Berlin Civil Struggle Forces Resignation of Defense Chief
Gustav Nowtke resigns as minister of defense in Berlin as government battles radicals in northern districts. Heavy fighting at Aldershof leaves communists overpowering volunteers, with reports of executions and mutilation. Seeckt redeploys tanks and guards as street fighting continues across Neukoeln Tempelhof and surrounding areas.
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Berlin
Gustav Nowtke
Ehert
Aldershof
Ministry of Defense
Daiiyy
Spree
Hohenzollern
von Seeckt
National Guard
Neukoeln
Tempelhof
Major Krieger
Ministry To Defense
Court Upholds Open Shop Against Photo Engravers Unions
The full bench of the Supreme Court ordered a permanent injunction against local and international photo engravers unions, restraining interference with the Wright & Co and Folsom Husraving Company businesses, establishing an open shop policy.
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Boston
Supreme Court
Grent Fren
Wright & Co
Folsom Husraving Company
Suffrage Nears Goal as Washington Ratifies Amendment
Olympia march 23 Washington legislature completes ratification of the federal suffrage amendment with the senate approving a resolution after the house passed it earlier Washington becomes the thirty fifth state to ratify leaving one state needed to enable women to vote in the next presidential election
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
Senate
House
BOPAH DEMANDS FULL DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS
Senator Borah called for publication of contributors and fund use for the Leonard Wood campaign after reports of large donations and heavy spending aimed at controlling presidential preference primaries. He said the money issue is a national scandal just before the convention. Laundries Win in Supreme Court. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission was enjoined from enforcing related price orders against Oklahoma Operation Company laundries in Oklahoma City.
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Wrehington
Leonard Wood
Senator Borah
Borah
New York
Supreme Court
Washington
Okahoma Corporation Commission
Oklahoma Operation Company
Oklahoma City
House Awaits the Senate on Peace Resolution
Washington March 23 assurances were given that when a resolution declaring peace with Germany reaches the house it will be passed promptly and by an overwhelming majority. The house will accept the senate’s form and will not question its judgment. Democratic and Republican leaders will back the measure.
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Waerhington
Germany
House
Senate
400 Reds Slated for Ark Shipment
Russians Finns and Poles from around the country will be sent on Soviet arks as relief ships with flour for Europe. Over 400 deportees, many linked to communist raids and the Federation of Union of Russian Workers, will travel on government or Grain Corp vessels to destinations such as Danzig and Tsango while others head to the Soviet frontier.
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New York
United States
Europe
Shipping Board
United States Grain Corporation
Finland
Hango
Srring
Tsango
Buford
Danzig
Senate confirms Crane and Joyce to diplomatic and board posts
Washington March 28 the senate confirmed the nomination of Charles Rh Crane of Chicago to be minister to and of William HH Joyce of Berkeley California to be a member of the board.
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Washington
Senate
Charles Rh. Crane
Chicago
William Hh, Joyce
Berkeley
Cal
France Senator Warns of Liberal GOP Split Over Prohibition
Washington March 25 Senator France of Maryland warned that Republican liberals may form a new party to fight autocracy and defend liberty. He backed repeal of national prohibition and the espionage act as platform planks and urged reconsideration of treaties, railroad regulation, and costs of living.
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France
Maryland
Senate
Washington
Democratic Party
Antehip
Calis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Postwar Demands Pressed In Congress Speech
Mr France outlined priorities including universal training, woman suffrage, federal employment agencies, child labor abolition, and a generous veteran system. He argued prohibition during wartime violated liberty and states’ rights and condemned it as unconstitutional.
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France
Americans Leave Berlin on Special Train to Paris and Collenz
A mixed party of American officials and their wives, led by Consul Simpich, depart Berlin by special car attached to the Cologne train, with some heading to Paris and others to Cologne to await developments as a communist movement grows in Berlin. Also reported are census figures for Alton, Newton, Bismarck, Keokuk, Columbia and Columbia, with notable population increases since 1910.
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Cologne
Berlin
der. Woltigang Kapp
Baron von Luellwitz
Henry T. Alten
the Rhine
United States
Eflis Loring
Friedrich Simpich
Berru
Major
Allan Goldstlt
Sinavieh
Oberlin
Paris
Collenz
Washington
Census Bureau
Alton
Newton
Bismarck
N. D
Keokuk
Columbia
S. C
Youll Find It There In The Want Column
A brief classified note highlights a wanted item or listing placed in the newspaper’s want column. The notice signals readers to see the classified page for details and potential buyers or sellers. The terse wording implies a casual ad approach typical of want ads.
