Harding Returns to His Old Home Town in Ohio
President-elect and Mrs. Warren G. Harding visited Marion Ohio to spend a few hours before Washington. The train arrived after 4 AM and the couple greeted locals at the station before visiting the president-elect’s father’s home on Hast Center Street.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press Stalf
Marion
Warren G. Harding
Washington
Harding
George T. Harding
Hast Center Street
Mount Vermion Avenue
Currency and Bonds Recovered From Train Bandit Hideout
Police found 14300 in currency and bonds in a building linked to the Northern Pacific De Luxe robbery on February 18. Total recovered rises to 55270 as postal inspectors seize 10379 at Mrs Elizabeth Andersons home. Arrests include Mrs Alice Hendricks 40 Mrs Grace McRowall 22 and Mrs Anderson. Minneapolis mail clerk Z F Strong was mortally wounded during the capture.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Northern Pacific
Z. F. Strong
Capeture
Neas
Higher Freight Rates Suspended by Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a suspension of higher freight rates set to begin March 1 until June 2. The move affects routes to and from points south of the Ohio River and includes the Mississippi region. Public hearings will be held in Washington on March 7 to review the action.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
iMarch
Erstate Commmerce Commission
J_ 3
Blommer
Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Tates
Ghia River
Mississippi
Washington
Costs of Electing President 1920 Campaign Expenditures
A Senate committee report on the 1920 U.S. presidential race estimates total campaign costs at 10.34 million. Republicans spent about 5.10 million and Democrats 2.24 million with major sums by national committees and notable candidates, while some figures show expenditures by state and senatorial groups. The panel urges congressional action or constitutional amendment where needed to curb rising spending.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Senate
Congress
Leonard Wood
Frank Q. Lowden
Senator Johnson
California
Herbert Hoover
Harding
Poindexter
Coolidge
Nicholas Murray Butler
New York
Pelmer
Cox
James W. Gerard
Germany
Owne
Oklahoma
William G. McAdoo Democratt
France
Maryland
Republican Congressional Committee
Allies Prepare Forces to Enforce German Reparations
Paris dispatch reports preliminary steps by the Allies to compel Germany to meet reparations terms. French troops are mobilized, longsnouted guns moved toward the frontier, and Marshal Foch plans are reviewed in London. France aims to avoid force but readiness remains high if negotiations fail.
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John de Gandi
United Press Star
Paris
Marshal Foch
Juondon
France
London
Germany
Ford
German Reparations Proposals Stir Allies at London Conference
Germany presents two major offers totaling about thirty billion gold marks in reparations, with Britain and France pressing for a fixed total and a payback plan beyond 1926. Lloyd George signals continuation only if proposals show clear benefit, while Simons cites Germany’s capacity to pay and seeks fixed totals and extended timelines.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Dr. Simons
G Lloyd George
Simon
Lloys George
Lloyd George
Briand
Simons
Srnand
Ed. L. Keen
United Press Star
Basaage
Savoy
von Simons
Tall Silver Loving Cup for Marshall
A tall silver loving cup was presented to Vice President Marshall by the Senate as a going away gift. Republican and Democratic leaders Senator Lodge and Senator Underwood sent good wishes. A gold eyestash case a cigar holder and a box of cigars accompanied the gift. Marshall leaves Washington March 5 for a six week lecture trip and Mrs Marshall will sail for Europe May 14.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Marshall
Senate
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Alabama
Washington
Abashall
Europe
Indleness Grips Kansas Coal Fields Amid Mining Strike
Complete idleness grips the Kansas coal fields as workers refrain from labor during the preliminary hearing of Kansas Miners union leaders Alexander Howat and August Dorchy in Columbus. They face criminal charges tied to the Mine Hill strike at the Mackie Fuel Company mine in Scammon.
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Assocated Press
Pittsburg
Hon
Kengan
Alexander Howat
August Dorchy
Kansas Miners Union
Columbus
George K. Mackie Fuel Company
Scammon
Governor Signs Tax Extension Bill for 1920 Taxes
Madison governor Blaing signed the Buck tax extension bill extending payment time for unemployed taxpayers to June 1. Local applicability depends on city councils. Applicants must file affidavits with the city treasurer before March 15.
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Associated Press
Madison
Blaing
Blockade Suggested In War Between Costa Rica And Panama
League of Nations informally considers a naval blockade on Costa Rica and Panama to end hostilities while the Monroe Doctrine may require US consultation before enforcement. Battles leave 4 dead, 11 wounded as Panama holds Chirigu l province and Costa Rica reports losses. American troops guard Panama City as mediation looms.
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United States
United Press
Paris
League of Nations
Panama
League Secretariat
League
Costa Rica
Balboa Heights
Canal Zone
Leleven
Chirigul
Associated Press
Porras
Cato
Pacific
National Assembly
Poraa
Panam
Fuachio Morales
the Treasury
Coto
Toddle at wedding shocks minister and crowd
The wedding boyd to toddie replaces the wedding march as George Offerman and Miss Marie Holleran wed at Calisburo. Rev. James Eggert joined the playful scene and toddled after the ceremony as a large crowd looked on. The groom said they wanted pep rather than solemnity.
