Cabinet officers take oaths in rapid succession
In Washington on March 5, Charles Evans Hughes was sworn in as secretary of state at 9:53 a.m. in a brief ceremony at the state department attended by Bainbridge Colby and others. Following him, John W. Weeks, then Fall of New Mexico, James J. Davis, and other cabinet members were sworn in at various departments. Additional officers included labor chief James J. Davis and secretary of labor Edward J. Henning, with assignments announced for Safford Nestler and Shaffer.
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American Woman Draws a Laetare Medal at Notre Dame
Elizabeth Nourse of Cincinnati received the Laetare Medal from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend Indiana marking the award’s long tradition since 1883 for distinguished Catholic laity advancing morality education and citizenship. Nourse is regarded as a leading American artist.
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Cincinnati
University of Notre Dame
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America
Senator Henderson Shot by Former Client in Senate Office
Washington March 5 AP Former Senator Henderson of Nevada was shot in the wrist in his senate office by Charles A Grock a 65 year old former Nevada resident The wounded man received treatment and Grock was taken into custody Grock said the shooting grew from a 15 year old land case with Henderson serving as his counsel The senator praised the wound as slight and returned for X rays and further care as police awaited custody
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Senator Henderson
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Senate
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Grock
Takoma Park
Maryland
Henderson
Capitol
Grock Known as Fiery, Historically Tied to Henderson Case
Reno report notes Charles T. Grock once lived in Elko and Reno two decades ago as an excitable figure who employed ex Senator Charles B. Henderson and Reno judge G B Brown as lawyers in an Elko county land suit that was decided against him. Grock’s prior conduct included harassing local attorneys and a Reno lawyer reportedly kept a pistol in his desk to defend against him.
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Charles B. Henderson
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Elko County
Elko District Court
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Unknown Hero to Be Honored in Arlington Burial
The congressionally approved plan for returning the unknown American soldier from France and interment at Arlington National Cemetery was sent to the War Department for arrangements and ceremonies. A companion act also authorizes posthumous congressional medals of honor for unknown British and French soldiers buried in Westminster Abbey and the Arc de Triomphe.
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Congress
France
Arlington National Cemetery
Wilson
War Department
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Arch of Triumph
Harding Receives Airedale Mascot at White House
President Harding was presented with an Airedale dog named Caswell Laddie Hoy. The gift, given by Charles W. Quetache of Toledo, follows Laddie Boy and Tin Tern Tip Top as prominent American show dogs. The White House expects the new pet to become a popular fixture.
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Washington
March
Harding
Caswell
White House
Charles W. Quetache
Toledo
Oho
United States
Sinclair resumes full oil runs in Oklahoma plant
Tulea Okla March 6 The Sinclair Oil company ended its pro rating order and began 100 percent runs from its purchases. Company officials cited increased storage facilities for the change. Sinclair is the fourth major company to announce full output with Prairie Pipe Line the only one already running full amount.
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Tulea
Okla
Sinclair Oil Company
Sinclair Company
Prairie Pipe Line Company
Germany's Real Plan On Monday
London reports Germany will present a formal reply to the Allied ultimatum on Monday as Berlin cabinet weighs fresh terms. Premier Lloyd George met with Admiral Beatty to discuss potential naval actions if the Allies pursue sanctions, with speculation of a North Sea Baltic cordon.
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Supreme Allied Council
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Lloyd George
David Beatty
Daily Sketch
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Baltic
Harding
Germany faces threatened Allied terms and economic risk
Berlin reports that Allied terms from Paris could deeply affect Germany's economy if the government does not accept them. Interior Minister Kach yesterday met with parliamentary reps from occupied territories and said London threats were severe but anticipated, with precautionary steps already in place.
