Repeal Toll Exemption Debate Splits Congress In House And Senate
The struggle over repealing toll exemptions for coastwise ships through the Panama Canal dominates Congress. Lewis proposes presidential authority to suspend tolls with precedent, while Ga-linger urges a treaty-based American doctrine. Speaker Clark gears up to close debate, galleries crowded, with a third-page continuation teased.
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FIRES BULLET AT ZELAYA IN BARRA TORRES HOME
A man identifying as Rosas, a Nicaraguan exile, attempted to shoot former President Zelaya at Casa Torres in Barcelona. Zelaya was unharmed and Rosas was overpowered. the assailant said he sought vengeance for his uncle killed during Zelaya's presidency.
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Wickersham Auto Crash Hurts Attorney General and Granddaughter
Former United States Attorney General George W Wickersham and his four year old granddaughter Winifred Akin were cut by windshield glass when their car lost control in the Bronx and struck a trolley pole. Both were not badly hurt and were returned to New York City by car.
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Banks Ready Announcement This Week on Federal Reserve
President Wilson and cabinet discuss the Federal reserve system with Treasury Secretary McAdoo and Postmaster General Burleson. Names for the reserve board kept secret as districts and cities are designated, with Washington, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and others contending for regional bank status.
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Generals to Quit Council Amid Resignation Acknowledgment
London march 30 conservatives morning papers assert Field Marshal Sir John French and General Ewart will not withdraw their resignations though no official statement is expected until parliament reassembles today Brigadier General Hubert Gough has left Curragh for a week long holiday to avoid interviewers other than that the situation remains unchanged
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Three Ulster Volunteers Attacked by Nationalists in Belfast
In Belfast on March 29 1920 three uniformed Ulster volunteers were attacked near Carrick Hill by a nationalist crowd. Police dispersed the attackers, and no further disorders followed. One volunteer was badly injured. Trains to Ge Withdrawn. On April 1 the Pennsylvania Railroad will withdraw some...
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Campaign Plays In New Jersey First In 1916 Vote
Democratic chairman Doremus faces a split and critics within the party while Republicans gain confidence from Democratic divisions over canal tolls and the gag rule. Observers see a pivotal year with Wilson’s foreign policy under scrutiny and Roosevelt taft records cited by opponents as the GOP seeks to oust Democrats.
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Glynn Responds to Malone Charges in New York State Clash
Governor Glynn defends his appointments as choices for his party uplift while denying Tammany influence. Malone, Murphy, McCabe, and Byrnes feature in the dispute, with national Democrats weighing in on the governance and party leadership as the state faces criticism over patronage and policy alignment.
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GORNISH AGAIN At White House amid health strain
President Ledées remains at the same house as last year and, amid rumors of Wilson to Williams, denies visits to Mrs. Franks Sayre. The White House denies a vacation planned before August. Cornish says the country needs relief and Congress to pass work early.
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Prince Henry Visits Argentina on Private South American Tour
Prince Henry of Prussia and Princess Henry of Prussia arrived in Buenos Aires from Hilo Janeiro aboard the Cap Trafalgar. They landed at six o'clock and were welcomed by government officials and the German community. The prince conducts a private mission and requested no official receptions.
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Governor Glynn Blasts Tammany in Appointee Row
Governor Glynn reads from the reins of power in a retort against collector charges and Tammany influence. He defends McCabe the Wigwam leader branded as hopelessly bad, asserting his own stance against political dictate.
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Cabrero Cremated After Death In Music World
The renowned conductor Cabrero, age unknown, died of heart failure yesterday morning. A funeral was held to 11 AM with clergy and celebrities attending. Rumors of regussitation were denied after fresh medical exam showed no decomposition yet. Cabrero led major lyric theaters for 40 years and composed successful night operas.
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New Skirt Thin and Short Stirs Decency Debate
Paris dispatch reports at the Auteuil races the new abbreviated skirt replacing the slit style. The look resembles a riding skirt buttoned for walking with a tight bodice and cambric collar. Padding is noted as de rigueur among women refining slim postures for the season.
