Hughes to aid treaty talks in Washington row
Secretary Hughes returns from Bermuda amid Senate opposition to the four power Pacific treaty. As leader of the American delegation he helped draft the pact and holds confidential information from British and Japanese spokesmen. Supporters urge him to explain key points to the Senate and the foreign relations committee to clarify the treaty and its relation to the naval accord. CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE.
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Bermuda
Senate
Washington
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Balfour
Baron Kato
America
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Mr. Balfour
Baron Kate
Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Underwood
United States
Germany
Russia
Confession on William Desmond Taylor Murder Reaches Police
An anonymously signed confession letter from a Connecticut city claims an avenging husband killed film director William Desmond Taylor after an affair between Taylor and the writer’s wife. The letter places Mabel Normand at the scene and details the couple’s staged getaway as police assess credibility.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
William Desmond ‘Taylor
Connecticut
Adams
Henry Peavy
Taylor
William Davis
Miss ‘Normand
Miss. Norman
Ireland Opens Welcome To American Tourists Ahead Of Summer
Dublin reports Ireland ready for a tourist influx from America after seven lean years for hotels and guides. Prices remain favorable, food and service are abundant, rail and road travel improving, with plans for large char-a-han e and motor coach fleets. Queens town will again see regular liner calls as White Star and Cunard resume weekly waves. CONTINUED ON THIRD PAGE.
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Queenstown
United States
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Cunard
Gandhi caps cause mutiny in Indian regiments
March 5 report from Allahabad says fourteenth Sikhs and nineteenth Punjabis faced slight trouble after two Sikhs donated Gandhi caps and were punished. Six more offended, twenty Sikhs deserted, and one Punjab company began a hunger strike. The Pioneer notes the unrest subsided as units prepared for overseas service amid agitator influence.
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Allahabad
India
Punjab’ Company
Danish Prince to Wed Greek Princess Olga
Copenhagen reports Crown Prince Christian Frederick to wed Princess Olga eldest daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece. Engagement announced in Cannes. Christian born March 11 1899 Olga born May 1903. References to past rumored matches with Margaretha Martha and a 1920 Leeds connection. Christian Frederick traveled with the dirigible Roma in March last year, later handed to US army for dismantling.
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Associated Press
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Alexandra
Christian Frederick
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Nicholas
Greece
Cannes
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Gustav
Sweden
Margaretha
Charles
Gustave
Rederick
Martha
Roma
Italy
United States
Berlin living cost soars in February as war prices rise
Special cable dispatch from Berlin reports February price increases push cost of living up by over 21 percent, making it nearly 20 times prewar levels. Coal and bread price hikes force expectations of a further March rise while food costs stay well above January levels.
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Berlin
New York
Rally to Free State Flag Turmoil at Collins Rally
Dublin March 5 crowds opened campaign for Anglo Irish treaty amid rain and excitement. Speakers included Michael Collins Arthur Griffith and Joseph McGrath with police maintaining order after women tore down the free state flag. Collins defends treaty and announces police force plans despite De Valera warnings.
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Associated Press
Dublin
College Green
Michael Collins
Arthur Griffith
Joseph McGrath
Labor
William Cosgrove
Home Affairs
Free State
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Collins
Northeast
Custer
Ireland
Eamon de Valera
Griffith
Ater
Reroudatan
Pirce
Firing in Belfast disrupts worship as town endures incessant gunfire
In Belfast on March 6, attacks continued through the night and into the day, aimed more at intimidation than destruction. Worshipers fled Townshend Street Presbyterian Church as gunfire erupted. Police clashed with shooters amid widespread disruption. two wounded, one rider shot, and a bomb thrown at a home in late reports.
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Belfast
Associated Press
Townshend Street Presbyterian
Tax system stories from 2400 year old papyri in Egypt
Philadelphia March 6 AP report describes excavations at Thebes uncovering demotic papyri records of Ptolemy Philadelphus and his father detailing how heavy taxes were set and adjusted. Archaeologists hope new texts illuminate ancient tax practices and Jewish activity in Egypt, including Philadelphus’s noted marriage to his sister.
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Associated Press
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Philadel Isius
Egypt
Ptolemy Philadelphus
Varsity of Pennsylvania
Clarence
Fisher
Museum
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Thebes
Upper
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Withdraws Troops Protecting Peking In Crisis
Associated Press reports political feuds in China with Chang Tso-lin and Wu Pei fu clashing over resignations and alliances. Canton government efforts seek provincial ad hersion while Sun Yat sen medials to unite factions as northern authorities hold power. Hongkong port closed by martial law amid seamen strike. conflicting reports of casualties follow police actions.
