Senate Demands More Information on Four-Power Treaty
Washington February 18 Senate adopts resolution by Senator Hitchcock urging President Harding to provide full details on the Four Power Pacific Treaty negotiations. Debate centers on whether any official documents exist beyond those already transmitted, with administration leaders noting most talks were oral and few notes were kept.
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Hitchcock
Harding
Washington, D.C
Senate
Washington
D. U. Bebel
Hitelwock
Nebraska
Administration
Httle
State Department
Wealthy Women Must Go to Work in Bulgaria Campaign
In Sofia on February 16 a government campaign declares compulsory work for peasant and affluent women alike. Premier Stambalacky advocates applying the law first in Sofia, then to other cities and villages, arguing women should labor for the state while traditional roles fade.
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Sofia
Ulster Constables Arrest Seams Monaghan Links
Fragmentary OCR notes report Ulster constables arresting men in Monaghan area near Irieb en, with Patrick and Michael Murray named as officers involved. Other names and scattered phrases reference a Newry heaty and bets, suggesting a broader seizure tied to local disturbances and water supply concerns.
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Irieben
Patrick
Michael Murray
Newry
Murecys
Mons Ghaay
We Marties
Remresir
Betfaet
Waltaen
Denmark Presses Through General Lockout Across Industries
Copenhagen reports a nationwide lockout declared yesterday affecting about 160000 workers. No general strike followed yet as organized labor warned of action. Bread supplies are threatened as negotiations over a 20 percent wage cut and longer hours continue.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Associated Press
Abe
Bank of England Lowers Discount Rate to 4.5 Percent
The Bank of England reduced its official discount rate to 4.5 percent as funding conditions improved. Officials cited a government debt reduction and broader currency circulation, which boosted money market liquidity and allowed lower treasury bill rates and a drop in bond values. The change follows recent market shifts and anticipated minor adjustments to align with the new minimum.
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London
Associated Prows
Bank of England
Rae
Treasury Bill
New York Exchange
Genoa Conference Delayed Over Three Weeks Likely
London officials conceded a three week delay in opening the Genoa economic conference. The first strong indication in British circles that France would prevail in a bid to start on the original March 8 date, with French insistence on a later start.
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GENOA
London
Marcel
Poison in Epsom Salts Suspected in Five Deaths
Horhwn Allen, prosecuting attorney, cites state chemist analysis showing Epsom salts given to Sie Rawat's five children in Wash last Saturday contained a poisonous percentage. All five children died after ingestion, prompting an official investigation.
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Horhwn Allen
Witness at His Own Inquest Stuns Jury in Montreal Case
A perplexing inquest in Montreal revealed the witness was alive after a body was found weeks ago. The jury, noting uncertainties, heard details about a Harvard link and a Yale machine, with mention of plans to remarry and adjustments by Madame Mel liveau. The proceedings shifted to clarifying the living state and future actions.
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Montreal
Jeremie Belli- Geneve
Baring Whedule
Hobart
Cillege
Ages Quest
England
Harvard University
Yale
Canaway
University
Peilivean
Jepremer
Madame Melliveau
Delliveau
Rorones
Bellivera
Ixmune
5000 Troops in Readiness at Fort Bliss
El Paso February 16 five thousand troops at Fort Bliss were held in readiness for border emergencies. Rumors claimed three thousand more were gathering near Juarez and that the Juarez garrison might revolt. Juarez officials denied the specifics but acknowledged active recruitment in Chihuahua amid rising tensions along the border.
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el Paso
Tex
Fort Bliss
Eld
Jusren
Juarex
Juarez
Chihuna
Taylor’s papers missing in Taylor murder case
Los Angeles on February 16 investigates missing oil stock and money tied to the estate of film director William Desmond Taylor. Charles A. Jones says records from Taylor’s pay and financial adviser Berger show a tax dispute over sorority funds and silence in investigations. District Attorney Woolwine plans home interviews as clues remain hidden.
