Peace Bill Passes House 242 to 150 in Veto Test
The House approved a Knox style peace resolution with Germany by 242 to 150, shifting twenty votes from Wilsons side. Many Democrats split, including eleven from New York, some arguing the move was political theater amid looming Senate action and campaign season.
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Dooling
Ganiv
Goldfogle
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Puli
Salivan
New York City
Mead
Bufalo
Ashbrook
Sherwood
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Tague
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Hamill
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O'Connor
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Donovan
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Michigan
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Minnesota
Randall
California
Nicholas Loneworth
America
Thesta
Longworth
France’s Ruhr Note in London
Paris reports that Ambassador Paul Bonin in London will present France’s reply to Britain on the Ruhr advance. France reaffirms alliance ties that defeated Germany and pledges no separation from allies. It hopes the Versailles Treaty will be rapidly applied.
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Great Britain
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Britain Divided Over Ruhr Crisis Faces Uncertain Outcome
London reports reveal sharp splits among British leaders over the Ruhr crisis. Curzon’s Foreign Office sees a quick stabilizing path if French actions are allowed, while Downing Street fears drift and potential entente strain. The press largely backs the Prime Minister, with some liberal outlets opposing.
Hoover declines Democratic bid for presidency
Herbert Hoover released a telegram reiterating he would not accept the Democratic nomination even if offered, replying to Chandler M. Wood, chairman of the Democratic Etats Committee of Massachusetts, who had asked if Hoover would run under Democratic domination.
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Chandler M. Wood
Democratic Etats Committee
Bunton Uy
Berlin to Seek Damages for French Act and Ruhr Row
Paris reports Germany will hold France responsible for damages from Rhine occupation. Note cites 1920 Ruhr events, troop levels, and protests. French cabinet discusses British position, diplomats to open talks on Entente stance per Versailles terms. Belgium agrees to aid movement of reinforcements if needed.
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Versilles
Head of Kansas Miners in Jail
Alexander Howat head of the Kansas miners and District 14 UMWA was jailed by Judge Currat in Crawford County for contempt of court after refusing to appear as a witness before the Court of Industrial Relations. Howat and district officers were sentenced the same for the same refusal. Supporters surrounded him as he left the courthouse and he pledged no change in stance. Widespread strike speculation followed among miners.
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Pittsburg
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Kansas Miners Organization
United Mine Workers of America
Crawford County
Andrew J. Currat
Court of Industrial
Howat
Kateus Supreme Court
Nour
Ingman
Hownt
Thomas Murvey
Rotary
Augus Dorehy
Robert B. Poster
Bach
Britain May Quit Parley
ParisApril 10 Instructions will be sent the British representative here not to attend the impending conference of ambassadors if France shows signs of intending to continue acting independently in German affairs says Vertinax political editor of the Echo de Paris He calls this a fresh threat.
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France
Vertinax
Echo de Paris
Mrs Shants Wins Appeal In Will Case
The Appellate Division restored Mra Milla D Shants as temporary administratrix of her husband Theodore P Shonts estate, ruling the removal by former Surrogate Fowler was in error. The decision affects custody of the deceased's personal property and rejects the alleged will as invalid due to incompetence and undue influence.
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Mra
Milla
Shonts
Amanda C. Thomas
Merrel
Shows
Bowler
Justice Murrell
Powler
Wrnal
Shonte
Ehige
Fowler
Mr Shonts
Mra. Shonts
Mra. Thomas
Justice Merrell
U S Clothing Returned From Borgensfjord Voyage
A Norwegian steamship Borgensfjord was reported to have returned to port with clothing consignments destined for Norway seized during wartime. The article notes U S actions to redirect exports amid high clothing demand and wartime restrictions, referencing importers and earlier consignments from 1914 to 1918.
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Borgen
Nena
Norway
United States
New Tenancy Plan to Raise Rents Barred
The article reports a new tenancy plan being barred as lessees gain permission to recover any excess rent. It outlines the authorities allowing recovery and the implications for landlords and tenants. The measure emphasizes protecting tenants from overcharges while detailing conditions for refunds.
Ex Clerk Held For $275000 Biltmore Theft
Detectives arrest James Foye, a Brooklyn room clerk, as the man linked to a $275,000 jewel theft from a Biltmore safe deposit box. Foye, once jailed for a $200,000 forgery, reportedly confessed little while authorities trace how the missing jewels vanished despite strict hotel security and dual-keys access.
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Rogues’ Gallery
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Charles I & Co
Philadelphia
France
Elizabeth Austin
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Senate orders rail strike inquiry and labor board actions
By unanimous vote the Senate ordered an immediate investigation of the outlaw railroad yard strike and its causes. President Wilson is expected to name at once the personnel of the newly created Railroad Labor Board to help settle the dispute.
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Kitchin Stricken On House Floor
Representative Claude Kitchin of North Carolina suffered a slight attack of paralysis on the left side after speaking against the peace resolution in the House. Doctors said he was resting easy but the seriousness could not be determined for ten days. He had a prior stroke in December and showed vigor during the remarks while relying on the Congressional Record.
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North Carolina
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Aunt's Legacy Stocks Alleged By Inspector Case
Henry W. Rourke Cochran attorney for Police Inspector Dominick Henry alleged that the inspector inherited about 50000 from Bridget Rowan to explain stock transactions shown in broker records. Henry pleaded not guilty to the indictment. bail set at 2500. Cochran and Smith clashed in court over public disclosure of Henry's stock records.
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Dominick Henry
Istrict
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Bridget Rowan
Malone
Aprile
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Enright
Swann
Judge Malone
John J. Gunson
Joseph Maloney
Meary
Smith
Eugene F. McGee
Peter Gallotti
Peters Restaurant
West Ninety-seventh Street
McDonald’s
Peter
Rourke Cockran
Mr. Smith
Mexican State Seizes An American Railroad
The Southern Pacific of Mexico Railroad, an American owned line, was seized by Sonora state authorities in Sonora Mexico amid a strike. Officials say seizure aimed to break the stoppage, with 60,000 American stockholders tied to the subsidiary. The move marks a continental precedent in labor disputes.
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Ariz
Southern Pacific of Mexico Railroad
Sonora
Mexico
Tucson
Southern Pacific of Mexico
Southern Pacific Company
United States
Ac Railroad
Offigiala
Striking railroad workers threaten city food supply
A radical railroad strike spreading from Chicago to New York and then the East threatens food delivery. In Jersey City, 2000 Hadson and Manhattan Tube employees vote for a 1 am walkout, with widespread fears of service disruption as police guard tube entrances. Brakemen conductors and engineers join the strike, prompting embargoes and potential shortages for New York City.
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