Wilson's Big Surprise Is Selection of Colby as Secretary of State
Bainbridge Colby, a former Republican and Progressive, was chosen by President Wilson to become Secretary of State, succeeding Robert Lansing. Announcement made at the White House, with Colby expected to be sent to the Senate in a day or two. Colby has served on the Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corporation and was part of the American mission to the Inter-Allied Shipping Conference at Paris.
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Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Inter-Allied Shipping Conference
Washington
D. C
Progressive
Theodore Roosevelt
Robert Jansing
Wilson
White House
Calby
J. Polk
Colby
Raymond T. Baker
Mint
South Lawn
Senate
Intergency Flort Corporation
Paris
Shipping Word
Chicago
Theadine Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Roncevelt
Charlee
Thaghes
Colley
Gothy
New York
Marthy
Mer. Polk
Lawsing
Barry Tnt
State Department
Polk
Unier
Bulk Waa
Willanne
Coty
Burlington
Montpelier
Vermont
Earle
Kinsley
Rutland
Will
Collins M. Graves
Bennington
Leonard F. Wing
Rutland County
Ro 1. Stafford
Martens Says He Aims for Dictatorship in U S
Washington February 23 Ludwig Martens foreign cariet agent told the Senate Investigating committee he would like to set the dictatorship up in the United States. He said he wished for revolution in Kurdistan and elsewhere, clarifying his past claim of being a revolutionist in the United States.
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Washington, D.C
Ludwig
Alk. Martens
United States
Senate
Eee Ret
Kurfla
House Military Committee Weighs Army Reorganization
A historical report notes the House Military Committee refrains from recommending action on military waivers related to army reorganization efforts led by Howe militia forces in a winter session. The discussion mentions several veered proposals and uncertain provisions tied to the reform plan.
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Foak
Howe Milite
Sinter
American Offer for Van Eyck Painting Stirred Berlin Museum
An American offered 85,000,000 to the German government for sections of the Van Eyck altarpiece from Ghent, now in Berlin. The deal cannot proceed due to Versailles terms. Germany to compensate the Hohensollern family as part of royal holdings settlements. The piece, begun in 1420 and finished in 1482, survived many perils and travel, with portions now in Brussels and Paris museums.
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Berlin
Jan and
Hubert van Eyck
Cathedral of
St. Bavon
Ghent
Belgium
Germany
Hohensollern
Artas
Hungarian Treaty Put Over by Allied Powers
Paris reports an ambassadorial delegation agreed to refer to the allied powers the appeal of the inter allied commission to Hungary for intervention in favor of Hungarians opposed by Romanian authorities. The session continued with routine matters awaiting Premier Millerand’s return from London. Hugh Wallace, the American ambassador to France, will participate with full authority.
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Paris
Millerand
London
Wallace
Interallied Commission
Hungary
Hugh ©. Wallace
France
American Held for Ransom in Mexico Case
Washington February 25 An American citizen Barry Hogarty was abducted by Mesien Matimi and held for ransom. Hogarty served as superintendent of the American Metals company office at Muatimi. The kidnapping and ransom report came from the state department with no further details on a potential release of Avkew, another American tied to the case, amid a 20 000 ron demand.
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Washington
Barry Hogarty
Mesien Matimi
Durango
State Department
Togarty
Anmerican Metals Company
Muatimi
Jwork
Campainy
Monterey
Mesion
Communists Dominate Moscow Council Vote Report
A wireless dispatch from Moscow notes 630 of 710 deputies were communists, 24 sympathetic, 8 nonpartisans, and 70 women among deputies with 10 nonpartisans. Lenin urged increased female political participation and involvement in elections.
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Landen
Moscow
Serbian Regent and Premier Wounded Reported
London reports indicate Regent Alexander of Serbia and Prime Minister were wounded in an attack. Dispatches from Trieste quote Italian authorities and Central News confirming the incident and alerting officials.
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London
Alexander of
Sorbie
Italia
Will of Wallace F. Robinson Bequeaths 90000
The will leaves ninety thousand dollars to unspecified heirs and was offered for probate yesterday after Bosom District Court accepted the filing. The document names Wallace F. Robinson as the testator and indicates the probate proceedings will proceed as directed by local law.
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Bosom
Eelek
Wallace F. Rarbinson
Open Revolt probes prompt in Michigan inquiry
Washington reports a complete investigation of the prohibition controversy in Tran County Michigan will be conducted by the Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper announced. J M Gaylord deputy prohibition commissioner will travel to Grand Rapids and Iron River City to coordinate with local authorities and resolve the dispute amid intergovernmental tensions.
