Snowbound Trains Stalled on Santa Fe Line in Kansas
A spring blizzard swept western and northwestern Kansas driving heavy drifts up to six feet and delaying rail service on an Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe branch between Abilene and Hackley. Four trains stalled including one passenger train as snow and frigid temperatures closed in.
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Western
Kansas
Concordia
Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe
Abilene Ann
Kackley
Central Western
Dodge City
Nebraska Blizzard Disrupts Lincoln Rail Traffic
A heavy March blizzard hit Nebraska causing major railroad delays as snow fell all day and into night. Winds piled drifts high and temperatures dropped after dusk. Southeast and central regions saw 10 to 20 inches of snowfall with gusts up to 33 mph, delaying Burlington mainline trains and requiring snow plows on every run.
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Lincoln
Neb
A_ blize yard
Nebraska
Burlington Railroad
Benies Military Dictator Named in Sonora
In Sonora, General Juan Barragan denied reports that a military dictator would head the government. President Carranza authorized the denial and said Governor Huerta would remain in office and report to the capital. Earlier advices had claimed Sonora would be placed under military rule with a new governor replacing Huerta.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Juan Barragan
Carranza
Sonora
Huerta
Washington
New York Bricklayers Strike Ends After Mayor Hylan Ruling
The 7000 men strike ending as Mayor Hylan acts as umpire granting a 12 cent per hour raise. The new scale raises pay to about $1.265 an hour from $1.15. Both sides agree to accept the mayor’s decision for the rest of the year.
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New York
Hylan
Butler Outlines His Views on Americanism
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, speaking at Buifa FWalo on Americanization, urged that every child and alien be grounded in government principles with ardent belief to defend them with life. He argued government must govern and authority must rest somewhere, noting democracy differs from autocracy and that lasting systems rely on mass conviction and affection for ideals.
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Associated Press
Buifawalo
Nicholas Murray Butler
Millerand says Germans violate treaty provisions in Ruhr crisis
Paris April 3. Premier Millerand tells Havas a systematic breach of article forty three of the treaty by Germany is evident. He cites the rapid troop advance and emphasizes harsh explanations are unfounded. He warns intervention by regular forces could worsen matters while noting possible allied guarantees on Frankfort Darmstadt and Hanau.
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Associated Press
Paris
Havas
Millerand
Wei
Artele
Ruhr
M. Millerand
Balds Sugars
France
Frankfort
Darmstadt
Hanu
Lowden and Johnson end Michigan campaign
In Detroit on April 3 final appeals by Governor Frank Lowden of Illinois and Senator Hiram Johnson marked the close of Michigan's presidential preference primary campaigning. Lowden spoke in Saginaw while Johnson planned a Muskegon stop as endorsements built for the Republican ticket.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Frank
Lowden
Illinois
Hiram Johnson
Michigan
Saginaw
Senator Johnson
Muskegon
Lowden-Wood-Johnson
Poindexter Washington
General Pershing
Herbert Hoover
William G. Simpson
Hoover
Socialists vows to fight expulsion in NY special election
New York socialists announce plans to seek re-election for five party members expelled from the NY assembly. Officials say the governor may call a special election and the five candidates aim to run despite the defeat. The party proclaims itself defender of representative institutions and plans to contest voters' disenfranchisement in multiple districts.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Assembly
Socialist Party
Harbord Favored Armenian Mandate In Near East
Washington April 3 General Harbord led a mission that examined Turkish postwar options. He did not urge U S acceptance of a general mandate but said some power should oversee the area. He proposed Constantinople join mandatory territory but opposed multiple mandates. He estimated 59 000 troops needed first year with overall first year cost about 275 million dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
General Harbord
United States
General Harbard
Sone
Constantinople
Gaid
Mandatory
Turkey
Senate
Wilson
White House
Harbord
Army
Navy
Japanese consul seeks countryman’s release
The Japanese consul general in New York announced efforts to obtain the release of Hayata Mamiya, held on Ellis Island for a month as a Japanese passenger without passport. The consul says Mamiya is a seaman who fell ill and was separated from his vessel and should be released on bond to report to a Japanese steamship company in New York. Immigration authorities say his status violates the gentlemen’s agreement and the matter will be taken to Washington for settlement if needed.
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Associated ‘Press
New York
Hayata
Mamiya
United States
Japan
Washington
Strike threatens halt of freight traffic in Chicago area
Chicago area faces potential general tie up of terminal operations as 700 switchmen strike on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul belt line and threats of wider walkouts by 850 more. Yardmen demand wage increases and back pay while 3,000 stock cars en route are diverted. Company officials say the firm will not recognize or negotiate with the strikers.
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Chicago
Chicaso
Milwaukee and St. Paul Oiieth
Uhieve Junction
Chicago Raile Road
John Grunan
Chicago Yardmen’s Association
Freeman's Journal Urges Self-Control On Easter Eve
The Freeman's Journal calls for restraint amid Dublin and nationwide martial activity after rebellion unrest. Soldiers occupy St. Enda's College and Pearse’s home area as barricades and searches spread. Armored cars guard Kingston piers while troops seize unoccupied houses and air force-style supplies move through streets. Dispatches report similar states in Derry, Tipperary, Newry, Limerick and beyond. The piece cautions youth and militarists against inciting street violence and recalls past attacks.
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Finglas
St. Endis’ College
Nathfarnhiam
Patrick
Pearse
Cullenwood House
Ranelach
Ss School
Kingston
Northwall
Dery
Tipperary
Newry
Limerick
The
Freemans Journal
Ireland
Cork
Mayor MacCurtain
Dublin
Viscount French
Lord Wimborne
Harbor Workers Strike May Be Brought to End
New York April 3 The NY harbor workers strike could be brought before a general conference of strikers and railroad general managers after a conference between union leaders and New York Central officials. No definite agreement was reached but leaders favored such a meeting. The embargo on export freight remained in place though food shortages were not feared. Union leaders said the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen would join if the eight hour day demanded by marine workers was extended to railroad workers.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Harbor
General Managers Association of the Railroads
New York Central Railroad
Brotherhood of Railway ‘Tranmen
Marine Work
Ers
Lincoln Guard Tirrell Dies at 99
Chicago April 3 Patrick Tirrell long time secret service guard to President Lincoln died today at age 99 He was among the guards when Lincoln was shot and remained connected with the secret service for many years.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Patrick Tirrell
President Lincoln
Tirrell
Secret Service
United States Not Seeking Intervention in Tacna Case
Buenos Aires April 3. United States ambassador to Chile Joseph Shea responded to Chile Foreign Minister Huidobro’s note rejecting intervention. Shea states non intervention is long standing US policy and aligns with Secretary Colby’s position that the United States did not intervene or pressure in the dispute. The reply notes Chile’s ambassador report to Santiago via wireless.
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Buenos Aires
Joseph Shea
United States
Chile
Huidobro
Washington
Santiago
Shea
Colby
German Cabinet plans troops to Ruhr pending entente consent
April 2. The German government announced through a press communique it has resolved to dispatch troops to the Ruhr region as soon as the Entente consents. The decision followed a three hour cabinet meeting today.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Ruhr
Entente
Army air lane to United States urged
The fragment mentions the Associated Press in Douglas Arizona dated April 8, referencing the U S Army Air Lane to United Day. The readable text is sparse but points to a military or transportation topic in the Southwest.
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Associated Press
Douglas
Ariz
United States Army Air Lane
United ’ Day
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