Labor leaders mobilize to block new Illinois rail bill
Washington notes massed labor chiefs press to block a revised Cummins-Fach bill amid looming strikes and a White House appeal. The vast lobbying, hotel talks, and union threats aim to sway President Wilson on wage dispute settlement while leaders warn of unrest and possible strikes. Senate votes 47 to 17, House 749 to 160 as policy fights shape railroads' fate.
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Recognition of Soviet government debated by Allies
The Associated Press reports Feb 24 that Allied leaders discussed recognizing the Soviet government but left no firm plan. Talks touched on resuming relations, possible engagements, and fears of Russian actions threatening Western Europe. French Premier Millarand and other premiers expressed cautious views on the issue amid uncertain prospects.
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George Nitts
Arguments On TL Day Case To Be Heard
Government moves to dis the original suit seeking certiorari on the federal prohibition rational amendment. Supreme Court will hear arguments at this term in expents Bhs. taal.
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Stetson Urges US Stay Free of League of Nations
Attorney F A Stetson spoke at Amherst in Hagles Hall opposing joining any League of Nations. He cited Constitution protections and praised common citizens whose war service formed the nation’s backbone, urging Americans to avoid entangling alliances and preserve the Washington era course. He highlighted working men supplying most soldiers and warned against surrendering gains to foreign schemes.
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Famed Olive Tree El Swint Falls in Garden of Gethsemane
In Jerusalem a snowstorm toppled the famed El Swint olive tree in the Garden of Gethsemane. The historic tree, tied with iron braces to stay upright, has endured since biblical times and is linked to tradition about Turkish rule. Price history and rosaries from its stones are noted in local lore.
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Tragic Suicide Disturbs Red Bay Family
In Red Bay Alabama on February 24, Mrs Westey Collum, 30, mother of six, hanged herself from a tall tree with a rope tied around her neck. Her husband discovered her body swinging, and efforts to save her proved futile.
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Suffragists Campaign Targeted at Senator Wadaworth
Mrs. Raymond Brown leads suffragist push in New York district against Senator James Wadaworth who opposed their cause. Chronicle Telegram ads proved effective as Dr. Kincaid reported a lost Masonic ring restored within hours. A found pocketbook, containing over $40, was recovered after a police notice.
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Raymond Brown
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U. S
James W. Wadaworth
Chronicle ‘ Telegram
Dr. Kincaid
Chief Stankard Remembered By the Winners
A fragmented local item recalls Chief Stankard praised by cheering attendees at a Community Chest event. A comical note shows a gift package with coal and a spark plug, hinting at city politics and a tongue in cheek jab about department equipment and next campaign travel.
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Peace plea from Russian Reds reported in Moscow
The supreme council in session at Leningrad receives a formal peace offer from the Soviet government in Moscow. Premier Nitti favors acceptance, while Lloyd George leans toward concessions. Echo de Paris editor Pertinex claims an accord nears. premiers pause arms to anti Bolsheviks and warn Poland. London reports renewed commercial ties with Russia through co operatives as Paris writers note possible closer relations with Russia.
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Cabinet in Danger Crisis Rumor Reported
Associated Press dispatch claims the Japanese cabinet faces a possible crisis amid political turmoil. Huchare sources warn of cabinet instability and potential government upheaval, with unnamed officials citing mounting pressure and unresolved policy clashes.
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Wasted Health Of U S School Children Cited
Dr Thomas D Wood of Columbia University told the National Education Association convention that hundreds of thousands of lives are sacrificed and large economic losses occur from not applying science to preventing weakness and disease. He said 75 percent of schools are wasting funds educating children handicapped by ill health and 72 percent of ten million students have remediable physical defects.
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Cleveland
Jhaman Meiwer
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Columbia University
National Education Association
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United States
Rose Moriarty to Organize Republican Women in Four States
Miss Rose Moriarty, formerly of this city, now in Cleveland, will organize Republican women across Ohio Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota. Ohio Suffrage leader Mrs Harriet Taylor Upton presided at a 300-woman luncheon in Columbus where party chairman George H. Clark praised Moriarty and Upton. A preliminary Cleveland meeting will form a local Republican women’s club and Moriarty will supervise districts in four states after organizing Michigan and Wisconsin.
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Mias Rose Moriarty
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Harriet Taylor Upton
Warren
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Fear New War While Turkey Holds Capital
London report cites Eleutherios Venizelos warning a new war could erupt if Turkey remains in Constantinople. He criticizes France for backing a Turkish framework and aims for Adrianople Thrace, seeking British and Italian support for Smyrna and Thrace. A Damascus dispatch quotes Feisal warning Britain of Arab discontent and dangers if British mandates retreat.
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Donkey Skit at National Suffrage Convention
At Chicago’s National Suffrage convention a skit featured Mrs Mary Semple Scott as the party donkey. Mrs Gunford Dudley of Nashville, Tennessee, acting as democratic whip in the senate for the suffragists, delivered a heart to heart talk on Tennessee fighting spirit to the donkey.
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Gunford Dudley
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Tenn
Senate
Tennessee
Mary Semple Scott
Smoke screen proposal to signal Mars from Bryn Mawr
Bryn Mawr February 24. Professor James J Crenshaw of Bryn Mawr College proposes using surplus government smoke from World War I to form vast earthbound screens visible to Mars. He suggests 1 square area as large as Pennsylvania, with parallel smoke ejectors releasing simultaneously to create and erase a large, detectable mark.
