Party Follows the Flag In Twin Cities Rally
Will Hays and GOP leaders opened the 1920 presidential campaign in Minneapolis and St Paul with joint sessions and rallies. Kellogg and Burnquist spoke on war aims, the league of nations, and American nationalism while criticizing Creel and defending the Monroe Doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Minn
Will EI. Hays
Republican National Committee
Twin Cities
Hays
Congress
Minneapolis
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
United States
Frank B. Kellogg
Burnquist
Northwest
Reconstruction
Kellogg
League of Nations
National Committee
Nonpartisan League
George Creel
Committee On Public Information
Republican Party
Creel
Federal Committee On Public Information
Minnesota Public Safety Commission
League
Wilson
Swiss Recognition of Kingdom of Serbs Croats Slovenes
March 7 Paris reports the Swiss government has officially recognized the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. No formal boundaries were set and Switzerland will wait on peace conference decisions before further actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jugo-Slav Committee
Paris
Associated Press
Swisa
German Miners Strike Grips Ruhr Region
In Essen on March 6, about 7,500 miners in the Ruhr region walked off their jobs, joining a regional strike led by HAVAS covering mining districts and surrounding employers.
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Essen
Ruhr
New York Receives Its Own Boys After War Victory
Fourteen thousand New York soldiers of the famous 27th division, who broke the Hindenburg line, return aboard the Leviathan and Mauretania to praise from Maj. Gen. John F. O'Ryan and Mayor Hyland. Brig. Gen. Palmer E. Pierce touts American troops as decisive factors in the war, crediting discipline and high ideals. Pierce notes the Second Army Corps, comprising the 27th and 80th divisions, fought with the British beginning September 29 near St. Quentin.
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New York
Hoboken
Cunard
John F. O'Ryan
Palmer E. Pierce
Traer
Iowa
Mauretania
Pierce
Hindenburg
St. Quentin
West Point
Cedar Rapids
Blank Forms Set for 1918 Taxes on Corporations
Washington March 8 Blanks for reporting 1918 income for war and excess profits and income taxes will be ready early next week. Corporations not receiving blanks next week are still required to pay at least one quarter of the estimated tax by March 15. If a tentative return is filed with this payment, a 45 day extension will be granted for the complete report.
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Washington
Kahn Proposes Universal Military Training Bill
In Boston on March 7 Representative Julius Kahn of California said he would introduce in the next Congress a bill for six months of compulsory military training for every male American at age 18. He argued it would ensure a ready trained army and keep the United States prepared to fight if needed. He also expressed support for a league of nations so long as US dominance of the American continent remained unchallenged.
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Boston
Julius Kahn
California
United States
Kahn
League of Nations
Taft Speaks on Immigration Under League of Nations
Former President William Howard Taft argued in Pittsburg that immigration is a domestic issue under international law and falls within a government’s control. He urged the league council not to claim jurisdiction to mediate immigration questions, unless treaty stipulations exist between nations.
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Pittsburg
America
League of Nations
William Howard Taft
Taft
League Council
Recommend Revision of Old 1839 Treaty
Paris March 7 report of a commission on Belgium and Holland differences asks the five powers to revise the 1839 treaties now deemed useless and unfair to Belgium The plan would restore Belgium sovereignty and end its neutrality which offered no protection Holland will join discussions with the five powers soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Commission of Belgian Affairs
Belgium
Holland
Council
Cable Seizure Case in Court Headlined by Hughes
In Washington on March 8 Charles E Hughes argued before the Supreme Court for the Commercial Cable and Commercial Pacific Cable companies that Postmaster General Burleson misused a joint resolution by taking control of the marine cables after armistice. Solicitor General King denied the claims and urged upholding lower court rulings dismissing injunctions to block the transfer and merger with Western Union Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles E. Hughes
Supreme Court
Commercial Cable
Commercial Pacific Cable
Burleson
Congress
Hughes
King
Postmaster General
Western Union Telegraph Company
National Security and Defense
Prsident Wilson
State Department
Europe
Germany
Austria
O Leary admits hatred of England in sedition trial
Jeremiah A. O Leary testifies in federal court that he hated England but loved America. He explains a 1919 and 1917 campaign for an American food embargo to curb foreigners buying cheaper supplies. He defends the facts of Belgian atrocity reports as English lies yet opposes German invasion defense. He favors war with U S aims but wishes it pursued like Japan prioritizing national interests. He calls the draft act tyranny.
