Wood Carries South Dakota Primaries in GOP Contest
Partial returns from all counties show Gen Leonard Wood leading Gov Frank Lowden by about 6,000 votes in the South Dakota Republican primary. Johnson trails, Poindexter garners few votes, with Wood leading in 31 counties while Lowden and Johnson lead in 11 each. ten delegates will head to Chicago.
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Gen
Leonard Wood
South Dakota
Frank O. Lowden
Hiram W. Johnson
Lowden
Miles Poindexter
Wood
Johnson
Poindexter
Gen. Wood
Chicago
Wood declines further comment on presidential fund donors
Norfolk March 24 Gen Leonard Wood refused to name contributors to his presidential campaign fund as demanded by Senator Borah Idaho. He repeated that there is nothing to add to yesterday's statement by his manager William Proctor that they are complying with the law.
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Norfolk
Leonard Wood
Senator Borah
Idaho
William Proctor
Brandegee Attacks Wilson Similarly on War Policies
New Haven reporters say Senator F B Brandegee opened the Connecticut state Republican convention by sharply charging President Wilson with treaty making and Mexican policy faults He blamed the President for Americas unpreparedness at the war's start and called the State Department a shell and the Post Office Department a big joke if not a scandal and tragedy.
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New Haven
F. B. Brandegee
Connecticut
Wilson
America
State Department
Post Office Department
Johnson enters name for New Jersey presidential primaries
Trenton March 24 Senator Hiram W Johnson has filed his name as a candidate in the New Jersey presidential primaries.
16000 Anti Bolshevists Die of Cold
Official Moscow dispatches report over 16000 anti Bolshevik soldiers frozen to death on the Southeastern Russian steppes amid hunger and extreme cold. Polish front reports describe heavy fighting with Bolsheviks repulsed at Zwicie Bridgehead. Chinese government orders withdrawal of troops in Siberia.
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Russian Steppes
London
Moscow
Warsaw
Zwicie
Peking
Siberia
Washington to Vote on World War Service Bonus
In Olympia Washington after an all night clash between the Senate and House over a bonus bill for World War veterans the legislature adjourned at 430 this morning The measure would submit the bonus to a referendum while the Senate tried to insert an emergency clause to make it immediate The House insisted for the referendum while the American Legion lobby opposed it and favored the emergency clause
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Olympia
Wash
Senate
House of Representatives
House
American Legion Lobby
Gellatly introduces tax classification bill for governor race
Representative John Gellatly of Wenatchee, a Republican candidate for governor, proposed a bill to amend the constitution giving the Legislature authority to classify property for taxation. Opponent Reed argued the measure would empower a majority to tax any business out of existence. The resolution was not adopted.
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Olympia
Wash
John Gellatly
Wenatchee
Reed
Grocers Fight Big Meat Packers Then Reopen Case
In Chicago on March 24 the National Wholesale Grocers Association adopted resolutions condemning a government decree limiting the Big Five packing houses. The group will reopen the case against the packers and railroads before the Interstate Commerce Commission, arguing the decree does not end unfair competition in wholesale groceries.
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Chicago
National Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mrs Humphrey Ward Dies at 69 in London
London report states famous author Mrs Humphrey Ward died of heart disease at 69. Born Mary Augusta Arnold in Tasmania she was the eldest daughter of Thomas Arnold. She married Humphrey Ward in 1872 and rose to prominence with novels including Robert Elsmere and David Grieve.
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London
Humphrey Ward
Mary Augusta Arnold
Tasmania
Thomas Arnold
Arnold
Rugby
Robert Elsmere
David Grieve
Marcella
Bessie Castrell
Sir George Tressady
Halbeck
Bennisdale
Leader in Days of Hawaiian Royalty Dies Leaving Riches
Honolulu March 24 Col Samuel Parker Prime Minister under Queen Liliuokalani died here yesterday. He left an estate valued in the millions, mainly vast farms on Maui and Hawaii Islands devoted to beef and mutton production. He was a well known Hawaiian figure though he kept distant from public matters since the monarchy was overthrown.
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Honolulu
Col
Samuel Parker
Lilliokalani
Maui
Hawaii Islands
Grigsby Pushes Liberal Oil Regulations for Alaska
Delegate George R. Grigsby urged loosening lease terms and rules under the oil leasing bill for Alaska. He attended yesterday's contest case hearing and immediately continued work on the bill.
