No secret agreement on old German liners
President Wilson will tell the Senate there is no basis for the report of understanding between U S Shipping Board and British interests. Hearst seeks an injunction to stop the Shipping Board from selling thirty former German liners, decision awaited by Associate Justice Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres. Wilson
Senate
U. S. Shipping Board
Washington, D.C
William Randolph Hearst
Gertat
Bailey
1St Supreme Court
Shipping Board Head Summoned as Sale of Former German Liners debated
In Washington on February 16 President Wilson said there is no hidden deal with British interests over selling 30 former German liners. The scene shifted to a district court hearing where Hearst seeks an injunction to halt the sale. Ship officials and insurers joined the court scramble as bids for the fleet materialized amid Senate and House review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District’ of Columbia Supreme Court
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Senate
Haels
Shipping Board
Ware
White House
Crandegee
Payne
District Supreme Court
William Randolph Hearst
New York
Thomas A. Scott
Senate Commerce Committee
House Merchant Marine
Scott
Amer
Ankiin
Inter
Meteantity Marine
Meturn Company
Til Derande
The
Oriental Navigation Company
Winek Arrow
Amphion
Philippines
Rinckeon
Molua
Me Kalb
Trincrae Matoika
Voewhontas
Bid chaos in early 20th century maritime tendering
Fragmented list of bids and bidders for a mixed U S shipping contract, naming Washington DC firms such as Franklin and Moore and McCormick, with vessels including the Matoka, Leviathan, and Mam, amid unclear dates and several national ships. The piece references the Washington America and President Grant, noting conditional agreements and competition among ship owners for Hoquh and service contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boans
Moore and McCormick
Ammer
Munson Steel
Arutear
Priner
Matoika
Gorthala
Iprorey Serthials
American St Td Commer Corporation
Prema Sairvien
Sioleei
Weshitutton
America
Columbia
Vesoneta
Brasilien
Mont Vernon
Ingram
Marthe Washington
Sten Yen
Zie
Freight embargo halts 500 carloads at Niagara frontier
London Ontario reports 500 carloads of freight held up as U S rail action blocks lines of Boston and Maine and Canadian Pacific. The embargo spreads to New England bound shipments, elevating tensions at the Niagara frontier and raising fears of further disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New England
Ontario
Fargo
United States Railrod Administration
Boston and Maine
Canadian Parte Railrand Oiemia
Niagara Frontier
Injunction Blocks Red Sox Officers on Assets
Boston court issues a temporary injunction restraining Harry Prager and Hough Want from disposing of or diverting any assets of the Boston American Tea ball club. The action follows Joseph J. Fannin of Garden City New York and Stormer owner of the club’s petition seeking control amid a pending note dispute of £262,000 with Fenway Realty. The sale of realty company assets and pledged securities are targeted as the court moves to secure the club’s holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Superior Court Toatae
Harry Prager
Boston American Teaball Club
Hough J. Want
Elieb
Joseph J. Fannin
Garden City
SY. Stormer
Lannin
Age
Asmoat Mare
Pues Lg
Fenway Pores
Sean
Boston Club
Tubes in All Boilers Were Blown Out
A heavy gale tore through the Atlantic near New York Harbor disrupting the steamer Klweport. Captain Cutt eased the tubes in all three boilers, forcing repairs and a voyage to Havre via Lialveston. a damaged vessel diverted and delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoste
New York
Malifas
Fran Lialveston
Havre
Sensational Pres Wilvon Handling of the Adriatic
A fragmented report describes President Wilvon directing Adriatic actions and related international moves with emphasis on a supreme command and Washington influence. The text references meetings, defense measures, and unnamed officials shaping policy amid tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres Wilvon
Adriatic
Ditwation
Virtual exile for ex Kaiser could go to Doorn
The Hague reports a new Dutch reply to Germany regarding Kaiser Wilhelm II. The note reverses the demand for surrender and requests internment instead. If accepted, Wilhelm would be kept at Doorn with guard, censorship, and limited contact to prevent threats to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Holland
