Battle on the border at Nogales reported by US officer
Captain Frederick T. Herman testified before a Senate subcommittee that at Nogales on August 27, 1918, at least two Germans fought with Mexican forces. He said many combatants wore civilian clothes while military leaders directed the action. American casualties numbered five killed and thirty-one wounded, with Mexican losses including at least 125 buried.
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EL Paso
Tex
Nogales
Frederick T. Herman
Eighth Cavalry
Senate
Flerman
United States Amy
Chihuahua
Juan Azpeitia
David Troih
Lieut
Azpeitia
Herrman
Hertiman
T Wn
Mexican Envoy Seeks Presidency by Returning Home
Mexican ambassador to the United States Yghaci Bonillas will take leave from Washington to study Mexico's political scene and decide on accepting a presidential nomination. He will meet Generals Obregon and Gonzales and other officials, weighing civilian leadership and the risk of renewed conflict before announcing his candidacy. Bonillas noted both generals are friends and would back a civilian president if they accept the election results and avoid a new revolution.
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Washington
Yghaci Bonillas
United States
Mexico
Obregon
Gonzales
Senate
Bonillas
Senators Press Treaty Talks With Modifications On Article Ten
Washington Feb 12 senators pushed to cut collateral treaty issues as negotiations resume for a compromise on article Ten and the Monroe doctrine. Senator Lodge proposed eight changes to Republican reservations. Democrats signaled some opposition but anticipated disposition without extended debate.
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Washington
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Hitchcock
Nebraska
League
Congress
Ing
Lodge
United States
Schleswig Result Causes Rowdyism
In Copenhagen the Schleswig plebiscite passed with little trouble but local rejoicing turned messy with isolated riots. A police station was stormed and arrests made for disorderly conduct. Crowds gathered in town hall square and marched to the king’s palace cheering the new Schleswig sovereign, seen to cross the border soon.
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Copenhagen
Schleswig
Town Hall
King’s Palace
Carpentier Plans March 15 Sailing to America for Dempsey Fight
Paris teletypes report Georges Carpentier European heavyweight champion will sail March 15 to the United States and is expected to fight Jack Dempsey for the world title in September. His party includes manager Des Champs and two French boxers Ledoux and Papin. Carpentier may take film and vaudeville work for four to five months after arrival. Tex Rickard reportedly to arrange matches for Ledoux and Papin.
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New York
Paris
Georges Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
United States
Carpentier
Deschamps
Charles Lédoux
Cheorges Fpapin
Tia
America
Tex Bickard
Descamps
Rickard
Ledoux
Papin
Dempsey
New York Editor Named Ambassador to Rome by Wilson
Washington reports President Wilson selected New York editor Robert Underwood Johnson as ambassador to Rome to succeed Thomas Nelson Page. Johnson, 67, founder of the league to enforce peace and originator of the American Poets Ambulance in Italy, has long been noted as a poet and editor and was decorated by Italy in 1895.
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Washington
Robert Underwood Johnson
New York
League To Enforce Peace
Wilson
Rome
Thomas Nelson Page
Virginia
Senate
Johnson
Keats
Shelley
American Poets’ Ambulance
Italy
Mr. Johnson
Century Magazine
Gen. Grant
Yosemite National Park
Prince Frederick William Offers Surrender to Allies
WOLLAND February 12 The former crown prince Frederick William of Germany has not received any answer to his telegram offering to surrender to the Allies. His aide said he could not answer questions about the proposal.
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Wolland
Wieringen
Frederick William
Germany
Great Britain
Belgium
Italy
Japan
United States
France
Tral
Associated Press
Berkman Gave Dollar Bills To His Fellows
New York report notes Alexander Berkman handed out autographed dollar bills to fellow deportees aboard the Buford during a two month round trip to Wango Finland. Immigration officer Martin Berkshire and guards recovered the cash in a departure from Antwerp. Christmas gifts included 200 autographed bills by Berkman and Emma Goldman.
