Democrats Return to State Rights Platform Debate
Washington observers warn that the next Democratic platform may define state rights versus federal power, with Wilson shaping potential policy on foreign relations and Prohibition enforcement as party leaders seek to contrast the dry versus wet wings and counter Republican messaging amid Pennsylvania’s dry shift under Gov. Pinchot.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Wilson
United States Senate
Colorado
Huston Thompson
Shivers
S Street
Fedir
League
Bryan
Edwards
New Jersey
San Francisco
Democratic
Pennsylvania
New York
Carnarvon Fights Spreading Malady Near Death
Gaio Egypt March 29 United Press reports the Earl of Carnarvon, discoverer of the tomb of King Tutankhamen, is near death from blood poisoning. A relapse yesterday prompted a specialists’ consult to seek new measures against the poison as infection is believed to have come from an insect bite during tomb supervision. Lady Carnarvon rushed by train from London to her husband’s bedside after an illness forced an air flight cancellation.
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United Press
Gaio
Egypt
Earl of Carnarvon
Carnarven
London
Gloria Swanson Sued Again for Desertion in Divorce Case
Gloria Swanson a motion picture actress is sued for divorce by Herbert Samborn in Los Angeles following desertion claims. They wed December 20, 1919 and separated May 15, 1921. Swanson previously married Wallace Beery in 1916 and was divorced in 1918.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Gloria Swanson
Samborn
Miss Swanson
Iss Swanson
Wallace F. Beery
Farmers' Council Calls for Food Gambling Ban Law
Washington March 26 The Farmers' National council urged more legislation to curb gambling in food prices. It backed closing the Norris-Sinclair marketing corporation bill and urged government control of the sugar crop from producer to consumer to protect both producers and consumers.
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Washington, D. C
Farmers’ National Council
Congress
Norris-Sinclair Marketing Corporation
Norris-Sinclair Government Marketing Corporation
State Witnesses Flee From Probe Of Jury Bribers
Lake county deputies seek missing witnesses in Waukegan as grand jury investigates reports of jury fixing in the Len Small trial. Leading witnesses who could provide details of the alleged plot have disappeared since the inquiry began. Bench warrants issued for Umbrella Mike Hoyle and Ben Newmark as part of the probe amid indictments for a juror paid 350 dollars for acquittal.
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United Press
Waukegan
Lake County
Len Small
Wiinets
Mike’ Hoyle
Chicago
Ben Newmark
Attempt to halt paying contract at Independence
Injunctions served on councilmen fail to stop letting the contract for paving 39 city blocks. Council majority authorizes the mayor to hire counsel to fight the halt efforts. Bids from Ford Construction Cedar Rapids and Dearborn Construction Waterloo are reviewed with prices for asphaltic concrete classes A and 3B curbing, vinyl and excavation costs listed.
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Independence
Ford. Construction. Company
Cedar Rapids
Deseborn ,Construction Company
Waterloo
Dearborn Company
Valentino's Second Wedding Declared Unlawful in Crown Point
Indianapolis reports that Rudolph Valentino and Winifred Hudaut face an unlawful marriage as neither lived in Lake County where the ceremony occurred. The license issuance was improper under state law, with authorities making public the opinion while taking no further action. The couple had priorly wed in Mexico, a ceremony not recognized by California law.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Rodolph Valentino
Winifred Hudnut
Crown Point
Edward Franklin White
Valentino
Lake County
Miss Hudaut
Mexico
California
Tourist Travel Gains Status in Colorado
Colorado Springs report from March 29 notes tourist travel is a recognized industry in Colorado. A 1922 canvass by the Denver tourist bureau found visitors spent 42 million dollars in the state, highlighting tourism as a growing economic factor.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Colorado
Denver Tourist Bureau
Women of Social Democratic party appeal against Franco Belgian invasion
Berlin reports mass meetings by Social Democratic women urging global protest against the Franco Belgian invasion of German territory. London notes the Prince of Wales has another horse mishap prompting concern. Moscow offers Isadora Duncan citizenship as Port Arthur reports extreme cold near Home Hayne.
