Congress Debates League of Nations Charter Rhetoric
In a night session Representative Fess denounces the League as abridging U S sovereignty and a “colossal burden of entangling alliance” while Senators Poindexter Hitchcock Lodge Knox Brandegee Reed and Borah offer sharp criticisms and defenses as debates on the peace treaty move forward.
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Nebraska
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Connecticut
Foreign Relations Committee
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Missouri
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Colorado
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Paris
League of Nations
Europe
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Canada
Poindexter Warns US Entry Into League Risks Independence
Sen Poindexter in a Senate address argues that joining the League of Nations would surrender American rights and sovereignty and abandon the Monroe Doctrine. He warns the charter lacks repeal provisions, could shift war declaration power to a largely alien tribunal, and bind the US to global mandates with limited U.S. control.
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South Dakota
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Violence taints days as Corsari jailed and milk firm fined
Vincent Corsari faces fine suspended after gun crime convictions for carrying a loaded revolver and intent to shoot. H. P. Hood Company fined for stealing milk cream with intent to sell. case to go to Supreme Court. Madame Catherine Breshkovskaya visits Wellesley College and speaks on Russia. A Malden man identified by eye squint as heir to a will returns after 27 years. Lexington to elect a town moderator. Joseph R. Cotton challenges Sedwin A. Bayley. Leig Richmond Hosmer funer als in Concord. George Perry injured in Jamaica Plain. Gerard Hughes cracks leg escaping school headmaster. A New York tow boat man dies after a fall. Several locals released from charges in a Dorchester draft board case. All Saints Parish circus raises funds. Jenny Seneski injured in Cambridge tunnel accident.
Father Johns Medicine Endorsed by Medical Authorities
Public statements by leading medical authorities praise Father Johns Medicine as beneficial for wasting diseases and colds. The ad claims ingredients support lung health, relief from throat troubles, and emphasizes no alcohol or nerve-destroying drugs.
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Father John
Historical Debate on Doctrines and an Alien Tribunal
The excerpt notes a shift toward endorsing the high ideals of traditional doctrines to be managed by an alien tribunal established under the League of Nations. It reflects a push for governance beyond national control and toward international oversight.
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League of Nations
Massachusetts delegates urged to oppose League of Nations ratification
The piece argues against the League of Nations draft, accusing it of denying self-determination and surrendering U.S. sovereignty. It calls on Massachusetts delegates at the Philadelphia Irish race convention to mobilize opposition to Senate ratification and to oppose entangling alliances.
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Philadelphia
United States Senate
Washington
Lowell Centenary Celebration Opens in New York
Distinguished men of letters from England Canada and the United States attended a reception at Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler's home as the four day centenary celebration of James Russell Lowell began. John Galsworthy will speak at a banquet tomorrow night with a theatre party Friday and literary exercises Saturday.
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Canada
United States
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
James Russell Lowell
American Academy of Arts and Letters
John Galsworthy
John O'Connor Dies in Providence at 67
John O'Connor, a well known real estate operator in Providence Illinois, died after an operation at Homeopathic Hospital. He arrived in America at 16, worked in coal, then moved into real estate and retired recently. He was father to Frederick O'Connor of Boston and John A. O'Connor of New York and long active in Catholic and charitable societies.
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America
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Pierce-Arrow Company
Boston
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New York
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Holy Name Society
St. Vincent de Paul Society
The
Catholic Club
German Strikes Close Over 100 Coal Mines
Ruhr district mines shut down by Spartacan strike with closures at Bochum and surrounding towns. Munitions seized and youths aged 17 to 21 conscripted into the rebel army. Sabotage by sailors and laborers reported in several locations.
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How to Get Tickets for Wilson Meeting
Applications for tickets to President Wilson’s speech at Mechanics Hall must reach the Mayors Office by 5 o clock tomorrow night. Address to Wilson Meeting Ticket Committee Mayor’s Office Boston and enclose a self addressed stamped envelope. Applications for more than two tickets will be disregarded. Tickets mailed to successful applicants Monday morning.
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Boston
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Progress on Ports Waterways and Railways
Paris reports the Peace Conference sub-committee on international ports waterways and railways met at the ministry of public works to discuss two convention drafts from Britain and France on river internationalization. Delegates referred amendments to a three member drafting committee for a new draft to be reviewed Friday Feb 21 at 10 am.
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Peace Conference Commission
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Man Denies Refusal During North Lawrence Station Clash
Bernard M. Allen of Andover writes to the editor denying he refused to move when ordered by police during Sunday noon violence at North Lawrence station. He says mounted officers charged a peaceful group, separating him to avoid being run down, and claims police used violence to deter sympathizers with strikers.
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Bernard M. Allen
Andover
East Boston man fined for junk pilfering from German ships
Felix Boudreau of Havre Street East Boston paid a $50 fine after being found guilty of stealing junk from interned German ships just after the war began. Judge Hale sentenced him in United States District Court.
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United States District Court
Plans for Receiving the President in Boston Monday
Boston readies for President Wilson with crowds and banners as the George Washington docks plans include a Mechanics Hall speech tickets by mail, two hour store closures, and a harbor welcome led by Mayor Peters and Admiral Wood. Debarkation of 2500 troops aboard the liner uncertain as warships and searchlights marshal the harbor.
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Hanson cleans up fifty at checkers
J. B. Hanson, Pacific coast champion, defeated 50 opponents in 60 minutes at the Wells Memorial Checker Club exhibition. The match ran from 7:45 to 8:45 PM as Hanson prepares for the Boston Checker Club tournament at the Revere House this Saturday. He has drawn keen interest since arriving in Boston from the Pacific coast.
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