Railroad Labor Plans to Ask Wilson to Veto Bill
The American Federation of Labor and allied unions decide to request President Wilson veto the railroad reorganization bill. They will file a memorandum arguing inequities in labor provisions and attack financial sections deemed unfair to taxpayers. A key next step is constitutional challenge if the bill is approved.
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Washington
Wilson
B. M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
E. J. Manion
Order of ‘Railroad Telegraphers
Timothy Shea
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Chicago
Congress
P. F. Richardson
American Federation of Railroad Workers
United States Railroad Administration
Railroad Administration
Hines
Mr. Richardson
American Federation of Labor Railroad Craft Unions
Richardson
Samuel Gompers
Anderson
Gompers
Labor political campaign call to organize
Central labor unions nationwide were urged by the American Federation of Labor political campaign committee to meet on March 22. They will select local committees of five to run labor campaign efforts to elect its friends and defeat its enemies.
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Labor
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Cut of Pershing's Clothes Debated
Washington—The house debated today the cut of General Pershing’s coat and trousers as Representative Connally charged him and other officers with adopting European fashions in their uniforms and carrying canes.
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Pershing
Washington
General Pershing
Representative Connally
Texas
Rotary Club Sees Strong Attendance After Break
The Rotary Club reported a fine turnout after a week’s vacation. A birthday celebration is planned for the first Friday in March with a regular business meeting. Members present included Harry McFadden and Sheriff W J Elliott. A death notice committee was formed for Johnson Wooten and to obtain portraits of Col Yeaton and Wooten. Attendance contest winner Company C was announced.
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Rotary Club
Harry McFadden
W. EF. Minter
C. W. Hays
H. B. Huffman
Wm. Cucomings
Sheriff W. J. Elliott
Johnson Wooten
Col. Yeaton
Mr. Wooten
Samuel W. Moore
J. W. Hobson
Company C
Iron County Prohibition Rift Quietly Unfolds in Iron River
Iron River Michigan February 24 federal prohibition officers led by Major A V Dalrymple arrived to inspect alleged violations but took no action. Local officials and residents awaited a conference with Myron H Walker and State's Attorney McDonough as telegrams cited misunderstandings and no revolt.
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Tron River
Mich
A. V. Dalrymple
Chicago
Iron River
Martin B. McDonough
Iron County
Palmer
McDonough
Walker
Grand Rapids
Ion River
Bob H. B.hateh
United States
Marquette
Grand Rynalds
Dalrymple
Myron H. Walker
McDon
James
Michigan
M.S. McDonough
Sleeper
Myron HH. Walker
Greater Recognition Demanded by Women in Education
Women delegates from the National Education Association meeting in Cleveland demand larger female representation on major programs. They protest the limited role of women in educational affairs and condemn political bosses affecting public schools amid Chicago debates.
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Cleveland
National Education Association
National Society For the Study of Education
Chicago
Plans to Hasten Final Decision on Peace Treaty
Senate Republicans moved to push a ratification vote within a week or ten days while divisions linger. Senator Hitchcock vetoed a Democratic caucus, saying a conference would be inadvisable, as Republicans claimed twenty two Democrats favored their reservations though administration leaders doubted the tally.
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Washington
Senate
Lelie
Hitchcock
Lodge
President Wilson Dispatches Adriatic Note to Allies
President Wilson's reply to the entente premiers on the Adriatic question was sent by the State Department. The note stresses American positions on not forming agreements without U S participation and hints at changes since the December 9 basis. Officials expect publication in Washington after the London Paris delivery and reception by Ambassador Davis.
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Washington
Wilson
Adriatic
State Department
Davis
London
United States
Fiume
Jugo-Slavia
Polk
Atlantic
Paris
Miss Anita Whitney Sentenced for Criminal Syndicalism
Miss Anita Whitney, a social and charity worker, writer, and lecturer from Oakland, was sentenced today to one to fourteen years in the penitentiary for criminal syndicalism. The case underscores ongoing, heated political tensions in California.
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Oakland
Calif
Anita Whitney
Ghost of Bolo Pasha Hovers Over Caillaux
Paris February 24 Joseph Caillaux former French premier testifies before the senate at a high court session focused on treasonable dealings with Germans and a hoped dishonorable peace. Caillaux’s links to Lenoir Duval Almereyda and the executed Bolo Pasha loom over the proceedings as he explains their relationships.
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Paris
Joseph Caillaux
Senate
Calliaux
Bolo Pasha
Pierre Lenoire
M. Duval
Miguel Almereyda
Vincennes
Fresnes
M. Caillaux
Lenoir
Duval
Almereyda
Battle for Ohio delegation in Republican race narrows
In Columbus on February 24 former Attorney General Edward C. Turner enters as a Wood candidate for delegate at large, prompting a contest between Senator Warren G Harding and General Leonard Wood for Ohio’s 48 delegates. Harding backs Judge Bigger and Henry Williams in the 12th district with his approval letters, while Turner and Judge Kinkaid also seek delegates. No Wood plan announced yet. Hiram Johnson may be named as second choice for Ohio delegates.
