Senate set to vote on railroad bill amid veto fears
Washington reports the final fight over the 10 month railroad bill shifts to the Senate with a strong 99 vote margin in the House. Leaders expect rapid passage, the measure primed for presidential approval after weeks of debate as labor groups meet to discuss wage settlements.
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Senate
House
Washington
Wilson
Failway
Cummins
Organized Labor
Kitchin
North Carolina
Associated Industries backs workers not to quit over emergency boss jobs
A statement to members says union affiliates should walk off jobs when bosses are used for emergency work. If workers quit, the association will support them and they need not sacrifice in this fight for principle, arguing the controversy affects Butte’s future welfare and is a shared battle with master builders.
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Associated Industries
Butte
Central Labor Council
Mittee
Silver Ww Trades and Labor Council
Nct
Oil strikes reported in Cat Creek district
Billings Feb 22 The Franz corporation of Oklahoma reported a second commercially productive oil field in Montana in the Cat creek district six miles north of Mosby Musselshell county A oil sand was penetrated at 1200 feet with a sufficient flow to prove paying quantities The field lies about 70 miles northeast of the Devil's Basin field
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Billings
Montana
Franz Corporation of Oklahoma
Cat Creek
Mosby
Musselshell
Devil's Basin
Missoula Girl Fatally Hurt In Auto Crash
Miss Kennedy, a Missoula girl, suffered internal injuries and later died after a racing car lost control, left the road bank, and struck a telephone pole. Witnesses say the driver swerved to avoid the pole while a bump jolted the car, throwing Kennedy from the vehicle. A Bozeman brother has been notified.
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Cora Ken
Miss Kennedy
Kennedy
Bozeman
Bolshevism Seen Wrecking Churches by Preacher
New York sermon by Rev. Joseph Fort Newton warns of church decline after World War I. He cites 110 million Americans, 44 million attending services, 3 million fewer children in Sunday schools, and many pastors resigning to other occupations. He questions Bolshevism and notes humor about buying churches.
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New York
United States
Joseph Fort Newton
di Newton
Amer
City ‘Temple
London
Russia
Clemenceau Travels Aboard Ship Amid War Talk And Donations
The journey of Clemenceau aboard a ship includes observations on sights and a glimpse of political talk as Premier Millerand's Paris policy is discussed. Passengers note the genial mood, while bidding programs for sailors widows and orphans fetch up to 500 francs as donations.
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Paris
le Journal
Clemenceau
Von Hirschfeld explains motive in attempted murder case
In Berlin a court heard that Von Hirschfeld claimed his act stemmed from hallucinations and fanaticism linked to Karl Helfferich’s pamphlet With Erzberger. The accused officer was sentenced to ten months in prison.
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Berlin
Yate Held
Mischen
Karl Helfferich
Erzberger
Princ Hieniats
Tasixn von
Hirschfield
Cardinal Mercier Praises America in Pastoral Letter
Cardinal Mercier praises America for its wartime aid to Belgium and urges gratitude through a future monument to spiritual debts. He calls Belgian clergy to pray for progress of the Catholic Church in America.
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Brussels
Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
America
Itt Americe
Dance Forbidden by Governor at Tivoli Hotel
Panama residents were informed that Governor Harding prohibits the Friends of Trish Freedom from holding a dance at the government hotel Tivoli. The move aims to prevent funds alleged to support a political cause, with authorities citing risk to public order and state interests.
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Panama
Harding
Friends of Trish
Government Hotel
Tivoli
Tegal
Immoral Dances Under Dress To Be Combated
Helena chapter of the League of Catholic women forms to combat recent dress and immoral dances. About 600 women sign up led by Mrs. St. R. Purcell as president with Miss Power as vice president, Mrs. Dan Meagher as secretary, and Mrs. R. O. Kaufman as treasurer at tonight’s meeting.
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Helena
League of Catholic
National Church
St. R. Purcell
Sarah’ Power
Dan Meagher
R. O. Kaufman
Uncertainty Over Ratification Pause Delays Vote
Washington February 22 reports say with the peace treaty sidelined for railroad business there is uncertainty on when the ratification fight will be resumed.
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Washington
Fen
Governor Edwards Steps to Fight the Dry Plane
Governor Edwards of New Jersey announced in Atlantic City his plan to attend the national convention prepared to push a platform against prohibition. He voiced conviction that opposition to the dry plank will be central at upcoming national gatherings.