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Washington, D.C
Tran County
Michigan
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Roper
J. M. Gaylord
Grand Rapids
Iron River City
Matrices Prohibition
Dalrymple
Unioa
Gaylord
Idylord
Frierson
Department of Juter Atetude
Aye
Mleander
Wilson's Proposal Is Set Aside
Loneld eration President Wilson's Proposal for settlement of railroad employee demands by an impartial tribunal was sidetracked today by union officers to give the right of way to a Hinlah Fight in the recently powered railroad reorganization bill. President Wilson probably tonight will issue a memorial objecting to arbitration features of the bill. The meeting to consider the president's proposal voted to carry the fight to the White House. General committee members said membership was restive under legislative attacks on railroad labor and the bill would not be sacrificed. The memorial to President Wilson is being prepared by Jowell and Shea, officers of unions in the railroad service.
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Wesllington
3. C
Wilson
Hinton
Tewision
Yiresiitemt
Comeittermemt
Ukoe
Umbena Ibe Bill Wana Fongehi
Wits
Wing Arpsted Te — B. Jowell
Augerlay Faderection Et Tata
Order of Talearaphers
Zmacea Shea
Brotherhood of Logomotive Firemen
American coal restarts German industry after fuel shortages
February 1 1924 German chemical plants in the lower Rhine area that were shut by fuel shortages have resumed operations due to American coal deliveries. The American coal costs about 100 marks per hundredweight based on current exchange charges, influencing pricing for chemical inputs and impacting plant efficiency.
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Main
Romanian Army Withdrawal Near Budapest War Report
The Romanian army is retreating east of the Theiss river toward a new line. The move, planned for February 23, follows a peace conference agreement and is to be watched for further shifts as the Hungarians position for the next stage. Reports claim relief in Hungary as Romanians pull back and mass rumors allege systematic acts across the country.
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Budapest
Theeney
Runeie
Hungarien
Theiss
Wil Thas
Murkariane
Train Collision Injures Three In Vermont Crash
At White River Junction Vermont on the Central Vermont Railway a northbound passenger train No 9 struck the rear of an extra freight train 409 near West Hartford. Three crew members were injured including conductor J N Harlowe who has internal injuries and is severely hurt. Engineer John Newton and flagman Bon Menard also sustained injuries. The wreck scattered debris and damaged cars. The injured were taken to a local house for care and later to St Albans as soon as possible.
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White River Junction
Central Vermont
West Hartford
J. N. Harlowe
Bon. Menard
John Newton
Harlowe
Menard
Otto Mw Widinge
Love
Weer Newt
Flagman Moenar
St. Albans
Newwton
Prohibition Claims Spark Conference Debate in Atlantic City
Atlantic City February 25. Brewers' conference president Christian W Feigenspan argued that many states have not ratified federal prohibition and that the public should vote on the issue. He contended national prohibition undermines liberties and harms property, labeling the amendment a false moral cause.
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Atlantic City
United States
Christian W. Feigensp
Brewers’ Conference
Mr Feigenspan
Ite
Bartley’s Writing On Trial Tangles With Signatures
Skowhegan Maine reports a courtroom clash over handwriting expert Dr Albert F L Hamilton and his signatures analysis in the Colin Burke murder case. The scene shifts to Boston where General Pershing’s New England reception and Democratic leaders mingle with veterans and officials at public events.
Filson’s Rejoinder Reaches Allied Council
Lomdne February 2 President Witenes replies to the allied note on the Adelasie Situation. A message was delivered to an allied secret council shortly after dawn, signaling discussions to follow among the signatory nations.
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Adriatic
Allied Supreme Council
Lomdne
Witenes
Siyretie
Versailles Treaty Vote Delayed by Senate Leaders
In Washington and a scattered set of reports, Senate leaders rescope the Versailles Treaty debate as Republicans and Democrats spar over timing and terms. Observers note broader caution amid the postwar period, with factions weighing the domestic consequences of any ratification.
Senate action blocks American league participation
Reports from Washington indicate the Senate rejected changes to the Versailles treaty and refused to accept certain prerequisites for United States membership in the League of Nations. Observers say the decision signals a pullback from broader international commitments as debate continues.
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Artion
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Benani
Seuster Lodge
America
League of Mathans
Alt Qurstions
Witenes
Prison for Thirteen Committed in Draft Conspiracy Case
A prison sentence was handed to thirteen individuals convicted in a draft conspiracy case labeled Defeat Draft. The proceedings, held today, involved detailed charges including attempts to undermine military processes and a prominent figure, The Doctor's Error, among those sentenced. The court action reflects a crackdown on anti draft activity and conspiratorial plots.
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Preetigen
Babbitt and Hartness Vie for Vermont Governor
Vermont politics roils after Frederick H. Babbitt of Bellows Falls announces for governor followed by James Hartness of Springfield. Lieut. Gov. Mason Stone remains noncommittal as ex-Mayor Emery and Frederick Horwutt also surface with candidacy talk.
