Senate listening as Admiral Sims alleges Benson warned him
Rear Admiral Sims told a Senate investigating committee that Admiral Benson, then chief of naval operations and head of the shipping board, urged action against the British and warned they would fight Germans too. Sims defended Benson as honest while noting a letter revealing Navy conduct criticism.
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Proposal to ratify treaties by majority vote
The Associated Press reports that Senator Owen of Oklahoma introduced a constitutional amendment proposal today to require ratification of treaties by a majority in the Senate rather than the current two thirds. The move, a Democrat backed initiative, aims to shift treaty approval to a simple majority.
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Oklahoma
Noske quits Ebert as cabinet shakeup looms
Berlin March 22 Gustav Noske minister of defense submitted his resignation to President Ebert this afternoon and the president accepted it. Other cabinet changes are expected as the Independents demand a definite labor cabinet and the government weighs the proposals. Berne reports the entire Ebert Bauer cabinet likely to resign amid opposition over the trade unions pact with rural districts. western industrial regions and upper Silesia remain tense while the population stays calm.
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Berlin
Gustav Noske
Ebert
Berne
Switzerland
Ebert-Bauer
Upper Silesia
Breslau
Berlin calm amid partial strikers resume work
Paris dispatch reports the German peace delegation says Berlin is calm. Some strikers have returned to work and posts and railways operate though the subway and tramways are idle. Leipsic is calm but Ruhr district tensions near Allied areas are unfavorable as Johann Giesberts travels for talks with communist leaders.
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Berlin
Leipsic
Ruhr
Johann Giesberts
Berlin Parks Barricaded as Reds Face Clampdown
Reports from Coblenz dated March 22 describe barricades rising in Berlin public parks amid rumors President Ebert sought Filipp Scheidemann to form a new cabinet. Isen area information says living conditions worsen, fanatical sentiment grows, and public reaction looms if Reichswehr clears Reds.
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Berlin
Ebert
Filipp Scheidemann
Isen
Reichswehr
Aurora Borealis Disrupts Telegraph Wires Overhead
New York reports the aurora borealis lit up the night sky and disrupted telegraph lines as Western Union and AT&T noted their systems unable to measure or maintain normal voltage. Cable terminals and wireless devices suffered, while crowds watched the northern lights in the streets.
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New York
Western Union
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Miners' Leaders Held on Conspiracy Charges
Terre Haute March 22 Ed Stewart and William Mitch officials of District No 11 United Mine Workers of America and 18 others were arrested by a U S marshal on charges of conspiring to raise coal prices related to a federal grand jury indictment at Indianapolis.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Ed Stewart
William Mitch
United Mine Workers of America
Andi
United States
Ianapolis
Park Bond Issue Question for Twin Falls Special Election
The voters of Twin Falls decide today if bonds will be issued to buy and improve a city park. The editorial urges a full, sober vote reflecting long term community needs for parks, camping grounds, and open spaces as the city grows, contrasting claims about land cost and commissions with affidavits.
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Idaho
May Suspend Work in Hard Coal Mines
New York March 22 Negotiations for a new wage agreement for anthracite coal miners were at a standstill today, pending decision tomorrow by the workers general scale committee on whether to suspend work April 2 when the agreement expires. Miners, as interpreted by union leaders, are unanimously in favor of a walkout unless operators agree to a retroactive wage increase.
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Associated Press
New York
Chicago City Workers Threaten To Strike
The Associated Press reports a first city-wide walkout as 500 teamsters and chauffeurs quit, halting garbage collection and street cleaning. Strikers seek a $2 daily raise. chauffeurs earn $6 and teamsters $9. Clerks and Stenographers threaten a $25 monthly increase, with other unions urging wage boosts. City council reviews the 1920 budget of $31,190,000 but takes no action.
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ICAGO
Clerks and Stenoegrers
Injunction Against Board Declined To Dissolve
Washington March 22 Justice Bailey of the District of Columbia supreme court declined to dissolve the temporary injunction granted to William Randolph Hearst preventing the shipping board from selling 29 former German passenger ships. The court took under advisement the shipping board counsel’s motion to dismiss the suit, arguing the proceedings were against the United States and Hearst had no interest to sustain the action.
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District of Columbia Supreme Court Today
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Hearst
Express Ship Embargo Lifted After Clerks Strike
The American Railway Express company announced tonight that the embargo on express shipments to and from Chicago, imposed by a clerks and freight handlers strike, will be lifted tomorrow in 14 states and the District of Columbia.
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Associated Press
Chicago
District of Columbia
American Railway Express Company
Missing farmer Pred Meyerptuse found in Rock Creek Canyon
The body of Pred Meyerptuse, who disappeared last Tuesday, was found yesterday evening by son in law Mir Gareun near Rock Creek mouth. Rescue crews faced rope and machinery challenges to reach the canyon while an inquest is planned in Pawan Calls to determine cause of death.
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Mir Gareun
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Eeverydose
Nitti Calls for Recognizing Russia and European Pact
Rome dispatch reports Prime Minister Nitti telling the chamber of deputies that Europe faces dictation and famine without swift restoration of peace. He cites 200 million workers not producing essentials while Russia and Germany lag, urging a European recovery through a peace pact and League of Nations unity.
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Nitti
Chamber of Deputies
Russia
Germany
Europe
Italy
League of Nations
British Soldiers Riot in Berlin Sharply Attacked in Dublin
March 22 report describes a Dublin riot sparked by 300 goldicus soldiers parading in Harcourt Street at 9 p.m. The crowd clashed near Porto Bello bridge as a volley was fired. Two men were killed and four seriously wounded. Other soldiers not involved were assaulted by police.
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Dublin
Gioldicus
Harcourt Street
Porto Bello
Dublin unrest reports clash leaves deaths after crowd attack
London dispatches recount two Dublin incidents as soldiers withdrew from a theater singing God Save the King. In one version a soldier fired in self defense sparking a wider shootout that killed a woman and a girl. Another account attributes fatalities to volleys fired by troops from Porto-Mello barracks helping unarmed soldiers.
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London
Dublin
Porto- Mello
Dollar and a Half a Day Urged by Legion
Washington isark March 22 The American Legion executive committee urged Congress to pay adjusted compensation to former service members at one dollar and fifty cents per day of service. The action reversed a prior vote favoring cash relief at one dollar per day as a substitute. The committee plans to present a general composite bill to the House addressing land settlement home building aid and vocational training extension.
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American Legion
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Await Word From Wilson On Pact Move
In Washington, diplomats weigh options after the Senate delay on peace resolution. A notification to other powers of treaty non ratification could clarify U S relations while decisions on a separate peace or re submission loom. Some foresee a combined notice with a purpose announcement to guide allied actions.
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Senate
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House
League Or Nations
Mergenthau slated as Mexico ambassador pick
Washington reports March selection to Mexico post may be announced soon. Henry Mergenthau, former ambassador to Turkey, is among front contenders with his name prominent in discussions.
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