Hoover Likely to Run as Republican for Alaska Issue
Seattle March 31. Representative Charles F. Curry of California, head of the House Committee on Territories, says hearings on the Alaska situation will begin soon. In a telegraphic letter to J. L. McPherson of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce Alaska bureau, Curry pledged to pursue ways to make Alaska a home for prosperous citizens safeguarded from monopoly and exploitation. McPherson plans to return to Washington to aid the committee with data.
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Seattle
J. L. McPherson
Alaska
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Charles F. Curry
California
House Committee On Territories
McPherson
Curry
House
Washington
Alaska Shipping Bill Faces Setback in Congress
Washington reports the Alaska Shipping bill unlikely to pass this session as opponents seek hearings. A Senate Commerce Committee debate features R M Semmes and James Wickersham accusing John Ballaine of false statements and Canadian interests. Ballaine and Wickersham deny the charge. Wickersham later accuses Maurice D. Leehey of Guggenheim ties, which Leehey denies.
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Washington
Alaska
Congress
Senateommittee On
Commerce
R. M. Semmes
Alaska Territorial Shipping Board
James Wickersham
John E. Ballaine
Semmee
Ballaine
John B. E
Thomas Riggs, Jr
Guggenheims
Leehey
Canadians May Quit Alaska If Bill Passes
Victoria B C March 31 It is believed Canadian steamships will quit running to Alaska if the Alaska shipping bill passes Congress The Territorial Shipping Board computed a tax on the combined Canadian fleet operating in Alaska waters of 14910 dollars based on 1919 entered and cleared data Gov Riggs and Delegate Grigsby doubt the bill will pass this session and have not urged rapid consideration
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Alaska
Victoria
B. C
Territrial Shipping Board
Alaska Customs District
Seattle Wins World Hockey Championship Game
In Toronto on March 31 the Metropolitans of Seattle defeated the Ottawa Senators 2 to 1 in a neutral ice fourth game of the world title series. Seattle now leads two games to one in the series under Western rules.
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Toronto
Metropolitans
Seattle
Senators
Ottawa
Sach
U S Mail flyer killed in Newark chimney crash
Newark March 31 George Sherlock a government mail plane flyer was instantly killed when his aircraft struck the chimney of a building in Newark New Jersey.
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U. S
Newark
N. J
George Sherlock
Prominent Juneau Businessman Alvin Goldstein Dies
Alvin Goldstein aged 28 son of Juneau pioneer Charles Goldstein and a key partner in Goldstein and Company died after a severe influenza and pneumonia battle. Born in San Francisco February 12 1892 he lived in Juneau most of his life and worked on fur buying trips across Alaska before his death just after 11 pm. Funeral set for San Francisco with family traveling aboard the Princess Mary.
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Alvin Goldstein
Juneau
Charles Goldstein
Goldstein
San Francisco
Princess Mary
Marion Goldstein
Marie Goldstein
Charles Warner
Isadore Goldstein
S. S. Jacobs
That City
California
Juneau High School
Totem
Alaska
Dawson
Yukon Territory
British Columbia
B. A. Rosselle
Charles Goldstein and Company
the Elks
Denmark faces general strike over liberal reform demands
Copenhagen March 31 A general strike was ordered for next Tuesday after King Christian refused to consider a compromise from the Aegionists to suspend action if Parliament is summoned to pass liberal legislation requested by Socialists and radicals. The situation is grave with hoarding of food and water as transport and industry threaten to halt.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Christian
Aegionists
Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks Wed in Los Angeles
Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, famed film stars, married in a quiet Los Angeles ceremony on Sunday after obtaining a secret license the prior Friday. Pickford listed age 26 and Fairbanks 36. Marjorie Day served as bridesmaid. Both had prior marriages, with Pickford recently divorced from Owen Moore and Fairbanks from a former wife. The couple will continue their careers in motion pictures.
