Kansas Governor Pushes Commission Form of State Government
Topeka March 11 Governor Hodges urges creation of a state commission form of government. He argues city commissions are costly and inefficient, advocates a legislative assembly with limited members, no single governor as ex officio member, and recalls to ensure accountability. He contends the plan would be more economical and better suited to modern conditions.
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Kan
Hodges
Aku
Mondhy
State of
Kansas
Kovernor
Lam
Legislative Assembly
Vorse
Kangag
Arbitration Board Tackles Its Tasks
New York March 1 The arbitration board convenes to hear differences between the General Electric and electric workers union over a 35 000 frame gas MW gun project. Chairman Whitan L Chambers heads the board with rail interests, engineers and firemen asserting public representation. Testimony set for April 2 to decide on compromise or further action.
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New York
Tulrouda
Ar Diteation
Hich
Whtan L
Hrothertodd
Toco
Chambers
WS. Carter
Hrejuen
Ted
All Liquors Barred From Waite House
Washington March 1 The Wilson administration will keep liquor out of the White House for four years as President Wilson and his family oppose alcohol in any form Secretary of State Bryan a long time prohibition advocate supports the stance The piece notes Bryan would have made it a national issue in a prior term and Nebraska prohibition laws were influenced by his efforts
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Washinston
Witson
Pident Wilson
Hls
White House
Bryan
Nebraska
Premier Victor Wins Election in Spain
Madrid reports a nationwide vote yesterday returning a plurality of 95 Uberals and 5 republicans amid clashes between opponents in the north as authorities seek to stabilize the government and extend authority.
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Spain
Madrid
Wheat crop unsold in 1912 report March 11 1918
Washington March 11 The agriculture department released March crop report detailing the 1912 wheat, corn and barley stocks on farms as of March 1 1918 with comparisons to prior years. It notes the percentage remaining on farms and the share shipped from each county.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Bureau of Statistics
Cro
Lito
Staple Crops Sell for One Fifth Less
Washington reports that prices received by U S producers for staple crops averaged about seven percent lower in March than a year earlier. The index shows declines from 1919 and 103, with a modest 0.1 percent rise from February 1 to March 2, and notes on historical February trends.
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Washington
United States
Conservation needs rest with Congress
Chicago March 11. Walter L. Pilcher former Interior secretary tells commercial club public land classification and development require remedial legislation. He says public control of coal oil and water power has weakened and Congress bears responsibility for securing conservation and proper use through timely action.
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Chicago
Merhament
Walter L. Pilcher
Interior
Geological Survey
Congress
Radicis
New York Dress Makers Strike Enters Second Day
Ten thousand members of the Children's and Misses' Dress Makers' union in New York walked out over demands for a 50 hour week better pay and abolition of tenement work. The strike follows a wider garment workers' walkout with minimal disorder and expected expansion to fifteen thousand more by tomorrow.
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New York
Children's and Misses' Dress Makers’ Union
Triton Deaders
Britishers Fear Fawkes Explosion Opens Parliament Ceremony
London march 11 elaborate precautions guarded the royal opening of King George the third session amid fears of militant suffragists. Yeomen of the guard and police checked vaults while the king read the throne speech praising peace prospects and empire unity despite a rain drenched pageant. Two women disrupted the parade by waving papers, others were arrested attempting petitions.
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London
George
House of Commons
Hose of Lords
Guy Rawkes
Tower of London
House of Peers
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Hall
Pffec
Edward VII
Alexandra
Uckers
Xrent
Hinevy
Queen Mary
St. James Park
Marlborough House
Whitehall
Railway Depot Destroyed by Women Saboteurs
London March 11 militant suffragists set fire to Saunderton station of the Great Western railway and burned it to the ground. Saunderton lies about 21 miles from London. Two placards found in the village bore the words burning to the vote and votes for women.
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London
Saunderton
Great Western Railway
Saunderton Station
Damaging confession by alleged fire bug implicates 36
Chicago scene reports that Marche Benjamin Fink also known as Franklin and Finkelberg confesses to a vast arson ring. He names fire insurance adjusters as members of the alleged conspiracy. Fink is held in South Bend Indiana after two months in custody while denying involvement until now. The statement links the group to large fraud against insurers.
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Chicago
Marche
Benjamin Fink
Johnson
Fink
Franklin and Finkelberg
South Bend
Ind
Munsey Sells Boston Journal Amid Political Ties
Frank A. Munsey announced the sale of his morning paper the Boston Journal. The purchaser’s identity was not revealed. The Journal, first issued in 2003, has supported the Progressive Party and drawn attention from prominent figures seeking influence in its direction.
