Fletcher Makes Charge Over Shipping Purchase Bill
Senate Democrats fight the government ship purchase bill as Senator Walsh rebuts Root on neutral rights to buy merchant ships in wartime. Senator Fletcher in charge accuses Rockefeller Morgan Perkins interests of leading opposition and cites interlocking directorates in the shipping world.
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Uy Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Democrats
Walsh
Montana
Root
Fletcher
J Rockefeller-Morgan-Perkins
Immigration Bill Vetoed by President Wilson
President Wilson vetoed the immigration bill over the literacy test clause. Representative Burnett will seek to override the veto next Thursday, arguing the public should limit immigration by tests. The president said he is their servant but cannot support arbitrary restrictions.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Representative Burnett
House
National Deficit Looms as Revenue Estimates Show Gap
In a conference with President Wilson, administration leaders and Secretary McAdoo concluded no immediate need for resistive action to raise revenues. McAdoo said the end of the fiscal year will reveal war effects and required steps, maintaining a deficit near ten million dollars versus expenditures for the year ending in June.
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Beere
Wilson
McAdoo
Hie
Sullivan Denies Charges in Dominican Republic Hearing
A statement from James M. Sullivan American Minister to the Dominican Republic denying unfit pegs charges was read in evidence during the hearing today. The charges were chiefly brought by Walker Vick former receiver general of customs of Santo Domingo.
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Associated Press
New York
James M. Sullivan
Domincan Republic
Walker Vick
Geeral
Customs of
Santo Domingo
Roosevelt Strikers Reject 1.80 for Ten Hour Day
Striking workers at the American Agricultural and Chemical Company plants in Roosevelt New Jersey voted unanimously to reject an offer of 1.80 dollars for a ten hour day. The wage dispute began with a proposed reduction from two dollars to 1.60.
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Roosevelt, N. J
American Agricultural and Chemieal Company
Prisco's Million Dollar Library Planned in Civic Center
In San Francisco plans move toward a new 81 million library as part of the Civic Center project. A Carnegie gift of 275000 is available for the new library. City Hall work is rushed and the Auditorium is finished. The State Building, fourth in the Civic Center, received a million dollars at the last election.
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Prisco
San Francisco
Cal
Civic Center
Hobo Actor to Face 60 Days for Vagrancy Case
Milwaukee court set a 60 day jail term for Alexander Light a Shakepearean actor billed as the Armenian exponent in America His court appearance followed a December vagrancy arrest Light promised to perform Twelfth Night Hamlet and other roles if released and offered free tickets to supporters He said he would go back to jail if not satisfied with his work credits included Judge Page and Simon and other officials in attendance.
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Netor
Milwaukee
Lie
Page
Arat
Diat
Atty
Simon
Arino
British Foreign Office Busy Amid Unusual Office Conditions
The British Foreign Office reports unusual conditions affecting several FPS departments. Staff describe disruptions creating a busier than normal environment as operations adapt to changing circumstances across offices.
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FPS
Passports in Wartime Britain Strain Foreign Office
The British Foreign Office scrambles to issue passports as war changes travel norms. Sir Edward Grey’s department reorganizes by subject, boosts staff, and cuts delays while dealing with contraband, neutrality, and diplomatic queries from nations including the United States, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands.
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Associated Press
London
British Foreign Office
Department of State
United States
War Office
Admiralty
Foreign Office
Edward Grey
Francis Dyke Ackland
Kirkwell
Orkney Islands
England
English Isles
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Holland
Italy
Germany
Foue
Netherlands
Vanswinderen
Washington
Page
tWeeday
Danish Paper Views Bombardment as Justifiable
The Hamburg correspondent asks if the bombardment of London is permissible under international law. It concludes that London, though not fortified, houses imperial naval and military defenses and may be attacked under the Hague Convention.
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Copenhagen
London
Hamburg
Wheat Pit At Chicago Board of Trade Draws Crowds
Wheat trading at the Chicago Board of Trade sees unusual activity as photographers are barred from business floors. Reports note soaring prices and record export figures for December 1919, with flour exports greatly exceeding the prior year.
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Board of Trade
Chicago
Lier
Rockefeller in pleasant talk with miners representatives
John D Rockefeller Jr and Colorado Fuel & Iron Company employees representatives met for two and a half hours at 26 Broadway in New York. The talks were cordial with no new subsidies discussed and no details released. Participants included William Mackenzie King Starr J Murphy Frank J Hayes John R Lawson and Edward Doyle. Rockefeller said the talk was informal and pleasant.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Rockefeller Foundation
Broadway
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Rockefeller
R Rockefeller
Colorado
State Department Faces Travel Notice Confusion
In Washington the Department of State struggles with travel notices amid user complaints. Officials report frustration over duplicated requests and say summaries are available from clerks of federal courts where travelers reside.
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Associated Prive
Washington, D. C
Department of State
Agencs
Lake Lines Meet Demands Through Rate Share
A Chicago conference of lake and rail transportation lines will press for a larger through rate share. Rail lines have collected higher rates while steamship lines seek a fairer division, amid a five percent freight rate rise and calls for adjustment to reflect connections with rail partners.
