Senate Debates End Fight Over Treaty Ratification
Republican and Democratic senators clash over the treaty as Borah moves to take up article ten and White House officials weigh a possible conference with President Wilson. Key figures include Simmons Glass Lodge Hitchcock and Borah amid warnings that ratification may hinge on a bipartisan compromise and executive views.
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Senate
Wilson
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Simmons
North Carolina
Democrats
Gras
Borah
Daho
Hitchcock
Nebraska
United States
League ‘of Nations
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Virginia
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Boxing Showcase Returns Home With Leonard and Frambit
In Angeles California on a Saturday night, former heavyweight champion Ren ny Leonard headlines two exhibitions. Opponents include Frambit and Frankl with referee Ryle presiding for both bouts.
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Cal
Renny Leonard
Lyehtwel T
Bonagit
Hia
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Frambit
Frankl
Callaares J
Yehe ‘Ryle
Extension granted for returns and penalties
An extension of three days was granted for returns. A person with a 1919 incorporation is involved. The case discusses amounts from 1000 to 2000 dollars, with marriage affecting the sums. The notes imply a legal or tax matter seeking clarification on payable amounts and conditions.
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Marrie d
Campaign Fatals OF Newberry Were Not Completed
GRAND RAPIDS Mich March 7 Why the Blair report of the Newberry senatorial primary campaign receipts and expenses was incomplete was discussed on the witness stand Saturday in the elections conspiracy trial by Paul King campaign manager He said every outstanding obligation of the committee must be included in the filing with the state of September 6 1918 He described strenuous efforts by subordinates to meet the order Frank Emery fainted from exhaustion and others frantically worked to complete the records King said the report was not finalized when Frank Blair the treasurer signed the affidavit and that he left for vacation and New York before further attention could be given to the matter until mid October
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Blair
Newberry
Paul ‘King
Wien
King
Frank Emery
Tothen
New York
Attempt To Stabilize Prices For 6 Months
Chicago March 7 A campaign began Saturday among building men to stabilize prices on all materials used in home building for at least six months A plea was made for wage stabilization Edward Hines head of a lumber company announced the movement He said he is sending circulars to his trade that lumber prices will not rise for six months possibly a year All lumber will be sold at present price level with reductions possible if feasible Other lumber dealers in the section including Chicago and area brick dealers joined in the plan
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Chicago
Edward Hines
WANTS HAYS TO CONDEMN ASSEMBLY PROCEEDINGS
Albany March 7 Republican Assemblyman William Amos of New York urged Will Hays to publicly declare that the Republican party disapproves of the State assembly actions to unseat five Socialist members. Amos said the party has always held the ballot box as the concrete typification of government ideals.
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N. Y
William ©. Amos
New York
Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Republican Party
State Assembly
Assemblyman
Amog
Further Eff Efffor Amended Court Martial Debate
Representative Johnson of South Dakota warned that existing court martial regulations are atrocious and subject every army member to the whim of officers. He said amendments will be pursued next week when the House considers the army re organization bill. The remark came Saturday.
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Washington
House
Bill
Johnson
South Dakota
Deviled Olive Relish Traced to Nebraska
Lincoln Nebraska March 7 Ten cases of deviled olive relish bottles said to be of the same lot that caused botulism poisoning at Richmond California have been traced to a Beatrice Nebraska wholesale concern via telegram to the state pure food bureau. State food inspectors were sent to prevent any of the shipment from reaching consumers.
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Lincoln
Richmond
Calif
Beatrice
State
Conaumeré
Hoover Declines California Presidential Nomination Request
A telegram from Herbert Hoover to the Democratic state committee states he is not a candidate and cannot approve use of his name in the California presidential primary. The message, read by Gavin McNab, expresses appreciation for the honor but affirms he will not permit nomination.
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San .Prancesco
Calif
Bla
Herbert Hoover
California
Gavin McNab
Democraticstate
Herbert’ Hoover
Final labors final plan from industrial conference
The second industrial conference ends after eighty sessions and submits a final report to President Wilson. It proposes hours, wages, women and children in industry, unemployment solutions, and collective bargaining. It keeps the national and regional boards, seeks to prevent disputes, and suggests shop organizations for voluntary adjustments.