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Washington
George RB. Grigsby
Alaska
Senate confirms Williams for head of Internal Revenue
The Senate confirmed William M. Williams of Alabama for Commissioner of Internal Revenue, succeeding Daniel C. Roper who resigned. The action was reported from Washington on March 24.
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Senate
Williams
Internal Revenue
Washington
William M. Williams
Alabama
Daniel C. Roper
Kansas City Man Wins Pacific Coast Welterweight Title
Seattle March 24 Morris Lux of Kansas City won the Pacific Coast welterweight title last night by defeating Billy Wright of Seattle in four rounds.
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Seattle
Morris Lux
Kansas City
Billy Wright
Laborites Pleased With Progress of Political Plans
The American Federation of Labor reports strong success for its nonpartisan political campaign. Officers note great enthusiasm at local union meetings across the country as plans are formed to oppose candidates unfriendly to organized labor.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Ebert Easing Up in Germany Outlook Bright
Berlin reports calmer conditions after revolution, with no cabinet changes and fewer rumors of danger. Ebert abolishes drumhead courts martial amid improving security. General strike ended by committee as business conditions edge toward normal.
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Ebert
Germany
Berlin
Reichwehr crushes Communist forces in Coburg fight
German Reichwehr troops routed Communist forces in Coburg with heavy casualties. In Wesel 6000 German troops clashed with 15000 Communist guards. two were reported killed.
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Wesel
Germany
Nebraska constitutional assembly votes to set up State Industrial Commission
The Nebraska constitutional assembly, meeting in Lincoln, has adopted a proposal to create a State Industrial Commission to adjudicate labor disputes as part of revising the state constitution.
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Lincoln
Neb
Constitutional Assembly
Nebraska
Luetwitz and Trotha Arrested as Kapp Revolt Crumbles
Berlin on March 24 reports official statements that General Von Luetwitz the military commander of the Kapp revolution and Admiral Von Trotha the Admiralty chief have been arrested. Doctor Kapp is believed to be hiding on his Prussia estate.
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von Kapp
Berlin
General von Luetwitz
Admiral von Trotha
Admiralty
Doctor Kapp
Prussia
Labor bureau plans global office under League of Nations
London march 24 the governing body of the international labor bureau set up by the League of Nations provisions has decided to form an international labor office. It will collect and distribute information and prepare a program for the annual conference.
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League OF Nations
London
International Labor Bureau
BESIEGE ERMANS AT WESEL IN RHEIN PROVINCE
Late Wesel report says Communists besieging the Constitutional army at Wesel in Rheinish Prussia. The insurgents reportedly command a large veteran force and Ebert's forces are close to being surrounded.
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Ermans
Wesel Terich
Rheinish
Prussia
Wesel
Ebert
Flood Proposes New Peace Treaty With Germany
Washington March 24 Representative H D Flood of Virginia announced he will introduce a joint resolution authorizing the President to prepare a new treaty of peace with Germany. The measure seeks to empower the executive branch to negotiate a postwar settlement.
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Washington
H. D. Flood
Virginia
House
Germany
British Manufacturers Push Tariff On Cotton
London March 24 Manchester cotton manufacturers favor a tax of six pence per bale on imported cotton to raise funds for encouraging cotton growing in the empire.
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London
Manchester
England
First Snow Stage in Tulare Records
Tulare California reported a two inch snowfall yesterday evening marking the first snow recorded by the Weather Bureau in this location. The falls surprised residents and blanketed the area with fresh snow.
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Tulare
Cal
Weather Bureau
Canadian dollar hits new high at 90 cents in New York
The Canadian dollar reached 90 cents in New York on March 24, the highest level since the market turmoil. Analysts predict further gains toward par as the currency continues its rapid advance.
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New York
Alaska railroad bid promised by 1921 to 1922
J L McPherson, Seattle Chamber of Commerce Alaska Bureau manager, says rails will connect Sew ard and Fairbanks, except the Tanana river, by end of 1921 or early 1922. He notes $5,000,000 ready for immediate work and says Senate and House Committees on Territories will study Alaskan affairs. Congress aims to develop Alaska to ensure railroad success.
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J. L. McPherson
Alaska
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Seward
Fairbanks
Tanana River
Senate
House
Territories
Congress
Governors invited to discuss oil leasing act rules
Washington Bureau of Mines director Van H Manning calls governors from California Colorado Wyoming Montana Louisiana and Alaska to Seattle to confer on oil leasing act regulations. In Seattle James H Wilkins reports Ambrose Bierce was killed by a Villista firing squad in Mexico years ago.
