Anarchists clash with troops in Milan tramway strike
Milan reports say workers tried to resume work under Socialist orders while anarchist groups attacked tramways and stores. Radicals seized several Milan establishments and proclaimed a soviet but were expelled by military forces. An assault on the labor exchange by anarchists was repelled by troops. Portugal workers declare a soviet near the frontier as rail and telegraph staff join the move amid a nationwide strike unfolding at Tuy.
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Milan
Portugal
Madrid
Allies accuse Allies of intending to partition Armenia
The American committee for the independence of Armenia says allied premiers plan partition of Armenia and urges Americans to protest. Led by James Gerard it asks churches and civic groups to write to the president and Congress to end Turkish rule and liberate Armenia.
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Associated Press
New York
Armenia
American Committee For the Independence of
James Gerard
Germany
Congress
Harding First G. O. P. Aspirant to Invade Texas
Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio, Republican presidential candidate, campaigned in Texas becoming the first Republican nominee to visit the state in person. The appearance marks a political precedent in southern campaigning for the party.
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Harding
Texas
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Socialists’ Fitness for Assembly Questioned in Albany
Morris Hillquit, chief counsel for the five Socialist defendants, argued that New York Assembly Judiciary Committee's remit is limited to evaluating the qualifications and eligibility of the unseated Socialists. He spoke as the committee began summing up on March 3.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Morris Hillquit
Assembly
Strauss Quits Federal Reserve Board After Rest Request
Albert Strauss of New York resigns from the Federal Reserve Board citing a need for rest. He stresses no friction occurred and says he joined with the understanding he could retire when the work was finished. Washington reports the move was made March 3.
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Washington, D. C
Albert Strauss
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Old Men Pleased By Barrels Of Whisky At Saloon
Chicago on March 4 Hyman Cohen and Sons liquor stock at 600 West Madison street with government permission and police aid. One hundred barrels and 1 500 cases declared medicine for hospitals and drug stores. West Madison Street crowd of old prohibition devotees gathered, some to touch the barrels, others to see the medicine. Officers kept onlookers moving to ensure safe delivery.
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Chicago
Hyman Cohen & Sons
West Madison Street
West Matison Street
Johnson attacks rival spending in South Dakota primary
Senator Johnson of California condemned the South Dakota primary spending by Maj Gen Wood and Gov Lowden as excessive beyond any prior campaign. He claimed he cannot compete with the wealth of his opponents and warned profiteers are traitors in failing to curb living costs. He urged tracing profiteers from producer to consumer and punishing them.
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Mitchell
Johnson
California
South Dakota
Wood
Lowden
Illinois
Seldon
Wealthy Communist and 15 Fellows Must Face Disloyalty Trial
Chicago dispatch reports millionaire W. B. Lloyd sergeant at arms of the Communist Labor party and 15 other Communists to stand trial on indictments charging conspiracy to overthrow the government by force. Judge Oscar Hebel denied a motion to quash the indictments as faulty for lacking specific allegations.
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Associated Press
Chicago
W. B. Lloyd
Communist Labor Party
Oscar Hebel
Hearing on Soldiers' Aid Sparks Debate in Capital
Washington lawmakers clash over soldier relief plans as Edward Hale of the Veterans of Foreign Wars attacks rival figures, proposes a $30 monthly bonus with extra $100 overseas grant, and backs the Morgan homestead bill. He criticizes Congress economies as crimes while urging income taxation to fund aid.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Ways Aid Means Committee
Edward
WH. Hale
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Franklin D'Olier
American Legion
Fordney
Hale
Morgan
Kitchen
North Carolina
Revenue Bureau
Congress
Kitchin
Republican Congress
Republic
Madden
Madden of
Ilinois
Republican Executive Steering Committee
Gardner
Dutch Elect Woman Socialist to Higher House of Parliament
Drs. Pothnis Smit, a Socialist, is elected to the Dutch Senate by North Holland legislators at Haarlem. She defeats the sole male candidate by two votes, making her the first woman to join the upper house, while women already hold seats in the second chamber.
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Associated Press
the Hague
Drs. Pothnis Smit
North Holland
Haarlem
J ‘Mra. Smit
Chicago Plans to Gut Salaries of City Employees
Chicago on March 3 reports that over 18,000 city workers face salary cuts from 100 to 600 dollars for 1920 as the finance committee approves a 32 million budget and a 14 month pay plan due to fund shortages. Also approved is a health program for 350,000 schoolchildren via athletic drills led by the Public Schools Athletic League. Inter-school contests are expected to begin in June. Marshall Field III was named treasurer of the committee to purchase prizes and medals.
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Chicago
Council Finance Committee
Public Schools Athletic League
Board of Education
Marshall Field Ilf
New Jersey Governor Edward J Edwards Petition Filed in Illinois
The petition for Gov. Edward J. Edwards of New Jersey, a Democratic presidential hopeful, was filed with Illinois secretary of state by Charles J. Michael of Chicago. It carried 4 775 signatures, mostly from Cook County.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Edward J. Edwards
New Jersey
Secretary of State Today
Charles J. Michael
Chicago
Cook County
Swiss Council Approves Plebiscite On League Accession
In Berne on March 2 the Swiss National Council voted 114 to 55 to endorse adherence to the League of Nations but not bind Switzerland to join. It calls for a plebiscite during the year to let the people express their wishes after the government urged entrance and the decision to drop the American clauses delaying action until the U S Senate ratifies Versailles.
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Associated Press
Berne
League of Nations
Switzerland
Swiss National Council
National Council
United States
Senate
Turkish Warships to Be Scrapped by Allied Decision
London March 3 The allied supreme council settled the disposition of the Turkish navy ordering the warships broken up. The council also aims to reduce the Turkish army to a level unable to threaten another country, while deferring details of military terms in the peace treaty.
