Germany in Civil War as Ebert Backers Clash with Royals
Revolt spreads across Germany with workers in major cities defying troops, a general strike declared in Kiel and Düsseldorf, and monarchist forces led by Kapp gaining control of Hamburg and Kiel ports. Reports place Ebert fleeing Saxony toward Stuttgart while Gustav Noske’s fate remains unclear. Marshal Foch nears Mainz to meet Allied occupation chiefs.
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Berlin
Mareh
Maerker
Dresten
Saxony
Friedrich Ebert
Stuttgart
Wuerttember
Kapp
Eichert
Ebanert Jor
Gustav Bauer
London
Frankfort-on-the Main
Srusseldorf
Ebert
Dud
Eseldorf
Rhine
Frankfort
Gustav Noske
Hamburg
Kiel
Germany
Foch
Mayence
Marshal Foch
Henry T. Allen
Mystery German Monarchy Rumors Stir After Zeppelin Activity
Reports from Copenhagen and Amsterdam suggest a prophesied move to crown Friedrich Wilhelm emperor after a German monarch restoration. Observed Zeppelins and a hydroplane near Amsterdam signaled departure but were halted by Dutch authorities while allied powers consider occupation force increases.
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Junkers
Friedrich Wilhelm
Wieringin
Amsterdam
May War on Bolshevism
London reports the new German government vows immediate Allied and American recognition to back a large May offensive against Soviet Russia. General von Luetzwitz says Germany wants more than 200000 troops beyond Versailles limits as the regime seeks support. The Kapp Loetowite government also states it will not restore the monarchy.
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London
Germany
America
Soviet
Russia
Baron von Luetzwitz
Kapp Loetowite
Churches Unite on Prohibition Enforcement Drive
New York March 15. The World Prohibition Federation will launch a nationwide campaign for enforcement of the prohibition amendment. Rev Charles Scanlon says the movement will target alcohol and drugs without creed or party distinctions and pursue aggressive enforcement and world wide extension of prohibition. Representatives are already abroad in France England Scotland Ireland Finland Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico Brazil Chile India China Iran Persia and Cuba. Havana Cuba March 15. A fire starting in the acid deposit room of the National Shoe and Tannery in La Ceiba suburb virtually destroyed the plant with losses estimated at $500,000.
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New York
United States
Presbyterian Church
Charles Scanlon
Pittsburgh
Presbyterian Board of Temperance and Moral Welfare
World Prohibition Federation
Federation
Werkth
France
England
Scothand
Ireland
Finland
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Mexico
Brazil
Chile
India
China
Iran
Persia
Havana
Cuba
National Shoe and Tannery Company
la Ceiba
Article Ten Now Before the Senate
Washington March 15 Article ten the heart of the League covenant will be vetted in the senate under a unanimous consent agreement. Polls show a likely defeat of the treaty with a coalition of irreconcilables and administration forces able to secure enough votes to reject it. Senator Lodge yielded to Borahs amendment strengthening territorial integrity language, potentially returning to the original reservation.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Colleades
Senier Lodge
Borah
Idaho
Tanige
United States
Senator Lodge Move Sparks Bipartisan Tension in Ratification Debate
The latest maneuver by Senator Lodge aimed to restore harmony in Republican ranks but weakened Democratic support. Senate Democratic leader Mitchcock warned the treaty cannot be ratified on current terms and saw no path to concessions that would allow administration senators to vote yes.
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Lodge
Republian
Mitchcock
Dydia Robinson Dies at 118 in Natchez Miss
Natchez Mississippi March 15 Dydia Robinson a 118 year old Black woman died here Her age is listed as 118 making her one of the oldest residents The report notes one of her great grandchildren is 50 years old and highlights the extraordinary longevity.
