Republicans Press New Article X Compromise in Senate
March 17. Republican Senators propose a substitute for Article X signaling a shift toward ending isolationism. The plan keeps Lodge’s core restraint but adds a broad international policy pledge to counter upheavals threatening Europe’s peace and freedom. Support from enough Democrats is hoped to secure ratification despite irreconcilable GOP opposition.
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United States
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Bryan presses Democrats on peace treaty compromise
William J. Bryan meets with Democratic Senators urging acceptance of the best compromise possible. He warns it would be unthinkable for Democrats to align with Republican irreconcilables to defeat the treaty and says denying the majority's right to steer Senate policy would be a personal crisis for the party.
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William J. Bryan
Senate
Senate Acts To Finalize Peace Treaty With Ireland Note
The Senate moved to close debate on the peace treaty, defeating by 64 to 21 a reservation that would require England to free Ireland, effectively clearing the way for final action on the treaty.
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Washington
Senate
St. Patrick’s Day
England
Ireland
Peace Treaty Fight In Washington As Johnson Returns
Senator Hiram W. Johnson of California halted campaign appearances in Michigan and heads back to Washington to participate in the decisive vote on the League of Nations Treaty.
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Washington
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Michigan
Prohibitionists Demand Consistent Prohibition Support
Westerville Ohio March 17 Dr Purley A Baker general superintendent of the Anti Saloon League says prohibitionists will not back any Presidential candidate unless they have consistently favored prohibition in the past. He notes league members distrust last minute conversions and prefer steady stance.
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Anti-Saloon League
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Baker
Photographers Allowed to Clip President on Fifth Avenue
Washington March 17 Photographers were permitted to snap President Wilson during his daily Fifth Avenue ride for the first time since his illness. The pictures show the President thin and appears the result of his sickness.
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Washington
Wilson
Fifth Avenue
Blizzard in Prairie State Causes Deaths and Damage
Five people die and property losses run into thousands as a North Dakota blizzard grinds across the state. Pioneers call it the worst in thirty years as passenger trains stall between stations and no train has crossed the state since the storm began. Freight schedules are canceled and efforts focus on passenger safety aboard stranded trains.
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Betwen
Young Hero Sacrifices Life to Save Siblings
Centerville North Dakota reports Henry Miner an eighteen year old hero gave up his life to rescue his younger brother and sister from freezing to death on a perilous night.
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Centerville, N. D
Henry Miner
Blizzard Death Toll Feared In North Dakota
BISMARCK N D Mar 17 Four children are known to have perished in the blizzard that swept the state yesterday and it is feared others may have frozen to death in isolated districts where telegraphic communication was interrupted. The storm came suddenly as children tried to find their way home from schools and reports from across the state say it is the worst in forty years.
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Bismarck
N. D
Marth
Irish Republic Colors Float In New York Parade
In New York on St. Patrick's Day the Irish Republic colors of green white and yellow were worn in Fifth Avenue as twenty five thousand people joined the parade. Gov Alfred E Smith Mayor John F Hylan and President De Valera reviewed the event, a demonstration for free Ireland.
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St. Patrick’s Day
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Alfred E. Smith
New York State
John F. Hylan
New York City
de Valera
Ireland
Maryland Governor Backs Light Wine and Beer Sales
Annapolis Md March 17 Gov Albert A Ritchie endorses a House proposal allowing sale of light wines cider and beer in Maryland. The governor’s message signals support for expanding alcoholic beverage options and aligns with state policy goals. The move could impact licensing regulations and retail practices across counties.
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Maryland
Annapolis
Albert A. Ritchie
Jealous Boys Kicked 11-Year-Old to Death in Pueblo
In Pueblo Colorado on March 17 Teddy Kendall, eleven, was killed by five jealous classmates from the public schools. The youths have confessed to the killing, according to police reports. The incident shocked the town and sparked calls for school reforms.
