Russia Needs Allied Help to Stabilize Postwar Order
Exclusive interview with Sir George, former secretary to the Russian embassy, argues that Allied military aid and economic relief are essential if Russia is to resist Bolshevik power. He warns Lenin and Trotzky do not represent the Russian people and calls for a united effort to defend Petrograd and Moscow, with emphasis on peasant land policies and food control. Adriatic blockade ends as Italy’s naval forces halt the measure aimed at Austria-Hungary.
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Dell M. Bawarde
Russia
of Nations
Spor
Petrograd
E International
George
Nicholas Lemme
Leon
Fish
Berlin
Europe
Moscow
Kolchak
Deniken
Red Army
Germany
China
Lenine
Trotzky
Irom
Sir George
Kerensky
Federal Telephone Taxes Take Effect Tomorrow
Washington report notes new federal revenue tax on telephone messages begins tomorrow with rates of five cents for 14 to 60 cent charges and 19 cents above 50 cents, with companies collecting and itemizing the tax on toll statements and public calls. Additional amusements taxes hit theatre ticket brokers, cabarets, and box office price excess. club dues over ten dollars taxed at ten percent. Other taxes include freight three percent, express five percent, passenger and Pullman eight percent, oil pipeline eight percent.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Presid Wilson
Building Supplies Face Substantial Price Reductions
Washington reports indicate a broad move toward lower prices across building industry products. After weeklong conferences with lumber coal and coke cement building hardware glass and gypsum trades, many firms including steel producers have signaled willingness to cooperate with the industrial board. news expects further announcements showing price cuts from 10 to 20 percent as the board reviews ways to implement relief.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
George Peak
Debs Meeting Called Off in Toledo Riots
In Toledo on March 31 a 6000 strong socialist crowd rioted at Memorial Hall delaying an address by Eugene V. Debs. Mayor Cornell Schreiber banned further radical meetings after 80 were arrested 800 police dispersed the crowd with minor injuries. All prisoners were later released without bail.
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Toledo
Ohio
Memorial Hall
Eugene V. Debs
Cornell Schreiber
Thomas Devine
Debs
Bolshevik Offer Reported in Milwaukee Shoe Deal
Milwaukee report says Russian Bolshevik agent M Martens offered to place an order for two million pairs of shoes from Milwaukee if the U S government guaranteed delivery in Russia. He allegedly promised the Bolshevik government would deposit 200 million dollars in gold with the United States to guarantee payment for large clothing and supply shipments.
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Milwaukee
Wis
B. L. Bobroff
War Labor Board
New York
M. Martens
Russia
Bobroff
Martens
United States
Will Not Join Mooney Strike
Indianapolis March 31 United Mine Workers of America refuse to back any general strike on July 4 on behalf of Thomas Mooney. Mooney, jailed for a San Francisco preparedness day bombing, was the focus of a January Chicago convention. Board decision announced today at miners' headquarters.
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Mooney
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Thomas Mooney
San Francisco
Chicago
International Executive Board
British Vessel Disabled at Sea Near Plymouth
London March 31 The British steamship Parisian en route from Boston to Hull put in at Plymouth in a leaking condition after being forced to jettison 1000 tons of cargo. The vessel was escorted into port by the American steamer Saratoga.
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London
Boston
Hull
Plymouth
Saroa Ta Gies
No Political Pie In P.0 Plate Recounts Burleson Memo
A Washington note reports that first second and third class positions moved to civil service by executive order on Burleson’s recommendation end political influence. A souvenir outsider mailed an empty wooden pie plate to Burleson as a past administration gag. It bears a three cent stamp and arrived today via mail.
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Washington
Civil Service
Burleson
Valera speaks for President Wilson in peace talks
London dispatch reports Edmund de Valera, Sinn Fein leader, asks followers not to judge President Wilson over Irish question at the peace conference. He sends a letter to the United Irish Society of Great Britain urging patience and perseverance.
