Germany and Ruhr Unrest Shifts Toward Government Measures
Berlin reports indicate governing authorities plan energetic actions to restore order as Ruhr district workers face insurrection. Socialists withdraw support and seek legitimacy while Krupp denies munitions production for rebels. Von Watter's forces may receive full powers if demands aren’t met.
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Berlin
Hohr
Geyera Anil
Westphalia
Copenhagen
Lake Ruhr
Germany
Sociallats
Muesster
Krupp
al. Feseen
Essen
Privale
Adapateh
Smuonster
von Watler
New Jersey Argues Over Eighteenth Amendment Before Supreme Court
Attorney General Thomas McCran of New Jersey opens before the United States Supreme Court arguing the eighteenth amendment is legislative and revolutionary in character. He contends Congress cannot legislate beyond the amendment’s words and that the Volstead Act is unconstitutional. He cites states’ rights, the police power, and the constitutional limits on federal authority in relation to Prohibition and physician and druggist interests.
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Washington
Mural
Thomas ¥. McCran
New Jersey
United States Sumeme
Misael
McCrun
Éurier
Tha
Hol
Bones
Congress
New
Nersey
United States
Sister Still Thinks Czar Family Alive In Constantinople
March 27 Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna former wife of Nicholas of Russia left the city for Berlia en route to Denmark where she will reside permanently. She believes her brother and his family are alive. She came from Nagares sisk aboard a refugee steamer with her husband and two young gone. She previously served as a Russian nurse and met Colonel Kolnikeff whom she married.
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Constantinople
Olga Alexandrovna
Aleter
Nichols
Russia
Berbia
Denmark
Prince of Oldenburg
Kolnikeff
Nagares,sisk
House Blown Away as Family Dines in Elgin
Elgin reports a cyclone lifting a house during dinner, sparing Lou is and Charley Henning. A three block radius suffered extensive destruction as trees and storefronts were wrecked. Looting reports surface as police note two incidents. city placed under military law to protect the business district.
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Elgin
Legion
Louis
Charley Henning
Chicago
General Railroad Strike Threatens Through Mexico
AUVA PREETA Sonora March 29 Unless demands from the railroad workers union are met by April 2 a general strike on all lines of the Southern Pacific de Mexico including Cana nea Sonora and Kinaka divisions from Nogales to the west coast is ordered. Workers seek wage increases recognition of 8 hour day overtime pay and other gains. Governor de la Huerta says a conference with the line superintendent will seek to pressure a settlement.
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Auva Preeta
Sonora
Mexico
Railroad Men’s Union of Mexico
Paultico de Mexico
Taka
de la Muerta
Orairoad
Cananea
Kinaka
Nogales
Lueir
de Ta Huerta
Harmonilia
Traveling salesman shoots young girl in New Orleans killing her
A. W. Favalova, 32, traveling salesman, shot and killed Miss Carrie Trachter, 22, then wounded himself in front of hundreds near the Carondelet and Gravier streets corner. Relatives say she refused to marry him, and police note the man appeared partially crazed.
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New Orleans
A. W. Favalova
Carrie
Trachter
Becauss
Carondelet and
Grayler Asrents
Wool pool formed to pool Idaho sheep wool profits
Twenty seven counties including Jerome Lincoln and Twin Falls joined with the central wool growers association to form a district body to pool and market wool. They aim to collect about 290 900 pounds and expect a business manager to oversee weighing grading and storage. The plan envisions selling through a wool commission firm if bids are unsatisfactory.
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Jeroml
Seve
Uvarling
Tdncoln
Jerome
Twin Falls
Mindoka
Elnore
Tower
Enmlies
Court Bank
Thuraing
Maren
Weeiss
Iheladora
Ah- Auton
Alove
Camasana
Blaine
Idaho
Valles
Shep
Pal
Aton
Witch
Irby
Rolke Valley
Wille
Farnt Nock
Lincoln
Gooding
Jeremie
Twin Frits
Mintdoks
Atone
Trac
Wisiiet
Districa
District Association
Busines
Thor
Clemenceau Ready for Palestine Visit
Paris reports former Premier Clemenceau who spent weeks in Egypt on travel returns to Cairo then proceeds to Palestine He plans Holy Week in Palestine and aims to reach Jerusalem on Good Friday before sailing for France from Alexandria on April 23
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Paris
Hemenceau
Romania Appeals to Japan for Aid in Reconstruction
March 2 report from Lonixin states Romania appeals to Japan for reconstruction aid. Crown Prince Charlie is said to travel to Cairo on a special mission, with the London Daily Mail correspondent noting the halt before continuing toward the Far East.
