Military rulers in Germany still, writer declares
Special dispatches from Berlin report the Spartacan suppression reveals a growing military and monarchist reaction overshadowing the new government. A London-based correspondent repeats claims that President Ebert Chancellor Scheidemann and Minister of War Noske are mere puppets, with the military caste reappearing as organizers of the republican forces.
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New Austria Cabinet Formed In Assembly Push
Copenhagen dispatch reports Vienna telegram naming Renner as chancellor with Jodofink as vice chancellor Schumpeter as finance Julius as war and Otto Bauer as socialization minister Bauer to remain foreign affairs head. National assembly’s main committee urged Renner to form a new cabinet amid bills on parliament state government and socialization.
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Expiation Monument Ceremonies Rebuild Ketteler Memorial
Peking held a ceremonial unveiling as premier and cabinet ministers attended the rebuilding of the Baron von Ketteler monument in Central Park. The new edifice honors China’s part in the allied cause and narrates the 1900 Boxer atrocity that killed the German minister.
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Victory Loan Not to Be Distributed Widely
Washington DC March 17 Doubt that the Victory Liberty loan notes will reach as broad an audience as longer term issues was voiced by the federal reserve board in its March bulletin. The bulletin notes short-term securities are less suited for private investors and suggests more notes would go to banks and investment institutions, increasing inflationary pressure and banking burdens.
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Missouri and Kansas gas rates unsettled by court order
Federal Court decrees declare the Kansas Natural Gas Company and subsidiaries engage in interstate commerce and enjoin Missouri and Kansas officials from interfering with court fixed rates for natural gas. Supreme Court dissolves injunctions blocking Kansas PRU rate of 28 cents per thousand cubic feet and sets aside municipal franchise rates in Missouri.
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Patria Brings 2110 Yanks To 13 Camps In U S
The steamship Patria arrived from Marseilles bearing 2110 troops for 13 camps nationwide. The 304th brigade tank corps with 65 officers and 1456 men, plus casual companies from several states, will be distributed. Pershing announced early convoy assignments for the 82nd division and ambulance sections numbered 570 600 521 830 569 599 602 604.
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Federal Santa Claus of Chicago Victim of Auto
Chicago March 117 John M Hubbard longtime assistant postmaster and official Santa Claus for Christmas mail was struck by an automobile outside the post office. At 70 he had for years received air mail addressed to Santa Claus and distributed it to philanthropic causes, delivering joy to thousands of children.
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Chicago
Santa Claus
John M. Hubbard
Burleson's Right to Lift Rates Faces Court Ruling
Kansas seeks Supreme Court ruling on Postmaster General Burleson's authority to raise interstate telephone tolls under a parcel zone system. The state argues the order is unlawful and asks the court to define Congress and presidential powers over the telegraph and telephone system takeovers. The case, tied to Southwestern Bell, could affect all states.
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Kansas
Supreme Court
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Hansas
Triple drowning near Waukon at swollen stream
Three people died when carried away crossing a creek swollen by heavy rain near Waukon Allamakee county. Mrs Ben Bulman 27, her daughter 3, and her father Meyers 54 were in a wagon when the team drowned. Mrs Bulman’s body had not been recovered by late today. The tragedy was not discovered for several hours. One horse drowned.
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Dubuque
Waukon
Allamakee
Ben Bulman
Meyers
Island volcano eruption drives Chile islanders from homes
The Caibuco volcanic eruption south of Concepcion forces residents of Casio on Chiloe Island and nearby towns to flee. Ashes and lava devastate fields and houses in the area.
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Caibuco
Chile
Concepcion
Casio
Chiloe
New York Harbor Deadlock and New Jersey Trolley Union Nears
Deadlock at New York Harbor persists as private boat owners and workers delay settlement while federal mediator James J. Hughes returns to push talks. In Newark, New Jersey, Public Service Railway and 4,500 workers near an agreement on union recognition, with notices allowed on company boards. In Atlanta, 1,400 railroad clerks resume work after a Friday strike tied up freight traffic.
