Senate Ratifies Naval and Submarine Treaties Amid Debate
Washington March 20 Two more treaties pass the Senate the five nation naval agreement to cut shipbuilding and the five power pact to limit submarines and poison gas The naval treaty earns 71 to 1 with France the lone dissenters The submarine gas accord is approved unanimously Senators Borah and France argue over disarmament universal tribunal and US strength Japan builds subs capable of Pacific crossing and military planners discuss next limits to forces including the army and Panama Canal security
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Governor Robertson Arrested on Bribery Indictment
A recent photo shows Oklahoma Governor J B A Robertson who faces an indictment for taking a bribe to permit operation of the Guaranty State Bank of Okmulgee during alleged insolvency. He posted a $5,000 bond for trial appearance.
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B. A. Robertson
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Senator Borah Discusses Canal Security and Four-Power Pact
Borah met with Secretary Weeks asserting low risk of canal attack and naming England and Japan as only potential aggressors. He warned that any danger from them would imply a mistake in ratifying the four power treaty. Senator Joleen of California voiced grave misgivings about naval treaty limits on fortifying Guam and the Philippines.
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California
United States
Guam
Philippines
Senate orders cotton price probe and exchange review
Washington March 39. The federal trade commission is ordered to investigate the depressed cotton price and the operation of cotton exchanges under a Senate resolution sponsored by Senator Dial. The action was adopted by the Senate.
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Federal Trade Commission
Washington
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Lockout Affects 600000 Workers Across Forty-Seven Unions
The Engineering Employers federation announced a broad lockout affecting 600000 workers from forty-seven unions plus the Amalgamated Engineers, to take effect in one week. The move targets members in London and nationwide.
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British Engineering Federation
London
Engineering Employers’ Federation
Noticces
Amalgamated Engineers’ Union
Eddie English Captured After Joliet Escape
Chicago reports Eddie English known as Immune Fadie, famed confidence man, captured by Omaha police. He allegedly confessed to a murder and had vanished since escaping Joliet penitentiary on May 23, 1920.
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Omaha
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Joliet
Masked men tar war veteran in Guthrie street assault
Masked men in cars seized Davie Prov ince, 24, ex service man, took him to the country and tarred and feathered him. He was brought back to Guthrie's business district and released after being reminded to “treat your widowed mother better.”
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Guthrie
Okla
Davie
Little Girl Requests Grandmother to Remove Teeth
A four year old watches her grandmother remove her dentures and asks with innocence if she may have hers taken out the same way. The child’s playful plea captures a gentle family moment.
Army Bill Passes Easily for Rhine Troops and War Costs
The House approved the army appropriation bill totaling about 288 million dollars for the next fiscal year. It directs the regular army to drop to 115,000 enlisted by July 1 with 7,000 Philippine scouts excluded and officers to 11,000. Changes include removing a requirement to return troops from China and Hawaii and increasing river and harbor funding by 15 million dollars.
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Rhine
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Mount Etna Erupts In Violent Outburst Stranding Villagers
Mount Etna on Sicily's east coast erupts violently with lava streams from the crater. Villages on the mountain side flee as seven earthquakes are reported in Palermo and Messina provinces. Etna's ninth major eruption in a century follows earlier events and is noted against a long geologic history.
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Bina
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Assassins Arrested in Berlin Plot to Kill Nabon koff
Berlin reports two Russian czarist officers, Peter Schobelski-Brock and Jaribos Tebowillzki, arrested on charges of killing Vladimir Nabon koff and attempting to assassinate Kef. Paul N. Milliwaoff confirms the arrests.
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Vladimir Nabonkoff
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Paul N. Milliwaoff
Peter Schobelski-Brock
Jaribos Tebowillzki
Genoa Conference Signals Birth of a New Europe
London reports Premier Lloyd George envisions Genoa as birthplace of a new Europe built on guarded guarantees. Recognition hinges on Russia meeting safeguards, with Lenin’s presence seen as a seriousness gauge. Britain to resume ties if Russia accepts liability for past actions and upholds foreign protection and a formal legal system.
