Hoover to testify for Sims in naval inquiry over 1517 aids
Washington March 11 Herbert Hoover former Food Administrator will testify for Rear Admiral William Sims before the Senate Naval Affairs Committee in the Daniels Sims controversy. Hoover will corroborate Sims on warnings of Allied weaknesses as the United States faced the early war era. Sims urged Daniels to strip British waters of ships and shift forces to European theaters. He warned of submarine threats to the Western Hemisphere and criticized delays in Allied reinforcements.
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Raymond Clapper
Washington
DB. G
Herbert Hoover
William S. Sims
Lenate Naval Affairs Committee
Deniels
Hoover
Che
London
Daniels
Sinta
Sina
Engald
Sonzour
Trent
United States
Idcal
France
United Kingdom
Nevy
Decanss
Department
Sima’ Deinans
Daniele
Negro Found Guilty of Assault at Death Penalty Set
The jury found George McKinley Grace guilty of assault on a white woman and fixed the death penalty after about 80 minutes of deliberation. The trial, held in the Thirty-Seventh District Court, drew a large, tense crowd as guards secured the suspect and his family watched from the packed courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McKinley Grace
McAwkit
Heputy Gheriffy
Thirty-Seventh District Court
Mather
Anderson
Tobin
McAskill
Palaful Ag
Adomer Linden
Tornado tears into Lawton outskirts
A fleet tornado struck the outskirts of Lawton Ohio last night, injuring three people and wrecking nine dozen houses. A wing of Southwestern Hospital was damaged but no patients were harmed. Nurse Mildred Thompson suffered minor burns as rain accompanied the storm.
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Lawton
Ohio
Southwestern Hospital
Mildrei Thompson
Wis
Woman Sells Gems to Aid Armenians in New York
March 31 New York widow Mrs Andrew D White plans to sell her almonds for 4000 pounds to support Near East relief. Proceeds to be donated as she resolves to aid Armenians stranded in the crisis.
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New York
Andrew D. White
Cornwell Tusseratty
Neat East Relief
Wet supporters mobilize to elect wet Congress members
A vigorous nationwide plan by wet supporters aims to unseat prohibitionists at the next elections and amend the Volstead Act to allow beer and wine. The campaign hinges on Supreme Court rulings about intoxicating definitions and may involve both major parties in key districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Herbert W. Walker
Pepsi
Washington, D.C
Servers Hare
Supreme Court
Sen
Ongrera
Nls
Bee Publican
Punnarcinit
New England
Wisconsin
Ohio
Inois
Pacific Ca
New Yo. i
New Jersey
Maryland
Kentucky
Silmore Brewers
Anti-Saloon League
Coal report grants raise to consumer wage adjustments
Washington March 11 President Wilson studies the coal commission final report set to adjust miners wage demands. The plan permits price increases only enough to absorb a 25 percent wage advance and a 1 percent Garfield rise. It calls for no working hour cuts, checkout system for union dues, and grants many minor demands. A 13 percent rise for all mine labor is recommended, with Garfield’s 14 percent absorbed in a 3 percent net increase. Non retroactive, central competitive results to be reviewed by a future commission. White pressed for an hour day and higher charges. still undecided on consensus with United Mine Workers.
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Washington
B.C
Wilson
The
Coal Commission
White House
Garfield
Tt Way
John PB. White
Uhp
Wpth
Stovineon
Peale
White Mouse
To &O
Congress
White
United Mine Workers
Senate orders quiz of U.S. Grain Trust
Washington March 11 The Senate voted to investigate the United States Grain Corporation based on charges from a Federal grand jury in Spokane Washington. The move aims to probe the trust-like operations of the agency and its handling of grain shipments and storage.
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Senate
U.S. Grain Trust
Washington, D. C
Ftolay
Uiniled States Grain Corporation
Spokane
Waa
Palmer's Probable Campaign Manager Named
The Barglsburg publisher Palmer suggests a career path for A Mitchell Palmar as Democratic presidential nominee campaign pilot. MaQurick chairs the Democratic National Committee and War Mission to Great Britain Seaman is noted as a member.
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Barglsburg
A. Mitchell Palmar
MaQurick
Vand
Qwasa
Great Britain
Burglar Attack Hits Mrs Chapman at 185 Augesta Street
A burglar broke into Mrs. C Chapman’s home at 185 Augesta Street around o clock, struck her on the head with a revolver, and fled with the weapon and $3. She recovered with help from her husband’s phone, while detectives found no trace. Chapman described the suspect as Mexican and gave a general description.
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Lim
Augesta Street
C. Chapman
Ani
Chapman
Setiona
Miss Morgan Honored by City Club Luncheon in Texas
Miss Anne Morgan daughter of J. Pierpont Morgan was the central guest at a City Club luncheon in the Gunter Hotel ballroom. A large crowd including Wednesday Luncheon Club members and military dignitaries gathered to honor her work with French refugees, as she wore a French time and soldierly uniform and interacted with officials W. M. Morgan and Walter Napier.
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City Club
Anne Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan
Gunter Hotel
Miss Morgan
W. M. Morgan
Walter Napier
L. B. Clegg
Minus
Hat Serler
Patty Lewis
Weather Outlook From Central Storm and Regional Temperatures
A weather digest reports a storm moving east from central regions bringing rain and cooler air, with snowfall in Colorado. The system spreads over the Rockies and into Canadian provinces as cold air drifts south and east. Zero readings return to Saskatchewan while Eastern, Middle, and Southern states see milder temperatures. Texas ranges from 8 to 38 degrees with city variations.
