Kansas Governor Blames Argonne Shortages on Army Failings
Kansas Governor Henry Allen told a House rules committee that German aircraft dominated the Argonne battle, American artillery fell short, and troops were poorly clothed and underfed. He cited incomplete supply lines, blocked roads, and unreliable rear logistics, urging a congressional inquiry into expended ammunition and food and detailing accounts from Kansas 35th Division veterans.
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Washington
the Argonne
Henry Allen
Kansas
House Rules Committee
Army Organization of Supply
Cambo
Allen
Pou
Owever
35Th Division
Camin
Argonne
Rosa
Radek Freed From Shackles in Berlin Trial Fight
Karl Radek, the Russian radical leader, formerly in chains in Berlin, had the shackles removed after counsel pleas. A release petition was filed with the committing magistrate based on three contentions: Radek’s act to ex-territorial rights, his entry into Germany under his own name, and his status as an official envoy from Russia exempt from German trial.
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Berlin
Karl Radek
Herr Weinberg
Radek
Germany
Russia
Herr Mueller
Molkenbuhr
Karl
Germans Agree to Cease Fighting Poles in New Terms
Gen announces a halt to the German offensive against Poland as part of a new armistice extension. The accord prolongs the previous truce indefinitely and preserves allied right to end it after three days of noncompliance with conditions set on November 11, December 12 and January 16.
Edward W. Well Dies at 80 in New Britain
Edward W. Well aged 80 and longtime figure in local manufacturing in New Britain Southington and Plantsville died at his home He is survived by a son and three sisters and was the brother of the late Rev Dr Joseph Twichell of Hartford Funeral services will be held in New Britain with burial in Southington.
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New Britain
Edward W. Well
City
Southington
Plantsville
Joseph “‘Twichell
Hartford
Armistice Signed At Last Night’s Meeting
A new armistice was signed at local time last night aboard the liner Foch’s private meeting room. The agreement marks a halt in hostilities and is described as a pivotal step toward wider peace negotiations.
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Eabeee
Zee Foch
Famous Negro Fighters Arrive in New York on Rotterdam
New York city welcomes 1500 members of the 367th Infantry known as the Buffaloes back from Brest France. They saw heavy action on Vosges and Argonne fronts, with over ten percent casualties as assault troops. Brig Generals Irwin and Burr led units. Lt Sumner Lewer earned the Croix de Guerre and Legion of Honor. Also aboard Dante Alighieri were Scorpion crew and Coast Artillery personnel.
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New York
Rotterdam
Brest
France
Europe
Vosges Mountains
Argonne
Moselle
James B. Irwin
Edward Burr
167Th Field Artillery
Metz
Sumner Lewer
Bath
Dante Alighieri
H. G. Babbit
Corpion
Constantinople
G1st Coast Artillery
Stock Yards Award Increases Wages For Low Paid Workers
Federal Judge Samuel Alschuler announces a wage award for stock yard workers. The plan adds ten percent from November 10, 1915 for those earning $20 weekly or less, with back pay within twenty days. Workers over 21 earning under 42 1/2 cents an hour get a 2 1/2 cent raise per hour, not exceeding 42 1/2 cents. Overtime at time and a half. veterans must reclaim old jobs with full rights.
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Chicago
Samuel Alschuler
United States
Navy declines loan of NC-1 for trans Atlantic flight
Secretary Daniels announced that the navy department will not loan Captain B B Lipsner the NC-1 or any seaplane for a trans Atlantic flight. He said plans for a navy aviators trans Atlantic flight are already under way and proceeding satisfactorily.
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Washington
Navy Department
B. B. Lipsner
Daniels
Lipsner
Air Mail Service
Post Office Department
Preacher in Stamford opposes prohibition method
In a Stamford sermon Rev. Charles Morris Addison rector of St. John's Episcopal Church denounced the prohibition approach to curbing drink. The conservative clergyman cited Christian teaching and noted parishioners include Congressman Schuyler Merritt and Superior Court Judge John H. Keeler.
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Stamford
Charles Morris Addison
D. D
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Must Remove Cancelled Stamps From Mail Containers
Washington on February 17 the post office issued orders to postmasters not to accept fourth class matter if cartons boxes or other containers bear cancelled postage special delivery or revenue stamps and to remove all old address labels from reused containers to avoid mail confusion.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Entente Troops to Aid On Eastern Front Says Berline Zeitung
Copenhagen February 17 Entente troops to cooperate with German forces on the eastern front to stem the Bolshevik advance unless Bolshevik leaders voluntarily check it. Italian regiment expected at Kevpo and British troops expected at Laken, per Berliner Zeitung.
