Cuba Mexico and the US stance on Caribbean upheaval
The piece argues the Cuban election was a farce from an American view with one party boycotting and Menocal’s influence. It notes Gen. Crowder will inform US policy under the Platt amendment while urging careful US friendship. It also surveys Mexico’s unstable regime under Carranza’s successor Obregon, predicting imminent revolution and warning against US recognition without protections for Americans.
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United States
Cuba
Menocal
Gen. Crowder
McKinley
Mexico
Carranza
Obregon
Tastee
Bgxico
Migst
U United States
Wilon
Senate Recess Shapes Early April Nominations
The Senate adjourned after a busy extra session with President Harding’s nominations in focus and most appointments expected to be confirmed in early April. Shipping board picks were anticipated but delayed until the president secures preferred candidates. Colombian treaty largely resolved. adjournment sets stage for a long session as senators plan home visits and preparations.
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Senate
Ax’ & Seston
Sesston
Its
Shipping Board
Harring
Harding
War liquidation board favored by cabinet yet to be formed
The piece argues President Harding should create a war liquidation board to take over and dispose of surplus war materials and contracts. It cites waste from stored automobiles and machinery and notes past contract disputes burdening courts. A legally empowered board of liquidators could reallocate or sell excess items, settle claims, and reduce government costs.
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Harding
War Department
Navy Department
War and Navy Departments
Congress
Court of Claims
United States Supreme Court
Raids in Washington Target Drugs and Crime
Revenue agents and police conducted sweeping raids across Washington to curb illicit drugs bootleg whisky and gun violence. The operation aimed to disrupt drug trafficking and reduce shootings while signaling a firm stance against crime and lawbreakers, with inspectors and officials urged to maintain persistent enforcement.
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Grant
Tevéena
Washington
The Rouged Schoolgirl Sparks Detroit Parents Meeting
A Detroit high school parents meeting warned against use of makeup and provocative dress by daughters. They urged parents to restrict school attendance for social events and keep cosmetics at home. The discussion highlighted gaps in school moral instruction and home as the core source of guidance. Further Washington dispatches note Republican views on civil service reform and Wilsons postmaster orders, with debate on merit system retention amid rising appointment applications.
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St Louis Globe Democrat
Beth
Detroit
Ot York Time
Washington
House
Fess
Republican Congressional Committee
Wilson
Republican Party
Hays
Jenckis
Wilsons
The New Congress Faces Early Tax and Tariff Debates
The article notes the up coming extraordinary session on April 11 to set tax and tariff revision in motion. It discusses President Harding’s plans, the need to rework navy and army bills, and envisages Congress balancing tax relief with delayed tariff framing. It highlights Simons London talks, Upper Silesia terms, and warns of Navy manpower shortages mirroring 1914.
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Congress
Harding
House
Senate
Lord Ranksbroughs Death Shakes British Peerage
A fractured obituary traces Gen Lord Ranksbroughs career across the Egyptian and South African wars and royal service. It notes his health, lack of heirs, and timing around coronation rehearsals, while detailing a tangled line of aristocrats, title revivals, estates, and the Brookeleburat and St David families with claims to extinct or newly revived peerages.
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Lord Rannsborough
Queen Victoria
Alexandra
Edward
King George
Ladysmith
Royal Horae Guards
Westminster Abbey
Great Britain
Ireland
England
John Brocklehurst
Lord Rankeborough
Million for Orient colleges grant to aid six schools
Truinees of the Laura Speilman Rockefeller memorial fund will give 1,040,604 dollars to a special committee for Seancing union colleges in the Orient on condition that 2,000,000 dollars be raised. Mrs Henry W Peabody of Boston announces the plan. Funds will build buildings for six colleges in Japan, China and India run by twelve mission boards.
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New York
Laura Speilman Rockefeller Memorial Fund
The
Orient
Henry W. Peabody
Boston
Japan
China
India
Rockefeller
CONFER ON MENTAL DEFECTIVES AT IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT
Everett Elwood of the New York State hospital commission told Surgeon General Cumming and Immigration Commissioner General Husband that lax enforcement allows large numbers of insane and feeble minded immigrants to enter Ellis Island. He urged stronger medical staffing and funding to halt admission of mental incompetents, noting nearly a quarter of New York’s 33,000 state hospital inmates are foreign born. Some immigrants were certified for deportation yet later admitted temporarily under labor bonds.
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New York
Elis
Perssons
Cumming
Public Health Service
Everett Elwood
New York State Hospital Commission
New York State
Elwood
Ellis
Department of Labor
Protest Over Spanish Tax Law Aimed at Foreign Firms
Diplomatic representations have been made to Madrid demanding modification of Spain's April tax law for foreign companies operating there. The U S and other nations joined in the protest while noting the law has not yet taken effect. The measure taxes foreign banks and firms on capital and profits with limited relation to Spanish branch activity. The American ambassador led discussions with Spain and participated in ambassadorial meetings on joint action.
