Secretary Lansing Quits as Wilson Cabinet Woes Deepen
Washington February 14 Secretary Lansing becomes the third Wilson cabinet officer to resign amid differences with the President over policy. Lansing, 53, native of Utica New York, had served since 1914 and is expected to return to law practice. The resignations have reduced Wilson's original cabinet to five members, with several names named in the report.
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Department of Commerce
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Heals Coughs Fast
In a promotional notice the Pine Tar Honey preparation from Dr Bell’s promises quick relief for coughs bronchitis and asthma. The ad claims the first dose gives results while subsequent doses prove it an effective enemy to a cold and urges readers to buy at druggists in 30 60 and 20 cent sizes.
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Vladivostok Rebels Aid American Troop Evacuation
Rebels in Vladivostok co operate with American and Czech officers to evacuate allied troops after a week's occupation. Weather, snow, and billiards hindered outdoor displays. One hundred fifty revolutionists join the international force. reports of excesses are sparse. trains move from Trans Baikal districts toward Vladivostok as General Semenoff remains in Chita. Consul Harrie and Red Cross workers arrive.
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Harrie
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Polk Named Interim Secretary as Lansing Succession Debated
Washington on Feb 14 Frank Polk under secretary of state would be made secretary ad interim pending a Wilson pick to replace Robert Lansing. Health concerns may prevent Polk from accepting though he has long planned resignation and has advised by physicians. Polk joined state department in 1945 and has served as acting secretary during Paris Peace Conference. previously New York City attorney and corporate counsel.
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State Department
Bering Sea
Bering Seas Claims Commission
Washington
Frank Ll. Polk
Wilson
Robert Lansing
Mr. Polk
Polk
Congress
Paris
New York
Civil Service Commission
New York City
Old Agreement Sets Major Minor Disputes Rules Tonight
CHICAGO Feb 14 The major and minor leagues will maintain the prior gentlemen’s agreement with a new arbitration board of two members led by the national commission chairman and a minor league representative. If they fail to decide, a third neutral referee will casting the deciding vote. Presidents plan to discuss a formal written contract with club owners later. The meeting caps a series of baseball summits, with August Herrmann preparing to sign off on commission accounts and other details.
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Suffrage Bodies To Dissolve Work Done
Chicago February 14 1920 delegates of the National Woman Suffrage council approve dissolving the association after years of effort to secure voting rights for women. The League of Women Voters will be organized as an independent entity. They call for political education for new women voters and citizenship studies in schools and colleges.
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Burial of Mrs Henry Bennett in Fargo cemetery
TIMEWELL III reports the burial of Mrs. Henry Bennett at Fargo cemetery on Friday. Bennett, 85, left a large family with five sons and one daughter. Notes include local moves by Edward Lailay and William Flancett, illness updates on Mrs. Fred Blansett and Mrs. Dr. Davis, and flu cases in the community. Joseph Lucas returns home for two weeks as his showl is closed due to flu. Also mentions birds near nests and a note on the jellyfish as the simplest animal life.
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Timewell
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Pergo
Fargo
Edward Lailay
Fred Menny
Agnes Tueas
Dr. Peters
Nayton
Wm. Flancett
J. D. Howen
Fred Blansett
Dr. Davis
Frank Powell
W. R. Morton
Joseph Lucas
League Council Sets Rome Meeting March Fifteenth
London February 13 The League of Nations council closed sessions and fixed the next meeting for March 1 in Rome It endorsed guaranteeing treaty provisions affecting minorities in Poland under League protection and admitted Switzerland as an original member while maintaining neutrality and no military participation.
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Villa Active Again Washington Informed
Reports from Washington indicate Francisco Villa is active again in northern Mexico. Details say he staged an attack near Dermesille in Durango, reportedly capturing a freight train with rifles ammunition and food. A recent dispatch claims Villa received a large ammunition shipment from an undisclosed source.
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Washington Informed
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Francisco Villa
Mexico
Dermesille
Durango
On Taktiown
Clugston Murder Trial Opens With Suicide Defense
Macomb HL Feb 14 The defense argues Lawrence Clugston took his own life as the opening of the murder trial for Mrs. Alice Clugston and Dr. George Alverson. The state claims the couple plotted his death to gain a life insurance payout, using poison and ground glass. Clugston died in Bushnell last July. Dr. Alverson lived in the Clugston home for over two years and was his physician.
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Lawrence Clugston
Alice Clugston
George Alverson
A. L. Hainline
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Dr. Alverson
Clugston
Sloan's Liniment Ad Highlights Quick Pain Relief
Old family favorite remedy promises instant relief from rheumatism, neuralgia, and sore joints after weather exposure. Easy to apply without staining skin or clogging pores, available at druggists in three sizes with a toe bottle priced at $1.40.
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Volunteers reclaim Bolshevik foothold on Agoya coast
London report notes volunteers counterattacked Bolshevik forces who gained a position on the southern coast of the Sea of Agoya and recovered much of the lost ground. The war office described the action as a successful engagement with territorial gains.
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War Office
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Special Policeman Harland Killed in Girard Illinois
Special policeman Guy Harland was shot on the public square in Girard Illinois about 7 30 pm after arresting a man. He died almost instantly. The killer is believed to have acted after Harland placed him under arrest.
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Brief Fatal Shooting Docs After Arrest Incident
A 33 year old unmarried man died after a fatal shot during a police incident. One of the two men arrested fired at the officer as the other was searched. The officer lived only moments after the shooting and could not provide motives for the arrests.
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