Crisis of 1893 Echoes in Mass Speech by Gillett
Springfield report quotes Speaker Frederick H. Gillett warning the nation faces the worst financial crisis in history due to high living costs and a 4 billion dollar treasury certificate debt. He urges thrift and cautions of labor unrest threatening railways and mines, echoing 1893 panic fears.
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Springfield
Mass
United States
Frederick H. Gillett
National House of Representatives
Treasury
Congress
Theda Bara Film Removed After Irish Protest at Ansonia
Theda Bara’s The Irish themed picture Kathleen Mavourneen was pulled from the Angonia theater in Butte after a protest by Irish birth or descent patrons. Manager Sterile Davias offered to cut a scene but the group insisted on total removal. Luck in Pawn replaced the film and audiences reportedly preferred it. Protestors also sought removal of electric and poster signs, with counsel preventing sign destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theda Baras
Kathleen Mavourneen
Angonia ‘Theater
Sterile Davias
Ansonia Amusement Company
Manser Davis
Fim
Iso
Germany weighs allies latest demand in war crimes note
Feb 8 The allies presented a new war crimes list to Premier Gustav Bauer via French chargé Vatfaires after Baron von Lersner refused to transmit it. Millerand sent a covering letter outlining the procedure. Bauer expressed German disapproval of Lersner's action. The cabinet met to discuss the demands.
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Ter
Gustav Bauer
M. ‘de Mareilly
Vatfaires
Millerand
Baron Kurt von Lersner
Bauer
von Lersner
General Yudenneh Allowed to Leave Fathonia
The Central News from Reval reports General Yudenneh, former commander of the Tussi west army, may depart Fathonia with several officers. Before departure he must hand over 250,000,000 marks to the commission tasked with liquidating the northwest army.
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Reval
Hia
Yudenneh
Tussi West
Istal
Northwest Army
Treaty of Versailles Returns to Senate Throughout Bitter Debate
Washington February 5 The Versailles treaty, stalled since November 19, will be formally presented to the Senate again tomorrow. Leaders expect agreement on minor points but anticipate a long battle over Article X and a few other provisions. Some senators see hope for ratification, while others fear the deadlock will persist into the presidential campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Bolshevists Capture Odessa Victory Reported
Feb 5 dispatch from Moscow says Bolshevist troops entered Odessa. The wireless message lists Bolshevist advances toward Stavropol and occupation of Friedrichsfeld Konstantinovka and Blagodatnoyi in Ukraine and southern regions.
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London
Bownevist
Odessa
Moscow
Odenta
Stavropol
Friedrichsfeld, Konstantinovk A
Blagodatnoyi
Pittsburg Fire with Heavy Loss
A blaze in McKeesport near Pittsburg caused heavy damage with losses estimated at 800000. It destroyed a six story brick structure housing the Al Keesport Tee and Cold Storage company and an adjoining residence, with a department store on one side badly damaged. The origin of the fire was undetermined.
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Pittsburg
Aumber
McKeesport
Here
al Keesport Tee
Comany
Tee
Damai
All Important Questions for Parliament Meet
The British parliament reassembles on Tuesday facing heavy issues. Nationalization of mines and railroads, the Irish problem, and Europe’s state are key topics. Lloyd George to outline policy toward Russia Poland and Italy. Irish nationalist attack on repression likely. Government stance on a world financial conference and US loans to Britain expected.
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Lloyd George
Europe
Russia
Dment
House of Commons
Gover
Great Britain
United States
War Insurance Checks Mailed to Disabled Veterans
Washington February reports that the war insurance bureau completed mailing compensation checks to disabled former service members on a current basis. The December payments averaged 268.93 dollars per recipient and included retroactive adjustments under the Sweet law raising rates amid prior arrears allegations.
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Washington
Feb. S
Controversy To Be Taken Before School Trustees In Butte
Debate over union hiring in school construction to be heard by the board with a Building Trades council committee and a citizens taxpayers group present. The unions seek union-only employment for 1920 while a neutral stance is urged, amid ongoing deadlock and limited visible progress.