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Negress
Natchez, Miss
Dydia Robinson
Greandchildren
Trade unions unite to curb construction strikes
Washington March 15 unions in building trades announce an accord to follow a 2 member board’s decisions on jurisdiction. The agreement aims to end work disputes, speed up housing and business construction, and prevent stoppages caused by overlapping trades.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Baw
American Testitute of Architects
Foint Board
German coup declared not reactionary to modify peace
Berlin officials issue a manifesto asserting the Berlin coup is not reactionary but a patriotic move to restore law, order, and honest government while enabling economic resuscitation and peace terms compliance. They seek cooperation of Independents and workers to shape laws for the working classes.
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Move
Berlin
Kapp
von Luettwitz
West
Germany
National Assembly
Benson Confirmed for Shipping Board Post
Washington on March 15 the senate confirmed Rear Admiral William Benson to be a member of the shipping board succeeding John Barton Payne who will become secretary of the interior.
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Senate
Shipping Board
Washington
William §. Benson
John Barton Payne
Secretary of the Interior
J W W GUILTY OF PARADE MURDER IN CENTRALIA
Seven of ten Industrial Workers of the World members charged with the murder of Warren Grimm during an armistice day parade in Centralia Washington were found guilty of second degree murder. Three were acquitted and one was deemed insane. The verdicts followed a prior retrial order and a threatening letter to the court was reported.
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Montesano
Wash
Warren O. Grimm
Centralia
Loren Roberts
Elmer Smith
Mike Sheehan
James Melenery
Ray Becker
O. C. Bland
Bert Bland
Britt Smith
Eugene Parnett
John Lamb
Wilson
New Chief of Foresters Named for May 1 Transition
Washington announces Col. W. B. Greeley will succeed Henry S. Graves as chief forester when Graves retires May 1. Secretary Meredith disclosed the appointment on March 15.
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Meredith
Col. W. B. Greeley
Graves’ Place
Washington
Henry S. Graves
Allies Fear New German Management Stirs Tension
Leaders of old government vow to combat the new regime as Allied authorities express disapproval. Forces mass near Stuttgart amid friction over postwar control and governance.
German Government Wins Allied Recognition Request
Allied commissions in Germany have refused the new German government’s request for recognition, while American troops on the Rhine will not participate in an advance if it matures.
Berlin reacts to new regime as Ebert calls assembly
BERLIN March 15 The of the Ebert government are ing forces to combat the new re gime. National assembly has been called by Ebert to meet at Stuttgart tomorrow.
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Berlin
Ebert
Ing
Stuttgart
American Troops to Not Participate in Rhine Advance
Washington March 45 war department says American troops on the Rhine will not take part in the allied advance into Germany. President Wilson has called for continued coordination with allied forces.
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Evening Journal
Washington,d.c
Rhine
Germany
Wilson
War Department
Williams Succeeds Roper as Internal Revenue Chief
William M. Williams of Alabama will succeed Roper as commissioner of internal revenue in Washington. The appointment announced in Washington D C follows March 45 events and names Williams to lead the tax agency.
Peace talks to open between Soviet Russia and Roumania
Berlin reports peace negotiations will start soon in Dorna Vatra with Soviet delegates Krassin and Vinarski leading and Romania's Avarescu heading the delegation. Core issue is withdrawal of Soviet troops from Romanian soil and the fate of Romania’s treasury valued at about 100 million francs in gold and securities.
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Berlin
Russia
Bucharest
Krassin
Vinarski
Dorna Vatra
Avarescu
Roumania
Manch
Buchatae
Roumenia
France unveils monster gun exceeding Big Bertha range
Paris reports a French engineer Delaimure has created a monster gun with more than double the reach of Big Bertha. The first unit was built at a Belgian national foundry and astonished artillery experts with its performance. Projectiles reportedly travel 10 percent faster due to new device features.
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Paris
Delaimure
LIR Express to Chicago Demonstrates Aerial Cargo Service
The American Railway Express proposes air space contracts between New York and Chicago as a demonstration of a dependable regular service. R B M Cowden president applauds the aerial express plan unveiled at the national aircraft exposition.
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American Railway Express Company
New York
Rarge
Chicago
R. BE. M. Cowde
Bie Dent
Express Company
National Aircraft’ Expositiog
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