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Germany
Supreme Council
Paris
Kach
London
Examiner Rules Arizona New Mexico Nevada Passenger Rates
Henry C. Keene, an examiner, advised the Interstate Commerce Commission that current passenger rates among Arizona New Mexico and Nevada are not unreasonable or unjustly discriminatory. The complaint cited actions by the Arizona Corporation Commission, the Nevada Public Service Commission, and the New Mexico State Corporation Commission.
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Washington
March
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Arizona
New Mexico
Nevada
Arizona Corporation Commission
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Rebels Capture Kronstadt Fort
Official word reached the Finnish legation that revolutionary troops seized Kronstadt fortress from Soviet forces. The move marks a breakthrough on the Kronstadt front in the conflict.
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Kronstadt
Washington
Mar
Speedway Rule for Upper Ether
New York City stunt flying at altitudes under 2000 feet became illegal under a new fly ordinance. Violators face fines of at least 50 dollars or up to one year imprisonment or both.
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New York
New York City
Champ Clark Obsequies At The Capital
Washington mourns Champ Clark with funeral services in the house of representatives hall. Clark lay in state as President Harding and cabinet members attended the 10:30 service, with floral tributes from officials, governors Cox and Carolina delegates, and a national committee basket.
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Mar
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Ohio
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Russia Faces Upheaval as Revolt Rumors Surge
London reports based on Helsingfors dispatches claim an anti soviet outbreak controls Moscow and Petrograd, with uprisings ongoing despite Moscow wireless denials. Scandinavian sources note serious conditions and troop deployments, signaling a broad motion against authorities.
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London
Russia
Helsingfors
Moscow
Petrograd
Kronstadt Falls Reported in Intercepted Cable
A Finnish foreign office cable says revolutionists hold Lenin commissioners as hostages in Kronstadt. A wireless message intercepted by the Finnish general staff reports a widespread upheaval in Russia and that the Moscow garrison refused to fight with Petrograd largely under revolutionary control.
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Lenine Commissaries
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Esthenia
Russia
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Petrograd
Release Demanded in Petrograd Revolution Arrests
Helsingfors dispatch says revolutionists in Petrograd were given until March 5 to release all arrested leaders. Petrograd radio reportedly burned as reports circulate from Copenhagen based AP correspondent.
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London
Exchange Telegraph
Copenhagen
Helsingfors
Petrograd
Abkhassia Revolt Sparks French Bombardment Claim
A Moscow wireless dispatch reports peasants and workers from Abkhassia in the Black Sea region of Georgia revolt against the Menshevik government. The message says French warships bombarded populated areas liberated by the insurgents at the Mensheviks' invitation.
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London
Abkhassia
Black Sea
Republic of Georgia
Menshevik
Moscow
Mensheviks
Monforth Held Under Heavy Bond In Rent Dispute
Chicago officials and Tenants leagues attacked the Chicago real estate board rent schedule as unfair and inflationary. The schedule divides the city into six zones with high rents for seven room and four room flats, ranging from 70 to 150 dollars, sparking calls for rent controls to curb increases.
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Chicago
Mar
Chicago Real Estate Board
Real Estate Board
Patrolman Faces $10,000 Bond in Morgan Shooting
R J Morgan a Lynn Boiler Works worker was shot and seriously wounded by Patrolman B H M Monfort of the city police department. Morgan’s mother and father arrived to be by his bedside as Monfort was jailed on assault with a weapon charge and a $10,000 bond set. The case drew interest from Boilermakers’ locals and Morgan’s union coworkers as investigators pursued details.
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BH. M. Monfort
Lynn Bros
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Mr. Morgan
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Monfort
G. Houde
Democrats to Lose Members on House Committees
The Republican committee on committees decided to cut Democratic seats on standing committees in the new House. The Ways and Means panel will be 17 Republicans and 8 Democrats while other main committees will have 15 Republicans and all Democrats. The change reflects the smaller Democratic minority.
