Geddes Named British Envoy to United States
London sources say Sir Auckland Geddes, minister of national service and reconstruction, has been chosen as British ambassador in Washington, with official announcement expected soon. In Washington, no word from the State Department and no inquiry on U S reception has been received, despite Lloyd George stating no unnecessary delay in the appointment.
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Geddes
Imndon
House of Genomans
Audkiand Geddes
Sir Auckland
Vey
House of Commons
Spmbsaseader
Lloyd George
Zorden Office
Sir Auckland Geddes
State Department
United Sates
Spyvial
Russia
Hisslay
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Ruasla
Cinopsstans Ta Retien
Kaap
United States
London
Moscow
Isala
Japan
Romania
Cme
Mipvege Enunell
Inui
Dhl
Leaking Steamship Pleads for Aid Off Florida Coast
Wireless dispatch from the United States Shipping Board steamer Plainfield reports the vessel is leaking badly and in need of assistance about mid of the One coast of Florida. The ship sailed from Drea ton Cuba on February 24 bound for Houston with a capacity of 50 tons.
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New York
States ‘Shipping Board
Plainfield
Florida
Dreaton
Cuba
Hooton
Lydia Northrop Dead in city nursing death after illness
Lydia Northrop, 2, owner and manager of the Women Exchange of VSS Golden Will street, died yesterday after weeks of illness. A well known businesswoman, she operated a tea establishment on Golvant Ville street and was active in the Golscopal church. Native of Newtown, she had lived here for years and leaves several named relatives. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the Tone of fee gous with the rector of the church officiating.
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Northrop
VSS
Golden Will Street
Golvant Vili Street
Newtown
Iwod
Norvarep
Ciara Ib
Morthrop
Whreiher
William NL
Eurodive
Mary Fa Fairhd
Eteiaine
Elitr
Reds Reach China Followed by Threats and Commands
Scant readable text describes Red forces advancing toward a river region in China with demands for the Chinese governor to surrender and permit Bolshoi-style commands in the province. The obscured report hints at allied or foreign influence and possible threats of escalation.
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Rincer Trantiee
LE River
Ties
Thui
Stony Coast
TH. Yailtig
Government meat sale eyed for Bridgeport market
City housewives may buy government beef at about 20 percent below market prices if plans discussed at a City Hall meeting materialize. I M Baige and others from the supply office conferred with Captain Edward Mora and James A Warner on steps to place the meat on Bridgeport’s markets, likely through large retailers, with a carload minimum of 30,000 pounds. Officials noted strong public interest and praise from Hartford and New Haven officials for the program’s quality.
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Bridgeport
I. M. Baige
New York
Edward Mora
Chamber of Commerce
James A. Warner
Wilson
City Hall
Redorisk A. Clevelandy
Trearucer
Trublie
Bridgenart
Dtr
Baloo
Cosner
Holcomb
Kinsella
Hartford
New Haven
Cleveland Tata
Thirteen Damage Claims Heard By Committee
Thirteen claims for damages from falls on sidewalks were heard by the Wabing Committee of the Common Council. Damages sought ranged from a few dollars to $2,500, with hearings concluding last night.
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Ning
Tyne
Tme
Aaron
Margaret A. Smith
San Sleln
Euse Stelm
Alou Water Street
Stan Tell
Democrats Join GOP and Pass Treaty Reservation
Washington Feb 26 The Senate adopted the Republican reservation to the peace treaty by 68 to 4. It marked the first time a treaty qualification passed with Democratic managers’ acquiescence and broad cross party approval. Four Democrats opposed. the vote followed Liberal leaders’ withdrawal of opposition.
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Reed
Colby
Washington
Senate
Garbage Disposal Plant Asssessment Figures Disclosed
A historical notice details a $48 694 assessment related to a garbage disposal plant. The document references tax administration, valuation notes, and board actions, with additional figures including $40 000 and $27 000 cited in connection to property and equipment. It notes restrictions on nonessential purchases and mentions a broader agricultural policy context.
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Tax Commissionera
Pusay
Walivpmere
Opmomoament Fox
Litvinoff Receives No Official Overtures
Litvinoff, the Ruslan commissioner in Denmark, said he had received no official overtures for Rugwla after a supreme court decision. He noted a message from the Roguam Soviet government to Janda in Roumania and the Ukrainian soldier’s offer to Poland.
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Cup Anhagin
Denmark
Rugwla
Cautton
Soviet Peace Offers Reported Amid Conflicting Dispatches
Washington reports say Russia promises concessions toward a peace settlement with democratic reforms and debt terms, while Britain and others consider withdrawal from intervention. U S officials and London amid mixed messages debate if such proposals were officially conveyed.
