Taft Calls Senators “Small Americans” on League Fight
Former President William Howard Taft, speaking in San Francisco at a San Francisco Centre luncheon, denounced U S senators opposing the League of Nations covenant as "small Americans" and urged Pacific coast women to push ratification. He warned that only a global league can prevent a future war, contrasting the view of these senators with broader international responsibility.
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United States Senate
League of Nations
William ST. Taft
Pacific Coast
Senate
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Paris
America
Malden Man Found Dead in Basement Bar Suicide Suspected
The body of 47 year old John A. Welly was found seated in a bar area in the basement of his home at 7 Shawmut court Malden with a .32 calibre revolver in hand and a bullet hole in his right temple. Police report the death a suicide.
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Shawmut Court
Malden
Kelly
Boston Urges Shipping Lines From Port in Washington
Congressman Gallivan of Boston pressed Secretary Sisler of the United States Shipping Board to establish overseas routes from Boston. He claimed American interests are handicapped by British control and asked for ships to be allocated to Boston. Sisler pledged protection of American merchant shipping and promised nothing would neglect Boston.
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Gallivan
Boston
United States Shipping Board
United States
Lester Sisler
The
Board Today
Sisler
Shipping Board
Three Killed In Rum Running Crash Near Detroit
Three men die when a heavily loaded liquor car is struck by an interurban train at Wyandotte amid a surge of smuggling following a Supreme Court ruling. Police say the car came from Ohio and planners, with Governor Sleeper, marshal border patrols and warrant powers for search and seizure. Rail lines run extra cars as Toledo booze movement increases. Monroe reports 4900 autos crossing the border in 24 hours with about 100 wrecks.
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Supreme Court
Wyandotte
Here
Ohio
Albert I. Sleeper
Ohio- Michigan
Justice of the Peace
Toledo
Monroe
State Line
Williams Replies To Senate Criticism Of Comptroller
John Skelton Williams told the Senate banking and currency committee that criticism of his administration came from editors and bankers he called bushwhackers. Senator Weeks had pushed a bill to abolish the comptroller’s office as the committee considered Williams’s reappointment under President Wilson.
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John Skelton Williams
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Senator Weeks
Massachusetts
Williams
Weeks
Comptroller’s Office
Wilson
Lynn Girl Clerk Shot While Alone in Lynn Store
Eleanor Leavitt a 16 year old clerk in City Hall square Lynn was found unconscious after a left shoulder wound. Police say she shot herself though she would not explain. weapon shows five prior discharge attempts and is tagged Loaded Dont Meddle.
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City Hall Square
Lynn
James J. Day
Howard Mahoney
Lynn Hospital
Charles H. Leavitt
North Common Street
Nation
Vacationists Reunion Tonight At Nantasket Beach Hall
A Nantasket Beach vacationists reunion and dance will be held tonight at Intercolonial Hall under Cat's Head Club auspices. Members recently returning from military camps and overseas duty will receive a reception. Four cabaret acts during intermission and several surprises are planned. John Twomey leads the event with assistance from Misses Catherine White Anna Dolan Florence McKinnon and Anna O'Brien.
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Nantasket Beach
Cat's Head Club
South Shore
John Twomey
Catherine White
Anna Dolan
Florence McKinnon
Anna O’brien
Col Harv Cushing Returns From War Service
Colonel Harvey Cushing arrives in Boston with news of the 2d Harvard Unit in France. He describes a hospital nearly destroyed by an air attack, continued care of American wounded, and his unit’s successful mobilization and return plans. He is met by family and friends at Back Bay station.
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Harvard
Boston
France
United States
Brookline
Cushing
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
Laren
Back Bay
Harvard Medical Unit
Betsy Cushing
Mary
Restrictions on near beer use grain removed
Washington reports the food administration announced that restrictions on grain use in making near beer and other non intoxicating beverages have been lifted following a Paris signed proclamation by President Wilson and Secretary Lansing. The change was issued today as the administration clarified policy during wartime.
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Washington
Paris
Wilson
Lansing
Food Administration
Loeffler Flonzaley Quartet Debuts in Boston at Jordan Hall
The Flonzaley Quartet performed Charles Martin Loeffler’s quartet inspired by Victor Chapman’s death, praised for bold polyphony and chant motifs. Alberic Magnard’s Serenade and Schubert’s Death and the Maiden Variations followed, with a large, enthusiastic audience.
