
Indiana
United States District Court
Roswell Johnnson
William Olds
William Dunn
B. Lucas
Republican City Committee
Ifty
Fire at Bolling Field destroys lab and planes
A fire at Bolling Field today consumed the photographic laboratory a hangar and two airplanes. Damage to war contract records stored in the building is not yet assessed. No serious injuries reported.
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Washington
Bolling Field
Injured by Train Near Dallas in Wagon Collision
Dallas March 31 Leroy Davis 20 and a farmer were struck by a passenger train while in a wagon. The wagon was dragged about 50 feet and both were taken to a hospital with probable mortal injuries.
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Dallas
Texas
Leroy Davis
FLOG WITNESS IN TEXAS CASE
Denton Texas March 31 Paul Merritt 22 married of Dorado Ark was seized by unidentified men carried to an isolated point and flogged He was a defense witness in the Barney Cloninger criminal assault case sentenced to five years The attackers warned him not to testify falsely Merritt said he testified truthfully Officials believe outsiders carried out the attack
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Denton
Tex
Paul Merritt
Dorado
Ark
Barney Cloninger
Elis
Merritt
Not Yet Executed: Butchavitch Death Sentence Stands
Moscow reports that at 5 PM the death sentence on Vicar General Butchavitch remained uncarried out after a plea for clemency was denied.
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Moscow
Butchavitch
Fifth Death Sentence In Texas Pending Appeals
Waco Texas March 31 Roy Mitchell the negro condemned and sentenced to death for the killing of Harrell Bolton will not face trial in additional cases. Eight complaints cover charges from attempted assault to murder and criminal assault but few appear likely to be tried. The county attorney said if appealed he would push to advance the cases on the higher court docket.
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Waco
Texas
Roy Mitchell
Harrell Bolton
Mitchell
Attottorney
Bandits in Custody After Houston Holdups
Houston officers hold two alleged bandits as a third is sought after two late night robberies. Lee Robinson was robbed of $8 and $50 in checks while Irwin Gillan was targeted and shot in the right leg as the trio fled.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Lee Robinson
Irwin Gillan
Gillan
Conceded Smiling Sun Brightens Easter Weather Outlook
Chicago forecast indicates a smiling sun will temper a wintry mood as a cold wave looms east of the Mississippi and below normal temperatures west of it. Overall the Easter outlook favors a cool reception across the United States.
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Chicago
Middle West
Mississippi
United States
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