Jempert
East
Inilies
Associated Press
Wilhelm
Doorn
New Haven Papers Back In Form After Union Action
New Haven Connecticut February 16 three afternoon newspapers resumed printing with their type machines and advertising cases at work after a conference with International Typographical Union locals. Fredrick Chanham and Dr WO McLaughlin led talks as papers faced three days of delay due to union disputes and machine men walkouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Fuea! Union No. 47
Fredrick Chanham
New England Typographic District
WO McLaughlin
Internations! Typographics
Untin
Internatonal Typographical Union
Sunday Register
The
Sunday Union
Strike postponed not cancelled say union leaders
Horeoit. Mick., Feb. 16 The proposed strike of more than 1000 members of the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Railway Shop Laborers is not cancelled but merely postponed. Allen E Barker, president, announced today. One less speedy relief is given. the workers. the strike will certainly take place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horeoit
Mick
United Brotherhood of Maintenane of Way
Allen E Barker
Brotherlead
US stance on Europe entente and Finnie question debated
White House reports indicate no final U.S. decision to withdraw from the League of Nations pact without Allied consent. Officials say the Adriatic issue remains unsettled as President Wilreab contemplates possible shifts in policy and engagement with European affairs, while awaiting clearer guidance from Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilreab Dent Wilson
White House
United States
Senate
Adriatic
Jarwer
British Plane Arrives at Mungalla Amid Postwar Travel
An aircraft lands at Mungalla in Southern Egyptian Sudan while en route to Cape Town. The journey passes through marginal air routes as crews report weather and navigation challenges encountered near the Meargethe region and Southern Witypratna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mungalla
Egyptian
Sudan
Cape Tews
Debate on Senate Treaty Ratification Reaches Finale
Washington lawmakers resume debate on ratification with focus on article ten of the covenant and possible compromise reservations. Senators Thomas and McCormick plan to address the floor as bipartisan talks continue to refine a tentative reservation compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
AemnAt
Thomas
Colorado
McCormick
Alinals
Street Car Fares Raised in 460 Cities
Chicago and other cities raise street car fares as officials blame high material and labor costs. The Illinois committee on public information notes 48 companies with 781 miles of track faced receiverships, and four years saw about one-sixth of mileage in bankruptcy. Massachusetts leads in fare hikes with 37 cities, followed by Pennsylvania with many paying higher rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Feber
Illinois Committee
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Mies
Afcording
Bonus for Ex-Service Men Proposal Sparks Legion Delegates
Washington notes ex service men push for a one month wartime review and a compulsory military training scheme. The American Legion leadership, led by Franklin D Olier, urges government action with a plan estimated at about 1000 200 in funds, highlighting delays by Congress. Delegates met at national headquarters in Indianapolis after Minneapolis convention debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Duke
Persojpal
American Legion
Franklin D'Olier
Watc
Legion
Minneapolis
Nefianel
Indianapolia
Aervant
Tom Gross
Waves of England-bound group depart for home voyage
Thirteen New Kru landers were aboard the transport Great Northern heading home from Viartimenik to San Franches via cable. Names listed include Adeli Avene Vrow Fagerstrom, Worcester, Meccy, Mrehburg, and Mary Maroon Williematrwn, per Red Cross officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meera
Mele
Kru
Ted Roet
Viartimenik
San Franches
Notihere Petsi
Cable
Dividhwr
Red Cross
Tnaler
Adeli Avene Vrow Fagerstrom
Worcester
Meccy
Mrehburg
Mary Maroon
State Treasurer Married in Quiet Ceremony
A brief society notice records the marriage of the state treasurer to a named partner. The event occurred recently with family and civic figures in attendance, marking a notable union for public life and local affairs.