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Associated Press
London
Allied Supreme Council
Foch
Turkey
Booze Drug Stores Spy Camouflage Saloons Planned
Chicago Retail Druggists urge tighter liquor prescription controls and stricter enforcement as saloonkeepers pursue camouflage drug stores to sell whisky. A. B. Ormes says saloon owners offer high salaries to pharmacists to entice them into opening drug stores for illicit sales.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Retail Druggists’ Association
Washington
Internal Revenue Department
A. B. Ormes
League of Nations meeting in Paris March 12 outlined
Paris March 2 The league of nations will hold its next meeting in Paris March 12 to organize the commission on Russia conditions. The first official organ of the league has been issued in London in French and English, listing ratified Versailles treaty nations and covenant adherents. Iran L Bell reelected Rockford Three League president. Kishwaukee Park bleachers to be enlarged.
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Paris
League of Na- Uleng Council
Russia
League of Nations
League
League Council
International Labor Council
London
Spring Building in Waterloo Held Up by Election
Waterloo plans for a 2.6 million spring building program are largely paused awaiting the outcome of the municipal election. Executives say projects like plant expansion and improved shipping may stall, with three main factors cited as driving uncertainty including population growth, railroad shipping, and high costs. Local dealers expect winter prices to persist until stocks are used, and rental relief is unlikely in Waterloo.
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Waterloo
Wade
Moore
Moore & Moore
Nein
Terloo
Courier delivery deadline and correction contact
The notice states newspapers should arrive before 5 30 and requests readers to call 2330 if not received by then. It also instructs that calls must reach the office before 6780 p.m. to arrange a copy delivery.
Stripping Kaiser Of Property Sparks Assembly Fight
Berlin reports the ruling Socialists push to refer the Kaiser property issue to the national assembly. Debate erupts as opponents denounce the ex-emperor and supporters seek confiscation through constitutional measures. Government bill to place settlement before judiciary committee remains under advisement.
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Berlin
Fortuna
Diet
National Assembly
Ata
Urasl
Ke Tad Tot
Holland
Democraty
American troops complete evacuation of Siberia
London reports American forces have virtually finished their evacuation of Siberia. A Moscow dispatch says the detachment evacuated Siberia has reached Viadivos, Tok. The source notes the movement as near completion under the so called government in Moscow.
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Associated Preas
London
Siberia
Moscow
Tasi
Viadivos, Tok
Courier Journal Urges Treaty Acceptance With Reservations
The Courier-Journal, once a firm foe of a reserved treaty, calls on Democratic senators to avoid further delay and accept the Lodge reservations to achieve immediate peace. The editorial notes the crisis demands swift judgment and that sacrifice of future hopes may be necessary. Henry Watterson parted with the paper over league stance.
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Louisville
Courier-Journal
Senate
Horthy Becomes Regent as Cabinet Resigns
Budapest report notes Admiral Horthy's oath as regent sparked crowd cheers and a call to dissolve the national assembly if required. Premier Hubgar announced the cabinet's resignation but Horthy urged ministers to stay pending a new government formation with Allied powers' consent.
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Associated Press
Budapest
Admiral Horthy
Hungary
Hubgar
Cheerud
National Assembly
Dogs' Booze Scent Boasts at Washington Sale
A West Virginia dog fancier offered two trained hooch poochers for 260 dollars claiming they can smell whisky stills. He argued the dogs would aid prohibition agents, but most congressmen dismissed the boast, saying whisky can be found in Washington without a scent.
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Washington, D. C
West Virginia
Hooch Poocher
Washington
Railroads seek rate hikes as private control returns
Chicago reports that railroads will request a 25 percent freight rate increase from the Interstate Commerce Commission to restore credit and finance improvements. William H. Finley of the Chicago & Northwestern argues prosperity depends on prosperous railroads and public confidence in securities. A plan to cut switching costs and boost oil movement efficiency is also announced, while a separate suit seeks to reestablish the 2-cent Illinois fare.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ofice
William H. Finley
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
American Petroleum Institute
M. J. Gormley
Ilinois
Public Utilities Commission
Springfield
Meyer I. Stein
Ile
Senate panel votes to cut seed distribution funds in farm bill
Washington March 3 Acting on the new agriculture secretary's recommendation the senate agriculture committee moved to remove 240000 dollars set by the house to fund free seed distributions to constituents. The notice also includes an advertisement for Holiday Nutmargarine.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Agriculture Committee
House
President Wilson’s first public motor ride since illness
President Wilson rode in a closed car with Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Grayson along the Potomac while Secret Service kept photographers at bay. A balmy, springlike day and mild wind accompanied the outing restricted to the Capitol grounds. Wilson expressed relief at being away from Washington and noted the pork sign he saw as a reminder of rising living costs.
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Associated Prega
Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Grayson
Wile
Secret Service
Potomac
Jimy
Wilson J
Capitol Grounds
Senator Borah
Idaho
Washington
Market House
At Wilson and Love Grove youths killed in auto train crossing
Five young people from Wilson and Love Grove Oklahoma died and another was fatally injured when their car returning from an American Legion dance was struck by a freight train at a crossing near Ardmore. The tragedy occurred early today as the vehicle was hit by the train, 22 miles west of Ardmore.
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Associated Press
Ardmore
Okla
Wilson and
Love Grove
American Legion
Mary Pickford Granted Divorce From Owen Moore in Nevada
Mary Pickford, the motion picture star, was granted a divorce from Owen Moore on Monday evening in Minden near Carson City Nevada on grounds of desertion. Moore did not attend court, being at Minden lunch, and was represented by an attorney.
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Reno
Nev
Mary Pickford
Owen Moore
Minden
Carson City
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