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Los Angeles
Mary Pickford
Douglas’ Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Marjorite Day
Owen Moore
Nevada Deputy AG opens inquiry into Pickford Moore divorce
Reno March 31 Robert Richardson Deputy Attorney General for Nevada has begun investigations to determine if any fraud or irregularities occurred in the divorce of Mary Pickford from Owen Moore A decree was granted two weeks ago and the official says the decree may be set aside if irregularities are found in the proceedings
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Reno, Nev
Robert Richardson
Nevada
Mary Pickford
Owen Moore
Richardson
Admiral Watson sails for Alaskan ports from Seattle
The steamer Admiral Watson left Seattle at ten this morning bound for Alaskan ports with 66 passengers aboard. Onboard were Juneau passengers Miss Dregan J W Acklen Roy Torvinen and two steerage passengers in the list of travelers.
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Seattle
Admiral Watson
Juneau
Miss Dregan
J. W. Acklen
Roy Torvinen
Wilson Urges Turks Be Forced Out Of Europe
President Wilson sends a communication to the Allies stating his belief that Turkey should be expelled from Europe. He notes Allied nations have long fought to carry out this policy as revolution spreads across Turkey except in Constantinople.
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Wilson
Europe
Washington
Turkey
Paris
Budapest
Constantinople
Mississippi to vote on suffrage amendment tonight
Jackson reports the Lower House will vote on the woman suffrage amendment tonight after the Senate approved it yesterday. With 35 states already ratified, one more state will complete the three fourths consent needed for ratification.
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Jackson
Mississippi
Senate
House
Corbaley Resigns as Seattle Chamber Leader
Seattle March 1 Gordon C Corbaley has resigned as secretary of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club to enter the canning business at Puyallup Roy O Hadley succeeds him Hadley is a son of former Chief Justice Hadley and nephew of Congressman L I Hadley of Bellingham
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Seattle
Gordon C. Corbaley
Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Puyallup
Roy O. Hadley
Foreign Trade Bureau
Chamber
Hadley
Washington
L. I. Hadley
Bellingham
Woodshole Prepares for Wilson Summer Visit
Woodshole Massachusetts March 31 Real estate men survey the town to accommodate several hundred clerks and attaches who will accompany President Wilson for the summer. It is expected the President will arrive around June 15.
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Woodshole
Mass
Wilson
Assembly Backs Government After Confidence Vote in Berlin
Berlin March 31 The National Assembly rejected a vote of lack of confidence in the government and then adopted a motion approving the government’s immediate plans. Chancellor Mueller told the assembly that France has abandoned the zone and Germany would have two weeks to send a strong force into the Ruhr to quell armed resistance and restore order.
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Berlin
National Assembly
Germany
Mueller
France
Ruhr
Revolutionists Admit Loss in Dusseldorf District
In Dusseldorf district, most revolutionary leaders concede defeat by the Ebert government. They threaten sabotage in mines and factories if government troops advance on the Reds. Reports say Krupp plants are making ammunition for the Reds.
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Dusseldorf
Ebert
Krupp
French report says revolt worsens in Ruhr region
Paris dispatch says France refused Germany permission to send troops to quell the Ruhr revolt. German workers, reinforced, attacked Wesel fortresses and plundered Hamm and other Westphalian towns. Essen allegedly declares a general strike near Krupp works.
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Paris
Germany
Ruhr
Wesel
Hamm
Westphalia
Essen
Krupp
Canal Open as Prince of Wales Passes Through Panama
The Panama Canal reopens after blasts cleared slides at Culebra Cut allowing the British battleship Renown with the Prince of Wales aboard to pass through. The royal party continues toward Australia as the Prince conducts a canal inspection, keeping to his South Pacific schedule.