American Held for a Ransom
American Wilson Welsh Adams, an employee of the Minerdlen and Motaloe company as superintendent of a Zacatecas mine, was captured by bandits. He is held for 50 000 pesos as ransom. his wife and child are in Los Angeles. Mexican authorities and U S officials work to locate him and the captors after the raid on the Providencia mine warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson Welsh Adams
Zacatecas
Mexico
State Department
Adams
Los Angeles
Saltillo
Zacatecha
Joan
Adafie
Avalos
Providencia Sine
Minerdlen & Motaloe Company
Ch American Concern
Bartley Mystery Trial Moves Through Skowhegan
Trial update from Skowhegan Maine details Dr John M Biathby testimony on Bartley autopsy findings. Officials quote clock times, location of a cave near Jackman and a shooting incident tied to Burke case. Witness Bowthty describes events from Burke residence to Ward woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartle
Jackman
Burke
Bartley
Skowhegan
Ube Eipditton
New Corporations Reported in Vermont Filings
Tangled OCR fragment lists several corporate filings in Vermont. Mentions Tie South Iacnry Fetatricte Hae and Windiam corporation tied to Banbury Bellows Falls, plus HP Mond & Sons in Mostott with capital stock details. Signed by ALS Butler Ho elec and Ls Hille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Tribus
Als
Butler
Elec
Hille
Banbury
Windiam Corporatiog
Bellows Falls
Rapital
HP. Mond & Sons
Mostott
Vermont
Bictnom
Marne Ings
Bert Line Pinipare
Montpelier Fails in Rough Ragball Match
Readable lines describe a Montpelier high school loss to Richfond and Febel Mirtefert in a rough ball game. The Montpelier defense struggled as referees flagged fouls and fouls disrupted rhythm while the visitors built the lead and dominated the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richfond
Mirtefert
Serioul
Montpelier
Fond
Rockband
Caught in Ice Field and Parade Feats Noted
Fragmentary text describes people caught in winter ice and a Mar rington parade. It mentions a Federal Trade Commission member and references individuals like Gariond Collen, Sohn Eo Uavies, and others in a garbled report about a news extract from a city page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gariond Collen
Cmzine
Federel
Pews
Vega
Geary
Governors Converge on Coal Shortage Action
Roslton Feb 1 governors from New England states met at Governor Conlege's call to press Washington railroad and coal authorities for relief amid a severe coal shortage. Governor J Coolidge urged immediate action. Beeckman of Rhode Island and Holupah of Connecticut could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosion
New England
Eall
Conlege
Washington
J .Coolidge
State House
Viene Beeckman
Rhode Island
Holepah
Connecticut
Former Soldier Abraham Mager Died of Tuberculosis
Former soldier Abraham O. Mager died from tuberculosis at 110 South Main Street after illness since October. Born May 11, 1807 in Barre, he served in Co C Mont Regiment after enlisting April 1. He was discharged in Connecticut and lived in Barre, surviving his parents, a sister and four brothers. Funeral arrangements not completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Oo. Mager
South Main Street
United States Army
Conn
Barry
Co. C Mont Regiment
Fort Ethan Allen
Sanititham
Pittsford
Army Base Hospital
West Tuyen
Barre
Dee
Inez
Died on Visit Mire Clintie Daneklee Barre City
Mire Clintie Daneklee died after a visit in Barre City while suffering bronchial and valvular heart trouble. She was taken to Barre City Hospital last Thursday and died yesterday morning. Surviving relatives include cousin Mrs. Nichols and distant cousin Mrs. Pilletrar. Remains were sent to Wilton for interment in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Clintie Daneklee
Barre City
Miss Tiuneklee
Lyndetute
Ferotan
Momypeller
Barre Simon
Vie Curst
Mra Chay J
Kim Street
Pillebiure Bone
Siehols
Pilletrar
Dunchiee
South Laywilehors
Ntl
Wile Ton
SNFL
Sali
Mrs Sabra Jackson dies at nephew's home in Walton
Mrs Sabra Jackson died at 12 noon at her nephew Saph White's home on 23 Richardson Street where she had been staying. She was 22 years a widow and leaves a nephew and other relatives. The will is to be probated Thursday at Superintendent White's residence with interment at Eleroed cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sales
Hid
B. Docksem
Welock
Hichardson Street
Walton
East Hard
Test
Marehwck
Walden
Deaths at Websterville Parish Obituary Notice
Fragmentary obituary notes for Frank Wererod and Mee Whaley, with references to surviving relatives, officiants, and funeral arrangements. The text lists names and kin, plus mentions a memorial or grave service at local churches and cemeteries, with burial details and dates left unclear by the damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wererod Websters