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Colo
Teddy Kendall
Spokane Sails Northbound With 220 Passengers to Alaska
Spokane sails from Seattle for Alaska carrying 220 passengers including Mrs. G. C. Beal, W. D. McKinney, Mrs. W. S. George, Miss D. J. Williams and four steerage. The departure was at noon, with the ship Spokane of the Admiral Line serving Juneau passengers.
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Wash
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Spokane
Alaska
Juneau
G. C. Beal
W. D. McKinney
George
D. J. Williams
Emigration of Japan Redirected South
A Tokio wireless message says that Japanese immigrants will avoid United States territory for new homes and instead go to South America likely Brazil. Many Japanese residents here are expected to move this year due to ongoing disputes between Japan and the United States over the rights of Japanese subjects in California.
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California
Alaskan Wins Hudson Bay Dog Derby Race
Walter Goyne of Alaska captured the 100 mile Hudson Bay Dog Derby in Pas Manitoba finishing in thirteen hours and twenty two minutes marking a notable endurance victory in the race.
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Johnson claims Wood victory a big farce in Minnesota
Senator Hiram W. Johnson said Detroit today that the Minnesota primary was a sham and controlled by the state machine. He charged Ramsay and Hennepin counties sent Wood and Johnson delegates, underscoring rival party influence in St Paul and Minneapolis.
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Johnson
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Hennepin County
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Leadership in House position beats Senate bid
Washington March 17 Former Speaker Champ Clark announced he would not seek the United States Senate from Missouri He will not swap his Democratic leader role in the House for a Senate seat Clark has served in Congress since 1893 with a continuous record since 1897 and led the House since 1909 including eight years as Speaker
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Champ Clark
United States
Missouri
House of Representatives
Alameda Set to Sail for Alaska Ports Tomorrow Morning
Seattle March 17 The steamer Alameda is scheduled to sail for Alaska at nine o'clock tomorrow morning carrying two hundred and fourteen passengers. Among the Juneau passengers are Miss B White and Mr and Mrs B M Bebrends.
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Alaska
Juneau
Miss B. White
B. M. Bebrends
University man to head Hoover fight in California
Ralph Merritt resigns as Comptroller of the University of California to direct the California campaign for Herbert Hoover. The effort will be nonpartisan and seek to build support that could surface at national party conventions.
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California
San Francisco
Ralph Merritt
University of California
Herbert Hoover
Hoover letter upholds Hoover non- candidacy pledge
Three Democratic delegates from Concord New Mexico at the San Francisco convention were pledged to Herbert Hoover and received telegrams from Hoover stating he is not a candidate for the presidency. The message clarifies Hoover’s non candidacy status as delegates prepare to vote.
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N. M
San Francisco
Herbert Hoover
Hawaii Population Grows to 249000 Census Total
Washington March 17 Hawaii's population stands at 249000, marking an increase of 58000 over the last decade according to the current census figures.
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Washington
Hawaii
Hays Speaking at Republican State Convention
Hays addressed a GOP gathering in the state capital, outlining party platforms and urging unity ahead of upcoming primary battles. He emphasized economic growth, national security, and conservative governance as key priorities for the party.
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Hays
Wobblies to be Sentenced Monday in Montesano
The Prosecuting Attorney asked the court to sentence the convicted Wobbly prisoners Monday. Second degree murder carries ten years minimum up to life. The jury urged leniency for Eugene Barnett and John Lamb. Gov Hart may withdraw troops from Montesano this week.
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Eugene Barnett
John Lamb
Louis F. Hart
Chehalis High School Students Strike in Protests
Chehalis Wash March 17 students at Chehalis high school struck in a body and paraded streets after indignation meetings. They protested the school boards actions abolishing the student body canceling athletic events suspending the school paper and barring activities for an unauthorized dance.
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Wash
Chehalis High School
Court ruling costs government vast revenue loss
Washington March 17 The Treasury Secretary David F Houston estimates the government will forfeit about twenty five million dollars in revenue after a Supreme Court ruling held that the income tax law does not apply to stock dividends.