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Berlin
Social Democratic Party
London
Prince of Wales
Evening Standard
Moscow
Russia
Isadora Duncan
United States
Port Arthur
Horne Hayne
Foster on Stand Denies Belonging to Radical Party
William Foster testifies in Michigan syndicalist case denying membership in any party. He recounts life history from plant work to sea service and labor movement study. He explains the union leagues aim to fuse crafts into industrial unions and notes his past IWW affiliation and current opposition. The court allows a nontraditional oath phrasing.
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Foster
Radical Party
United? Press
St. Joseph, Mich
William
Communist Party
Tl Am
Bridgeman
Altho
Francis Morrow
Foater
Charles E. Reuthenberg
Frank P Walsh
Hood
Oregon
Washington
jMoast
Oregon Woods
Alsland
Europe
Carmen
Chicago
Brotherhood
Trades Union Educational League
Walgh
American Federation of Labor
T. W.W
White
Another Cold Wave Sweeps Thru East
A spring cold wave hit the eastern states early today driving temperatures to near zero. In New York City the thermometer fell to around zero and a morning reading showed near 1 degree above.
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New York
New York City
U. S. to Spend Two Million on Easter Flowers
Washington florists report Easter posies will demand peak this year with about two million dollars spent nationwide. Prices hold steady from last year as the crop proves adequate to meet demand. The department of commerce notes ships of Easter flowers arriving from Bermuda. estimate says two hundred thousand dollars covers Washington’s tower bill.
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Washington
D. C
United States
Washington Florists
National Capital
Department of Commerce
Bermuda
City Mails Pay to Wives for City Workers
City payrolls for married New Orleans employees will be sent to home addresses rather than handed to men. Commissioner Murphy declared every city worker from mayor to laborer would receive checks at home, aiming to keep funds in the residence. Affected workers faced objections as some attempted to use station addresses or rent post boxes. One worker noted he could not explain a raise to his wife once she saw the mailed check. A wife telephoned to congratulate Murphy and planned to send cigars.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Commissioner Murphy
Gomissionse Murthy
Conmission Council
Murphy
Prosecution Rests in Herrin Riot Case
Marion March 29 The prosecution in the second Herrin Riots trial rested after calling 32 witnesses since testimony began March 6 The defense began its case The morning session opened with Donald M Ewing a Chicago reporter recalled for redirect examination He testified he arrived from Chicago as AP staff correspondent and saw six riot victims outside Herrin with AP having two local correspondents in Williamson county and right to use material from AP stringers.
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Marion
Avitness
Associated Press
Williamson County
Feudists and posse clash in Kentucky killings
In Leslie county near Beach Fork Creek a posse of 22 from Harlan attacked a barricaded cabin. Fire from inside killed Ike Strong his wife and George Strong and Kelley Walker the posse member. Five Strong children hid under a bed untouched as gunfire raged.
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Harlan
Kentucky
Beach Fork Creek
Leslie County
Harlan County
Ike
Strong
George Strong
Kelley Walker
Germans Open to Ruhr Settlement Talks Amid Miner Strike
German officials reportedly signaled willingness to settle Ruhr reparations and secure border terms, while 15,000 miners in the Gelsenkirchen area strike in protest against occupation, with loading of coal hindered by occupying forces. The move follows Bonnar Law discussions and calls for troop withdrawal.
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International News Wire
London
Washington
Berin
Britain
United States
Ruhr
A. Bonar Law
Sthamer
England
Bonar Law
France
Paris
Wilhelm Cuno
Germany
iBy
Associated Press
Gelsenkirchen
Worl
Michigan Blizzards Tie Up Traffic Across North
Detroit March 29. The ninth day of spring found upper lower Michigan and the entire northern part of the state in severe cold as a blizzard with subzero temperatures broke Tuesday from Traverse City to Bay City and northward. Railroad traffic was at a standstill and street cars were demoralized making highway travel nearly impossible.
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Detroit
Mich
Lower
Michigan
Traverse City
Bay City
Typhoon Hits Guam. Naval Radio Aerial Damaged
San Francisco March 29 The naval radio station here received no new details today about a powerful typhoon that struck Guam in the South Pacific. The storm uprooted trees overturned buildings and damaged the naval radio aerial. A Mare Island station message yesterday said there was no loss of life.