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New York
Alexander Berkman
Martin Berkshire
Wango
Finland
Antwerp
Berkman
Himself
Emma Goldman
Col
C. N. Bliston
13Th Infantry
Bufora
Bolsheviki Occupy Odessa Port City
Constantinople reports that Odessa fell to the Bolsheviki on February 7 at 3 p.m. local time. Heavy machine gun fire and Bolshevik shelling of allied warships were noted as the red forces gained control while ships moved to the outer harbor. Rear Admiral N A McCully is said to have arrived and assumed command of U S naval forces in Russian waters.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Odessa
N. A. McCully
United States
Novo Rossisk
Gaby Deslys Dies French Actress and Dancer
Paris February 11 Gaby Deslys the French actress and dancer died today after several operations for a throat infection. She fell into grave condition in December as relatives were summoned from America. Deslys rose to fame after King Manuel of Portugal showcased his infatuation with her. She appeared on the New York stage in 1911 and again in 1915. The throat illness was said to be a complication of influenza.
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Gaby Deslys
America
Gaby Desius
Manuel of
Portugal
New York
Idaho Ratifies Suffrage Amendment
Idaho’s legislature called by Governor Davis for a special session ratified the national suffrage amendment on Wednesday by a large majority in both houses. In the Senate the vote stood 20 to 6 with six members absent or not voting.
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Boise
Idaho
Davis
Senate
Train Hits Street Car In Louisville Wounding Ten
Ten people were injured, two severely, when Louisville and Nashville passenger train No. 5 struck a street car at Fourth and A streets in Louisville at 7 20 p m Wednesday night. The injured were passengers on the street car.
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Louisville
Louisville and Nashville
Bloomfield
Wilson accepts resignation of ambassador to Mexico
President Wilson accepted Henry P. Fletcher's resignation as ambassador to Mexico on February 18. Fletcher's note stated his resignation severed ties but the letter has not been published.
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Washington
Wilson Pat
Henry P. Fletcher
Mexico
Fletcher
Wood Seeks Guarded League On Treaty Defense
General Leonard Wood and Senator Borah clash over the League of Nations and the peace treaty in a reply favoring the League modified by Lodge reservations. Wood argues the treaty safeguards American rights, remains non entangling, and need not wait for a general election.
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Chicago
Leonard Wood
William Bk. Borah
Weed
America
League of Nations
Dempsey Draft-Dodge Inquiry Opens in New York
A special boxing control board committee met in New York to outline the investigation into Jack Dempsey and the charge of draft evasion. The panel decided its scope and will hold a second meeting after receiving evidence Dempsey is sending from California.
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New York
Board of Boxing Control
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
California
Kolchak Executed by Own Troops Near Irkutsk
London reports Admiral Kolchak was executed by his troops to avoid rescue by White forces nearing Irkutsk. Moscow initially pleaded to spare him, but the appeal arrived too late. Pravda quoted as saying Kolchak was hoisted on his soldiers bayonets days earlier.
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Kolchak
London
Irkutsk
Copenheeen
Herald
Moscow
Pravda
Kochak
Murder charge against 80 year old Tabor woman denied bail
Paw Paw Mich February 12 A motion to dismiss the murder charge against Mrs. Sarah Tabor in the death of her daughter Maude Tabor Virgo was denied in circuit court. A request to admit the 80 year old woman to bail was also denied. Trial has been set for 11.
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Paw Paw
Mich
Sarah Tabor
Maude Tabor Virgo
Paper Shortage Forces The Whig to Save Ad Space
The Whig reports a widespread paper shortage worsened by storms in the East and auto scarcities. To conserve paper, it will often omit ads and carry them over to the next day. Readers and advertisers are asked for patience for several weeks as conditions do not improve soon.
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Whig
Britain Ready for Financial Parley On Neutrals Call
London February 11 The chancellor of the exchequer Austen Chamberlain said Britain would join an international financial conference if invited by neutrals or the League of Nations and if the forum is truly representative. He urged caution on any plan adding Britain’s liabilities for American expenditures and noted Britain’s talks with Canada the United States France and others on credits to Austria and Poland to avert famines and restart industry.
