Allied Troops Ready for Rhine Bridgehead Occupation
Allied Supreme Council reportedly agreed to occupy Rhine bridgeheads as a first step to press Germany for 226 billion gold marks indemnity. French military staff plan to march into Bavaria if ordered to enforce indemnity payments, ignoring the Ruhr Valley. U S troops not planned to participate. American forces in Germany remain under armistice terms.
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Urgent Demands Rise as German Counter-Proposals Face Ultimatum
German counter-proposals at the indemnity talks trigger Allied threats of a Paris decision with immediate action. Berlin orders stand, while Allies reportedly prepare a sharp reply seen as an ultimatum. Possible occupation of the Rhine left bank and seizure of coal fields are among the contemplated terms. Climax expected within 48 hours.
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Morris Harbaugh Undergoes Double Hernia Operation
Morris Harbaugh of Waynesboro was brought to Washington County Hospital yesterday and underwent a double hernia operation performed by Dr. Wroth. He is reported in satisfactory condition.
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Waynesboro
Washington County Hospital
Wroth
Southern Water Main Project Expands City Supply
Work began on extensive water mains ordered by the Mayor and Council to improve fire protection and water service in southern and southwestern city districts. About 14 000 feet of new mains will connect Mulberry to Willow Lane and extend across Reynolds Avenue to South Boulevard and beyond, aiming to include most incorporated areas within reach of adequate service by June 1, with extensions into surrounding districts planned.
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Potomac
First Street
Virginia Avenue
Brighton Place
Tipward Place
Missing 14 Year-Old Girl Prompt Search Efforts
Brown eyed 14 year old Easte Huff of 859 Virginia Avenue is missing from home. Police report a February 24 letter from Youngstown Ohio and say she was seen on Madison Avenue since then. Authorities maintain watchful eye for the girl.
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Easte Huff
Virginia Avenue
Youngstown
Madison Avenue
Eight killed during Irish disorders report
Dublin reports eight civilians killed in Irish disorders over the past 24 hours with nine wounded, including four women. Wounded include three aged and two soldiers, per casualty report issued today.
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International News
Dublin
Wilson May See Harding Sworn
President Wilson expressed desire to be present at President-elect Harding's oath and deliver his address in Washington. Weather and capital conditions will decide if he attends. After the inaugural, he will go to his new home and may host an informal reception for Democratic leaders.
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International News
Washington
Wilson
Harding
Thaie
Fighting at Trieste Leaves Many Dead and Wounded
Dispatch from Trieste reports numerous deaths and injuries after clashes between Communists and Nationalists. Strikers joined the Communists and set fire to the San Marco shipyards, the largest in the Adriatic.
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International
London
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Atrlatic
Impeachment of Landis Likely in Congress
Washington March 2 Impeachment charges against K L Landis of Chicago were studied by the House judiciary committee The panel decided the charges should be acted upon by the next congress The report says the charges were filed too late for full investigation but if proven the duties of Landis as baseball commissioner would conflict with his federal judgeship and infringe on judicial privileges Chairman Volstead will file a minority report and is said to oppose censure
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Washington
K. L. Landis
Chicago
House Judiciary Committee
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Rep. Welty
Ohio
Judge Landis
Jose Landis
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Volstead
Mrs Briscoe backs Democratic banquet plan in city
Mrs Julia Hamilton Briscoe a Democratic National Committee member endorses a planned banquet in the city. Democrats debate a commemorative day with possible names like Jackson Jefferson and Cleveland. Details on date speakers and arrangements are to be settled before committees organize venues.
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Democratic National Committee
White
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Jackson
Jefferson
Cleveland
U.S. Invited to League Meeting on Mandates
Paris reports the League of Nations invites the United States to attend its next council meeting to discuss mandates. Washington notes the U.S. war and peace participation but says America has not ratified the treaty or joined the League. The State Department calls the replies to US notes on mandates and Mesopotamian oil arrangements unsatisfactory.
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America
League of Nations
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Earl Curzon
Great Britain
France
Mesopotamia
Revenue Office to Open Friday Night for Salaried Workers
C H Pardee division chief of the Internal Revenue Department says his office in the post office basement will be open Friday night from 6 to 9 for salaried employees and wage earners unable to visit during the day. The office will not be open Saturday night. Pardee is voluntary providing his services at night for those unable to call at other times.
