Senate Votes 66 to 20 on Article Ten Reservation
Washington March 16 the senate adopted a new article ten reservation by a 66 to 20 vote with 14 Democrats joining Republicans The measure states the United States undertakes no obligation to defend or interfere for any country under Article X unless Congress authorizes such action The move signals continued dispute over the peace treaty and could affect ratification prospects with Irreconcilables among the dissenting Democrats and Republicans guiding the reservation.
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State Department Heads Vacancy Amid Nomination Delays
Washington reports the State Department lacks a confirmed head as Frank Polk acts under secretary and Bainbridge Colby nomination is postponed. Officials note no one can sign passports, with 600 to 800 issued daily mainly to travelers to Europe, Cuba and South America.
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Million Dollar Farmers Visit Chicago for Grain Dealers Meeting
National Grain Dealers meet at the Great Northern hotel three days to reorganize and expand activities. Delegates represent 4900 elevator companies with 400000 farmers, each owning about 187 acres and nine of ten owning cars while plans include cooperative purchasing and a mutual fire insurance company.
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Japanese Revolt in Siberia Reported by Moscow
A revolt erupts within several Japanese army units in Siberia as officers remove shoulder straps and replace them with red ones, according to a wireless dispatch from the Soviet government in Moscow.
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Romanian cabinet resigns. Avverezoo to form new ministry
The cabinet of Prime Minister Alexander Vaida-Voevod resigns in Bucharest. King Carol II asks General Feroza Avverezoo, then interior minister, to form a new government.
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Warning on Europe debt drive urged by Rep Fess
Washington March 16 The allied nations will push to cancel loans totaling ten billion dollars owed by the United States amid war end plans and to internationalize the war debt Rep Fess Ohio speaking during debate on a grain bill warned that Europe will seek more government credit extensions before Congress ends and that without restraint the drive could continue to four months hence The bill to sell surplus flour passed 282 to 12 and goes to the senate
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United States Grain Corporation
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Austria
Armenia
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Jacques Sternes
Andy. M. Keynes
England
Supreme Court Hears Prohibition Amendment Challenges
The article reports on multiple Supreme Court actions over the Prohibition Amendment. New Jersey seeks expedited review of its validity challenge, with arguments tentatively set for March 2. Cases involve New Jersey and Wisconsin on beer restrictions and a New York injunction attempt related to storage and personal use liquor.
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Nistice White
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King
Wiscone
Supreme Court
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Street Ming
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Convictions Upheld In Oklahoma Draft Case Group
Supreme court refusals leave six defendants in Oklahoma under the selective service and espionage acts convicted. Named are Walter M. Reeder B F Breant J T Cumbie T A Harris Mack Ff Clark and M I Stuart with sentences and seized goods from store violations including cigarettes.
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Oklahoma
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T. A. Harris
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M. I. Stuart
Fire Destroys Most of Gramsview Texas Town
Dawn blaze devastates seven of eight business blocks and 200 homes in Gramsview Texas, a farming town of about 1000. Property damage is put at 1500 to 2000 dollars. No lives lost.
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Ex-Raiser May Be Moved By Dutch
London report says Germany’s ex ruler faces a possible relocation as authorities weigh a deportation plan. Dutch officials considered Zealand island residence but rejected it to prevent escape by boat. Kaiser’s movements and high security chatter intensify amid fear publicity could trigger flight plans.
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German Power-Shifts as Ebert Reinstated President
Amid nationwide riots in Berlin a pact ends the Kapp-Luttwitz rebellion. Friedrich Ebert resumes the presidency with Ebert’s old government to be reorganized and new elections planned within thirty days. Leaders like Rathenau condemn the revolt while France and Britain monitor the crisis.
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Slide blocks Panama Canal closing deep-draft transit
A landslide in the Panama Canal has closed the waterway to deep draft vessels. Port facilities and pilots await clearance as authorities assess damage and plan temporary diversions. The stoppage impacts ships bound for Pacific and Atlantic routes and could affect schedules.
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Newsprint shortages prompt House inquiry in Washington
Washington reports that Representative Harrson demands department of commerce action to ease Mo shortages in print paper and prevent suspension of small newspapers. Representative Mann notes noncontract papers pay high prices as shortages hit publishing costs.
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France seeks breathing spell after exhausting war
Premier Millerand states France does not seek charity from the United States but asks only a breathing period to recover after four and a half years of war. He emphasizes continued friendship and mutual interests, noting debts were incurred for common benefits and no cancellation is requested.
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Nine Die in Leipsig Fight Between Guards and Socialists
A Leipsic telegraph report says fighting broke out between national guard troops and socialists or columnists, resulting in nine dead. The incident occurred amid rising tensions referenced in Vienna on March 16.
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Country in Strife Halts Food Trains in Major Cities
Widespread fighting disrupts rail lines as blockades halt food shipments. Authorities report severe clashes across principal cities, with emergency services pressed to manage shortages. Military units are deployed to restore order amid growing concern over supplies.
Robbers Raid Internal Revenue Office in Washington
Masked men storm the Internal Revenue Office in Washington and seize about $20,000 in cash. The raid disrupts tax offices as police pursue suspects. In other items a general strike is reported in Paris with widespread industry paralysis and clashes in several German cities.
Masked Robbers Hold Up Revenue Office in Washington
Masked men raided the internal revenue office in Washington this morning and escaped with 820000 dollars. Police hunt for the suspects as details from the incident emerge.
Payne Takes Up New Duties as Interior Secretary
John Barton Payne, retired chairman of the Shipping Board, was sworn in as secretary of the interior on March 16, succeeding Franklin Lane who retired March 1. Payne’s replacement on the Shipping Board is Rear Admiral William S. Benson, retired, named as a member with expectations of later becoming chairman.
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Barges Sink with Six Men Lost Near Block Island
Two coal barges Nos 7 and 10 from Norfolk for Boston sank six miles northwest of Block Island after breaking from a three-barge tow. Captain James MacWeeney of Charleston Mass drowned and five other men were probably lost.
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Kisses Fat Roll Good-By
New York March 10 Ma dame Tettrazini the popular opéra star kissed a fat roll of bills and handed it to internal revenue collector Big Bit Edwards to pay her first income tax installment The collector was asked how much income she declared He replied that it was more than 100000 with no further detail Tettrazini hinted at help filling the form and appeared unfazed by the momentous sum
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Proposal Aims to Fashion Treasury for Veterans War Profits Questioned
A March 16 dispatch from Washington reports a resolution to fixture the United States treasury for the benefit of former servicemen, challenging wartime profits claimed by Standard Oil, United States Steel and other corporations. The measure, introduced by Representative Lite Crep, faced revisions to the original draft.
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