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San Francisco
Naval Radio Station
Guam
South Pacific
Naval Radio
Mare Island
Gould's Condition 15 Reported as Unchanged
Mentone March 29 The condition of George Jay Gould Sr African railway magnate who is seriously ill of heart trouble was unchanged at noon today.
King in Madrid washes and kisses 24 beggars
King Alfonso and Queen conform to Holy Thursday ritual in the royal palace. The king knelt to wash and kiss the feet of 24 beggars, with a bishop blessing each foot. Holy water, acts of humility, and a meal followed, while baskets were given to take leftovers home. Spain notes this ancient custom persists since the Austro-Hungarian era.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Scion
Spain
Austria
National Women's Party May Name Colorado Senator
Miss Sue White secretary of the National Women's Party telegrammed Gov Sweet urging appointment of an outstanding woman to the Colorado senate seat to ensure women have a representative in the new Democratic Senate. The choice is expected among candidates Rosted by Woodrow Wilson Willam G Meadoo or William Jennings Bryan.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Willam G. Meadoo
William Jennings Bryan
Colorado
National Women’s Party
Sue White
Gov. Sweet
Senate
Gas Plant Blast Kills Woman and Child Near Lana
An acetylene gas plant exploded at the farm home of William Wernicke five miles north of Lana, killing Mrs. Hazel Wernicke and Robert Wernicke. Three others, including William Wernicke, Lois Wernicke, and John Stabenow, were seriously injured as the blast set the house on fire and hurled victims thirty feet or more. The blaze was felt ten miles away and locals suspect a lantern ignition after a malfunctioned mechanism. The bodies were recovered from the ruins early today.
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Associated Press
Freeport
William Wernicka
Lana
Hazel Wernicke
William
Robert Wernicke
Wiliam Wernicke
Lois Wernicke
Ihoth
John Stabenow
Wernicke
Sea Routes Answer by Lasker to Owners Maintains Policy
In St Augustine Florida March 29 the government stance on selling the government tonnage remains that sales should not occur below world market price unless buyers guarantee continued operation on current routes. A D Lasker chairman of the Shipping Board commented on recommendations from the American Steamship Operators association urging retirement of the board and sale of remaining tonnage to American citizens without restrictions.
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St. Augustine
Fla
A. D. Lasker
Shipping Board
Harding
Lasker
American Steamship Operators Association
T Wis
Closing Arguments in Gary Graft Case To Be Made Today
Closing arguments in the Gary Hquor conspiracy case involving Calumet steel region officials were heard before Federal Judge Ferdinand Geiger. Mayor Roswell Johnson of Gary, a principal defendant, closed defense testimony after a lengthy session. The six hour per side format aimed to finish today and submit the case to the judge tomorrow morning. Johnson denied charges of a wholesale conspiracy to shake down bootleggers.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Gary
Calumet Steel
Ferdinand Geiger J
Roswell Johnson
Turks and Allies to Resume Peace Parleys in April
The allied powers will restart peace talks with Turkey in Lausanne between April 15 and 20. Opening session likely on April 20, with negotiations to resume at the prior point in Lausanne as both sides seek a long, conciliatory process and potential agreement.
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Associated Press
Geneve
Turkey
Lausanne
Constantinople
Iowa to Create New Department of Agriculture
The Iowa house unanimously passed a bill to establish a new department of agriculture consolidating several bureaus and inspection offices. Gov. Kendall to appoint a secretary of agriculture who will be confirmed by the senate, with the secretary to be elected by the next general election after retiring in 1925. Separately, debate over a state gasoline tax stretched long with clashes over fund allocation and administration, including whether tax revenue would go to primary or secondary roads and who should collect the tax. The bill now moves toward reconciliation between house and senate proposals.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Iowa House
Senate
House
Kendall
McClune
Mahaska
Clark
Linn
Himebauch
Emmett
Himebaugh
Hauge
Polk
Burbank
Clark Hill
House Committee ‘On
F Clark
House Committee On
House Committee
Courier Delayed Delivery Notice at Odd Hour
Courier service requires deletion before 5 88 oclock due to cartier boy errors or other issues. If you fail to receive mail by then contact phone number provided.
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Nes
Phoes
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