German Situation Seems to Be Solving Itself
Paris reports from February eight that inter allied war council talks widen news on occupying armies and postwar plans. US President Wilson insists American troops return home, while Marshal Foch notes French demobilization lag. The British share the stance, aim to address home problems, and keep troops ready. Germany is described as emasculated with no army and no navy, complicating armistice terms and future plans. Discussions include shipping handovers, railway stock, and the division of forces, with a February seventeenth renewal meeting set at Treves to decide new clauses and occupations.
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John Edwin Nevin
Paris
Thenter-Allied War Council
Germany
Amerp
Wilson
Marshal Foch
United States
Padgett
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Washington
Iran
Supreme Inter-Allied War Council
Treves
Ges
Bismarck
Im P
France
Armig
atzig-Thorm
War Council
Committee On
Cof Nations
Crillon
League
Office Boy Missing With 26000 In Brokerage Search
Members of the brokerage firm W H Colvin & Co. reported an office boy named Abe Muenick missing after awaiting his return with $26,000. A fire occurred and a general search was underway, as authorities and associates pursued leads regarding the missing youngster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Muenick
W.H. Colvin & Co
Tn Fire
American delegates demand free speech eight hour day and end child labor
Paris February 8 American delegates submit proposals to the commission on international labor legislation. They call for a league of free peoples, no reprisals, recognition of small nations, no exploitation of labor, abolition of child labor under 16, an eight hour workday, equal pay for equal work, and a wage standard reflecting civilization. The proposals also insist on trials by jury and free association and press.
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Paris
Commission On International Labor
Nen
Vha
Berne
Commission On International Labor Legislation
league of the free_peoples of the world
League of Free Peoples of the World
Wilson
Tax raises for married heads of families under new revenue bill
Revised estimates released in Washington show taxes for married persons on various incomes. A $2,500 income faces a $30 tax, $5,000 yields $180, $10,000 $850, $25,000 $3,720, $50,000 $11,030, and $100,000 $35,030. The current law taxes $2,500 at $10, $50,000 at $80, $10,900 at $355, $25,000 at $1,780, $50,000 at $5,180, and $100,000 at $16,180.
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Washington
Tax on Packages to Australia
The Australian Postal Administration announces an extra charge of six pence per package on parcel post items received from foreign countries including the United States. The fee funds the duties of verifying numbers and marks on packages, a process that often requires multiple office reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Australian Postal Administration
Commonwealth
United States
Extra Train For Middletown Commuters Saturday
The New Haven road adds train No 986 on Saturdays starting February 5 leaving Hartford at 12 45 pm and arriving Middletown at 1 21 pm For those leaving Hartford after 5 pm on Saturdays service via Berlin is provided with departures at 5 30 7 12 and 10 31 pm
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Valley
Middletown
New Haven Road
Hartford
Berlin
10000 More Troops En Route From France
Washington reports the arrival of more than 10,000 American troops aboard the battleship Kansas and vessels Harrisburg, Louisville and Kroonland. They sailed from France and are due at Newport News on February 16 and New York on February 15 16 and 17, per the chief of staff.
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Washington
United 5S
Kansas
Harrisburg
Louisville
Kroonland
France
Newport News
New York
Reserve Banks Had Big Year
Washington reports the twelve federal reserve banks earned 55.45 million dollars in the just-closed year, up 72.6 percent on capital due to war financing. Net earnings largely fund surplus and franchise tax payments, with dividends to member banks tenfold the amount. The board forecasts lower rates after treasury needs ease and notes plans for new bank buildings, inflationary controls, and a cautious, gradual credit readjustment to support production and foreign trade.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Boston Bank
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Act
Bridgeport Conductor Killed by Express Train
James McKenney aged 61 of 182 Main Street Bridgeport was killed in Stamford at 7 20 am when a New Haven Railroad New Canaan express struck him as he stepped to avoid a passing train. He spent 40 years with the railroad and 30 years as a conductor, living in Bridgeport 36 years and leaving a wife and six daughters.
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Stamford
James McKenney
Main Street
Bridgeport
New Haven
New Canaan
Owl
McKenney
League of Nations sermons move churches to back union
In London on February 8 sermons will urge England and Wales churches to support a league of nations. Petitions will circulate in 16,000 churches for signatures to the League of Nations Union backed by President Wilson. Lord Robert Cecil and others support creating such a world society, with 2,000 churches already represented in the union.
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League of Nations
London
England and
Wales
League of Nations Union
Wilson
Robert Cecil
Society of Nations
Union
Mine Workers Elect Leaders in 1918 Ballot Count
Frank J. Hayes of Collinsville Illinois defeated John Walker of Danville Illinois for president of the United Mine Workers of America in the December 10 1918 election. John L. Lewis of Springfield Illinois won the vice presidency defeating Thomas Kennedy of Hazelton Pennsylvania.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Frank J. Hayes
Collinsville
Ill
John Walker
Danville
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Springfield
Thomas Kennedy
Hazelton
Electricians to Work Four Days Weekly Amid Coal Shortage
Berlin reports that starting next week electrical workers will be limited to four days per week due to a coal shortage. The Abend Zeitung warns that fuel famine will continue to reduce electricity supply.
