Treasury authorizes cash redemption of debt certificates
The Treasury on March 21 authorized immediate cash redemption of a block of $813,000,900 in Victory Liberty loan certificates dated December 6 and maturing in May. Redeemable at par plus accrued interest, the option is available to holders with notice, to clear certificates before the Victory loan campaign.
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Washington, D. C
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Federal Reserve Banks
Ederal Reserve Bank
Ace Major Peterson Killed in Daytona Beach Plane Crash
Major David McK. Peterson a noted American ace died in the fall of his airplane at Daytona Beach Sea Breeze Figures from the war department show he downed five German planes with the American air forces He had previously served with the French aerial service and earned recognition in the Lafayette Escadrille His home is listed as Honesdale Pennsylvania.
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Seabreeze
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Lafayette Acadrille
Honesdale
Inquisition Begins On Ernest Rathbun Pardon Probe
Des Moines March 2 The Iowa house judiciary committee opened its inquiry into Gov Harding's Rathbun pardon. Witnesses include Attorney General Hayner first, then J L Kennedy Sioux City special prosecutor George Clark Ida Grove Rathbun's attorney Charles Hamilton Sioux City grand jury clerk and Thadeus Snell Ida Grove attorney. Hamilton prepared grand jury transcript for the perjury case against Rathbun.
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Sioux City
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Without Rhine Fight in Vain Foch Declares
Marshal Foch warns in Matin interview that securing the Rhine frontier is essential to victory and insists the war would be "in vain" without it. He praises the soldiers and recalls signing the armistice to end killing while ensuring French victory.
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Restrictions on Lira Exchange by Dealers Are Removed
The Federal Reserve Board ordered all restrictions on sale or purchase of Italian lira exchange by dealers removed until further notice. The move follows Allied steps to end artificial exchange maintenance and promotes free trade and competition in world currency markets.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve Board
U S Air Casualty Totals Rise in 1918 Frontline Losses
The War Department releases a table showing 654 U S air service casualties with 171 killed in combat and 135 prisoners. Months tally reveal a rapid rise in losses from March to November 1918 including 81 in September and 135 in October.
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Washington, D. C
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War Department
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Woman Outtalks Men By Using Less Breath
A San Francisco report notes a professor’s measurements show women can talk longer than men because they use less force in speaking. The study compares vocal effort across voice types from soprano to bass, explaining airflow and vocal cord use.
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San Francisco
Chronicle
Alaska dog demonstration proves mail service possible
Miss Beatrice Bend Bishop drives two trained Alaska dogs along a snowbound Lenox road to carry U S mail to the post office. Postmaster Jot M Johnson is pitched from the sled in the drift. Robert Tillotson supports dog mail trials and governor officials see potential emergency mail service.
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Hasky
Ruby
Yukon
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
Railways Face Decision Over Private or Government Run Operation
Chicago, March 21. The Railway Age argues the next move on railway rates and operation is crucial. It notes three post armistice months saw a deficit of about $110 million against guaranteed returns, with January the worst month yet and operating costs rising while earnings lagged. It urges a decision on private operation to restore prosperity without imposing broader tax burdens.
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Railway Age
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Railroad Administration
German note cites break over posen commission presidency
Paris March 21 A German note explains the halt in talks with the allied commission over Posen governance. Berlin says disputes over who presides the supervising commission stalled agreement, while Entente leaders insist on a permanent Allied armistice commission. The rupture is presented as not harming German interests.
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Italy Receives Extra Treasury Credit in Allied Loans Report
Washington March 21 treasury department added 75,000,060 to Italy loans raising total Italian loans to 1,499,500,000 and overall allied credits to 8,932,410,660.
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Washington, D. C
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Treasury Department
Danderine Promises Quick Stop to Falling Hair
An old advertisement claims dandruff irritates the scalp causing hair loss and says applying Danderine stops shedding after a few uses. It asserts scalp is cleansed of dandruff and hair becomes softer shinier and thicker, recommending a small bottle from drug stores.
Leary Jury Charge Delivered After Eight-Week Trial
The eight week trial of W Jorosiah A O Leary Bull Publishing Company and the American Truth Society ended with Judge Agustus Hand charging the jury after government and defense arguments. The case centered on alleged seditious writings and publications and occupied the first four days of the week.
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New York
W.jorosiah A. O'Leary
Bull Publishing Company
American Truth Society
Agustus Hand
Peace treaty ports clause draft reviewed by conference
A draft on freedom of transit to be included in the peace treaty was discussed by the international regime commission at the ministry of public works. The meeting adjourned after presenting the British derogation and outlining the labor clauses to be added.
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Paris
Peace Conference Commission
Ministry of Public Works
Peace Conference Commission On International Bel
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Ark
Camp Pikeston
Samuel Gompers
Ruse Press Satirical On League And Siberia Occupation Cited
The article notes allied delays and detachment movements over methods, amid failed agreements and diminished allied prestige in Russia. Vladivostok reports March 17 with remarks from the upatan press on the League of Nations and the Siberian occupation as viewed by a Canadian press dispatch.
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