Panama Faces Costa Rica Clash Amid Independence Drive
The March 31 dispatch outlines Panama’s border clash with Costa Rica used to bolster President Belisario Porras’s effort for autonomous governance. It details Panama’s push for independence since 1908, protests to the United States, cabinet shifts on the fiscal agent, road contracts, and U.S. naval intervention in March to halt hostilities.
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Associated Preas
Panama
Costa Rica
United States
Belisario Porray
Porras
State Department
Washington
Hay-Varilla
Toboga Island
Pacific
Bahia de Las Minas
Carrbbean
John W. Hanan
United States District Court of the
Canal Zone
Associated Press
Addison T. Ryan
Ryan
Republic
William Jennings Price
International Banking Corporation
Treasury
Coto
Golfo Dulce
United Sates
Bocas del Toro
Hughes
Walrus Hunters Paint Boats White to Look Like Ice
Report notes walrus hunters in a northern coastline region coat their boats white, aiming to resemble floating cakes of ice to approach walrus herds unseen and reduce disturbance during hunts.
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A Daily Lesson in History March 4 and 1 1732 1809 1888
Timeline items note Joseph Haydn born in Austria and died in Vienna on May 31 1809. Robert W E Bunsen German chemist credited with spectrum analysis born Gottingen died Heidelberg Aug 16 1899. Gen Washington L Elliot Union commander born Carlisle Pa died San Francisco June 29 1888. Treasury Building in Washington destroyed by fire in 1861. England recognizes the new kingdom of Italy in 1867. Captain Maclure Fenian rising leader captured in Ireland in 1867. Colorado silver mines shut down in 1892. A large illicit distillery valued at 75000 seized in Baltimore in 1893.
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Joseph Haydn
Austria
Vienna
Robert W E. Bunsen
Gottingen
Heidelberg
Washington L. Elliot
Carisle
San Francisco
Treasury
Washington
England
New Kingdom of
Italy
Maclure
Ireland
Colorado
Baltimore
Prince of Wales Reaches Panama as Ruhr Strike Rages
One year ago today on March 31 the Prince of Wales arrived in Panama while German Reds called a general strike in the Ruhr region signaling heightened wartime tensions and labor unrest.
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Nama
Ruhr
New Social Center by W C T U Neighbors in Chicago
In Chicago a ten center Americanization effort by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union introduces a neighborhood social center for foreign born residents. A training school for future workers and English language classes accompany entertainment and gatherings aimed at integrating women into American life. The WCTU denies a nationwide campaign against home brewing and emphasizes its Jubilee program progress.
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Associated Press
Chicago
National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
lSvansmon
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Prince Henry Turns Twenty One In Loyal English Fame
The third son of King and Queen reaches age 21 and is praised for popularity in Britain and across empire. Described as tall, fair haired and blue eyed, he excels in athletics, swimming, cricket, football, and boxing, enjoying freedom from royal restrictions compared to older brothers.
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Prince Henry
W M A Social Calendar and Local Meetings
Thursday the four circles of the W M A meet in the afternoon. The Revellers host a dance at Elks Hall in the evening. Friday features Camp Fire Girls gathering at 4 30 pm with Mrs Alfred Pog genpohl. Mea s Brotherhood meets at Presbyterian Church Annex at 8 pm.
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Brooks R. Dickey
Presbyterian Progressive
Synod of Texas
Brotherhood
Elks Hall
Alfred Poggenpohl
Presbyterian Church Annex
Charity Guild Sale Offers Beauti ful Articles for Gifts
A listing of members and attendees at a Guild sale outlines a broad assortment of attractive articles ideal for gifts. The event highlights the social circle of Mesdames Mussett Kehl Ben Wright Don Mims and others with many names repeatedly appearing in club notes. The item emphasizes generosity and community outreach through guild fundraising efforts.
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Kehl
Ben Wright
Don Mims
Mesdames Young
Younkin
Poster
Lusk
Mesdames Lines
Addie Shiner
McKinney
Mason
Mesdames Arkles
Adams
Anderson
Hanchett
Johnston
Addie
Jack Shiner
Fred Wright
Young
Cook
Mims
Mussett
Nearly All Presidents Were Masons Across History
Washington D. C. March 31 a golden invitation to President Harding to join a Master Masons pilgrimage to Mount Vernon recalls that a vast majority of U S presidents have been Masons. Washington's era and many patriots like Madison Marshall Adams Warren were Masons. Fifty-six signers of the Declaration were Masons including Franklin Adams Hancock and Lee. Mecklenburg Declaration and Constitutional Convention figures were largely Masons.
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Washington
D. C
Harding
George Washington
Mount Vernon
United States
Lee
Monmouth
Thomas Conway
Gates
Thomas Mifflin
Aud Revere
Robert Newman
Old North Church
James Otis
New
Alexander Hamilton
Samuel Adams
Joseph Warren
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
John Hancock
Roger Sherman
Robert Livingston
Richard Henry Lee
Mecklenburg
Former Emperor Gaarles Seeks Restoration With 15 000 Troops
Vienna reports say ex Emperor Charles proclaims a military dictatorship at Steinamanger and General Lehar could lead 15 000 troops toward Budapest to restore Charles. Horthy opposes, demanding Charles leave Hungary and backing stalled at the frontier.