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Edwards
Atlantic City
Drive the Turk Out of Europe Urgent Plea in Philly
Morgenthau, ex ambassador to Turkey, urged mass meeting under Near East Relief in Philadelphia to drive the Turk from Europe. He warned that Seljuk control of police and courts would prevent Greeks, Syrians, Armenians, and Jews from ruling themselves, calling for American protest against continued Turkish influence.
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Philadelphia
Morgenthau
United States
Turkey
Near East Relief Society
Europe
Constantinople
U States
Soviet Ark Makes the Round Trip
New York February 21 The United States Army transport Buford known as the Soviet Ark carried 247 aliens including Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman to Kuska and returned with 46 casualties from the voyage authorities report.
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New York
Unit
Buford
Mma Goldman
Berkman
Hills
Port Browght
Withers
Regent Dutch visitor says America behind the times
Amsterdam dispatch reports Regent Oudeweest criticizing U S culture as still eighteenth century. He notes Americans focus on nobility and peasants outdated views, while bankers and businessmen increasingly hold power, reflecting a shift in global influence.
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America
TIMES
Amsterdam
Associated Press
Amer
Oudegeest
Telegraaf
Oudeweest
Synchronization X ray and camera unveiled in Paris
Paris Feb 22 A combined X ray device and motion picture camera created by Drs Lorin on and Gomandun is announced by the intransigeant Pictures. The invention promises to show animal movements and is expected to depict human actions as well with the apparatus.
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Paris
Officials approve mobilization use of highway transport
Washington Feb 22 executives have approved the proposals of the council of national defense to mobilize and concentrate resources of the nation for highway transport whenever necessary or advisable in any national emergency.
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Nes Motor Transport
Washin
Council of National Defense
Thad
Open Revolt of Officers Against Federal Agents in Iron County
A rebellion against prohibition erupts in Iron County Michigan led by the county prosecutor. Major A J Dalrymple asks the Attorney General to issue warrants for the Iron River officials and residents. Federal agents plan to move against local enforcement as Michigan state officers are urged to cooperate.
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Michigan
Iron County
Mich
A. J. Dalerymple
Central States
Washington
Prohibition
Leo J. Grove
Marquette
Dalgrymple
Acttorney
Palmer
Iron River
Dalrymple
McDonoghue
A. J. Dalrymple
Raft
How the Troubles Started on Way River Michigan Feb
fragmentary reading recounts a gang or faction dispute in Michigan with references to Maj. A J Dalrymple and Prosecutor McDonoghue. The text is garbled but implies a confrontation over protection and power. No clear dates beyond February. Readers should note local officials and unnamed parties involved in alleged promotions.
Archbishop Urges Irish Freedom From Failed Government
Archbi Harry speaks in Cashel archdiocese on pastoral letter condemning the present government as an abject failure. He argues laws of God sidelined, coercion rises, and peasant citizens suffer, calling for Irish upheaval remedy as freedom moves into own hands and control of administration and laws.
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Belfast
Cashel
Harry
Mintory
Retail Meat Dealers Ordered to Cut Prices by Government
Attorney General Palmer declared that meat dealers nationwide must reduce wholesale meat prices or submit their ledgers to federal agents to show profits. He announced the plan in Chicago, saying notices would be carved on all retail dealers and sent to U S district attorneys. The move follows reports from the Institute of American Meat Packers on real cessation of adverse exchange effects on wholesale markets.
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Chicago
Palmer
United States
Wala
Tate
Institute of American Meat Packers
Wealthy St Paul Man Missing in Winnipeg
Wealthy St Paul merchant Nistor Willa Hendry disappeared Wednesday in Winnipeg Manitoba. He was known to have 46,000 in cash and other valuables with him when last seen at a hotel where he was to meet his wife. His wife sought police aid after he failed to return.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Nistor Willa Hendry
Pau Merchant
New Order in Dublin Triggers Nighttime Curfew Decree
Friday’s decree in Dublin orders all residents in the metropolitan district to stay indoors from midnight to 5 am after February 23. The measure sparks debate as clergy doctors and nurses may secure permits to be out. Police deny involvement, noting the matter rests with the order. Soldiers may enforce, prompting nationalist unrest and unionist support. The move risks heightening disorder, amid recent daylight violence and attacks on officials.
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Dublin
Frieday
Viscount French
Ireland
Sinn Peiners
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