Local Post Favors Falls of Homes and Land Plans
The Falls post of the American Legion recorded strong support for land reclamation and home funding proposals while unanimously rejecting cash or short term bonds as bonuses. Voters backed reclamation 31 to 3 and home aid 37 to 2, with a turnout of 57 for beneficial legislation. Congressman Addison T. Smith’s referendum was discussed, and Taylor Cummins will report results in Washington. Social items followed, including wrestling and boxing matches and a Legion quartet performance.
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Win Falls Post
American Legion
Addison T. Smith
Taylor Cummins
Idaho
Mr. Smith
Rives
Vis
Washington
National Executive
Committee of the Legion
Cumming
Thomas Wo Stheeter
American Legion Quartette
Hard coal miners' pay equitable debate in New York
March 16 New York The subcommittee of miners and operators discussed wage terms for hard coal workers. No action taken. Operators claim current pay is equitable and 1915 gains cover cost of living. A wage rise would raise coal by about $2 a ton. John J. Lewis reports progress in the soft coal case awaiting a week’s end award.
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New York
John J. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Washington
Missionary Held by Bandits Released
Rev Dr A T Shelton of the Disciples of Christchurch was freed by bandits near Yunnan Fu after American legation intervention and is en route to Yunnan Fu. His wife and children were released, while accompanying guards suffered casualties. A British missionary Metcalf was reported captured by the same bandits.
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Peking
A. TL. Shelton
Disciples of Christchurch
Taoyakuan
Yonnan-Fd
Yunnan- Fu
Shelton
Metcalf
China Inland Mission
Dr. Shelton
Batang
Ruseng
Yang Tienku
Yunnan-Fu
Brazilian consul reports new US attaché appointment
Dr Behas tino Sampaio Brazilian consul for the middle west based in St Lotes received a cablegram from President Presson of Brazil announcing his appointment as Brazilian commercial attache for the United States and Washington up to now.
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ST. Lotes
Behastino Sampaio
Middle West
Toaday
Presson
Brazil
United States
Washington
Hope for Sufficient Wilson Desertions
A Republican-led effort in the Senate presented a new reservation to the peace treaty. It declares the United States will view future upheaval in Europe with grave concern and consider its steps, signaling a move away from strict isolation. Supporters expect it could soften opposition and win Democratic votes for ratification.
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Associated Dress
Washington
United States
Europe
Senate
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Knox
Pennsylvania
Seven Considerations Urge Banks to Lead, Strengthen Public Trust
The text argues banking institutions should assume rightful leadership with vigor to mobilize the American public. It frames seven considerations of self-interest guiding banks toward responsible action and reinforces the call for proactive financial stewardship.
Attempt to dodge tax by leasing to Cubans
Hitch en Tindaberry counsel for the Francisco Sugar company admitted the New York firm planned to lease assets to a Cuban company to dodge federal income and excess profits taxes of about 1 million annually. The admission came during a suit by stockholder William H. Allen of Philadelphia seeking to halt the action, who said the plan was an ill advised scheme against public policy.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Hitchen
Tindaberry
Francisco Sugar Company
Xy Corporation
Compania Azucarara Francisco
William H. Allen
Pthiladelphia
Allen
Low Wages Hit Health Service Inadequate For Soldiers
Washington date indicates the Public Health Service faces severe staff shortages as low pay drives away professionals. Surgeon General Cummings says 12,906 discharged soldiers and sailors remain in care, tuberculosis patients demand 12,000 future beds, and many officers resign, leaving vacancies often unfilled. Want Ads provide quick results.
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Associated Press
Washington
Public Health Service
Cummings Street
Weish
Bankers' Aid Sought in Nation's Thrift Drive
Secretary Houston appealed to 34,000 financial institutions to back the treasury savings movement. He urged wholehearted support for thrift and the distribution of thrift stamps and certificates as patriotic service. The drive is described as firm and permanent, with proceeds aiding treasury cash requirements and fighting high costs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tmaren
Jheads
Kouston
Treasury Savings Movement
Houston
Treasury
Admiral Sims Says Navy Delayed to Raid Convoys in 1918
Washington March 16 Rear Admiral Sims testified before the scouts committee that Germany stalled American troop movements by not sending a battle cruiser to raid convoys in 1918. He said the Navy department warned in 1917 but lacked a comprehensive plan and relied on European forces and the British fleet, only adopting his battleship plan months later after August 1918 warnings of enemy cruisers.
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Washington
Germany
France
Sim
Scouts Committee
Navy Department
Department
Sims
Dury
Admiral Sim
Nintil
Atlantic
Storms Hamper Voting in Dakota Primary
In North Dakota the presidential preference primary saw heavy urban turnout but rural areas expected to be light due to a blizzard. Polls closed at 9 p.m. with little interest in candidates like Hiram Johnson while voters also chose a national committeeman five presidential electors ten delegates and weighed four constitutional amendments seeking repeal of the blue laws.
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Associated Press
Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Hiram Johnson
California
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Harrison Rhodes
Cohan & Harris
Henry Otto
Ford
Johnson Auto Sales Co. Inc
Dow
Trish
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SAS
The
Dakota
Gordon-Davis Auto CO
New Foss
Second Ave
Twin Falls
Columbus
Ohio
Allen Motor Co
Perrine Hotel
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