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Peking
Associated Press
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Wu Pei-fu
Hupeh
Hunan
Liang Shih-yi
Wu Chao-chu
Wu Wing-fang
Mukden
Manchuria
Canton
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Lin
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Sun Yat-sen
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Manila
Philippine Islands
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Teral Harrington
Fonekong
United States ‘Shipping Board Office
Subway crash toll rises in Cleveland and beyond
The crash involving a New York Central express train and a car near Painesville late Friday leaves multiple dead and injured. Mick Neane becomes the sixteenth victim, dying in a Painesville hospital. City officials announce a meeting to launch subway construction plans, amid calls to improve grade crossing safety. William OLeary, father of a Friday tragedy victim, was killed by a New York Central train eleven years ago. Raymond OLeary’s body was found near his home after his Athens was picked up in 1911.
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Painesville Stossing
Revover
Mick Neane
Painesville
Tate
Ville
Tomorow Tech City
Thomas B
William O'Leary
Reymond O'Leary
New York
Central
Raymond
Editors Duel Called Off in Paris Conflict over Honor
Paris dispatch reports a potential duel after a dispute between editors over personal honor. The tension centers on a confrontation involving the former editor in chief and current management. No duel occurred, efforts to defuse the disagreement continue amid calls for restraint.
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Ingis
Atlact
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Man Leaps 164 Feet From Monument to Death
Ignatius Deveney a 38 year old from Jolla jumped from a monument shaft railing, plummeting 164 feet to the roof below where his body was severely crushed. He died at Mercy hospital and was taken to the morgue. Two coworkers at Stewart Taxicab reported he spoke of jumping and asked for mercury to aid his suicide. A search for a woman who may have fled down the monument stairs yielded no trace. Deveney was married but his companion was not his wife.
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Ignatius Deveney
Jolla
Mercy
Stewart
Deveney
Mercury
Iid
Cas
Tacna Arica dispute settled says paper
Dispatch from Buertos Aires reports the Tacna Arica disagreement appears resolved per a newspaper claim. The article notes ongoing talks, President's involvement, and potential agreement terms though wording is unclear. Officials hope negotiations conclude with a formal settlement and acceptance of proposals.
Daily Briefs and Notices Highlight Press Highlights
A compact page lists topics from treaty aid pushes to tourism prep and tax debates. It notes records, a death and injury case tied to alleged impersonation, tariff action plans, Liberal party power shifts in Canada, and upcoming jury hearings. Also mentions theater activity, stock implications, and building loan needs.
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Hardings
David Harvey
Canada
London
Mexico
Fiume Crisis Seen Grave as Italy Probes Pact
Rome reports a grave situation at Fiume with Premier Facta and Foreign Minister Schanzer facing a delicate position while pledges under the Rapallo treaty are honored. 600 carabineers and equal deputies reinforce the area as D Annunzio supporters defend the existing government.
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Associated Press
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Schanzer
Trajan
Glunta
Saviel
Facta
Fiume
Zanella
Knutson III Auto Cease After Collision in Northwest
Representative Harold Knutson of Minnesota sustained minor injuries in a car crash at Thirteenth and Massachusetts Avenue Northwest yesterday afternoon. Jenkins of 212 Rittenhouse Street Northwest drove the other car, which was badly damaged. Knutson was shaken but not seriously hurt. The incident occurred around 1 22 p m near Baltimore and Ohio service lines.
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Minnesota
Thirteenth
Massachusetts
Frank’ BP. Jenkins
Rittenhouse Fatreet
Jenkine
Knutson
Cary
Lloyd George Returns as Unionist Support Crux Grows
Prime Minister Lloyd George returns from Chequers as talks with Birkenhead and Churchill shape plans to delay the Genoa conference until after general elections. He awaits assurances of continued unionist loyalty, while coalition liberals push for resignation or reunion with Asquith Liberals. The crisis deepens as party factions clash over leadership and postwar strategy.
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Churchill
London
Associated Press
Union
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Chequers Court
Charles A. McCurdy
Coalition
Downing Street
Lord Birkenhead
Winston Spencer Churchill
Arthur J. Four
Llgud George
Lloyd George
Asquith
England
Republic versus Monarchy Dominates German Presidential Debate
Berlin March reports the republic and monarchy may face off in the next German presidential election. Eight parties back single nominees, with Ebert a likely republican candidate amid informal coalition support. Monarchists lean to Von Kehr as leading rival. Election likely in autumn. WILL WED ON U. 8. GROUND.
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Berlin
Ebert
Herr von Kehr
Bavaria
Aighr
New York Herald
U. 8
Wiss Schurman Arrives in Manila to Marry Maj John Magruder
Special cable dispatch reports Jacob Gould Schurman American Minister to China arrives with daughter Helen in Manila to marry Maj John Magruder on American soil. The cruiser Albany may inspect consular cities in China at President Harding's request.
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Jacob Gould
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China
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Albany
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