McAdoo Opposes Abridgment of Free Speech in Farm Policy
Former Secretary McAdoo, replying to presidential nomination questions, calls for broader publicity of farm loan operations, closer producer-consumer links, agriculture representation on boards, a capable agriculture secretary, tenancy reduction, and protections for free speech, free press, and free assembly against any abridgement. He warns against restricting fundamental democratic guarantees.
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Washington
National Board of Farm Organizations
McAdoo
Secretary of Agriculture
Leonard Wood Files Candidacy in North Carolina Primary
Leonard Wood filed his candidacy for president with the North Carolina State Board of Elections ahead of the state primary.
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Leonard Wood
North Carolina
Raleigh
State Board of Elections
Department Store Workers in Chicago Hear Strike Threats
Chicago department store employers threaten to strike over pay demands. Workers in Central Street stores present wage increases as a condition for continuing to work, warning they will quit if not granted.
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Chicago
New Orleans
Central Street
Three Postmasters Sign First United States Commission
Joseph P. Connor, newly appointed postmaster of Portsmouth New Hampshire, holds a rare distinction as three presidents and three postmaster generals sign his commission. This marks a notable opening of the city post office under new leadership.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Joseph P. Connor
Charters Revoked for 32 Locals of Railway Brotherhood
W. Lee, president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, announces revocation of 32 local charters across the country for involvement in the insurgent railroad strike. The combined membership of these locals exceeds 10,000. Three American consular agents seek warships for protection in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Enlisted Personnel to Receive Increased Pay in War Effort
Supreme council in Washington discusses pay boosts for enlisted men in both army and navy as part of broader Dardanelles administration talks. U S government seeks naval protection in Mexico for citizens and property amid regional tensions.
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Army
Navy
Washington
Mexico
Mazatlan San Remo
Topulobanno
Pacific Coast
Supreme Council
Frontera
Gulf Coast
Amundson
Dardanelles Straits
Washington House
Senate
Caucasus
Wilson Receives Offer on Erzerum Disposition
Paris reports the supreme council may decide on Erzerum in Turkey with mercantile ties guiding co operation. France and Germany discuss trade treaties to stabilize markets. Erzerum’s fate could affect commerce in Armenian regions rich in potash iron coke and textiles.
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Paris
Supreme Council of Mercial
France
Germany
Dent Wilson
Comn
Erzerum
Merce
Turkey
Foreign Trade Bureau
Erment of
Zerum
Armenia
No Interference by Wilson in Wage Dispute
Washington heard arguments before the railroad labor board on wage increases demanded by conductor and switchman leaders L B Sheppard and A W Heberlin. They cited rising living costs and sought about 58 percent raises with overtime and away from home expenses. President Wilson declined to intervene while unauthorized strikers stayed off the job at the White House.
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Washington
Railroad Labor Board
L. B. Sheppard
Order of Railway Conductors
White House
Tumully
Wardmen's Association
Wilson
Italian Premier Nitti Rejects Asia Minor War Pact
In Paris Signor Nitti denounces the Turkish peace treaty and says Italy will not send soldiers or funds. He argues the Turks lose Adrianople and most territory, and predicts Turkish delegates will reject the pact without Turkish consent. The French council debate ends with the treaty condemnation and Nitti's dismissal of it as flawed.
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San Remo
Asia Minor
Italy
Signor Nitti
Adrianople
Navy officer in Cuban waters commits suicide on duty
Rear Admiral Brittain, chief of staff to Admiral Jado, shot himself in Cuban waters during a Senate debate on a pension bill. The talk focused on future costs for World War veterans and dependents, predicting billions in payments.
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Brittain
Cuba
Washington
Carlo
Thomas
Colo F Brittain
Jado
Henry H. Wilson
Atlantic
Cuban
El Centro Mayor Seeks Silence on Crime News
El Centro’s new mayor orders Chief of Police to suppress news of arrests and crimes. The mayor says sensational crime reporting harms the community’s moral tone and serves no beneficial purpose.
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California
el Centro
Calif
C. FP
Ohm
Stede
Oliver
Mississippi Valley Association Pushes Prohibitions on Strikes and Unions
At its closing convention in St Louis the Mississippi Valley Association adopted resolutions urging Congress to ban strikes and lockouts and to require incorporation of labor unions to enforce contracts. It also urged laws barring non citizens from being officers of labor organizations.
