Plans To Stage New Death In Chicago Jail Yard
Chicago February 19 Sheriff Charles W Peters ordered a public execution of Smiling Jack O’Brien seen as a crime deterrent amid public opinion pressure. State’s Attorney Hoyne warned the plan violates the law and should not involve prisoners watching the hanging.
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Chicago
Jack” O'Brien
Crinine
Wie
Charles W. Peters
Gertrude Love Britton
Peters
Charles Peters
Jack’ O'Bivien
Micclas Hoyne
Hoyne
Tearance
Velers
Hichard Burke
O'Brien
Adler
Peter
Herman W. Adler
Robert Gault
Northwestern University
The
United Press Today
Oklahoma Delegates Go Uninstructed at State Conventions
Oklahoma delegates to the Republican National Convention were uninstructed on the presidential nomination by the party and district conventions. The Claremore district and McAlester/First district meetings issued a Lowden pledge while Hammon was named national committeeman. Resolutions attacked the Wilson administration and endorsed full voting citizenship, condemning prison clemency and supporting peace treaty views.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Peb
Joahe L. Hammon
Oklahoma
Claremore
Trank O. Lowden
McAlester
Wilson Administration
Robertagn
Falla
Beonto Lodge
Hie
Neblons
Regan
Benator Bodae
Wilson
Mirat
Conva
Bho
Debs on Ticket for Socialist Presidential Nomination
Lansing Michigan February 20 Petitioning groups have filed sufficient signatures to place Eugene V Debs on the presidential preference primary ballot as a Socialist candidate. The primary is scheduled for April 0.
Enock Arden Divorce Case Settled in Brooklyn Court
John C Mes an American soldier deemed dead returned to find his wife remarried and was granted a decree of divorce in Brooklyn Supreme Court Ellen served with a machine gun company of the 7th division. He was wounded and left for dead but later picked up and sent to a hospital.
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New York
John C. Mes
Brooklyn Supreme Court
Ellen
B7th
Kenyon to Back Women’s Bureau Bill in Labor Dept Plan
Senator Kenyon plans to introduce and back legislation urged by the League of Women Voters at a Chicago meeting. The proposed bill would create a women’s bureau under the Department of Labor, within the education and labor committee chaired by Kenyon.
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Washington
Keneyon Hue
League of Women Voters
Chicago
Department of Labor
Tom 'S
Committee of Edurcation and Labor
Kenyon
Madden Offerive Substitute Bill
The Madden substitute bill would let the cabinet open an inquiry into a president’s ability to perform duties after six weeks of incapacity or six weeks abroad. If a majority of cabinet members determine inability, the vice president would assume powers until the cabinet declares removal of the disability. The plan avoids Supreme Court or constitutional amendment and dates to March 4, 19%.
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Washington
Madden
Iinois
Eas
Ohin
Supreme Court
Wilson
Germany Pleased by Allied Note on War Crimes Trials
Berlin reports a foreign office statement that Entente recognition of Germany’s stance on surrendering war crime defendants strengthens the cabinet. Officials caution against overestimating diplomatic victory while awaiting fuller testimony to supplement scant extradition evidence. A passage about prior verdicts and new trials was omitted, drawing mixed reactions from Pan German and conservative presses.
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Berlin
Germany
Ciiye
Supreme Council
London
Entente
Aspen
Dpan-Germanie Press
Oh Togetialt
Alleged lone bandit arrested in mail train robbery case
Omaha detective J M Coble reports the suspect traced by a revolver number after the Overland Limited mail car robbery near Lake City. The alleged bandit, said to be a former county official, allegedly robbed $200 006.
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Omaha
Neh
Tao
Union Pacifly
Datt Lake City
Perteltico Inspeetor
J. M. Coble
Arthur FF
Olson
Toho Oglen
Eounaylouula
Pomllomticng
Coble
Olwon
Gerwon
Germans threaten fines for promoting strikes in Berlin region
Berlin reports a decree by General Noske ordering penalties up to 50 000 marks for individuals who incite or aid strikes that affect production or distribution. The measure targets those urging work stoppages across Berlin and Brandenburg.
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Berlin
Wilson Finishes Note to Allies on Adriatic Settlement
President Wilson completed a brief reply to the supreme council on the Adriatic dispute and sent it to acting Secretary Path for Europe. Reports say he drafted it alone, without outside advice, and plans to keep the correspondence private until the issue is settled. London and Paris commentary note American expectations and reactions to allied responses.
