Allied note urges Netherlands to extradite German emperor
London reports publish a note from the allied powers to Holland insisting on reconsidering its refusal to extradite the former German emperor. It argues justice, world tribunal prospects, and collective conscience demand punishment for crimes of the war, citing millions of lives lost and vast destruction.
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Associated Press
London
Holland
Netherlands
League of Nations
William Weodenzollern
Tvo
William Is
High Seas
Powers press Netherlands to hand over exiled German ruler
European powers urge the Dutch government to expel Wilhelm II citing dangers to Europe from the imperial family’s proximity to the German frontier. They warn that continuing shelter could implicate the Netherlands in pursuit of justice and propaganda.
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William Hohenzollern
Netherlands
Germany
Europe
Allies Will Not Intervene in Trials at Leipsic
London reports the allied reply to Germany rejects external intervention in Leipsic trials. A mixed Allied commission will gather, publish, and relay charge details of those found guilty while Germany proceeds with its own proceedings under treaty Article 228. If Germany evades punishment, Allies may resubmit cases to their tribunal.
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London
Leipsic
Germany
Gereman
Dr. Francis C. Phillips Dies in Pittsburg Expert in Chemistry
Dr. Francis C. Phillips, 69, a noted chemistry expert, died at his Pittsburg home late today after battling influenza and pneumonia, according to local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis C. Phillips
Pittsburg
Debaters Push Versailles Treaty Ratification Amid Clash
The Senate reopened the Versailles ratification debate with Senators McCumber and McCormick assaulting concessions and accusing the other side of obstinacy. Senator Hitchcock countered that Republicans demand surrender, while Lodge urged changes to withdrawal reservations as talks continue.
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Washington
Senate
McCormick
McCumber
North Dakota
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Lodge
Shipping board auction drives bids on former German liners
Washington reports three government bodies pressuring bids as the Shipping Board auctions thirty former German liners. Major General Goe thala tops a bid at 13 million while P A B Franklin lifts to 19.1 million. Hearst seeks injunction and a senate resolution to postpone the sale. The district court weighs legal power to dispose of the vessels with a decision due Friday.
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Washington
White House
Senate
District Supreme Court
Shipping Board
George W. Goethala
American Ship and Commerce Company
P. A. B. Franklin
International Mercantile Marine
Scott
Senate Commerce Committee
House Merchant Marine Committee
William Randolph Hearst
Bailey
Hearst
Great Britain
Vague naval auction sparks interest in afternoon viewing
Reports note groups of ships offered later turning into spirited interest as individual vessels were considered in the afternoon sailing showcase.
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Sion
Burt
Want Wheat Guarantee Price Extended Year
Washington February 16 protests against the Granna bill to end the United States Grain Corporation were heard by the senate agriculture committee. Western farmers and grain traders argued the measure would weaken the $2.26 guaranteed price for wheat and urged extension for a year or more beyond June 1.
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Washington
United States Grain Corporation
Senate Agriculture Committee
Western Farmers’ Organizations and Associations of
Aviation program labeled as waste in war expenditure probe
House committee reports on aircraft production describe the program as a riot of waste while contrasting Republican and Democratic views on achievements and the Ryan affair. The majority cites disinterested conduct, minority accuses sensationalism and motives, with focus on Ryan Potter and Deeds.
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Washington
House
Frear
Magee
Lea
John D. Ryan
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
Ryan
Political ethics in Flint set airing in trial
Grand Rapids Feb 16 political ethics in Flint were aired in the Newberry elections conspiracy trial. Government witness Edward T Ridley of the justice department presented statements by defendants before the grand jury. Thomas J Halligan described as a campaign expert connected to the Flint team in the Michigan Ontario League and local businesses.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Flint
Newberry
Edward T. Ridley
Department of Justice
Thomas J. Halligan
Martin W. Littleton
Gompers Says Socialists Made of Non Socialists
Samuel Gompers told the National Civic Federation that Speaker Sweet’s stance toward five suspended Socialist assemblymen made Socialists out of non Socialists. He urged treason charges if proven, and aligned with Charles Hughes on the point.
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New York
Samuel Gompers
National Civic Federation Today
Sweet
New York Assembly
Federation
Gompers
Charles K. Hughes
Talcott Williams
United States
Henry A. Wise Wood
Jean Trotzky
Russia
United States State Department
Lower East Side
White House
Williams
Wood
Unity of purpose among radicals sparks fear of interlinked conspiracies
New York February 16 a conference of the National Civic Federation heard John W Sullivan warn that radicals seek to seize American industry and topple government through an interlocking directorate. Sullivan cited 125 investigated individuals with memberships across 65 groups, averaging five per person, as evidence of a unified revolutionary network. Samuel Gompers led the meeting to discuss combating revolutionary activity and defending American ideals.
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New York
John W. Sullivan
War Labor Board
National Civic Federation
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Mr. Sullivan
America
Russia
Sullivan
Magn
Wilson proposes joint rail wage board to hear unions
Washington report says President Wilson will lay before railroad heads a plan to create a joint commission to hear union wage demands if not provided by law. Hines seeks conference with T. DeWitt Cuyler and railroad executives to discuss the proposal before union committee discussions.
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Washington
Wilson
T. DeWitt Cuyler
Association of Railroad Executives
Hines
House
Senate
Stewart Cutfits Sandow in Wheeling Boxing Show
Walter Stewart known as Goo beat Dery Sandow in ten rounds in Wheeling West Virginia on February 16. Stewart won rounds two five seven while Sandow claimed round nine and the rest were even. In the semi final Sam Young outpointed Billy Williams in six rounds.
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Sewart Cutfits
Sandow
Wheeling
W. Va
Walter
Stewart
Dery Sandow
Cincinnati
Sammy Young
Pittsburg
Billy Williams
Martins Ferry
Local radicals hearings urged in Mahoning County Jail
In Youngstown Ohio on February 16 Judges Anderson and Jenkin of the common pleas court urged U S Commissioner Woodside to arrange immediate hearings for thirty seven alleged radicals held in Mahoning county jail.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Russia
Mahoning County
W. 8. Anderson
David G. Jenkin
Common Pleas Court
J. M. Woodside
United States
Forty-Fifth Deaths From Flu in Pittsburg Reports
Thirty-eight deaths from influenza and pneumonia were recorded in Pittsburg during the 24 hours ending at 4 p m today, according to the health department. New influenza cases were 292 and new pneumonia cases thirty-eight.
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Pittsburg
Health Department
United States Claims No Immediate Adriatic Settlement Involvement
The United States rejected settling the Adriatic dispute on terms adverse to the Versailles principles. Washington said it would not police or ratify a plan imposing Fiume boundaries without U S consultation, awaiting allied replies and possible treaty modifications aligned with self determination.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
United States
White House
Fiume
Adriatic
Jugo-Slavia
Department of State
Supreme Council
Paris
America
Polk
Europe
London
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Nitti
Wilson- Lansing
Holland
Germany
Constantinople
France
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Henry 8. Direen
State Tax Commissioner's Office
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