Wilson Memo Informs Allies On Treaty Withdraw Threat
President Wilson in a memorandum to the Allies warned the United States might consider withdrawing the Versailles Treaty from the Senate if the Adriatic settlement proceeded without U.S. consent. Officials said the stance was not a threat but a statement of a situation caused by British French and Italian premiers actions.
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United States
Senate
Adriatic
Washington, D. C
Wilson
State Department
Ameriea
Polk
Paris
Wilson Replies to Secret Plans Questioned by Senate
Washington report says Wilson prepares reply to a Senate resolution demanding details on a great shipping and treaty dispute involving Britain. Tumulty and Acting Secretary Polk conferred on form of the reply as the matter remains unsettled.
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Wilson
Washington
D.C
Senate
Yee Shipping
Tant
Thrat
Britain
Germon
Polk
Franco British Agreement and Frontier Tensions
A damaged OCR fragment discusses Franco British talks over a frontier between colonial powers, mentioning the Upper Nip region and a 18th century context. It notes disagreements over tracts of land, the establishment of boundaries, and wartime influences on treaties. The text references Pelermare and government decisions amid ongoing tension.
Calls for Moderation in Reply to Wilson Notes
London reports stress the gravity of the allied council's reply to President Wilson on the Adriatic settlement. British papers urge moderation to preserve Anglo American ties, justice for Italy and Jugo Slavia, and avoid a crisis that could disrupt peace. The Times and Herald express anxiety over Wilson's stance and potential fallout for Europe and US relations.
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London
Supreme Allied Council
Wilson
Adriatic
the Mail
Italy
Juge- Slavia
United States
Herald
William
Constantinople
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
America
Europe
the Times
France
Wheir Ana
the Chronicle
Turkey
Great Britain
Wallan Pasper
Muwin
President Poincare Bid Farewell to Cabinet
President Poincare said goodbye to the cabinet at a session, thanking the rain sisters for their yraperstion and acknowledging the unspent teem in the weights. Premier Millerand proposed continuing allied discussions in Lemdin with other representatives next week.
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Toincare
Eleot Mrencharet
The
Provident
Jeabinet
Millerand
Firebugs invade sugar cane fields on Kauai
Report from the sugar company manager on Kauai describes Saturday fires sweeping cane fields. Emergency crews battled flames. two suspected arsonists were reportedly arrested.
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Hinetvld
Aeine
Atarintoon
Polar Sea
Kauai
Umm
Samwr
Wether Valen
Germany and Holland urged on after war crimes
London reports that a new plan proposes Germany try the accused under Allied charges while the Netherlands may intern former Emperor William Hohenzollern. The supreme Allied Council sent notes to Berlin and The Hague outlining Allied surveillance and non intervention, warning The Netherlands of grave consequences if it cannot guarantee European safety.
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London
Germany
William
Holland
William Hohenzollern
Berlin
Hague
Supreme Allied Council
Supreme Court Leipsig
Holland Agrees to Guard William
In The Hague on February 17 the Dutch indicate they will answer the second note on former Emperor William by repeating their stance against surrender while agreeing to keep the ex ruler under close guard. The reply will be sent within a few days.
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Hague
Holland
Entente
William
Hungary's new assembly convenes to decide peace treaty
Budapest Mondas Woh 1 Hungary's new National Assembly, elected Jan 25, convened today to consider accepting or rejecting the peace treaty and to determine Hungary's future form of government. Premier Hussar urged a nationwide program including reforming the food system, creating a national army, and enacting agrarian and social laws with taxes to fund land for workers.
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Budapest
Mondas
Hungary
Apo
Hussar
France Ex-Premier Goes On Trial
Paris records the start of a high court trial for former premier Josep Caillans accused of sacra as wartime treason. The courtroom opened at 2 40 PM with the ministerial envoy present and three police officers guarding. The court room filled with senators and officials as the session began amid tense proceedings.
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France
Paris
Josep Caillans
High Court
Spitury
Witend
Nner
Serytem
Lesen
Not Seeking Divorce Confused Transcript Fragments
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear remarks about Andre al paschal and a possible divorce claim. The garbled lines reference the United States, Americas, and alleged offers, with no cohesive event or identifiable dates, people, or organizations to confirm a clear news item.
Pioneer Indian Fighter dies after extended illness
Brief obituary notes the death of seasoned figure Luke Leleo SR, reputed to be a veteran of frontier defense and Indian fighter activity. The notice lists Wes Weseh as presenter and references a fete honoring Major Ger and events on the seventeenth.
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Luke Leleo
Serthers
Dardanelles To Be Opened By Allied Council
London reports the allied supreme council decided on the internationalization of the Dardanelles. details of waterway control have not yet been worked out.