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London
Austen Chambelain
League of Nations
Chamberlain
Great Britain
America
Europe
Mr. Chamberlain
Canada
United States
France
Austria
Poland
Johnson to enter North Dakota presidential primaries
Petitions to place Senator Hiram W. Johnson of California on the North Dakota presidential ballot for the March 16 primaries will be filed within a week. Johnson’s headquarters announce the push cites his progressive record. No other presidential candidates had filed by mid February, with filings anticipated for Harding, Wood, and Lowden before March 1.
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Bismarck
N. D
Hiram W. Johnson
California
North Dakota
Imade
Johnson
W. G. Harding
Wood
K. O. Lowden
Illinois
Eight uninstructed Oklahoma delegates chosen at large
Oklahoma City February 12 eight uninstructed delegates at large with half a vote each were elected to the Republican national convention by the state convention. Jake L. Hamon Ardmore named national committeeman and James A. Harris Wagoner was elected state central committee chairman. The body praised Senator Johnson Borah and Governor Frank Lowden for defending America and Americans and condemned Democratic administrations and Secretary of War Baker for perceived extravagance and favoritism toward conscientious objectors.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Jake L. Hamon
Ardmore
James A. Harris
Wagoner
Johnson
Borah Odge
Frank ©. Lowden
Illinois
America
Baker
Hines Refuses Wage Appeals Of Railroad Workers
Washington, Feb 12 The rail wage dispute with 2,000,000 workers moves to the White House after Director General Hines refused further concessions. He will forward union arguments and his reply to President Wilson, with trainmen leaders pressing separate claims and Attorney General Palmer weighing Lever Act options amid looming strikes.
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Wasilington
Sewates
Hines
Wilsen
Vines
White House
Brotherhood of Railroad
W. G. Lee
Lee
Railroad Administration
B. M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
Jewell
Wilson
Comciler
Mainten
Hines Explains The Situation
Director General Hines issued a statement detailing frequent conferences since February 3 with rail road paner executives to devise means for disposing of pending wage increase claims. He notes disagreement on handling the post federal control era while presenting to the President. Conferences clarified issues and evidenced serious, courteous discussion aimed at a solution.
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Railroad Administration
Mr. Hines
Hines
Hake
Committee Meets Washington After Strike Call
A committee led by J. B. Malley, vice president, traveled from Detroit to Washington after issuing a strike call on February 17. They arranged to meet Mr. Hines today to discuss the action.
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Ance of Ways Employes
J. B. Malley
Washington
Detroit
Mr. Hines
Five Wall Street thieves arrested in $5 million plot
In New York five suspects connected to a $5,000,000 securities theft ring were arraigned on charges of larceny of $107,700 in securities. Edward Furey, called the mastermind, allegedly recruited Joseph and Irving Gluck and received cash, a ring, and a car to dodge arrest. Also arraigned were Herbert and Rudolph Bunora.
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New York
Caia
Wall Street
Murphy
Irving Gluck
Edward Furey
Joseph Gluck
Irving
Joseph Cluck
Furey
Tombs Court
Assembly Wiring Socialist Case in Albany Test
In Albany on February 12 the assembly judiciary committee continued the disloyalty case against five suspended socialist assemblymen. Chairman Martin denied defense motions to strike much of the state’s evidence and rejected Assemblyman Pellitt’s bid to dismiss all charges for lack of proof. Martin stressed the inquiry is not a jury trial and said members may file individual reports that could prompt new legislation.
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Albany
N, Y
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Martin
William W. Pellitt
Assembly
Pellitt
Mr. Martin
Letts Sign Armistice With The Bolsheviki
London dispatch reports Riga patch announces the Letts have concluded an armistice with the Bolsheviki. The agreement ends hostilities between Letts and Bolshevik forces and signals a step toward peace.
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Bolsheviki
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