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Los Angeles
Cal
William Desmond Taylor
Charles A. Jones
Jones
Taylor
R. Berger
Taylor Wa
Hawe
Mary ‘der
Woolwine
Agenis
Pal- Vieky
Percone
Bethel Residents Attend Richardson Event in Gayeville
A group including Bethel A Le Dinatore Abaria tom A Lee Cady Huween Piflett and Rev dl Wesley Miller were in Gayeville yesterday to attend Co Richardson's function. Reuben well of East Haddam Ginn and Mrs Henry Little of White River Junction attended the funeral. Bets and notices mention community activities with brief local names.
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A. le Dinatore
Abaria Ertom
A. Lee Cady
Huween Piflett
Wesley Miller
Gayeville
Richardson
Bethel A
Reuben Well
East Haddam
Ginn
Henry Little
White River Junction
Cappeach Alcomiem Wivente Genel
Marjorie Steckweil
Burlington
Fisher
Pest
Hove
National Week for Wine Seeks Agri Policy Reform
Paris hosts a national week for wine growers March 13 to 19 under Minister H. Ricard. The convention centers on panic price declines and trade tensions with the United States. French producers pressure for safeguards and market stability amid rising costs and changes in export relations.
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Paris
H. Ricard
United States
Atlantic Coast Storm Shuts Down Express Lines
A powerful coastal storm battered the Atlantic region, halting a new express line service as heavy snow disrupted travel and left Lang Island, LewLondon, and nearby areas counting the disruption. Five feeder snowfalls were recorded in Newfedle amid the winter’s second major storm.
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Sorfalk
Newfedle
Harding Pushes General Sales Tax to Fund Bonus
President Harding informed Congress that a general sales tax looks like the only feasible way to raise funds for soldier bonus payments. He urged delaying bonus legislation if Congress won t enact a sales tax, and noted surplus war properties could relieve treasury needs. Senate and House committees prepared to examine the White House letter amid a complex Donte situation.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Congress
Fordney
House
Ways and Means Committee
McCumber
Senate Finance
Correas
T Beliave
Treasury
Provident Wald
Cold Waves Grip Eastern Section
Weather forecast from Washington on February 16 predicts a cold wave across the eastern states including New England and up into northern New York and New Jersey with freezing temperatures in the northern part of the region and frosts inland. Two disturbances of high intensity are noted, one off Cape Hatteras moving northeast and another near British Columbia affecting eastern areas.
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Washington, D
Mississippi
New Engand
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Weather Bureau
Cape Hatters
Exhausted by storm woman falls dead in Roxbury theater
Boston on February 14 reports the winter storm claiming Edith Maser, 34, who collapsed exhausted in a Roxbury theater before help arrived. The city faced a vicious storm with high winds and drifting snow, disrupting travel and forcing brief closures.
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Raith Maser
Boston
Edith Maser
Roxbury
Bosvnnish
Ah Wena
Tax Rickard Indicted In Fe Ceed Case
An indictment against Rickard charges involvement in a tax related fraud scheme. The case names key associates and outlines alleged financial transfers tied to the operation. Proceedings were announced with court dates set for arraignment and hearings through the coming month.
Juvenile marriages rise in United States data
Washington reports census bureau findings show more youths marrying early in 1920. Among 15 year old boys, 16,600 and girls 12,584 were married, with widowed or divorced counts small. Rates rise across younger groups, while older cohorts decline.
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Washington, D. C. Hels
Ith
Hart criticizes Daugherty and press in Illinois trade talks
H F Hart of Long Prairie Minnesota told the interstate merchants council that only a few distributors hold good standing with either party and that Attorney General statements harming retailers are unjust. He urged advertisers to answer critics in their own communities and condemned the selection of Daugherty as attorney general for lacking common sense and legal knowledge.