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St Louis
Mississippi Valley Association
Congress
Three Packers Indicted for Meat Profiteering in Brooklyn
A federal grand jury in Brooklyn returned indictments charging profiteering in meats against Armour and Company Swift and Company and Wilson and Company and their representatives in New York.
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New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
Armour and Company
Swift and Company
Wilson and Company
Compulsion Final Remedy in San Remo Talks
The supreme council begins discussion on what to demand from Germany and how to enforce it. French delegates push for strict measures citing missed treaty obligations and coal shortfalls. British leaders favor firm demands without further occupation and fear French leadership concerns.
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Germany
Deficiency Appropriation Bill Passes Without Dissent
Washington report says the house approved the deficiency appropriation bill by unanimous vote. It authorizes 890 million dollars for the railroad administration to wind up its affairs.
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Washington
House
Railroad Administration
Ex Premier Clemenceau Returns Home From Egypt
Former French premier Georges Clemenceau arrives in Paris after a two month visit to Egypt. He appears alert and smiling as he lands. In Rome, Ambassador Johnson is to attend the San Remo Conference for the American government but will not take part in discussions.
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Clemenceau
France
Paris
Georges Clemenceau
Egypt
Romes
San Remo Conte
Washington
Johnson
Rome
State Department
Delays Expected in Settlement of Railroad Workers’ Demands
Washington reports possible months of delay in settling wage demands of about two million railroad workers as discussions resumed between railroad representatives and unions before the railroad labor board.
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Washington
Brotherhoods
Railroad Labor Board
Sugar prices spark talks as reformers meet
In Washington representatives of large sugar refineries and the Department of Justice discussed the whole sugar situation with little action. Reports said another rise in sugar prices was possible as refiners warned of high demand and foreign competition.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Howard Figg
Merchants Urged on Child Welfare Law Compliance
State Secretary Paul Leonard urges North Carolina merchants to observe child welfare laws as inspections begin. A Welfare Commission pamphlet enclosed with the bulletin notes impending indictments for violations and praises cooperation from the Merchants Association. Laws cited include 1919 chapter 100 on child employment 1913 chapter 83 on separate toilets and 1909 chapter 857 on seating for female workers.
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Btatenville
State
Child Welfare Commission
Paul Lenoard
North Carolina Merchants Association
E. PF. Carter
The
Welfare Commission
Merchants Association
Ambassador Johnson Presents Credentials in Rome
Rome reports Ambassador Johnson presented his credentials to King Victor Emmanuel at the Quirinal Palace. He arrived in gala court carriages, continuing the ceremonial duties of the United States embassy.
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Ambassador Johnson
Victor Emanuel
Rome
Robert Underwood Johnson
Italy
Victor
Emmanuel
Taches
Quirinal Palace
New York
W. R. Thompson
United States Naval Air Station
Rockway Point
Jamaica Bay
Thompson
Francia J. Thompson
Raleigh, N.C
Rival Candidates Diverge on Presidency Claims in Philippines
In New York reports show rival candidates diverging on independence for the Philippines. Delegates pledged to unpledged Manila groups may join the nation’s push for immediate independence, with notable shifts in internal Democratic figures and a luncheon addressing legislative delegates.
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New York
Manila
Democratic Party
Philippines
Alist
The
Wood
Slowden
Nicholas
Teodora San Diko
Murray Butler
Johnson
Judgeter
C. Pritchard
North Carolina
Senate
Lowden
Delegtes
Jawa
Bers
Congress to Save Taxpayers Billions Through Reductions
Washington report says Congress will cut appropriation bills and save taxpayers about 1.6 billion dollars this year. Republican House leaders predict the savings come from the difference between requested estimates and final appropriation bills.
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Washington
Congress
House
Seccion of Sonora Draws Support From Four States
Washington reports show the Mexican secession movement spreading as Sonora gains backing from at least four states. Officials study dispatches quietly while affirming an observer role amid rising revolt.
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Sonora
Mexico
Washington
War Departments
Government seeks timber for pulp conversion program
Portland district forest service advertised for 100 million feet of timber on 10 000 acres in the Tongass national forest as the first step in aiding the paper pulp industry. The move aims to establish timber resources to prevent recurring paper famine.