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van H. Manning
Bureau of Mines
California
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Louisiana
Alaska
Seattle
James H. Wilkins
Mexico
Ambrose Bierce
Villista
Bierce
New York Physician Reports X-Ray Cancer Cure Success
New York on March 24, a New York Post Graduate School report says Dr. William Meyer developed an X-ray method curing fifty consecutive surface cancer cases. The announcement highlights notable patient recoveries and advances in treatment.
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New York
William Meyer
New York Post Graduate School
Irish Home Rule Bill May Pass With Broad Support
New York dispatch reports the Irish Home Rule bill will pass the House of Commons as Ulster abstains. Liberal Leader Asquith may try to block it but is unlikely to stop the measure. South Ireland is believed to accept the bill.
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New York
Sun- Herald
London Dispatch
House of Commons
Ulster
Asquith
South Ireland
Secretary Bain Bridge Colby Seeks Public Senate Evidence
Secretary Bainbridge Colby asks Senator Lodge to publish all evidence presented to the Senate Committee on the confirmation matter. He wants the public informed of charges raised and the supporting or opposing evidence offered.
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Washington
Bainbridge Colby
Lodge
Senate Committee
Senator New Proposes Central Alaska Control Bill
Senator Harry S. New of Indiana, chairman of the Senate Committee on Territories, introduced a bill for a resident Alaska commission with broad authority over resources, transportation, and the Government's Engineering Commission. A three member Alaska Development Board would be named by the President with seven year terms and salaries up to 8500 dollars. A railroad development appropriation of 10000 dollars is included. Secretary Payne also contemplates a Seattle to Seward steamship line to aid Alaska railroad development starting next summer.
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Seattle
Seattle Times
Harry S. New
Indiana
John B. Payne
Alaska
New
House of Representatives
Charles F. Curry
House Committee On Territories
Senate Committee On Territories
Alaska Development Board
Territory
Payne
The
Times’ Special
Interior Department
Seward
Anchorage
W W Works From Within On Legion
Washington March 24 J K Holden Utah state adjutant of the American Legion told the House Ways and Means Committee that government in aid to veterans is lacking prompting the I W W to recruit veterans. He warned Wobblies spread propaganda to undermine the Legion and that discontented service men may join I W W as they plot to overthrow the government. J G Strugham added that lack of a square deal leaves veterans discontent and unrest.
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Washington
J. K. Holden
Utah
American Legion
House
Ways and Means Committee
Wobblies
J. G. Strugham
The
Halibut schooner wrecks in snow storm at Point Montague
Cordova reports the halibut schooner Eandra ran ashore on the reef near Point Montague at Rock Bay during a heavy snow storm and swift current. Captain Morras and 17 crew members were rescued by Sunset and will be sent south on the Alameda, with the vessel believed to be in a precarious condition.
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Cordova
Eandra
Point Montague
Rock Bay
Morras
Alameda
Bond issue to pay service men causes panic warn
Washington March 24 Republican House Leader F W Mondell told the House that issuing bonds to fund veterans bonuses would push prices higher and risk a price collapse, signaling grave danger of a panic.
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Washington
House
F. W. Mondell
Navy Appropriation Bill Advances To Senate
House approves the Naval Appropriation bill totaling 425 million dollars with 104 million for 1916 construction and personnel raised to 125000 enlisted men. All speakers urge full fulfillment of the 1916 Naval Construction program.
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Washington
House
Senate
Naval officer critiques Daniels in WWI policy chaos
Capt. Harris Lansing, former assistant Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, testified to a Senate investigating committee that the Navy Department faced chaotic conditions when the United States entered World War I. He said Secretary Daniels often blocked approval of important policies due to his personal characteristics.
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Daniels Washington
Harris Lansing
Bureau of Navigation
Senate
Navy Department
America
Daniels
Wilson withdraws coal price control effective April 1
Washington March 23 President Wilson today withdrew government control over the maximum price of bituminous coal effective April 1 It is believed operators will raise coal prices to absorb the 27 percent wage increase recommended for miners by the commission appointed by the President In a letter to operators and miners Wilson urged immediate agreement based on the commission report The proposed wage increase would total two hundred million dollars yearly.
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Wilson
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