Heney cites Chicago packers' bid to control food admin
Francis J. Heney asserts Chicago packers sought to place men in the food administration before its creation to shield packing interests. He cites letters naming two men drawing salaries from Libby, McNeill & Libby and Swift & Co claiming influence over agency operations and dairy product markets.
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Chicago
United States
Food Administration
Francis J. Heney
Chileral Invest
The
Henney
Toney
Mr. Heney
On Thex
W. F
Pure Price
Thy Anci Ens
Perist Heney
Hr. Heyl
Libby, McNeill & Libby Company
Swift & Co
Priche
W. Pride &Co
Swift & C
Iterns. Avery
Heney
Wisconsin Senate condemns La Follette over war stance
Madison Wis Peb 23 A Wisconsin state senate resolution condemns United States Senator Robert M La Follette for his war attitude. The measure cites his St Paul speech and editorials, aiming to back the government in the war and denounce sedition while preserving Wisconsin's good name.
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Madison
Wis
United States
Robert M. la Follette
State Senate
Wisconsin
la Follette
St. Paul
Peeted
Republican Caucus
Alway
Robert M. Ta Follette
American Boys AUP Into Bame Doing Fine Work
In fragmented text from an Associated Press styled note, a wartime scene references American troops in France and allied patrols. The garbled lines mention a Chemin des conjunction with a French patrol and a small group of soldiers, but details are unclear.
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Bame
Associated Press
Chemin Des
France
Solibersar Vee
Caine
Austria-Hungary Open to Peace With Russia
Amsterdam dispatch reports Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister Count Hin to join with allies to seek peace with Russia. The message from the Bolshevik Foreign Minister says Russia has accepted German peace terms and that peace must follow quickly.
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Austria-Hungary
Russia
Amsterdam
Hin
Leon Meseage
Witzkys
Holshevik
Toa
Clerks Strike Hits Five St Louis Tar Stores
Union readers say clerks at five Tar stores in St Louis will picket tomorrow with women among the pickets. The American embassy departure and allied diplomatic move are noted in a separate report.
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ST. Louis
Montana Weather Outlook Brightens Then Turns Colder
Washington reports for Montana mostly cloudy and warmer Tuesday with possible light rain or snow in the west. Wednesday looks generally fair but colder, keeping temperatures cool across the state.
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Washington
Montana
German assaults on Russia persist amid peace talks
Reports from Associated Press describe continued German pressure on Russia during supposed peace efforts. Fighting along the southern and western fronts near Petrograd and Kiev intensifies as Bolshevik and Ukrainian forces respond, with rumors of stalled peace negotiations and troop movements unfolding.
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Associated Press
Reichstag
Russia
Gery
Petrograd
Kiev
Nyssia Ry
Russian cities taken by runs on their march
Berlin reports German forces have occupied Reval after fighting with Russian troops. The Germans also captured Pskov, located about 160 miles southwest of Petrograd, as Russian positions faltered along the march.
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Berlin
London
Reval
Pskov
Petrograd
Japanese to Act in Siberia Says Reliable Authority
Harbin reports a reliable authority says Japan plans action in Siberia soon with evidence that long preparation has occurred.
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Siberia
Harbin
Interned German Alien Kleibauer Raises Fourth of July Alert
San Francisco reports Kleitauer Kleibauer, a German educated as a dangerous alien, was interned today on a presidential warrant after refusing to disclose travel purposes between Spokane Washington and Vancouver British Columbia and California. Federal authorities warn passes and drills and enforcement of explosives regulations will be strict across Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana for Fourth of July celebrations.
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Gottels
Kleitauer
Department of Antic
Kleibauer
Spone
Wash
Vancouver
British Columbia
Ana
California
Klethauer
Spokane
Washin
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Schwerdt 13 Arrested as Real Enemy Alien
A New York City inquiry reveals alleged German connection of Schwerdt and associates. Officials report Schwerdt identified as German by preference, aiding German interests under American aliases, and hint at wartime shipping moves to arm vessels for wool transport to Germany after the war. The lettered correspondence and state department report detail investigations and alleged dissimulation of loyalties.
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Schwerdt
New York
Ameria
Neca
Icne
Germany
oGenwerdt
Gree
Untina
Ares
Tuk
Remmi
Kenerel Investigansd
Alfred
Te Devker
Becker
Hecker
Schwert
State Department
Oas Ral
Deutsche Bai
Schwenk
Armvize
Liovd Ateamer
Septh
Water power dam at Mussey Shoals Ala to join 60 million project
Washington February 2 President Wilson signed an order authorizing the construction of a water power dam at Mussey Shoals Alabama as part of the 60 million government plant project for fixation of atmospheric nitrogen to aid munition and fertilizer production.
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Washington
Wilson
Mussey Shoals
Ala
Germany agrees with Wilson on right path for peace
Amsterdam reports German chancellor Count von Hertling endorsing four principles for mutual talks toward general peace. He says no world court exists yet, and England pursues peace on its terms while Ireland, Belgium, and Egypt angles complicate unity. He notes Wilson’s Feb 14 message as a small step toward rapprochement and calls for representatives of powers to meet or face continued war.
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Amsterdam
Reichstag
Count von Hert
Witton
United States
Witeon
England
Hagland
Ireland
Belgium
Cate
Havre
Wilson
Walter Runelman
Board of
Sari Culture
Miritish
Conntiest
Impeachment Proceedings In Senate Adjourns To March 20
The impeachment trial of Judge Crum dominated sessions with readings of voluminous articles alleging crimes and malfeasance. Court officials and attorneys debated rights and duties as the house adjourned sine die and sent warrants for service of articles and summons.
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Temas
She Saad
Jad
Rigaabad
Aia
Fana
Senate
Judge Crum
Yellowstone
ENEMY ALIENS IN CAMP AND WOMEN AFTER MONEY
Camp Lewis reports no disposition yet on cages for four Austrian soldiers arrested last week for threats to officers. Officials in Washington handling internment and charges. Washington approves addition to Camp Lewis hospital to raise capacity to 1,800 patients at a cost of about 202000 dollars. Separately, a surge in soldier marriages is noted with 8 licenses issued on December 24.
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France
Diviste Ridge
Thos
Washington
Tow
Camp Lewis
Koldient
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