Objection to Deal Made for Fiume Contested by U S
The United States rejects the Adriatic settlement proposed after Versailles as incompatible with the fourteen points and the treaty. Washington says it cannot participate in policing or implementing the deal without allied consultation. A new American note asserts it would not ratify any borders beyond what Washington already deemed wrong.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson Wark
United States
Woalte House
Fiame
Adriatic
Jugo- Slavia
Europe
London
Ententés
Lloyd George
Clemencreaux
Nitti
America
Joyon-Slavo
Italy
Dalmatia
Ahin
Senate Chamber
Lodge
League of Nations
Congress
Congress of the United States
League
Hitchcock
Interlocking Reds Plot Across Directorates Warns Nation
John W. Sullivan told a National Civic Federation conference that radical groups use interlocking directorates to seize U S industry and topple government. He said unity of purpose connects Bolshevism with disloyal ideologies, wiring disloyalty to many movements. Samuel Gompers chaired the session in New York.
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New York
John W. Sullivan
War Labor Board
National Civic Federation
Samuel Gompers
Sullivan
America
Russia
Treaty Foes Open Fight With Fresh Attack in Senate
In a renewed Senate clash over the Versailles treaty, Republican foes led by McCormick and McCumber attacked provisions and urged no new compromise. Democrats Wend Hitchcock and Lodge pressed softening reservations as talks drift toward longer negotiations with no quick settlement expected.
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Senate
Washington
McCormick
Illinois
McCumber
North Dakota
McKinley Enters Illinois Senate Race In Historic Announcement
Congressman William M. McKinley formally announces candidacy for United States Senate from Illinois to succeed Senator Sheringa. The letter to John W. Stipes notes a Republican survey showing demand for a Downstate business man as nominee. McKinley accepts if Republicans focus on restoring government efficiency, cutting taxes, and upholding American living standards.
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McKinley
Campbell Hunt Last of Old River Pilots Dies at 82
Campbell Hunt, a Mississippi River steamboat pilot for 35 years, died Sunday at Portage Des Sioux Missouri at age 82. He resigned from the United States Eight tender Early at age 50 after 20 years at her helm, described as the last of the elder river pilots. Previously he piloted packet boats out of St. Louis. death from a paralytic stroke.
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Campbell Hunt
ST. Louis
Peb
Portage Des Sioux
United States
No Plot Found in Emperor Charles Entry Attempt
RUDAPIST February 14 reports circumstantial details reveal no plot to allow former Emperor Charles to enter Hungary with a false passport and reclaim the throne.
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Associated Press
Ttea
Charles
Hungary
London Papers Stirred by Wilson Note on Adriatic Question
London reports react to President Wilsons note to the peace conference over Adriatic issues. Early impressions described a bomb shell or surprise shift, with Washington and Downing Street signaling softer readings. The conference shows conciliatory aims, milding positions on Germany war criminals and the sultan in Constantinople, amid Franco British press frictions and secrecy norms.
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Associated Press
London
Wilson
Adriatic
Wilson- Lansing
Council of the Allies
America
Council
Washington
Downing Street
Pictland
Germany
Constantinople
France
Clemenceau
Paris
Robert Cecil
Home of Commons
Andrew Nona Law
High Council Hears Venizelos Claims in Turkish Peace Talks
London Feb 16 The supreme council spent the day studying Prenter Venizelos’s claims for Greece in the Turkish peace settlement and discussing terms, but no conclusions were reached. It worked on a draft reply to President Wilson on the Adriatic situation and reserved the France‑published allied reply. The council plans to finalize its reply to Wilson tomorrow and cable it to Washington.
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London
Supreme Council
Prenter Venizelos
Greece
Wilson
France
United States
Adriatic
Counci
Washington
Allies Frame Reply Explaining Attitude
Paris February 16 semi official quarters said tonight the allied reply to President Wisen's memorandum on the Adriatic settlement will reassure the President that the allies proposal of January 20 is not as unfavorable to the Toga Slavs as he believes. The note will be brief about 150 words and will say it is recognized that the allies cannot settle the question without the cooperation of the United States inviting the President to present a solution of the Adriatic problem.