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London
Edmund de Valera
Sinn Fein
Wilson
Wtusal
United Irish Society of Great Britain
Wson
League
Westminster
England
France
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Dick Fesaleen
Erin
Japanese War Minister Says Americans Refused Aid in Siberia
Tokyo dispatch quotes War Minister Tanaka telling parliament that Americans declined to assist Japanese troops at Blagoveshchensk in Siberia. He said Japanese forces were present only to maintain order.
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London
Tanaka
Japan
Blagovestchensk
Siberia
Tokio
Rail officials probe alleged wrecking attempt near Altoona
In Altoona Pennsylvania on March 31 railroad officials investigated what is believed to be an attempt to wreck westbound passenger train No 33 on the Pennsylvania lines near the city. Three ties were found tied to the rails in a way that would have caused rail detachment.
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Altoona
Pennsylvania Lines
Here
Happenings in this town report early spring changes
Freight carried by Consolidated R R indicates business picking up. Roger Kennedy leaves Davis Bros to run Kennedy & Hubbard coal firm at Union street. Grocery clerks plan three closing nights weekly. N E Agriculture Dept seeks fruit bud damage data from cold snap. John Boylan leaves Allison Bros for Standard Oil Co local agency April 1. A flag staff rises on South Main street school. Spring term starts April 1. Fred Phillips to run Colchester almshouse. Summers in Durham. Wadsworths relocate from New York. W B Davis leads Holy Trinity choir. Charles Jarvis reports brighter business at Berlin Iron Bridge Co. New York buyers acquire Ely property at Ely’s Ferry. Capt Elbert Stannard gives $1000 to Wesbrook Congregational church. Northern lights last night. growers delay tobacco sales due to low prices. Quarry work resumes April 1 at North Thownstone Quarry Cromwell. Edward White’s Portland hen lays 8 1/4 inch egg with four yolks.
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Consolidated R. R
Roger Kennedy
Davis Bros
Union Street
Kennedy & Hubbard
N. E. Department of Agriculture
John Boylan
Allison Bros
Standard Oil Co
South Main Street
Robinson & Abel
Fred Phillips
Colchester
Wedworth Wadsworth and Family
New York
Durham
W. B. Davis
Holy Trinity Church
Charles Jarvis
Berlin Iron Bridge Co
J. Ely
Ely’s Ferry
Elbert Stannard
Port Washington
Wesbrook
N. E. Thownstone
Cromwell
Edward White
Portland
Kaiser Acting Queerly In Socialism Quips
A Hague dispatch to the Daily Mail reports the ex Kaiser showing erratic behavior at meals claiming socialism, alternating between ordinary man and general in uniform, and dominating conversations from breakfast to night. The former empress spends much time in prayer.
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London
Hague
Daily Mail
Easter Shopping Prompt Promises Early Suitor Deals
An advertorial urges readers to place Easter apparel orders now to avoid last minute rushes. It promotes early purchasing of Easter suits or coats this week, signaling savings and timeliness for holiday wear.
Separate Dress Skirts in Woll Plaid Suitings
Separate dress skirts offered in high lustre poplin with wide belts and pockets in colors Black Navy Copenhagen Grey Purple and Tan. Prices start at 5.00 with full plaited wool sporty plaids priced at 14.00 16.50 18.50 and 20.00. More options available.
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Copenhagen
Silk Petticoats And Jerseys For Easter Suits
Silk Jersey Petticoats with novelty flounce priced at 5 dollars. Jersey Top Petticoats with Taffeta Flounce also 5 dollars. Silk Flounce on Heatherbloom Tops. Regular sizes two ninety eight. 54 inch hip three fifty. 60 inch hip three ninety eight.
New Spring Knitted Sweaters Arrive in Bright Colors
Merchants showcase the latest knitwear for ladies and misses with full length coat styles in eight spring hues and new collars. Slip On sweaters in blouse styles priced at 10.00, children’s Slip Ons at 2.00 each.
Kiddie Kates Coats and Accessories On Sale
For ages two to six the shop offers white black and checked coats in Navy Blue Copenhagen and wan child colors. Prices range from 3.00 to 10.00 by size. Tailored hats match coats from 1.25 to 5.00. A full children room on the second floor features items from pinning blankets to christening gifts.
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Copenhagen
Secomoor
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