Concession of California Lands to Japanese Probed
The state department sought a full report from the American ambassador in Mexico City on alleged Mexican concessions of Lower California lands to Japanese interests. Mexico City officials and Gen Amado Aguirre defended legality, saying concessions fell under Mexican law and touched no Monroe Doctrine issues. The Japan legation denied knowledge of any official action. A Commercial Club meeting is announced for tomorrow night, inviting all to attend.
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Robert J. Bender
Washington
State Department Today
Mexico City
Lower
California
Mexico
California and Mexican Land Company
Amado Aguirre
Development and Agriculture
Monroe
Aguirrein
Be Tollows
Los Angeles
Mexican Land Company
Mexican Lands Company
French Captured by Hungarians in War Zone
Paris reports that Hungarian Soviet forces in Transylvania attacked French troops and captured 350 men. Later the Hungarians reportedly agreed to release the prisoners. London says Britain authorized credits for Roumania to equip 160000 men as fighting continues across Ukraine Hungary and Bessarabia where soviet regimes have been set up.
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Paris
Transylvania New
London
Ukrane
Hungary
Bessara
Debs Denied New Trial by Supreme Court
Washington March 31 The Supreme Court denied Eugene V Debs rehearing of his espionage conviction and ten year sentence upheld for speech at Canton Ohio The ruling ends any further legal remedy leaving Debs to serve the term or seek clemency
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Washington
Supreme Court
Tony
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
Isleyal
Canton
Ohio
Debs Lany
Debs Speech Blocked by Officials in Toledo Riot
In Toledo on March 1 a crowd of about 5 000 stormed Memorial Ash building after being refused admission to hear Eugene V Debs. Debs was in bed in Cleveland and did not appear. A substitute speaker was chased from the stage as police arrested over seventy five rioters before releasing them without bail.
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Dia
Toledo
Memorial Ash
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
Cleveland
Thomas Devine
Miners decline joining Mooney strike in Chicago
Indianapolis report states the United Mine Workers executive board decided not to participate in the July Fourth strike. The board ruled the Mooney convention lacked authorization from the American Federation of Labor to call a general strike and said Mooney was unjustly tried. It refused to fund the league against Mooney and instructed delegates to advocate at the next federation convention.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mooney
Chicago
Thomas J. Mooney
Utted
Mine Workers of América
International Executive Board
International Workers Defense League
American Peroration of Labor
American Federation
Death of Baby Son Mira Ray Freeman Jr
A Chicago home claim reports the death of Ray Freeman Jr fifteen months old. Relatives offer sympathy as his remains will be brought to their home for interment. A light sale by local girls supported charity. A marriage license issued to Clarence Clark and Miss Bessie Dougherty in the city.
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Mira
Joelia Blackford
Ray Freeman, Jr
Chicago
Mr. Freeman
WA. 5
Girly
Feldenheimer Buiilding
Clarence’ Clark
Bessie Dougherty
Higbea
Danzig Question Might Be Settled Without Split
Berlin dispatch reports growing hope that the Danzig issue can be settled with the Allies without a break, as Polish troops are debated for access to Danzig and Marshal Foch invites a plenipotentiary to Spa for talks. German signals indicate a possible concession if Polish troops are not allowed to remain in Danzig before peace.
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Germany
Danze
Frank
Taylor
Berlin
Danzig
Marshal Foch
Spa
Easen Ta
Taurope
Berna
Mayfield Visit Sparks Family Funeral Reflections
Umuusl Lite Record Alex McCandless returns from Mayfield Kansas after two weeks. He learns of sister Elizabeth Heasty s death just before visit. Heasty, 84, lived 61 years with husband and produced 61 children, now five sons, two daughters, many descendants. Funeral attended by many relatives as Heasty family upheld Christian values. Nearby, John Riley party plans yearlong auto trip through Texas Oklahoma and California. Mrs A L Yancy in Salisbury. Charles Kunkel visits from Mexico. Mrs A B Thompson and Mrs Christine Fuessler return from Florida after three months.
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Alex McCandless
Mayfield
Kansas
Elizabeth Hensty
Chile
Heasty
Vis Auto
John Riley
Macon
Jfrs
Susie
Brunswick
Texas
Oklahoma
California
A. L. Yancy
Salisbury
Charles Kunkel
Mexico
Late Wire Flashes Aid Sought for Distressed Steamer
Washington reports the steamer Worth Pines is distressed 200 miles east of Cape Hatteras. A dispatch to the navy department states the ship is badly dis abled and has asked for immediate aid. The Pigader Cypress has been sent to assist. London notes the Evening News says Marshal Foch may order a general Allied advance along the Rhine if Germany refuses to sign the peace treaty.
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Washington
Worth Pines
Capa Hatteras
Navy Department
Cypress
London
Germany
Marshal Foch
Rhine
A Pretty Good Hero Act at Forest Park
Yesterday afternoon a crowd of children were lured by warmth and sunshine at Forest Park where Christine Hinton, about twelve, nearly drowned in deep water. Claire Corbett dived in and, with a long pole from Baker, pulled her to shore. Onlookers say the water was ice cold and the rescue showed quick thinking. Also noted were the death of Jenika Lint and the burial plans for Uncle Owen Jenkins at Sugar Creek Cemetery Tuesday. Jenkins, a longtime county resident since 1836, was highly regarded.
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Forest Park
Christine Hinton
Popelbly
Claire Corbett
Coll. Baker
Sanaty
Christine
Claire Agus
Jenika
Aurvive
Sugar Creek
Mr. Jenkins
Genowen
Tennessee
Fire at rear building causes damage from defect and chemicals
A fire in the rear of a property near Rev. Carney’s residence caused damage due to a defect and was extinguished with chemical agents. Attendees included local residents, while a funeral in Madison drew relatives from West Logan Street. Mrs Engle died Saturday at Woodland hospital. Mrs Howard and daughter visited Fayette over the weekend.
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Carney
Porter
Stater’s Fund
J. He -Cartrignt and Wite
Logan-street
Patriot's Duty to Respond to Liberty Loan Calls
Senator John W. Works of Massachusetts urges continued public bonds to fund wartime costs. He notes millions in service and billions in contracts, stressing that fiscal support remains essential despite the war's end and that taxes plus bond issues must cover expenditures until peace returns.
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Liberty
Congress
United States
John W. Works
Massachusetts
Isang
Tina
Coltare
Monroe Doctrine protections debated in league constitution
Fragmentary clippings discuss international policy and peace talks. References to reparations estimates for Germany hover around 20 to 30 billion dollars, with French and American positions shaping a near-peace outcome. Local notices mention a funeral service for Joseph He A. Sarge with interment unspecified.
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Joseph
He A. Sarge
Rev. Hey
Tery
Randolph County Tam seeks re election for county superintendent of schools
Candidate Sam B. M. Cully appeals to Randolph County voters for re election as county superintendent of schools. He cites sixteen years teaching in rural and town schools and plans to continue improving education with steady, non political leadership and co operation from school officials and teachers. He emphasizes experience, dedication, and a focus on educational work for the next four years if re elected.
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Randolph County
Panker
Assmisa Theix
Peagan
Achool
Progresa
America
Assignment of units announced for Kansas Missouri area
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a military assignment near Kansas Missouri. Mention of units 138th 1239th 130th battalions and 36th militia, with references to train supply ordnance and repair. No clear date or official source name remains readable.
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Weahington
Loch
Missouri
Kansas
Unita
Hhis
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Lawrence
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Ipatriot
Waris
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