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Frank Munsey
Boston Journal
Boston
Frank A. Munsey
Buatir Journal
Munsey
Harbor disaster mystery stays unsolved in Baltimore harbor
Baltimore March 10 The blast of 380 tons of dynamite in Baltimore harbor killed 40 to 50, wounded many more, and damaged forts Howard Armistead and Carroll. Investigations loom as wrecks and unexploded charges complicate the aftermath. Captain Van Dyke perished aboard the Atlantic while aiding survivors.
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Howard
Armistead
Carroll
Fort Armstead
Fort Carroll
Arundel County
Navy Department
Washington
Alant Chine
Great Britain
Cons Aol
Ballimore
Gilbert Frazier
Atlantic
Alun Chine
Britannia
Lazaretto
Guthrie
Ft Wax
van Dyke
Charles Munroe
Clarence Hall
Bureau of Imines
Mrs Leiter Dies After Illness in Washington
Mrs Levin Leiter widow of the former Chicago merchant and longtime Washington society figure died at her home from apoplexy after several weeks of illness. She had been confined to her chambers for about two weeks.
Elliott Reinstated by Tama Jim Wilson in Agriculture
Washington March 10 The last act of James Wilson ex secretary of agriculture was to reinstate C G Hilort as chief engineer of drainage investigations in the department. Mr Elliott was dismissed by Secretary Wilson over his attitude in the Florida event grades investigation. A congressional committee vindicated him.
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Washington
James Wilson
C.G. Hilort
Department of Agriculture
Elliote
Wilson
Florida
Congressional
Alleged Book Trust Defends New Competition View
Washington March 19 court audience heard Joly Pallilabers Revocation and the Publishers Association argue that only regulated trade conditions can ensure free competition. Milburn contends publishers and stores conspired to freeze out rivals, while Wallace MacFarlane cites department stores driving prices below cost to manipulate perception. Chief Justice White pressed Milburn on property rights when a publisher sells goods and sets resale terms.
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Washington
Aul
United States
Joly Pallilabers Revociation
Ranche P Ublishers’ Association
Ican
Milburn
Wallace MacFarlane
New York
Chie Justice White
Mr. Milburn
Woman suffrage wins in Austria Hungary lower house approves reform bill
Windapest reports indicate the Hungarian parliament lower house adopted the government reform bill granting enfranchisement to a number of women. Troops filled Budapest during the debate amid threats of a general strike by socialist elements. Disturbances included expulsions of opposition members and clashes in the chamber as security forces restrained protests.
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Windapest
Marely
Count Apponyl
Count Zichy
Annonn
Francis Kossuth
Stock Exchange Creates Committee on Business Conduct
New York March 10 The New York stock exchange announces a constitutional amendment authorizing a committee on business conduct. The five member panel will review member behavior in relation to accounts and dealings, monitor listed prices, and report findings to the governing committee.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Cormittes
Planning to reopen tobacco trust case in Washington
Washington March 10 Attorney General McFeyndolds gave a noncommittal reply on reopening or revisiting the American Tobacco Company case. He suggested the government’s prosecution, which led to the dissolution of the company, did not meet his approval in terms of the decree.
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Washington
Mcfteynolds
Americann Tobacco Company
Meloynoldy
Wickersham
Alaska coal land case on trial in Chicago court
Albert C. Prost and Frank Watson of Spokane and four defendants faced conspiracy to defraud the United States of 16 million dollars in Alaska coal lands. They were placed on trial in the U S district court before Judge K M Landis. Jury selection was expected to take two days.
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Chicago
Albert C. Prost
Frank Watson
Spokane
Wash
United States
Alaska
United States District Court
K. M. Landis
Piles Cured in 670 34 Days by Dr Pierce Pellets
A fragmented ad asserts Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets cure constipation and piles by a gentle capsule. It promotes easy use and social ease, claiming quick relief and affordability for readers seeking a simple remedy.
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Ekiewe
Oto Ledayoe
Plerce
Ady
Young Widow Catherine Godfrey Found Murdered in Flat
New York police investigate the murder of Mrs. Catherine Godfrey a young widow found dead in her flat with blunt trauma. Three men who reported the crime to officers were detained as material witnesses as investigators seek motive and assailant details.
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New York
Catherine Godfrey
Gingeterd
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