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Washington, March
House of Representatives
Republican Committee On Committees
Mondell
Ways and Means
House
Democratic Committee
Kirkalidy Byelection Defeat Shifts Local Seats
In Kirkalidy Scotland voters chose Tom Kennedy Labour over Sir Robert Lockhart Coalition after the resignation of Sir James Henry Daisiel. The March 6 result reconfigures the local House of Commons representation.
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Kirkalidy
Scotland
James Henry Daisiel
House of Commons
Kirkalidy Burgh
Tom Kennedy
Laborite
Robert Lockhart
Coalition
Argentine Sheep Still on Market
Reports that the Fordney emergency tariff bill was vetoed by President Wilson brought relief in Buenos Aires. Newspapers and importers said the veto would sustain growing business relations between Argentina and the United States, avoiding serious disruption from the Fordney measure.
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Buenos Aires
Wilson
Argentina
United States
Trade program revision urged by German interests
German press reports from The Hague indicate business and political leaders in Germany consider accepting consequences over reparations. Hamburg chamber of commerce surveys merchants on new contracts with Allies, partial payments, and withdrawing German deposits. Labor unions in Essen Rhine district and Westphalia mobilize 100000 workers to press for firm government stance.
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Hague
Germany
Berlin
Rotterdamsche Courant
Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
Vaderland
Essen
Rhine District
Westphalia
Segaives
Hamburg Chamber Questions on Trade and Contracts
Hamburg March 5 shipping and business circles were asked by the chamber of commerce to study key questions. Do German merchants have to honor contracts when they will receive only part of invoiced prices. Should new contracts with allied countries be pursued. Are assets at risk or should they be shifted from allied banks to neutral or American securities.
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Hamburg
Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
Joshua Sykes Arrest Sparks Denver Hustle
Joshua Sykes head of the Tabernacle of David was seized in Denver on federal warrants from San Francisco for failure to surrender and obstructing the draft. A. M. Dean forfeited bonds, others surrendered. Sykes resisted entry, claiming a vision of the world ending. Marie Frede, once titled Queen of Heaven, was placed in an insane ward amid a hospital break-in attempt.
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Joshua Sykes
Tabernacle of David
San Francisco
Church of the Living God
A. M. Dean
United States
Sykes
J. J. Ferguson
Jos
Crosby
Dean
Cheyenne
Mar
Marie Frede
Queen of Heaven
Aya
Hughes Discusses Panama Costa Rica Crisis After Inauguration
Secretary of State Hughes meets with Under-Secretary Davis and Henry Fletcher to discuss the Panama Costa Rica flare up. He then confers with President Harding and John W. Weeks as warships were sent to both ends of the canal to protect American interests amid the confrontation.
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Panama-Costa Rica
Charles Evans Hughes
Davis
Henry P. Fletcher
White House
Hrading
Mr. Hughes
John W. Wee
Hughes
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Panama
Costa
Yap
Cies
Costa Ricans Advance Across Frontiers Near Panama
Reports from San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua say Costa Ricans captured Bocas del Toro, taking about 150 prisoners. Gen George Volio is moving from San Jose with 2000 men toward Cote on the Pacific frontier between Costa Rica and Panama.
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Nicaragua
Bocas del Torro
Panaman
Columbus Island
Panama
George Volio
San Jose
Cote
Pacific
Costa Rica
Costa Rican forces invade Panama near Bocas del Toro
Costa Rica troops crossed the Sixola river and moved toward Almirante after reaching Guabito, blowing a United Fruit bridge. Panamanian forces evacuated Almirante as defense measures are readied. many foreigners join a volunteer legion organized by John Bherie dan.
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Bocas del Toro
Sixola River
Costa Rica
Guabito
Almirante
National Defense
National Assembly
Porras
Defense Council of Five
John Bheriedan
Annual Track Meet News From New York
A New York report outlines the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes track and field events. The annual meet features the field and track disciplines with dates indicated in spring schedule notes.
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Ameri Aye
Anna Eating J Association
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