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Copenhagen
Berliner Zeitung
Kevpo
Laken
Tram Service Resumed in Belfast Amid Striker Mob Incident
Partial tram service resumed yesterday in Belfast after a mass meeting of strikers. A mob attempted to inter the service and was dispersed by police. the service was halted at dusk.
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Belfast
London
Prussian Assembly to Convene for President Election
The Prussian national assembly will convene on March 4 to elect a Prussian president and thereby abolish the law making the German chancellor the premier of Prussia. The gathering signals a major constitutional move in Prussia's government structure.
Textile strike turmoil in Lawrence prompts arrests and stoning
In Lawrence Massachusetts on February 17 a trolley car carrying several women was stoned by strike sympathizers amid clashes between strikers and mounted police. Nine arrests followed as the textile strike enters its third week with no serious injuries. A police club struck Barnard M Allen of Phillips Academy during the mob action at the gates of local mills.
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Lawrence
Mass
Boston
Barnard M. Allen
Phillips Andover Academy
Alen
Woman released from Stamford sanitarium on habeas corpus
Stamford February 17 Mrs Clara Erickson of New York City freed by order of Judge John F Keating after testimony from Dr Amos J Givens and two other physicians that she is mentally fit to be at large Her husband Alexander head of a steamship company died October 26 leaving estate over one million dollars with will creating a 100 000 trust for Mrs Erickson and additional trusts for their four children The report notes possible steps to challenge the will.
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Stamford
Clara Erickson
New York City
John F. Keating
Keating
Amos J. Givens
Hindenburg Appeals for Volunteers to Fight Bolshevism
Berlin February 15 delay Field Marshal von Hindenburg from Colberg issued an appeal for volunteers to preserve Germany against Bolshevism. He urges sacrifice and unity among Germans of all tribes and regions, calling comrades of Tannenberg and the Masurian lakes to hurry to the aid and heed his leadership.
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Germany
Berlin
Suffrage Amendment Reintroduced in Senate Today
Washington February 17 Senator Wesley Jones of Washington reintroduced the federal woman suffrage amendment in the senate after a previous defeat this session. Jones cited hope that a presidential vote upon his return could push the measure through on the session’s last day, if a single favorable vote appears.
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Wilson
Washington
Senate
Wesley Jones
Jones
Committee On
New Mexico
United States
Investigating Social Conditions for Soldiers Abroad
Mrs. George E. Vincent wife of the Rockefeller Foundation head has begun an inquiry in England and France into social conditions affecting American soldiers. Findings will go to the United States government with suggestions for demobilization, education and training upon their return to civilian life.
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Eendon
George E. Vincent
Rockefeller Foundation
England
France
United States
Ebert to Tour Germany From Berlin to Vienna Plan
Provisional President Frederick Ebert will travel from Berlin to Vienna after a brief stay in Weimar He intends a nationwide tour across Germany visiting state capitals and Vienna while residing at Bellevue Palace during the trip.
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Ebert
Germany
Weimar
Frederick Ebert
Berlin
Vienna
Bellevue Palace
Workers Get 44 Hour Week In Montréal
Montréal feb 17 clothing and neat workers win a 44 hours week. The achievement marks a milestone in labor conditions with unions welcoming the accord and employers agreeing to implement the shortened schedule.
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Montréal
Conditions at Brest Horrible Hole Not Fit for Men
U S Senator Robert L. Owen returned from Europe describing Brest in brutal terms. He urged immediate repatriation of American troops and said conditions were dire, with rain and mud, insufficient ships, and severe homesickness among soldiers. He warned the army to improve care and lodging and to report to the War Department and Senate Military Affairs Committee.
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New York
United States
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
Rotterdam
England
France
Spain
Brest
Washington
Owen
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Catte
Senates Introduces Strong Sedition Bill in Washington
Washington February 17 drastic punishment for urging overthrow of government is set in the Jones bill. It calls five years hard labor or a 5000 dollar fine or both for sedition in federal courts. Aliens face deportation at term end and permanent banishment thereafter. Sedition is defined as writings or acts inciting resistance to law or changes in government by force, outside constitutional methods.