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New York
James J. Hughes
Couning
Newark
N. J
Public Service Railway Company
New Jersey
Federal War Labor Board
Mne
Atlanta
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis
22 Die in Rush of Egyptians on Rail Depot
London reports rioting at Tanta Egypt with 22 casualties from a March 12 attempt to rush a railroad station. The town lies on the Nile seven miles above Alexandria, capital of Gharbia province. troops and police repelled the attack.
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London
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Egypt
Cairo
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Nile
Alexandria
Gharbia
Spain Seeks League Role in Cabinet Report on Wilson Plans
A Madrid committee studying Spanish participation in the league of nations has submitted a report to be discussed at a special cabinet meeting. The government backs Wilson’s proposals but seeks reductions in armaments and clear league rules on military forces. Spain aims for coast line protections, African protectorates, and social discipline via conscription, while pursuing close ties with Latin American nations. Manuel Gonzales Hontoria will represent Spain at neutral nation conferences in Paris, with Premier Romanones possibly attending. Spain plans to present views on military and economic matters for the neutral conference, but stays firm on Moroccan rights.
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Associated Press
Madrid
League of Nations
Wilson
League
Africa
Spain
Paris
Manuel Gonzales Hontoria
Romanones
Senor Hontoria
Morocco
Widow Receives $25,000 Indemnity From China
Peking reports China accepts March 6 settlement terms after the Monocacy incident. On January 17 last year the gunboat Monocacy was fired on by Chinese troops on the Yangtze. Chief Yeoman H L O'Brien was killed. Seamen Ferguson and Donnelly injured. The chief's widow gains $25,000 in gold. Ferguson and Donnelly receive $500 each.
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Peking
Yang Tse Kiang
H.L. O'Brien
Yeoman
Ferguson
W. M. Donnelly
Yeoman O'Brien
Donnelly
Large stocks and price drops reported by dealers in Philadelphia district
Federal Reserve Board summaries from across the country show widespread large inventories in manufacturing and retail, with softer demand and lower prices. In the Philadelphia district, most firms report higher than usual material stocks, war orders fading to civilian work, and uncertainty about the near term outlook.
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Cloudburst at Muscatine Causes Major Damage
Muscatine March 7 A cloudburst set a rainfall record with almost four inches. Hail and transportation were seriously impaired as rail and interurban lines washed out. Homes flooded and several dwellings dislodged by creek overflow in the city.
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Associated Press
Muscatine
Maret
Food Tax in Britain Decided by Nation Says
London March 17 The British government has decided to tax food, the Nation asserts, and it proposes to give preference on articles which now pay customs duties provided they are produced or manufactured in British possessions. This implies that the government means to tax foreign sugar coffee cocoa raisins and dried fruits.
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Associated Press
London
Courier Delivery Time and Phone Procedure
The notice instructs delivery before 5 30 and offers a replacement copy if late. If the paper arrives after 5 30 due to carrier error, readers should call 8830. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p.m for assistance.
Tien Tsin Row Over Hint of U S Minister
Washington March 17 Minister Reinsch at Peking reports quiet at Tien Tsin after last week’s American versus Japanese trouble. He will mail a full incident report while cables relay important facts. Earlier dispatches noted a raid on the Japanese consulate injuring the consul, the seizure of two Americans in the French concession, and a Japanese attack on Americans at a moving picture theater.
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Washington, D. C
Reinsch
Peking
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Tien Tsin
Spencer
Inves Associated
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French
Relnsch
Cable
Korean Student Revolt Alleged Labor Disturbed
Berlin reports arrange foreign credits as Germany battles food imports amid wartime price controls. Bread costs threaten unrest among workers. observers warn rising prices could push labor and lower incomes toward Bolshevism. Concurrently in Peking authorities monitor a 80,000 member Chinese workers group planning Soviet-style upheaval.