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CANAL
Prince OF Wales
Panama
Culebra
Panama Canal
Australia
Hoover would Run If Party Adopts Liberal Platform
In San Francisco Herbert Hoover telegraphed that he would accept the Republican nomination if the party adopts a forward looking liberal platform on treaty and economic issues and cooperates with independents. He favors the League of Nations with reservations and opposes both extremes on European involvement. Plans for Hoover clubs are underway in Iowa.
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Hoover
San Francisco
Herbert Hoover
Hoover Republican Club
Republican Party
League of Nations
Hoover Clubs
Iowa
Hoover Republican Clubs Forming in Iowa Des Moines
Des Moines reports Hoover decision to accept public service indicates new Republican clubs organizing across Iowa to mobilize support. Local leaders announce plans, recruit members, and schedule meetings as Hoover’s stance shapes campaign activity.
Mayo answers Sims before committee
Washington March 31 Rear Admiral Mayo testified before the Senate investigating committee and defended the U S neutrality policy of the early war years. He said this policy and the 1916 election shaped the United States failure to mobilize sooner, noting Germany’s submarine actions spurred entry. Mayo asserted the Atlantic fleet was ready when war was declared and rebutted Sims on British destroyer assignments at Queenstown.
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Washington
Mayo
Senate
Sims
United States
Germany
America
Admiral Mayo
Atlantic
Admiral Sims
Queenstown
Fiske Attacks Daniels Over Naval Readiness Policy
Rear Admiral Fiske, retired, testified to a Senate committee that the Navy was unprepared for war in 1917 due to Secretary Daniels and his policy. He urged a head of the Navy with deep traditions, education, and openness to naval preparedness, noting his advisory role and resignation over the wine ban on warships.
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Washington
Bradley Fiske
Senate
United States Navy
Josephue Daniels
Fiske
Daniels
America
Hoover as Presidential Candidate Sparks Senate Debate
In Washington on March 31, speculation rose that Herbert Hoover could seek the Republican nomination. Senators weighed his wartime wheat policy, with Gronna opposing Hoover and citing $2 billion losses to farmers, while McKellar argued it rules him out of the Democratic slate. Ashurst defended Hoover, suggesting Democrats might nominate him and asserting the public would understand him. Thomas questioned whether incomprehensible words should bar a candidacy.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Gronna
North Dakota
Hoover
Congress
McKeller
Tennessee
Ashurst
Arizona
McKellar
Thomas
Colorado
Wilson Listed By Georgia For Presidential Primary
The name Woodrow Wilson has been filed with the State Democratic committee as a candidate for the presidential nomination in the primaries to be held April 20. The petition went unnoticed until the filing caused surprise.
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Atlanta
Woodrow Wilson
State
Democratic Committee
Wilson’s Possible Primary Ballot Action Unclear
White House officials stated they have no information on President Wilson’s probable action regarding the filing of the petition at Atlanta to place his name on the Presidential primary ballot. The petition was reportedly prepared and filed without his knowledge.
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Wilson
White House
Washington
Atlanta
Bryan Democrats Seek Bryan to Address Seattle
Washington Democrats organize Bryan Democratic Club aims to bring William Jennings Bryan to Seattle before the San Francisco convention. The March 31 report notes efforts underway to secure his appearance and bolster local support.
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Washington
Bryan
Seattle
Bryan Democratic Club
William Jennings Bryan
San Francisco
Roosevelt's maiden speech against expelling socialists in NY Assembly
Lieut Col Theodore Roosevelt in Albany delivered his first Assembly speech opposing the expulsion of five Socialist members. He warned that expelling Socialists would brand the Socialist Party as a conspiracy and imply stripping Socialists of offices and suffrage nationwide.
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Albany
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
New York Assembly
Assembly
New York
United States
O'Dowd Knocks Out Rye In Fifth Round Title Bout
Mike O'Dowd of St Paul world middleweight champion floors Joe Rye of Boston in the fifth round of a 12 round scheduled bout in Boston last night setting up a decisive victory for the champion.
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Boston
Mike O’dowd
St. Paul
Joe Rye
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