Forgan Questioned on Bank Motive in Lorimer Trial
Chicago March 29 James B Forgan chairman of First National Bank testified on cross examination in the Lorimer conspiracy case he was asked if he sought to eliminate the LaSalle Street National Bank and whether he had a motive. He said he might have, but did not admit a motive, and spoke on character versus property in banking noting 75 percent of First National assets were tied to character. The hearing touched on bank relations and the LaSalle Street Bank's failure and its wider impact on Chicago banking.
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Lorimer
LaSalle
Chicago
James B. Forgan
First National Bank
William Lorimer
LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank
Albert Sink
LaSalle Street National Bank
Forgan
Chileago
Frank
Tomayv Tave
Morgen
Pujo
Fink
Clearing House
Senate
Cleariung House
Washington
Starkey
Pmarmeros
Starkes
SRK
Munday & Cy of
Wilden
Suffrage and Dry Law Delayed in House Committee
Washington March 29 the judiciary committee indefinitely postponed consideration of every proposed constitutional amendment in the current session including woman suffrage and prohibition plus nineteen minor items. The move, 10 to, left suffrage advocates undaunted and planning another bid when the committee meets again. Dry leaders offered no immediate plans and some fear added motions may only block a separate suffrage vote.
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Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
Webb
Carlin
Virginia
Nelson
Wisconsin
Moss
West Virginia
Paris Allies Meeting Ends After Wide War Deliberations
Paris reports the Paris meeting of Allied military and civil chiefs closed on Tuesday with 37 participants. Deliberations covered war questions arranged in groups, aiming for unified decisions. Premier Asquith and Field Marshal Haig planned visits to Italy before returning to London.
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Paris
Jill
Russias
Asquith
Earl Kailehmer
Italy
London
Pistol Duel Ends Career Of Burglar In Baltimore Suburb
In Baltimore area on Tuesday two burglars Edward Carney and Ames Hardy allegedly robbed a post office in Pikesville then fled toward Station. A pistol duel with railroad detectives in the Green Spring area left Hardy fatally shot and unable to escape. Detective Melvin Scott was severely shot and another officer stunned by a blackjack blow.
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Baltimore
Lowing
Spen
Tnme
Pikesville
Edward Carney
Ames Hardy
Pitteho
Agers Station
Green Springey
Hardy
Hegan
Melvin Scott
Admiral Winterhalter reports satisfactory Guam conditions
Washington March 29 Admiral Winterhalter commanding the Asiatic fleet reported to the war department that his investigation at the island of Guam found conditions satisfactory in both administration under the naval governor and the garrison. The Cormorant will remain at Guam instead of transferring to San Francisco. Winterhalter was sent to Guam from Manila aboard the Brooklyn after complaints about island affairs and reports of poor living conditions aboard the vessel. He will sail for Shanghai.
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Wastiington
Winterhalter
Wave Department
Guam
Ishiuids
Ar. Tankemenrts
Guanto
San Pranciyo
Pacitte
Manila
Arson Suspect Confesses Slavery Fear Trigger
In Cleveland on March 20 Bessie Kemner a 19 year old waitress confessed that fear of slavery compelled her to set a fire at the Poster apartments Tuesday morning causing two deaths and eighteen injuries. She was arrested on manslaughter and arson charges. George Hanann 28 and George Bauman 28 were also arrested as suspicious persons pending further police investigation.
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Marcy
Bessie Kemner
George Hanann
George Bauman
Army Reorganization Bill Debated In Senate
Washington March 29 the army reorganization bill faces Senate debate as unfinished business. Chamberlain opens with a detailed explanation, proposing a regular army peace strength near 478,000 and an increase of about 75,000 over present levels. The bill also provides for a federal volunteer force up to 260,000 and a federated national guard of 280,000. House limits are raised by 40,000.
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Washington
Senate
House
Chamberlain
Urder
National Guard
Free Sugar Repeal Doomed In Senate
March 20 the senate finance committee ordered a favorable report on a substitute for the house free sugar repeal resolution. The substitute would extend the present tariff of one cent a pound on sugar until May 1, 1920 and was agreed on by the Democratic senate caucus. Action likely after the army reorganization bill passes.