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Chicago
H. FE. Hart
Long Prairie
Minn
Interstate Merchants’ Council
Democratic
Renee
Renin
Herding
Daugherty
Embezzlement Charged in Rutland Case Involving Youth Clerk
Harry Davis ten year old private secretary to Rutland County Road Commissioner WR Bush faces arraignment in city court for embezzling about 300 dollars from his employer. He disappeared February 2. state and local authorities traced the case to St Johns Quebec where Frs Leblanc of Rutland reported the suspect’s whereabouts.
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Rutland
Fenn
Harry Davis
WR. Bush
Benwou
St. John's
Quebec
Frrest Leblanc
Davie
Bush
Clarkes
FE. Nowak
St. Johns
Unclear text finds Boston man in tangled matter
Fragmentary report describes a Boston man involved in a dispute over merchandise stored at a location labeled SEAM. The fragmented wording mentions a Fre of ssm000 and a representative from Lew York connected to a Cheering Hoere group, with a vague mention of trusts.
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Havana
Tory
Hoere
Lew
York
Me Fel 16 Weather cobading ip frvics Sates
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Fel 16 and states weather or services but lacks clear event details. No discernible person or organization is identifiable. Summary cannot establish concrete facts or entities from the provided fragment.
Toledo Petition Seeks Receiver for Union and Funds
A Toledo petition filed in federal court by the Bacon Brothers company seeks the appointment of a receiver for the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Railway Shop Laborers and asks the court to seize all union property within its jurisdiction. It includes a request to block B. Frank Grable and others from withdrawing or encumbering funds in the Cleveland bank awaiting a temporary restraining order.
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Toledo
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Bacon Brothers Company
Brotherhood of Locomotive Augingr
Co-operative National Tank
Cleveland
B. Frank Grable
Brotherhood
Cleveland Bank
Cushing Defeats Goddard Seminary In Fast Second Half
In Ashburnham on February 16 Goddard Seminary trailed two at halftime but Cushing Academy surged in the second period to win 42 to 27. Jennings, Cushing right forward, starred with seven baskets.
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Ashburnham
Maas
Cushing Academy
Goddard Seminary
Jennings
Cushing
State budget talks stall over forest tax add ons
The state board of control met this morning in Montpelier for the first time since Gov. Hartness had been ill. They discussed a proposed $3.00 increase on forest products taxes and delayed action on updating the state directory with new names like Betty Red and others, opting to hold the matter for further consideration.
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Beara
Mier
Hartness
Forest Freeee West Toing
Betty Red
Beard
Uy Doe
Hirthese
Roland Stevens
Young Men Flee After Sheriff Guarded Whiskey Catch
Five youths in the north end fled when Deputy Sheriff Reeves confronted them after spotting the group near Bestch whiskey. The deputy investigated the scene and took charge of the incident as the sudden retreat unfolded.
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Hurlington
Sherif
Emily Colby Dies. Funeral Held at Washington Street Home
Emily Colby died Tuesday afternoon aged 54. Her funeral was held at 11 o clock this forenoon at her late home 14 Washington Street. Rev RG Lipeky officiated with attendants from nearby. Burial details not provided.
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Emily Colby
Washington Street
F. J. Geud
RG. Lipeky
Be veridge Contests Senate Seat in Indiana
In Indianapolis the Be veridge party contest for United States Senate faced formal challenge from Albert Bev eridge and allies. A gathering at Mr Rew home ended with tense remarks as party figures and supporters debated the outcome and future steps amidst local political maneuvers and anticipated campaigns.
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Harry & New
United States Senate
Indianapolis
Albert
Beveridge Onmene
Dewey
Repaeles
United States
Indiana
Wetay
Aptow
Wade
Rew
Big Seed Potato Corporation Formed in Vermont
The Dimock Orchard Seed Potatos corporation formed with Julian A. Dimock of East Corinth and others at 200000 proceeds to farm and market potatoes and farm products. Other incorporators include KE Bertram Pike of Pike New Hampshire and K E Farwell of Wells River. Principal office planned at Newbury. Also notes Rutland Apron Co stock paid in. Pulp & Paper Co capital increased. United Construction Co of Albany registered as a foreign corporation with principal office in Montpelier.
