Discord of views reveals railway dispute at cabinet rift
President Wilson faced a cabinet shakeup as Secretary Lansing's resignation was accepted amid a flare of letters exposing discord with Hines on railway control. The director general urged wage talks while foreseeing March federal control. workers threaten further action if demands fail.
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Ike
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Labor Tensions and Wilson Mediation Amid War Strike Threats
A threatened general strike by maintenance of way and step laborers could be averted if President Wilson accepts mediation. Widespread wage and cost of living data are cited, while congressional and League of Nations actions unfold. Senate doubts over Lodge reservations and renewed hopes for Russian policy shift color the period as political maneuvers continue.
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Alien C. Barker
Wilson
Barker
Jailed for odd courtship in England and America
The case centers on Walter Bart who pursued Aes Edi Chikman with repeated letters and threats after a rejected marriage proposal. Bart was jailed for twenty months for coercive conduct and threatening acts, including a dagger threat, with police involvement in England and Atlanta reports noting a policewoman arrest for drunkenness.
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Seed Sprout in Boy's Ear Stuns Bay Tex
A bizarre incident from Baytown Texas reports a seed sprouting in a boy's ear after a tree planting episode. Lieutenant Ray Brown piloted a machine near Moore. doctors treated the boy as specialists examined related sprouting seeds.
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Allied note urged Dutch asylum stance on ex-emperor William
A new allied note to Holland on extradition of former Emperor William will be dispatched. It appeals to the Dutch government not to create greater difficulties in Europe by insisting on asylum for the man called the author of the world’s troubles. The note offers no requests but hints at reopening negotiations. A separate note to Germany on extradition may be prepared. Paris reports France threatens blockade from March 1 if Germany fails to deliver 5,000,000 tons of coal promised under the peace treaty, claiming the pledges concern France and are independent of the allied commission.
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Bolshevik Threat In Odessa Targets British Warships
General Oborevitch, a 28 year old Bolshevik commander in Odessa, vowed to open fire on British warships within three days if they stay in the harbor. Rear Admiral A McCully, commanding U S naval forces, sent an officer ashore to verify Americans remain in Odessa. One American, Jacob T Rubin of Union Bank Milwaukee, along with three others named Barnet Young and Tate, were found. rubin refused to leave while others were not located. A list of Americans was given to General Abereriteh who promised no molestation.
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Death in Southern Storm Hits Georgia Towns
A fierce storm in South Georgia killed an entire white family and a ten year old Black girl, injuring two women and wrecking homes. Irwin and Mitchell counties bore the heaviest damage as the tornado force storm cut a 200 yard wide swath, damaging property across the region near Macon.
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Mitchell
New Secretary of Interior Named in Panama
Panama city reports Governor Perrigault, a Panamanian official with ties to Washington, was assassinated near the Costa Rican frontier. Details are scarce. Perrigault had become Panaman consul general in New York and chaired the shipping board since last August, succeeding Franklin K. Lane. The event follows Washington’s consideration of land seizures and cabinet changes.
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Sitt-Payne
Chicago
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New Payne
York City
Shipping Board
Payne to assume Interior post March first
John Barton Payne of Chicago, chosen by President Wilson to succeed Franklyn K. Lane as secretary of the Interior, has served as chairman of the Shipping Board. He will take over his new duties March 1.
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Chicago
Wilson
Franklin K. Lane
Toba Barton Payne
Franklyn K. Lane
Interior
Payne
War fund planned by 14 farm groups at Chicago meet
Chicago reporters say fourteen state farm associations will back a national war fund of about two million dollars to fight high living costs. The plan, discussed at a February 12 briefing, aims to finance scientific study of the food situation and bolster farmer consumer ties to lower farm food prices without harming farmer profits. Howard Leonard of the Illinois association stated goals include cost reduction through cooperative buying and marketing, not eliminating middlemen.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
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Eureka
Til
Dilnots Association
Fire menace at New York streets blocks fire access
New York on February 13 faces a fire menace described as the greatest in the city’s history due to snow and ice blocking streets. Fire Chief Kenton urged business leaders to reduce traffic on clogged roads after fire apparatus struggled to reach a blaze in lower Broadway.
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Kenton
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Proposes 5 Percent Beer Sale
Washington February 34 Representatives Ware of Pennsylvania announced plans to introduce a bill at the next Congress to amend the Volstead act allowing sale of 5 per cent beer. The move marks the first definite effort to modify the prohibition law.
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Houston Sees Bright Future Despite Indebtedness
Secretary Houston said the government will redeem the last floating indebtedness Monday and the treasury position looks bright. About 60 million in short term certificates remain. tax certificates total about 2.935 billion, but funds need not be provided. He praised reconstruction progress and noted Europe’s aid, plus planned domestic road and housing activity this year and next.
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Missing Girl Found After Six Months Dossier
Anna Marie Winter, six, abducted October 14 from Ottumwa Iowa, located with aunt Ella Buchanan on a Center Barnstead New Hampshire farm after Pinkerton pursuit across ten states. Warrants issued for Ella Buchanan Helen Maurine Winter and William Gregory. Child is daughter of Nicholas Winter, a wealthy farmer, who had entrusted her care after her mother’s death.
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First German Prisoner Captured by Yank Forces
Washington reports the first German prisoner taken by American forces. Adam Blazikowski and John Cochanski of Ironwood Michigan captured the mail carrier near Bures Meurthe and Moselle on the night of October 27 28 1917. The prisoner was wounded and on his way back to his company.
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James
Michigan
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Moselle
Mrs A B Pyke Named Delegate To National Democratic Convention
Mrs A B Pyke of Lakewood Ohio becomes one of two delegates from Ohio's Twenty second district and the first woman named as a delegate to the Democratic national convention to be held in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
High Court Hit Witness Links Newberry Case to Flint Mayor
A former Flint mayor testified in the Newberry election conspiracy case detailing a promise to sway Michigan’s supreme court to overturn an assault verdict in exchange for district support in the 1918 primary. The mayor, William McGeighan, said the deal was for Richard H. Pletcher and involved Paul King, Fred Castator, and Fred Henry.
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United States
Truman H. Newberry
Flint
Newberry
Michigan Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
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Supreme Court
Richard H. Pletcher
Michigan
Labor
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Newberry Campaign
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Detroit
Fred A. Henry
Pletcher
Secret ship sale denied by shipping board
Washington reports the shipping board presses ahead with public auctions Monday for former German passenger vessels despite opposition. No secret deal exists with the International Mercantile Marine, despite objections over its British connections.
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International Mercantile Marine
Woman Suffrage Ratified by Arizona Legislature
Arizona completes ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment. Both Senate and House adopt unanimous ratifying resolutions, making Arizona the thirty first state to ratify. Virginia delegates defeat the amendment after a favorable Senate action. The news also notes other items from the era including income tax collections in Chicago, Canada objecting to changes in the League of Nations covenant, and regional events in Europe.
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House of Delegates
Relief for cold and catarrh with Big's Cream Balm
An ad-style item touts Big's Cream Balm and Ely's Dream Balm as quick fixes for stuffed noses from colds or catarrh. It promises relief by soothing inflamed membranes and easing breathing, urging readers to buy from their druggist. The piece closes with a humorous census quote.
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