Newberry Case With The Jury In Grand Rapids
Jury deliberations begin in the Truman Newberry case and eight Michigan political leaders after an eight week trial for conspiracy to violate state and federal election laws. Judge Sessions directs jurors to consider eighty nine verdicts and outlines possible findings on counts relating to campaign fund use.
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Grand Rapids
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
Newberry
Clarence W. Sessions
Sessions
Frank O. Dailey
Dailey
Senator Newberry
Judge Sessions
Turkish commander in Thrace renounces armistice
London dispatch reports the commander of Turkish troops in Thrace refusing orders from Constantinople, renouncing the armistice and planning to establish a government at Hadrianople. The move signals a breakdown in central authority and potential new governance in the region.
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London
The
Evening Standard
Saya
Thrace
Constantinople
Feisal Proclaimed King of Syria Sparks Damascus Debate
London reports the British and French cannot recognize the Damascus Congress decision naming Feisal son of the Hedjaz king as king of Syria. Prince Feisal is urged to come to Europe to present his case. Advices from Beirut note Syrian opposition to Peace Conference plans and the question of independence persists.
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London
Feisal
Hedjaz
Damascus
Hie
Syria
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Europe
Egypt
Beirut
Paris
France
Aleppo
Homs
Hama
House Approves Army Reorganization Bill For 299000
The House approved the army reorganization measure by 246 to 92, authorizing a peace army of 299000 enlisted men and 17800 officers with a 240900 combat force. Efforts to cut strength to 225000 and 14000 officers failed 222 to 115. The bill preserves the 1916 defense act framework with flexibility and adds federal recognition provisions for National Guard units.
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Washington
House
Senate
Army Construction Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Tank Corps
Chemical Warfare Service
National Guard
Militia Bureau
War Department
Colby Testifies Before Senate Panel on Secretary of State Bid
Washington March 19 Rain bridge Colby made an extensive statement to the Senate foreign relations committee Thursday regarding the information on which the committee is delaying action on his confirmation as secretary of state. Those present maintained the silence surrounding hearings but the nominee would not be asked to appear again. The committee will meet again today. Colby declined to discuss the matters discussed. Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska said Colby's statement was a complete knockout for the opposition.
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Washington
Rainbridge Colby
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Colby
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Calby
Navy submarine IL-1 crew loses mates near Magdalena Bay
Survivors report IL-1 ran aground off Magdalena Bay on March 11. Lieutenant Commander R Webb and three enlisted men died attempting to reach shore. Bodies of H S Delamaitine and H W Gilles washed ashore and buried. Webb’s and Joseph Rhauffman’s bodies not recovered. H-2 followed northward, aided by stormy night. no small boats carried. Beaching caused by misidentification of island entrance.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Lower California
Magdalena Bay
R. Webb
H. 5. Delamaitine
H. W. Giile
1-1
House Calls In Tax Experts To Assist In Solving Puzzle
Washington March 19 The House ways and means committee met with Treasury experts to tackle tax problems raised by the Supreme Court ruling exempting stock dividends from taxation. Wayne Johnson urged retroactive excise taxes on stock dividends as constitutional. Discussion touched on flat taxation but no decision. JS. McCoy placed the net loss to the government at about 35 million dollars, with members noting this did not mandate immediate legislation but urged protections against future “free” stock dividends and excessive declarations.
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Washington
Louse Ways and Means Committee
Supreme Court
Treasury
Wayne Johnson
Treasury Department
JS. McCoy
Draft Of I and R Left To Body Of Five
Springfield IH March 19 Formulation of an initiative referendum proposal for submission to the state constitutional convention was left to a subcommittee of five members by the whole committee on initiative and referendum and recall. The committee decided it would be advisable to submit the question of an initiative and referendum section to the entire convention. The subcommittee will draft an I and R article which will form the basis of the committee's report to the convention. The convention adjourned until 10 a.m. next Tuesday.
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Springfield
Dutch Torpedo Boat Movements Mystery
WIERINGEN Holland March 19 Pope here Thursday are mystified regarding movements of Dutch torpedo boats in the Zuider Sea near Wieringen where former crown prince William resides. One boat arrived Moadey but was withdrawn. Thursday another came.
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Wieringen
Holland
Zuider Sea
William
Moadey
Maryland House OKs 3 12 Percent Beer Bill With Amendments
Annapolis Md March 19 The Maryland House of Delegates passed the Jones 3 12 percent beer bill but with amendments tying its effectiveness to a Supreme Court ruling on whether states may independently fix alcoholic content of beverages manufactured and held.
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Annapolis
Maryland House of Delegates
Supreme Court
Gale Death Toll Rises Across Colorado and Wyoming
A March gale sweeping Colorado and Wyoming at 47 to 100 mph killed three people and injured one, with heavy property damage and disrupted wire communications and rail service. Victims include Katherine Christensen, 13, Denver, and C. P. Bass, Boulder police chief, among others. Kansas wheat damaged and a second blizzard hit Minnesota, crippling trains and telegraphs.
