Indict Big Clothiers for Theft in Army Cloth Fraud
A federal grand jury in New York indicted two clothing manufacturers, two employees, and a quartermaster clerk in charges of extensive army uniform cloth frauds. About 5 million dollars worth of cloth were stolen, with a 16 counts against Louis Davidson for stealing 2000 bolts of arms cloth valued at 30000. The plot involved clipping cloth and reselling to government or others, with perjury and destruction charges against several clerks. The scheme allegedly spanned multiple cities including Chicago and St Louis, and investigations point to a nationwide operation.
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Speed engine repair plan ends outages with open shop
Washington awaits a wartime labor accord between Director General McAdoo and A. O. Wharton of the AFL Railway Employes Department to speed locomotive and rolling stock repairs. The pact covers over 300 900 workers, lengthens hours toward a seven day workweek, and allows ten to eleven hour shifts with overtime where congestion is severe. It maintains open shop and non-discrimination by union status, outlines apprentice promotions to mechanics, and sets helper promotion caps tied to current mechanic counts as a war measure.
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British Make Big Advance in Palestine Front
British forces report a further advance in Palestine on a front of seven and three-quarters miles, now within four miles of Jericho. Operations continue with very light British casualties on Tuesday. New Zealand troops raid east of Polygon Wood and take a few prisoners, while French operations in Lorraine yield 525 prisoners, including 11 officers, northwest of Rheims.
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Plans to commandeer flour to ease Chicago shortage
Chicago millers and distributors meet at the request of Food Administrator Harry A Wheeler to commandeer all flour in the city for equitable distribution. The Milling Division asks Western Director R H Aiston to provide cars to bring 100000 barrels of flour from the northwest to Chicago.
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Socialists Urge Wilson Peace Plan
The Austrian socialist party has submitted an interpellation to Premier Von Seydler urging acceptance of President Wilson's peace principles and immediate steps to open negotiations between Austria-Hungary and the United States.
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Southampton Honors American Soldiers Arrival Parade
American soldiers rescued from the Steamship Tuscania were hosted in Southampton for a public entertainment. Mayor Peace and American Consul Swarm spoke as crowds cheered the visiting troops, who for the day wore a mix of uniforms and civilian clothes. The mayor praised President Wilson and the Allies, saying America’s aims were to free the world and that the civilized world expected much from the United States.
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Military Posts to Kill Saloon in Windy City
Chicago dispatch reports federal officials weighing whether several city facilities qualify as military posts under wartime liquor controls. If deemed posts, hundreds of saloons near locations such as the lakefront naval camp and Army and Navy buildings could be forced to close for the war duration.
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Peace warning at congress urges unity for war effort
At Medinah Temple a three day National Security League congress opened with delegates from many states. Frank Lowden, S. Stanwood Menken, and William Howard Taft spoke as Root warned against peace talk undermining war aims, urging citizens to stay focused on victory and national security.
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Housewives free to use wheat flour substitutes as desired
Washington February 21 the food administration clarified that housewives may use wheat flour substitutes in any manner when baking at home. Some grocers wrongly required 50 percent substitution in bread. Grocers must sell one pound of substitute cereals per pound of wheat flour, but housewives are free to use substitutes as they wish. The administration urged baking a victory bread containing 20 percent or more substitutes.
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Dvinsk Fall Influences Russian Peace Decision
News from Petrograd reports soldiers and workers delegates voted narrowly to accept German peace terms after a night of debate. Lenin, Trotsky, and other leaders spoke as German advances and the capture of Dvinsk shaped the council’s stance. Bolshevik and Socialist Revolutionary factions clashed over pacification and Russia’s future.
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Lewis Holds Rail Bill Against Private Ownership
Senate debate on the administration railroad bill continued amid delays with amendments. Senator Lewis of Illinois argued the measure signals government control over railroads and other public utilities, warning private ownership would not return and urging government direction of communications and fuel lands if needed. Representative Meech of Wisconsin and Rep Ese opposed the bill, contending rate initiation should stay with the Interstate Commerce Commission and suggesting gradual transition after peace.
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Famous Aviator Escapes Prison
Lieutenant Roland Garros the famed French aviator and Lieutenant Antoine Marchal reportedly escaped from a German prison at Spee. Marchal piloted a flight from French soil over Berlin in 1916, dropped proclamations, and aimed for the Russian lines before motor trouble forced a landing in Poland and capture by Austrians. Garros, a prewar record holder who shot down German planes, was captured in spring 1915.
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Huns Drive Into Heart of Russia
Berlin reports Russian towns evacuated as German forces gain ground in Volhynia and along the Gulf of Riga. Railways and highways captured. thousands of guns and motor cars seized. Finnish troops with German arms arrive at Vasa amid talk of action against Tammerfors and Viborg. Across the front, German advances press toward Minsk Vitebsk and Reval with air raids reported near Regisa.
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Weather Town Forecast: Clouds Rise as Temps Climb
Illinois reports increasing cloudiness tonight and Friday with rising temperatures. Friday turns warmer with unsettled conditions likely Saturday.
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