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Workington
Pet
Wilson
Supreme Council
Adriatic
Path
Tts
Europe
State Department
Moon
White House
Supreme Ecuountls
London
Paris
Washington
Council of Premiers
America
Pruc Ueal
Pall Mall Gazette
Evening Standard
United States
Daily Mall
The
London Times
Viscount Grey
Supreme Allied Council
Mir
Jugo-Slavia
Pertinux
Beho de Paris
France
England
Even & Loans
John W. Davie
Wilson note hampers Adriatic settlement and stirs Italian politics
Rome reports that President Wilsons note provoked strong Senate opposition to European meddling and could delay Italy's Adriatic settlement and internal reforms. Observers say it may unite Italian factions behind Prime Minister Nitti amid ongoing talks with Jugo-Slavs. In Washington a looming oil leasing bill faces action before midnight February 25 to avoid automatic passage.
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Senate
Rome
Wilsons
Senate Oo
United States
Corriere D'italia
Wilben
Sie
Twhin
Nitti
Adriatic
Presa
Thse
Wen
Italy
Promlent
Washington
Wilson
Lenroot Reservation Means Break in League
Winnipeg reports that the Lenroot reservation threatens to force Canada or the United States to withdraw from the League of Nations. Arthur Meighen, minister of the interior, told the Winnipeg board of trade that a league without voting power would be a sham and unacceptable.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canada
United States
League of Nations
Arthur Dreighen
Interior
Winnipeg Board of Trade
League Without
One Ship For A Dollar From Government Sale
The port department approved a nominal sale today as the steamer Penobscot, a three year old vessel valued at $400000, was sold to the government for $1. Secretary Daniels informed Deputy Mates Commissioner Wallis and President Wilson signed the transaction. The Penobscot, now at Norfolk navy yard, will replace the police boat patrol after 27 years of service in New York harbors.
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New York
Peb
Polied Department
Labor to Fight Rail Road Bill Amid Union Unity Doubts
Washington reports labor plans to oppose the MCC Cummins railroad control bill with a united front. Samuel Gompers signs a letter to President Wilson urging a veto if passed, while unions press wage demands and resist government regulation. Rail executives meet officials to discuss return and pay.
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Washington, D.C. Med
American Federation of Labor
Hines
Gompers
Wilson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation
B. M. Jewell
Congress
House
Senate
Labor
Riilroad
Democrats Claim Move On Presidential Disability Amendment
Washington February 30—Representative Jess of Ohio introduces a presidential disability amendment to the constitution and urges a judiciary committee study of the issue. Democrats view the move as political posturing while Volstead backs full inquiry. A two thirds vote in both houses would be required for the amendment.
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Washington
Jess
Ohio
House
Ens
Ho Judiciary Committee
Volstead
Minnesota
Judiciary Committee
Feng
Turks Ordered to Respect All Americans in Asia Minor
A teletype from Angora reports Mustapha Kemal Pasha directing Turkish forces in Asia Minor to protect Americans. It notes Marash civilians and property were spared during recent fighting and that Americans there are safe and thriving.
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Constantinople
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Asia Minor
Angora
Anatolia
Marash
Campaign by Airplane Opens in Oklahoma Races
Muskogee Okla Reb 20 A A Soil of Tulsa announces a speaking campaign by airplane for the republican nomination. He will address conventions at Claremore and McAlester about 160 miles apart this afternoon after renting a plane to keep engagements.
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Soil
Tulsa
Repubcan
Small
Claremore
McAlester
Employment service reports millions of jobs found
Washington reports the United States employment service has found work for more than six million people since January 1918. Director General Densmore announced a summary noting over nine million applications for jobs and employer labor requests exceeding fourteen million during the two years of operation.
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Washington
United States Employment Service
Densmore
Bureau
Hibor
Hines Plans Retirement Around May First
Washington reports Rail Director Hinex hopes to retire from the railroad administration about May 1 and enter private law practice. He notes no fixed date yet but aims to reach liquidation of railroad return to private control within 60 days and turn over the remaining work to a successor.
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Washington
Hinex
Railroad Administration
New French President Honors Dead and Wounded Soldiers
Paris reports President Deschanel paid his first official visit to Bagneux cemetery to honor dead French soldiers and laid a palm on the monument. He then visited Val De Corane hospital where wounded soldiers are treated. Deschanel presided over his cabinet meeting this morning.
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Paris
Deschanel
Bagneux
Hen
France
Val de Corane
M. Descanel
School Opened for Women Voters in Chicago
Chicago February 19. A school for women voters opened today under the League of Women Voters to teach citizenship and voter duties. Lectures on citizenship will be given and the program will run for one week.