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Colo
Colorado
Wyoming
Katherine Christensen
C. P. Bass
Boulder
Cole
W. OD. Salter
Mabel Walsh
Cheyenne
Tabernash
Kansas
Topeka
ST. Paul
Minn
Central
Minnesota
Holland Criticizes Leniency Toward Kaiser in Parliament
In The Hague on March 19, deputies in the Second Chamber attacked Holland's leniency toward the former Kaiser. Socialist Deputy Schaper pressed for stronger measures beyond brief extra guards and questioned the Kaiser’s influence, while Communist Deputy Von Ravenstein accused the government of silence and implied tacit approval of the Kaiser’s arrival. The premier cited a parliament letter noting Count Hohenzollern’s pledge to refrain from politics and avoid actions involving Holland.
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Hague
Holland
Count Hohenzollern
Schaper
Aliens Held For Deportation Try To Escape Guard
DETROIT Mich March 19 One man was shot and several others injured when aliens held at Fort Wayne army post for deportation hearings tried to overpower guards. Thomas Zuba a Russian was shot in the leg and two others said to have led the breakout were moved to the county jail. Sergeant William M Mitchell said Zuba was fired upon after reaching the outer door and refusing to halt. Guards have been doubled.
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Detroit
Mich
Fort Wayne Army Post
Thomas Zuba
William M. Mitchell
Zuba
Canton Wins Opening Game In State Meet
Canton defeats CheAMBPATON 16 to 14 in a state high school basketball opener. A ten minute overtime was needed after a 14 14 tie at the end of regulation and the first five minutes of overtime. Campbell, Canton center, starred in the win.
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Canton
Cheambpaton
Maresh
Peomia High
Campbell
Alaska Seeks Soviet Government Per Bolshevik Radio
Paris dispatch quotes a Bolshevik radio report following the Berlin coup stating that Alaska’s population is seeking separation from the United States to organize a soviet government. The claim appears as part of propaganda efforts against U.S. control.
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Paris
The
Temps Today
Berlin
Alaska
United States
Berlin Under Military Control After Turmoil
March 19 report from Berlin and Paris outlines improved German situation with Ebert government back in control. Baltic troops departed after clashes with crowds. strikes continue while radicals demand disarmament and more radical ministers. Independent factions denounce the new regime as ineffective.
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Ay Associated Press
Berlin
Wilhemstrasse
Unter den Linden
Allis
Kilmarnock
Alies
Independent’s Committee
Bauer Noske
Junker
Vo Secht
von Luettwitz
Reichswhehr
Three Die in Texas Mail and Freight Train Wreck
Tenarikana Texas, March 19. Three bodies recovered from wreckage of mail train and freight train collision. No passengers aboard. all dead are believed to be trainmen. Engineer identified among the dead.
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Tenarikana
Texas
Senate Adopts Reservation for Irish Home Rule
Washington March 19 The Senate approved the Gerry reservation to the peace treaty by 38 to 36 reaffirming sympathy for Irish aspirations and hope for a self chosen government. The vote breakdown shows 21 Democrats and 17 Republicans for the measure, 16 Democrats and 20 Republicans against, with several absent or paired. The reservation links self determination to Ireland joining the League of Nations once a government is achieved.
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Washington
Gerry
Rhode Island
Senate
Ireland
Borah
Brandegee
Capper
Cult
Curtis
France
Georgia
Swanson
Thomas
Trammell
Underwood
Willams
Grand Duchess Olga Found Living In Box Car
American Red Cross workers report Grand Duchess Olga, sister of the late Czar Nicholay, living in a box car near Norvorossick in South Russia. One of three surviving Romanoff members, she toils among refugees from Bolshevik‑conquered territory, clad in rags and grateful for food and clothing.
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Washington
Olga
Czar Nicholay
Russia
Red Cross
Norvorossick
South Russia
American Red Cross
House of Romanoff
Ebert Faces Increased Trouble as Workers Move
WASTLINGTON March 19 Officials report the collapse of Germany’s military revolution leaves the Ebert government with a bigger challenge to curb the workers movement. Reports say soviets are forming in several places, seen by some observers as a double edged outcome for the state.
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Wastlington
Germany
Ebert
Kaiser Worries Over Defeat Of Kapp Men
The former Kaiser remained up late after others in the Benin fortress had gone to bed. News of the Kapp revolution’s failure reached him in the evening as days of excitement over Benin’s events continued.
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Associated Press
Amerongen
Bentinek Castle
Benin
Old Brooklyn Jockey Club Tract Sold to Real Estate Firm
March 19 New York The old Groesend race track near Coney Island was sold to a real estate firm for 678000 The ninety acres owned by the Brooklyn Jockey Club will be divided into building lots This marks the final closure of three Brooklyn race tracks under the Percy Gray law repeal Sheepshead Bay and Brighton Beach sites are being dismantled and converted into residential or bungalow developments
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Groesend
Coney Tsalng
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Brooklyn
Sheepshead Bay
Brighton Beach
Senate backs self determination in Ireland debate
Washington March 19 Senate moved toward final ratification of the peace treaty with a self determination clause for Ireland. In a 38 36 committee of the whole vote and 45 38 on the second vote the reservation was adopted amid bitter debate. Democratic leaders backed the measure while Republicans opposed it. Final ratification was unlikely to reach two thirds, despite extensive amendments and partisan wrangling.
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Fernald
Maine
McCormick
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Snoot
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Johnson
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Oklahoma
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Kentucky
Page
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Overman
Simmons
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Sterling
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Trish
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Lodge
Poly
South
Hitchcook
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