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United Press
Chicago
George Offerman
Marie Holleran
Lehenwrin
Calisburo
Wen
James Eggert
Pep
Woman Kills Tire Company Manager in Chicago Flat
Mrs. Tsubelle C. Orthwein Norton shot and killed Herbert P. Ziegler, manager of Goodyear Tire and Rubber, at her 518 Surf Street apartment after a quarrel sparked by alleged infidelity. Police reports say she then confessed, attempted suicide, and was found clad in a nightgown before being dressed for the station. Orthwein is a Kentucky-born divorcee with a $350,000 settlement and ties to a St. Louis millionaire husband.
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Associated Press
Chio
Willerbert P. Sterler
Tire
Tsubelle C. Urthwein
St. Louis
Surf Street
Sie
Zienler
Herbert P. Ziegler
D. A. Parsons
Board of Trade
Mr. Ziegler
Mr. Parsons
Ziegler
Ken
Ey United Press
Chicago
Isabella C. Ortiiwejn
Herbert Zeigler
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Nieve
Gold Coast
Dougherty
Orthwein
Kennucky Belle
Wreck Inquiry Touches Four Bodies in Indiana and Michigan
Indiana Porter officials identified four bodies from the Porter Niles wreck involving a Michigan Central and New York Central train. Of 35 bodies sent to Chesterton, 38 identified, with two still unknown, as investigators in Porter and Chesterton pursue cause and right of way disputes.
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Drcus
Porter
Ind
Michigan Central
New York Central
Alichigan City
Chesterton Morgue
Theodora Trustins
Chicago
J. Q. Martin
Indiana Public Service Commission
Porter County
Seipel
Joseph Cook
Charles Whitehead
New York Central Officies
Long
Block
Michigan Gentry
Aichigan Central
York Central
Ralia
Chetterton Morgue
Dorothy Langin
Cleveland
Mre
Lillian Waggoner
Battle Creel
Mich
Grayson Ordered to Capital Dispensary
Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, physician to President Wilson, has been ordered by the Navy Department to duty as officer in charge of the naval aide dispensary in Washington, D. C. The appointment places Grayson under authority in the capital.
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Washinton
S. C
Cary TF
Grayson
Witton
Navy Department
Naval
Man Dies After Gasoline Fire At Home
John Mariette aged 64 dies in hospital from burns after using gasoline to start a kitchen fire. His clothing caught fire and he jumped into a nearby river to escape. He was rescued but later died. He leaves a widow with two children.
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John Mariette
Teas
Land
Arx Stildren
Congress in Session Sees Naval Appproval Debate and Hearings
Senate continues discussion of naval appropriation bill while judiciary subcommittees resume hearings on charges against Attorney General Palmer and foreign loans. Irrigation panel debates dam on Yellowstone River. House judiciary weighs impeachment charges on land. Post Office committee probes aerial mail claims. Interstate commerce panel discusses bridge bill.
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Senate
Judiciary
Palmer
Judiciary Subcommittee
Yellowstone Univer
HOUSE
Judiciary Committee
Landis
Post Office Commitittes
Interstate Commerce Committee
Conseiders
Governor Blaine Outlines Wisconsin Finance Crisis
Madison Governor John J. Blaine outlines Wisconsin financial peril with receipts over two years $16.06 million below expenditures and property taxes rising sharply. He calls for income tax revenue, limit emergency board powers, consolidation of boards, and tighter controls on commissions and spending.
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Associated Press
Madison
John J. Blaine
Wisconsin
Pht
University
Board of Control
Iask
Blaine
Normal Schools
The
Conservation Commission
Tilaine
League Invites U S to Send Rep to April Meeting
Paris reports the League of Nations council invites the United States to send a representative to its April meeting. The U S embassy wired Washington with the reply and Japan signals willingness to let U S control Yap cables if a just compromise is reached.
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League
U. S
Associated Press
Paris
Council of the Leagus of
United States
Washington
Yap
Supreme Council
Japan
Tenry Wood
United Press
Taris
America
Paron Ishii
League of Nations Council
Ishii
Jatiun
Em Tod
Wired Supreme Council
Noted Candy Woman Dies at Madison
Fannie A. Ashard longtime candy stand operator in the capital dies at her Madison home after twenty five years of public service known to legislators and capital workers as Mat Ash. Her career included working at the capitol during Governor Peck’s term.
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Avanciated Preas
Madilacn
Vela
Fanniie A. Ashard
Rapito
Peck
Woman Kills Wolf With Ax in Hog House
Mrs. Bert Fetters, of Groton, armed with an ax, fought and killed a large grey wolf after cornering it in a hog house. A dog pack had been tiring the animal when she joined the chase.
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Associated Press
Groton
Bert Fetters
Arma
Alarge Grey Wolf
Blaine argues against extra property tax plan
Governor Blaine urges no general property tax increase and proposes a surtax on income to mend Wisconsin’s finances. He warns of large upcoming deficits, calls for economy and consolidation, and criticizes over-allocations while noting rising property taxes over six years.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
John J. Blaine
Blune
Sre
Blaine
Soldiers' Recognition Fund
Das. Filses. Mure 1. Gin Poreesst for Wisconsin-estly clouds
Observation notes discuss Wisconsin weather with cloud cover and temperature trends. References to forecast, temps, and patterns describe a mutable sky and potential changes across days.
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Wisconsin
Remaths
Loney
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