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Berlin
London
Abend Zeitunz
American Mission Arrives in Rome to Study Food Needs
A military mission from Paris has arrived in Rome to assess the food requirements for the Italian armies and liberated populations as of February 8. The group will evaluate needs and coordinate aid for civilians and troops.
Graft Probed in Muscle Shoals Nitrate Plant
Investigators probe graft and waste in Muscle Shoals nitrate plant project. Officials cite cost rise from 35 million appropriation to over 65 million with reports of petty graft and payroll padding. War Department notes urgency to secure nitrate independence, while Justice probes potential civil irregularities.
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Muscle Shoals
Alabama
U. S
Franks. Stetson
International News Service
Washington
Department of Justice
Department
War Department
Military Intelligence Department
United States
Chile
Germany
Mussel Shoals
Air Nitrates Co
New York
Cyanimid Company
Bureau of Ordnance
Baker
Quartermaster’s Department
Ecco
Construction Divisa
Mill Intelligence Department
Benedict Crowell
Finehurst
N. C
Crowell
Claude R. Porter
Hog Island
Americas Missing Toll Is Reduced Says General March
Washington reports from General Peyton C. March show missing in action in France now averaging about 100 per day, with Pershing dispatches reducing earlier totals from 10,000 to 7,755. Demobilization is near completion with 1,443,000 assigned, 236,824 returned overseas by January 31, and 51 cargo carriers converted to transports ready for service.
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Washington
America
France
Peyton C. March
Pershing
March
Lawrence Strike Moves to End Work Stoppage
Lawrence Mass February 8 the citizens committee of 162 begins effort to restore strikers to work The state board of arbitration will seek to unite employers and employees Monday A crusade to deport foreign born agitators is launched Meetings are planned in city schools with speakers for workers Whistles and bells may mark Monday morning to encourage return to work
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Citizens’ Committee
Lawrence
Mass
State Board of Arbitration
Tribute to Roosevelt by Governor Edge
Governor Edge of New Jersey pays tribute to Theodore Roosevelt as an American icon and calls for statewide memorial services Sunday. He says Roosevelt the man is gone but Roosevelt the American lives as an enduring guide and example for public service and future generations.
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Edge
Roosevelt
Trenton
N. J
Theodore Roosevelt
New Jersey
Republic
President's Departure On George Washington Nears Return
Paris February 8 The George Washington transport, last used by President Wilson, arrived at Brest loaded with fuel and supplies. She will take on a full troop complement Sunday and await Wilson's arrival next week. No departure date set as talks on the League of Nations constitution continue, but a return to America is expected not later than February 16.
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George Washington
Paris
Wilson
Europe
America
Brest
League of Nations
To Hear Belgium's Claims Tuesday at Peace Conference
Paris February 8 Representatives of the Big Five powers will reconvene Tuesday to hear Belgium's claims, pushing the peace conference toward the war’s acute problems. Delegates also conduct private meetings to prepare ground for agreement on major issues not yet on the program.
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Belgium
Paris
Comment On London Strikes
London analysis notes dissensions among labor ranks amid ongoing strike situation. The Daily Express cites A Bonar Law’s tactics as preventing Bolshevik spread and warns union authorities against renewing the contest.
General Hodges Transferred To Memphis Engineer District
Brig. General John H. Hodges, commander of the 23rd Infantry, was ordered from Camp Devens Massachusetts to Memphis Tennessee to command the engineering district there. Hodges, the youngest brigadier general in the army, led the engineers in France in critical actions that helped prevent a break in the allied line.
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Hodges
Camp Devens
Mass
John H. Hodges
23Rd Infantry
Memphis
Tenn
Regiment of Engineers
France
League of Nations Work Two Thirds Progress Report
Paris Feb 8 The League of Nations work progresses with more than two thirds of the constitution completed. It notes tentative graft concerns and indicates plans to release the next steps early next week.
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Eague of Nations
Paris
League
Superior Court Assignment List for Next Week
The trial list for the superior court was announced with jury cases scheduled. Tuesday features Charles Sanford versus Nellie Randall and Walter Gildersleeve versus Georgianna Wyllie. Wednesday brings Andrew Hyde versus Ellen Hyde and Peter O Callaghan versus Morris Ritman Carlson. Thursday covers Frank Bondoloni administrator against H W Grant. Friday has Addison Chapman versus Thaddeus Smith. A special Tuesday assignment lists Samuel Thompson versus Henry Isaac for February 12.
