Hearing Probes Federal Board Over Veteran Training Failures
Washington hearings opened on alleged hard toited treatment of disabled veterans by the Federal Vocational Education Board. Witnesses include Col Arthur Woods and Rudolph Faber among others as the House Educational Committee investigates claims of inefficiency, neglect, and low retraining rates for 120,090 eligible veterans and only 217 fully trained and placed in employment. The 3,343 board staff and $372,256 weekly payroll are cited amid reports of harsh instructions to staff and missed commitments to veterans.
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Washington
Federal Vocational Education Board
House Educational Committee
Arthur Woods
New York
War Department
Federal Vocational Educational Board
Severnmedistpense
Ttig
House Committee
Federal Board
Benjamin Dunstall
Crawford
N. J
Argonne
London Miners Confer Over Wage Raise Today
London miners delegates met to decide whether to accept a government offer of a twenty percent increase on gross earnings or call a strike for a three shilling minimum raise. In Lorain Ohio, H. J. Bullock, member of Lorain High's first graduating class, died in Akron.
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London
Associated Press
Mine Workers
Lorain, C
H. J. Bullock
Lorain High
Akroz
Balmwort Tablets Use Corn Silk For Kidney and Bladder Relief
An advertisement promotes Balmwort Tablets made from corn silk claimed to ease kidney and bladder ailments. It describes symptoms such as back pain, nervous tension, headaches, frequent urination, bloodshot eyes, fever and chills, and asserts quick relief with Balmwort. A testimonial from Alice Trobough of Omaha Nebraska supports the product.
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Alice Trobough
South Twenty-fourth Street
Omaha
Neb
Fragmentary 1919 German Republic reference in New York piece
The passage notes a debate on authority over furniture and property linked to Sam Benjamin grocer and the Scheidemann family, with hints of political tensions. It contrasts princesly splendor and proletarian modesty while referencing the secretary of state and Berlin. It hints at a marriage ad mockingly tied to political discourse.
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America
State “Department Ption Ft
Berlin
Ely
Sam Benjamin
Scheidemann
Republic
Scheidemand
Nerv Worth praised by World War veteran in Sharon
W. E. Wright, a Verdun veteran with chest injuries, tells at Nerv Worth Drug Store in Sharon how Nerv Worth improved his sleep and energy. He bought multiple bottles and urges others to try it, noting a money back guarantee if the product fails to benefit.
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W. EL Wright
Nerv-Worth
Sharon
Nerv-Worth Co
Moore
McAdam’s
Verdun
W. E. Wright
W. A. St. Sharon
Patc
Philips
Keplic Drug Store
Geddes Choice as U S Envoy Best at Hand
London notes that Sir Auckland Geddes is chosen as ambassador to Washington, seen as a break with tradition. His record as minister of national service and war work is cited, with emphasis on his anti Bolshevik stance, decisive style, and aim to strengthen Anglo American ties amid Irish, league of nations, and commercial rival issues.
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London
United States
League of Nations
America
Sir Auckland Giddes
Awurica
Ditheal
Jombassay
Washington
House of Commons
Noted Leader Named Best Current Choice Over Diplomat
The speaker endorses a local figure as an improvement over a trained diplomat and presents him as the best available option in world politics in the current situation.
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America
Washington brief on German delegates to church conference
Senator Fomerene plans to seek Secretary Colby authority to admit nine German delegates to a Methodist Episcopal conference in Des Moines. With war status unresolved after the senate did not ratify the peace treaty, Germans require special dispensation for entry. Rev W St Haskins of Canton and EB C Watson press the request.
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Washington
Fomerene
Colby
Efort
United States
General Conference of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Des Moines
West Muay
Germany
Senate
Pomerene
Alsatian Children Now Taught French In Wake Of War
Metz reports French authorities revive native language and culture in Alsace Lorraine after German rule. Education chief M Manceron describes committees to regroup students from 1914, evening French courses, and effort to stock libraries with French works and use films to counter German teaching.
