Berry Named U S Olympic Star Prospect In Philadelphia Bookbindery
The article identifies Howard Berry of the University of Pennsylvania as a rising star poised to replace Jim Thorpe in the American Olympic team at Antwerp. Berry, whose father runs a Philadelphia bookbindery, spends much of his time working there.
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Howard Berry
University of Pennsylvania
United States
Antwerp
Jim Thorpe
Berry
Philadelphia
Barry
Daniels reveals policy split on foreign honors for U.S. naval officers
Secretary Daniels told a senate sub committee that he and Rear Admiral Sims diverged on accepting foreign decorations during the war. Sims favored such honors while Daniels opposed them and later said he would not back a permanent promotion for Sims. He cited Sims' praise of Britain and disparagement of the United States, including remarks about the Irish race.
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Washington
Senate
Daniels
Sims
Daniel
Admiral Sims
United States
Sale of largest fleet of former German ships planned
Washington February 7 details of the sale of 30 former German passenger ships seized by the government were outlined by the Shipping Board. On Thursday chairman Payne will offer to sell the liners including the Leviathan and George Washington to the highest bidder. The ships valued between 30 and 40 million dollars may be sold in blocs with emergency call rights reserved by the war department.
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Shipping Board
Payne
Leviathian
George Washington
President Wilson
France
Martha Washington
Europe
Wilson
War Department
New York
South America
Wage talks with railroad unions extend into next week
Washington February 7 wage increase negotiations between Director General Hines and 2 000 000 union railroad employees extend into next week as several important differences remain. Union leaders met again but had not signed the proposition while both sides guard proposals and local unions urge action to address high living costs amid foreign exchange concerns.
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Washington
Hines
Union
Mr. Hines
Grand Jury Targets Graft in Grain in Northwest
Spokane reports a U S grand jury finds Max H Houser of Portland connected with United States Grain Corp used his former grain company holdings for immense personal profit. It urges Justice Department action across wheat centers and a presidential price fix on stored grain with carry charges.
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Spokane
Wash
Max H. Houser
Portland
Ore
United States Grain Corporation
United States
Houser
United States Grain Corporation For
Northwest
Department of Justice
Thelma Finn Emerges as Pacific Coast Swim Star
Thelma Finn of Los Angeles wins the Pacific coast women's 220 yard championship and draws praise as a future national contender. A local swimming instructor mentors her and predicts she will become the greatest crawl stroke exponent in the United States.
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Pacific Coast
Thelma Finn
Los Angeles
United States
Death toll rises from olives at Memphis luncheon
In Memphis Tennessee on February 7 the death of Max E. Vankinson raised the toll from ptomaine poisoning after attendees at a Thursday luncheon ate canned ripe olives. Mrs Vankinson the hostess and three guests died, another guest is seriously ill. Authorities linked the olives to a brand linked to 14 deaths in Detroit.
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Memphis
Tenn
Max E. Vankinson
Detroit
Universal military training plan eyed despite high cost
Washington reports that adopting a universal training program would cost about 130 million dollars yearly. Representative Kahn notes estimates for 600000 trainees and a four month period would push total to around 4131 million, arguing the expense is justified as defense against war.
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Kahn
Wyomingite
Washington
Senate
California
House Military Committee
Sete Recentenc Ees
United States
Names of Huns Allies Demand Make Bigbook
Paris reports the foreign office issued the official extradition list with no comment. The covering note and response by Baron Von Lerserners to the list were not published. A paper bound book of more than appears on page five.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Baron von Lerserners
Secretary Lane Leaves Cabinet After Seven Years
Wilson accepts the resignation of Franklin K. Lane effective March 1 after nearly seven years as secretary of the interior. Lane cites a need to seek other duties after 41 years in public life. Wilson expresses wishes for Lane’s future success and mentions possible successor Alexander Oglesang of Gattfernte.
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Wilson
Alexander Oglesang
Gattfernte
New York Begins Snow Removal After Severe Storm
New York and Boston report easing conditions as sun returns. Volunteers join city crews to clear snow and ice, with elevated service restored and surface cars running. Suburban railways recover slower while bay ships resume entry.
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New York
Cheyenne Council Seeks Ice Franchise in New Chamber
The Cheyenne city council will meet tomorrow at 10 in the new County and City building to consider a resolution granting T. J. Cahill and Cal Holliday a franchise to sell artificial ice and to cut ice on city lakes. Public opposition is expected and the measure must per state law lay over one week before final passage.
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Cheyenne
New County and
T. J. Cahill
Cal Holliday
Messrs. Holliday and Cahill
Two Holdups Cracked In Cheyenne By Police
James Tracey and H Merritt, soldiers from Fort Russell, were arrested by Police Sergeant Jack McFarland and George Carroll at 11 45 pm after two highway robberies on Cheyenne streets at 8 30 and 11 o clock. En route to City Hall with prisoners they frightened three automobile thieves from a Ford stolen from in front of the gymnasium.
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James Tracey
H. Merritt
Fort Russell
Jack McFarland
Geo. Carroll
Cheyenne
City Hall
Bandits Open Fire On Payroll Car Near Forbes Mine
In Trinidad Colorado three masked bandits ambushed a payroll car delivering 2,500 to the Forbes mine of Rocky Mountain Fuel. Jake Jacovitz was shot and seriously wounded while Albert Taylor deputy sheriff and marshal at Forbes was shot in the leg. The bandits fired from an arroyo as the auto turned off Aguilar road.
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Trinidad
Colo
Jake Jacovitz
Albert Taylor
Forbes
Taylor
Rocky, Mountain Fuel Company
Aguilar
Wilson letter on peace treaty reservations sparks Senate talk
A January 26 letter from President Wilson renewing opposition to Republican Article 10 reservations fueled Democratic Senate discussions on how to proceed when ratification comes again. No final program was set, but Democrats agreed to back reopening debate while seeking acceptable compromises.
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Wilson
Senate
United States
Viscount Grey
Hitchcock
Widecock
Lodge
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