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Genoa
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Thelea News
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Tely
Lenin
Russia
George
Irish Peace Meet Opens in London Amid Tense Talks
Irish Free State Ulster representatives and Sinn Fein leaders Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins debated at 10 Downing Street under Winston Churchill in a seven hour session on peace in Ireland. Craig accused Sinn Fein of Belfast violence while pledges from prior talks were questioned.
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Teowning Street
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Michael Collins
James Craig
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Torrell
Miners Refuse State Wage Pact in Impending Strike
Chicago today reports miners will join a nationwide coal strike set for April 1 with no chance of postponement or fresh state wage agreements. Frank Farrington, head of Illinois miners, told operators a new contract cannot be negotiated now, and an emergency might alter the stance in the future.
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Ilinois
State Operators’ Association
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Lom
Moterhations l Union
Futuure
Uds
Miners Face Split Over Wage Policy Amid Strike Threat
The United Mine Workers oppose rate agreements and favor a unified approach. John J. Lewis and the Illinois miners executive board are pressed to lead on a strike based on their separate wage policy, challenging union edicts.
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Merous Ales
John JL. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Ilinois
Thow
Minis
Ku Klux Klan Procession Attends Illinois Funeral
Mourners at the Oakridge cemetery mausoleum for Charles Ediward Vanwormer observe a Masonic service as twenty one figures in white robes of the Ku Klux Klan enter the hall. The leader places a red six foot floral cross above the bier before the procession departs for awaiting automobiles.
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Charles Ediward Vanwormer
Oakridge
Oldest Missionary John Anderson Dies at 100
London reported the death of Rev. John Anderson of Edinburgh, believed to be the world's oldest missionary. He died at age 100 and was father of the Church of Scotland Act of 1921, which allowed union of Presbyterian churches in Scotland. The act affirmed the legality of articles in the Church of Scotland constitution.
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Six Cent Fare Experiment Planned by Illinois Commission
Chicago reports the Illinois commerce commission will set a six cent fare with one cent extra for a transfer as an experimental rate. The decision is expected by April 1 depending on James A. Sheean's ability to present a defense for the traction lines.
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Illinois Ecommerce Commission
James A. Sheean
Traction Lines
Shrine Fire Threatens Ste. Anne de Beaupre Structures
Quebec March 30 Mayor Samson dispatched one of the city fire companies to fight a blaze at the shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupre. The sacristy and the Nedemptorist monastery were reported ablaze and nearby buildings were threatened.
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Last of Yankee Dead Arrives Home From Rhine War Service
The United States transport Cambrai brought 941 soldiers from the Army of Occupation on the Rhine, 31 officers, 71 women and children, and the last of the American war dead from France to New York. Col L H Bush met the ship at Quarantine, and Maj Louis Dice led the troops aboard while Capt James W Scott commanded the Cambrai. Secretary Denby ordered full Douai honors for the dead.
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Rhine
France
United States
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Army Base Pier No. 2
Brooklyn
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Louis Dice
Coast Artillery Corps
James W. Scott
Denby
Famous Twins Die Within Two Minutes in Chicago
Two well known twins died within two minutes in Chicago after birth. Authorities report the deaths occurred shortly after birth at a city hospital, with no immediate signs of foul play.
Siamese twins Rosa and Josefa Blazek die in Chicago hospital
Rosa and Josefa Blazek, famous Siamese twins, died today in a Chicago hospital two minutes apart. The pair, joined at birth and touring the world, had been in the city recently when Doctors advised separation was not possible and Rosa refused to allow any attempt to separate them.
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Evening Journal
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Rosa
Josefa
Report claims death of Soviet Premier Lening
Rome newspapers publish a report that Nikolaus Lening, the Soviet Premier, has died but treat the claim with reserve.
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Laindon
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United States Deliberates Recognition of Obregon Regime
State department officials say progress toward recognizing Mexico City’s Obregon government is being made but timing remains uncertain. Differences over fundamental principles between the U S and Obregon authorities hinder a firm forecast.
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Mexico City
African American student named for Naval Academy bid
Emei E Treville Holley a seventeen year old freshman at the College of the City of New York and Townsend Harris High School graduate has been nominated by Representative Martin C. Ansorge of the Twenty first district for appointment to the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis. If he passes exams on April 19 he could be the first black entrant since Reconstruction. He is an athlete active in track and baseball and serves as a class officer.
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