Brewery Workers Get $4 Increase in Pay
In Soranion Pennsylvania workers at a local brewery are granted a weekly raise of four dollars. The measure applies to employees between certain hours and job classifications. The action reflects a broader wage adjustment affecting a portion of the workforce and mentions the Crown Ring naming and the impact on ongoing operations.
Edwards urges Bryan to join or oppose parties
Governor Edwards told a New Jersey audience that Democrats should work with Bryan or join the Prohibition Party to block “the counter” and urged Bryan to leave the party and embrace prohibition. He predicted the bill regulating manufacture and sale for prohibition purposes would pass the Senate soon and pledged swift approval if enacted.
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Prohibition Party
Edwards
Bryan
New Jersey
Spousa
Senate
Law's Delay and Expense Harmful to Poor Litigant
New York report by Charles Evans Hughes at a Legal Aid Society meeting argues that delay and expense deny the poor fair opportunity to assert rights, warning the issue could feed radicalism. He cites progress in New York City eradicating red tape but calls for a better system to appoint and supervise city marshals and improved judgment collection in municipal courts under direct court supervision and contracted oversight.
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New York
Charles If. Hughes
Air. Mughes
Rhode Island Rent Limit Proposal Draws Attention
A Rhode Island measure would curb rents by tying increases to 12 1/4 percent of assessed property value. The proposal targets profiteering concerns and was introduced amid ongoing legislative review today.
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Rhode Island
Inmuestoner
Rnenje
Lealelatupa
Trish Raiders Killed In Dublin Raid
In Dublin on February 24 two constables were killed during a raid by a raiding party targeting Mount Pleasant in County Cork. The attackers burned a telegraph line and used branches to shelter fire as barracks were pounded for over two hours. Early morning search failed to locate several missing men. authorities suspect the dead were part of the raiding party.
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Dublin
Mount Pleasant
County
Cori
Tapak
Spie
KILLED BY BLAZING TAR IN NEW YORK AREA
A chaotic explosion at the Nassau plant of the Brooklyn Union Gas company on the Rust River waterfront left Fah, a 26 year old man, and several others missing or dead as blazing tar engulfed workers. Rescue crews fought flames, sending a large storage tank into view as heavy smoke rose over the scene.
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Bix
Antett
Nassau
Braoklyn Unter, Gas Company
Rust River
Dlaz!ng of
Pulnta
Werth
Rakotsang Kennsay
Rebert M. Gowen
del Forest Aclo Telephone and Elegraph Company
Gowen
Trowen
New York Democrats Endorse Wet Plank In Platform
New York Democratic state convention adopted a platform opposing federal Prohibition and calling for rapid repeal of the eighteenth amendment. It urges immediate ratification of the peace treaty and League covenant, and supports state discretion to interpret the prohibition clause. The platform was approved unanimously with lively debate and enthusiastic cheers.
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Albany
N.Y
League of Nations
Declan
Linn
Schenery
Tewag Inter
William F. Thompson
Kings
At-Lnree
San Francisco
al Leon EB. Smith
Loris T Deshecker
Erla County
Elizabeth Margory
New York
Tarriet Mar Mis
Syracuse
Denmark to Join Quest for League of Nations Proposal
The league of nations reports unanimous approval of Denmark joining a proposed plan. Details are sparse. the note emphasizes Danish involvement and a parliamentary appointment process.
President Stands Pat On Threat to Recall Pact
Washington Feb 26 President Wilson in reply to British and French premiers adhered to his earlier decision that unless the terms of settlement are returned to the December 9 agreement he must seriously consider withdrawing the Versailles treaty and the French alliance from the Senate. The note and exchange were publicly released by the State Department tonight, outlining the stakes if the Adriatic settlement remains unchanged.
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Wilson
Adriatic
Senate
Loder
Jugo-Slavia
State Department
Entents
Germany
United Stated
France
Franco
Whitch
Millerané
Jiloyd Georns
Great Britain
United States
Prance
League of N
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Tremler Tustans
Italia
Italy
Susak Toy
Ratinor
League
Senesecchia
Wns
Trieste
Tha Serib
Purreiy Tuge
Tordon
Tals
Qbounls
Rive Grovee Koritze
Allies Send Answer to Wilson Protest
London dispatch reports the supreme council prepared a reply to President Wilson’s note on the status question. The draft was made without the presence of Lloyd George and Millerand and will be sent to Prestion for ratification.
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Milterand
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