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Portland
Ore
Alnaka
Portland District Forest Service
Lida
Tongass
Verdict levied against United Mine Workers in Arkansas case
Federal court in Fort Smith Arkansas returned a verdict for the Pennsylvania Mining Company for 100000 dollars actual damages against the United Mine Workers district 21 and local mine worker bodies in three Arkansas counties after a four week trial. Under the Sherman act the judgment will be tripled to 800000 dollars.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Pennsylvania Mining Company
United Mine Workers of America
Arkansas
Fedem
Amundsen Reaches Anadir trading post after long polar voyage
Nome Alaska reports Captain Roald Amundsen has arrived at Anadir on the Bering Sea east of Siberia aboard his polar expedition ship. After more than 19 months the voyage through Polar seas ends with the crew continuing pursuit of their northern aim.
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Nome
Alaska
Roald Amundsen
South Pole
Anadir
Bering Sea
Siberia
Bia
North Pole
Reed Rejected as Missouri Delegate at State Convention
Joplin Missouri Democratic state convention voted to reject United States Senator James A Reed as district delegate to the national convention and to return his name to the 11th district caucus which nominated him.
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Joplin
United States
James A. Reed
Tornado Toll in Three Southern States Tops 500 Deaths
Information from stricken areas and state governors shows 150 dead and 200 injured in Mississippi, 78 dead and 600 injured in Alabama, and 0 dead 40 injured in Tennessee. Total homeless near 500 with immense property damage across the three states.
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Birminham
Ala
Governora
Alabama
Mississippi
Misalasippi
Tennessee
Caillaux Convicted on Commerce and Enemy Correspondence
Paris reports former Premier Joseph Caillaux sentenced by the high court of commerce to three years in prison for commerce and correspondence with the enemy. Time already served reduces the term to one month. He loses voting rights eligibility to public office and faces five years forced residence.
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Paris
Joseph Cail
Council
Preaux
High Court
Mier Nitt
Senate
the Council
Joseph Caillaux
High Court of Commerce
Calliaux
Police in Indianapolis Face Large Mob After Alleged Murder
Indianapolis officials report a riotous mob of more than 2,000 persons formed after William Ray, a Black man, allegedly confessed to the murder of Martha Huff. Police Chief Kinney kept the force ready for further demonstrations as scenes of unrest settled.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William Ray
Martha Huff
Kinney
Government Upheld in 49 Cases Against Violators Pure Food Act
Federal courts recently decided 49 of 50 cases involving violations of the pure food law were upheld. One case was announced by the Bureau of Chemistry, Department of Agriculture in Washington.
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Washington
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
German Troops Evacuate Ruhr District by April 21
Paris report says Dr. Goephert head of the German delegation delivered a note to Premier Millerand asserting that the extra troops entering the Ruhr have all withdrawn from the district by April 21.
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Paris
Dr. Goephert
Foreign Office
Millerand
Ruhr
Chinese Students oppose further loans to Pekin government
Shanghai branch of the national students union and the Shanghai students union press vigorous opposition to continued foreign loans to the present Peking government. The groups represent Chinese students and many Shanghai educators in a united stance.
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Shanghai
Peking
National Students’ Union
Germany Seeks Doubling of Standing Army to 200,000
Paris reports Germany has asked the international conference at San Remo to raise the standing army under the Versailles treaty from 100,000 to 200,000 soldiers.
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Germany
Paris
San Remo
Chamber of Commerce Plans Supreme Role in Americanization
The United States Chamber of Commerce proposed at its convention that the chamber take supreme control of Americanization work in the United States, coordinating and directing the efforts of existing philanthropic and patriotic organizations. The proposal aims to unify efforts and streamline activities nationwide.
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Atlanta City
N. J
United States Chamber of Commerce
United States
New England Mill Workers Seek 50 Percent Pay Rise
Delegates from New England mill centers at a conference of the Amalgamated Textile Workers of America report back with authority to pursue a 44 hour week a 50 percent wage increase and official recognition of the union by local unions.
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Roston
New England Mill Center
Amalgamated Textile Workers of America
Striking Switchmen Reject Federal Mediation Offer
Detroit officials report striking switchmen declined the services of F C Hawley the federal conciliator to compose differences with railroads. The mediator said local railroad officials had an agreement to reinstate strikers to their former positions if they returned to work.
