Miners as Army Wins Across Johannesburg Clash
Soviet Russia backed the insurrection in South Africa as General Smuts pressed the revolt, with government troops recapturing Six Rand towns and closing in on Fordsburg and Maraisburg. Over 3,000 rebels were captured. airstrikes threatened if surrender failed.
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Russia
South Africa
Johannesburg
Pall Mall Gazette
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Lenin and Company
The
Gazette
Lloyd George
Genoa
Evening News
America
Smuts
Transvaal
Rand
Fordsburg
Maraisburg
Ulster Parliament Opens With Cheers
In Belfast on March 14 the Ulster parliament opened with the king's speech read amid cheers. The proclamation announced measures to grant additional powers to the Ulster government to prevent crime and preserve peace.
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Belfast
George
Orange clash set in hall near Redmond Friday
King County Pomona and Happy Valley orange will meet in their hall near Redmond on Friday. The matchup highlights local fruit producers facing off in a community event with regional interest.
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King County
Pomona Orange
Happy Valley Orange
Redmond
Arsonist of Love: Isaiah Moore Arrests Thwart 12th Wedding
In Indianapolis Isaiah Moore, believing in mystic numbers, was arrested on the eve of his 12th wedding. He claimed luck with box cars and confessed to taking money from several women, including Harriet Evans of Indiana, after a week of married life. He admitted aliases and was jailed for investigation.
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Moore
Deen
Minneapolis
Bessie
Wilson
N. C
Gertrude
Findlay
Ohio
Beasie
George Shields
Howard Wilson
Harriet Evans
Indiana
Miss Evans
Indianapolis
Debate over municipal taxes on utilities sparks city fear
The proposed tax plan would slash assessments on cities risking higher rates for city owned lights and water. Advocates believe the state supreme court may strike it as unconstitutional, while backers hope private utilities will back the measure.
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State Supreme Co
Supreme Court
Circus Owner Brunen Slain. Suspect Identified in Camden
Camden March 14 Police say they know who killed circus owner John T Brunen, friend of William Desmond Taylor. Brunen reported life threats and two thwarted attempts before his Riverside home shotgun murder, with Detective Parker promising to arrest the suspect who remains unnamed.
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Camden
N. J
John T. Brunen
William Desmond Taylor
Brunen
Riverside
Parker
Joffre Set for Seattle Visit in Peace and Roads Tour
Marshal Joffre of France travels from the Orient to the United States as Samuel Hill of Seattle hosts the renowned visitor. The tour promotes peace and better roads with speeches in major cities from Seattle to San Francisco, then across the nation before Joffre returns to France in late May.
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Clarence Dubose
Tokyo
Marshal Joffre
France
Orient
America
Joffre
Samuel Hill
Seattle
Far East
Hill
United States
Shanghai
Silver State
Victoria
B.C
Portland
San Francisco
New York
Japan
Hirohito
Income tax starts with large expected revenue drop
The piece notes a fall from nearly 2 billion less than two years ago and 900 million under last year, with initial payments forecast at about 400 million. It cites repeal of excess profits tax from January 1, 1922, and estimates one eighth of payments coming from 1,088 wealthy individuals earning over 200000, with total taxes around 425.6 million.
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Treasury
Juror Challenges as Hamer Federal Narcotics Trial Opens
Assistant United States Attorney J F Palkner outlined charges against Hamer for buying 32 grains and one ounce of yenshee in violation of the Harrison anti narcotic act and for selling or giving away morphine and yenshee. Defense counsel Walter Fulton examined jurors as some seated members were excused for alleged bias while new ones filled the panel. Hamer watched the proceedings intently.
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United States
J. F. Palkner
Hamer
Mac Fiutehart
Falkner
Walter Fulton
George H. Raymond
Joors
Neterer
Boy of 15 Killed During Ball Game
Clarence Mitchel aged 15 died after breaking a blood vessel while playing baseball in Egg Harbor New Jersey on March 15. The accident occurred during a local ball game with no other injuries reported.
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Egg Harbor
N. J
Clarence Mitchel
Drive Against 3 Cent Fare Debate Draws Citywide Attention
About 100 Seattle residents will attend a Chamber of Commerce meeting at 8 p m to hear Oliver T Erickson’s proposed three cent streetcar fare. Alfred H Lundin of the League Opposed to Maintaining Public Abilities by Tayation warns the plan would shift operating costs to general taxation and threaten jobs amid a slow building program and 10 000 unemployed. The league plans to publish a list of projects to show tax impact and argues no new jobs would arise under higher levies.
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Chamber of Commerce
Oliver T. Erickson
Alfred H. Lundin
League
Lundin
Seattle
Erickson
Third Ave
Altho Erickson
National Life Insurance Company
California
America
Princess Fatima Describes Life Under Veils and Loss of Freedom
In a revealing interview Fatima, the Kabul sultana, recalls forced veiling, hunger, and isolation after marriage to a much older husband. She laments returning to strict Afghan norms and fears becoming a prisoner behind veils again, despite British aid and her desire to raise her sons freely.
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Sultana
Kabul
America
Treaty to win initial point in four power Pacific pact
Washington March 14 supporters of the four power Pacific treaty will win the first senate skirmish as Senator Robinson's amendment is expected to be rejected. Administration forces hold a clear edge in the first vote at 4 p.m. after four hours of debate. The result mainly measures strength of supporters versus opponents.
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Washington
Senate
Robinson
Record of Kickers on Poll Tax Being Kept by Assessor
Seattle observers report poll tax objections are tabulated by County Assessor Frank W. Dull using a check system. Hull notes residents line up against the tax and many offer no comment, while the assessor’s nightly report shows a large majority voicing opposition.
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Seattle
Frank W. Dull
Hull
Unclear Polls Mention by Waders on Both Sides
A fragment notes discussions of polls by waders on both sides, contrasting unofficial gauges with formal methods and suggesting divergent viewpoints on the outcome.
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Waders
Davis Lewis Go In Conference
John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers conferred with Secretary of Labor Davis on the April coal strike threat. Officials discussed a possible national conference with the bituminous operators and observers will attend the unofficial anthracite operators and miners conference in New York to stay in touch with developments.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Davis
Labor Department
New York
Tomorow
President’s Florida Signal on Soldier Bonus Bill
Rumors say President Hai will issue a position on the soldier bonus bill long sought by Republicans. Word from the president near his Florida vacation house reaches Chairman Fordney and House Ways and Means leaders as they seek a definite executive stance.
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Hai
Repubs
Florida
Fordney
High hopes rise of ant and asphalt progress
A fragment suggests optimism that progress in an ant related situation could pave the way for a similar move in bituminous material. No further context or specifics are provided in the readable text.
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