New Bituminous Miners Deal Ends Negotiations
Central competitive field ratifies a two year wage rise of 27 percent under President Wilson coal commission terms. The pact, signed by UMW leaders and four state reps, keeps the eight hour day and adds penalties for work stoppages while settling district differences locally. Price boosts to $1.30 per ton are expected, with operators arguing public burden, while miners cite long-term wage gains and ongoing labor shortages.
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New York
Wilson
Coal Commission
United Mine Workers
S Cale
John L. Lewis
Phillip Murray
William Green
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Garfield
Ty. L. Lewis
New River Coal Operators, Association
West Virgina
Lewis
John L Lewis
Dr Wolfgang von Kapp Dictator and Berlin Street Clash
The first U S photographs show Dr Wolfgang von Kapp and Berlin street scenes after his proclamation of dictatorship and the Ebert government fled. The image depicts Grossen Frankfurter Strasse where Ebert troops clashed with Luettwitz forces, minister of defense under Kapp.
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Dr. von Kapp
Berlin
Ebert
Wolfgang von Kapp
Stuttgart
Grossen Frankfurterstrasse
Bert
Luettwitz
Kapp
Farmers Satisfied With Present Laws Opposed Tol R
Springfield April 1 Partners are satisfied with the work of the Illinois general assembly and have no desire for an initiative and referendum. Delegates at the constitutional convention heard opponents and supporters discuss I R as a check on lawmakers. Speakers included Dean Eugene Davenport and C V Gregory as the hearing continued.
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Springfield
Illinois General Assembly
I. and R
Whof
Eugene Davenport
University of Tinois
C. V. Gregory
The
Prairie Farmer
D. O. Thompson
Whinois Agricultural Society
Felix J. Streyckman
Chicago
Gregory
Wilfiard McEwen
T. and R
General Assembly
Mr. Gregory
Dean Davenport
White Mule Aids Illicit Liquor Ring Near Durango
In Durango Colorado on April 1 officials report a white mule used by a moonshine dealer to vet customers. A sign reading white mule for sale stood outside the owner’s home. Trusted buyers were offered a potent drink while strangers were shown a kicking animal to deter them. The price ensured the animal’s retention by the dealer.
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Durango
Colo
Here
Census figures reveal population shifts in 1920
The census bureau released early 1920 population data showing Grand Rapids Wisconsin at 7,243 with an 11.1 percent rise of 722. Maywood Illinois at 12,072 up 4,039 or 60.3 percent. Harrisburg Pennsylvania listed 75,017 with notable growth. Wiseman in Wisconsin reported 1,?
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Washington
Census Bureau
Grand Rapids
Wis
Maywood
Ilk
Harrisburg
Gosh
French Senate Debates Finance Measure In Lively Session
PARIS March 31 The Senate heard a lively discussion on government finances with Finance Minister Frederick Francos Marsal noting the new loan totals over fifteen billion francs and promising equal conversion of bonds and cash. Premier Millerand faced questions on confidence as former Premier Ribot warned of France’s dire budgetary state. The finance commission backed three twelfths of the budget while Doumer urged two twelfths and ending “veritable dilapidation.” Millerand admitted shortfalls but defended government effort and called for rapid financial restoration amid plans to abolish parasitic functions. Lacroix reaffirmed commission confidence but urged decisive action to prove resolve to the country and world.
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Paris
Senate
Frederick Francos-Marsal
Ioan
Ribot
France
Prenver Millerand
Finance Commission
M. Doumer
M. Millerand
M. Lacroix
Business Paralyzed By Taxes Wood Says
General Leonard Wood, seeking the Republican nomination, urged reducing excess profits taxes and other levies to avoid paralyzing business initiative. He argued for spreading the War burden over years to ease the tax load and encourage business growth nationwide.
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Cthcago
Leonard Wood
Hitness Campategn
Bualneas
Whisky Thieves Pose As Dry Enforcers Loot Lake Geneva
Three robbers posing as prohibition officials robbed the Frank Rehm summer home of $15,000 worth of whisky in Lake Geneva. They forced the caretaker to help load thirty nine cases into a truck, then fled toward Crystal Lake and were later captured by McHenry County Sheriff. The caretaker was left behind and later found the supposed official outpost a sham.