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Metz
Alsace
Lorraine
France
Alsace- Lorraine
Alphonse Daudet
Frankfort
Germany
M Millerand
Pretier
Alsace-Lorraine
Manceron
Department of the Moselle
Fie Sears
German Troops Enter Ruhr District Without Allied Permission
French forces reported absolute confirmation that regular German troops crossed into the Ruhr area near the allied occupation zone without consent from the allies. A separate note from Dr Stephan in Lorain cites contradictions about a morning kiss practice, claiming it to be invigorating and germ free after ablutions.
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Ruhr
Lorain, Q
Pdr
Davil Stephan
Lawrence Brown
Larame Leake
Stephan
Revelation chapter study urged by Rev Neighbour
Pastor A E Neighbour urged that Gods written letter in Revelation chapter one is a message to His servants revealing His plans for spiritual and world affairs. He said it foretells political and economic developments and offers a firm rock amid unrest. The study continues next Sunday morning.
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Dr. Neighbour
God
John
Mr Neighbour
New York Communist Party Leader Sentenced
Harry Winitsky executive secretary of the New York communist party was found guilty of violating the state criminal anarchy law. He received a sentence of not less than five nor more than ten years in prison for allegedly advocating overthrow of the government by force.
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Assocated Press
New York
Harry Winitsky
Communist Party
Death notices and wedding in Amherst highlight community
George Reger 88 died at home on back street after a long Amherst residence. Survived by two sons and a daughter. Funeral held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at G. H. Baker Co. parlors Tenney avenue with Rev. Egli officiating. Miss Matilda Gerber wed Sam Geuman at St. Peter's Evangelical church parsonage in a ring ceremony. Attendants were Lee Bryant and Alma Gerber.
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Amherst
George Reger
Back Street
Reger
G. H. Baker Co
Tenney Avenue
Egli
St. Peter’s Evyangelical Church
Matilda Gerber
Russia Township
Sam Geauman
Thurszssy
St. Peter’s Evangelical Church
Esli
Lee Bryant
Alma Gerber
Newlyweds Plan Eastward Return to Russa Township
The column notes newlyweds leaving for Buffalo and other eastern points then resuming residence in Russa township. It lists Ray Hearn changing jobs to Youngstown April 1 as assistant buyer at Hearn Fithen Wholesale Grocers, and several local residents moving, hospitalizations, operations, and school events such as the high school benefit show at Empire theatre on March 31.
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Buffalo
Russa
Aomes
Ray Hearn
Guild Grocery
Ehrman Grocery
Hig
Jacob Brucker
Willaniker
Empire Theatre
Alrs
Emery
South Amherst
Harry Walker
Frank de Paul
Cleveland
Vincent
E. A. Little
St. Louis
Lansing
Mich
Emma Ehrman
Wood Lumber Company
Lorain
Charles Kreeger
Hattie Kelster
Grafton
Henry Lapp
Phylis Baker
Chillicothe
Agnes Walker
Kent C
Kent Normal School
Lylah Walker
Notoriety Chips Scheidemann Over Castle Beds
Berlin reports former chancellor and Kas sel Over-Mayor Philip Scheidemann sparked gossip by requisitioning furniture from Wilhelmstads castle near Kassel to move into his own apartments. A municipal grudge question on legality drew attention as Scheidemann retained the rococo beds amid the publicity.
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Berlin
Philip Scheidemann
Germany
Kassel
Herr
Frau Scheidemann
Scheidemann
Wilhelm‘stad
Scheidertann
Anette Tee
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A. W. Lamkin
German Republic
Herman Mueller
RIM
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O. Ks
A. E. Neighbour
Degetary
Wall Street
gad stock _trader
McCall & Riley Co. Inc. Securities
Broad St
Walnut St
Philadelphia
Greif-Lehr Shoe CO
City Market House
Wes
Lily
Welsbach
Co Ee
Globe and Castle
Vollrath
Boylan Bros. Company
China Department
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