Last Stand for Esch Cummins Railroad Bill Approaches Vote
In Washington on February 21 factions in the House prepared for a final vote on the Esch Cummins compromise railroad bill. Democratic opposition centered on finances while labor groups and railroad brotherhoods protested wage terms. Federal control costs were estimated at 4.656 billion dollars as debate opened.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
White House
Railroad Administration
Esch
Interstate Commerce Committee
House
Spanish ministry resigns over failure to win support
Madrid February 21 The Spanish ministry resigns their posts due to inability to obtain enough parliamentary backing for appropriations and higher railroad rates. The report cites lack of support as the reason for the resignation. Admiral Nicholas Horthy is named regent of Hungary by the national assembly, Basle February 21.
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Basle
Nicholas Horthy
Hungary
National Assembly
Danish Sugar Shipments Target United States
Negotiations are under way to ship 20,000,000 pounds of Danish sugar to the United States, according to the National Tidende in Copenhagen dated February 21.
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Copenhagen
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New Angle on Ship Controversy in Wilson Parley
President Wilson disclosed a tentative Paris accord where the United States would pay a reparations sum to cover merchant tonnage losses minus the appraised value of seized German ships. In Washington, Associate Justice Bailey set Hearst's injunction bond at 10000 for blocking sale of 30 former German liners.
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Cleveland joins to raise women’s clothing output with weekly wages
Cleveland unions and manufacturers plan an industrial engineering survey to boost production and smooth the slack season in the women’s garment trade. Costs will be shared, and researchers seek to spread work year round and align orders to stabilize or lower prices.
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International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union
Meyer Perlstein
International Union Declared
Bandits take payroll at Saylor mine north Des Moines
Des Moines police report bandits locked the mine payroll vault at noon and escaped with about fifteen thousand dollars from the two weeks payroll at the Saylor mine seven miles north of Des Moines. The heist leaves investigators seeking clues and suspects in the early hours after the robbery.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Saylor
Tanker John D. Rockefeller Grounded At Tampico Harbor
Galerston Texas February 21 The tanker John D Rockefeller lies atop wreckage at the end of the south jetty seven to eight miles off Tampico after grounding December 21 at the harbor entrance. Severe northerly seas and gulf currents hinder divers and repairs. Another attempt to float the vessel is planned for late April or early May.
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Gulf of Mexico
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Tampico Harbor
John C. Grant
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Tampico
England and Mexico Resume Relations In Question
Mexico City reports that Britain may resume relations with Mexico with Robert Leech, British minister to Cuba, to be sent to Mexico City and Candido Aguilar to England after formalities. Washington asserts Britain does not intend to resume diplomatic ties and has not had a representative in Mexico City for months.
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Mexico
Great Britain
Robert Leech
Cuba
Candido Aguilar
England
Washington
Senate to vote on first modification of reservations
Washington February 21 partisan wrangling over the peace treaty promised progress toward disposal of the pact as debate began a year ago. A vote on the first proposed modification of reservations adopted at the last session of Congress is expected to be reached today.
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Associated Press
Washington
League of Nations
Congress
Two men Burned to Death in Oil Well Fire
Tulsa Oklahoma February 21 Two men were burned to death and three seriously injured when an oil well near Jennings ignited early today. Reported details indicate a fiery blast engulfed the site, with responders arriving as flames raged and victims were removed from the scene.
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Tulsa
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Jennings
Today’s events mark historic anniversaries and gatherings
On this date the 125th birthday of Santa Anna is noted. The Massachusetts Lumber Dealers Association holds its annual convention in Worcester. Aviators join the Pan American Aviation Congress in Havana. Georgia Progressive Republicans meet in Atlanta to choose delegates. Princeton dedicates a War Memorial Hall honoring 145 World War I dead. Rear Admiral Sims speaks at University of Pennsylvania for Washington’s Birthday.
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Atlanta
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Princeton
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University of Pennsylvania
Princeton Observes Memorial Day With War Memorial Hall Dedication
Princeton New Jersey February 21 President Hibben designates Memorial Day observances to honor 145 Princeton soldiers who died in World War I The day features the dedication of the War Memorial Hall in Nassau Hall and the first mid year commencement exercises awarding degrees to eighty veterans from classes 1917 1918 and 1914 The informal ceremony excludes caps and gowns and will include national figures as speakers following the graduation הג
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Princeton
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Nasseau Hall
Nassau Hall
Nation observes Washington birthday anniversary and enlistment week
The 188th anniversary of George Washington's birth is noted as national enlistment week with a nationwide recruiting drive for the United States Army. A National Week of Song unfolds across the country to promote community singing.
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United States Army
United States
Laredo National Bank Statement of December Close
The Laredo National Bank of Laredo Texas publishes a December close statement to the Comptroller of the Currency showing loans and discounts of 1 876 717 70 in United States bonds 243 584 50 other bonds 58 027 70 stock in the Federal Reserve Bank 9 000 00 and cash and exchange 549 473 30 with totals 2 802 055 53. Officers J K Beretta president B M Alexander vice president Sam W Brown cashier M W Brennan asst cashier A Vidaurri asst cashier J R Fasnacht asst cashier.
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