Britain to curb liquor traffic as Parliament convenes
King George spoke from the throne urging wariness of alcohol as a bill for wartime regulation was promised. He voiced grave concern over Ireland and pledged better government there, aiming for peace with Hungary and Turkey and settlement of the Adriatic dispute among the allies.
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London
Great Britain
George
Europe
Ireland
Hungary
Turkey
Adriatic
Governor Seeks Special Legislative Session Next Month
Evansville reports Governor Goodrich will call a special session of the Legislature next month to revert tax policy. The proposal would restore to five cities and intertaxing units the authority to set their own tax rates and levies.
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Evansville
Goodrich
Crown Prince William Offers Trial for German Officers
President Wilson received a cablegram from Crown Prince William of Germany stating his willingness to stand trial instead of some German officers called by the allies. The note was dispatched from Washington on February 10 during wartime communications.
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Washington
Wilson
Crown Prince
William
Germany
House Democrats push universal military training move
Washington reports House Democrats favor universal military training and plan to bypass a caucus vote by attaching the proposal to the army reorganization bill in the House.
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Democrats For
Washington
House
Oil Land Ceasing Bill Passes House by Viva Voce Vote
In Washington on February 10 the House adopted the conference report on the Oil Land Ceasing bill by a viva voce vote. The action completes the conference between the House and Senate and advances the measure through the legislative process.
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Hoase
Washington
House
Wilson weighs steps to curb railway wage strike
President Wilson considers legal action to stop a threatened maintenance of way strike after wage demands rise. Secretary Tumulty met with Hines and will present the issue to the president. Labor leaders prepared an ultimatum to Director Hines for today.
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Director Hines
Washington
Wilson
Tumulty
Hines
White House
Secretary Daniels questioned on naval awards policy
Admiral Sims testified before the Senate Medals Awards Committee about the defeatist stance of Germany and the cost of battleships. He challenged the idea of offering special officers’ awards for sinking enemy ships, highlighting strategic and financial implications.
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Sims
Senate
Sans
Bolsheviks Capture Capital of Sakhalin Island
Cable reports the Bolsheviks seized Yuzhno Sakhalinsk the capital of Sakhalin Island prompting fears of a possible Japanese invasion. Also notes the marriage of J Arthur Hersey of Allentown Pennsylvania and Fannie Detraz of Vevay at 1 30 PM with Rev. G W Pearce officiating.
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Japan
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Postponed Treaty Action and Phi Delta Theta State Dance Plans
Senate leaders postpone further treaty action until Monday due to illness and uncertain attendance. Foreign Relations Committee reports the treaty with the Lodge reservations. Phi Delta Theta announces a grand state social in Indianapolis with alumni expected. Indiana members urged to respond. Lydia Klein, 4, dies at county infirmary after five years there. funeral held at the cemetery. Felix and Mrs. Goldsborough visit Baltimore guests of local Clements family.
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Foreign Relations Committee
Annadal
Athena
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India
Tenchines
Phi Delt
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Phi Delta Theta House
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Lydia Klein
President open to compromise on league covenant article
Washington reports the President is willing to accept a compromise on article A of the League of Nations covenant. He hopes Democrats and mild reservationists can agree on all reservations, based on Hitchcock proposals. The White House says a letter to Senator Hitchcock was misinterpreted.
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Washington
League of the Nations
White House
Futhermore
Hitchcock
Nand
Women Thrift Campaign Encourages Personal Saving
A historical note describes a 1920s thrift campaign urging women to track expenses from January, then cut costs in February and invest saved money in government securities. The plan, led by multiple women’s organizations, aims to empower women as savers to offset high living costs.
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G. Bart
HC Otroeni
Woten
Sivines Division
Association of Collegiate Alumnte
Couniters of the American Revolution
Fienerad Poederation of Workers Claims
National Catholic War Council
National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers’ Associations
National Counci Jewish Women
National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
National League For Women’s Services Women's Department
National Civic Federatiean
Youre Women’s Christian Association
Pretty girl judged by appearances in social critique
A remark asserts that women deemed attractive are seen as ornamental rather than practical, reflecting enduring bias in judging usefulness by looks. The line comments on gender roles and societal expectations rather than individuals.
Lawrence Krebs and Miss Grace Dummeter Wed in Metropolis
Lawrence Krebs, a Metropolis businessman, was married to Grace Dummeier in a ceremony at the Krebs home. The couple departed for a honeymoon to St Louis on Monday morning. Grace Dummeier, daughter of the late Frank Dummeier, recently worked as stenographer and store keeper at Krebs Chething Co. Edwin Krebs, the elder son, married December 29, 1919 to Miss Bivinecthy Friedman of Paducah.
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Lawrence Fea
St. Louis
Mons
Aveluak
Lawrence Krebs
Tes
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RB. Henken
Frank Dummeer
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Edison Declares New Phonograph Must Be Imperfectless
The inventor states he will not release a phonograph until its music reproduction is indistinguishable from the original. He invites demonstration to prove Music's Recreation is a real achievement, not mere speculation.
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Thomas A. Edison
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