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Frederick H. Babbitt
Bellows Falls
James Huartness
Springfield
Mason
Stone
Montpeter
Curtle
Emery
Newport
Chelana
Frederick Horwbutt
Dee
Babbittt
Robertson Paper Company
United States
Art
Whitingham
Windham
Rabbitt
Lirenter Vermont Association
American Protective League
Highways Transport Committee
Public ‘Aafety
Vermont Coal Commission
Bellows Party
Me. Babbitt Ie
Brat Hebero Trust Company
Governor Clement to Call Legislature
Partingtin Feb 2 The Republican reports Gov Clement to convene the legislature for a session focused on ratification of a constitutional amendment related to temperance and the woman’s divisions of the Republican national committee. Curtis Smith of St Albanin and Mee Atelley of Se Jobesbury testified before the committee.
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Vermont
Warden
Clement
Dageyuug
Jetanter
Tahoe
Indiana
Vepublicam
Mere
Curtis Samithh
St Albanin
Jobesbury
Epwedal
Insurance Agency Change In Barre Demands Attention
The Gould and Robertson insurance and steamship ticket business, run for eight years by John A. Robertson, passes yesterday to W. A. Drew, secretary of the De Barre Board of Trade, and M. Lande, a former Williamstown resident. Drew holds three fire companies, with Lande adding others. Robertson plans to move with family to Des Moines area in April. Drew and Lande are described as capable successors, preserving the agency’s wide reach across life, liability, accident, and bond markets.
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John A. Robertson
Gould
W. A. Drew
de Barre Board of Trade
Ve M. Lande
Williamstown
Utah
Danie
Mesars
Ronald W. Gould
Dee Moines
Robertson
Drew
Meich
Tirew
Board of Trade
Arid Cain
Teer Howe
Beast
Ryedition
Treretary
Barre Savina Bank & Trust Company
Thie City
Herauen
Vermont Guard Ranks Mixed In 19th Century State Watch
In Vermont the National Guard structure shows Lt. Dobteen promoted to lieutenant colonel and the adjutant general’s role clarified as the commanding officer. The state’s guard ranks influence whether the unit acts as a regiment or brigadiers, with Captain Hugh Hanrason and Captain Seth H. Martin serving in media corps and Major Thomas Wagan organizing the medics detachment.
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National Guard
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Ralonet
Gemera
Hugh Hanrason
Seth H. Martin
Rutherid
Median Corps
Thomas Wagan
Medias
Ni Hemet Guard
Creamery Federation Plans Cooperative Creamery Union
The document outlines a Maine based creamery federation formed to unite creameries under a cooperative banner. It mentions governance, member duties, and long term aims for standardized production and shared marketing.
Vote to Return Bridge Bids Causes Protest and Delay
City council in brief session defers action on erecting a new South Main bridge till March 15 under incoming administration. Bids for the stone arch bridge were returned unopened and the Storrs Engineering firm was dispensed with. Debate centered on fairness to voters and future plans as aldermen voted largely along party lines.
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Storrs Engineering Company
Coumil
Scott
Healy
McMillan
Storrs Mingineering Company
Allertran Loranger
Alexander
Soult
Gryssom
Health Board
James Stuart
Fire Department
Louise M
Gridley Spencer
Atreats
George I. Morris
Retin Nhvelioa Sollows
Shu
Mrs Walton Aborn Death In New Orleans Flight
News of Mrs Walton Aborn of New York City dying after an illness en route to visit relatives. The deceased, daughter of Mr and Mrs W Calder, was a Helena native who helped establish local schools and attended Spalding High School as a class of TH graduate. She leaves a husband and two children, plus parents and relatives.
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Walton
New York City
Roether
Newees
Tralo and Ton Hospital
Dave Inter
Reekwille
Mefier Borin
Mra Aborn
Helena
Marie
Bee
Ing High
Tanlae
Lara
Atewlero
Calydeter
Mere Thomas Garrity
William Calder
Liquor Seized On Train Near Darlington Border
Report notes sixty quarts of whiskey seized on a Urab road in Mountfoal to Boton near the Vermont border. Property of Boston & Mater railroad men, they had been away in Washington's birthday. Officials moved quickly, pursuing the contraband toward Canada as the train crossed into American territory.
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Darliingtom
Vermont
Boston
Mater
Washington
Famous landscape architect misreadable entry from Manitoba era
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a famous landscape architect linked to Winnipeg and Manitoba. The text lists unclear names and places such as Roetan, Chive, Yankee, Bheltaie, and Hare fork Leeeville, with scattered references to systems and tools, but no coherent event or clear conclusions.
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Tiekline
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