Whaley
St. Spreeesers
Severe Cold Snap Grips the East
A severe cold wave swept the eastern United States from Canada to the Gulf and from the Atlantic to the Mississippi. The Weather Bureau said the snap would be short lived with gradual moderating temperatures starting tonight in the Ohio Valley and upper Great Lakes, followed by the Fast Gulf and Middle Atlantic states. Frosts hit northern Florida and Georgia near the Gulf, while well below freezing readings appeared in the Middle Atlantic, Middle Western and New England regions. Snow fell in northern New York and parts of the Middle West, but most of the east enjoyed clear skies and high winds amplified discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Canada
Gulf
Atlantic
Weather Bureau
Ohio Valley
Upper Lake
Fast Gulf
Middle Atlantic
Tuesay
Gulf Coast
Mississippi River
Florida
Georgia
Middle Western
New England
New York
Middle West
Snowbound Trains Cancelled as Storm Rages
Buffalo reports heavy snow with six inches fallen and temps near freezing. Rail and interurban lines fell behind as east west and south services delayed for hours and many trains were cancelled. Rail yards require 1011 extra workers to clear accumulated snow and restore signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. W
Traffican
Traffic congestion halts Concord rail services in storm
A severe early winter storm paralyzed the Basten land Maine railround area north of Concord New Hampshire with wind rain and thaw followed by a deep freeze. Large drifts coated tracks making freight trains immovable and freezing equipment to rails. Passenger service continued in part as crews labored while the Concord street railway faced its first forced shutdown of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Basten Land
Maine
Ely
Craine
Concord Street Railway
Milford mystery death under investigation by coroner
The death of John F. Barry in Milford is under investigation after his body was found bound with wire in a pond Saturday. Medical Examiner Clarke said no wound marks were found besides wire trauma and that a likely poisoning theory is being explored with authorities seeking further tests and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Mars
John F. Barry
Clarke
Jamalyeie
Lear
Snowstorm Delays Rail Service Across New England
Snow whipped into drifts by a 58 mile an hour gale left trains hours late and some canceled. Freight operations in Springfield were suspended as a foot of snow fell and wind hindered plows. Central Vermont saw cancellations and limited service with cars stuck in snowdrifts near St Johns Quebec. Boston and Maine and Boston and Albany faced extensive delays and trolley service was disrupted with crews ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Springfield
Mass
Central
Montpellier
Montpelier
Barre
Vermont
Williamstown
Mase
Boston
Albany
Maine
Hires
Greenfield
Drifts Hit New York Central Traffic Delays
Cleveland reports extreme cold and 25 mile wind driving drifts that crippled service on the New York Central. East of Agnia Yuila and Erie trains delayed up to ten hours while telephone and telegraph lines suffered. Pennsylvania Railroad lines partially restored after several hours of disruption due to thawing and engine issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Aghia Yuila
Erie
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Columbus
Pennsylvania Railroad
Eidhey Railroad
Deane
Tapilly
Trolley Service Halted This Afternoon in Manchester
Reported disruption on the Manchester trolley line causes service halt this afternoon. Local transit crews investigate unclear cause while trains are paused near city center. riders advised to seek alternate routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Trailey Antes
Uene Wren
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Ental Navigation Company
Black Sea Service
Bahamas
Nassau
Aahawa Tslanne
Haus
Bahara
William J. Allardyce
Bahams
Allard Lyveceaid
P. A
Franklin
RED Sox
Red Mountain
Clee Renmin Green
Europe
Doorn, Holland
Paris
Wilros
Arives
Jenwlun
Fey
England
Red Crom Commission
Siberia
Vladivostok
Lucretia Clark Baller
Broomes
Mr Scott
Poanden
Banerette
Fee Hatrid
Walter F
Arate Remmuere
Sere
Satta Tmarming
Abe Downe
Newermul
Walter . Penton
Boothby
Duxbury Congregational Church and
Windham Corporation
Richford
Orion
Hostan
Wanlees
St Tohne
Anny
Marrington
John Pollard
Federal Trade Com
Senaiom
Abraham M. Badger
Lyndeboro, N. H
Mrs. Sabra (Hill) Jackson
Supt
C.K. White
Websterville
Frank Lengt
N. H
Way
John
Boston & Maine
NEW York Central
Rochest
Breherter
Cabure
Hochester
Sodus Bay
Betwren
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