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Washington
Wilson
National. Industrial Board
Herbert Hoover
Boston Sugar Broker Explains Price Cut Delay
Boston reports no retail sugar price cut before April amid refinery price moves. Wholesale bulk price holds at 14 to 15 cents while deliveries lag due to a storm. Retail prices around 17 cents in cartoons and bulk, yielding thin margins for grocers.
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Boston
Depth Bomb Inventor Sought After Disappearance
Chicago and Detroit police hunt for Angelus Casten chemist and depth bomb inventor of the wartime propulsive mine after a postal card hinted he planned to leave for Washington. Reports say Casten may have been accidentally killed by a train near Detroit. Detroit coroner says no death yet on file.
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Chicago
Detroit
Angelus
Casten
International Irrester Company
United States
Mabel Nielson
Washington
Identification Company of America
Embargo and Express Strike Shake Chicago Area
The Sep Express strike led by REB Shepherd disrupts Chicago and Western Lakes division. More than 500 workers walk out demanding $350 monthly raises. District Attorney Clyne probes legality under new transportation act. John R. Abbott and Grover Milan seek to avert the walkout, and Shepherd’s faction forms a new union while Bollinger warns members against joining.
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Ahcrease
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Clyne
John R. Abbott
Grand Lodge
Chicago
Grover
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Shepherd
R. E. Gunder
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Abbott
R._E. Shepherd
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Bredman
Express Company
Express
Bernstorff Explains American Policy To Students
Berlin March 6 Count Von Bernstorff former German ambassador at Washington says Germany must confront the postwar issue where President Wilson left it and argues the Versailles settlement may mark a bygone era. He warns against negotiating treaty revisions with individual powers and says Germany should show willingness to join the League without begging. He notes American focus on the presidential election and cautions that supporting the current U.S. stance could strengthen the Entente against Germany.
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Wilson
Count von Bernstorff
Washington
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Versailles
von Bernstorff
Germany
United States
League
Russians Protest Bolshevik Concessions at Embassy
Washington March 7 A solemn protest to the program council by Russians from across political lines was made public at the Russian embassy. The memorandum declares the Russian people will never submit to Bolshevik domination and its negation of liberty and civil rights.
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Washington
Russia
Kolchak Memorial Service Held in Washington
Memorial services were held in Washington on March 1 with attendance by representatives of the diplomatic corps. The event honored the memory of Kolchak, who died on February 7, with funeral rites conducted by the Bolsheviks at headquarters.
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Washington
Diplomatic Corps
Fea Wea
Belchaee Wie
Bolehevikt
Rau
Population Growth From 1920 Census Announced
Washington reports 1920 census figures showing Toledo Ohio at 243100, up 44.3 percent since 1910, and Charlotte North Carolina at 46318, up 362 percent. Charlotte is the first NC city to be fully compiled, while Toledo ranks third in Ohio behind Cincinnati and Lima with notable increases.
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Washington
Census “Bureau
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Ohio
Charlotte
N. C
Toledo
North Carolina
Tolédo
Ohio City
Cincinnati
Lima
Government Urged to Buy All Liquor Stocks
Westerville Ohio March 7. Anti-Saloon League calls for federal purchase of all bonded whisky stocks to remove temptation to evade prohibition. Ernest H. Cherrington, secretary, urges buying whisky at cost, converting it to denatured alcohol for growing demand.
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Westerville
Ohio
Anti-Saloon League
League
Ernest H. Cherrington
United States
Clever Bank Fraud Stopped In Chicago
Chicago police halted a fraud scheme involving two men and a woman using a forged American Bankers Association telegram book to divert funds. The trio named W. M. States, George Matthews, and Margaret Hamilton claimed to be States wife. Police believe they staged nationwide fraud and may have stolen thousands.
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Chicago
American Bankers’ Association
W. M. States
George Matthews
Margaret Hamilton
States
Fresh Irish Tragedy Feared By Britain
London reports a Dublin dispatch warning that the Irish situation could worsen with increased martial law risking a fresh tragedy. The dispatch accuses a Dublin Castle clique of trying to recruit Ireland’s youth to break Sinn Fein morale through bloody repression, though Sinn Fein leaders now avoid provocation.
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London
Graphic
Dublin
England
America
The
Dublin Castle
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Noted Book Collector Dies Of Heart Disease
New York March 7 George D Smith millionaire book collector and dealer died of heart disease Thursday in his book shop. He was a prominent figure in book auditing and was known for paying high prices for rare editions. He recently paid 75000 for the original copy of Shakespeare's Venus and Adonis in London, a purchase made for Henry E. Huntington whom he represented at many sales.
