Soviet Agent Martens Testimony at Federation Hearing
Washington hearings focus on Ludwig C. A. K. Martens linking him to the Russian Soviet federation as a supposed ambassador. Martens denied federation control over his actions and accused witnesses of political interference while advocating central committee resolutions.
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Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
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Packers reducing workers at large Chicago plants
Chicago and Kansas City packing houses cut staff after a drop in demand for canned meat both at home and abroad. Officials of the labor union report between 2,600 and 3,500 workers were laid off. Ogden Armour and others defend the move as a return to normal production following wartime hiring.
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Kansas City
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Police clamp down on gambling in St Paul raid
In St Paul police ordered a clamp on gambling after a Wal street raid this morning. Sixteen men were arrested at the location amid reports of additional Opnsnod activity. Local newspaper declarations claim further steps were ordered.
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St. Paul
Wal Street
Telegraphic Briefs Chronicle Global Events
A terse collection of notes from various regions reports political shifts in the United States and abroad. Items reference Western clearing and homesteading gains in Moscow communications developments in Russia and mentions of legal actions in Philadelphia. The briefing closes with a note on a public event and a social issue discussion.
Minnesota Nonpartisan conventions set for March dates
The Nonpartisan League state convention will meet in St Paul March 24 and 25 to endorse state office candidates in Minnesota. The Working People's Nonpartisan Political League will hold its convention at the same time, with both ratifying each other’s endorsements. A mass meeting of farmers and labor is planned for March 26 to ratify the two endorsements.
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Revolt Ends in Honduras Amid Government Claim
Honduran government forces reportedly drove rebels from Denil thirteen miles north of the Nicaraguan frontier after rebels crossed the border. President Chamorro of Nicaragua warned enemies of Honduras that arms would not be allowed on Honduran soil.
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Miceragu Icaragug
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Nicaragua
Denil
Twelve Injured In Rail Wreck In Minneapolis
Twelve people were injured in a railroad wreck near Minneapolis on February 1. Three passengers reportedly suffered serious injuries, with additional victims requiring hospital care. The crash disrupted service and prompted an emergency response from local authorities.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Asgrith's Viefney Ts British Surprise
Fragmentary text describes a surprising event involving Asgrith and a figure named Viefney Ts. The source mentions a British surprise and a location or situation unclear due to damaged text. No clear dates, places, or affiliations are readable.
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Asgrith
Educators Converge to Combat Bolshevism in Schools
In Cleveland a Bolshevism warning and school funding plea dominated a national meeting of educators linked to the National Education Association. Delegates backed W. C. Bay of Teachers College urging Congress to pass the Smith-Towner education bill and secure annual federal school appropriations of 100,000 dollars.
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Ohio
Wea
W. C. Bay
Teachers College
Columbia University
Smith Towner
Democrats of New York Hold Informal State Convention
Albany February 12 Democrats of New York state held an unofficial convention to name delegates and alternates to the national convention and to adopt a platform. The big four were expected to go uninstructed including Governor Smith and prominent New York figures. A plank on reconsidering ratification of the federal prohibition amendment was discussed.
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New York State
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William Church Caborn
Putnam
Elizabeth IV. Colbert
Elizabeth Marbury
New York
Committee On
Dakota News Editor Sanders Takes New Duties
Mr. Sanders, a well known Dakota editor since age fourteen, begins new duties February sixteen. He remains in charge of the editorial policy and page at the Aberdeen News after moving from Sioux City Journal. He has owned and worked on papers in Nebraska Kansas Colorado Montana Iowa and South Dakota. His work is described as constructive.
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Dakotas
Nebraska
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Iowa
South Dakota
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Robbers Taken In Mill City Case Sees Arrests
Minneapolis police arrested Charles Hens and Joe Russell as they tried to board a Great Northern train. Officers found two suitcases with clothing jewelry and liquor and linked them to a midnight burglary at C. L. Chase residence in South Minneapolis. The suspects confessed and named the crime location, facing charges.
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Minn
Great Northern
J. P. Little
C. L. Chase
South Minneapolia
Charles Hens
St. Paul
Joe Russell
Sandatone
Treaty Target in the Senate Broadside by Irreconcilables
Senate debate opens on a peace treaty with fierce opposition from irreconcilables led by Reed Missouri and Maryland and Freconcilable opponents. They brand the treaty as hate and destruction and treason serpent while a logge motion delays roll call and no decision on article ten.
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Pennsylvania
Feud erupts as socialists face disloyalty trial of five
Albany February 26 the sharpest clash between opposing counsel marked the trial before the assembly judiciary committee of five suspended socialist assemblymen charged with disloyalty. Waldman testified as defense cross examination featured claims of misrepresented sources and questions about a report by James O Neill. The committee subpoenaed the alleged report and struck remarks from the record. Waldman accused Speaker Sweet of a harsh, punitive stance toward the socialist delegation.
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Russia
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New York Call
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Socialist Party
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Mapleton Man Enters Race for Congress in Minnesota
St Paul Feb 26 Frank Simon of Mapleton filed for the Democratic renomination in the second district race. Republican contenders include Sree Cakes Mankato Albert Friek Ailem Fairmont and S. Z. Dues of New Ulm.
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Frank Simon
Mapleton
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Mankato
Albert FR
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Fairmont
Dues
New Ulm
Indemnity Relinquished Idea Echoed by Powers
From Peking advices report Dr Wellington Koo on a special mission to Paria and London has proposed relinquishing the Boxer indemnity balance. Several European powers reportedly encouraged the idea and one nation suggested using the fund to educate Chinese students abroad.
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Parin
Wellington Koo
Paria
London
Michigan Whiskey Rebellion Stirs Adriatic Dialogue Scene
Reported dialogue between McDonough and Dalrymple centers on a confrontation amid the so called Michigan Whiskey Rebellion. Major A Dalrymple arrives in Chicago after Iron River clashes, vowing action and presenting wine samples and plots to officials as proof of illicit activity.
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Iron River
Michigan
Leo J. Grove
al Mqnor
Stain
Washington
Myron Walker
Grand Rapids
Busines
Syndicalism Threat in French Railway Strike Warns of Broader Upheaval
February 26 report from Paris notes syndicalist pressure aiming to widen a Paris rail strike. Strike leaders push demands for universal railway mobilization as workers walk out across the Paris Lyon and Mediterranean system. Suburban service disrupted with Bastille line sections closed and most trains unable to reach destinations.
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Paris
Lyon
Mediterranean
Echo de Paria
Lee Sanapadsteaail
Want Railway Bill Vetoed
Representatives of the railroad brotherhoods visited the White House to urge President Wilson to veto the compromise railroad bill They were joined by the Farmers national council which provided written arguments Secretary Tumulty agreed to present the memorials and documents to the President The memorial argues the bill violates the fundamentals of government by preserving rate setting power for railroad owners and workers seek a veto
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Railroad Brotherhoods
White House
Wison
Farmers’ National Council
Tumulty
Education Secretary Positioned in Cabinet Change
Cleveland obituaries note a February placement of a secretary in the cabinet, highlighting a political shift.
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