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Washington
United States
Department of State
Supreme Council
Paris
Thasian
Flame
America
Polk
Wisen
New Labor Clause in Rail Bill Shapes Reorganization
Washington Feb 9 final agreement on railroad reorganization legislation was reached by House and Senate conferees. A federal appeal board of nine, with three public members, replaces the prior five member body. Board decisions are final and must be used before any work stoppage. public representation is required in the majority.
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Washington
House
Senate
Senator Cummins
Iowa
Cummins
Hines
Federal
Wilson Proposes Wage Board For Rail Workers
President Wilson plans a joint commission to hear railroad workers wage demands if not provided by law. He will present the idea to rail executives this week through T DeWitt Cuvier of the Association of Railroad Executives. Officials seek a conference date, unsure of rail heads’ stance on a voluntary tribunal and wary of revenue tied to higher rates.
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Washington
Wilson
T. DeWitt Cuvier
Association of
Railroad Executives
Hines
Ral
Times
Committee of Executive
Washinngton
Wireless summons leads to surgical transfer at sea
The West Hartley reported a medical emergency at sea involving Tenacto Minian, a 48 year old oiler, who became critically ill between Avonmouth and Manchester. A doctor aboard the President Grant performed a surgical operation during a transfer in rough seas, and Captain Preston later indicated Minan had recovered.
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Baltimore
West Hartley
Avonmounth
Manchester
Tenacto Minian
Preston
Minan
Grant
New York
Mesan
Cabinet Expected to Resign Tomorrow in Stockholm
In Stockholm on February something, officials said the cabinet will resign tomorrow. A socialist ministry is planned with current finance minister FLW Thorston as premier and former finance minister H. J. Aimar Branting as interior minister.
Allied Note Chides Dutch For Shelter Given Kaiser
London dispatch carries the Allied note to Holland urging reconsideration of not extraditing William of Hohenzollern. It argues sacrifices by the Allies, duties to justice, and warns that sheltering the ex-emperor risks European security and could prompt further measures.
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Holland
Lberty
William of
Europe
Germany
Netherlands
Ship sale bids reach tens of millions for former German vessels
Bidders including presidents of major shipping firms push far past $13 million as the Shipping Board auctions off thirty former German ships. The International Mercantile Marine leads with bids up to $14.05 million for nine ships, including Leviathan, for European service. court review and White House scrutiny follow.
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Washington
Senate
District Supreme Court
Great Shupping Companies
Shipping Board
George W. Goethals
American Ship, and Commerce Company
Franklin
International Mercantile Marine
Scott
Denite Commerce Committee
House Merchant Marine Committee
William Randolph
Radley
Trearsis
Sfe
Great Britain
Leviathan
U'athao
American Ship and Commerce Company
Leviathian
George Washington
America
Clark
Nansemond
Antigone
Pocahortas
Princess Matoika
Callao
Otter
Hamburg
Bremen
More and Mccormick
Pocahontas
Baltis
Nephew of Carranza Plans US Trip for Arms Purchase
Col Gustavo Salinas, nephew of Mexican President Carranza, expected to depart Mexico City for the United States within days en route to Europe to arrange purchase of rifles and ammunition. A prior mission was halted in New York after Carranza barred British passport holders from visiting Mexico.
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Carranza
Calonel Gustavo Salinas
Mexico City
United States
Eurere
New York
Leipsic trial plan on war guilt sparks Allied reply
London reports Allied rejection of Germany’s proposal to try war guilt cases at Leipsic under Article 228. They affirm no intervention in court proceedings, insist on German responsibility, and propose a mixed Allied interallied commission to publish charges while preserving treaty rights and potential appeals to their own tribunals.
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London
Leipsic
Germany
Court of Leipsic
Supreme Court
Contested Fiume Fate Tangles Adriatic Shore
The article reviews the Adriatic dispute over Fiume after the Pact of London, noting a secret wartime accord between Italy France and Britain and Wilson’s push for Jugo Slovene control. It mentions Italian occupation, failed retirements, and the League of Nations plan for a free port. Premier Nitti warns Italia may resist fulfilling the pact terms.
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Hinds
Italy
France
Great Britain
London
Fiume
Wilson
Jugo-Slavia
Donnunzio
Council of Ailled
League of Nations
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