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Bibby's Lead In Eight Votes In Primary
In the Democratic primary, despite many small township results missing, William F. Kirby held an 8 vote lead over United States Senator James P. Clarke in unofficial returns. Of 131,112 votes reported, Kirby had 65,560 to Clarke's 65,552. About 3,900 votes remain unaccounted for and officials planned canvasses in counties tomorrow.
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Fortune awaits runaway heir in Kane county
Keith Dalrymple, 23, of Port Allegany, vanished seven years ago leaving a $266,000 fortune from his oilman father. Relatives launched a nationwide search from Kane Pennsylvania. The missing heir may be entitled to $365,000 total estate after all claims are settled.
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Doctor Edgar De Mott Stryker Killed in Korea
American surgeon Edgar De Mott Stryker, in charge of major Holkol hospitals in Korea, supervising treatment of thousands, was shot and killed by a Japanese today. A cable message to his father in Brooklyn says he paid with his life for introducing modern medical methods in a country long tied to superstition. He was known to family as Curley.
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Murder Evidence Tied to New Jersey Tragedy
Special to The Washington Post reports blood stains on a sleeve and hair marks found at the scene in New Jersey. The battered automobile and skirt fragments are linked to a fatal incident, with investigators pursuing leads as details emerge from the crash site.
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Rebels Hold Torreon Positions Amid Front Fighting
Juarez March 2 official front dispatch reports rebels control all Torreon positions except main and two smaller barracks. Villa took Cerro de la Cruz and Torreon foundry. rebel losses pegged high with 2,000 federals killed or wounded over six days. Urbina wounded. reports say many rebel wounded arriving to Chihuahua and Jiminez. A German observer says federal forces lured rebels into Gomez Palacio and delivered heavy fire. Villa’s forces show high casualties and morale concerns.
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Page 1 item headlines mix from 1919 era
A compact survey of brief items including political notes, social events, trials, and local notices. Subjects touch on suffrage, weather, education, and public affairs with mentions of figures like Wilson and Clark, and references to courts, bills, and regional happenings.
Woman in Ottawa attic poisons self after charity aid ends
Homeless and penniless, Katherine Burke 38 swallowed fifteen grains of bis chloride of mercury in a neighbor’s attic on Sixth Street Northwest. She begged a hospital doctor to let her die as her husband serves a year for nonsupport at Occoquan. Her children were placed in an orphan asylum or with relatives. The act followed months of hardship after Mrs Burke sought charity three weeks earlier. She was found in agony and hospitalized. doctors say recovery is impossible and she may die at any minute.
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Gen Sickles Nearing Death After Paralyzing Stroke
New York March 29 Gen Daniel E Sickles veteran diplomat and soldier is near death at his home 23 Fifth avenue after a stroke three weeks ago following the death of his housekeeper Mrs Wilmer ding. Dr Mace who attended him says he has only a few days to live with left side paralyzed and memory gone while living alone except for an aged servant.
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Boy Proposes From Tree as Jail Crowd Watches
In Savannah on March 29 a man named Frank M. Register climbed a tree near the county jail as a crowd gathered. He proposed to a girl in custody, and the report notes she accepted the unusual offer. The scene drew many observers in the city scene.
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Missouri Speech Declares U S Will Hit Back If Aggression
In a highly optimistic address, a Missouri official asserts that any country challenging the United States will retreat. He credits the Monroe Doctrine with saving South American republics and maintaining regional security.
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CHAMP CLARE EPIGRAMS ON PUBLIC SERVICE
Champ Clare laments that public life saps fidelity and wealth, noting most politicians leave office sooner than they arrive. He argues practicing law is serious while politics is secondary, urges peace with honor, and supports congressional disarmament by degrees to deter quick foreign threats.
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Clark speaks in Brooklyn on optimism and self government
Speaker Champ Clark addressed a large Bedford YMHA audience in Brooklyn on optimism. He defended the Monroe doctrine, warned against foreign colonization, and praised American self-government, recalling Civil War resilience and tying it to present policy debates. He dismissed tolls criticisms and quipped about boxing claims and national readiness.
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48 Trained Horses Shot During Argentine Quarantine
Edward Arlington, owner of a wild West show, disclosed that 48 trained horses were shot in Buenos Aires after one horse showed illness. Argentina’s quarantine policy was cited as the reason, with the animals killed to prevent disease. Arlington returned to the United States aboard the Vasari.
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