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New York
Jeremiah A. O'Leary
O'Leary
England
America
Germany
Belgium
United States
Japan
Artic Explorers Discover Kew Land
Fairbanks Alaska March 8 Storker Storkersons expedition spent eight months on a floating Arctic ice pack not sailing west to Siberia but drifting far north then back. Gus Mesiak reports no land found north of Alaska beyond Kennan land area. The sea pack carried passengers to near the 74th parallel with soundings above 1500 meters suggesting unknown land north of Alaska. Storkerson expects to reach Port Yukon next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Alaska
Storker Storkerson
Arctic
Siberia
Gus Mesiak
Fort Yukon
Storkerson
Mesiak
Kennan Land
Polish envoys to Paris seek peace plan on Polish Ukrainian split
From Poben March 6 Havana reports several members of the inter allied mission will go to Paris to inform the Peace conference of the exact situation between the Poles and Ukrainians in Eastern Galicia. It is believed the mission may propose severe measures to coerce the Ukrainians to cease hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Poben
Havana
Galicia
Burglars Ram Distillery, Seize 15 Barrels Whisky
Fifteen barrels of whisky valued at 10 000 dollars were stolen Thursday from the G Riesmeyer Distilling Co at 1824 Franklin avenue. Thieves used a stolen auto truck to ram rear doors and reach the upper floors, leaving inferior whisky on the first floor. Two barrels of chinaware valued at 100 dollars were also taken. linked to Krenning Westerman Chinaware Co, with trucks stolen from 1022 North Sixth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
G. Riesmeyer Distilling Co
Franklin Avenue
Gus Riesmeyer
Fourth Street
Jefferson Avenue
Riesmeyer
International Bank
Krenning-Westerman Chinaware Co
North Sixth Street
Paris Mo Mayor In Test Duck Case Hearing Tuesday
Preliminary hearing set for Tuesday in Clinton Missouri on charges that five men including Clarence Evans mayor of Paris Mo and executives of Kansas City Life Insurance shot ducks out of season. Federal agents also face charges of transporting game without a license. Attorneys argue state ownership of wildlife vs federal authority.
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Clinton
Frank McAllister
Ed S. Villmoore
Kansas City Life Insurance Co
Joseph B. Reynolds
Clarence Evans
Paris
M. S. Bodine
Madison
United States
Henry County
Missouri
Lee B. Ewing
President Wilson Praises Pennsylvania Victory On Nations Issue
President Wilson expresses pleasure at the victory in the twenty second Pennsylvania district and praises the nations league as an issue. He sends congrats to J H Wilson and notes rest and recreation aboard the U S S George Washington. The president autographs a photo for comrades and mentions following his physician’s edict against work.
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U.S
George Washington
Wilson
Twenty
Pennsylvania
League of Nations
Joseph P. Tumulty
J. H. Wilson
Carey T. Grayson
Hurley Claims Sailors Stalled German Surrender Move
Chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board said German delegates refused unconditional surrender demands for merchant ships due to fear of mutinous sailors in Bremen and Hamburg. He noted sailors objected to allied control and feared allies seizing ships by force, influencing the delegates’ stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hurley
The
Shipping Board
Bremen
Hamburg
Revolt Reported in Northern Norway and Scandinavia
A strong revolutionary agitation is being cut out in Finmark, northern Norway, by an organization aiming to stage a Russian pattern revolution. The plan includes spreading the upheaval into Finland and other Scandinavian countries, according to Kirkenais cables to Aftenposten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiana
Finmark
Norway
Kirkenais
Aftenposten
Finland
War Relics Planned for Fifth Victory Loan Canvass
Boston March 8 Orders to assemble thirty five train loads of war relics for the victory loan campaign have been received by Chester I Campbell director general of the allied war exhibition. The collection will include tanks big guns machine guns aircraft and other devices used by allied and German armies.
