US Warns Panama and Costa Rica Over Central America Tensions
Washington reports say the United States will not tolerate Panama's obstinacy over the White award and possible hostilities in Central America. Officials indicate both Panama City and San Jose were informed while seeking peace on the isthmus.
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United States
Central America
Washington
Panama
Costa Rica
Mipan
Panama City
San Jose
Isthmus
Made in the Carolinas Exposition Planned for September
A two weeks exposition to showcase manufacturing in the Carolinas will be held in September in Charlotte. More than 2,000 manufacturers from across North and South Carolina are expected to participate and display various industries to the world.
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Carolina
Charlotte
N. C
Carolinas
States
Alliance members pledge joint war over Panama crisis
Washington and Central American nations Guatemala Honduras and El Salvador promise to declare war with Costa Rica against Panama if Costa Rica deems it necessary over the disputed boundary, according to official advices received.
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Panama
Washington
Guatemala
Honduras
Salvador
New
Central American Union
Costa Rica
Gary Favors Publicity Urging Regulation at U S Steel Meeting
Elbert H. Gary chair of United States Steel Corp told stockholders at the annual meeting he favored publicity regulation and reasonable control of business through government agencies and saw possible antidote to the labor union probe as a solution.
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Gary
New York
Elbert H. Gary
United States Lives Corporation
Vatican Denies Mediation for German Reparations
The Vatican formally denies reports that it would serve as intermediary between Germany and the United States for presenting German reparations proposals. The denial emphasizes that no such mediation is planned or authorized by the Holy See.
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Vatican
Rome
Germany
United States
Bergdoll Escape Investigation Ordered by House
The House adopted a resolution authorizing an investigation into Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, the Philadelphia draft evader who fled to Germany, after brief debate and without opposition.
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Bergdoll
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Philadelphia
Germany
House
Decline in Foreign Trade Reveals Sharp Drop
The Department of Commerce reports US foreign trade last month fell by about 750 million dollars compared with the same month a year earlier, highlighting a notable year over year drop in international commerce.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Viviani Optimistic On American Co Operation in Europe
Rene Viviani departs America this week to report to France and Europe that prospects of American cooperation in Europe are not as dim as outsiders believe. He aims to reassure partners and stress measured commitment amid wartime diplomacy.
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Viviani
Washington
Rene Viviani
America
France
Europe
Oil Price Hike Announced by Pittsburgh Agencies
Principal purchasing agencies announced an increase in crude oil prices here. The rise ranged from 10 to 25 cents per barrel in the latest adjustment.
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Pittsburgh
Shells 15,000,000 Years Old Found in Marlton Pits
Shells declared 15,000,000 years old have been discovered in marl pits in Marlton New Jersey by Prof. John H. Ruckman a federal geologist and engineer.
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Marlton
N. J
John H. Ruckman
Federal
Children to Meet Mrs. Harding in Washington Conference
Mrs. Harding will receive delegates from the annual child welfare conference of the National Parent-Teacher associations in Washington on April 25. The announcement comes from Mrs. W. H. Sawyer. The article notes the Senate plans to tackle the tariff bill, referred to as the emergency or farmers tariff bill.
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Harding
Columbus
Ohio
National
Parent-Teacher Associations
Washington
W. H. Sawyer
Senate
Chile Receives First Dreadnaught La Torre at Valparaiso
Arrival of Chile's 29 000 ton dreadnaught La Torre once the Canada of the British navy and three destroyers at Valparaiso sparks comparisons of sea power among Argentina Brazil and Chile in the press.
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Chile
Valparaiso
la Torre
Canada
Argentina
Brasil
1000 Irish Emigrants Set to Sail from Queenstown
Dublin reports nearly 1,000 emigrants embarked for the United States aboard ships from Queenstown amid reports of attacks on the constabulary. A grisly case is noted as Ireland’s first woman murder in the current unrest. a woman from Scotstown, Monaghan, was shot dead near the river Denk.
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Dublin
Queenstown
United States
Ireland
Scotstown
Monaghan
Abot
Constantinople
Henry B. Wack
Burdizag
Asia Minor
Henry EL
Sir Vickars
Arthur Edward Vickars
Ulster King of Arms
Listowel
I. R.A
Executive Appointments in Washington
Peter A Day of Rhode Island now minister to Salvador was nominated by President Harding to be Minister to Romania. Frank White of Valley City North Carolina was committed to be treasurer of the United States.
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Washington
Peter Augustus Day
Rhode Island
Sabvador
Harding
Romania
Frank White
Valley City
N. C
United States
World’s Debt to the U S Surges Toward $20 Billion
The world’s debt to the United States nears 20 billion dollars, enough to fund government operations for five years. Foreign governments owe the U S about 13 billion, with interest at five percent totaling nearly 1 billion annually, the annual payout to holders of liberty bonds and victory notes.
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U. S
Washington
United States
Washington Rail Board Lets Local Rules Move Forward
The United States Railroad Labor Board directed railroads and employees to confer on new working rules by July 1, aiming to reach an agreement satisfactory to all. The plan preserves eight hour day and worker organizing rights while limiting national application of many rules. The decision affects 18 unions tied to the railway sector and was urged after prior proposals by W. W. Averbury.
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Washington
Oth
United States Railroad Labor Board
Railway Department
American Federation of Latur
Seral
W. W. Averbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Resolution to admit women into Knights of Pythias group in Greenville
A resolution to allow women to join the Knights of Pythias fraternal organization will be introduced at the supreme lodge meeting in San Washington this year. The report also mentions efforts for rate reductions, freight issues on Georgia water, and a note about a newly married couple linked to an overseas soldier.