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Butte
Building Trades
Board of School Trustees
Building Trades Council
Council
Master Builders
T Hat
Building Trades Unions
Employers’ Association “of
New York
Master Builders’ Group
Associated Industries
City of
Building
Building Trades Employers
Navons
Building Trades Workers
Greater New York
Prohibitionists Challenge Wet Planks at Conventions
Wayne Wheeler declared that dry forces will oppose any party platform endorsing repeal or modification of prohibition. Prohibition groups vow to avoid taking sides on the merits of alcohol control, yet warn that wets introducing a prohibition plank could alter campaign plans.
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New York
Wayne Wheeler
Teague
W. J. Bryan
United Dry Forces
Prohibition
Orp Kanizations
Wheeler
Law and
Ordey
Wrecks on high seas cause several vessels to founder
Radio dispatches report multiple ship disasters in rough Atlantic waters. The French steamship Vancouver lost its rudder and drifted 400 miles from Halifax seeking assistance, while the British steamer Hiradioyne near New York foundered. The Old Dominion liner Princess Anne ran aground off Rockaway, and rescue attempts for the Pallas and other crews continued as weather hindered operations. A New York police boat saved the 70 ton sailing schooner B. F. Jayne and its occupants from ice in Flushing Bay. In Logan, a blaze destroyed the Barnett hotel, killing one and injuring three others.
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Malax
Vancouver
Halifax
W York
Princess Anne
Tockaway
New York
Flushing Bay
B. F. Jayne
East River
Henry van Wien
Rikers Island
Young wanderer held by police in Butte
Two youths Archer and Williams, aged 12 and 13, who ran away from home, were found near the Northern Pacific station in Butte. They are in custody while police contact their parents to decide if they should be returned home and how to finance their travel. Archer said he has endured hardship and worked in the West, while Williams spoke of a harsh home life and missing family.
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Nome
Teddy
Wanderer
Butte
Archer
Elty
Spokane
Seattle
Hares Willian Nis
St. Paul
Williams
West Routh
Northern
Vacitic Railroad
Lafayette Street
Labor Union Mobilizes Mighty Army to Back True Friends
Washington feb 8 organized labor three million strong forms a national non partisan committee to mobilize trade unionists and liberal allies to defeat candidates deemed hostile to labor and elect true friends. The campaign starts immediately through primaries and analyzes every aspirant’s record with wide publicity. Samuel Gompers and James O Connell head the executive committee with four women included. aims to defend free institutions against reactionary attitudes and congress failing its duty.
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Washington
Associated Press
Organized Labor
Congress
American Federation of Labor Today
Psign
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Rank Morrison
James O'Connell
Metal Trades
National
Conttosy
Sai
Ssts
Friends
Congress of the United St
Distressing Accident Kills Mrs Clark in Utah Cemetery Ride
Salt Lake City Utah February distressing accident leaves Mrs Melvina Clark dead and her daughter buried as a funeral procession car collides with the Clark vehicle. Other occupants are injured possibly fatally. The driver is Lieut Walker of the naval recruiting station held on $5,000 bond pending inquiry.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Melvina Clark
Katte
Clark
Ward
U. 8
Walker
Naval
War Secretary Calls Industrial Reorganization to Forge Ahead
In New York Secretary of War Baker urged industrial reorganization to advance civilization. He appealed for better employer employee understanding and the return of leadership spirit, recalling Chateau Thierry and the Argonne. He noted America must act, not stand still, and referenced national education and a nationwide committee to push the program.
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New York
America
Baker
Free Coxite
Chateau ‘Thierry
Arizonne
Hoover Declines Pledge in Presidential Race Statement
Herbert Hoover releases a statement from New York saying he is not a candidate for president and will not pledge allegiance to any party. He will vote for the party that best serves the nation and will not answer questions about political affiliations or organize a campaign. He adds he is not seeking press attention and speaks for himself.
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Underwood & Underwood
New York
Herbert C. Hoover
League of Nations
Fid
Herbert
League
Hoover
Washington
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