Daniels Ordered Navy Recruiting Stopped Amid War Duty
Washington March 25 Associated Press Capt Leigh Palmer wartime chief of the bureau of navigation testified before a senate committee that procrastination by Secretary Daniels caused a serious personnel shortage handicap to the navy in the war He said Daniels believed there were too many reserves and ordered enrollment stopped even as efforts to recruit continued He also said Daniels supported efforts to obtain enlisted men and officers in critical spring days of the conflict
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Washington, D. C
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Bureau of Navigation
Senate
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United States
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Official figure of Americans in Germany set at 8000
An official estimate by the state department places the number of Americans in Germany at about 8000, including roughly 400 women. All American travelers in Berlin were offered chances to depart on special trains after recent revolutionary outbreaks, but many chose to stay.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Germany
Berlin
Change to Shift Hours in Line With New York Idea
Chicago stock exchange will move trading hours to 8 am to 1 pm on weekdays and 8 am to 4 pm on Saturdays to align with New York daylight saving rules. The board voted to implement this change starting next Monday until daylight saving law is amended locally.
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Census reveals 1920 population figures for Davenport and peers
The census bureau released 1920 population data showing Davenport Iowa at 56 727, up 183 699 from 1910 by 318 percent. Other city figures include Steubenville Ohio 28 508 up 6 117 or 27.3 percent and Asheville North Carolina 28 504 up 3 742 or 51 percent.
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Census Bureau
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Steubenville
Gloversville
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Wis
Johnstown
Bloomfield
N. J
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Enfield
Enfield, Conn
Rat Asheville
N. C
Moonshiner Perishes In East Side Fire On Whisky Job
New York story reports a moonshiner burned to death when his East Side home caught fire during whisky production. His body was found on the third floor near coffee urns linked by pipes to nearby barrels with alcohol odor. Brother Joseph Guraino was arrested on a liquor law violation charge.
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Associated Press
New York
Couraine
Joseph Guraino
War Risk Insurance Bill Moves Closer to Veterans
The House Interstate Commerce Subcommittee approved legislation to bring government war risk insurance closer to veterans. The bill funds regional offices and advertising with 7.9 million dollars and 250 thousand for promotions. Post offices would collect premiums and process applications for reinsurance and reinstatement. Temporary premium collection occurs while veterans receive hospital care or vocational training. One year post passage the government will cover medical care for service related diseases.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Interstate Commerce
Britain May Seek U S Payment Over Retained War Ships
Britain may present a claim to the United States for losses caused by keeping former German ships, including the Imperator, after U S services ended. Consul General Skinner in London said representations have been made via the British Ministry of Shipping.
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London
Ministry of Shipping
Lavan Named President of De Paul University Chicago
Rev. Thomas F. Lavan C presides at St Louis Preparatory School has been appointed president of De Paul University Chicago to succeed Rev. F X McCabe. Lavan formerly led St Vincent's College Cape Girardeau and Thames Theological Seminary Denver.
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Thomas F. Lavan
DePaul University
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F. X. McCabe
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St. Vincent's College
Cape Girardeau
Thames Theological Seminary
Denver
Striking Workers Surrender Naples Factories
Italian troops compelled surrender of workers who seized the Miani and Silvestri factories in Naples after rejecting wage demands. Barricades were set up and workers refused to disperse before surrender.
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Naval probe opens on Fletcher gage removal at Brest
Washington March 25 A naval court begins a new inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the removal by Rear Admiral Sims of Rear Admiral William B Fletcher from command at Brest after the Antilles sinking on Oct 19 1917 Fletcher testifies that many naval craft were slow to keep pace with merchant ships and says he learned of no unfavorable report until Admiral Wilson relieved him Commander Daniels allegedly prepared the report but Fletcher did not receive a copy until returning to the United States.
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Resolution Seeks U S Force Status in Germany
The House adopts a resolution asking President Wilson to inform Congress of the exact status and scope of duty of American forces in Germany. It also queries Marshal Foch's authority over the troops and their governance without presidential direction. Chairman Kahn notes the War Department did not object.
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Washington, D. C
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House
Congress
Germany
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Kahn
Military Committee
Baker
War Department
Fort Hays Normal School Denies Student Soviet Claims
Officials say the Fort Hays Normal School incident is closed. Secretary E L Montague denies a student or faculty soviet existed and cites three men involved in a dispute over track construction as an approved disciplinary matter. Harvey sent telegrams to Topeka claiming a soviet, but Montague frames the affair as a localized, noncriminal dispute.
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Lawson in Toils as Giving Wrong Stock Issue Tips
Boston March 25 The attorney general's crusade against silver stock promoters led to the arrest of Thomas W Lawson who surrendered to answer four counts of violating state stock filing laws. L C Van Riper and four others were arrested yesterday as Lawson and Van Riper promoted So called silver issues under banners like Silvers the greatest gamble of the ages. Prices jumped to $8 or $9 before reversals and tumbled after arrests. The case targets inexperienced investors who risked liberty bonds and savings to buy cheap shares.
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Allen
Thomas W. Lawson
L. C. van Riper
New York
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Silvers
Gamble
van Riper
Hach
Navy Balloon Flight Sets 1200 Mile Record Run
Four Navy fliers flew from Chicago to Pensacola then on to Murdoch and back, claiming a 1200 mile in air record for a 35000 cubic foot standard Navy balloon. They battled 55 mph winds and a 1415 meter altitude before landing near Murdoch. Pilot Lieut Theodore C Lonnquest said the distance and pace averaged about 50 mph.
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Corner in Corn Story Sparks Quiz for Barnes Corner
Chicago March 25 Julius Garnes president of the United States Grain corporation will be asked to explain recent grain sales and movements in an investigation of an alleged attempt to corner the corn market on his arrival today. District Attorney Charles F. Clyne announced no evidence of illegal manipulation had appeared yet. Market experts and transport officials attributed high prices to natural causes and rail car shortages rather than manipulation.