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New York
George D Smith
Smith
London
Henry EB /Huntington
Explorer Fritdjof Nansen to head commission for Soviet Russia
Diplomatic circles in Paris report Dr. Fritdjof Nansen, famed relief explorer, will be named by the League of Nations Council to head a commission to inquire into conditions in Soviet Russia. If appointed, the Nansen commission may stay over three months and will include twelve members from allied and neutral countries.
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Paris
Fritdjof Nansen
Russia
Council
League of Nations
Nansen
Thompson Disclaims Intention to Thwart Primary Law
Chicago mayor William Hale Thompson issues a letter denying any plan to alter delegate selection for the Republican state convention. He defends free expression by party members and opposes unit delegation, urging ward and district level quotas to the state convention.
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Thompson
Chicago
William. Hale ‘Thompson
Mlinois
Frank L.smith
State Central
Tee
Cook County
National Campaign on Drug Habit Begins
Chicago March 7 officers of the internal revenue department announce plans for a national campaign against the drug habit. Charles Rogers, assistant supervising collector, says reorganization of field deputies is under way to enforce the Harrison anti drug act. He cites alarming increases in drug victims and smuggling traffic.
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Chicago
Internal Revenue
Charles Rogers
Washington
Rogers
Weather Outlook for Great Lakes and Mississippi Valleys
Forecast for the week beginning Monday from Washington predicts generally fair weather with local snow possible in northern upper lakes after midweek and frigid temperatures. Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys stay generally fair with potential snow in extreme north midweek and persistently low temperatures.
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Washington
Great Lakes
Upper Lakes
Mississippi
Missouri
Resigns as Internal Revenue Chief With Great Regret
Washington March 7 President Wilson accepted Daniel C Roper's resignation as commissioner of internal revenue with great regret in a letter praising his service in many years of difficult posts. Roper said he wished to re enter private life to pursue personal plans.
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Washington
Daniel C. Roper
Internal Revenue
Will
Roper
Allies dispatch note to Turkish government over Armenian massacres
London reports Premier Lloyd George said in the House of Commons that allied conferences discussed the Armenian massacres in Cilicia. The note to the Turkish government outlined drastic terms and possible action, while the allied commissioner in Constantinople would be informed of the decision. The protection of Cilician minorities was entrusted to France, with support from all allies.
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London
Lloyd. George
House ‘of Commons
Cilicia
Constantinople
Cilcia
Lloyd
Bergdorl Accused Of Deserting Country
New York March 7 Lieutenant Colonel Cresson trial judge advocate outlines the government case against Grover Cleveland Bergdoll a wealthy Philadelphia young man at Governor's Island court martial for evading the draft The issue is whether Bergdoll is guilty of desertion in time of war The government will produce testimony to show he failed to report for duty and ran away with intent to desert Bergdoll's counsel signals probable defense line Harry moved to dismiss the case arguing there was no proof Bergdoll had received sufficient notice to become a soldier
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New York
Cresson
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Governor's Island
Bergdolls
Berg. Doll
Bergdolf
Harry
Bergedoll
Loarboardi Division 32
Philadelphia
Wilson cabled Masaryk for his seventieth birthday
President Wilson sent congratulations to Dr. Thomas G Masaryk on his seventieth birthday and the Czechslovak republics national holiday. He praised Masaryks broad minded tolerance and fair treatment of minorities aiding Czechslovak state stability.
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Washington
Wilson
Thomas G. Masaryk
Czecho-Slovakia
National Hliday
Czechd Slovakia
Slovakia
Japan Not Yet Ready To Evacuate Siberia
Washington March 7 dispatches say Japan has not yet decided to withdraw troops from Siberia. The Diet discusses the issue while Tokyo indicates a possible move is premature. The government maintains force in eastern Siberia and keeps strategic railways amid Vladivostok tensions with Moscow.
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Siberia
Washington
Tokio
Vladivostok
Moscow
Sen
Tecor
Janatt
Maryland Coast Hit By Terrific Storms
Storms battered Maryland coastal regions with heavy seas and winds as residents prepared for continued rough weather along the shore. Officials urged caution while crews assessed damage and protected vulnerable properties.
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Maryland
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