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C. H. Pardee
Internal Revenue Department
Mr. Pardee
Mail Herald Lunches Guests at Conococheague Club
Cumberland Valley publishers and newspaper men attended an informal lunch at 12 20 p m at the Conococheague Club. The event, part of a series, was profitable and enjoyable with attendees including David K R Thompson Carlisle Sentinel H L Foltz Public Opinion Chambersburg Robert C Gordon Waynesboro Record Herald H W Nalli Hanover Record Herald Francis M Lowell Martinsburg Journal Major C E Whipple C Neill Baytor and J C Wager Morning Herald J A Hawken Daily Mail.
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Herald Mall
Conococheague Club
David KR. Thompson
Carlisle Sentinel
H. L. Foltz
Public Opinion
Chambersburg
Robert C. Gordon
Waynesboro Record-Herald
H. W. Nalll
Hanover
Carpenters Keep 80 Cents Hourly Wage, Unchanged
An unofficial report claimed the Carpenters Union cut pay from 80 to 70 cents per hour after a Monday meeting. Union members say no action occurred, reaffirming the 80 cent hourly rate and eight hour days as of February 21.
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Carpenters Union
Fruit Shipment Case in Court
In Circuit Court this morning a small audience heard Lookout Mountain Orchard Company sue American Railway Express Company over a fruit shipment. Hartie and Wolfinger defended for the plaintiff with Keedy and Lane for the defendants. Marmaduke won 400 dollars in a separate suit against Howard Nigh for a truck purchase. A. J. Long and O. T. Kaylor represented Marmaduke, H artistic and Wolfinger represented Nigh.
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American Railway Express Company
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Lane
John H. Marmaduke
Howard Nigh
Circuit Court
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Marmaduke
A. J. Long
O. T. Kaylor
Hartle and Wolfinger
Engineer Killed in Train Crash Near Bailey's Station
Harrisburg dispatch reports the New York night express on the Pennsylvania Railroad collided with a fast freight train west of Bailey's Station at 6 am. Engineer W. J. Line of Altoona died. Fireman Edward Witch was seriously injured and several passengers suffered minor injuries.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
International News
Harrisburg
New York Night Express
Bailey's Station
W. J. Line
Altoona
Edward Witch
Bowler to face Grand Jury in Martinsburg murder case
John A Bowler in Martinsburg jail awaiting a preliminary hearing on first degree murder charges for Garfield Miller. Authorities say Bowler’s two year Staunton alcoholic care does not excuse him and his confession stands. Bowler’s father, R L Bowler, connected to Southern Railway, has been informed and hearings may be postponed awaiting his arrival.
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Martinsburg
John A. Bowler
Garfield H. Miller
Staunton
West Virginia
Moundarville
Decatur Rodgers
Rodgers
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Lynchburg
Duffy
Miller
Man 60 Wins License to Wed 24-Year-Old Bride in Virginia
In Fulk's Run, Virginia, William Cook aged 60 obtained a license to wed Lucy G. Smith aged 24. The clerk's office notes this pairing, amid another entry where Hayned Potter from Weverton, aged 24, marries a 34-year-old wife, highlighting age gaps in marriage records.
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William Cook
Lucy G. Smith
Lucy
Fulk’s Run
Virginia
Hayned
Potter
Weverton
Clark's Condition Very Grave Today
Washington March 2 The condition of Champ Clark, former speaker, was unchanged this morning. He had a bad spell overnight but rallied. He is very grave with lung involvement and shallow respiration. He has been unconscious since six this morning.
Woman Attempts Infant Murder Then Self Harm in Wayneebora
Miss Margaret Calimer, about 22, mother of an illegitimate 16 to 17 month old, tried to dash the baby’s head against a pole before turning to carbolic acid. Her brother-in-law George Patterson intervened, saving the child. A charge of assault with intent to kill was filed. bail set at 300 dollars and she was held for court at Jalil.
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Margaret Cartmer
Wayneebora
George Patterson
Miss Calimer
Brady
Patterson
Hawley
Jalil
Retailers Meet on Joint City Store Opening Plan
The Retailers Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce met at 10 o clock this morning to discuss a joint spring opening for all city stores limited to bureau members. No firm actions emerged, but the plan aims to boost success by opening all stores on the same day rather than separately.
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Chamer of Commerce
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