Resignations and new posts shuffle U S officials
Washington secretary of state Robert Ligsing resigns after being charged with usurping executive prerogatives. Frank Polk becomes ad interim secretary. John Bearton Payne named interior secretary designate. New ambassador to Korea chosen. Census chief announces Berlin plans to lower milk prices.
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Wilson
Frank Polk
John Bearton Payne
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Mrr. Payne
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Train arrives at St Johns after derailment delay in island
Reports from Ottawa London and Dublin note international issues as trains sail and battles unfold. A Newfound express train reaches St Johns after a derailment near Port au Basques and plans the 64 mile trip. Admiral Kolchak is executed at Irkutsk. Poland and Denmark vote in Schleswig plebiscite. West Aleta runs aground near Tershelling. British premier Lloyd George aims to bring Irish home rule bill to Commons soon.
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Lloyd George
House of Commons
London
Multiple incidents of crime and public unrest reported nationwide
Reports detail a bank burglary in Blaine Kansas with bonds and cash stolen, large tax collections in Chicago, a U S Mexico trade conference in Mexico City, a wage increase for Gogebic range miners, influenza quarantine at Wellesley College, theft and murder tied to a Tampico payroll, fatal air collisions near San Antonio, deaths from a luncheon olives incident, art collector Charles Gunther's death, a Lexington riot after a murder confession, beer dumped into Winona sewers, and other assorted national events.
Discord in Wilson cabinet as Lansing resigns amid rail wage dispute
Secretary of State Lansing resigns amid conflicts with President Wilson over cabinet duties and war rail wage talks led by Director General Hines. A looming general railway strike and wage controversy test federal control as unions and lawmakers clash over rates and funding.
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Wilson
Hines
Gompers Opposes Political Labor Party Push
Lemuel Gompers attacks the idea of a political labor party urging organized labor to back congressional allies. He cautions the third party plan favored by Plumb plan leaders would harm labor. His remarks drew sharp responses from Senator Sherman of Maine and Representative Blanton of Texas.
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Blanton
Texas
Labor Versus Farmers Pact Denies Right to Strike
Washington meeting of National Orange American Farm Bureau Cotton States Association and State Farmers union presidents drafts a memorial denying any group of workers a right to strike. It argues labor strikes would starve cities and ruin farm property and asserts farmers and handlers alike have no moral or legal right to cause such calamities. Hope is placed in peace treaty negotiators with President Wilson's letter to Senator Hitchcock on the matter.
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Soviet Forces Seal Key Gains In Black Sea Front
Reports say soviet troops occupy Odessa after fierce fighting and push from Taganrog to secure a foothold on the southern coast between the Don and Vega rivers. Western front shows a thaw as Lefts sign an armistice with Moscow while Britain shifts to economic policy to rein in bolshevism and seeks civilized terms for peace.
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Democrats Oppose Universal Military Training in Caucus Vote
Democratic members in caucus rejected universal military training despite President Wilson and Mr. Wilson's letter urging nonpartisan handling. The measure, backed by Kitchin, failed 106 to 17, signaling slim chances in the House. Some supporters led by Kahn continue to push the proposal.
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Kitchin
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Besy’s Mustarine Promises Fast Pain Relief in Yellow Box
Advertises Besy’s Mustarine as a mustard plaster pain killer for rheumatism and headaches. Claims relief in five minutes for neuritis toothache earache backache and bronchitis. Promotes strong yellow mustard formula from S.C. Wels & Co Le Roy New York.
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Professor's Wife Praises Husband Before Lab Crash
A professor's wife extols her husband during tea with guests, then a dramatic crash from the laboratory interrupts, leaving visitors anxious about the scientist's safety and future.
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Jad Salts touted as kidney remedy for backache
An advertisement claims backache and dull kidney pain stem from meat consumption. It promotes Jad Salts a grape and lemon acid mix with lithia to cleanse sluggish kidneys and stop bladder irritation, advising a tablespoonful in water daily for a few days.
A Mouthful The Intense Miss Miggs
A courtroom exchange features Miss Miggs arguing about communists pursuing syndicalism and mass action to impose Soviet principles on industry. Mr Boggs agrees, and the judge comments.
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Not the Only One Is Your Husband On A Fixed Salary
A dialogue snippet shows a wife asking if her husband earns a fixed salary and the husband replying that it is fixed only to their liking. The exchange implies concerns about income stability within a marriage.
Live lobsters headline first for Paris Brussels air service
Live lobsters were the first merchandise carried by the new air service between Paris and Brussels. The launch marks a notable upgrade in freight transport linking the two capitals.
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