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Lonixin
Rumania
Japan
Runtanig
Xnaid
Charlee
London Daily Mat
Cairo
Fac
Tornado Toll Soars Across Midwest and South
Chicago leads with 29 known dead as a massive storm system rakes states from Illinois to Georgia. Michigan Indiana Ohio and Wisconsin report deaths, while thousands homeless and property losses reach into the millions. Elgin Illinois fights to restore power and clean wreckage after eight deaths and over 100 injured. Georgia Alabama and surrounding areas suffer extensive damage and widespread outages.
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Chicago
Melrose Park
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Missouri
Shigago
Dior
Serlen
Tornadeer
Soutern Michigus Pentcula
Indison
Theall Etxles
Rellef Wan Neergasry
Lelo
Eigit
Wen
Battles Creek
Lansing
May City
Sagnaw
Elgin
Hyalness
Mehta
Pzsaca
Barna
St i Caltze
Atlanta
Jeetnight
Georgia
Alabama
Wills
Zaillinns
LaGrang
Reesind Np
Weal
General Denikine’s Forces Defect to Bolsheviks at Novorossisk
Soviet forces seized Novorossisk after a weekend occupation begun at 10 am. Thousands of General Denikine’s volunteers switched sides, with most of the remaining troops boarding ships for Crimea as the harbor was secured. The US cruiser Galveston and other allied ships faced some fire as removal of valuables occurred. Official dispatches say allied units and Denikine’s army withdrew prior to full Bolshevik control.
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Novorossisk
Russia
Denikine
United States
Galveston
Aps
Anc
Balsterth
About 50 000 Men Face Loss of Jobs in Chicago
In Chicago a mass disruption looms as union stockyards and transit workers strike since Saturday midnight. Officials say packing houses may shut gradually if the walkout persists, potentially halting livestock and horses shipments to Chicago markets. Unionized stock handlers, cleaners, and men allied to the strike estimate about 200, though officials claim large-scale job losses could reach about 50 000 across packing plants and related transit, with percentages dependent on continued action.
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Chicago
Armon & Company
Aris
Hoeca Pie
iChiease Junction Railroad
Chicaco
Packing Company
Coal wage talks near settlement in New York
New wage agreement likely within a week based on President Wilson's Coal Commission majority report. Operators and miners’ committee members and John Z. Lewis of United Mine Workers express optimism and expect a prompt resolution without further delays.
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New York
Wilson
Kituminous Coal Commission
Hla
John Z. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Common Sense
Crew Questioned After Fire on Philadelphia Steamer
Southampton reports the crew of the American liner Philadelphia were questioned after two fires broke out on Saturday. The blaze damaged the vessel forcing abandonment of its calling date. Investigators seek the responsible party, with indications pointing toward suspect persons.
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Southampton
England
American Line
Philadelphia
Chinese Sailors Attempt to Enter U S Ports Arthur
Eighteen of thirty Chinese crew members aboard the British steamship Warsubadar deserted near Port Arthur seeking residence in the United States. They were captured and detained. three more were arrested elsewhere and ten remained in custody at Shreveport, according to advices from Louisiana city.
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Port Arthur
Tex
Hea
United States
Toont
Shreveport
Louisiana
Paderewski Meets Pope During Geneva Visit
Ignace J. Paderewski former Polish premier arrived at Lake Geneva Morgea. He was recently a visitor at Rome where he had a lengthy interview with the pope.
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Geneva
Ignace Jap Paderewak
Poland
Morgea
Rowe
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Taber
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Lisbon
Woulmien
IOAN
Association
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Seghium
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Denikwe
U. S
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Pope
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