Rumor Denied at White House on Baker Resignation
Washington dispatch reports persistent rumors that Secretary of War Newton D. Baker tendered his resignation to President Wilson after the Lansing crisis. The White House denies the reports, while Baker remains noncommittal, as Cabinet tensions and foreign policy disputes unfold amid the note to the Supreme Council on the Adriatic and Wilson’s leadership.
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Taft Linked To Lansing Case In 1918 Plan
A London backed notion to send former President Taft to Great Britain and France in 1918 to speak for a league of nations surfaced through the English embassy and Secretary Lansing. He reportedly shared the idea with Taft, who may not have consulted President Wilson. The disclosure came from a Taft confidant speaking to a Tribune reporter.
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Burgess's Bedtime Stories Takeover at Tribune
The Tribune announces it will publish Thornton W. Burgess's Bedtime Stories on the page opposite the Editorial Page each weekday. Readers are invited to follow the familiar tales as part of the daily paper.
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Blizzard Paralyzes New York Rail Lines and Milk Supply
A northern New York blizzard halted electric and steam traffic, leaving farms and towns cut off and milk shortages spreading to New York City. Trains stalled, passengers endured harsh conditions as communities faced famine-like supply drops and widespread power and telegraph outages persisted.
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Milliken Says 32 States Back Drys Plan
Governor Carl B. Milliken of Maine said a majority of ratifying states will join in action to uphold the Eighteenth Amendment. Plans call for Maine and others to be named as defendants with the United States in the Rhode Island suit challenging the amendment, with details to be announced in coming days after talks with Charles E. Hughes.
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Food Arrivals Promise Quick Drop in Prices in New York
Streams of provisions flood New York from six sources as ships bring thousands of tons of potatoes eggs and butter. Trains with fresh fruit vegetables eggs and live stock head for the city while storage houses hold 40 percent more butter than last year. Market Commissioner O Malley says a price collapse follows the arrival of European and domestic supplies and oversupply may push milk butter and cheese prices down.
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McCormick Opens Attack on League
Washington, Feb. 16. The Senate opened debate on the peace treaty with partisan lines widening as Senator McCormick assailed the agreement and Senator Hitchcock indicated he abandoned interpretative reservations. Democratic leaders sought to close discussion while Administration support waned amid Wilson's Adriatic notes and Lansing resignation, signaling a shift toward minimal reservation acceptance.
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Bomb Outrages Here Said To Reds Taken in Paterson
Paterson raids Saturday night led Department of Justice agents to believe local anarchists aided bomb explosions in New York and other cities last June. Pink paper sheets seized at an anarchist headquarters were similar to fragments found in Washington. Seized records show dues payments from cities east of Chicago. Thirty-two Paterson suspects were arrested. twelve released, others held for possible deportation as ringleaders in anti government violence.
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Allies Reject German War Lords Trial Plan at Leipzig
The Allied reply to Germany's January 25 note permits Leipzig trials for accused individuals under Article 228 of the peace treaty while reserving rights to intervene. It states Germany cannot fulfill Articles 32 to 240, pledges no Allied interference in Leipzig court proceedings, and emphasizes collecting evidence and ensuring punishment.
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Allies Ask Ex Kaiser Be Interned In Doorn Prison
In a second note to the Dutch government the Allies request Wilhelm II be interned if Holland will not surrender him for trial. The proposal suggests confinement in Doorn or another distant place with Holland taking responsibility to prevent any threat to world peace.
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Lenine Call for U S Revolt Seized
A Bolshevik linked document seized from a arrested agent in London outlines a plan for U S communist action. The letter titled To Our American Comrade urges workers soviets, strikes, arming and world revolution, with aims to split labor groups and build international socialist strength. It calls for organized soldiers and sailors soviets and warns against philanthropic degeneration of workers soviets.
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Mexican Mine Head Captured in Zacatecas Kidnapping
U S mining executive Wilson Welsh Adams, superintendent of the Providencial mine in Avalos Zacatecas, was seized by bandits and held for a 50 000 peso ransom. The State Department notified, embassy staff pursue Mexican authorities, with no word on his fate two weeks after the last report.
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Massacre in Cilicia Threatens 150000 Armenians
Reported by the Armenian National Union via The Armeena and official channels, Mustafa Kemal Turkish forces strike Cilicia with 7000 Armenians already massacred. Armenians resist as aid is urged to save about 150000 lives from extermination. Patrons fund Liberty Bands and local firms offer emergency support.
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President Wilson Note Seen as Push for Renewed Talks on Adriatic
Paris reports say Allied reply to Wilson memorandum will reassure him the January 20 proposal is not hostile to Yugoslav interests. It signals a return to direct negotiations rather than an ultimatum, with Britain and France maintaining their stance while US involvement is emphasized. London confirms Allied council drafts a direct response to Wilson.
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