Actress claims two million field estate for alleged son
Peggy Marsh, a rich Milan actress, seeks two fifths of a 5 million trust for her son Henry Anthony in Chicago superior court. The fund was left to Henry Field by his grandfather Marshall Field. The Field family does not deny the boy is Henry Field's illegitimate son.
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Peggy Marsh
Henry Anthony
Henry Field
Superior Court
Chicago
Field
Marshall Field
United States objects to Adriatic settlement plan
The United States expressed a decided objection in a note to allied governments against a settlement of the Adriatic that conflicts with the Versailles treaty and Wilson's 14 points. The U S urged not to be forced into the settlement without consultation and warned it may withdraw from relief unity if peace terms violate self determination. The next step depends on allied premiers' reply.
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Wilson
Fiume
Washington, Tech
Associated Press
United States
White House
Viume
Adriatic
Jugo- Slavia
Washington
Wilson-Lansing
Allies condemn Dutch stance over ex Emperor William
London reports a note from Allied governments criticizing the Dutch refusal to hand over the former Emperor William. They describe his continued presence near the German frontier as a dangerous intrigue and a mortal danger that endangers the Allies’ security and legal rights.
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London
Holland
William
Strike Clause of Legislation Again Changes Labor Provisions
Washington reports late today that a final agreement on railroad reorganization legislation was reached by House and Senate conferees. The revised labor section pivots on strike prevention, replacing a five board plan with a mechanism allowing representatives of workers and employers to adjust disputes when a strike threatens interstate commerce.
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Washington
House
Senate
Cummins
Idwa
Hines
Federal Board
Allies reject German demand for Leipsic trial at bar
London reports the Allied reply to Germany's January 25 note. The Allies call the Leipsic trial proposal comparable to Article 228 of the peace treaty and say they will refrain from intervening in the court's procedures. They cite Germany's claimed inability to fulfill treaty obligations.
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London
Leipsic
Germany
Truth Distorted in Petty Plan to Discredit Wilson
The House hearings on war expenditures reveal a heated dispute over aircraft production and a government railroad project tied to John D. Ryan. Republicans call the program a riot of waste while Democrats accuse sensationalism. The Lake Crescent route controversy centers on private rail interests and Ryan’s role.
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Sue Nilwaukee
Lake Crescent
Washington
Oregon
Northwest
Providence Journal
House
Frear
Magee
Lea
Milwaukee
John D. Ryan
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Ryan
Milwaukee Road
Lake Pleasant
Political ethics aired in Newberry trial in Michigan
In Grand Rapids on February 16 the Newberry trial featured a detailed airing of political ethics in Flint Michigan. A Justice Department investigator introduced pretrial affidavits from three defendants, while Thomas J. Halligan testified about campaign tactics for a senator.
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Michigan
Newberry
Grand Rapids
Mich
Flint
Department of Justice
Thomas J. Halligan
Fred Henry
Cahill and Holliday Granted Ice Harvest Rights
Joe Cahill and Cal Holliday won the exclusive right to cut ice on Cheyenne lakes for 15 years by a city council majority. They must build an artificial ice factory to serve domestic trade and may not allow others to harvest ice during the contract.
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Cahill & Holliday
Cheyenne's
Joe Cahill
Cal Holliday
McInerney
Hirsig
Taylor
Montana bars alcohol for human use despite federal ruling
Helena Montana Feb 16 Patients cannot be given prescriptions for intoxicating liquors in Montana Attorney General Ford ruled today. Distribution of alcoholic liquor of any kind for human consumption is barred in Montana in spite of the federal ruling permitting its use for medicinal purposes he stated.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Ford
He Teald
New Heads of Union Pacific Endorse Arbitration
Denver Feb 16 Compulsory arbitration of railroad labor disputes was urged by C R Gray president of the Union Pacific during an inspection tour. He also backed recent raises for railroad workers and said federal operation benefits would remain after lines revert to owners, expecting a return by March 1.
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Union Pacific
Denver
C. R. Gray
Union Racifrie
Mr. Gray
Gray
Dempsey Words in Dispute Over Draft Exemption
Mrs. Maxime Dempsey, former wife of boxing champion Jack Dempsey, retracted harsh statements. She previously claimed Dempsey pressured her to sign draft exemption papers and threatened her with harm. She later apologized, saying she was crazy and that she regards Dempsey as a big, wonderful boy.
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Maxime Dempsey
Jack Dempsey
Jack
American meat trade ruined by depreciation value foreign exchange
Feb 16 Chicago The export trade of the meat packers the largest single industry in America has practically ceased due to the foreign trade situation. Last calendar year pork exports exceeded 2.5 billion pounds while beef exports had ceased earlier and pork exports have almost stopped in the past month. England has seven months’ supply. Germany cannot offer acceptable currency. Holland and France sales have largely ceased.
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Chicago
America
Institute of American Packers
Germany
Holland
France
Colorado Begins To See Decrease Of Flu Epidemic
Feb 16 Deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported by the bureau of health show a 50 percent drop from a week ago with twelve deaths. City public schools reopen after closure and the University of Colorado resumes work as state officials say the worst may be over and another week should end the crisis similar to 1918-19.
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Denver
Bureau of Health
University of Colorado
Colorado
London Reacts To Wilson Peace Note On Adriatic Question
London circles warm to the surprise Wilson note as a bold move in peace talks. Initial readings cast it as an ultimatum pressuring the Allies to accept December terms, with later reports softening positions. Premier Millerand promises optimism while papers shout Bomb shell headlines and Parliament debates expect America’s influence.
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London
Associated Press
Wilson
Adriatic
Wilson - Lansing
Lansing
George Washington
France
Council of the Allies
America
Washington
Downing Street
Millerand
Parliament
Leasing Bill Referred to Interior for Review
A Washington telegram reports President Wilson has referred the land leasing bill to the Interior Department for examination and report. Secretary Lane has approved the bill’s main features, though the action may delay final signing for a few days.
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Washington
Wilson
Department of the Interior
Lane
Feaures
Carpentier Tied Up Until 1921, Brady Claims
William A. Brady says Charles Cochran owns contracts granting the English promoter Carpentier's services until February 15 1921, making a world heavyweight bout with Jack Dempsey unlikely. Brady claims the documents include Carpentier and manager Descamps.
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New York
William Fox
Georges Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
William A. Brady
Charles Cochran
Brady
Wearilowe Senate Debates Peace Treaty with New Reservation Offer
The Senate reopened the Versailles peace treaty fight with a renewed debate led by irreconcilables Senator McCormick and Senator McGumber. Hitchcock accused Republicans of obstruction while Democrats accused Republicans of demanding surrender as the ratification dispute resumes with Lodge’s motion to modify reservations.
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Washington
Senate
Versailles
McCormick
Illinois
North Dakota
Hitchcock
Lodge
Trial jury swells as 210 defendants await Bisbee deportations
In Ariz at Tombstone the first group of 210 defendants is drawn for the 1917 Bisbee deportations with 1 130 total jurors across four venues. A. A. Worsley acts as special prosecutor replacing County Attorney Robert N. French who takes leave due to a serious health issue. French plans to travel to Los Angeles as juror selection expands with new venires of 100 daily and continued examination of jurors.
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Tombstone
Ariz
Wootten
A. A. Worsley
Tuscon
Robert N. French
French
Los Angeles
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Mrs. Maxine Dempsey
Englad
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Carpentier
McGumber
Harry E. Wootten
Talesman
Pattee
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