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Horthy
Charles
Hungary
Lehar
Budapest
Associated Press
Vienna
Steinamanger
Teleky
Yeo
Peace negotiation effort reported by Irish primate and unionists
In Dunalk Ireland Cardinal Logue prime minister of Ireland met with Sir William Goulding and three Southern Irish Unionists to urge opening peace talks between the Irish republican party and the British government. The interview occurred in Louth. An attack on Ross Carberry police barracks left fourteen officers missing with likely five dead.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Cardinal Logue
Ireland
William Goulding
Irish Republican Party
Dundalk
Louth
Dublin
Great Southern and Western Railway of Ireland
Irish Railway Clearing House
Irish Convention
Cork
Ross Carberry
County Cork
Governor Neff Vetoes Bills Including Fire Escape and Hog Cholera Bill
Governor Neff vetoed two measures in Austin. One would exempt certain grain elevators and woodfire manufacturing plants from fire escape laws. The other would let county commissioners appoint handlers for hog cholera virus. An eight hour labor bill was filed unsigned by the governor.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Neft
Body of Lt Coney Taken Home for Funeral
Natchez Mississippi March 31 the body of Lieutenant Coney the trans continental flier was sent home today to Brunswick Georgia where the funeral will be held Saturday for the noted aviator portrayed in the dispatches.
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Associated Press
Natchez, Miss
Coney
Brunswick
President appoints Burke to Indian affairs post
The president named Charles H. Burke of Pierre South Dakota a businessman and former chairman of the house Indian committee as commissioner of Indian affairs George Carter of Iowa was named public printer and Thomas Robertson of Maryland as commissioner of patents
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles H. Burke
Pierre
South Dakota
House Indian Committee
George Carter
Iowa
Thomas Robertson
Maryland
Descartes Birthday Anniversary and Historic Post Office Opening
Today marks the 825th anniversary of the French philosopher Descartes birth and the ninety year milestone since Chicago established its first post office. Prince Henry, third son of their British Majesties, turns 21 today. The Florida League of Women Voters plans to organize at a Jacksonville meeting today.
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Descartes
Chicago
Prince Henry
Florida League of Women Voters
Jacksonville
Premier Teleky in debate with former Emperor Charles
In Steinamanger Hungary on March 31 Premier Teleky argued with former Emperor Charles over conditions for a formal abdication later. The day long discussion centered on the terms and timing of stepping down from the throne amid political tension.
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Steinamanger
Hungary
Teleky
Charles
Jugo-Slav Troops Massed at Varasdin Promising Advance
Vienna reports 30,000 Jugo-Slav troops massed at Varasdin Croatia to march on Stelnamanger and block restoration of the Hapsburgs.
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Preas
Varasdin
Croatia
Stelnamanger
Hapsburgs
Hungarian Troops Rally to Charles in Paris Report
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Paris reports a majority of Hungarian troops have rallied to the standard of ex-Emperor Charles and will march on Budapest. The message comes amid unsettled events in Hungary and European power plays following Charles the ex-emperor’s bid for the throne.
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London
Paris
Charles
Budapest
Strike in England halts pits as miners walk out
London march 31 coal miners began leaving the pits across districts as officials decided to strike at midnight due to failure to settle miners wages.
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London
Funeral of Cardinal Gibbons Draws National Clergy
Baltimore crowds join in the largest church dignitaries gathering in the ceremony marking Cardinal Gib bons funeral. The solemn service reflects historic ecclesiastical presence in the United States.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
United States
Fire hits Breckenridge again in March blaze destroys block
A third March fire devastates Breckenridge Texas with another business block burned near the Jake Hannon depot. Three hotels and multiple cafes pool houses and lodging houses were destroyed for an estimated loss around 60000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Breckenridge
Texas
Jake Hannon Depot
Osaka forms organization of women reporters
Osaka Feb 25. Women reporters from daily newspapers and women editors from other periodicals in Osaka formed a women journalist organization. They seek to elevate their social status and promote general culture while advancing the position of women in Japan.
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Associated Press
Osaka
Japan
Illiteracy Rates Fall in Three States, Census Reports
Census Bureau figures for Alabama Arkansas and Delaware show declining illiteracy from 1910 to 1920 with rural areas more literate than urban in all three. In Alabama 16.1 percent illiterate in 1920 down from 22.9 in 1910. Arkansas 6.4 percent illiterate in 1920 from 12.6 in 1910. Delaware 6.9 percent illiterate in 1920 from 8.1 in 1910. Negro illiteracy remains higher than white in both Alabama and Arkansas.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Alabama
Arkansas
Delaware
South
eDlaware
Army and Navy Fliers Move to Joint Bombing Tests
Simultaneous mobilization of the army and navy air forces is under way for bombing tests against naval vessels to be conducted jointly in June and July. Army fliers assemble at Langley Field Virginia to practice water targets while navy forces concentrate at Hampton Roads and Yorktown Virginia.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army
Navy
Langley Mkield
Virginia
Hampton Roads
Yorktown
Texas Railroads Report Profit After Months of Loss
Railroads in Texas earned money in December for the first time in several months, the railroad commission announced today. This update from Austin notes the positive financial turn by the state’s rail network.
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Associated Presse
Austin
Texas
Railroad Commission
Surplus freight cars reach record high in March
The car service division of the American Railway Association reports a record surplus of 459 411 freight cars as of March 23, up 25 000 from March 1 1919. Coal car surplus rises to 230 394, an increase of 28 000 over the prior week and 57 544 since March 1, due mainly to reduced coal shipments.
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Washington
Car Service Division
American Railway Association Today
United North and South Open Opens at Pinehurst
Golfers at Pinehurst in North Carolina prepare for the nineteenth annual United North and South Open. Qualifying rounds begin tomorrow with a large field anticipated, and the finals are set for Saturday afternoon.
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N. C
Pinehurst Country Club
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