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Chicago
Julius
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United States Grain Corporation
Charles F. Clyne
United States
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Sogenil Akore
United States iGrain Corporation
Sterling at Peak of Movement in Foreign Exchange
New York March 25 rates on the English pound sterling opened at 28.84 dollars, up from yesterday's close and marking the high point of the current upward movement. Franc quotes, gold at 14.00 dollars, up 36 centimes. lire at 19.36, down 26 centimes. marks at 1.401 gents. By noon francs reached 4.21, down 21 centimes, and lire 11.53, down 16 centimes. Sterling remained unchanged.
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New York
Frances
Sterling
No Housing Shortage Relief Seen Without Priority Shipments
Chicago reports no relief from the housing shortage nationwide without priority rail shipments of building materials. The Federation of Construction Industries urges resolutions to place such materials on the preferred list for transport. A Democratic National Convention travel bureau was opened to assist delegates and friends with travel arrangements to San Francisco.
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Federation of Construction Industries
Democratic Travel
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San Francisco
Democratic National Committee
Courier delivery deadline and contact info notice
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 3:80 o'clock. If you miss the paper by then due to carrier error or other cause, phone 33230 for a copy. Phone calls must reach the office before 6:50 p.m.
Women named in town to organize the new voters
Des Moines March 26. An announcement lists Iowa Democratic women in charge of activities in each congressional district. Miss Anna Luianther of Dubuque heads state organizing. District chairmen include Mrs Alexander Miller Washington and Mrs Stephen Swisher Iowa City among others across Cedar Rapids Mason City Des Moines and Sioux City.
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Dubuque
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Washington
Stephen A. Swisher
Iowa City
Marie M. Frederickson
Ceslar Falls
Eleanor Stockman
Mason City
Edward T. Kock
Cedar Rapids
Henry A. Taylor
Bloomfield
H. ©. Evans
Misa Ella Rhea
Leon
John W. Blake
Atlantic
D., M. Ketlehere
Fort Dodge
Fred F. Clarke
Sioux City
Bankrupt Daniel Hayes Land Co Investigated by Judge Landis
Chicago March 25 Judge K M Landis ordered telegraphic summonses to testify in the Daniel Hayes Land Co bankruptcy probe. He questioned California land sales to Iowa clients while same parcels were sold to Ohio customers and noted the company was incorporated in Delaware and Idaho. Edward C Adams, a prisoner en route to Jefferson City, jumped from a moving train and is missing.
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William Butterfield
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Bolshevik Spring Offense Presses Polish Front
In a 400 mile stretch from east of Kamenetz Podolsk to Rovno and surrounding fronts, Bolshevik forces launch heavy assaults as Polish resistance slows gains. Reds press near Rzeczyca, Kalenkowicz, and Kaslava with artillery, tanks, and cavalry deployments.
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Sinn Fein Members Arrested and Prisoners Moved to Jail
Sinn Fein MP William Cosgrove of Kilkenny was arrested at his Dublin home. Six five Sinn Fein prisoners who sailed from Queenstown aboard a British sloop with two destroyers arrived and are now guarded inside a city jail with barbed wire. A plot to smuggle arms into Ireland was uncovered with rifles and machine guns found in beer barrels aboard a foreign vessel detained at a northern port.
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Chicago U Students Aid Mail Duties Amid Strike
University of Chicago students answer a post office call to sort and distribute thousands of parcels as express workers strike. The effort runs until university classes resume after spring break, aiding operations during mail congestion.
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Chicago
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Sheldon Kaiser
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Third Term Debate Splits House Over Wilson
Representative Humphreys of Mississippi urged President Wilson to announce he will not seek a third term. He argued public calls for a third term undermine the tradition and questioned the president's intentions while praising his administration's achievements.
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Stock in Transit Hunger Longer Plea at Cattlemen Meet
Chicago March 25 claim extends time for shippers to hold stock without food or water from 28 to 36 hours. A motion to repeal the law failed. a committee was formed to present the case to Congress and push for longer relief.
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National Livestock Exchange
Congress
Miners Executive to Meet Lloyd George Over Wages Today
London March 25 Premier Lloyd George instructed the miners union executive to meet him this morning to discuss the wage question. The miners delegates adjourned until 4 o clock this afternoon to hear a report of the interview. It was noted that the premier had previously refused further negotiation with the federation but invited further talks at any time.
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Lloyd George
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Miners’ Federation
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Prussia
Hiebrach
We- Sel
Ludendorff Warrant Not Issued, Says German Chancellery
Berlin dispatch reports the Prussian cabinet has resigned and Gustav Noske may join the new Prussian cabinet. The Tageblatt denies, citing the chancellery, that any arrest warrant exists for Gen. Ludendorff.
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Gustav Noske
Tageblatt
International Labor Conference Set for Geneva Next Year
The governing body of the International Labour Office announces an international labor conference to be held in Geneva early next year. Delegates will discuss implementing the Washington and Geneva decisions across participating nations.
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London
International Labor Office
Geneva
Washington
Chile Replies Favorably to U S Note on Conflict
Santiago March 25 Chile presses comment on United States note urging Chile to prevent conflict between Peru and Bolivia. Advertisement notes America’s Favorite Smoke San False and El Verse Cigars.
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Workmen's Army Formation Reported in Berlin and Ruhr
Paris reports German government and Ruhr workers reach a pact to form a workmen's army, remodel the cabinet with labor union input, disarm troops, socialize mines, reform administration, and improve food supply. Majority parties reportedly accept changes. further notes on Wesel siege and Berlin cabinet shifts follow.
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