Roma Disaster Probe Ordered by Army Board
The Roma airship crash near Washington on February 23 killed 34, with a board of inquiry named Major Davenport Johnson, Major John H. Jowette, and Major Joseph T. McNary to investigate the disaster. Officials cite a broken elevator cable and electrical wires as the likely cause and will probe lighter-thanair construction amid navy interest in German Zeppelin plans.
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Tve
Patrick
Davenport Johnson
John H. Jowette
Joseph T McNarny
Roma
Alr
Navy
Germany
Hampton Roads
Army of
Treasury Treasury seals allow cash redemption of notes
Secretary of the Treasury Meen announced federal reserve banks may redeem treasury certificates in cash at par and interest before March 16 1922 at the holder’s option. Certificates include TM1 dated March 14 1921 TM2 dated August 1 1921 and TMS dated September 15 1921. Redemption may be made at once and until further notice.
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Washington
Meen
Federal Reserve Banoks
Treasury
World Prohibition Congress Eyeing Toronto Summer
Westerville Ohio February 23 reports officials at national headquarters state a world prohibition congress is likely to be held in Toronto late in June with delegates from nearly every nation anticipated to attend.
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Westerville
Toronto
Martyrs to the Art as Roma Disaster Shocks Nation
Washington observers say the Roma tragedy deals a setback to U S lighter-than-air flight, with Rep Julius Kahn noting the deaths will not halt progress elsewhere and helium gas development remains a priority for recovery and future safety.
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Washington
America
Julius Kahn
House Military Committee
Ted
Tno
Kahn
Sinn Fein Factions Agree to Adjourn Ard Fheis Three Months
Dublin February 23 leaders of rival Sinn Fein camps under de Valera and Griffith and Collins reach agreement to adjourn the Ard Fheis for three months. No Dail vote will force cabinet resignation and no election will occur meanwhile. A new constitution under the Anglo Irish treaty will be submitted at the next election.
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Dublin
Ireland
Eamon de Valera
Arthur Griffith
Michael Collins
Ard Fheis
Sinn Fein National Convention
Daileireann
de Valera
Griffith
Wiva Voce
Irish Independent
Ulster
Provisional
Churchill
Collings
Collins
Belfast
Craig
Railroads seek wage cuts as hearings set for March
More than 17 percent of railroads have filed petitions for wage reductions across all classes of workers. Seven labor groups countered with demands for wage increases of 13 cents an hour beyond prior proposals. Hearings on all classes, excluding five train service brotherhoods, begin March 6.
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Chicago
Pen Railrs
United States
Bonus Tax Proposal Stalls In First House Session
Washington February 28 The house soldiers bonus tax committee made no progress on financing the bonus and agreed to table the issue. Early talks suggested a lively fight over a general sales tax on manufacturers or wholesalers with farm product exemptions, while the ways and means panel weighs the recommendation. Both sides claimed victory as debate shifts to the next stage.
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Washington
House
Scrogg Ae m
Ways and Means Committee
Ulster Captives Released After Political Meeting Vote
A special meeting here discussed the political situation with regard to upcoming elections and decided to participate actively in the electoral struggle. The decision passed by 104 to 40. In Belfast on February 23 seventeen additional hostages held by the Irish Republican Army have been released.
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Ulster
Belfast
Irish Republican Army
Railway Men Endorse Mine Strike Pact in Sympathetic Move
Fifteen railway brotherhoods form a protective alliance with the United Mine Workers of America pledging moral support. President Lewis of the miners urges a coalition with rail workers while denying a direct railroad strike but argues for recognition of present conditions and wage scales.
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Chicago
Sifteen Railway Brotherhoods
United Mine Workers of America
John J. Lewis
Brotherhoods
Timnes
Protective Alliance
Dcope
A. F E. Wells
Martin F. Ryan
Brotherhood of
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Ross
International Railway Telegraphers
Phillip Murrayee
Internnational Mine “Workers of America
Dempsey
Longshoremen’s Union
Lewis
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Great Northern
Ral
Mr. Lewis
Six of seven men rescued from sea brought to port
The Morgan line steamer El Oriente brought six of seven men rescued from a sea raft to Galveston. Initial reports claimed one man died after rescue and was buried at sea.
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Galveston
Tex
el Oriente
Morgan Line
Reservation on Pacific Treaty Held Up in Senate Committee
Washington February 23 Republican Senators pressed a blanket reservation to the four power Pacific treaty and returned it to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee without action after a session exceeding an hour Administration backers said further talks with President Harding were needed before endorsement. Lodge indicated he would withhold judgment until consulting the President. A second reservation proposal to narrow the meaning of rights under the pact also stalled.
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Washington
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Harding
Brandegee
Rep
Conn
Congress
Chairman Lodge
Lodge
Mr. Harding
Johson
Cal
Seize $200000 in Booze In Michigan Raid
Federal and state officers seized intoxicants valued at about $200000 on James I Day's Lawton area farm. The find included 50 barrels of whisky 25 of grape wine 15 of brandy and 25 of mash along with a large still. Day was held for arraignment on operating an alien still and planned shipments to New York were noted.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Michigan
James I. Day
Lawton
Day
New York
Shriners Elect Officers at Indianapolis Convention
Thousands of Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine members gathered in Indianapolis to close a two day Shrine Directors' Association meeting. Over 800 candidates were initiated as new officers were elected and Texas chapel named the 1925 convention city with Harvey W. Cole of Grand Rapids succeeding Frank Cromwell Kansas City as president. The Directors' association totals 147 temples.
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Kansas City
Moe
Peb
Afric Order
Mystic Shrine
Shrine Directors’ Association of North America
Txcian Chapel
Harvey W. Cole
Grand Rapids
Frank Cromwell
Shrin Directors’ Association
Cage
Troops End Strike Riots at Jenckes Spinning Mill
Troops patrol Jenckes Spinning Co precincts in Pawtucket after a riot leaves one bystander dead. About 2,000 Jenckes employees are on strike while six coast artillery companies and an ambulance are on duty. Guardsmen with fixed bayonets enforce passable movement and deter loitering around the mill.
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Pawtucket
Stone Valley
Jenckes Spinning Company
Jenckes
Coast Artillery
Fresh Belfast Outbreak Wounds Several People
In Belfast on February 28 a new round of gunfire wounded several people in the East side. The violence is linked to Sinn Fein sympathies and a vendetta among local groups. Military were stationed at saloons in the York street district.
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York Street
Belfast
Sinn Fein
Harvey Gardner Reported In Very Critical Condition
Harvey Gardner of the county hospital in Mt P is reported to be in a very critical condition today.
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Harvey Gardner
Mt. P
Miss Margaret Pou Seen With Washington Figure
Miss Margaret Pou daughter of Congressman Edward Pou of Carolina is pictured with a popular member of the younger congressional set in Washington. The report notes her social prominence and connection to national politics.
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Margaret Pou
Edward Pou
Carolina
Washington
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