Gale Batters Atlantic Coast Shipping Disabled at Rockaway
A storm wrecks the Prince Anne of the Old Dominion off Rockaway BeachLong Island with passengers and crew saved as the vessel drifts near shore. Hotels and seaside structures suffer severe damage along Rockaway and Coney Island with Brooklyn hotels flooded and docks damaged, threatening coal transport and port operations.
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Ite
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Newfare
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Coney
Stelburne
Drighton Beach
Boadright
Dalkhead
Virginia Capes
Perth Amboy
Rockaway Beach
Sid Wozens
Final A E F Losses Report Mixed With Inaccurate Totals
War department officials released a revised tally of United States forces losses, detailing killed, died of wounds, died of disease, died from accident and other causes, wounded in action, and those returning to duty. The figures include hundreds of thousands in various categories, with notes that only a small portion were listed as missing or returned to action.
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War Department
Germans Attack French Crowd at Giorwita Bilesta
Reports from Giorwita Bilesta near Ratibor describe violent anti French disturbances as crowds attacked French officers with sticks and stones upon arrival of troops. Poles awaiting French troops were beaten, flags torn, and flowers offered to troops were destroyed.
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Newberry Candidacy Case Echoes Across Grand Rapids
Indicted Newberry elections conspiracy trial resumes in federal court with witness Moore testifying. Moore, who pleaded guilty to four counts, traced a 1914 trip to Detroit and Marquette tied to Frank Emory and Paul King, detailing payments and letters to railroad men and workers. He also linked George Murray and others to distribution of materials and funds.
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Wlen K. Moore
Beauty
Federal District
Moore
Hoe
Nolo Teotendere
Grand Rapid
Detroit
Floyd
Paul King
Upper Peninsula
Newberry
Emory
King
Newberry Camrad
Marquette
Clifford Bibben
Frank C. Dalley
Jack Murray
George Murray
Port Huron
Alex Murray
Saginawa
Steal Bonds Worth Ninety Thousand Dollars
News brief from Wall Street reports a theft of bonds valued at $90,000 from James R. Deering’s office after the outer door was opened by a safe combination and a forced exit through the battle door. This marks a second robbery in as many days in the financial district. Other items note Denikine’s garrison capture near Odessa and Roumanian troop withdrawals in Hungary, plus U S relief worker killings, Thurston the magician’s father killed, flags over American graves in France, and flag duties on Memorial Day.
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New York
Bonda
James R. Deering
Wall Street
Yank Graves
Washington
Labor row pact nears as wage boards proposed
Washington reports a near consensus in both houses on a labor dispute settlement plan. The draft eliminates the senate anti strike clause and replaces it with wage boards including employees officials and the public to handle wage disputes.
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Washington
Labor Fights for Workers in Congress to Replace Corporations
Organized labor opens plans for aggressive political action in coming campaign. AFL leaders and labor groups pledge to back candidates who support workers measures while opposing anti labor legislation. They call for 200 workers and farmers in Congress to balance representation with lawyers, bankers, and trusts. The movement seeks to curb profits and push nationalization debates, with a view toward forming a third party.
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Steel Tmst
Sugar Trust
Lumber Trust
United States Congress
Virginia Governor Nominated to Interstate Commerce Board
President Wilson nominates former Virginia Governor Henry C. Stuart to the Interstate Commerce Commission to replace James S. Harlan. Louis Titus of San Francisco is named to the Shipping Board, succeeding Henry M. Robinson who resigned. Titus is a Republican.
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Washington
Henry C. Stuart
Virginia
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
James S. Harlan
Louis Titus
San Francisco
Shipping Board
Titus
Henry M. Robinson
Reds Routed at Odessa in Russian Volunteer Victory
Wireless dispatch from Odessa reports a major Russian volunteer army victory over Bolshevik forces. Reds under Generals Budenny and Dumenko driven from the Don. Volunteers seize 60 guns 150 machine guns and 8000 prisoners.