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London
Dardanelles
Allied Supreme Council
Allies Claim Earnings From Surrendered Ships
Hamburg reports Fremdenblatt states a new allied note to Germany asserts that ships to be surrendered under the peace treaty remain entente property from the treaty’s start. Therefore freight between January 1 and March 10 is claimed as payable to the entente. Allies also claim the right to collect ships in salvage as entente vessels of average quality.
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Hamburg
Germany
Fremdenblatt
Allies keep Constantinople for Turkey in peace terms
London reports Britain learned the allies do not plan to deprive Turkey of Constantinople. If Armenian persecutions continue, the peace treaty may be modified. Admirals will inform Turkey the decision is about restraint, not leniency, and that ultimata may follow if atrocities persist.
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Turkey
London
Great Britain
Nas
DeRobeck
Constantinople
Shtate
Rabeck
Government seizes Rome newspaper offices amid wartime notes
Rane reports government agents occupied the Ta aod idea Narionale Inet noeht offices after allegations the paper printed fake notes about France and Jagoslavie. Officials said the notes, claimed as military talks, were denied by France and no negotiations existed.
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Rane
Hayes
Ta Aod Idea Narionale Inet Noeht
Deirur
France
Receives Bids for Liners Amid Senate Protests
The Shipping Board in Washington on February 17 opened remaining bids for thirty former German liners after delays in Senate protests. Proposals included bids from several bidders for the ships plus potential service plans, with some details refined by officials as bids were reviewed for individual vessels and routes.
Poincare Thank Parliaments Here After Vote
Fragmented OCR of a French parliamentary moment mentions Pere and Wihoré thanking the parliament. President Bonncare read the message before the Senate and Chamber of Deputies amid wartime references. The text is garbled but implies gratitude and national unity.
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Pere
Wihoré
Neevel
Aminnener
Bonncare
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Pittsburgh Leader Fire At Puneturge
Fire outbreak in Puneturge damaged the Pittsburgh Leader office early today. Police say flames spread quickly through the building harming equipment but no injuries were reported. Fire crews battled the blaze as authorities investigated the cause and potential losses.
Entire Spanish village drunk after shipwreck liquor flood
Virtually the entire male population of Lagrana near Verrol, Spain, grew intoxicated for six hours after a shipwreck washed crew and spirits ashore. Locals gathered in a building, consuming brandy and other liquors, later found unconscious. Eleven patients aged 16 to 7 were treated in hospital.
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Tandon
Lagrana
Verrol
Spain
Madrid
Vhanice
Wilson Shaves Self Despite Relapse Report
In Washington on February 17 President Wilson showed improvement and shaved himself, though a relapse was reported last night. Rear Admiral Grayson, his physician, said no contact with Dr Francis X Derkum since Saturday. The White House summoned Dr Derkum for a midnight conference.
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Woekington
D. C
Wilson
Grayson
Art.er. Chayson
Francis X. Dercum
Philadelphia
White Horse
Deroum
White House
But
Public Utilities Leaders Oppose Coal Increase
Representatives of public utilities held a meeting in Washington to oppose any increase in bituminous coal prices, arguing miners wages raise costs that will be passed to the public. The witnesses plan to testify again before the Senate Investigation Committee chaired by Senator Frelinghuysen.
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Washington, DC
Puttle Utilities
Arsering Dlane
Pias
Senate and Investigation Committee
Frelinghuysen
Jugo Slavia Pleased Report on Adriatic Settlement Talks
Foreign ministers confer as Vatkan reportedly fears a breach in trust over the Adriatic. Lamdit sends word to Premier Nittl of Italy, who aligns with Premier Llugh George, regarding ending the dispute after a final settlement.
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Vari
Fenav
Havas
Minis Heyer Stavla
Haa
Vatkan li Treme
Pont le
Ohio Torn Vote On Removal Sparks Community Tension
Voters in Cahora debated moving the village to a new site as part of the Mara valley conservation project. The proposal would relocate 614 families amid concerns over loss of homes and history. The majority favored removal, with the village slated for the southeast relocation area once the project proceeds.
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Getormell
Landom Wirich
Mara Valley
Japanese Troops Arriving at Viadivawick
A fragmented report from Viadivawick on Monday indicates Japanese troops arriving amid tense conditions. The note mentions Imbrsion plans and a secured figure, with unclear references to officials and forces shaping a broader movement in Tepamese territory.
Draft Note On Evening Brews and Morekdent Widew Skriatle
A fragmented note describes plans to deliver tonight, mentioning drafts of cre Brews, te Morekdent Widew Skriatle ermeoendie and a follow up to a person identified as Ae feowwedteg Hee. The readable text suggests scheduling and forthcoming actions but lacks clear names or locations.