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Washington
Senate
Jones
United States
Four Minute Men
Seattle
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Is Dying In Ottawa
Sir Wilfrid Laurier former Canadian premier is dying after a paralytic stroke. A bulletin from Dr Chevrier reports a relapse after midnight with new brain effusion and a sinking condition. The left side is affected and he is practically unconscious.
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Ottawa
Ont
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
R. E. Chevrier
Wilfrid
R. &. Valin
Sir Wilfrid
One Day Election Strike Planned in Chicago
The Chicago Federation of Labor announced a one day general strike for April 1 election day to protect labor candidate John Fitzpatrick and his running mates. Milk dealers and other unions serving the public direct will make deliveries before midnight the night before election day to avoid public disruption.
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Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
John Fitzpatrick
Federation of Labor
Soldiers Still Get Delicacies
Washington notes Uncle Sam keeps the old motto that food wins hearts and ships large supplies to troops overseas. A $ shipment includes 50,000 pounds of chicken and 25,000 cases of fresh provisions. Soon 732,000 pounds of chocolate bars and 1,380,000 raisin packages follow, replacing jam cargo while bids are sought for four million pounds of jam.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
War Department
Fire claims twenty horses and damages 700000 dollars
Wilmington Del Feb 17 Twenty horses suffocated and 50 vehicles destroyed as a fire swept three lumber plants and an ice and coal firm. The blaze began in the Christiania Lumber yard and, aided by high winds, spread rapidly causing an estimated loss of 700000 dollars.
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Wilmington
Del
Christiania Lumber
House Appropriations Bill Backed For Rail Control Funds
Washington Feb 17 A bill to appropriate 750 million dollars plus 500 million for a revolving fund to operate the nations rail system under government control was favorably reported by Chairman Sherley. The House Interstate Commerce Committee tabled the five year extension bill, leaving government control unresolved this session. A similar Senate measure exists but faces similar stalemate as leaders search for a solution to the railroad issue.
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Washington
House
Sherley
House Appropriation Committee
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Congress
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Wilson
Divorce Suits Heard by Hartford Court
George Van Epps of Saybrook Point testified he married Lumilla C. C. Van Epps at New Britain on March 2, 1914 and that the couple separated three months later. The judge granted Van Epps a divorce. Theresa M. Links of Hartford seeks a divorce from Jacob A. Links of Portland. three children born of the marriage. Judge Case reserved decision in this matter.
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Hartford
George van Epps
Saybrook Point
William S. Case
Superior Court
Lumilla C. C. van Epps
New Britain
Hardin
Klein
van Epps
Theresa M. Links
Jacob A. Links
Portland
Middletown
Links
Case
Mine Strike Tensions Rock Pekin Illinois
Sheriff Robert Clay in Pekin Illinois mobilizes 15 deputies to guard mines as striking miners led by an alleged bolshevik threaten to attack. Guards vow to shoot it out if men at work are not discharged, following a week of violence and intimidation.
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Pekin
Ill
Robert Clay
Burr
Sheriff Clay
Germany's Finance Woes Highlighted by Minister Call
Weimar reports Minister of Finance Herr Schiffer declares Germany's financial condition is desperate and hinges on the empire's future state. He urges a calm wait for decision and advocates redefining property as administratorship. He notes October exhaustion followed by a 15 billion mark relief from unsecured notes.
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Deee i Ceemen
Weimar
Germany
Herr Schiffer
Cntate
German Empire
Voting Machines Legality Upheld by House Rules
Washington February 17 The house rules committee ruled voting machines legal in a dispute between Thomas B Dunn of Rochester New York and his opponent Jacob Gerling. Gerling argued machines violated secret ballot provisions, but the committee sustained legality and the report was adopted by the house today.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Congress
Thomas B. Dunn
Rochester
N. Y
Jacob Gerling
Dunn
Gerling
House
Vienna Election Quiet Signals Socialist Lead
Vienna reports an orderly election with early indications suggesting a socialist victory. Analysts expect a coalition may be necessary to form a government.
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Vienna
Metal Market Report Show Prices and Credits
The report notes East St Louis spot prices for February and March offerings at 635 to 645 with continues into 630 to 645 for later months. Spelter remains quiet. Sub Treasury credit totals reach 4,007,579 with exchanges 497,969,965 and balances at 74,522,125.
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New York
East St.Louis
East St Louis
Sub-treasury
Senators Defy White House To Speak On League
Washington reports that several Republican senators intend to speak out on the League of Nations before February 26, despite President Wilson urging delay. Poindexter Borah Reed Kellogg announce readiness to address the issue. Lodge Knox unsure, awaiting guidance and details. Taft’s praise noted, but many Taft followers oppose the plan.