Soldiers and Sailors Lead Irish Day Parade in New York
In New York 38 000 Irish society representatives paraded with wounded soldiers honored and conveyances provided. Grand marshal John W Goff led the city parade as celebrations continued with gatherings, while 20 000 children in San Francisco joined in a separate St Patrick observance featuring banners, chimes, and remarks by Archbishop Hanna and Senator Thelan.
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New York
Settieé
Brooklyn
John W.goff
Pier ‘Supreme Court
San Francisco
New “Irish Republic
St. Patrick
Slayer of Archduke Identity Claimed by Drafted Ohio Soldier
Camp Sherman, C March 17 Intelligence officers took the deposition from Private Frank Hobel of Lorain Ohio who claims to be one of three Austrians who assassinated Archduke Ferdinand in 1914. He said his father paid $300 to flee Austria, reached Constantinople then New York in 1914, was drafted near Lorain, now hospitalized with tuberculosis, and identified Jacob Drojila as next of kin.
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Frank Hobel
Lorain
Archduke Ferdinand
Austria
Hohel
Constantinople
New York
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Ihbru
Jacob ‘Drojila
Longstreet
Arnim Beaten to Death for Firing at Mob
London March 16 Gen Count Sixt von Arnim commander in Flanders during much of the war was beaten to death by peasants at Asch Bohemia. A Party dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph says Arnim fired on peasants gathering firewood on his property and the mob then invaded and pillaged his chateau after killing him.
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1000 Trees Cut by Kaiser in Refugee Work
Former Emperor William completed his thousandth tree cut since taking refuge at Count von Bentinck's castle. Logs from the milestone were kept as souvenirs inscribed Wy-B These Were presented to Bentinck family members and helpers. Lawyers estimate the wages he would have earned at union rates, about 239 dollars for the period, averaging 50 cents per working day.
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Amerongen
Helland
William
Count von Bentinck
Bentinck
Army fliers die as ship crashes near Richmond
Houston dispatch reports Lieut and another Army flyer killed when their plane fell to the ground Sunday night near Richmond while returning from a fight from Kelly field San Antonio. Morsbach of Durand Wisconsin was the pilot and Davidson of Omaha Nebraska was the co pilot.
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C. D. Davidson
Ellington Field Aviation
Richmond
Kelly Field
San Antonio
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Morsbach
Durand Wis
Davidson
Omatha
Neb
Lettish Offensive Advances Near Mitau Amid Panic Retirements
In a dispatch from March 17 Copenhagen reports Lettish troops advancing toward Mitau and seizing Kandau and Zabela. Bolsheviki in northwestern Courland are said to retreat in panic toward Mitau and Riga. Berlin says Bolsheviki defeat near Kovno and Vilna. Koskedary to Schaulen railroad captured.
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Kovno- Vilna
Bolsheviks Fight Allied Line Break Attempt Fails
Soviet forces attacked the allied and American line at Gorka near Beresnik, 25 miles north of the Dvina Vaga junction. Five Bolsheviks captured, five machine guns seized, 57 Bolsheviks slain, one American wounded. Details show heavy Soviet losses and a daring American counterattack at Vistavka.
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Knights of Columbus Minstrels Plan Big Army Post Tour
Paris March 17 Knights of Columbus ministrels, the largest entertainment project yet by the organization in France, began at Chaumont a tour of the American expeditionary force area. About 3,500 officers and men attended the opening. The troupe will visit all camps with 1000 men or more and later split into smaller units for lesser camps, then proceed to Germany and Italy and possibly England.
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California Teacher Body Votes to Join American Federation
Visalia California March 17 after weeks of discussion teachers federation votes to join the American Federation of Teachers affiliated with the A F of L the committee report says the collective will of Visalia teachers will receive more attentive public consideration under this organization the trade union move follows a lengthy inquiry amid local debate.
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