British Labor Convention Eyes Peace Terms
The British Labor Party delegates debate war aims with pacifist elements challenging the path to a lasting peace. Premier Lloyd George and President Wilson are cited as guiding voices while Purdy notes Germany cannot claim a defensive war. The conference surpasses 2,000 trades unions represented, signaling a decisive party direction.
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Nottingham
Jan
Biritish Labor
Russia
Labor Party
Wilson
Lloyd George
Alled Aity
Slan Bolsheviki
Frank Purdy
Germany
Purdy
Mir Purdy
Nestion
Sid Purdy
Labor
United States
German Democracy Faces Government Doubts in War Debate
Fragmented talks echo doubts about Germanys wartime aims as critics challenge claims of a defensive war. The Pittsburgh hearing reveals details of the Maverick steamer sale to arm revolutionaries in India, with witnesses tracing ownership and the motive to avoid seizure by the Mexican government.
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India
John AW. Preston
United States
Tetal
Mav
Erick
Standard OM Company
John Craig
Cal Shipping Mana
Pred J. Cooper
J.C. Robbs
Standard Oil Marine Department
Gus Keents
International Banking Corporation
Ray Howard
Los Angeles
Howard
Fred Jebsen
San Francisco
Jebsen
Abnormal traffic hinders eight hour study for railroads
Washington reports nine months of 1917 traffic disruption blocks the eight hour commission's ability to issue recommendations under the Adamson law. Gen Goethals, chairman, submits a congress report detailing delays and uncertainty in evaluating rail labor impacts. Independent Oklahoma oil firms protest Montana rates as discriminatory toward Kansas producers. London note: meat shortage prompts horse slaughter with initial 10 head, signaling potential meat quality concerns.
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Washington
Goethals
Congress
Independent
Oklahoma
Interstate. Commerce
Montana
Kansas
Lawsuit over alienation of affections and divorce filed
Mrs Lena Bird is sued for $500,000 in Brooklyn Supreme Court by Mrs Mabel May Storey seeking alienation of affections. Simultaneously Storey seeks divorce from Frederick B Storey naming Bird as corespondent. Private detective Jacob Hamburger and counsel John J Robinson are served as Bird departs New York for Florida aboard the yacht Lena.
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Lena Bird
Mabel May Storey
Supreme Court
Brook
N.Y
Frederick B. Storey
Pacific Port Chief Thanks US for Hospitality Tour End
Ji anese finance commission chief Tanet Megat wraps a three month stay in the United States with gratitude for cordial reception and hospitality. He and fellow commissioners say the American press tone was sympathetic and encouraging as they conclude their mission and return home with pleasant memories.
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Pacific
Jan E Tanetaro Megat
Jianese Fnance Commission
Associated Tress
Special Finance — Commission
United States
Maron Megat
Ince
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