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Superior Court
Charles (. Sanford
Nellie H. Randall
Tyler
Rathbun
Walter Gildersleeve
Georgianna Wyllie
Culver
Birdsey E
Andrew Hyde
Ellen Hyde
Donahoe
Flood
Peter O
St Aloysius Minstrels Plan Carnival Benefit Night
The St Aloysius minstrel group meets tomorrow at 10 30 for grand opening night preparations for the four night carnival to run February 26 27 28 and March 1 to aid the building fund. A chorus of thirty voices and leading soloists will perform songs with entertainment and dancing nightly at the carnival. Booths and games fill the hall while the weekend dance continues tonight. A large flashlight photo from the 25th anniversary party is on display at Welker's show window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aloysius Minstrels
Building Fund
Welker
Waterbury Hearing Casts Doubt on Barge Canal Plan
A Waterbury hearing on the proposed barge canal from Waterbury to Derby showed strong factory opposition to water-power interruptions and warned that construction costs and water rights absorption would be staggering, possibly derailing the project. Col Roessler of the state government attended.
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Waterbury
Naugatuck
Tidewater
Derby
W Roessler
Washington Chapter of Eastern Star Officers Demonstrate Techniques
At a regular meeting of Lady Washington Chapter Order of the Eastern Star the degree work was exemplified by new officers on two candidates. A large attendance remained for light refreshments after the work. A Valentine wrist is planned for February 18 in lower Masonic hall and a George Washington social is scheduled for February 20 at the next regular meeting.
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Lady Washington
Order of the Eastern Star
Lower
Masonic Hall
George Washington
Boy Scouts Outing At Millers Pond And Portland Hike
A group of Boy Scouts spent the day at Millers pond traveling by car to Crystal Lake then hiking on foot. Some older Scouts hiked to Job’s pond in Portland where a ceremony inducting a hot clam chowder into service took place.
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Millers Pond
Crystal Lake
Shank’s
Job’s Pond
Portland
Comment on London Strike Sparks High Rank Labor Debate
The Daily Express notes the London strike has broken into higher labor ranks. It credits former Chancellor A Bonar Law with firm tactics that blocked Bolshevik influence and hinders Union leaders from widening the contest.
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London
The
Daily Express Today
A. Bonar Law
Ladies Auxiliary Whist Social and Prize Winners
The Ladies Auxiliary A. O. H. held a well attended social and whist last evening. Prize winners included Richard Coleman Sr, Mrs Katherine Davis, Mrs Thos Dee, Miss Julia Hedges, Peter K Ryan, Mr Ziegel, Mrs H J Hendley, Mrs Thom as Hayes, John Smeddy, and Mrs Mary Kelly. Refreshments followed.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Richard Coleman, Sr
Katherine Davis
Thos
Dee
Julia Hedges
Peter K. Ryan
Ziegel
H. J. Hendley
Thomas Hayes
John Smeddy
Mary Kelly
Packers Tried To Buy Heney For Business Deals
Washington February 8 Francis J Heney testified before the senate agricultural committee that packers attempted to buy him by offering more business than he could handle. He said the offer came from Levy Mayer counsel for Armour & Co during the sessions of the present senate investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heney
Washington
Francis J. Heney
Senate Agricultural Committee
Levy Mayer
Armour & Co
Senate
Clauses To Be Clarified On League Of Nations
Paris February 8 officials announced several constitutional clauses of the League of Nations require recommitment for clarification. To speed work the committee sessions were resumed this morning.
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Paris
League of Nations
Dr David Elected President of German National Assembly
Dr David, a member of the social democratic party and former under secretary for foreign affairs, was elected president of the German National Assembly in Weimar on February 7 with a report from London dated February 8.
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German Assembly
Weimar
Germany
London
David
Social Democratic Party
German National Assembly
German constitution draft restructures empire power and rights
New German constitution draft proposes a 34 year old president, seven year term, two chamber Reichstag, voting rights for men and women, and abolishes birth privileges. It envisions eight republics within a federation and home colonization plans to modify landed property. Provinces listed include Prussia, Silesia, Brandenburg, Lower Saxony, Westphalia, Hesse, and Bavarian regions.
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Frank “L. Chariton
Ln.b
New York
Empire
Entente
Paris
Ing
Germany
Draf
Reichstag
Chamber of the People
Chamber
Ataten
Rve
German Frée Stat
Duratio
Free States
Berlin
Greater Sin
Prussia
West Prussia
Bro
Silesia
Posen
Sudeten
Bohemia
Brandenburg
Pomerania
Mark
Mecklenburgs
Lower Saxony
Hanover
Orenburg
Brunswick
Westphalia
Schaumberg
Lippe
Kont
Hesse
Am Nassau
Grand Duchy of
Rhineland
Bavarian Palatinate
Birkenfeld
Six Hurt In Collision In New York Street Scene
Six people were seriously injured today when a wooden local train collided with an electric steel train at 120th Street. The wooden train, carrying passengers, crashed into a non passenger steel train that was not making stops. The first car of the wooden train was wrecked and caught fire.
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New York
120Th Street
American Mission Arrives to Study Italian Army Food Needs
An American mission traveling from Paris has arrived in Rome to assess the foodstuffs needed by the Italian armies and the liberated territories. The group plans to survey supply requirements and coordinate relief efforts for the war-torn region.
Birth Announcement for William H. and Mrs. William H.
A son was born Thursday February 6 to Mr and Mrs William H at 39 Grand Street. Mother and child are doing nicely.
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William H
Grand Street
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Warner
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Naugatuck Valley Canal
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