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Chicago
Deschanel Refuses Cabinet Resignation Demand
Parla reports Premier Millerand offered his entire cabinet's resignation to new president Paul Deschanel. Deschanel, who just assumed office, rejected the offer and asked Millerand and the ministers to keep their posts.
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Parla
Millerand
Paul Deschanel
Deschanel
Drainage plans eyed for reclaiming valuable land
Sioux Falls South Dakota February 19 Extensive tile drainage work is proposed in preliminary surveys by Minnehaha county farmers. Projects near Buttle and Crooks receive county agent and state engineer aid as officials indicate the effort will save farmers money by drying tracts repeatedly underwater and worthless for crops.
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Sioux Falls
Minnehaha County
Buttle
Crooks
Bela Kun Moved From Stockerau To Vienna Hospital
Bela Kun former Hungarian communist dictator was moved to a Vienna hospital from Stockerau where he had been staying. His removal followed objections from local inhabitants to his presence in the village.
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Vienna
Bela Kun
Hungary
Stockerau
Standard Oil to raise pay in Indiana
Eleven thousand employees of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana will get an 11.1 percent wage raise on March 1. At the same time all shift workers switch to an eight hour day six day week schedule. The plan was approved by an employees' council.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Council Staten
Aerial flivver makes initial trial flight in College Point
The 695 pound monoplane, 19 feet long with a 29 feet nine inch wingspan, performed a successful snowfield flight before engineers and aviation experts. Powered by a two wheel under motor it carried 863 pounds and stayed aloft for several minutes.
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College Point
Temporary injunction blocks sale of German liners
A district supreme court judge granted a temporary injunction to stop the sale of the ex German passenger liners offered by the Shipping Board. Hearings will decide if the injunction becomes permanent. Government opponents and advocates debated ownership and valuation, with legislators preparing possible measures to curb transfers to foreign flags.
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Washington
Keb
Aveccinio Justice Halley
District Supreme Court
William St Fleurst
Bailey
Congress
Senate Commerce Committee
Raymond Jr. Stevens
Shipping Board
Maj
John York
Chicago
Stevens
Payne
Hearst
Air. Hearst
Tombstone Prepares for High Profile Kidnapping Trial
Tombstone Arizona February reports court activityLimited signs of life around the courthouse as deputies rush to summon jurors for a high profile kidnapping trial involving 1000 workers from Bisbee The lengthy process requires travel across borders and deserts to assemble the jury in the first Bisbee case.
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Tombstone
Ariz
Binbee
Paradise
Lucky
Arizona
Insane Janitor Holds Off Police In Chicago
Otto Denlee a 45 year old janitor barricaded himself in a basement room of a department building and fired a shotgun at officers who tried to arrest him. Tenants said he claimed ownership after an influenza attack and cut the heat, threatening them with a revolver. The owner had given 15 days notice before the incident.
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Chicago
Otto Denlee
Abepariment
Denice
Bloody strike riots in Italy near Genoa reported
A Rome dispatch dated Wednesday reports serious fighting between workmen and troops in the Genoa industrial region with many casualties. The unrest followed announcements of wage reductions by owners causing workers to protest.
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London
Genoa
Nene
Rome
Hitchcock Treaty Seen In Campaign As Elections Near
Washington reports Senator Hitchcock claims the peace treaty will enter the campaign. Democratic leaders expect debate over Article X and withdrawal to persist, while Lodge signals possible amendments and pacing of the issue against Republican convention strategy.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Wilson
Senate
Lodge
Senator Lodge
Congress
United States
League of Nations
Rail wage safeguards in revised railroad reorganization bill
The revised measure guarantees no wage reductions before September 1 and protects rail lines regaining control March 1 from rate cuts by state commissions without Interstate Commerce Commission approval. It aims to stabilize the industry though wage and rate increases are not prohibited. The House plans early Saturday consideration. a final vote is anticipated before adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Conference
Barkley
Kentucky
Red agent to U S caught in England
A Bolshevik agent en route to the United States was arrested in England. The Morning Post reports the agent carried advice and instructions to comrades in America contained in a letter from Hu acharin of the Moscow based committee for the Internationale. The letter outlined a program for world revolution.
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U.S
England
London
Armerica
United States
Hucharin
Committee For the Internationale
Moscow
World Revoluton
Kansas Railway Workers to Seek Higher Wages
Kanssas rail and way shop laborers plan to file a formal complaint with the court of industrial relations as soon as railroads return to private ownership. The move follows a conference between Judge Clyde Red and A H L Martin head of the local Union Pacific and Rock Island unions.
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Topeka
Kup
Kansan
Court of Industrial Relations
Clyde Red
Industrial Court
A. HL Martin
Union Pacific
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