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Columbus
Edward C. Turner
Leonard Wood
United States
Warrent G Harding
Harding
Bigger
Williams
Turner
Kinkaid
Franklin County Republican Central Committee
Wood
Hiram Johnson
California
Ohio
George B. Christian
Senator Harding
Senator Johnson
Washington
Defense of Italian Claims in the Adriatic
New York report on Baron Romano Avezzana addressing the Italy America Society. He rejects claims Italy sought territorial gains and asserts Italy joined the Entente for liberty, unity, and frontier security. A May 1918 Roosevelt letter supporting Italian aims was presented to the Italian king.
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New York
Adriatic
Romano ‘Avezzana
Washington
Italy America Society
London
Italy
Baron Avergana
Theodore Roosevelt
Francesco M. Guardabassi
Crane Recall as China Envoy Reopens Diplomatic Chapter
Charles R. Crane, Chicago magnate and world traveler, chosen by President Wilson to succeed Dr. Paul Reinsch as minister to China, reopening a famed diplomatic episode. Crane had been recalled in 1909 amid reports of “talking too much” and perceived anti Japanese sentiment, with Japan said to object to his private secretary. Crane later engaged in a Russia mission and was viewed as a close adviser to the president. Chinese approval remains a key factor in the latest appointment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
China
Preshnett Taft
Peking
Wilson
Paul Reinsch
Crane
Taft
Far East
Knox
San Francisco
Russia
Root
Erzberger Quits German Cabinet Amid Tax Probe
Berlin February 24 Mathias Erzberger minister of finance resigns from the cabinet amid sensational testimony in his libel suit against former treasury minister Karl Helfferich. Officials say the move seeks to speed an investigation into Erzberger income tax and related financial matters with President von Hindenburg approving.
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Karl Helfferich
Associated Press
Berlin
Mathias Erzberger
Finance
Erzberger
the Treasury
Messerschmit
Switzerland
Helfferich
Warfield to Head Seaboard Railroad in March
Davies Warfield of Baltimore will succeed W. J. Harahan as president of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad March 1 when the railroads return to corporate control. Warfield currently serves as chairman of the board.
Polish peace terms seen as self determination plan
Washington reports explain that Poland seeks no cession of territory west of 1772 frontier. Polish officials say Poles in areas behind current lines in Russia will vote on union with Poland autonomy under Polish protection or full independence. The affected 8 million residents include Ruthenians White Russians Lithuanians and Jews.
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Washington
Russia
Poland
Legation
Wilsudski
Diet
Waldman testifies as Socialists promise exposes Albany disloyalty trial
Albany February trial proceedings unfold as Louis Waldman testifies about Socialist unit discipline in Albany and the killing of bills by committee. Rev Dr Norman Thomas refutes charges that Socialists threaten religion and family as Waldman details factional matters and unit rule practices.
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Albany
N. Y
Louis Waldman
Judiciary Committee
Waldman
Remu
Norman Thomas
New York City
Peter W. Collins
Knights of Columbus
Thomas
Dr. Thomas
National Civil Liberties Bureau
Chicago
Fort Alcatraz
United States
Federal troops to be sent to Montesano
Montesano Washington February 24 federal troops were ordered by Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett to stay until the end of the trial of alleged I W W members tied to the Centralia Armistice Day killings. Governor Hart requested the move and Prosecutor Herman Allen called it precautionary amid rising radical drift.
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Montesano
Washa
1. W.W
Centralia
Hunter Liggett
Western Department
Hart
Washington
Herman Allen
Alien
Congress Begins New Probe Into Packing Industry
The House Agricultural Committee votes ten to three to hold hearings on the packing industry and the big five meat packers. Federal Trade Commissioner W T Colver and Rep Anderson push regulation including divesting packers from railroad cars and stockyards. Palmer to be asked to explain the decree.
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Washington
Chicago
House Agricultural Committee
W. Th. Colver
Colver
Anderson
Palmer
Hagen
Iowa
Agricultural Committee
Armour, Swift, Cudahy, Wilson
Morris
United States
National Bank Supervision
President expected to sign oil leasing bill soon
Washington reports President Wilson is expected to sign the oil leasing bill tomorrow. If he does not sign or veto by midnight tomorrow it becomes law automatically. He requested reports from Secretary Daniels and Interior Secretary John Barton Payne, due early tomorrow.
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Washington
Wilson
Daniels
John Barton Payne
Interior
Push for Higher Commerce Appropriations Faces House Vote
Washington Feb 24 The merchant marine committee moves to urge increased appropriations for the commerce department now before the house. The bill as reported trims the department items from about 12 million dollars requested to around 8 million, including a cut of more than 1 million for foreign commercial agents.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
House
Merchant Marine Committee
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