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Washington
David F. Houston
Treasury Department
Supreme Court
Milwaukee shows healthy population increase in census
Census returns indicate Milwaukee's population reached 457,747, rising by 88,290 over the past decade. The data reflect continued growth in the Wisconsin city, underscoring urban expansion and shifting demographics since the previous count.
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New German Government Quits and Berlin Waits
In Berlin Chancellor Von Kapp resigns marking a constitutional shift as authorities promise order within a week. Separately Seattle Mayor Caldwell begins city leadership by cutting fourteen street car management posts and demanding a full financial statement on operations since municipal takeover. Mayoral action follows wide reports on system finances.
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Hugh M. Caldwell
Harry Carroll
Damages From Radical Fires Put At Fifty Million
Los Angeles March 17 Deputy marshal S W Shannon of Fresno estimates California property losses from incendiary fires and sabotage tied to radicals at fifty million dollars. Fresno County alone suffered about one and a quarter million in the past year as the radicals case of Nicholas Steelink for syndicalism is cited in court.
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Calif
S. W. Shannon
Fresno
California
Fresno County
Nicholas Steelink
Gompers Endorses Labor Men in the Legion
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, endorses American Legion membership for union men in a letter to the Union Labor Council of Needles California. He argues organized labor and the Legion share a goal of improving mankind and sees no reason labor members cannot join the Legion.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Union Labor Council
Needles
Calif
American Legion
Gompers
Organized Labor
Legion
Dayton Woman Charged With Having Twenty Husbands
Dayton Ohio March 17 Tiffie Sallie and James Nick report to police that Margaret Foster has married both men and has about twenty other husbands none of whom she has divorced. Foster is twenty one years old.
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Tiffie Sallie
James Nick
Margaret Foster
Victoria Wins Sixth Pacific Coast Franchise Bid
Seattle wins rivalry over Astoria Everett and Vancouver for the sixth Pacific Coast International Baseball League franchise. Other league cities include Seattle Spokane Tacoma Yakima and Vancouver B C. Season opens May 4 with Seattle in training camp and expected to be a top team.
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Victoria
Astoria
Everett
Vancouver
Wash
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Tacoma
Yakima
B. C
End of Kapp rule seen as threat fades in Berlin
It is believed today that all danger of organized warfare passed with Von Kapp’s announced resignation and that President Ebert will re enter Berlin within forty hours. Clashes between troops and civilians are expected to end with the restoration of the Ebert government.
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Berlin
Kapp Regime Faces Challenge as Sparticists Grow
In Paris on March 17, reports say Chancellor von Kapp's government loses grip as Sparticists aim to seize power with Soviet ties. Clashes in Potsdam and Dresden leave about 12 and over 100 dead respectively. A general strike called by President Ebert finds broad support among workers and merchants in Berlin and other cities close stores.
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Paris
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Dresden
Ebert
Berlin
Noske Vows Rapid Restore of Order in Germany
London march 17 Gustave Noske former Minister of Demobilization in President Eberts cabinet says he can restore order in Germany within one week He claims command of many troops and asserts he can quell any disorder if authorized to act.
Von Kapps Lieutenant Says Peace In Sight
Berlin March 17 President Ebert Premier Bauer and other members of the old German government will likely reach Berlin within two days, a prominent lieutenant of Director General Von Kapp stated yesterday. He said Von Kapps terms for peace were en route to Stuttgart and denied that the Entente Powers had sent an ultimatum.
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Bauer
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Stuttgart
Ebert's Followers Hold Hamburg
The followers of President Ebert hold Hamburg as protests and political tensions rise in the Baltic region. Hamburg remains under control amid mounting demonstrations and regional unrest.
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New Republic Formed by Workingmen in Chemitz Saxony
In Basel Switzerland on March 17 Chemitz described as Saxony’s ice center formed a Republic of Workingmen's Councils and named a committee to perfect a proposed government. Continued on page two.
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