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WANT
Ruhr warfare erupts as government forces clash with rebels
The Ruhr district near the Rhine becomes a war scene with 40 000 Reds holding the area and government troops from Silesia engaging in heavy artillery and infantry fighting. Berlin reports continued clashes as posts and telegraphs minister Tolhonn Glesherts travels to the Ruhr for talks amid rising casualties.
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London
Ruhr
Rhine River
Bert
Silesia
Red Army
Tolhonn Glesherts
Berlin
Germany
Ministry of Defense
Moabit Prison
Allies urged to disarm Germany to prevent renewed aggression
The Temps warns that German anarchy could renew aggression unless the allies act now. It calls for immediate measures to disarm Germany and argues the United States should participate to safeguard Europe’s peace, regardless of ratification outcomes.
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United States
America
Europe
Germany
Chicago City Workers Walk Out Threatens General Strike
City employees began a walkout affecting garb age and refuse collection after a vote by teamsters chauffeurs and clerical staff. City council blocks tax increases prompting further action with teamsters seeking 11 dollars daily and chauffeurs 8 dollars. clerical staff demand 25 dollars monthly. police and firefighters seek 500 dollars yearly.
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Chicago
Health Department
Benson Named by Sims in Inquiry Tells of Washington Conversation
Rear Admiral William S. Benson then chief of naval operations testified before the senate committee that he told Admiral Sims not to let the British pull the wool over your eyes and that the remark was made in Palmer’s office and again later in London. Sims said the remark came just before his departure for England on the eve of U S entry into the war. Benson later tacitly admitted making the admonition when Sims took charge of the fleet in foreign waters.
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Washington
William 8S. Benson
Naval Operations
Sims
Gerudas
Senate
Navy
Daniels
England
United States
Tle
Palwer
Bureau of Navigation
Admiral Benson
London
Admiral Sims
Tie
Anald
Palmer
Benson
Hiale
Wiliam
William
Slias
Sins
Foreign
Insurgents Clash Around Spandau In Turbulent Skirmish
Insurgents plunder and kill many around Spandau north of the district. Reports say rebels and regulars clashed with heavy casualties on both sides. The fighting underscores ongoing insurgent activity in the region.
Coal Control Off President Wilson Removes Price Control on Coal
Berlin dispatch reports suppression of unrest near Spandau as insurgents attack towns north of Berlin with machine guns. Fighting spreads to Boetzow later, with casualties and gunfire causing temporary retreat of forces awaiting reinforcements.
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Berlin
Spandau
Boetzow
Government End to Coal Price Control Sparks Rise
President withdraws government control of bituminous coal effective April 1. Ending control, he aims to offset a twenty seven percent wage increase granted recently by enabling higher coal prices.
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Washington
Wilson
Recount Planned For Ford-Nebury Senate Race
Washington March 28 arrangements made for a recount of ballots in the Ford Newberry senatorial election in Michigan by a Senate committee. Attorney general gasoline price regulation authorized by a resolution introduced in the House.
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Washington
Ford-Newberry
Miegan
Senate
House
Shoe retailers cut margins to curb prices this spring
New York on March 23 prices for standard shoes will drop with reduced spring and summer margins. John J, president of the Retail Shoe Dealers association, told Arthur Williams, federal food administrator. Retailers agreed to smaller profits though redactions apply to fancy and fashionable footwear. The move signals a broader narrowing of profit margins in wearing apparel.
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New York
John J
Deaters ® Association
Arthur Williams
Star
Williams
Ask One Dollar a Day for Fighters Plan Proposed
Washington reports Payn proposed adjusting compensation for former service members to a dollar daily as a monthly rate. The American executive committee discussed extending six state support including land settler home aid vocational training and compensation transfer. Representatives from six states Kansas Florida Idaho South Carolina and Texas reported on veteran concerns. New Texian listed as daw.
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Washington
American Executive Committee
Legion Pontein
Congress
Kansas
Florida
Idaho
South Carolina
Texas
Meget
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