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Charles Martin Loeffler
Victor Chapman
Boston
Fienzaley
Jordan Hall
Alberic Magnard
Maynard
Schubert
Lansing to preside at peace conference session
Paris Feb 20 The Supreme Council meeting was postponed to tomorrow afternoon. Secretary Lansing of the United States is expected to preside. France will be represented by Stephen Vichon and Captain Andre Tardieu. The agenda covers Transylvania non-occupation, recognition of the Polish government, Schleswig hearings, Albanian delegation, and the economic commission’s reports.
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Paris
Associated Press
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Stephen Vichon
Andre Tardieu
France
Robert Lansing
Transylvania
Schleswig
Turkhan Pasha
Economic Commission
Malden City Fathers Turn Down Police Pay Increase
The Malden City Council salaries and ordinances committee deadlocked five to five on a police pay raise petition. Mayor Blodgett argued the city cannot afford increasing policemen pay from 1400 to 1600, warning it would trigger demands from firemen and other departments and raise the tax rate by about 75 cents.
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Malden
Miyor Blodgett
Dorchester Girl Will Wed Ensign Dewing
Mrs Pauline M Hadley of Dorchester announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Elizabeth V Hadley to Ensign Edmund R Dewing of Allston The future groom a Dartmouth and Boston University Law School graduate is a member of the Massachusetts bar He is bound for France on the U S S Antigone No wedding date has been set
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Dorchester
Elizabeth V. Hadley
Edmund R. Dewing
Allston
Sinsign Dewing
Dartmouth
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Massachusetts Bar
France
U. S. S. Antigone
War Relief Ball at Boston Elks Lodge Draws 200 Guests
The War Relief Ball at Boston Lodge of Elks in the Copley Plaza Hotel drew over 200 attendees including Governor Calvin Coolidge and Mayor Peters. Exalted Ruler Bruce Campbell and guests led a grand march after a concert, with dancing and luncheon into the night. A separate Paris report discusses potential marriage issues for the Prince of Wales and Princess Yolanda of Italy over religion and royal consent.
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East St. Louis
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Harry Farnum
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Navy Yard
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New York Lodge
Boston
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Campbell
Elks
Paris
Prince of Wales
Yolanda
Italy
L'Oeuvre
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Margarita
Aosta
Fire Destroys Dorchester Home Endangering Four Children
A two story frame house at 14 Potosi street Dorchester was engulfed by a fire that began in the attic maid’s room at 10 o clock last night. Cornelius Murphy and Frank Reynolds found the blaze and rescued four children on the second floor as smoke filled the home. Three engines from Dorchester station battled the flames.
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Frank Reynolds
Potosi Street
Dorchester
Murphy
Reynolds
Brest Camp Receives High Praise for Health and Sanitation
General Pershing reported to the War Department that Brest France camp health conditions and troop handling have earned high praise from inspectors. He noted he and General Harbord chief staff and the inspector general visited the camp in the past month. The 14 day February sick rate was 1.45 per thousand, down from 2.11 in November 1.2 in December and 1.62 in January.
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Brest
France
General Pershing
War Department
Pershing
Harbord
A. I
Sassenheim Towed From Handkerchief Shoal To Vineyard Haven
The steamer Sassenheim that grounded on Handkerchief Shoal the night of February 13 was floated at high water and towed to Vineyard Haven on February 20.
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Cnatham
Sassenheim
Handkerchief Shoal
Vineyard Haven
American Troops Enter Berlin Guard Food Transports
An Exchange Telegraph despatch from Copenhagen reports American troops have arrived in Berlin and are quartered in various hotels. The troops, said to be the 113th New York Regiment, will protect expected transports carrying food.
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Berlin
Exchange
Copenhagen
Extrabladet
113Th New York Regiment
Unidentified American Troops Reported in Berlin Despatch
War Department officials could not confirm a Copenhagen London despatch stating American troops reached Berlin. The label 113th New York Regiment puzzled officials, since no such unit exists. Some officers suggested it may be the 113th Infantry of the 29th National Guard division, drawn from New Jersey Delaware Virginia and the District of Columbia.
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War Department
Copenhagen
London
Berlin
113Th New York Regiment
New York
113Th Infantry
29Th
National Guard
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Virginia
District of Columbia
Harvard Officer Material School cadets commissioned as ensigns
Yesterday afternoon in Sanders Thea tre 128 senior cadets of the Officer Material School at Harvard received commissions as ensigns and were placed on inactive service. The class included 2 Harvard men and six in the top 10 honor group. Admiral Spencer S. Wood and Captain Hourigan spoke.
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Officer Material School
Harvard
Spencer S. Wood
Hourigan
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