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Antonia
Visnity
Thi
Colorado
Rocky Mountain
Canadian
Saskatchewin
Texas
Brownuville
Amarilla
Greek Troops Offered to Allies in Peace Conference
London dispatch reports Premier Venizelos offered Greek troops to allies for Turkish occupation if needed. British and American officials discuss possible occupation of Constantinople and Thrace, with Allied forces to act under French command as part of a broader Turkish peace plan. Wilson's stance debated as Washington awaits allied proposals.
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ED L. Keen
Tnsted
London
Turkey
Venizelos
Hhis
Council of Foreign Ministers
Milne
Sgrithiy
Kendy
Wiosten Chilreni
Aval Jeniery
Council
Garl Curgon
Foreign Affairs
House of Lords
Constantinople
Sewriton
Wilson Urgid
Deni Ison
United States
Avlitic
Americ
Be. Sild
Ciiets
Mustagha Ikental
Leon
Daily Chronicle
Todaay
Chronicte
Constantinonie
Golden Horn
America
Daily Mail
Mustapha Isemel Pasha
Thrace
Daily Telegraph
Supreme Council
Mareh Jh
Ile
Ismind
Molasia
Wall Touay
Trebiz
Alog
Franchet D'Esperay
jSuum
Pfreneli Foreign Office
Marine
Landry Bag
Prince's
Mediterranean
Esperanza Runs Aground Off Mexico With 45 Passengers
The Ward liner Esperanza, en route from Vera Cruz to New York via Havana, ran aground on Madagascar Reef off Progreso, Mexico, March 7. Reports say its hull was punctured and the engine room flooded, but no panic or injuries were noted among the 45 aboard. Captain T R Curtis was in command. rescue efforts by Northern Pacific and coast guard vessels were reported.
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New York
Madagascar Reef
Progreso
Mexico
Naval Communicating Service
Vera Cruz
Havana
Nuer
Ward Fire Oitet
Esperanza
Ieee
T. R. Curtis
Tampico
Hueyang
Boston
Steaman
Northern Pacific
Coast Guard
Leonca Todas
Tyee
Gale and Southern Steamship Company
Lyeels & Woiden
Compromise Looms For Art Following Senate Talks
Senate eyes vote on the Watson Simmons compromise reservation to Article 10 as diplomats press for a path to peace. Lodge and Republican ranks split with some pledging to withhold support while Democrats push for a decisive outcome. The plan seeks to limit any obligation on the U S on external defense while preserving autonomy and territorial rights.
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L. C. Martin
Py Samaror
D.C
Mater I
Senate
All Nation
Simmons
Unti
Lodge
Lim
Watson-Simmons
Ita
Sunday Turns Big Artillery Loose
A marked fragment reports a speaker promising a dry platform with W. Bryan and naming cabinet possibilities amid political turmoil. The source cites figures like Henry Cabot Lodge Leonard Wood McM Landis Henry Iyen Neb Hoover and Charles Curtis as a cabinet discussion, with emphasis on reform and loyalty to the eighteenth amendment.
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United Press
Bryan
Henry Cabot Lodge
Leonard Wood
McM. Landis
Taterlor
Henry Iyen
Belove
Norbert — Hoover
Charles Curtis
Agricultural College
Allies
Labor
Curtis
Deston
Fout
Pershing
Huge Gold Shipments From Europe Coming
Washington, D.C. March 71. Huge shipments of gold from Europe are expected to reach the United States soon, per Treasury Secretary Louis Lon. Officials say large consignments from France and England are bound for Canada, with the United States the ultimate destination. The shipments aim to ease exchange rates that have harmed trade.
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Washington, D.C
United
Ouston Fald
England
Canada
Obregon Touts Foreign Investment Support in Mexico
Tiedras Ingras Mexico March 1. Obregon, candidate for Mexican president, urges laws to encourage foreign capital investment in the country. He spoke here tonight amid discussion of President Wilson’s handling of the Mexican situation. Gen. Crescent departed today for Tarreon.
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Tiedras Ingras
Mexico
Maren
Alvardo Obregon
Foreles
Wilson
Gen. Cresent
Tarreon
United States Planned to Invade Mexico, Scholar Claims
In Chicago, Prof Frederik Starr warned at the University of Chicago that the United States planned to invade and conquer Mexico soon after the presidential election. He asserted a Paris Peace Conference agreement spurred war plans and named three bandit groups tied to Mexico, including petroleum interests.
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Chicago
United States
Mexico
Frederik Starr
Hicago
Paris
Starr
Wichita Falls Girls Make Own Millinery
Telegram from Austin dated March 1 reports teen girls at Wichita Falls High School are sewing spring hats under Miss Agnes J. Alex Mureta state director of vocational home economics who inspected northern Texas schools. Millinery class has supplied themselves with up to date hats for wear.
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Lowi
Austin
Tex
Clenteen
Wichta
Palla High School
Agoes
Alex Mureta
Vocational Home
Scenormier
Wichita Falls High School
Trade Congress votes against strike in coal nationalization dispute
London March 11 The Trade Union Congress rejects direct action as a method to force government coal mine nationalization. Majority vote counts show 3,870,000 against direct action to 1,050,000 in favor. The policy favored political pressure on Parliament rather than a general strike, with Lloyd George’s government resisting. The miners face ongoing pressure and their leadership contends for strong action.
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Floyd Macgriffes
Rte
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Coal Report
Palmer
Vance McCormick
WOGAN
Braze Department
Jugserind
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State Department
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Wad
Turkie
Americal
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Outiaxe
Rresidenc
Xon
Asia
Tnd
Aytermene
Farlong
Ins
Reef
Aexico
TYKE
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Europe
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Wichita Falls
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Silva
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Crouse
Lisbon
Legation
Trade Congress
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