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Don
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Douimenko
Fashion Writer Warns Stout Women About Fringed Skirts
A Buffalo Express fashion writer advises stout readers to avoid long fringe skirts and kimono sleeves, warns fringe may accentuate a waddle, and urges modest hemlines. The piece discourages very short skirts, double‑breasted coats, and glossy black satin, recommending crepe de chine or matte fabrics and cautious tailoring for a slim, balanced silhouette.
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Buffalo Express
Fashion's Fancies and the Spring Wardrobe Trends
The article notes rising velveteen demand and widespread use of corduroys for nylons, with curled ostrich in millinery and eastern jewel tones. Short waists gain favor, monkey fur on sport costumes, turbans with eastern robes, and Paris color in undergarments. New blouses feature large revers, soft felt vivid sport hats, accordion plaiting in skirts, and the tricot corset from American manufacture blends fashion with practicality.
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Paris
Bracelets Return To Fashion In Paris Short Sleeves Era
Bracelets become a wardrobe essential as Paris style pushes short sleeves and lace trimmed gloves. Gold bangles are revived, modern imitations of jade tortoise shell and ivory appear, and old Roman and Etruscan designs inspire new copies. Indian beaten silver bracelets with single stones also trend for matching outfits.
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Paris
Angora Cloth Popular in Sport and Ready-to-Wear
Angora fabric gains fashion traction as skirts and scarves pair with satin or knitted silk. White and light colors lead, darker tones appear in broad stripes. Angora offers warmth for sports wear, from scarves and frocks to sport outfits, expanding into ready-to-wear for winter resort wear.
Bolsheviks Advance Across Europe and in Japan
Reports from Tokyo and Paris detail Bolshevik gains and allied responses. A Japanese relief expedition seeks to aid 200 prospectors trapped on Sakhalin as mining and petroleum plants are attacked. France eyes recognition of the Soviets. Millerand travels to London to press peace with the Reds. In Odessa Bolshevik troops claim victory as Esthonia allows General Yudeniteh to depart with staff after surrendering 250 million marks.
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Yudeniteh
Paterson Plans 200 New Two Family Homes Project
Paterson New Jersey on February 9 announced a plan to build 200 two family frame homes to ease congestion. A mayoral committee estimates a $1.5 million cost, with each house about $6,000, rented fairly as part of a purchase price.
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N. J
Frank J. van Noort
Turkish Band Kills 2 Americans Near Aintay
Two YMCA representatives James Perry and Frank L. J. Johnson were killed in the Turkish brigands attack on an American relief convoy near Aintay. Earlier reports had listed three dead. later messages confirmed only Perry and Johnson as victims. The bodies had not been recovered.
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Washington
James Perry
Frank L. J. Johnson
Aintay
Syria
State Department
Riot of colors for spring adds seventy eight new shades
Feminine shoppers will face a distracting choice among 78 new American made color shades for spring wardrobes. New hues include a scintillating navy blue, musketeer, dark blue green, sponge and Arabian golden brown. Brooches regain popularity as points of light for dark dresses, and cape coats for spring loom as a likely trend with newly introduced models.
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Germany
Venice
Maynard to Fly Across U S 2000 Mile Flight
New York Feb 9 Lieut Belvin W Maynard the flying parson winner of the transcontinental air derby will depart Mineola N Y today for a 2000 mile flight across the country to aid army enlistments He will drop recruiting literature from the De Haviland 4 in the race he won Rumor says trade school pupils seek high wages and a youth to pay ratio. Longest Walk The longest distance in one day was 150 miles by Charles Rowell in 1882 Prince Troubetaty Russian sculptor in Hollywood claims vegetables give strength and shows feats of force to prove it.
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Belvin W. Maynard
Mineola
N. Y
de Havilant
Boston Transcript
Charles Rowell
Prince Paul Troubetaty
Hollywood
Cal
America
Tan
Anti Influenza Sample Offer By Mail
A postcard request gives you an antiflu sample free postage paid. The notice promises a small ointment for nostrils and claims it protects the air you breathe. Addressed to The Krew Pine Company in Waynesburg Penta.
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Waynesburg
Penta
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