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James J. Crenshaw
Bryn Mawr College
Oliver Lodge
Sahara
Crenshaw Gard
Pennsylvania
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Desert
Plan to open phonetic research college proposed in London
Darrel Jones leads a plan for a new phonetics institute in London funded up to 600000 dollars with 70 assistants researching the thousand languages of the British empire. The project envisions an ultimate total of 2500000 pounds for the institution.
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Phonetic Research College
Darrel Jones
University of London
Jones
Harding campaign may endorse Hiram Johnson in Ohio
Columbus reports indicate Ohio Harding managers likely will endorse California Senator Hiram Johnson as second choice for the presidential nomination. A long distance call from Harding headquarters urged Johnson to file in Ohio as a candidate, a move seen as precipitate amid concerns over plans favoring General Keifer. Ohio Republicans gathered on Washington’s Birthday to gauge support as they prepare for the campaign push against the Democratic host.
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Harding
Ohio
Hiram Johnson
California
Johnson
General Keffer
Washington
Loot Tombs of German Royalty
Burglars rifled Charlottenberg mausoleum on Sunday in Berlin removing jewels from Queen Louisa’s coffin and stealing gold and silver crowns on the coffins of Emperor William I and Emperor Augusta. They did not open other coffins. The mausoleum houses Queen Louisa and Frederick William III, with their son William I and Empress Augusta interred there.
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Monanleum
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Louisa
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Augusta
Albrecht
Royal Palace
Gentz
Frederick William III
Emperor William I
Fifty Men at General Phonograph Strike for Higher Wages
Fifty employees at the General Phonograph Supply Co. formerly The Garford Manufacturing Co. walked out after management refused to discuss a wage raise. The workers in the experimental room and the de and tool departments formed a committee to present the demand, which was rejected, prompting the strike.
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Garford Manufacturing Co
Experimental Room
Trans-Caucasia Quake Shakes Region Centered on Tort
Dispatches say a major earthquake struck the Trans-Caucasia district with Tort as the center. Reports describe numerous cases and serious damage as Gort under local government faces the event along the Kura river in Russia.
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Federal authorities to arrest Iron County officials without warrant
Marquette Mich Feb 4 United States Commissioner Hatch refused to issue a federal warrant for six Iron County officials accused of conspiring to obstruct Prohibition. He required District Attorney approval and warned he would proceed with federal and state troops if no telegraphic authorization arrived by 2 pm. Federal agents from Chicago and other cities planned to move toward Iron River with Major Dalrymple and state police to arrest the officials who allegedly seized barrels of wine from Prohibition Director George Grove and three state troops. The detachment would reach Iron River by tonight.
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Harry B. Hatch
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Iron County
Hatch
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Eédera
Prohibition
Chicago
Independent Voters Club organized in Oberlin
At the Park Hotel on February 24, over thirty Oberlin women formed the Oberlin Independent Voters Club. The group adopted a platform denouncing party slogans, pledging to study candidates, pursue proportional representation and other reforms, and to oppose Congressman Davey.
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Oberlin Independent Voters’ Club
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H. A. Miller
TI. Y. Woodruff
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Thin Dirt
Lorain Union Men Hear Glen F. Plumb
Lorain County Building Trades Council will address Glen F. Plumb on March 3 in the Lorain high school auditorium. Elyria citizens plan attendance as Plumb discusses his Plumb bill for railroads.
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Glen F. Plumb
Allies refuse to recognize Soviet Russia new policy
London February 24 The allied supreme council announced the Allies will decline to deal with Soviet Russia until they believe the Bolshevik horrors have ended. The decision precludes diplomatic relations with the Moscow administration for the near future. The council said the Allies cannot advise border states to continue war against Bolsheviks if Bolshevik forces attack within those territories while promising every possible support.
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Moscow
Elyria Women To Look After Crippled Tots Drive
Subscriptions to the Community Chest rose past 97000 by Tuesday morning with many donors waiting to send in pledges. Notable contributors include Katherine Troxel and Mrs Chas Fell Sr among a long list of locals who pledged for each child at Gates Hospital. The drive credits Elyria’s efficient telephone system and manager A J Current of Elytte Telephone Co for smooth operations and handling spiking call traffic during the campaign.
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Gates Hospital
Katherine Troxel
Chas. Fell
D. C. Martin
BR. T. JF. Martin
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J. Curren
J.B. Loughrey
George Tufford
Is. E. Saunders
Lenora Sireth
Hf. A. Crandall
Geeexe Brownell
E. F. Alien
John Pekyas
Ed. Robson
Leonard Birch
Chas. Tucker
Chas. Crohore
Howard Cook
Virginia Saunders
Chapters
Artemas Beebe
WE. Gray
G. E. French
G. Es ” Findley
Mors
A. J. Fill
Elyria
A. J. Current
Elytte Telephone Company
Lorain Youth Sues Railroad For Damages
Elmer Szeckely of Lorain files a court action against Walter D. Hines and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad seeking 27000 in damages after a wheel pile collapsed on March 4 at Lorain, crushing his leg and leaving him a lifelong cripple after hospitalization.
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Lorain
Walter D. Hines
B. & O. Railroam
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