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Lake Geneva
Wis
United States Prohibition Enforcement
Frank Rehm
J. B. Grommel
Grommes and Ulrich Liquor Company
Chicago
Crystal Lake
Stewart
McHenry County
Woodstock
Rehm
Hebron
Tilin- Ois
Stutz Motor Trading Suspended On Exchange Floor
New York April 1 authorities halted all Stutz motor share dealings after the close of Wednesday’s session by order of the exchange governors. Trading on the floor and private member transactions are barred, without precedent. Stutz had climbed from 123 42 to 391, with about 110000 shares changing hands on the rise amid speculation tied to Arlen A. Ryan and rumored consolidation talks.
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New York
Stutz Motor
Stock Exchange
Exchange
The
Stutz
Arlen A. Ryan
A. A. Ryan and Company
Ryan
Mississippi House Refuses Ratification of Suffrage Amendment
In Jackson Mississippi on April 1 the House again refused to concur with the Senate on ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment 94 to 24. The session included loud protests as Democratic leaders telegrams urging ratification were read. Governor Russell did not speak. In Dover Delaware the House failed to vote on the same amendment amid confusion and refusals to bring the measure to a vote. A private poll suggested lacking three votes in the House and a Senate majority.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi House of Representatives
Senate
Russel
Delaware
Dover
Del
Delaware House of Representatives
House
Representative Hart
Hart
Lloyd
Corbitt
Committee On Revised Statutes
State House
Daniels Had Big Mental Handicap Says Adviser
Washington April 1 Rear Admiral Bradley A Fiske former secretary Daniels chief adviser testified before the Senate naval investigating committee on Daniels mental and temperamental traits affecting naval readiness in 1917 He said Daniels ignored broad questions and trusted details while deeply caring for sailors Mayo also urged a clear foreign policy to prevent future naval errors in wars past
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Washington
Daniels
Navy
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Bradley A. Fiske
Department
Fiske
N. T. Mayo
Halale
Fighting Near Wesel Reported To Berlin
Berlin dispatch reports heavy fighting near Dinslaken southeast of Wesel with Reds clashing with government troops. Reds reinforced and three artillery batteries positioned at Dortmund. transport train with machine guns sent to Iserlohn. sailors forming new companies. troops moved to Soest region amid tense border actions.
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Berlin
Reds
Dinslaken
Wesel
Dortmund
Iserlohn
Soest
Bes
House Peace Resolution Declares End of War With Germany
Washington reports the House approves a peace resolution declaring the war with the German government ended. It sets effective dates, imposes trade and financial constraints if Germany fails to notify termination, and outlines penalties for violations while preserving armistice rights.
Pickford Divorce in Nevada Investigated
Reno dispatch reports Mary Pickford’s divorce record under close inquiry by Nevada Deputy Attorney General Robert Richards. He says the probe seeks irregularities, fraud, or collusion that could lead to setting aside the decree, with action likely if evidence appears.
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Reno
Mary Pickford
Robert Richards
Nevada
Pickford
Strike May Tie Up Shipping In New York
A harbor traffic tie up was threatened in New York as the American Association of Liberty Mates and Pilate prepared action. The alert cited labor tensions potentially disrupting port operations and shipping movements in the port during April.
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New York
American “Association
Lberakty Mates ‘and Pilate
Would End War and Lift Trade Ban Resolution Urges Congress
Washington April 1 Republicans in control of the House moved a Joint resolution to end the state of war with Germany and restore limited trade, seeking speedy action. The measure, framed by foreign affairs committee members, would require Germany to notify termination within 45 days or trading would halt without presidential license. Democrats oppose executive-only war termination, while Republicans expect a veto can be overridden with a two thirds vote.
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United States
Union
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Germany
Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Porter
Girl in murder trial aids mother amid altercation
In St Louis on April 1 a courtroom scene showed Ursula Broderick, 16, defending her mother Mrs Bridget Corcoran attacked in a corridor during a recess. Ursula, already charged with first degree murder for killing Joseph F. Woodlock last April, testified she killed to defend her mother's honor. Witnesses described threats against Woodlock by his wife and daughter.
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ST. Louis
Joseph F. Woodlock
Ursula Broderick
Woodlock
Thomas P. Broderick
Details of Friction at Brest in Fletcher Staff Row
Washington dispatch reports deeper friction and factional feeling among Rear Admiral William B. Fletcher’s Brest staff during the war. Testimony from Lt Cryflag and Cmdr Baldwin at the naval court reveals disagreements over staff use and command support as the admiral faced removal by Vice Admiral Sims.
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Washington
William B. Fletcher
Brest
France
Naval Court
Sims
Joseph A. Cry
F. D. Baldwin
Fletcher
Baldwin
Carey
Baldw
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