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Chicago
Dan
Creat Lakes
Turbulent Reports On Mexico Revolt And Rail Wage Claim
In Mexico City reports state General Palafox and Zapata forces resist approaches as 4000 men stay ready. Carranza sources dispute Garza’s status while a conventionist rep says Garza was not prisoner. In Chicago a railroad official argues eastern engineers earn higher wages yet face lower productivity compared with western divisions.
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Pye
Washington
Lylees
State Department
Mexico
Palafox
Zapata
Carranza
Garza
Cuernavaca
el Paso
Garca
Chicago
Joef. Keefe
Aasib
Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe
Western Railroad
Lave
Plowed Governance Clash Reported in Lima
In Lima on February 2 a regional government clash surfaced with officials from Vesla and Hiv Lown. The event centers on a protest over policy and the Plows of Representy. Veiled accusations and demands for reform marked the tense scene.
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Hiv Lown
Lima
Weather snapshot across cities with varied conditions
Weather report notes cloudiness and cool to cold conditions across many cities. Dallas and Fort Worth see cloudy cool weather. Oklahoma City and Lawton report cloudy skies. San Antonio and Houston list cloudy conditions with cool to mild temperatures.
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Westeray's
Dallas
Apd
Cleburne Claudy
Port Worth
Celemag
Clolf
Ware Hachio
Vaumont
Sherman
Texarkana
Howeton
San Antonio
Morehall
Loudy
Wood
Calies Ville
Oklahoma City
Pauly Walter
Gathby
Lawton
Koid
Sapulpa
Hobart
Lear
Ardmore
Jupkowee
Hreveport
New Orleans
Memphie
Washington forecast notes mixed precipitation over the weekend
The Washington weather forecast for Friday through Sunday predicts rain or snow with fair conditions in the southeast. Temperatures vary by region as West Texas fairs proceed amid unsettled weather.
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Washington
Washington, DD
West Texas
Atreme
Wheat and Corn Prices Jump on War News
In Chicago on January 28 May wheat closed at 1.49 7/8 and July wheat at 1.34 1/8 as grains surged on war developments May corn finished at 81 5/8 and July corn at 83 cents amid volatile trading.
Fireproofing the St Pauls Cathedral in London
London's St Pauls Cathedral received a 15.00 emergency appropriation to harden the structure against fire. Woodwork was removed and replaced with iron and asbestos wool while a new sprinkler system and elevated hydrants were installed for rapid water delivery above the dome.
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London
Jan
Et Voul’s
St. Paul's
Portland lays plans for huge grain elevator
Portland officials announce a $400000 grain elevator project tied to the Dock Commission aims to attract the northwest wheat shipments. The plan envisions improved steamship routes via the Panama Canal to Europe, presenting a major opportunity for local authorities.
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Iegon
Portland
Ore
Jan
Dock Commission
Portiaid
Panama Canal
Europe
Great Loss of Men Marks Ongoing Struggle
Despite no decisive battles, the front shows progress in the broader war effort with heavy casualties on both sides far exceeding many famous historical clashes. The report underscores intense fighting and costly advances guiding the campaign.
Germans Prepare For Decisive Stroke In Warring Europe
German forces push for a decisive push as Allies claim German losses mount in France Flanders Alsace and Poland. Vienna reports Austrians recapture key passes in the Carpathians while Russians accuse them of forcing a Serbia plan setback. British denial cites no ships sunk. Heavy East Prussia fighting continues.
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London
Turkey
English Channel
Flanders
France
Alsace
Poland
Craonne
Vosges
Carpathians
Hungary
Vienna
Serbia
Caucasus
Egypt
United States
von der Tann
Invincible
South Atlantic
Bryan
Vetrograd
Russia
Alexandre Ribot
Pufirance
Berlin
Carpathian
East
Prussia
Porth Haines and Johnson VP Lipper Visit Littlefield
Haines and Johnson and Lipper press community reform efforts in Littlefield Texas. They toured new settlers, spoke with farmers on better farming methods and social cooperation, urging unity and cooperative marketing of dairy and poultry products.
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Haines, Porth and Johnson
Lipper Tees
Littlefield
Tex
H. M. Bainer
Santa Fe
Pope
U. L. Dolimson
John
Portry
Dave
Fia
Paverite Becomes Nin in Society Merger of Faith and Family
In Philadelphia a society debutante is entering the Blessed Sacrament Sisterhood, a convent for work among African Americans and lodhais. Miss Deohlgre, a granddaughter of Rear Admiral Duhlgren and Mrs. Harry Lehr, follows her mother’s cousin Mother Katherine Drexel, founder of the order who contributed a million dollars.
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Philadelphia
Jan
Cnat Peide
Mit
Lucy Dalhlerea
York
Fucrement Sisterhood
Joseph Drexel
Ter Nother
Katherine Rexel
National Draft Concessions Stir Controversy
Fragmentary text indicates national discussions on draft policies and concessions. Mentions American authorities, major sets, and potential outcomes, but specifics are unclear.
Problem crops for the hoa 6 008 work ang a
Fragmented OCR text outlines farming and marketing issues as a heart problem affects crops. It mentions adherence to customs and new offerings, with references to geographic names and agricultural practices, though the details are unclear.
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