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Boston
Chester I. Campbell
Colds Cause Headaches and Pains Relief Tablet Note
An oval package touts Peverish headaches and body pains from a cold relieved by LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets. It claims there is only one Bromo Quinine and features FE. W. GROVE'S signature on the box. Price listed as 30c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. W. Grove
Missouri bill amended to favor veterans in court work
Jefferson City March 5 an amendment added in the closing hours of the debate on the workmen s compensation bill requires all members of the workmen s compensation commission and all employees to be honorably discharged soldiers sailors or marines This provision blocks Governor Gardner from naming former Senator Alroy S Phillips as a commissioner Phillips who authored the bill has long campaigned for passage He had been the choice of leading labor representatives and was seen as the likely commissioner The Norman amendment passed almost unanimously The engrossed bill would create monopolistic state insurance and bar liability companies from writing in Missouri The debate focused on whether stock and mutual companies could compete with state insurance Wagner led the fight against competition while Farris urged it the Wilkinson amendment removing state insurance was withdrawn after a vote showing house support for state insurance The weekly compensation was lowered from 24 to 18 Labor groups opposed the cut and Speaker O Fallon urged the lower maximum to win Republican support
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Jefferson City
Workmen's Compensation Commission
Gardner
Alroy S. Phillips
Phillips
Norman
Stoddard County
Parker
St. Louis
Missouri
Wagner
Workmen's Compensation Committee
Farris
Phelps County
Wilkinson
Organized Labor
O'Fallon
Social Notices From Griggsville Iowa And Nearby
Miss Alice Siireh hosts Lewman Missionary society while residents relocate and visitors arrive in Griggsville. Lee A. Gould returns from overseas and expresses renewed patriotism. Lucille Goings wed Clyde Jones at 8 p.m. with Rev. J T Stretton officiating. Edith Bartlett serves as bridesmaid. Oswell Brown best man. Newlyweds plan a brief honeymoon and will reside with the bride’s family. Local couples host, travel, and celebrate as community life proceeds.
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Alice Siireh
Lewman Missionary Society
M. EK
Loren Hyde Hag
Yates
Timothy Plummer
J. E. Lewman
Harry Lewis
Forrest
Til
Lawis
Henry Collins
Lee A. Gould
United States
Alice Shoemaker
Sherman Hoyt
Mavana
FE. J. Gray
Beverly
Lloyd Phillips
Mary Hatch
Pittsfield
Tressa Mulady
L. B. Elledge
Tolbert
Chanute
Kaw
Joseph DeLess
Clayton
Sturvey
Leslie White
Wyoming
Irving Pennock
Navy
Moline
Ann Fthodes
Dunneway
The
Odd Fellows
Wells Ham
Ray Thackuray
Ozabea
N. C
Mia
Leeds
Canton
Addie Edwards
Abraham Goings
Lucille
Clyde Jones
J. T. Stretton
M. I. Church
Edith Bartlett
Oswell Brown
Oxville
Jacksonville
la Grange
Charlea
Russian Rule Under Terror Warned By Martusaine
G A Martusaine, posing as a Russian peasant and Russian government representative, told the senate propaganda committee the United States and the allies should aid Russia by crushing the Bolshevists. He claimed Lenine and Trotzky were fanatics and that the masses would overthrow Bolshevism, citing terror under the current regime and predicting little spring grain due to Bolshevik control. He outlined three Bolshevik supports: terrorism, fake reform promises, and influx of reactionaries seeking monarchical restoration.
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Washington
G. A. Martusaine
North
Senate Propaganda Committee
United States
Russia
Lenine
Trotzky
Raymond Robins
American Red Cross
Robins
Martusaine
Mr. Robins
Red Cross
Orginal Constituent Assembly
Coxey Plans New Army Protest Against Prohibition
New York March 7 General Jacob Coxey says he will lead another army to Washington to protest national prohibition. He will travel by car and motor transport instead of marching on foot. He reports business leaders in several cities have volunteered to enlist.
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New York
Jacob Coxey
Wahington
Coxey
Germany Works With Neutrals For Peace
London dispatch claims Germany seeks peace by secret ties with neutral and pro German groups, including Dutch and Swiss, to influence terms. A Pall Mall Gazette correspondent cites high authority that Germany would moderate peace harshness in exchange for substantial commercial privileges.