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Ronkiett Bee
No Bidders For German Ships In Auction Draws Blank
Washington February 17 Only one bid was received when the Shipping Board resumed selling 40 former German liners. F J Roberts of American Export Operating Corp bid 550000 for the Otsego. The auction closed with no offers on the largest ships and several others offered individually without bids. Board said all offers would be submitted to Sanat before action, despite possible injunctions in DC courts. Total offers reported about 21 860 000 including 12 100 000 for six rescale and 8 750 000 for whole ships individually.
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Washington, D. C
Shipping Board
Otsego
F. J. Roberts
Aemex Operating Corporation
New York
Scott
Leviathan
Agamemnon
George Washington
District of Columbia
Mount Vernon
von Steuben
Martha Washington
America
de Kalb
Julius
Huron
Moccasin
Mercury
Powhatan
President Grant
Nansemond
Philippines
Wyandotte
Freedom
Shipping Board Enteut Tons
International Mercantile Marine
Missionary Pettee Dies Suddenly in Boston
Rev. James H. Pettee, missionary to Japan for over 40 years, died suddenly at the American Board offices in Boston. Born 1851 in Manchester N.H., he graduated from Dartmouth and Andover Theological Seminary, earned a Doctor of Divinity, and served as a noted interpreter of Japan. He had returned on furlough and planned to resume his post in April with Mrs. Pettee.
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Boston
James H. Pet
Japan
American Board [of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Fev Petter
Pettee
Manchester
N. Hi
Hartsmouth
Andover
Dartmouth
Tokio
Appointment to Shipping Board Crafted in War Remains
President Wilson selected rear Admiral Benson as a replacement on the Shipping Board, aiming to succeed John Benson Payne. Nomination awaits Senate action after Chairman Wayne resolves several urgent matters before the board. Lang’s resignation as secretary of the interior is expected to be effective March 1, potentially delaying confirmation.
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Ington
Thou
Admirral Benson
Het
Wilson
Fohn Benson Payne
Reneon
Senate
Wayne
Interior
Franklin K. Lang
White House
Edwards Name Petition Filed for New Jersey Governor Primary
Petition filings name Edwards as candidate for New Jersey governor on the Republican ballot. The documents were submitted this week for the upcoming primary on April 5. Names and details appear in the filing records with the election commission.
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Fednaing
Migk
Nif
Pace
Edwards
New Jersey
Montpelier Man and Barre Woman Married at St Monica's
Harold Mark of Montpelier wed Gladys Dale of Barre in a double ring ceremony at St Monica's rectory officiated by Rev J M Me Kenya. The couple will reside at 2044 South Main Street Barre after a wedding breakfast at Hotel Barre and a Boston trip.
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St. Monica’s Church
J. M. MeKenya
Harold Mark
Montpelier
Gladys Dale
Barre
John P. Mark
Mechanic Streets
Harry Dale
Green Street
Thin City
Hotel Barre
Mish Mae Daley
Arthur Mack
Mack
Spautting High School
Jones Brothers Company
Montpelier High School
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Boston
Montpelier & Barre Light & ‘Trower Company
South Main Street
Riddell-Jackson Wedding Ties South Barre Residents
A quiet wedding was held yesterday at the Presbyterian church in Barre uniting Alexander Riddell and Miss T. Jackwin. Rev. William McN. Kitteredge officiated with immediate relatives as witnesses. The bride is the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs. W. T. Jackean of South Barre. the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Riddell of the same village. A wedding feast followed. gifts included cut glass, silverware, and money. The bride wore tanpe Georgette with a veil. The groom, an ex serviceman, is known at Ladd Co. store. After a 10 day honeymoon in Springfield, Hartford and New Britain, Conn., Mr. Riddell will manage the Jackson milk route and they will reside at the Jackson home.
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Danoe
Wellington Street
William McN. Kittredge
Alexander Riddell
T. Jackwin
South Barre
W T. Javkean
South Baree
Gordon Tiddell
Jackson Dinny
Barre
Spaulding High School
FLD. Ladd Co
Springfield
Mass
Hartford
New Britain
Conn
Riddell
Jackson
Jackson Home
Prisoner Witness to Execution Planned in Cook County Jail
Chicago officials say condemned inmate Dave O'Brien will be allowed to witness his execution despite protests by women’s groups. Sheriff Peters defends the plan, arguing capital punishment serves as a deterrent and aims to penalize the criminal class, with the event to be conducted under strict jail supervision similar to a prior hanging.
