Princess Anne Beset by Storm Off Rockaway Reef
Aboard the Old Dominion steamship Princess Anne, 32 passengers and crew face a northern gale and 20-foot waves as the vessel grounds on a sand reef near Rockaway Point. Rescue efforts by tugs and coast guard are hindered by the frigid sea and worsening weather as New York endures a heavy storm.
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New York
Old Dominion
Rockaway Point
Norfolk
Coast Guard
Princess Anne
S. O.S
J P Morgan Grandson Marries Kentucky Beauty in Paris
Lieutenant Laurens Morgan Hamilton, grandson of the late J P Morgan, wed Mrs Gertrude Warren in Portsmouth New Jersey after meeting in Paris where he served under General Harts. The couple then traveled to Boston and planned a western departure. Mrs Warren, ten years his senior, was widowed from Gregory Warren of New York who died two years ago. Hamilton, serving in Paris, is on the headquarters staff of the North eastern Department in Boston on leave.
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William Pierson Hamlton
New York City
Laurens Morgan Hamilton
J. P. Morgan
Alexander Hamlton
Gertrude Warren
Kentucky
Portsmouth
N. J
Boston
West
Warren
Gregory Warren
New Yorker
Europe
Hamilton
Paris
Harts
Education Needed for Radical Curb in U S Politics
Washington February 7 Attorney General Charles D Newton of New York told the House judiciary committee considering anti sedition laws that strict enforcement alone cannot curb radicalism and that education must accompany law He warned of 500000 radicals in New York plotting to overthrow the government and urged Americanization teachers work with justice agents to combat ignorance and misguidance of agitators.
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Washington
Charles D. Newton
New York
House Judiciary
Francis Hi. Fo Rang
Pennsylvania
Department of Justice
Kane
Congress
Newton
France Aims to Boost Tourism by Returning U.S. Dead
Washington February 7 The House discussed rumors that undertakers and officials sought to use the return of American soldiers killed in France to spur tourism. Representatives Rainey and King debated French hopes while Connally cited State Department guidance that no obstructions remain to repatriation plans.
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Washington
France
John W. Rainey
King
United States
Representative Connally
Texas
Foreign Affairs Committee
State Department
Connally
Senate Action on Lodge Reservations to Resume Next Week
In Washington on February 6, Republicans plan to urge a partisan modification of the Lodge reservations as a basis for resuming Senate consideration of the peace treaty. Democrats weigh acceptance, with forecasts that most reservations may pass with only two sticking points on article Ten and the Monroe doctrine. Senator Borah has sent a questionnaire to Governor James M. Vex seeking his stance on ratification with or without changes to article Ten.
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Washington
I-Partisan
Senate
Friday
Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Conference of
Democratic Friends of
Whey
Ratificaion
Borah Repubblican
Idaho
James M Vex
Ohio
League of Nations Incorporated
Versailles
United States
British Empire
League
French Premier Millerand Faces Vote on Policy in Paris
Deputies in Paris vote 518 to 68 against confidence in the cabinet after an interpellation on foreign policy. Millerand pledges to rigorously pursue the peace treaty, press Germany for reparations, and explain France aims in the Adriatic, Syria, and relations with the Vatican, the Soviet Union, and Poland.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Miller
Germany
France
U. S
M. Millerand
United States
League of Nations
Vatican
Adriatic
Turkey
Orient
Millerand
Syria
Russia
Premuer
Poland
Predict Relief From Storm In Few Days
Washington reports weather bureau officials foresee relief for the eastern seaboard in a few days as the winter storm shifts northward reaching the New England coast. Snowing stops in parts of the middle Atlantic states and New York. temperatures across the region expected to stay just below freezing.
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New York
Weather Bureau
Washington
Middle West
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Labor Holds Plans for 1920 Fight
Washington Feb 7 Definite plans for a nationwide labor drive to gain friendly control of Congress and state offices are outlined by the American Federation of Labor. The bi partisan campaign targets coming primaries with organized labor canvassing districts and deploying an army of organizers. The federation claims over 1,000,000 members and aims to influence governors judges and legislatures nationwide while avoiding a third party.