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Rutland Apron
Einquoi Pulp & Paper Company
Vermont Potato Crop 100000 Bushels Reported
State entomologist H. L. Bailey states the Vermont potato crop this year reached about 100000 bushels. About 40000 bushels were shipped out of state in fall and many more sold for spring allotment. Bailey notes concerns for blight exposure.
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H. L. Bailey
Colby Case Not Ready In Vermont Court
Arguments were heard this morning in Vermont over Colby versus Central Vermont Railway and others. Verdicts were directed for plaintiffs in some actions while others ended with defendant victories. Transit cases from Washington and Windsor counties await further argument or final adjournment, with potential motions and transcripts pending.
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Vermont
N. Feriggi and Company
Northfield
Ttme
State
George Colby
Wil Luce
M. G. Brown
Windsor County
Norwich Marksmen Win Over Vermont Tech and Boston U
Norwich university rifle team beats University of Vermont 470 to 440 and Boston University 498 to 400. Individual Norwich scores include Ward 100 Tyler 100 Northrop 100 Clark 100 Scothon 90, Stoolbett 91, Seasmaim 5, Cummings 5, Armstrong 5. Boston scores are incomplete.
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Northfield
Vel
Norwich University
University of Vermont
Bostom University
Norwich-Vermont Tech
Norwich
Ward
Tyler
Northrop
Clark
Scothon
Vermont
Stoolbett
Seasmaim
Cummings
Armetrong
Claflin
Boston University
Seothon
Harrington
Woodwant
Denmare
Road System Selection Stalled by Federal Highway Bid
Fragmentary text shows a state highway selection process tied to a federal act and bids. Mentions Governor Hartmiss and a board, with unclear details about seven percent of state highways and the involvement of the federal department.
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S. Departidat
Hartmiss
Vermont's World War Effort Referenced in Draft Book
Fragmentary notes describe Vermont's contribution to World War I and a project titled the Book of 1200 Pages. References include individuals with ranks and places such as Cocking and Alleme, with mentions of Major and Sie oa. The text is incomplete but signals a locally focused war record compiling effort.
Dark Horse Enters Back City Mayor Race Nomination
Rumors of a third candidate for mayor intensified as M D Keefe announced he would run. The caucus will also select city clerk treasurer, fraternal posts, and library directors, with women increasingly added to eligible voters. A series of misty procedural dates follows for registration and remittance meetings.
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Opert Howe
Edyin Keast
Waldron Shield
M. D. Keefe
Kenet
Friends
Treantner
J'renel
Barrebrary
Fio
James Smart
Crowe
Board of Civiliy
Frank
Langley
Smart
R mi
Keefe Seeks Mayoral Post On Voter Request
Michael D Keefe offers himself as a candidate for mayor of the city for the ensuing year at the request of many fellow citizens. He cites four years as alderman and pledges to address city wants and needs with allegiance and cooperation from all loyal residents.
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Wim
Michael D, Keefe
Averill Announces Candidacy for Ward Two Alderman
C W Averill declares his bid for alderman in ward two, saying he has been urged by friends to run and asks for voter support. The message reflects his decision following encouragement from supporters in the ward.
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C. W. Averill
W. Averill
Talk of the Town Mixed News From Northfeld and Watertown
Mere BR Campbell leaves for Northfeld on extended visit. Riward Young of Watertown arrives after news of Robert F. Murphy death. William Rendall, formerly of the nate repairing industry, mentioned. Police report nickel plate wigs on sale and business activity noted. Details on local estates and probate showings and notices of will amendments and selling of properties.
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Mere BR
Campbell
Newth
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