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K. P's
Greenville
S. C
Ieee Knights of Pythias Fraternal Organization
Supreme Lodge
San Washington
Francisco
Louis J
Georgia Water
Bristow
Bvlons
Clark
Interstate Commerce Husband Out of Luck
Commission, and Southern
Gertrude Nauschler
Zanesville
Ohio
Dog Buried With Man in Unmarked Grave
In Orlando Florida the body of George H Bryant aged 00 was found in an unmarked grave. A pet dog that belonged to Bryant was uncovered buried with its master’s remains.
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Orlando
Fla
George H. Bryant
Mr. Bryant
Price Cuts on Sheet Iron by American Sheet and Tin Plate
The American Sheet and Tin Plate company, a United States Steel subsidiary, announced price reductions on sheet iron. The cuts range from 7 to 14 dollars per ton across different products.
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New York
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
United States Steel Corporation
Russian gold cached in United States for leaders
Report states millions in Russian gold are being stored in the United States to be used by Russian leaders if they are forced into exile after a counterrevolution.
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London
United States
Improvements at Camp Glenn Under Inspection
Major Gordon Smith assistant Adjutant General flew from Raleigh to Moorehead City to inspect Camp Glenn improvements ahead of the national guard encampment in July. The visit aims to ensure readiness and progress for the event.
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Camp Glenn
Raleigh
N. C
Gordon Smith
Moorehead City
National Guard
Fire devastates Hakodate housing in Japan blaze
A colossal fire in Hakodate Japan destroyed about 40 000 houses before officials contained the blaze. Reports describe it as a major urban disaster with vast property losses and ongoing efforts to control spread.
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Hakodate
Japan
France and U S Inch Toward Yap Settlement
Secretary Hughes shows satisfaction with progress in talks with France Britain and Japan over Yap. France agrees with the American view on the island and signals willingness to collaborate on a new foreign policy. France favors a coordinated approach to mandates and opposes unilateral territorial action.
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Washington
Japan
France
Yap
Baron Shidehara
Ab Ned Supreme Council
America
Supreme Council
Hughes
Council of Ambassadors
United States
Great Britain
Progressive Republicans Renew Attack on Treaty in Senate
Republican senators led by Senator Johnson of California renewed opposition to the Columbian treaty, while administration leaders assured President Harding of ratification.
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Washington
Johnson
California
Harding
Georgia's Biggest Crop Opens May Shipments
Macon railroad officials returning from a transportation conference in Atlanta say Georgia lies will begin shipment the first week in May. Railroads prepare to move 8,000 cars, the largest crop since 1912.
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Georgia
Macon
Atlanta
Debt to Sell Cotton Plan Put to President Harding
Georgia Governor elect Hardwick proposed to President Harding a plan to use allied debt to the United States. The idea would have allied governments underwrite German bonds accepted as payment for cotton exports and held as securities against the war debt.
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Washington
United States
Harding
Elect Hardwick
Georgia
Powerful Triple Alliance Threatens Britain Over Miner Strike
London reports the Triple Alliance of the National Miners Federation, the National Union of Railwaymen, and the National Federation of Transport Workers plans to pull members from posts after miners fail to settle with owners and government. Officials warn a strike could halt streetcars and public utilities with millions potentially affected.
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London
Great Britain
Triple Alliance” of Labor
Tte
National Miners Federaton
National Miners’ Federation
National Union of Railwaymen
National Federation of Transport Workers
Alliane
England
Triple Alliance
Daily Mail
Electrical Trades Union
Hungary cabinet resignations follow former emperor visit
Budapest minister of foreign affairs Gustave Gratz is the sole cabinet member to resign after Charles visiting Hungary. The move comes as a political shakeup tied to the former emperor's appearance.
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Budapest
Gustave Gratz
Charles
Hungary
Worst Blizzard of the Year Prohibits Arma Shipments
Snow and gale conditions sweep across regions halting arms shipments amid a weather driven prohibition. The State Department seeks congressional action as counts Bethien and Stefan Bethien are named in Hungary's political reshuffle.
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Arma
Chicago
Washington
Rocky Mount
Atlantic States
Congress
State Department
Bethien
Parisi
Stefan Bethien
Archduke Joseph
Hungary
Paul ‘Toleky
Freezing Weather Hits Arkansas After Destructive Storm
Freezing weather followed a brutal storm system that swept east of the Rocky Mountains, killing many and leaving widespread debris in its wake near Little Rock Arkansas.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Rocky Mountains
Wages Cut at American Smelting Refining Co
New York The salaried staff of the American Smelting and Refining Co will see a 20 percent pay cut while the laboring class faces reductions between 30 and 40 percent. The moves reflect wartime cost pressures and company restructuring. Leavenworth Prison to house returning workers.
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New York
American Smelting & Refining Co
Warrant plan stalls blue law enforcement in Mecklenburg
Mecklenburg officers will act only on warrants when enforcing the Sabbath gasoline ban. City authorities press the anti gasoline law with fines up to a dollar per offense for ages over fourteen. County patrols outside city limits are deemed impractical, while deputies focus on warrant service.
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Charlotte
Sterli
Cochran
Mecklenburg County
Board of County Commissioners
Ilimiis
Man Found Guilty of Cocaine Possession in Greensboro
J B Wilson traveling salesman claiming Pennsylvania as home was convicted of possessing cocaine for sale and sentenced to five months on the county roads. An appeal was noted. A locked closet contained about $1000 worth of the drug. Wilson was arrested in a local hovel. Adjoining room had the closet.
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Greensboro
J. B. Wilson
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Triey
J. A. Rountree
United States Good Ronda Association
Press Congress of the World
Honolulu
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