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London
Germany
Paris
Pall Mall Gazette
Pittsfield Notes Local Residents Move In and News
John McKenna leases Worthington property on West Washington Street and will move in soon. Harry Branch remodels the George C. Weaver residence, aiming for a prime city home. Weaver, currently in France with YMCA work, will return soon. Miss Ethel Hanby takes a stenographer post with Williams and Williams. Charles Storck, with Taylorville ties, visits Pittsfield. City Carrier Lee Atwood returns from overseas and will resume duties. Quinten Nelson visits from Stronghurst to see his brother Charles Nelson. Dr and Mrs S B Peacock host the Hungry Bunch. Remains of Henry J Moominw of Decatur arrive for interment in West Cemetery. Alvah Tippetts goes to Quincy for work. County basketball tourney set for next weekend. most county high schools participate. Fred A Koepping hosts oyster supper for team. Mrs Earl Faust visiting Pittsfield. County treasurer busy with tax payments. deputies strained in smaller towns. County Clerk Helkey issues marriage license to Georges W Stauffer and Anna Belle Martin of Baylis. Navigation opens on the Illinois River. steamboats resume schedule between east Pike County, St Louis. Live stock and other producers shipped by water from eastern county to St Louis and Peoria.
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John McKenna
Worthington
West
Washington Street
Harry Branch
George C. Weaver
Weaver
France
Ethel Hanby
Quincy
Willams and Williams
Charles Storck
Henry J. Moominw
Decatur
West Cemetery
Pittsfield
Charles Si. Wesley
Alvah Tippetts
Pittafield
Barry
Grigesville
Fred A. Koepping
East Side Cafe
Earl Faust
Auburn
George 3. Halpin
Thin City
Pike
St. Louis
Peoria
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days
Advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures piles in 6 to 14 days. Promises relief from itching, bleeding, protruding piles, and irritation. Claims sleep improvement after first application and refunds if it fails. Includes price and refund offer.
Nine Republicans Picked for Posts In New Committee
Republican committees completed personnel picks for seven key house panels on March 8 with 45 vacancies filled split between Gillett of Massachusetts and Mann of Illinois supporters. Moore T Penn urged Mann continue as floor leader while Mondell backed Mann. no decision on floor leader yet.
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Washington
House
Representative Gillett
Massachusetts
Representative Mann
Illinois
Moore
Pennsylvania
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
Rankin
Mann
Jones Pennsylvania
McLaughlin
Nebraska
Purnell
Indiana
Riddick
Montana
Voight
Wisconsin
Haugen
Iowa
Michigan
Anderson
Minnesota
Wilson
Ward
New York
McKinley
Wason
New Hampshire
Hutchison
New Jersey
Fuller
Maesachusetts
James
Kearna
Ohio
Miller
Leguardia
Kahn
California
Anthony
Kansas
McKenzie
Ilinois
Greene
Vermont
Morein
Grago
Hull
Judiciary
Boies
Christopherson
South Dakota
Classon
Currie
Gondykoontz
West Virginia
Yates
Husted
Volstead
Morgan
Oklahoma
Graham
T'ver
Missouri
Walsh
Reaves
Rivers and Harbors
Foster
Hickey
Juul
Iinois
Layton
Delaware
Radcliffe
Strong
Kennedy
Towa
Costello
Dempsey
Emerson
Osborne
Californa
Freeman
Connecticut
Copley WN
Young
North Dakota
Tilson
Conn
Frear
W. Bacharach
N. J. Howers
West V. Radley
Timperink Cole
Fordney
Mich
Muoore
Penna
Green
Town
Laneworth
Hawkes
Ore
Treadway
Mass
Crampton
French
Idaho
McGee
N. Yu
Oxden
Shreve
Tinkham
Good
Mondell
Wyo
Davis
Minn
Varr
Penna Caveon
Stem
Wood
Ind
Noy
New Places
Denison
Ellsworth
Merritt
Sanders
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Qleary
ARTIC
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Griggsville, Ili
Senate
Pittsfield, Il
Treasury
Italy
Beleans
Gestion Indi
Bellans
Bell Indig
Park and Boulevard Association
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