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Chicago
Cook County
Organizanone
Gatblin Efthelals
Sheri Motere
Dave O'Brien
Peters
O'Brien
Fishing Schooner Fannie E Prescott In Trouble Near Massachusetts Bay
Boston, Feh ty. The fishing schooner Fannie E Prescott with 14 crewmembers was sighted in distress near Mawachinetla bay, according to a seam trawler named Wane which arrived at port. The Prescott left her crew under tow Friday and was 100 miles from the Wave fared Choe Broker, while the second line reports the vessel miles from landmarks Lightship and the Wave, heading toward port.
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Boston
Feh
Declines Appointment to United States Ambassadorship
A fragmentary notice from the Fall Mall Gazette reports that Laden Feu 17 Premier George War declined the offer of the United States ambassadorship in Washington to the Earl of Reading, the former ambassador there.
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United States
Earl of Reading
Lloyd George
Laden Feu
George War
Washington
Fall
The Socialist Case in Albany Trial Read to Court
Fragmented text outlines a 19th century political dispute tied to socialist figures and alleged misconduct. The material appears to recount charges of dishonesty and party strategy, with mentions of Albany and a national assembly. The readable portions are garbled and incomplete.
Tom Kelly Released Amid Confusing Local Report
Fragmentary OCR text shows Tom Kelly release details amid unclear names and places. It mentions Aandien and Enabilia with references to a belt or belly injury and a claimed arrest date of May 1. Raw wording is garbled, but indicates legal trouble and detention status related to Erie area events.
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Aandien
Fragmented OCR Note on Local Event
A partly legible OCR fragment references an event in New Kegon with mentions of Mae and Mies Mere. The readable material is sparse and lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes to anchor a full summary.
Six railroad workers charged in Framingham thefts case
In Framingham Massachusetts six New York Age Haven Hartford railroad employees faced court on organized theft charges spanning three years. Some waived examinations for grand jury consideration while others pleaded not guilty. Local raids yielded looted freight items such as sugar ropes and automobile accessories. Names include Frank Phipps yardmaster Edwant Martin Harrison W Landon Hodges William Moss and George Seeley.
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Framingham
Mass
New York Age
Haven & Hartford Railroad
Grand Jury
John J. Willis
Frank Phipps
Edwant Martin
Lowell
Harrison W. Landon
Otto Hodges
Wiliam Moss
South Chelmeford
George Seeley
Railroad Employes Tap Car of Wine
A large tank car of wine believed shipped from California to near Boston was broken into by railroad workers in Springfield Massachusetts at the West Springfield yards of the Boxton and Albany railroad while held up for repairs yesterday. Enough wine was consumed to incapacitate several workers. Destination unclear without the waybill. The car departed for Boston yesterday.
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Springfield
Mass
California
Boston
West Spring
Boxton & Albany Railroad
Waybill
Mrs Carl Soderstrom Dies at Home in Barre
Mrs Carl Soderstrom died at her home on 2 Gigh Street pestemay after months of tuberailes illness. She was born in Sweden 37 years ago and came to the United States at 22. She resided in Cymeord, NY for 12 years before moving to Barre. Survived by husband and three children Bertil Ella and Plorenes Died at age 37 Funeral Thursday noon Rev ft will officiate The remains with the man to Einweind vmidt to await hay tavern.
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Carl Soderstrom
Gigh Street
Pestemay
Tuberailels
Mare
Soderstrom
Sweden
United States
Cymeord
Barre
Wiz
Bertil
Ella
Plorenes
Wiliense
Eineweind Vmidt
Hay Tavern
Two Names Filed for March Election Nomination
Filing period closed with few candidates. John C. Booth seeks seat as ward 1 submissioner and Rodwie Kenst runs for alderman in ward. Local caucus nominees remain as only official contenders.
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John C. Booth
Sehant
Rodwie Kenst
Vandebates
Elty Eau
Hughes Declines Nomination for Republican President Race
Timahs in Nebraska report: Hughes declines to file for the state primary as a Republican presidential candidate. He writes to County Clerk Frank Dewey thanking him for the support but states he is willing to run if needed to aid Republican success. The letter stresses continuity and the absence of a protestant unity issue.
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Timahs
Neb
Hurley B. Hughes
Frank Dewey
Inghes
Hughes
Demobilizing Railroads Plans Diverted by Federal Action
A fragmentary report notes that on February 15 1919 Dean Samuanice of the AFL region was diverted by military authority to March 1 for alignment with the federal rationed organization. The item suggests a demobilization effort impacting railroad workers under a government program.
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Washington
Samuanice
Afl
Mincei Stepay
Caught in a strange race report rumored by locals
A fragmented notice describes an unusual event about a race or pursuit. It mentions people named E E Baten and Wigegwes with unclear roles. The readable text hints at a examination or protest involving a seat and a strum, but details are uncertain.
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Ohio
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Viadivawick
Tyre
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Benson
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Michigan
Mack—Dale
Sheriff Peters
Fannie E. Prescott
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New Haven
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