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Wastliington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Manchester Engineer torpedoed off Waterport
Washington dispatch reports from American Consul Frost at Queenstown that the Manchester Engineer was torpedoed without warning off Waterport with two American citizens aboard. No Eves were lost.
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Washington
Frost
Queenstown
Manchester
Dispatch
Heavy Losses In Attack On French Line
French war office reports a great bombardment from Avocourt to Bethincourt west of the Meuse followed by a German assault on the Hau court Malancourt front, repulsed with heavy losses. Russian casualties in the present offensive are estimated at 80,000 along the 73 mile front.
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Paris
Avocourt
Bethincourt
Meuse
Haucourt-Malancourt
French War Office
Berlin
Tuckerton
von Hindenburg
London
Verdun
Paris-Verdun
Tancourt-Bethincourt
Woevre
Argonne
Vosges
St. Eloi
Postavy
Doherdo Heights
Ispanzo
Salemki
Entente
Pershing uses Mexican rail lines for troop moves
reports from Tex March 29 describe Gen Pershing's use of portions of the Northwestern railroad to transport American troops into Mexico. An overturned car and ten troopers of the 10th Cavalry were injured while shifting a temporary track near Casas Grandes. Headquarters cautioned this may affect negotiations with the Mexican government, as authorities weigh rail access against ongoing diplomacy.
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San Antonio
Tex
Gen. Pershing
Teddy
Northwestern
Ger Pursten
10Th Cavalry
Canine Tunnel
Casas Grar Ces
Mexico
Carranza
Pershing
Fall Stirs Up Border Rumors
Washington march 29 late Tuesday Republican senators received messages from the border about using the railroad to supply the American expedition. Senator Fall warned of gasoline shipments blocked by Gen Gavira near Casas Grandes, citing risk of fuel aiding Pershing's troops. El Paso unrest grows with Carranza forces nearby and fears of incendiarism rather than direct attack.
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Washington
Gallinger
War Department
Baker
Department
Fall
Gavira
Juarez
el Paso
Villa
Carranza
Roosevelt urges rapid United States naval build up
Washington March 29 Assistant Secretary Roosevelt told the house naval committee that the United States should regain second place among world powers at sea. He favored a larger immediate naval program, said the nation would need about 225,000 sailors in war, and noted the five year plan would fall short of this goal. He prepared to finish his testimony Wednesday morning as the inquiry proceeds toward Secretary Daniels.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House Maral Committee
United States
Germany
Daniels
England
Retaliatory act offered in house debate continues
Washington notes a battle over a retaliatory act as debate resumes with a plan to convene Thursday for final consideration and possible vote. The calendar shows an earlier meeting to align timing and permit concluding actions that day.
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Awtsston Wi
Peral
Mexican Bandit 50 Miles Ahead of Army in Parral Race
El Paso dispatches report Francisco Villa ahead by about 50 miles with Parral as a target. Americans in El Paso say Villa aims for dismounting along with Caminto Reyes’ Vilista bands, risking a sustained mountain war if he junctions with Reyes. Supplies, railroads, and base logistics determine pursuit prospects as U.S. cavalry tracks the movement.
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Army
Parral
EL Paso
Mexico
Chihuahua
Francisco Villa
San Andres
Chihuahua City
Vila
Chef
Villa
Torrecon
Caminto Reyes
Reyes
Abe
Ranch
Carranza Protocol Details Remain Puzzling
Gen Carranza proposes narrower territorial limits for the protocol and seeks to avoid disclosing how far American forces have penetrated into Mexico. Washington officials press for a limited permission covering specific roads and towns while the broader agreement would apply to all rail and transport lines in the designated area.
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Carranza
State Department
Ois
Lempany
Washington
Punston
Diplomatic Emphasis Outlines Trade Talks and Border Issues
Key diplomats push uppermost priority on diplomacy as talks focus on trade routes and border controls. A provisional plan seeks funding for relief efforts and permissions to operate in transport corridors while the de facto government negotiates terms.
High Power Radio Stations Sought Amid Turbulent Market
A scrambled clipping notes calls for more high power radio stations. Fragments reference a push by operators and a Chihuahua CCTV mention. The item hints at ongoing coverage continuing on page 2. It reads like a busy media industry brief with unclear details.
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