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Washington
League of Nations
Foreign Relations and Foreign Affairs Committees
Houses of
Congress
Borah
Poindexter
Lodge
Reed
Kellogg
Senate
Wilson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Knox
John Sharp Williams
Congressional
Taft
Gore
Oklahoma
Bolshevik Backing Question Raised In Senate Probe
Washington February 17 The senate committee probing Bolshevik propaganda in the United States plans to seek information from Justice Department sources as it widens its inquiry. Albert Rhys Williams Louis Bryant wife of John Reed and Raymond Robbins are among witnesses expected to testify.
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Washington
Senate
Department of Justice
Albert Rhys Williams
Louis Bryant
John Reed
Raymond Robbins
Red Cross
Chicago
Hell Fighters Arrive Parade of 369th Infantry in New York
Nearly three thousand World War I veterans of the 369th Infantry known as the Fighting 15th arrived in New York from Camp Upton and paraded up Fifth Avenue to cheers. Cpl Hayward led the unit, flags in hand, helmets on heads as officials reviewed the troops. The Hell Fighters, 89 officers and 2,902 enlisted men, were escorted to the 71st Regiment Armory for a chicken dinner after the procession.
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New York
369Th Infantry
15Th
National Guard
Camp Upton
Fifth Y Avenue
France
Cpl. Hayward
Hell Fighters
71St Regiment
Stamford Officer Cited for Distinguished Service Cross
Stamford February report shows Captain Charles H. Metcalf commander of Battery BH 56th artillery Co A C recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery in action. Major M B Payne New London battalion commander disclosed the nomination. The act dated October near Baulny in the Argonne forest sector.
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Stamford
Charles H. Metcalf
56Th Artillery
Co. A. C
M. B. Payne
New London
Metcalf
Brave
Payne
Baulny
Argonne Forest
Bremen Protest Over Surrender of Merchant Ships
Berne reports the Bremen government protested to former Reichstag president Fehrenbach against surrendering German merchant ships to the Allied powers. It also urged resistance to plans for ships to be crewed by German crews under Allied direction. The additional sentence appears garbled and unrelated.
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Berne
Bremen
Herr Fehrenbach
Reichstag
Ehrenbach
Ucge1
Almed
Churchill Plans Commission to Iran Russia Evidence
Paris reports that Britain and France weigh sending a commission to gather evidence from Russia while Lloyd George presses to resolve the Bolshevik issue. Bourgeois pushes for international army planning and factory inspection to bolster league covenant enforcement. Wilson and Borden urge faster action as Russia remains unsettled and labour pressures mount in Britain.
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Robert J. Prew
Paris
France
Whleher
Great Britain
America
Leon Bourgeois
Germany
League of Nations
Bourgeois
Supreme Council of the Powers
Stan Spencer Churchill
Russia
Princes Island
Wilson
Lloyd George
England
Borden
Canada
Open Hearing Sought as Williams Testifies on Open Session Refusal
Comptroller John Skelton Williams told the Senate Banking and Currency Committee that hearings on his office should be open, but the panel moved to executive session. He addressed implications of the McFadden resolution, his stock speculation, and bank interests in Baltimore and Richmond, denying terrorism charges and unfair rules. Senator Weeks planned to press for abolishing the Comptroller of the Treasury and transferring duties to the Federal Reserve Board.
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Williams
Washington
John Skelton Williams
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Sec Sion
McFadden
Baltimore
Richmond
Weeks
Office of Comptroller of the Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Admiral Wilson on Way Home From Europe
Vice Admiral Henry B. Wilson, critically ill with pneumonia after influenza, is returning to the United States aboard his flagship the New Mexico. The New Mexico will escort the George Washington, planned as the President Wilson’s return voyage.
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Admiral Wilson
Washington
Henry B. Wilson
America
New Mexico
Navy
George Washington
President Wilson
Royalist Leader Wounded in Portugal Prison
Paiva e lider of the Portuguese Royalists has been wounded and imprisoned at Oporto according to advices received today. The report from Madrid notes the incident as part of ongoing royalist actions in Portugal.
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Madrid
Paiva
Oporto
Sub Treasury Report Reveals Cash Loss on Safes
New York Feb 17 The sub treasury reports a cash net loss of 110000 on safes and a total of 289000 to banks in a troubling financial note.
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Sub-Treasury
New York
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