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Washington
Congress
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Samuel Gompers
North Dakota
Minnesota
New York
South Carolina
Ciefs
Warren 5. Stone
Daniels Seeks Seven New Navy Ships For Aviation Power
Secretary Daniels urged Congress to fund three aviation carriers and four destroyer tenders using on hand fabricated steel at the Tide Island yard, cutting cost from 23 million to 11 million. The Navy will have seven destroyer tenders now, with two more due in two years, and 298 large destroyers by 1920. He argues two new vessel classes are needed to boost mobility and aviation capacity, with a tender serving as a portable aviation base.
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Washington
Congress
Daniels
Tieg Island
Navy
Complete Record On Casualties From World War
Washington Feb 7 final revised list of A E F casualties shows Killed in action 34 844 including 682 at sea Died of wounds 13 960 Died of diseases 23 7388 Died from accident and other causes 5 102 Wounded in action 215 423 Missing in action 293 070 total No new missing in action list issued for the A E F remains three as of the revision Paul Schmidt Kalamazoo Mich last name on killed in action list remains unchanged
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Washington
Harris
Paul Schmidt
Kalamazoo
Mich
War Department
Activ
Severe Storms Delay East Coast Trains and Freight
Severe storms crippling nearly the entire eastern United States disrupt railroad operations. Trains run late east of the Mississippi, coastwise shipping is disrupted, and influenza among workers worsens delays. The New York Central reports over 2000 ill employees. tracks washouts and snow drifts slow schedules. midwest shows some improvement but freight is backed up.
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Washington
United States
General Hines
Mississippi River
Hines
New York Central Line
Middle West
Miners Choose Lewis as President as Hays Steps Down
international executive board of the United Mine Workers of America meets in Washington to elect Job L. Lewis as president after Frank J. Hayes resigns due to poor health. Philadelphia’s Philly Murray becomes vice president. Hayes had a year long illness and leave of absence. Lewis has led the union through wage talks and the coal commission hearing. Murray is viewed as a conservative leader and presides over the Pittsburgh district, noted for fewer local strikes.
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Washington
United Sine Workers
Amelia Frodes
Frank J. Hayes
Job L. Lewis
Presargent
Philly Murray
Pittsburgh
Hayes
Lewis
Coal Commission
Murray
Youths Walked 100 Miles To Join Army
Fred Boyd 18 and brother Charles 19 walked 100 miles from New Athens Illinois to enlist in the army in Springfield. Lacking funds, they endured hunger and fatigue arriving broke yet determined. The younger weighed four pounds under required weight until a hearty meal. The older served in World War I. both headed to Fort Sheridan for the medical department.
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Springfield Ill
Fred Boyd
Charles W. Boyd
New Athens
Boyd Brothers
Springfield
Ft. Sheridan
Medical Department
Swiss to Follow Dutch Extradition Precedent in Bavaria Case
Swiss authorities plan to follow the Dutch precedent in handling Allied demands for the extradition of Germans in Switzerland. Former Crown Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria and several minor officers are among those listed for extradition, currently in the country.
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Geneva
Wouand
Rupe Pprecht
Bavaria
Switserlanil
Raid Sinn Fein Houses in Londonderry
Police and military raided Sinn Fein houses in Londonderry on February 6 and arrested three. A cache of arms ammunition and explosives was found at the raid sites.
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Sinn Fein
Londonderry
Ireland
Sinn
Grand Rapids Jury Hears Newberry Campaign Testimony
Three Newberry men testified before a grand jury that indicted campaigners in a Ford era case. Key witnesses Higbee and Potts described voluntary testimony and memory refreshes. Evidence covered Helme's 1918 nomination, campaign finance, and petition tactics.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Newberry
Grand Jury
LYDS
C. R. Higbee
Benton Harbor
Charles $. Potts
Hastings
Martin W. Littleton
Higbee
Potts
Clarence W. Sessions
Secretary of State
Lansing
Helme
Hjelme
State House
Charles Flood
Judge Sessions
Mr. Littleton
Frank C. Dailey
Dale Souter
John M. Harris
Boyne City
Terry C. Corliss
State Board of Auditors
James R. Davis
State Senate
Harris
Detroit
Paul King
Charles Floyd
Judge Harris
Flord
Terry Corliss
Rei
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