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Detroit
F.C. Hawley
Palestine administration to shift to civil rule
Brit ish delegates assure Zionist representatives that military rule in Palestine will transition to sympathetic civil administration. The population is cited as 700,000 with historical notes on larger populations and potential growth through improved agriculture.
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Palestine
David
Japan Demands Czech Troops Be Disarmed in Manchuria
Japanese authorities in Harbin Manchuria demanded the disarmament of Czech troops after a clash between the two sides. Six Czech train detachments fought, causing Japanese casualties. The fighting arose over Russian prisoners held by the Japanese.
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Japan
Manchuria
Harbin
Chinese Leaders Plan Merge to Form United Parliament
Dominant elements in China move to unite the northern and southern governments into a single parliament. Sun Yat Sen and Tang Shao Yi are in the country as Canton parliament members arrive, signaling ongoing constitutionalist efforts.
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Shangha
Sun Yat Sen
Tang Shao Yi
Peking
Canton
Paris Nears General Strike Paralyzing Business
Paris faces near total business paralysis on May 1 as unions across hotels, post office, telegraph and telephone, gas and electric utilities join a municipal strike. Health officers are exempt, while many smaller sectors also participate in the demonstration.
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Still Ruling Out Striking Locals
Cleveland Ohio The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen has revoked charters of 61 local lodges for taking part in an unauthorized switchmen strike. President W G Lee said about 11 000 members were affected with roughly half loyal and set to be protected by transfers.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Brotherhood of Railroad
W G. Lee
Toll Rises From Tornado Across Alabama and Tennessee
Death toll climbs beyond 160 with hundreds injured as tornadoes strike eastern Mississippi, northwestern Alabama, and southern Tennessee. Farm districts in Moridan and Hamilton report the highest fatalities with dozens confirmed. Property and crop losses run into millions.
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Birmingham
Ala
Missinaiopi
Alabama
Tennessee
Moridan
Miss
Hamiltem
Trade Resumption Plan Between Russia and World
Russian Bolshevik trade minister M Krassin signs with international industrial and commercial leaders to restart global trade. The pact outlines a program with a key aim of creating an international clearing house co operating with Russia.
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Russia
Copénhagen
M. Krassin
Thomasville Leads South in Finished Goods Business
Thomasville reports 39 cars of finished material leaving daily, solidifying its status as a premier business town on the Southern Railway route from Washington to Atlanta. Consolidation plans include Brown Finch and B. B. Vingon uniting Thomasville Knitting and finishing mills under one company with a new two story concrete facility.
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Thomasville
Buaini
Southern Railway
Washington
Atlanta
Southern
Stpress
Thomasville Knitting Company
Southern Finishing Mills
Thomasville Hoisery Mills
Brown Finch
B. B. Vingon
W. C. Pennington
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Madoc
Amercan
Dardanelles
Nit
Witti
Hay
American Sugar Refining Company
High Point
Harison Covington Hosiery Mills, Incorporated
Henderson
Gold Leaf Publishing Co
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson Gold Leaf
Mount Airy
van Hervie
Merchants’ Association
Advantageous Pointe
Durham
Ida Tarbell
Salisbury
Belmont
Belmont Mill
Chronicle Mills
National Yarn Mills
Imperial Yarn Mills
Climax Spinning Company
Majestic Manufacturing Company
Winston-Salem
Lee Joyce
Jim Matthews
Walnut Cove
N. C
Iston
Wilmington
Captain Pendergrast
Uncle Sam
Charlotte
Lawrence Chamberlain and Company
Lawrence Chamberlain Company
Kinston
James C. Dall
Leo Albritton
R. Frank Hill
Richard Dawson
Acta
Reed
Missouri
Caillaux
French Foreign Office
Ent
Chamber of Commerce
New England
Administration of
China
Busine
Asheville
Goldsboro
R. H. Edwards
Thad Howell
Langston
Floyd Wine
Lexington
Will McDonald
Erlanger
Recorder's Court
James I. Vance
Nashville
Tenn
Salem
Elon Bank
Ln College
Elon Bank & Trust Company
Liberty
Ra~ M
Buncombe
Miss L
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