26 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
1
New York plans a city community fund funded by private gifts and overseen by leading trust companies with a citizen committee to decide uses. Modeled after Cleveland’s 1914 trust, the fund aims at civic improvement, with income allocated to schools, public authorities, and charitable efforts.
London dispatch reports Prince Regent Alexander of Serbia and Premier Proact were wounded in an assassination attempt. The Trieste Giornale d’Italia, via Rome correspondent, cites the claim as sent to Trieste.
In Suf f ern N Y February 25 two men entered the home of Mrs May R e4 bound and searched for valuables The pair apologized saying they must have got the wrong place before leaving empty handed The incident follows a recent spate of similar home intrusion reports in the area.
Special Dispatch to The Tribune from Kansas City recounts pre readings on the deportation of Madeline Babin, a French girl, exposing a Love affair with Lee Shippey, a noted writer and editor, and the resulting collapse of Shippey’s marriage to Mary Woodson Shippey. The case, investigated by immigration authorities and forwarded to Washington, highlights a complex wartime connection in France and a family’s fall from wealth to hardship.
New Jersey debates a 3.50 per cent beer bill after Assembly passage amid warnings of wet and dry clashes. Anti-Saloon League leaders predict disorder, possible liquor sales next week, and stand firm on federal prohibition as officials prepare court challenges and prosecutions. Governor Edwards hails the move as liberty protection and awaits signature while federal enforcers await guidance from Washington.
Willian H Moffitt once a San José real estate operator and neighbor of Charles M Schwab faced grand larceny charges yesterday. He refused to reconcile with his wife and daughters, saying they treated him poorly and noting their social ambitions. Bail was set at 4000 dollars as the case faces routine proceedings, with further action not expected for about a year.
Jules W. Arnstein, linked to Wall Street bond robberies as the alleged mastermind, plans to surrender today with bail set at $100,000. Attorney William J. Fallon pressed for a $50,000 reduction, but District Attorney Swann refused, signaling possible higher bail if Arnstein delays. Authorities believe Arnstein remains in the city, with intensified efforts to capture him ongoing.
Anti Tammany women from upstate surprised the Democratic State Committee by nominating Albany’s Elizabeth V. Colbert for one of the Big Four posts at a convention late tonight after leaders met at Martin W. Glynn’s home. Colbert led with the largest vote total, while Elisabeth Marbury and Mrs Crosby trailed as rivals. The crowd anticipated plans for the national convention delegates and a platform, with focus on prohibitions and Governor Smith’s political stance.
Berlin reports that Allied commissions impose vast costs on Germany under the treaty. Pocket stipends for Japanese officers, hotel and travel expenses, and berths on sleep cars deplete the budget. About 700 officers and 1,900 men are involved with commissions, with yearly costs soaring into the hundreds of millions of marks, part of reparations and Paris commissions.
Former Prime Minister Herbert H. Asquith wins the Paisley by election by 2,804 votes over Labor candidate J M Biggar with 14,004 to 11,840, while the Coalition Unionist gains no share. The victory strengthens Liberal opposition and shapes foreign policy debate.
Washington February 25 The final Senate debate over the peace treaty with Germany will start tomorrow as Senator Lodge seeks ratification or defeat. Senator Hitchcock refused to call a Democratic caucus, leaving Democrats free to vote their conscience on final ratification. Hitchcock voiced a gloomy outlook and predicted no ratification, while mild reservationists hope for Lodge reservation changes. Continued on page four.
A Lenine claims Constantinople in a pamphlet received here argues the city belongs to Russia under a 1215 promise by the Allies. It asserts Bolshevik resolve to seize and fight for Constantinople if needed, questioning Allied deliberations on the city’s future.
London dispatch reports President Wilson's second note on the Adriatic was presented to the Allied Peace Council and set aside for tomorrow. The Turkish settlement, secrecy, and potential public reactions dominate discussion as ministers draft the treaty with Constantinople to be kept confidential.
Washington notes a surprise move as President Wilson names Bainbridge Colby former Republican and Progressive Secretary of State to succeed Lansing. The selection divides Senate Republicans and unsettles Democrats and dry advocates while Colby meets the President and signals confidence for a pivotal cabinet choice.
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