Michigan Senator Convicted in 1918 Election Conspiracy
Truman H. Newberry, U.S. senator from Michigan, convicted by a jury of conspiring to violate election laws in 1918. Sentenced to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine, with appeal bond. Brother John S. Newberry and 15 campaign managers also punished. several other associates received prison terms or fines.
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Associated, Press
Grand Rapids
Mich
Truman H. Newberry
United States
Michigan
Clarence W. Sessions
Supreme Court
John S. Newberry
Frederick Cody
New York
Paul H. ‘King
Detroit
Charles A. Floyd
Penitentiary
Newberry
Leavenworth
George S. Ladd
Sturbridge
Mass
William J. Mickel
Allan A.’ Templeton
Roger M. Andrews
Milton Oakman
Richard H. Fletcher
James F. McGregor
Fred Henry
Hannibal Hopkins
E. Y. Chilson
Harry O. ‘Turner
B. Frank Emery
Sessions
H. Newberry
King ‘and Cody
Berlin Prepares For Red Invasion
Berlin experiences renewed tension as reports from Rhine industrial towns claim local soviet governments and communists in control. Police and troops guard the city with barbed wire entanglements and machine guns while a siege decree is noted as keeping order amid labor unrest and a Kapp era strike settlement.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Rhine
Mosbit
Scoenenbere
Ilbert
Whch
Kapp
Alaska steamer grounded near Seymour Narrows
Seattle March 20 Officials from Pacific Steamship promise safety of the Alaska passenger steamer Admiral Kivans after it grounded on soft mud in Duncan Bay near Seymour Narrows inside passage. A tug towing logs rammed and sank in dense fog. no lives were lost.
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Seattle
Wash
Pacific Steamship
Guid
Alaska
Admiral Kivans
Duncan Bay
Seymour ‘Narrows
Passage
Georgia Republicans Split On Delegates Selection
In Cartersville Georgia Republicans split over how delegates to the national convention should be chosen. An uninstructed delegate was elected today for the Seventh District by a faction planning a separate convention later. State Chairman Puckett announced the plan to instruct for General Wood, with a contest for the seat anticipated in Chicago.
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Cartersville
Georgia
Puckett
Wood
Chicago
Brown brothers found guilty of Union Square bank robbery
Herbert and Arthur Brown, brothers, were found guilty today in Los Angeles of robbing the Union Square Branch of the Hellman bank. They face sentencing Monday, March 19, by the court.
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Los’ Angeles
Cal
Herbert
Arthur Brown
Union Square
Hellman
Lloyd George on Turkish Question and Justice
Premier Lloyd George discussed the Turkish question with the Indian caliphate delegation led by Mohamad Ali. He argued Turkey should receive justice like Austria and Germany, insisting no special leniency for Turkey and noting he cannot interfere in religious matters. The delegation urged an international commission to investigate Armenian massacres.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
Mohammed Ali
Turkey
Mohiammed
Austria
Germany
India
Famous Mormon home to be torn down in Salt Lake
The Amelia Palace or Garda House, beloved as Brigham Young’s former Salt Lake City residence and later Red Cross headquarters, was purchased by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for 100000 dollars from Mrs. Holmes of Los Angeles. Church authorities plan a large office building on the site. Built in 1876 and linked to Young’s life until 1877, the Italianate residence earned its landmark status before changing hands.
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Wweathe
Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Utah
Amelia
Young
Holmes
Amelia Palace
Red Cross
Gardo
Another coal miners strike possible April first
Indianapolis March 20 The Associated Press reports a new coal stoppage may begin April 1 as the government prosecutes operators and miners for alleged Lever Fuel Control violations Indicted 125 men have been charged with conspiracy to raise coal prices Federal officials would not disclose the charges or theory behind the prosecutions.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
B.D. Logsdon
Logsdon
Aeparel
National plan to nationalize community center work
The Associated Press reports tentative plans to nationalize all community center work outlined at a conference on community organizations in Washington on March 20. Attendees included governors, community groups, clubs, government bureaus, business, labor, and church representatives. Proposals include Neighbors Day observances on June 14, a national executive committee for the program, and coordinating observances of Decoration Day and Labor Day using school hours and centers.
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Associated ‘Press
Washington
Franklin Hane
Aay
Comite Community
Nvorkk
Houays
Gompers Attacks Conference Plan Debate in Labor Reform
President Wilson’s industrial unrest conference faced sharp attack from Samuel Gompers AF of L president. He argued existing employer worker dispute machinery works well and warns against outside government crafted systems that could fragment industry and pit shop against shop. He urged recognition of organized labor and cautioned against centralized administrative schemes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Sauipel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United States
Gonypore
Dadusitad
Pos Ds
Poindexter and Wood Swap Views in Debate
Major General Leonard Wood and Senator Miles Poindexter debated in Pierre South Dakota on labor policy and the League of Nations. Poindexter argued against the covenant and for an open shop labor policy, while Wood claimed no abyss between them and favored Americanism with reservations on the league. A statewide presidential primary is set for Tuesday.
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League of Nations
Borah
America
Wood
Minnesota to send four uninstructed delegates at large
Minnesota will send four uninstructed delegates at large to the national Republican convention in Chicago next June. The selection followed a convention vote that defeated a resolution to instruct them to back General Leonard Wood. Delegates named include Mrs Manley L Fossee of Minneapolis, R H Bach of Anoka, Alvah Eastman of St. Cloud, and Millie Bunnell of Duluth. Alternates are Julia Rogers of St Paul, J B Haycroft of Fairmont, George W Frankenberg of Fergus Falls, and Frank B Reed of Minneapolis.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota
Chicago
Leonard Wood
Manley L. Fossee
Minenapolis
R. H. Bach
Awatonia
Alvah Eastman
St. Cloud
Millie
George
Prankenberg
Fergus Falls
Frank
B. Reed
Minneapolis
Delay on Peace Declaration Rocks Senate Fight
In Washington March 20 after eight months the treaty with Germany was returned to President Wilson with a note that ratification had been refused. Officials expect Wilson to leave the document on his desk as the peace issue drags into the political campaign. House and Senate leaders slow action while bipartisan talks for a compromise falter.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Germany
Wilson
White House
Artame
Capitol
Hind
House ‘Foreign, Affairs Committee
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