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State Department
United States
Spain
Madrid
Spaniah
Tyrol to Hold Plebiscite Despite Vienna Ban
Tyrol defies Vienna by proceeding with a plebiscite on fusion with Germany set for April 24. The provisional Tyro government cites no federal law prohibiting a vote and signals intent to go ahead. Salzburg plans a concurrent plebiscite, while Chancellor Mayr in London advises Vienna to curb the move amid talks on Allied relief for Austria.
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VOI
Usfmad Busi
Vienna
Tyrol
Germany
Salzburg
Tyro
Mayr
London
Austria
Training 78 559 Veterans Under Vocational Education
The Federal Board for Vocational Education reported at its first post‑election meeting that 76 550 disabled veterans were in training as of March 1. Secretary of Labor Davis was chosen as chairman with Wallace and Hoover as board members present. An additional meeting is set for March 26. The unfilled vacancy from Arthur Holder’s failed Senate confirmation remains open.
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York
General Board of the Navy
Bureau of Navigation
Congress
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Davis
Wallace
Agriculture
Hoover
Commerce
Senate
Arthur Holder
Wilson
Harding
Increase of Rail Freights Signals Recovery for Railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports a rise in U S freight traffic for the week of March 5, marking the first uptick since October's slump. A total of 712,822 cars loaded, up 54,000 from the prior week, though the previous week was suppressed by Washington's birthday holidays.
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United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
King George and Queen Mary to Attend Grand National
King George and Queen Mary left London for Knowsley near Liverpool to visit the Earl of Derby and attend the Grand National steeplechase. They were accompanied by United States Ambassador Hugh C. Wallace and Mrs Wallace.
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Ambassador Wallace
London
King George
Queen Mary
Knowsley
Earl of Derby
Liverpool
Hugh C. Wallace
United States
France
Mre
Wallace
Siam's King Not to Wed Annulment Cited
Bangkok Siam March 16 Hing Maha Majirayuéh annuls betrothal to Princess Vara raht due to incompatibility of temperament officials say illness of the princess may be factor observers note the move could reflect health concerns rather than a formal separation between royal families
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Bangkok
Siam
Hing Maha Majirayuéh
Hid Ogusia
Vararaht
Weeks Revises Amay Promotions
Secretary Weeks will submit a revised list of officers recommended for general ranks to President Harding for presentation at the coming special congressional session. The list changes from nominations sent by President Wilson, which failed to secure confirmation, though Weeks did not disclose the specific alterations.
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Harding
Weeks
Congress
Wrison
We Need More Active Vice Presidents For National Leadership
Chicago reader argues Vice President Coolidge should stay engaged in national affairs and praises the idea of elevating more vice presidents to the presidency. He notes past vice presidents faded into obscurity and urges a policy that uses the platform as a stepping stone to the presidency for capable leaders.
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Coolidge
Harding
R. ©. McMafeers
Chicago
Willard
Washington
Senate
Commonwealth
Vic
Diversified Crops and Rent Laws Highlight War Era Debates
A New Orleans expert argues that reduced cotton plantings will push diversification across the South improving farm income and food markets. Hermes Rulse from New York discusses a New York rent profiteering ruling, noting state power to regulate rents and protect tenants, potentially guiding nationwide legislation.
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New York Supreme Courts
Hermes Rulse
New York City
Washington
City of
New York
Soldiers Honor War Dead at Hoboken Docks
1608 American soldiers died on French battlefields were received by comrades at Hoboken army transport docks. Gen. O’Ryan and staff attended a welcome ceremony with chaplains conducting prayers. Dr. Herbert Shipman gave an address as hundreds of relatives watched outside the gate while taps sounded.
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New York
France
Army
Hoboken
Samme May
O’ryan
Herbert Shipman
First Army
Bring Argonne War Dead Home From Romagne Cemetery
The graves registration service announced removal of American World War I bodies from the Argonne cemetery at Romagne France. Bodies will be sent home only if specifically requested by the parents or next of kin. About 22 000 soldiers were interred there and an estimated 18 600 will be repatriated.
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Argonne
Romagne
France
United States
Canada May Have Nickel Coin Change Proposed
Ottawa reports that Canada may replace the nickel B-cent piece with a smaller coin matching the American dime in size. Finance Minister Daytom indicated in a House of Commons notice that he would propose the change.
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Canada
Dominion
S.r Homey Daytom
Finance
Homme of Commons
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